Plaza Rumors and Odd Notes From a Bygone Era
Scattered blurbs from a downtown Plaza scene recounts curious scenes of bootleggers, photographers, and neon lights. Mentions a barber of gossip, a ten gallon bottle tale, and locals like Arb Bennack and Tay Balb alongside Judge Front and Woodhull. The piece weaves aimless vignettes of Prohibition era nightlife and sports chatter about the Giants and Senators with nostalgic, hazy details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arb Bennack
Tay Balb
Hip
Yeath
County Judge Front
Woodhull
King Plans NAA Journey to Open With Supporting Milo
Maury Hughes backs the plan for an NAA journey to open with Crest Shree hatsmen facing Lubbell’s fanning effort. A dramatic sixth inning and a six run drive followed, highlighted by Lefty O'Dann’s timely hit and a squeeze play by Gus Makusu. The blow to the Senators’ morale reflected Bill Terry’s quick thinking. Cronin praised ODani’s hitting, alongside Minoso, as crucial. The green-suited veteran showed why he remains a threat to top pitchers like Growder. Girls teams from Dithinger and Midgets clashed in a San Pedro park double header Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Hughes
AuMenes
Taye Taytea
Lubbell
Yessterday
Lefty O'Dann
Gus Makusu
Bath
Senators
Bill Terry
Cronin
Odani
Giants
al Growder
Dithinger
San Pedro Park
Entertainers Rotate Through Broadway and Roosevelt Venues
A fragmented notice describes rotating entertainment acts along Broadway and Roosevelt Avenue. Performers include Iy singing guitarists and acts by NIL Asis and Copels, with popular entertainers “held over by public demand.” A guest artist, Tha Bue ATOR, played two songs to applause before returning to his act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Roosevelt Avenue
Asis
Copels
Roduced Iy
Smugglers Still Horsemen Report Details Seizures
Customs chief Harry Sexton reported a quarterly tally showing only five male horses seized along the frontier as smugglers persist. The haul included 424 horses and shipments of liquor such as 40 quarts of whiskey 448 quarts of tequila 2 quarts of brandy and 2 000 quarts of alcohol plus 27 500 pounds of meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Harry Sexton
Collcehor
Customs
Belures
Sexton
Ab Heb
Hebbronville
Diaer
Obituary and accident notes from early Maryland reports
Richard W Booker of Paving Virginia died in a car crash near Tackeote Maryland after a 30 dayplade accident. The piece mentions Booker as a graduate of June Schum and son in law of a local superintendent. It also notes a New York man Rhoads and a death of Harry Halley in Josephine Street, with context of a Game Patal! ent and an excited moment surrounding a sports event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Booker
Tackcote
June Schum
Elty
San Antonio
Fear
Dean
Washinks
San Antonio State
New FO
Desmu
Yee
Allan
Willian
Rhoads
York
Woox
Boaker
Harry Halley
Josephine Alreet
Pendet
Halley
Gami
Bean
Man Freed From Atate Hospital Coke Tuy Dilworth Jr
Gowales Wilted man Dilworth Jr of Gow wales alleged before the court that he was restrained and had not attended a prior hearing. He claimed to have been freed Thursday by title W. W. Me Cromy and testified about interactions with witnesses and a hospital transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atate Hospital
Coke
Tuy Dilworth Jr
Gowwales
Wilk
Mingly
Tstriet Court
Wren
Cat Riley
Suspension of Patrol Driver Increased to Eighty Days
Radio patrolman J. O. Newman, driver of a police car in a collision, had his initial five day suspension raised to eighty days after Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright ordered the upgrade upon receipt of the accident report. Newman claimed fellow patrolman Mr. R. King slept beside the car during the wreck. Wright ruled Newman should share the extended penalty for endangering operations while King slept in Munich. The crash occurred on the Brivin road near the M-K-T, in the vicinity of the junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Newman
Gwen W_ Rilldoy
Phil Wroeght
Newman
R. King
King
Wright
Newman Aho
Ad Dans
Jie Way Weiling
Munich
Brivin
Departing Nurse Ella Foster Feted Before Victoria Move
Miss Ella G. Foster, graduate of Robert B Green hospital, was honored with two farewell parties by groups of friends on Wednesday night before her departure to Victoria. The event was hosted with the approval of Miss Trent Hendersory and several named ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella G. Foster
Robert B Green Hospital
Victoria
X Hospital
Wwely
Rin Rite Tan
Trent Hendersory
Gidss Childress
Dietz Cabots
Frances Sullivan
Lira Blemmon
Bery Cale
Brite Cole
Lydia With
Wannserps
Tailors Union to Hold Eight A Drive
Nearly 185 tailors and allied press workers attended the Week meeting of the Journeymen Tailor's Union of America. D. Garar was elected president, Senacia Tetranéviet Wrenident, and Meanirl Menedez secretary in a reorganized session held Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krivu
Iafer of
America
Dg. Garar
Preelder
Senacia Tetranéviet Wrenident
Meanirl Menedez
Prisoner Freed After Oath in Buxor County Jail
