Thrill of Big Top Great Agg Ever at Roosevelt Circus
Jeff Davis recalls a late night move out of the Bin Teo circus at Roosevelt Avenue and Mitchell Street. Thousands of San Antonians recall a traditional show with Tom Mix, Monte Blanc, Irene Ledrett, Mable Ward, and Mix’s rodeo acts, as the great entertainment lingers despite critics predicting decline.
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Roosevelt Avenue
Mitchell Street
Epectet
Tom Min
Coxbor
Mix
Han
Sfie
Gough
Monte Blor
Peter
South Crass
Pup
Jon
Hida Pede
Indo
Therross
Fife
Cerat
Irene Ledrett
Marcelous
Fang
Mable Ward
Neriaai
Mion Tirizel
Hix Chow
Tang
Farever
Two Presbyterian Groups Assemble in Fort Worth
Two Presbyterian leaders were arriving this morning for the meeting of the 18th and 08th assemblies. The event will open at eight o clock tonight at four Presbyterian churches. The fire alarm and other church activities are noted as part of the gathering.
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Stort Worth
Defense Motion in Quinn Trial Fails
Newkirk Ohio September 22 07 Toby S Nurzes district judge presiding over the trial of Earl Gunn the defendant in the Binckwell case defense attorneys asked to remove the case overruled by the court indicating the defense motion failed and Gunn remains on trial in the proceedings.
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Quinn
Newkirk, Ohls
Toby S. Nurzes
Presid
Dye
Earl Gunn
Whilayinzwo Binckwell
Am Mo- Alon
Bim
Ag Alsanti
High School Boy Confesses Murder Then Attends Church
In Rown Point Indiana on September 22, 19XX a high school student Perry Swank Jr confessed to Sheriff Roy Holly that he killed Ben Duckworth the forter town marshal of Lowell the previous Sunday. He said he acted after a "little kick" and initially claimed to need money for serious books before changing his story. He admitted taking $40 in bills from a pocket, locking up a filling station, turning off the lights, and then going home and to church.
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Rown Point
Ind
Percy Swank Jr
Roy Holly
Ben Duckworth
Lowell
T Hen
Young Perry
Duckworth
Uhalle
Terry
Legion parade and cash bonus vote split records
A Detroit led Legion convention shows mixed signals on enlisting for prosperity and the cash bonus demand. Harry W. Colmers of Kansas chosen as chairman as the drive to reject the bonus gains momentum. Tens of thousands join a massive parade across Detroit’s business district drawing wide attention from visitors and press.
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Legion
Saturn
Browledge
Hones
Detroit
Boston
Legionnaires
Legions Resolutons
Harry W. Colmers
Yopeka
Kansas
Raymond Fields
Alahoma
Mis
Eurhe
Calor
Legionnaires Swarm Canadian Liquor Stores in Border Rush
On September 23, hundreds of Legionnaires swarmed Windsor and other border towns in Canada. They lined up at liquor stores to buy permits and liquor, aided by government officials. After purchasing, many planned to carry their purchases back to Detroit. Most buyers were in uniform, and residents of border cities appeared to welcome the visitors.
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Detroit
Windsor
Canada
Manchurian crisis noted as Japan China tensions rise
Conflicting notes show Japanese police concerns and China’s stance as Alfred Sze and Chinese ministers push appeals to the League of Nations. Washington signals possible action while deliberations on Manchuria continue through the weekend amid ongoing diplomatic strains.
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Hank of Korea
Manchuria
China
Alfred Sze
O Jonson
Washington
League of Nations
Ching
Search Launched for Atascosa Man Missing 8 Days
An Atascosa man named John W. Williame, an employee of Meyer Pottery, has been missing since Friday night eight days ago. Police report conflicting statements about his last seen location, with a druggist and cab drivers offering unsure details. Authorities seek tips as investigators check possible sightings and examine financial evidence found on the missing man.
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John W. Williame
Meyer Pottery
Com
Wang
Atascosa
Julice
Williams
An- Konto
Tat Cavanaugh
3Fs- Tetlic
Tok
Beliecsd
Captain Wright Promoted to Major in Coast Artillery Reserve
Promotion announced for Capt Gilbey G. Wright of the Coast Artillery Reserve, linked to Representative Antonio, with Wright advancing to the rank of major. Announcement issued from Ninetiere Glrislon headquarters.
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Wright
Gilbey G. Wright
Coast Artillery Reserve
Antonio
Ninetiere Glrislon Bradquarters
Escape of Worner Edwards Not to Be Investigated Further
Austin reports no further inquiry into the escape of Worner Edwards and two confederates from Rusk State Hospital. Edwards, serving life for the Bradshaw death, was kept in isolation after an insanity plea. Dr. Thomas provided a full escape report, while Teer said no additional action will occur. A guard was assaulted during the escape, but injuries were not life threatening.
