Rambling Memoir of Rudolph Almaguerra and Cuban Rhythm Troupe
A nostalgic reminiscence traces Rudolph Almaguerra as a bandleader who formed the Ramn bow orchestra before modern radio about dances and a Havana visit with exotic percussion. It notes instruments like bongos marimba gourds claves and guiros, and mentions Ed Hickey and other local figures, ending with a playful signoff suggesting support for more performances.
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Almaguerta
Alimaguerra
Insirus
Habancea Orchestra
Ast Poancing Orchestra
Havana
Pilots Carr and Gatty Plan World Flight Route
Air navigation experts J Garr and Harold Gatty prepare to depart from Randolph Field en route to Fort Crockett then Tellingfeld on a global flight project. They recently arrived from California after training with army navigators and will return to Bollingeld to resume duties with the air corps.
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Randolph Meld
Niy Wan Murvigelar
Vandals Break Window at Station on Monday Night
Vandals smashed a window at a local station Monday night near Broadway and 40 police, with reports noting a suspect named W. Ginnins. The incident sparked limited property damage and a police response in the area.
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A W. Gimiins
Prohibition Unit Reforms as San Antonio Agency
The former prohibition department now operates in San Antonio as a fully qualified law enforcement agency. Deputy Administrator Waller Brown returned from a trip to New York and Washington, while Brew offered no comment. Grand jury actions may begin October 3 without filed charges, focusing on rackets linked to liquor business. Copies of premerger liquor cases were sent to Washington for study with minor cases likely dismissed.
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Prohibition
Diyielon
Prohibition Department
San Antonio
Waller
Brown
New York
Washington
Brew
Fases
Grand Jury
Timar
Notice on Zeppelin stamp auction and new Kosciuszko issue
Stamp collectors may add a special Zeppelin cachet by sending letters to the New York postmaster by October 4. The Zeppelin is set to depart from Friedristahaf in October 34, with a postage scheme of 50 cents per ounce to Brazil and varying rates to Germany, Europe, and back to the U S. A Graf Zeppelin stamp of 50 cents and a Kosciuszko commemorative stamp will be issued in October.
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Zeppelin
Germany
New Yorke
San Antonio
Courthouse Set for Dixie Series Broadcasts Planned
District Clerk Hart McCormick installed a radio receiver in his third floor office to broadcast Dixie Series and World Series games. Members prepared for a membership drive led by chairman Frank L. Onat at the Gunter building.
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Uwe
Hart McCormick
Ivereid
Chamber of Comm
Memsbership
Mintes
Frank L
Goodwin
Huy
Pecan Shellers Join NRA Program in Moreno Event
Pecan shellers in Moreno joined an NRA program on Monday at the Frio City ro facility. Postmaster P.O. Luces spoke, outlining the initiative. Workers were reportedly guided under the venial sign, with outreach to improve employment conditions.
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NRA
Moreno
Frio City
Roed
P.O. Luces
Garaged Notes Report Unclear Crime Fragments
A garaged scene contains fragmented, unclear OCR text mentioning Wiper Amick Polige Callee and a damaged windshield. The readable parts describe a patrol and possible theft indicators, with many garbled words and missing context, leaving the overall event unresolved.
Two Women Suggested as Deputy Marshals for States
Reports from the federal building indicate two women are recommended to serve as deputy marshals to replace Sallie McGhee and Miss Sadie Buick, whose resignations were accepted October 1. Kathleen O'Brien and Nelle Williamson are named as candidates, with Williamson having prior Justice Department service in 1929. Roosevelt must approve the appointments before they can assume duties.
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Stion
Guy McNamara
Mandey
Federal
Buying Drive Continues in San Antonio as September Nears End
In San Antonio the buying spree, led by NRA code adoption, signals continued retail strength into October. Merchants report exhausted inventories, manufacturers seek raw materials, and workers’ paychecks enabling repayment may spur another surge in demand. N H King predicts October will outpace September in business activity.
