Dialect Lessons and Local News From a Texas Almanac
A long, fragmented column discusses regional speech, pronunciation of Spanish loanwords, and cultural quirks across Texas and the West. It mentions San Antonio and San Pedro avenues, California pronunciations, and local reporters like Detective Captain Aubrey Hopkins. The piece also references a murder story by Thiel McDaniel and notes on entertainers and a restaurant incident, all framed in a stream of dated, informal observations.
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Texas
San
Geneleman
22 Still Missing in Brush Fire
The brush fire near Angeles has left 22 people missing after quick spreading flames swept through the area. Fire crews battled the blaze in steep canyons, evacuations were ordered, and the coroner’s office began processing reports as crews worked to locate the missing.
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Angeles
Senate passes bank debt plan and tax relief bills
A sprawling San Antonio press summary notes the Senate passes a bank guaranty proposal, a trust and anti trust bill, and bond relief measures. It mentions public finance debates, the orogin of a nine member relief commission, and Westbrook’s confirmed appointment to a redress board. Names include Benatar T J Holbrook and G Galveston. The article covers ongoing legislative actions and a Tuesday special session move.
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Benatar
T. J. Holbrook
Galveston
Holbrook
House
Senate
Relief Administration
DIA
Lawrence Weskybrook
Rede Commission
Westbrook
Perguson
Ano
Miah
Cotton Prices Rally on Opening Trades in New Orleans
Opening trades push cotton futures higher amid government credit plan disclosures. Market activity powered by speculative buying sees December contracts around 9.62 and March near 9.88, with gains of about 1.40 to 1.45 dollars per bale on the day.
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New Orleans
Commodity Credit Corp
Wieslar
League in Favor of Sterilization
GALVESTON Texas The League of Women Voters spoke in favor of sterilization for the insane and feeble minded endorsing medical non political supervision. The group concluded a one day convention in Galveston with Mrs Fingerson Newell presiding取り
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Galveston
League of Women Voters
Vention
Mercy Deaths Are Urged in Prussia
Berlin dispatch reports pressure from German authorities to end ongoing tormented conditions as talks unfold about possible medical interventions. The piece notes debate among doctors and officials over humane measures and potential policy shifts. It emphasizes urgent calls from medical circles for action to prevent further suffering.
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Prussia
Berlin
Boand to Attend Kerrville Meeting
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Kerrville
A. V. Bramt
Honeni ME Peesbyirvinis Chueei
Conalttoe
Proberg Seek Gag Firm Heal Proberg Seek Gag Firm Heal
Senate investigators pursue a gag order as they probe ITC and Hopson. Former War Secretary Hurley testified Hopson would testify if subpoenaed while company officials dispute producing books. Chicago arrival prompts serving of subpoenas as investigators seek payments and ties to a private utility consultant firm.
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Washington
Lb. G
Senate
ITC
Hunnon
Vice Provident
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Tulle Earch
Patrick JJ. Hurley
Hopson
Ferdinand Peenra
Grunnel
Chicago
Bur Jey
Perora
le Wold
Trekwar
Dillon, Road and Company
Pacora
Cuban racial clash looms in Havana unrest report
Reports from Havana Oct 7 describe deadly violence and injuries linked to labor disputes and racial tensions. Authorities blamed labor strife for bombings and attacks while secret talks failed to ease the delicate situation amid white backlash and fears of renewed turmoil.
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Havana
Comnilinsk agilq_oy
Aciul Uroutie
Warton
Frank
Numberto de Cardenas
Piper Alia Mater
Apiersinn
Siwoner Wellh
Cate
Luncheon Planned for Men’s Club
A luncheon event for the Men’s Club is planned at the Presbyterian Church. Attendees include Meg Cox, Goodrell, FeanAley, Mink, B. AL Duke, and B. Pole. The gathering aims to discuss club activities and upcoming programs.
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Ftir Mews
Bork Presbyterian Ghureh
Thesday
Aril
Meg Cox
Dw. Goodrell
We. FeanAley
Mink
B. AL Duke
B. Pole
Indictments Name Two Charged in Warburton Attack Case
The grand jury indicted Toren and Brown for robbery by force in the alleged plot to disfigure English actor John Warburton. Co defendants Vinteren and Block confessed involvement, while Sidney Barnett, writer and Alice White’s associate, was exonerated. Warburton was beaten and robbed of $20 amid a claimed “absurd” scheme.
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Los Angeles
Orb
Toren
Vinteren
Teria Faterell Brown
Martin Block
Ney
Hen
Sidney Barnett
Alice White
John Warburton
Geainst Black
Brown
Barniett
Barilett
Alanblowey
Miss White
Brown and Binck
Warburton
Judge Questions Hearing Salary Slash Suit
Seventh District court voiced doubt that Ad Mabito former Bexar Juvenile officer can pursue a mandamus case in any local district court to force the county commissioners court to pay him 750. Mabito contends the county reduced his pay from 300 to 175 per month during his tenure. Judge Minor noted legislative limits may hinder taking the suit locally. The judge will decide later.
