Drain elected national commander at American Legion convention
James A. Drain won the unanimous election as national commander amid a rousing demonstration. John R. McQuigg and Spafford also received votes, with Father Lonergan elected national chaplain. General John Pershing named permanent distinguished guest as the convention adjourned in Durand.
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Spafford
New York
Sidewalks
Ohio
John R. McQuigg
Cleveland
Deann
Drain
Minnesota
Lexus
May Peterson
Juban Quinn
California
Itnanimous
McQuigg
Abent
Father Joseph Lonergan
Durand TL
Durand
Indiana
Stewart
Uri
John Pershing
American Legion
Omaha
Drive Authorized for Publiety Fund Drive
Promotional drive authorized for publicity of an exposition to be held in winter. Officials in New Orleans, Mexico City, and Texas announce a tract of planned events featuring a half mile race track expected to attract large crowds and showcase racing horses nationwide.
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San Antonio
Fumoens
United Stes Mexico
New Orleanns
Mexico City
Tindieyna
America
Rene
Rey
VCE CATFLD HOLDUP SUSPECTS CONTINUED
Report fragment describes a hold up investigation with names such as Charles Mey and Usry involving Fort gan Hounter and local residents W. G. Clark Bob Ingall and others. scattered reads mention various streets and small cash losses amid a continuing page one continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mey
Sweeney
Fort Gan
Hounter
W. G. Clark
Cass Street
Bob Ingall
West Fest Street
Crosby Street
EL Dirk Nue
Stowe
Young known as Peg remains in poor health after stroke
I Young called Peg suffering a stroke at his home on 1505 South Alamo Street and taken to Physicians and Surgeons hospital where his condition remained unimproved on Friday. Peg has tended the Brackenridge Park donkeys for years and is beloved by San Antonio children. recovery unlikely.
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I. Young
Peg
Alamo Street
Physicians’ and Surgeons” Hospital
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio
Fort Worth Schools Win Health Honors
Fort Worth public school rooms won state and national awards in Texas for health crusade work conducted under the National Tuberculosis Association. The announcement came from Fort Worth on Sent. 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Wendo
Texas
National Tuberculosis Association
Yanks and Senators Signaled to Play Three if Tied
The report states that if Washington and New York finish tied at season end, the three game playoff would be played to decide the championship. President Ron Johnson of the American League indicated the plan, referencing the September finish and the potential tie scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YANKS
Senators
Chicago
Ron Johnson
Washington
New York
Soviet Sends Expedition to Wrangell Island
Leningrad Sept 19 Russia begins a scientific expedition to Wrangell Island led by geodetic expert Davidoff chief of the Far East navigation department. The party will chart the coast and interior and survey material resources for several weeks and the island may be renamed Leni Island.
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Leningrad
Russia
Wrangell Island
Davidoff
Far East
Leni Island
Texas Legislature Without Senate Faces Reapportionment Dilemma
The article discusses constitutional duties for reapportionment and the need to elect a new senate at the next general election if redistricting has occurred. It recalls a 1921 attorney general ruling on legislative power to pass redistricting and notes current questions about convening to remove disabilities on former Governor James Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Regisland United States
Signet x
Jamesf. Ferguson
Ragged Newsboy With Golden Voice Sings for Palace
Charlie Avelar known as Little Shaver, a street performer with a husky tenor, dreams of study and a music career. His family of seven siblings, headed by musician Pedro Avelar, supports his ambition as he prepares to sing at the Palace theater next week.
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Jane
Charle
Little “Shaver
Ani
Waho
Palace
Palace Theater
Crockett Street
Pedro Avelar
Kansas City
Tete Avelar
Albert Avelar
Little Charlie
de Zevala
Rank
Charlie
Orphans Gift Day Picnic Draws Bexar Groups
Large event gathers seven orphanages including Protestant and Catholic Homes plus Carmelite houses. Elks and committee chairs plan food grounds transportation music and gifts from surplus picnic spread for Wesley House and Col ored Orphans Home.
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Bexar County School For
Wesley House
Good Shepherd Home
St. Joseph's
St. Peter's
Carmelite Sisters
Rosemere
Besar County School
Colored Orphans Home
Glay
Jack Burke
J. G. Sarran
W. A. Cray
Charles R. Bergstrom
A. J. Geetz
B. G. Sharver
Es A. Rogers
Home
J. A. Coyington
St. Peters
Robert S. Michael
Sean Mandry
Good Shepherd
A. Wayne Schula
Nebraska Street
Leo M. Die
Child singer Charlie e charms San Antonio streets
A young performer named Charlie e sings at night on San Antonio streets near a hotel as onlookers gather. The piece praises his natural talent, warning that improper coaching could harm his gifted voice, which shows potential to bloom with proper training.
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Charlie E
Drize
San Antonio
Amr
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Young
Senate
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O. C. McIntyre
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Avenue C
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