Shorter work week debated at federations meeting
May 28 1907 Chin indicates a plan rejected and other proposals for a six hour five day week. A nearly unanimous vote backed a constitutional amendment path. Green says push for shorter week may need proper time and committee reports. Echoes of racketeering debate as Brewery Workers urge keeping brewing free of gangsters. Unemployment insurance proposed. convention opposes a tax on earnings and reaffirms equality and unionization moves.
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Cuncinnatt
Chin
Leber
William Green
United Brewery Workers’ Union
Green
Federaon
Trilon
Joseph Obergietl
Brewery Workers' Union
Anstet
Ancient Art Stil Practised in L A Home Quilt Display
In Los Angeles Mr and Mrs Alley host a large quilt collection, featuring about 100 specimens. Led by Mrs Willard, a renowned quilter living in Houston, the pieces include intricate appliqued designs, floral patterns, and quilts made from gingham scraps. No quilts are for sale. many are gifts to friends and relatives.
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Llerallynes
Mira
Alley
Theo Avenue
Fr. Willard
Wilard
Houston
Jap Envoys Ordered to Attend League Assembly
Tokyo instructed its Geneva delegates to attend the League of Nations assembly if the Manchurian issue is referred, but to oppose Article 15 transfer. Article 15 would send the dispute to the council and then the assembly, for possible arbitration.
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League Torio
Geneva
League of Nations
Council of the League
Weather report fragment from early Dallas area
Fragmentary weather bulletin notes clear skies and good visibility in Dallas with light to moderate northerly winds. Mentions near Acton Bristol, New Orleans area and rainless conditions with high ceilings and unsettled phrasing across multiple locations.
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Dallas
Actonld
Brvererine
Klin
Collin End Rialvilltys
Wincesian Astonia
Grivens
Orleste
Muserale Romawreetie
Turbulent Night Radio Schedule of City Programs
Radio programs listed with varied shows across stations, including concerts, weather forecasts, and guest hosts. Names such as William O Nea l, Don Amer t, Tray Floyd, and Melod y appear amid weather notes for tourists and city advisories. The schedule mentions orchestras, a magic act, and several times from early morning to late evening, reflecting a bustling, station heavy lineup with multiple locales and program blocks.
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Grap
Philadeienie Rmphioes
William O'Neal
Hugh Low
P. Meeieing
Sey
Huron
Texan
Sanonsi
Hevennes
Torne
Sear Iauinelts
Calif
York SN
Grunter Orebenire Algo
Adel Pennylvsne Or
USI
Teanac
Baly Rowe
Evenlee Veriedler
Tray Floyd
Intarnational Wood
Don Amert
Voue
Ravorde
ToD-of- He
Dem Vorte
Cigan
Inhi
Real Orchestra
Stephen
Stokowski on Air Saturday with major concert lineup
The Leopaia orchestra with Phileas Gelphia on CBS network Saturday at 7 15 pm offers Brahms Double Concerto and Handel overture with Beethovens Leonore glock. Soloists Balmphd and Zea Lybossubts echo a Viennese tenor Fassell and soprano Philo in a varied program. Intermission demos, then chamber pieces and radio talk segments fill the telecast.
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Leopaia
Phileas
Gelphia Symphony Orchestra
Wwe al
CBS
ETSA
Pellx Balmphd
Bime
Zea Lybosbuts
Brahms
Viblin
Biokowski
Handel
Gluck
Beethoven
Otto Fassell
Viola Philo
Ernc Rapee
WOAL
Alma Ritchell
Phil Dewey
Schubert
Kreislers
Stoke
Frublin
Wein
Strauss
Crusaders at Dallas Conference discuss anti prohibition laws
Wilbur D Bacon Southwestern director of the Crusaders and other San Antonians attended a meeting in Dallas of the Texan Association of Anti Prohibitionists. Proposals to be brought before the next legislature were to be discussed.
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Wilbur D Bacon
Southwestern
The
Crusaders
Antie Pro- Arbitrar Organization
San Antonians
Doles Baclrday
Texan Association of Anti-Prohibition
Dlt
Britain Plans Second Debt Plea Amid Washington Talks
Reported cabinet discussions in London centered on whether Britain should press another note to Washington while Paris weighs its own reply to France, as postwar reparations and the Lausanne agreement loom large. In Washington, Hoover's note to Britain France and Belgium urged payment installments and dismissed a new moratorium. Congress opposes further suspensions and a debt review commission.
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Washington
Hettiot
France
England
Bank For International Settlements
Germain Martin
Pratrie
Congressions
America
Washington, D.C
Hoover
Terretary Brimson
Great Britain
Belgium
Ieaders
Congress
Capitol Bi
Benitor Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Representative Snell
New York
Republican House
War Debt Funding Commission
Helgium
Stimeon
Forca
Mir, Heaver
Rooeevelt
al Commission
Congress of the
United States
Stimson
Prince
Mer
Pt Baturday
Diel Pannin
Democrats warn of post office violence after victory
Beverly Atll Calif reports warnings of increased violence and chaos as Democrats celebrate a victory. Rumors mention post offices in the South and rising danger from a flood. The piece cites W. G. McAdoo remarks on future presidential plans and Ruth Bryan Owen's political stance. Will Rogers adds a Thanksgiving note in a skeptical tone.