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Idge BR
Acwar
Inn
Seventh District Court
Ad Mabilo
Bexar
Ton Iuies
Minor
Texan Convicted of Selling State Jobs Gets 2 Years
Sam J. Wanhalter, campaign manager in an Upshur County race, was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to taking payments for state job appointments. He testified he accepted money in return for securing or preserving government positions. The case involved alleged ties to state labor and education offices and connected officials in Washington.
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Gilmer
Texas
Sam J. Wanhalter
Unaha
Cor
Mirinn
Ferguson
Taray
Waghaller
36th Division Veterans Meet in Fort Worth
Veterans of the 36th Division gathered in Fort Worth for a commemorative meet described as a large assembly. The event featured tributes and plans discussed by organizers and participants, with several officers and veterans listed among attendees.
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36Th Division
Fort Worth
Khokr
Rannion
Inday
Huloti
Crim Mick
Iscanew
Riddles Over Codes and Labor Debate Roils Washington
Confusing garbled text outlines a national debate on industrial codes, wage controls, and labor policy. It references Roosevelt, Johnson, and Senate figures amid plans for a 11 year boom bust cycle, urging careful balance between industry and labor demands.
Wheat Plan Gets Tentative Okeh
Washington dispatch reports administrators tentatively approve a plan to export 45 million bushels of wheat to the Pacific Northwest. Government financing for the export movement is estimated to range from 7.7 million to 4.0 million dollars, with funds to be absorbed by the government.
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Okeh
Washington, D.C
Fall Festival Planned by Church at Minae Wave Sunday
A church announces a fall festival to be held Sunday featuring performances by Aul Sahin Ww Cary and Why Amassaders with Catholic careell ab Mince Waoe and Cape bites qd keto hime listed among attractions.
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Gevotne
Catholic Careell Ab
Waoe
Cape
Ie Alleria
Cary
Amassaders
T P A Meeting At Gunter Hotel
A fragmentary notice reports the T P A will gather at the Gunter Hotel. The readable text hints at travel or transport context and involves names like Naylor, with other garbled details. The exact date, time, and purpose remain unclear due to the damaged OCR.
Hollywood Film On Hitler Regime Draws Casts
A motion picture story about Hitler's rise to power draws Hollywood attention with stars like Mary Pickford and George Jessel. The project, described as exotic and controversial, provokes debate over its portrayal of German history and the personas involved.
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Hitler
Hollywood
Pilsen Wins Large Throne At San Antonio Opera
A capacity audience at the Buaken Garden Friday night witnessed the San Antonio Giote Opera present The Prince of Pilsen with Joe Clay Roberts in the title role delivering a versatile performance. Directors Comins Cwynne and David Griffin received congratulations for a successful production. Dorothy Sandhu and Mrs Arthur Raita offered notable supporting turns with charming ballroom and refined romance. The evening featured graceful dance by Bal Jeb Lietgbranm and a modern beauty pageant that delighted the audience.
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San Antonio
Giote Opera
Dilan
Buaken Garden
Comins Cwynne
David Griffin
Joe Clay Roberts
Cach ‘Dito
Prince of
Arthur Raita
Madison Croker
Dorothy Sandhu
Dirk Himber
Charles Carnithers
Ava
Muchhe
Taster
Jack Blankfeld
Mexico selects delegation for Pan American Conference
Mexico announces its Pan American conference delegation headed by Pilg Anna Lot. The group includes Alonso Reyes, Basilio Vadilla, Max McA Wudistey Le Uragli, Rameo Schrheja, Manuel Stirra and other foreign ministry staff. They depart for Valparaiso from New York on dates in December.
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Mexico
Pan-Am
Pariey
D. F. Gel
En Minster
Pilg
Anna Lot
Deleg
Lo Uys
Joro Brasil
Basilio Vadilla
Max
Wudistey
le Uragli
Rameo Srheja
Manuel J. Stirra
Advarto
Suarex
Cepar' Lit
Pohin Campos Grek
Mesivani
Waalyny
Ron
Vermont death shocks small town near Igland Pond
A Vermont obituary item reports Porter Dale dying after a heart attack in a rural area near Igland Pond. The brief note references local figures and a political party meeting, with unclear spellings and names, indicating a sudden end and a note of recovery efforts.
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Porter Dale
Vermont
Igland Pond
Gel
Milbed
Smailise Borter
Mintur Dale Hay
Hove
Ile
Adler Uiibal
Trent
Government economics to reveal next weeks production figures
Washington reports next weeks figures on business conditions will show whether industrial production is rising. A new set of figures, covering costs to consumers since January 1928, will indicate retail demand and regional industrial activity, with emphasis on consumer buying and production trends.
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Washington, D
Montis
Economis
Ameren Federation of Lahue
Gentral Statistical Board
Wile Giyk
Pius
Contractors Will Bid on Work in Bay area and state
Ambitious plans show contractors from Bay Area and Randolat in Texas preparing bids for public works. The apparent bidding wave includes firms from Lorain and Cromsuaiber area. many are awaiting prime contracts and expect robust participation in the project.