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Teer
Thomas
Sid
Edwards
Falwands
San Antonio
O. Solis
Monroe Ranten
Epshea
Thomas Renertei
Howe Kills 4 Pay Cut Bills in House Move
In Austin Se Fi Fenr salary reduction bills gain favorable committee of the whole action. Bills reported favorably include departments education and salaries of district judges. Senate finance delays consider. House anticipates passage in May and sends to Senate. Larger city members oppose a clause barring counties from supplementing judge salaries.
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Austin
House
Senate
Bouse
Judiciary
Recovery of Britain slow continues despite wartime strain
London dispatch reports Britain’s postwar recovery lagging as Parliament approves a royal commission plan to finance gold reserves abroad. US exports remain raw material driven while Washington weighs the shift to a variable exchange standard amid inflation and trade shifts. The emergency measure, signed by a royal commission, sets a two month period with a floated pound exchange as Britain seeks stability.
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United States
United “States Kingdom
Washington
England
Britain
Bax
Amercca
London
Oudsid
Ulock Exchange
House At Commone
Taro Fack-Henchers
House of Lords
Lve
Brotland
Five Year Plan for San Antonio Schools Approved
Thames B Portwood, director of San Antonio high schools, reveals a five year plan to overhaul courses. Committees of teachers will draft English and history curricula, with supervisory and production committees guiding policy and outlines. Governor Sterling signs a cotton acreage reduction bill for 1933 and 1939, limiting farmers to at most 30 percent of last year’s crop in new planting.
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Neescar
San Antonio
Thames B. Portwood
Portwood
Portyaed
Svi
Admedary
Adah Gibbons
Elizabeth Mercy
Edna Allem
Enos Oise Stratton
Cgithe
Mary
Mary ()Nell, Miss Grave Huey, Thomas Hi. Portwood
J. C. Loftin
Dartwood
Willy
Conienittes
Deetie
Finnatonio
Ife
Appeal Filed Over City Offices Abolish Rule
Tesas September 22 a writ of appeal to the Court of Civil Appeals of the Fourth Supreme Judicial District at San Antonio was filed here by Jones (attorneys) after a general demurrer by the court. The suit sought to overturn an ordinance passed by the city council in March abolishing the offices of city attorney treasurer and engineer.
Police Station Bombed in Montreal Blast
Montreal police headquarters was damaged by an explosion believed to be a bomb hurled at the building early today. No injuries are reported and the incident remains under investigation by authorities.
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Montreal
Montpepl
High Lights of Bill Reducing Acreage
In Austin on September 22 the bill outlines cotton acreage curtailment for next year. It trims planted cotton to about half of this year’s level and caps cotton land at 80 percent of 1932 acreage, prohibiting consecutive cotton planting on the same land for one year. By 1933 no farmer may exceed 30 percent of land cultivated in 1932 for cotton, with injunction power to enforce. Penalties range from 25 to 100 dollars per acre.
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Austin
Tess S. Sterling Teder
Texas
J. E. McDonald
Tesas
Agriculure
Oliver Cenningham
Abilene
Clint Smail
Wellington
J. 2. Olsen
Onan
Lawrence Westbrook
Wao
Registered Freshmen Start at College in New Scheduling
At Ban Marcos Teachers College the first day of registration Monday admitted only freshmen, with 675 paying fees, down from 713 the prior year. Officials cited the new rule and expect similar term size. In the demonstration school 19 registered, including seven in eleventh grade as local high and grade school students seek senior-year credits.
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Ran Marcos
Ban Marcos Teachers’ College
Toy College
Hird School
Man Arrested in Murder in Houston
Barny McGoneaal was arrested in Colorado and lodged in Tountoo city jail to answer for the murder of John Cherris on the night of August 20.
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Houston
Jourton
Barney McGoneaal
Colorado
Tountoo
Anteer
John Cherris
Gold standard and world markets in flux as Britain shifts stance
The piece notes vast gold hoards in France and the United States dominating world reserves, Britain briefly suspends the gold standard while global affairs proceed. It cites Hoover addressing the American Legion about borrowing on bonus certificates, and criticizes the London Times for blaming the US and France. It also discusses the League of Nations and Japan’s expansion with little effective restraint.
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Britain
Hoover
America Legion
American Legion
London Times
United States
France
London
New York
Paris
New York City Schools Reopen After Eight Day Delay
New York City public schools reopen after an eight day postponement ordered due to a high number of infantile paralysis cases. Authorities report conditions returning to normal as classes resume.
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N.Y
New York, Sept
Yma Public Schools
New York City
Megistrofian
Five Injured at Tri-State Fair After Amusement Ride Jumped Track
AMAGILLO Texas September five persons were injured when an amusement ride at the Tri-State Fair jumped the track. Those hurt were Ed West, Miss Margaret Boulware, Mrs Jin Boulware and Mrs Ered Schultz. All were expected to recover.
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Amagillo
Texas
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Twelfth Observation Equadron
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