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N. H. King
NRA
San Antonio
King
Bay American
Keene Keene Charged With Medical Practice Violation
Police allege Keene George Keene a Sat VAntonia druggist of Dolortes and south Flores streets violated the medical practice act in County Court at Law Na on a Monday morning. The complaint sworn by Cleve Hawking a Texas board of medical examiners agent in Austin states the incident involved improper medical practice on September 14 and the freedom of Mrs. Walter Glilders of 324 Richmond avenue.
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Sat Vantonia
Dolortes
South Flores
Keene
Walter Glilders
Richmond Avenue
Thas
Cleve Hawking
Texas Tanger
Texas Board of Medical Examiners
Austin
Reconstruction loans swell to one billion in August
The August report shows federal loans and notes outstanding totaling about 1.09 billion. Banks, trust companies, railroads, and mortgage lenders received large disbursements, with funds handed to the Federal Relief Administration and various agricultural and regional credit bodies.
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Augustikanghorerd
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House
Federal Relief Administration
Ald
Banes
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Omaha
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Land Bank Commissioner
Treasury
Tay
Man charged after alleged aggravated assault at courthouse
Injured 33 year old Joe Rodriguez abdul of 624 West Evergreen Street appeared Monday in County Court at Law No 2 charging Charles Rowe of North Loop and Tsum Roads with assault. Rodriguez reported claw hammer and shotgun used during the incident with blood running down his face before he was disarmed. Rowe, about 80, was arrested by deputy sheriffs and jailed.
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Hay
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Abdul
West Evergreen Street
Charles Rowe
North Loop
Tsum Roads
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Pecans in Parks and a City Contract Mystery
A garbled news snippet appears to describe Pecans in Parks delivering funds to San Antonio officials, with two contracts on Monday. It mentions A.B. Anderson of Green Street handling pecan thrashing, and includes jumbled notes about baseball players Kuhel, Terry, and Kubel with Giants and Washington links. The passage blends civic and sports items, but clarity is limited.
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Mirce San Antonio
A.B. Anderson
Green Street
Iniyaz
Fea
Hina
Bistell
Alee
Karel
Thiry
New York Manager
George Kelly
Kubel
Seazon
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Inn Terry
Lkely
Mic Terder
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Kaltet
Terry
Popper Martin
Torey
Joe
Hurexlin
Igeiy
Kokobam
Sunday Rewulia and National League Highlights
Fragmented OCR text reports scattered scores and team names. Key items include Chicago and St. Louis results, a Sunday recap, and National League references with partial standings and locations. The readable entities point to teams such as Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn.
Roosevelt's Son Joins Harvard Football Team
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr, son of the President, was noted as a late figure to report for Harvard's football squad under Coach Clift. The Cambridge scene placed Roosevelt among the list of candidates for the Harvard streak unit as camp preparations continued.
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Citntan Armani
Local News Roundup From New Orleans And Incarnate Word
The Light air service ships daily editions to New Orleans for players and San Antonians, with Harold Scherwitz’s game coverage guiding fans from Winburn Field to the ball park. Father Frederick Welter Dickinson, 43, Incarnate Word professor, dies. funeral held at the college chapel. biographical details trace his Chicago roots, Denver schooling, and scholarly path. The report notes a tax case and health issues surrounding a hotel incident as well.
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Missions
San Atonians
Dollie
Baka
Incarnate Word
Frederick Welter
Augustine Dickinson
Docarnate Words College
College Chapel
J P. Donaghey
Chicago
Father Dickinson
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Dever
Galo
University of Colorado
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Col
Woman Collapses On Street Near Green Hospital
Mrs. Gertrude Alford of 2020 Buena Vista Street was taken to Robert B Green Hospital after collapsing in the 3600 block of West Hourton Street around 6 AM Monday. Neighbors say she entered a yard seeking water and swallowed two small tablets from an envelope before collapsing, police report.
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Gertrude Alford
Miss Daugherty
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Bent
Community targets Sunday grocers under NRA provisions
County Attorney D F L Devis announced arrests of seven individuals for selling groceries on Sundays in violation of local laws and NRA provisions. Twelve others were warned, with charges to be filed in the Justice courts.
