Plaza Doc By Jeff Davioacic Around Other
Newsboys share memories of their early careers and iconic moment s from 1917 to present. Phil Salas recalls hustling papers as a youth and maintaining long service with steady extras and regular editions. References to Lindbergh and other historic events reflect the era and newspaper culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza
Jeff Daviocic
Heath Palpero
Frisco
Phil Salas
Mic Wint
Ft Evar
Paris
Ruth Snyder
Judd Gray
Willard-Dempsey
Hickman
Saisstedipploof and the great street sale disasters
A fragmented reminiscence cites sensational street sales and tragedies. Floyd Collins’ cave rescue is described as a chilling, crowd‑stirring event that kept the public riveted as rescuers worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balad
Wb Broadwey
Houston
Street
Floyd ‘Collins
Kentucky
Collins
Buy
Iit
Noisy Week in Newsroom Signals Shifting Stories
A fragmented scribble recalls sensational headlines and editor tricks from an era of crowd-pleasing crime gambling and race riots. It notes recurring names like Dempsey and Hickman, plus a pointed jab at street-corner promotion and a slice of gender progress with a female golf professional in San Antonio.
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Jack Dempsey
Maikes
New Orient
Houston
Chess and politics mix in a bustling Texas town show
In a lively Fredericksburg scene, men and women debate voting history and female suffrage as chess players gather at the Lak Forrest. Jann Doughty returns from New York, and local figures Texas Guinan and REO Vande are mentioned amid telegrams and a taxi meter court question. Police chief Owen Kildey and attorney Paul Kilday appear as Lun Biaintltts defendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lak Forrest
Fredericksburg
Ita Brasher
So Telp Us
Owen Kildey
Paul Kilday
Lun Biaintltts
Medical Officer Reports for Duty at Randolph Field
Corporal Dante W. Harmon of Mediencorpa reports for duty at Fietth Cara area headquarters to relieve General St A. PB. Clark who takes command of the School of Aviation Medicine at Randolph Field San Francisco personnel. Clark assumes command of aviation medicine school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traul
Dante W. Harmon
Mediencorpa
Fietth Cara
Resistant Corps Seca Aur
Armstrong to Speak at Treas Park for Campaign
A. Juidah Otorge W. Aproahang of Fort Worth, independent Democratic candidate for governor, will speak at Treas Park at 0:30 May 1 in support of his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juidah Otorge W. Aproahang
Fort Worth
Will Spead
Treas Park
Pipeline Suit Weighed In Federal Courts
A two judge court weighed whether the Humble Oil and Refining Co may challenge the Texas common purchaser act in federal court. The case centers on fair petroleum purchases across wells and pipelines, possible charter loss, and whether the state railroad commissioner can enforce allocations without discriminating against producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Ol and Refining Company
Texse
Digital West
R. J. McMuran Priday
Humble Oil Company
James V. Aueed
Texas
Alfred
Sterling
West
Humble Oil and Refining Comppany
State Railroad’ Commission
Homes H. Baker
Herman P. Pressler Jr
Houston
of Company
Allied Intenda
Mumble Pipeline Company
East Texas
Amder
Haker
Otter
Ordac
Itu Effect Cil
Ila Ull
Lmws
Allred
One Hundred and Twenty-sixth District Court
Austin
Plele Supreme Court
Sts Pentne
Bred Upchurch
Maurice’ Cheek
Lectey Gener
City-Central Bank Reopens Under Reconstruction Plan
The City-Central bank closes after a February run and reopens as Texas Bank and Trust under a Reconstruction Finance Corporation plan led by Colonel Tuttle. A $1.45 million loan backed by $4.7 million collateral secures the bank, with 11,600 of ~17,000 depositors agreeing to stay with the new entity and receive partial withdrawals until full equity is restored within three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City-Central Bank
South ‘Texas Bank and ‘Trust Company
Jin
Barthwan
Bhaw
Tuttle
Finende Corporation
Combal Oner
Atl
Austin
Central Securities Company
Securities Company
Edttom
Secreary
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Bok
Thre Ipan
Recruiting Officer to Visit Four Texas Cities
Col. Charles B. Clark recruiting officer for the Eighth Corps area leaves San Antonio October 7 for Houston Galveston Beaumont and Port Arthur for recruiting work. He will travel by motor and return to San Antonio after visiting the four cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Clark
Eighth Corps
San Antonio
Houston
Gay~ Venton
Beaumont
Port Arthur
San Anton
Attek
Winans to Inspect Fort Bliss Troops
Gen. Tdtwin B. Winans commander of the Blahth Corps Aren will inspect regular Army activities at Fort Bila on October 5. He will be accompanied by Capt. Laren in Parmity, aide, and return October 6.
Memorial Windows Given to Hospital
Stained windows from Woodmen of the World camps in several states are being installed in the hospital chapel. Edwin E. Bayward and R. E. Stanton of New York oversee the work. Names of states appear on the lower sections while the upper sections are colored and etched. The WO W emblem and motto are in the tracery above each window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuaicu
Woo. W. Hospital
Edwin E. Hbayward
R. E. Stanton
New York
Colert
Ruth and Gehrig Rally Against Postal Waste
Beverly Hills column laments high postage costs and political fear of raising rates. Writers call for reforms to slash unnecessary mailers and folders, arguing the post office should charge voters and reduce wasteful spending. A humorous, critical tone targets policy and public interest.
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Beverly Bills
Calif
Babe Ruth
Low Gehrig
Politiians
South Texas Bank and Trust opens amid city celebration
A busy opening day greets the South Texas Bank and Trust in San Antonio. Col Edward R. Coppock deposits first, Mayor C M Chambers and Frank H Bushick visit, and crowds throng streets as the new bank replaces the closed City Central bank. Initial deposits and withdrawals balance, with officials noting strong faith and anticipated withdrawals period. The celebration includes a large luncheon at the Gunter Hotel with civic and business leaders praising the institution’s role in local growth.
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Gunter Hotel
Stimdy
Dama
Ua. m
South Texas Bank and Trust Company
Fridgy
Edward R. Coppock
Eighth Corts
C. M. