Censorship Battle Roars Over New York Films
Michael J. O'Toole opposes film censorship while New York Democrats push to repeal the state censorship law. Governor Al Smith's stance may decide if censorship ends or endures. advocates warn tighter control could throttle free expression in cinema.
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al Smith
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Texas climate favorable for pomegranate growth
The article notes pomegranate fruit thrives in Texas, with San Antonio highlighted for its mild climate aiding easy growth and plentiful production. Botanists debate its classification, but it remains a unique plant suited to warm regions, potentially rivaling California orange output.
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Persia
Arica
Italy
Palestine
Greece
England
Two Negroes Die in River Crash at Bridge Race
Cornelius Jackson, 55, and Albert Mannie, 35, both Black men, died when their car plunged 30 feet from the Hohenherst bridge over the Blanco at San Marcos during a road race Saturday afternoon. A third occupant, Mannie trapped beneath the wreck, died before rescue. A witness, James Lancaster, heard the crash and found Jackson dead in the water. Mannie perished under the bow of the vehicle.
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Blanco
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Albert Mannie
Martindale Road
James Lancaster
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San Antonians Fight Gulf Coast Rail Lines Plan
San Antonio opponents vow action before the Interstate Commerce Commission to block two Gulf Coast Lines short cuts in the Rio Grande Valley. They warn approval could bar later Valley construction from San Antonio toward Mexico, noting routes Lyford Edinburg and Santa Maria Monte Cristo.
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Monte Cristo
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Pedestrian Traffic Violations Prompt City Action
San Antonio lawmakers report rising pedestrian violations across Texas cities. Fort Worth and Houston log thousands of arrests and higher injury rates, while Dallas shows a peak of incidents. Officials urge more traffic officers as the system slows both cars and walkers.
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Little Pals raise funds for Peg in San Antonio drive
The Peas Little Pals club and local supporters collect donations from children and neighbors across San Antonio and Victoria. Contributions include multiple 50 cent and 25 cent gifts, with names and addresses listed, bringing the total to 356.85 dollars for Peg.
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Jones Avyenne
Ruth Weiehlein
East Euclid
Charles Perry
Ives
West Summit
Dorothy
Velma Meyer
Victoria
Oran Viacopulos
Women’s Auxiliary
Retail Merchants’ Association
M. W. Weyman
Lois Smith
Labor Street
Gene Leventhal Jr
St. Leis
Anna Ulmann
Elizabeth Ulmann
West Huisache Avenue
Asclee Hall
Comal Court
Mary Louise Stahl
Wyoming Street
Lula Siegmund
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Black and White Longshoremen Split In Houston Area
Houston report outlines a new agreement for wharf labor at Houston Galveston and Texas City. Negro and white longshoremen will work in separate groups with the same wages as last year. The rules take effect October 20 to avoid delaying first half sailings.
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Davis Shifts to Sharp Attacks in Hoosier Campaign
In Indianapolis John W. Davis abandoned kid glove tactics to assail President Coolidge. He denounced leadership as reckless misgovernment and a demoralizing record while defending La Follette and urging Congress power to override the Supreme Court. He warned four more years would breed rebellion and contrasts Coolidge with chaos.
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Tariff dispute hits Texas market
A rate complaint under Section 3 of the Interstate Commerce Act targets Arkansas and Texas shippers with broader rail carrier involvement. San Antonio is tied to a rapid oil center expansion as Southwest Texas fields open. Oil men warn rate rises could jeopardize petroleum prospects in South Texas.
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Ghouls Rob Grave Of Diamond Brooch In Media
Ulysses Walter and Frank Bias of Chester found guilty of robbing the body of Dr Ellen McEwen buried at Lawncroft Cemetery. They stole two diamond brooches and violated the sepulchre. Maximum sentence four years.
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Ulysses Walter
Frank Bias
Chester
Ellen McEwen
Lawncroft Cemetery
Ne Aten
Defenders at Kalan Mill Hold Out Against Siege
Moroccans besiege Kalan garrison of 20 soldiers in Tetouan region. They telegraph headquarters they will resist to the end, clinging to the defense as they express willingness to die defending Spain.
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Morocco
Kalan
Spain
Davis campaign stop in Urbana previews Ohio bid
Davis delivered a rearward address at Urbana Ohio and said he would carry Ohio in November. He expressed confidence about winning the presidency and planned to spend Sunday here attending church and resting for the remainder of the day.
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Farmer shoots visitor as wife’s supposed suitor lurks
Cy Hayden of Burgess Iowa told his wife he would go to Kentucky and hide two days. He later saw Fred Martin Burgess barber enter the house and shot him in the arm. Hayden and Martin held in Mercer county jail awaiting charges. Hayden not yet arrested.
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Iowa
Cy Hayden
Burgess
Kentucky
Fred’ Martin
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Mercer County
Wreck Work Slow as Ostend Captures Hampered
The Vin dictive wreck at Ostend harbor progresses slowly amid bad weather. Keel sections lie buried in sand and mud must be kept clear for divers to access compartments. In another item, a Milwaukee man is robbed of 10000 in cash and a 20000 check by a confidence man. the suspect identified as George J G Raton from Niagara Falls is arrested.
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Aaert
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Egypt Breaks Off Talks With Britain Over Suez Canal
Indignation sweeps Egypt as negotiations with Great Britain collapse over Suez Canal control. Premier Sagloul Pasha returns from London after breaking with Prime Minister MacDonald, and Egypt proposed placing canal control under the League of Nations.
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