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Emee
NRA
FL Devis
Davis
Col Ovenshine Named Chief of Staff in Army Move
Col Alexander T Ovenshine, commander of the Twenty third Infantry, is slated to become chief of staff of the Second division. A farewell review by the Infantry regiment will be held Wednesday at 9 30 am. Sol James A Higgins arrives from Omaha to take command of the Twenty third around October 3.
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Twenty-third Infantry
James A Higgins
Omaha
Twenty-third
Girl Injured By Baseball Strike In Alice Illinois
A girl was injured when struck in the face by a baseball at 1836 Kayton Avenue, treated at Tabori B Green Hospital. Other notes report a spider bite, a hair pin swallowing incident, and local fire damage to Ada properties valued at 108 dollars.
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Garlof
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Tabori
B. Green Hospital
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Mra
Carrie Brawles
Arrlingy Street
Gloria Dunbuck
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Todderies Under Probe In Four Weekend Robberies
Four weekend robberies are under investigation by Gan Antoblopo. A man in overalls robbed G. R. King’s aide in West Commerce and Come Streets, taking 4.50. Mauro Flores on Hig Foot Street reported a $20 theft at Laredo and Nueva. In Victoria and Water streets two armed robbers took 18 from Joe Mar nez. an acquaintance was arrested for theft of 65. money recovered.
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G. R. King
West Commerce
Come
Mauro Flores
Laredo
Nueva
Victoria
Water Streets
Joe Marnez
R.A. Siekens
Fork Worth
Ab & Ince
Poller
Waltons Seek Wild Fowl Sanctuary at Mitchell Lake
Izaak Walton league committee led by G A Wheatley urged city leaders Monday to back a wild fowl sanctuary at Mitchell Lake. Mayor Quin noted city lease limits and need for cooperation from landowners who rent to hunters. Judge S J Brooks named as a principal owner.
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J. Brooks
Bay Americas Boy Shot in Leg by Paper Guarder
A youth was shot in the right leg by a newspaper guarder, Frank P. Smothers, 44, of 1404 Culbra read, after catching the boy taking a paper from his yard early Sunday. Smothers claimed he had missed deliveries and waited in wait for the youth and another as they appeared. Police identified the second youth.
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Aes de Bell
Bay Americas
Joe Solo
Lots Street
Frank P. Smothers
Culebra
Smothers
Officers Arrive on Inspection Trip First Lion
Officers Helvernon and Savage arrived at Randolph Field Monday from Washington for inspection of training activities. Captain Ba age staff commanded the office. Lt Walverson, formerly Duncan and Reddolps fields, is stationed with the chief’s office section.
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Charles M. Savage
Randolph Field
Waashington
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Air Torps
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Duncan Field
Reddolps Field
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Burglar Routed From Storeroom At Orr Residence
A burglar was routed from a storeroom at W. L. Orr’s residence, 1010 Lober Street, Sunday night. The entry involved a theft of 532.00 from the safe inside the building. Police were alerted and are investigating the incident.
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W. L. Orr
Pallee
Ens
Bokelesten
Four prosecuted for selling beer plead guilty in county court
Four defendants faced trial in County Court No 1 on alcohol license charges. Val Davis alias Mary Stewart pled guilty with Judge Burnett deferring judgment to October 11 for funds to pay the fine. Meyer Reich won a case dismissal after a permit issue, amid county officials’ interdepartmental debates over prosecution.
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Rourtent-Law No. 1
Peease
Val Davis
Mary Stewart
McCallum Burnett
Reich
Meyer Reich
4 Broadway
D. F. Davis
Maury Maverick
Ngure
Davis
Maverick
Ask
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Lhet
MacClanehan
Suyferior
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Hhe
Boll
Broadway
Releh
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West Nueva Street
Cecillo Salinas
el Paso
McClenshan
Federal District
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Post
Fragmented Santa Monica Radio Rant On Farm Policy
An early 20th century style clipping from Santa Monica discusses frustration with President Roosevelt and Congress over refinancing bills and farm relief. The speaker attacks holiday farmer rhetoric, defends profits for stockholders and workers, and questions political leadership and polling popularity.
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Calif
Lowa Farmers Troll- Nay Association
Ronsevelt
Congress
Jim
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