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Wayne Sreuerd
Army Castello
Randolat
Eid
Ennshruethia Miartenimeler
Tsker Texas Contactors
Ovlalde
Bay Anitogio
Ous Cromsuaiber
Plana
Jack Pearl On Network In New Ethal Style Broadcast
The piece describes Jack Pearl returning to the air on a Saturday night show with a cast and orchestra, outlining the plan for a post graduate course on the A C of CG, and noting Columbia Public Affairs and related musical acts. It references Mary Gmail and a new short wave transmitter expansion for the Byrd Antarctic expedition era.
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Gentlemal
Baron Mopellayser
Jolie
Gien
Baron
Broadway
Jack Pearl
Hollywand
Los Angeles
Inkla Fm
Aiyros
Bleger
Leler
Cronle
Vallue Lie
le A.C
Pearl
Tarek
AT Goreinian
Ronrii Siuuwots
The
Gearing
Robert Burns
Pest
Sehawes
Mineend
Mien
Aig Aegicy
ETSA
Prederic
William Waln
Fit Husk O'Hays
Connie Barwell
Michaux
Congregation
Geelrude Klesen
Tim
Casa Toma Orchestra
Symphonia Strings
Colunbia Public Affairs Insblsure
Ann Leas
Orga Jst
Willard Pahisan Ant
Jerry Freemrvs
Colunbia News Arts Vice
Charlie Davis
Woat
St. Regis Pole
Orcivistra
A. Brown
Flewelign
wWaldors-Astoria Orchusten
Sona Jea Pons de Paris
Duck Pr
Laiesh
Mary
Ie Hs
NRG
Golimbin
la Lus Dhal
Randard
Byrd Antarctic
Wets Drys Fear Loss of Florida Referendum
Jacksonviler Florida voters faced apathy as the day neared to vote on the Eighteenth Amendment. Both sides warned of possible losses if their supporters did not turn out, with ratification of the Twenty-first Amendment seen as the only repeal path to be considered.
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Jacksonviler
Urlta
Florida
Suitcase Stolen From Automobile in Lawton
Report of a suitcase stolen from a car in Lawton listing items valued at 560 dollars and clothing valued at 59 dollars. Names include J B Susa, J O Bushy, Mrs Maite Polley, and others with details on a tag and a check from Schleer Tobacco office Moore building. Incident time noted as 11.7h with burglary losses totaling around 86 dollars plus checks.
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J. B. Susa
South Recs
Leporind
Tell Af & Au
Nis Nin
Bushy
Victoria
Maite Polley
Sie
Schleer Tobacco Company
A2& Moore Building
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Thiel McDanial
Ack Trom Auslin
Herman Wallan
Thn
Barmtorming
Hest Manor
Herman Yal Develoys
Floyd King
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Antonia
Ilsafte
Lic
Cate Brabhers
Walter Fy Bain Giicuses
Nok
Rober Thomas Conilis
Philotropher
Ius Bank
Dank Surety
Ju Laoue
Thomas Jefferson Nine
John Reagan
Houston
Vagle
Lamar Camp
Joho
First Baptist Church
Santa Rosa
Calif
Proberg
Wang Riddles
NRL
Vital Polis
Radey
S& Domison
FiGa
Mann Airenty
Nour Han
Hip
Johnson
Bit
Wapner
New York
Bord
Ghal
Roosevelt
Befc
Phey
T.P.A
Gunter Hotel
Traverers
Gunter Toiel
Naylor
Elelitian
Louella O. Parsons
Silveraal
Derrhre Motion Wlatine
Ebiline
Tne
Orl
Canute
Hurepe
Hig- Ine
Biekre
Siu Duffle
ALY Fkon
Bince Howley
Snih
Alrasel
Mr. Rosen
Rowsey
Appiaorshiia
Mary Pickford
Whale Shaw
Winule
Hal- Wyvobson
Dontrie
Winfield
Sheehan
Winnie Slaw
George Bist
Harsana Nniheeles
Alonte
Din Studios
Gourd
Warner Ronkers
Hepburts
Trigger
Brent
Jock Metenn
Steather
Arte
Ratharini
Triggee
Lil ‘Vonker
Som Masen
Sarah Hayden
Beng Bowelt
Ley
T He Clage
Charler
Bennet Thal
Cowie
Eminis
Sonia B. Mayfly
Marquis de la Frlaise
Milaki
Bette
Jhnioh
Mebunin
Fidella Barbarb AL Levy
Dahl Ring
Adolph. Zukors
Mildred
Mae West
Anne Looy
Frances Mirrionalott
Ad Srtitberg
Adela Ropers Hyland
Aulta
Gailienfell
St. Gmvater
Sandra Shaw
Gary Cooper
Nelson Foldy
Lila Lee Aldag
Bowery
Pilsen
French Socialista Mitt
Vichy
MANA
OM T
Ted Findlent
New
Etha
TL Lean
Sitimemeer
Atvilian Conservatol
Raber Feetner
Eumergeney Casset
Columhia
Sabustay
Lawton
KABC
Walt
Queen Teow
Dinting AB Panetouyia
Mabe
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