Rodrigues, jailed on a liquor charge, was resent from custody after taking a poor prisoner's oath. United States Commissioner Paul Lockhart ordered release. previously fined $290 and sentenced to 34 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodlelapes
Buxor Kouny
United States
Paul Lockhart
Rodrigues
Canopus Club Plans Beer Party With Local Band
Canopus Club hosts a Friday evening event featuring a Gevien band and a supply of beverages. The gathering at Mospheris ornate includes conga percussion and a mix of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canopus Club
Wit Supply
Atmospheris Ornate
B. B. McGlins
Swindle Victim Reports Complex Card Game Scam
A man reports he was lured into a crooked card game by two women and two men on Nowntown Street. He says the group pressured him to go to police headquarters. detectives and a sergeant described the gang as swindlers who victimized a hotel guest by about $20, with attempts to return funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurapas
Tustwanor Mall
Thuraday
Bumpas
City
A. Bartman
Kelly
Pack
Elmer Mane
J Frank Dobie to Speak at Kiwanis Luncheon
J Frank Dobie renowned Southwest historian will be guest speaker at the Kiwanis noon meeting. The program, led by Tom Rei, will be hosted at the Gunter Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Dobie
Kiwanis
History of the Southwest
Air
Use University At
Teras
Alls
Fensitis Club
Gunter Hotel
Tom Rei
Surprise War S Waged On Spelders
In a disrupted court scene on Wednesday at midnight, officials led by acting authorities moved against Spelders amid allegations of funds traffic and remittance actions. Mayor C.K. On announced forthcoming remittances and measures against offenders as enforcement proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gily Motorsyele Pollomaan
Fedom
Ojilet
Owen Bilday
Dirkman
C.K
Pewstone
Unclear OCR Fragment Highlights Names and Events
Fragmentary text mentions a speaker or figure in Beverly Hills relating to forest fires and politics, with scattered names such as Winslow and Slrthling. The damaged lines discuss a prize fight and a reference to “the savior of Austria” amid ambiguous names and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Wls
Ronsevelt
Relu
Wien
Gur
Cates
Winslow
Dasnage
Suverk Iv
Will
Grocer Invents Device to Freshen Garden Produce
J M Sears, a San Antonio grocer, announces a new device labeled the Vegetable freshener. He describes a small unit that uses vapor to mimic fresh air and may treat vegetables to maintain freshness. Sears notes several units are installed citywide including at the Fort Sam Houston exchange, and he plans a patent and company formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grocer
San Antonio
J. M. Sears
Warden Veretanios
Witacheti
Glisk Tee
Fort Sam Hraiston
Room Wanted Thief Lists New Victim f
A string of thefts reported near residences includes items stolen from Nixon’s home at 828 Virginia Woules yard and other targets like F J Kilber at 212 Tennmirse venice. Police note several minor thefts connected to a wave of break-ins. victims list household goods and valuables seized from homes during these incidents. Local notices urge residents to lock residences and report suspicious activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Stivers
Sliff
Shaftman
F. J. Kilber
Tennmirse
Venice
Allverware
Nixon
Virginia Woules Yard
Lifshitz
Viner
Beer License Transfer Case Plea and Permit Granted
Mrs Kullivyn read granted permit by county Janes Front Woortholl Thursday to care it beer at 00 Fast Ehnireetrees over protest of W J Springer Myrtle Lawn Grove proprietor. Springer testified Keeney behind transfer and subterfuge. Judge Woodhull granted license transfer but warned revocation if disturbances occurred. Keeney denied at prior hearing amid appeal plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kullivyn
Janes
Woortholl
W. J. Springer
Myrtle Lawn Grove
Rest Moura Street
Springer
Bury Keeney
Austr
Keeney
Beeves
Woodhull
Kacey
W. L. Schlesinger
Q. V. Henderson
Henderson
Tad
Keenry
Ural
Beard
Ned Wie
Che Pines
Tampico Hurricane Benefit Show Set
A Tampico hurricane relief benefit show was announced by Mexico Consul General Fernanda Foequenta and committee chair. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. at an unidentified venue, lists performers including Harvey Bellene Mia Mille Dominguez and dancer Cugilla Manco Mite pln-Doseh, with proceeds to aid hurricane victims in Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popenyo
Cugilla Manco
Burger
Rage
Mike Read Johnson
Lave Gormebea
Mia
Iene
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Loceny snPr Wavish Ocs
Ithnen
Egwigment
Jung
Berne
Tridge
Ban Antonans
Disw Privy
Beatier
Fawaneyer Wetter
Elen Penny
Tawn End
Empurtnett
Ealy Graves
Travelers Hotel
New Braunfels
Take Korman
Mary Anderson Oakes
Light
Faphers
Lesue Abe
Serler
Glanta
Himingston
Yankees
New York
Senniora
Gianb
Gran San Martin
Cuba
Hotel Necional
Havana
International Nowa
Siddall
Jack Durant
Telephione Farm
Durant Clover
Doran
Sevigh
By Arthur Somers Rochm Milster
Thrills
Tailor’s Union
A. Drive
Alas
Peddie Naismith
Tamnus
Tampico
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