Homely Cafes and Eastward Quests in a Wild City Memoir
In a sparsely legible column by Jerr Davis, scattered notes describe a Shiner Texas cafe menu and a mock foreign stance, then drift to Reland Douglas in Chicago and bystanders at Lake Michigan seeking which way is east. The piece references Cuba, Beals, Ann Harding, photography, a mother with a cherub, and a passing portrait of cultural mixups in a chaotic city page.
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P. Schoabsl
Department of Americana
Shiner
Texas
Reland Douglas
Chicago
Swoori
Fair Island
Lake Michigan
David
Ann Harding
Sir Antonio
Trouston
Edith
Gatley Nash
Mavie Tay
da Mince
Harding
Miss Harding
Hartman Inducted as U S Attorney in Texas
Two federal judges presided as William R. Smith Jr. of Odessa was sworn in as the youngest U S district attorney in the South, ending John D. Hartman’s 12 year term. Hartman praised the court and pledged to retain staff until new appointees arrive. The ceremony included citizenship for Ludwig Frickel and remarks by Judge McMillan and Judge West.
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Federal District Court
William R. Smith Jr
Odessa
United States
South
John D. Martman
Hartman
Washington
R. J. Bie Millan
Duval West
D. H. Hart
Rudolph Kitberg
Texas
Tate
W. R. Smith
West
McMillen
Associaton
Smilth
Caymot
Smith
Hartihen
Harlin
L Mallman
McMillan
Hartmen
Victor Hugo
Ruszell
H L. McCune
L. ¥. Dodson
Paso
Balluy
Floyd
Bailey Willy
Sam
Iwal Ureelie
Imnbans
Young Faemee
M Dilet
Police Seek Dog Thief Named Lambert in City Case
Police ask the public to help track a dog thief identified as Lambert from the 433 Ex Wiortta AM area. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact local authorities as the search continues in the urban district near AAMC and RICO THOAdAY.
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Fing Lambert
Wiortta AM
AAMC
Rico Thoaday
Amenthuld Polnier Dag, Burtay
Beer Sales Watch Planned by County Attorney
County Attorney F. Davis said officers will monitor 3.2 beer sales as Texas law legalizing 3.2 beer takes effect September 15 in Bexar County. He warned fines from 25 to 900 dollars and up to one year in jail for license and beer law violations. He pledged to prosecute all violators brought to attention.
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F. Davis
Bexar County
Davis
Texas
Relief totals show August grants reach 49 million
Federal relief grants to 37 states and three territories hit a record monthly figure of 49,882,034 in August, lifting total distributed from the 500,000,100 fund to 150,135,478 by September 1. Of the amount, 127,793.16 was granted with a dollar-for-dollar match from states, while the remainder came from the discretionary fund without matching requirements.
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Washington, i. U
Sepb. Us
Americar
Victim of Auto Crash Succumbs in City Hospital
Antonio Villarreal, 35, a Galebra clad resident, died after a collision at Wert avenue and Olmos drive on August 30. His skull was crushed. Bis son Jesus, 6, was injured in the same wreck and is recovering at Robert B. Green Hospital.
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Antonio Villarreal
Galebra
Wue
Olmos Drive
Robert B. Green Hospital
Bis Son
Jesus
Fraternity to Stage Vaudeville Show at San Pedro
A Z A fraternity will present a vaudeville show at 8 15 P M on September 14 at San Pedro Playhouse with radio entertainers from five local stations assisting the performers in the program.
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A. Z A
San Pedro Playhouse
Beers Election Inquiry Reveals Underage Voting in Bexar County
County inquiry discloses that about 200 persons with temporary poll tax exemption certificates voted in the beer election in Bexar County. Assistant county attorney Grorrr Morris, aiding D. Davis, says affidavits show voters as young as 18 and as old as 30 participated. About 200–300 more are to be questioned as the investigation continues.
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Bexar County
Grorrr Morris
Moris
D. ¥. Davis
Davis
Morris
Persans
Seine
Marrig
Missing 8.4 Youth Believed Found John Zota Notvle Jr
Aged 18 of 228 Gladstbour avenue disappeared from San Antonio August 10 after missing a father’s appointment downtown. Believed an amnesia victim in Houston at the Norris family home. A youth matching Norris’s description has been located. photograph being distributed locally. Relatives will view the photo.
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John Zota Notvle Jr
Gladsbour
San Antonio
Houston
Norris
Bergeant
Stanley W.fitch
Moss
Aamert
Jurist Returns to San Antonio After Gulf Storm Evacuation
Judge 9. G. Tayloe of the Forty-fifth District court reached San Antonio Tuesday following an evacuation from Rockport Monday morning as hundreds of cars fled the Gulf area.
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Gulf Storm
G. Tayloe
Forty-fifth District Court
San Antonio
RockPort
Race winner hurt in Labor Day road race crash
Hal Tice, winner of the Labor Day road race between Laredo and Monterey, 34, East Antonio Rocing driver, was reported seriously injured after a side-road collision six miles before Monterey. His roadster and a truck overturned. three other men were injured. All were taken to Monterey. Reports came Tuesday morning from Wilson Southwell who saw the wreck. Tice appeared fatally injured.
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Hal ‘Tice
Antonio Rocing
Laredo
Monterey
Tice
Wilson Southwell
San Antonio
Southwell
Boy Treated for Rattlesnake Bite at Medina River Camp
Nine year old Don Wallace Seely rested at 423 Schley Avenue after a rattlesnake bite at a Boy Scout camp near the Medina River. Medical attention was given at the camp before he was brought to the Robert B. Green Hospital for further care.
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Don Wallace Seely
Schley Avenue
Ponder Ranch
Medina River
Finney
Robert B. Green Hospital
Bur Ametiran
Man 77 Slugged at Home in Unclear Locale
A 77 year old man, at 1027 Victoria Street, was slugged from behind with an iron bar while shaving at his home Sunday. He collapsed after the assault and received treatment at Green Hospital. Police report details are unclear due to text corruption.
Attorneys Form New Partnership at Majestic Building
A group of lawyers announce the formation of a new partnership named Jonger Low gid Speers with offices in the Majestic Building. Members listed include W. Conger Sam T. W. Lower J. Frankl Spears and George L. Conrer.
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Foiy Ball Antonia
Pew Law
Man Slashed at Home. Suspect Arrested in Local Case
Ambiguous OCR report details a stabbing incident at a residence on 1304 Casati Street. Victim suffered neck and head injuries Tuesday with attackers allegedly present. police later arrested a suspect named Alouz Nen.
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Alouz
Nen
Casati Street
Suspects Held in Scarf Theft Case
Two suspects were held after a scarf theft noted to involve a small cash value. The connection between the suspects and the stolen items was being investigated, with one report listing a value around 150 dollars and naming a local address tied to the case.
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Margaret Koch
South Alamo Atrest
Sam James Seen as Deputy Marshal Candidate
The article notes Sam James, a former deputy sheriff with strong local ties, as unofficially chosen to be Deputy United States Marshal to succeed Wills Johnson. The nomination has been submitted to the Department of Justice and sent to the President for confirmation, though it faces local opposition and competing claims from Jim McNeel allies. Johnson’s resignation had already become effective September 1.
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Str
Antonie Democrats
Sovsday
Sam James
Washington
Johnson
Brewing Association Receives First 3.2 Beer Permit
The San Antonio Brewing Association became the first to obtain a license to manufacture 3.2 beer with B B McGimsey leading the application alongside Dan Quill. The process required a $2000 bond and payments of $1000 to the federal government, $230 to the county, and $100 to the state.
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San Antonio
B. B. McGimsey
Dan Quill
Insurance Must Be Shown on Mail
The article notes new postal rules requiring insurance details on foreign parcels. Mail from this country to Russia must display the insurance amount in both figures and Roman numerals on the outside cover, along with the exchange rate in the same format. Current value stated as 20 cents to a franc or 5 francs to the dollar.
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Ruseu
Lneyan
Crooner Charged in Man's Death in Odd Arrest
Crooner Orlanding Clark, 27, address 618 West Poplar Street, was charged with the murder of Glenn Robison of 109 Avondale Avenue. Robison was shot to death Sunday. Clark fled in Justice of the Peace John F. Onion's court after Deputy Sheriff A B Mitchell brought the case.
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Crooner
Orlanding Clark
Rrch
Crootice
West Poplar Street
Glenn Robison
Avondale’ Avenue
Hot Hells
Rob Insom
John F. Onion
A. B. Mitchell
Teachers Keep DLO Officers Keep DLO Officers
Vocational agricultural teachers in Southwest Texas plan hive at home efforts and to level economics to improve rural conditions. At a Plaza Hotel conference officers were reelected: Fred B. Norris Robstown president Loyd Henderson Schulenburg vice president Hollis L. Smith Karnes City secretary. Next conference set for Waelder November 4 hosted by O T Ryan and classes. Speakers included A L Woods state superintendent Paul G Haines state director of agricultural education B R Alexander A and M professor J B Rutland Austin assistant supervisor W N Liam Taylor vocational teacher J C Dykes A and M professor.
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Texas
Wil
Plaza Hotel
Fred B. Norris
Robstowr
Loyd Henderson
Schulenberg
Vce
Hollis L. Smith
Karnes City
J. C. Dykes
A. and
Mi. College
Thieves Active in San Antonio Reported Burglaries
Tuesday reports show multiple robberies in San Antonio and nearby areas. Victims include Talece Frenet at N M and Cloudcroct, with $195 stolen. David Guerra at Nogalitas Street robbed of $30. a Texarkana man lost a suitcase from his auto. a Contho and Monterey Street location and a filling station on Vinearceet were burglarized. Clotting valued at $25 stolen from 310 Indianola Street. and 524 South Atlanta Street’s Arrow Battery shop also burglarized.
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San Antonio
Cloudcroct
N. M
David Guerra
Nogalitas Street
Contho
Monterey
Vinearceet
Victim Slashed in Durango Alley Attack
A 25 year old man, Jesus Lemon of 204 Monterey street, was slashed by an assailant in Durango titer New Mexico alley. He was taken to Robert B Green Hospital Tuesday, according to attendants.
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Jesus Lemon
Monterey Street
Durango
New Mexico Alley
Robert B Green Hospital
Sn Americar
Car Victim Injuries Reported After Iate Accident
Ed Michat aged 36 from Tefugio was treated at Sania Rosy Infirmary Tuesday for injuries from a late accident. His left arm was nearly severed, according to emitants.
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Ed Michat
Tefugio
Sania Rosy Infirmary
School Boy Hurt In Bike Accident
A school boy from 814 Sunt Al. Mary's Street was injured Tuesday morning when a bicycle wheel failure caused a tire to slip, sending the rider into the pavement and injuring his left arm. Local authorities report the incident and conditions at the scene.
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Nicky
Sunt al. Mary's Street
Nts Peyels
Alfo
Leaders Rally to Back NRA Shopping Campaign in San Antonio
Enthusiastic support for federal recovery and NRA buying drives surged in San Antonio led by Mayor C K Quin and business leaders. Civics, NRA workers, and the public joined a city wide campaign under the Blue Eagle to buy now, boost payrolls, and sustain prosperity as national Hearst papers back the effort.
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C. K. Quin
San Antonio
The
Blue Eagle
Hearst
Porter Whaley
Chamber of Commerce
N. H. King
National Recovery Administration
Quin
NRA
Jesse Jones
Publc
Jones
Nat Goldsmith
Sales Army
Stey Success
Dolumas
San
Cat
Labor Day Musings From Santa Monica
A humorous Santa Monica reminiscence questions naming holidays and vacation joy. The writer riffs on labor, fatigue after work, yacht life, and whims about hamburgers, travel, and public figures with a casual, dated tone.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Astnr
Wales
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