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Beverly
Atll
Calif
W. G. McAdoo
U. S
Senate
Six month shooting mystery in Reynolds family ruin
Winst on Salem W A Nov 26 For the second time in six months a pistol bullet hit a relative of B J Reynolds builder of a tobacco fortune in Winston Salem Robert C Critz 37 year old aviation enthusiast and his mother was Reynolds sister lies in hospital dangerously wounded with a bullet near his vein shot in the bathroom at his home last night Relatives say the wound could be accidental or intentional and a servant heard a shot as he returned from the bath room Physicians planned operation if his condition allowed Libby Holman Reynolds and Albert Walker previously faced murder charges in a related case that were dropped for lack of evidence The shooter owner of a pistol remains unclear
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Winston-Balem
W. A
B. J. Reynolds
Robert C. Gritz
R. J. Reynolds
Crita’n Isther
Critz
Central State College students vote to pay half expenses
In a campus meeting at Central State College on November 26, co eds unanimously approved covering half the costs of dates. Responding to a query, a student noted that funding their entertainment helps them enjoy social events more.
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Ediond
Oxia
Central Tate College
Corderab
Ferguson ties on WP road and highway board power
The article notes a surprising suit filed in district court amid Texas highway factional tensions. Governor Sterling condemns Ferguson moves as harming common people, while state highway engineer Gibb Gilchrist downplays concerns. The piece discusses potential changes to the highway commission, emergency federal aid construction, and questions over bond seizure and appropriation rules under the 1933 state plan.
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Sterling
Fergusons
RF. S. Sterling
Ferguson
Gibb Gilchrist
Jim Fergusons
Fergusona
Highway Commission
Texas
Highway Department
Bishop Philip Cook to Preach Week at St Mark's Church
The Rt. Rev. Philip Cook D D bishop of Delaware returns to San Antonio for a week of preaching at St Mark's church He will preach twice on Sundays and each evening at 7 20 o clock The general theme is Christian Stewardship The bishop, once stationed in San Antonio in 1911 16, now oversees a city grown to 233000 since then An informal reception is set at the Parish house Sunday evening Friends are invited During the stay the bishops and Mrs Cook will be guests of Mr and Mrs Biram Partes and Mr and Mrs John M Bonnett
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Philip Cook
Daliere
St. Mark’s Church
San Antonio
Mre. Cook
Rt. Mark's Church
San’ Antonio
Delaware
Neflonel Council of the Church
Many Nations Commission
Cooke
Cook
Biram * Partes
John M. Bonnett
Court halts highway contracts over deficit figures
A petition alleges the commission faces a $5.1 million deficit with $35.0 million in liabilities against $30.5 million in anticipated highway funding including federal aid. It seeks to block construction awards totaling over $4 million, citing legal limits and protection of public funds.
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Tay
Woman Hurt in San Antonio Street Mishaps
A woman was reported near death and four others were recovering Saturday after a series of mishaps on San Antonio streets. Amelia Vallette, 60, of 1912 West Commerce Street, suffered a possible skull fracture. Betty Gansford, 50, was slightly injured by a streetcar at Alamo and Commerce. Totin Bwale, 68, was treated for multiple injuries after a car collision at Broadway and Fourth. Eve Asharker, 15, sustained injuries in an auto crash at South Heckberg and Delaware. Yee Henderson, 8, received emergency treatment after a collision at North Laredo and Arbor Place. All were treated at Robert B. Green Hospital.
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San Antonio
Amélia Vallete
West Commerce Street
Robert B. Green
Betty Gansford
Alamo
Commerce
Totin Bwale
s@ube
Broadway
Fourth Street
Swain
Robert B. Green Hospital
Eve Asharker
Mission Street
Peram
South Heckberg
Delaware Streets
Yee Henderson
North Galido Street
Robert B. Grosn Hospital
North Laredo Street
Arbor Place
Westmoorland Girls Win State Music Prize Honors
Three Westmoorland college girls won top state music prizes at the Texas Music Teachers association contest in Fort Worth. Dorothy Sandlin of San Antonio won first in voice, Ruth Howell of San Antonio won first in violin, each earning a 60 dollar coach award. Sheila Allen of Port Worth area took second in piano with a 25 dollar prize.
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Taran Westmorland College
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Texas Music Teachers’ Association
Dorothy Sandlin
W. A. Bandlin
Ruth Howell
Sheila Allen
Port Worth
Bullettin
Pred Jones
Miss Howell
Carl Venth
Miss Allen
Commission Pending Opinion Over Tax Assessor Fee
The Bexar County court postponed action on a claim by Tax Assessor Albert V. Huth for 9689.11 in commissions for tax rolls until the county attorney drafts an opinion. A warrant was issued but returned, noting payment should come from the first money collected by the tax collector. County Judge William A. Wurtbach warned against drawing from unrelated funds and urged funds to remain with the intended tax purposes until clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar Commutczioti~ Ora’ Court
Tax Ansessor
Albert V. Huth
bin Commission
Ruth Wen
Ecrp
William A. Wurtpach
District Phone Manager Here Celebrates 36 Years of Service
J W Eselle district manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company with headquarters in Rustin was guest of honor at a dinner Friday at the Menger Hotel commemorating his 36 years of service. The event was hosted by company officials.
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J. W. Eselle
Southwestern Bell ‘Telephone Company
Rustin
Menger Hotel
Ince
Police chase fails to catch prowler near Pine Street
Police pursuit Saturday failed to capture a prowler who fled from the residence of J. A. Inez, located at 1629 North Pine Street, after an early morning incident. No further details were provided.
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J. 8
Marinez
North Pine Street
Classified Want Ad Prompt for The Big Sunday Light
The notice touts a Saturday deadline for Want ads in a San Antonio newspaper with the largest circulation. It promises eight courteous advisors to help phrase messages and a phone dial option to place the ad.
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San Antonio
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