Booth Gets Staff Post After Resignation Rumor
Resignation of Maj. Gen. Ewing E Booth as deputy chief of staff is reported. The War Department is said to have elevated Maj. Gen. Preston Brown, replacing Booth whose tour ends December 21. Brown will sail from New Orleans for the canal zone November 15.
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Ewing E. Booth
Tufted Stoles Yy
Preston Brown
War Department
Booth
Brown
Panama
New Orlewan
Canal Zone
Yale Proposes Grid Insurance
Yale proposes football player insurance as outlined by the Yale News, the undergraduate daily, noting the plan as debated and questioned by campus leaders. The article discusses the principle behind insuring players and the potential implications for the program.
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Yale
Grid Insurance
New Haven
Conn
Yale News
Baltimore Cuts Water Allowance in Drought Fight
Baltimore faces stricter drought rules as rainfall runs about half normal since January 1. City council action in Annapolis bans water use for concrete mixing in construction and directs fire units to revert to bucket brigades where feasible.
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Baltimore
Annapolis
Accelerated Driving Freed By Stuck Accelerator Claim
Mrs. Charles Wyatt of 1234 West Russell Place testified in Corporation court that her car’s accelerator jammed to the floor as she sped down San Pedro Avenue while trying to slow. Motorcycle Officer E J Gonzales stopped her at 33 mph and she was discharged after producing a garage bill showing the accelerator was fixed.
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Charles Wyatt
West Russell Place
San Pedro Avenue
Corporation Court
E. J. Gonzales
Yebbs Blow Three At Yebs Blow Three Af
In Houston on Oct 14 a trio attempted to blow safes in the produce area, working in freezing conditions. They dynamited three cafes, securing about $7 but failing to crack roughly $5500.
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Houston
Permit Granted for Santa Fe Closure of Silver Valley Station
The Texas railroad commission approved Santa Fe's plan to close its Silver Valley station near Coleman after a brief hearing. The order becomes effective October 20.
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Austin
Get
The
Santa Fe
Silver Valley
Coleman
State Railroad Commission
Bobbitt Delays Decision on Trust Prosecution
Austin attorney general Robert Lee Bobbitt indicated he was no nearer issuing proceedings for alleged antitrust violations tied to the Texas gas price controversy. The Oct 14 report notes uncertainty in pursuing action and how the matter might proceed amid ongoing inquiries.
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Austin
Robert Lee Bobbitt
Nearer
Concerts at Park Planned for Winter Program
A meeting to discuss winter municipal band concerts in city parks will be held at 6 o'clock Wednesday. Edgar Rogers, president of Local No. 23, AFM, and director of the San Antonio Symphony, will attend. Mayor Chambers announced the plan to centralize concerts in one place across parks.
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Edgar Rogers
American Federation of Musicians
GC. M. Chambers
Rogers
San Antonio
Barbers Take State Exams in Houston Event
About sixty barbers from South Texas gathered in Houston for the state board of examiners tests on haircutting and shaving. The examination marked a shift from skill alone to formal assessment as would-be barbers seek certification under state rules.
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Fiouston
Belos Gisen
South Texas
State Board of Examiners
la Coma
Lnjay
Norrow
Drugstore racket repeats in San Antonio
A San Antonio drugstore reports a repeat scam last week where customers lost $10 in change for a worthless check. On Tuesday the same ruse targeted Leonard Tharm, at 701 South Pine Street, as an order was telephoned and a delivery boy received change for $10 before a man and woman fled with a fake check.
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San Antonio
Shich
Aged Man Injured When Hit by Car
An 82 year old man, Ben Villarreal of 1500 Baltey, was struck by a car and knocked to the ground. He sustained a broken hip and was taken to Slaton hospital Fort Sam Houston. After first aid he was sent to Santa Rose infirmary for further treatment.
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Ben Villarreal
Baltey
Slaton Hospital
Fort Sam Houston
Dilto Lot Dadd Flel
Santa Rose Infirmary
Embassy Attache En Route to Home in Cairo
Embassy Attache F. P. Lewis secretary of the American embassy in Mexico City passed through Laredo Texas en route to Cairo, Illinois for a vacation. He was accompanied by the aide.
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Tex
Ur— F. BP. Lewis
Mexico City
Houe
Cairo
Til
Bie Aon
Dallas lodge team wins at Corsicana event
Ridlaley Encampment No 55 of Dallas captured the golden rule degree contest during the seventh ninth annual grand encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Corsicana Texas. Fort Worth No 46 and San Antonio No 41 competed as challengers as the thirty first annual communication opened.
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Corsicana
Texas
Ridlaley
Dallas
Independent Order
Odd Fellowe
Eran
San Ante
Fort Worth
Gulf Service Station Opens at Flores and Big Foot Streets
Service station expands to meet rising demand at South Flores and Big Foot Streets. Gulf offers prompt efficient service with courteous attendants and extends cordial patronage to all motorists.
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South Flores
Big Foot
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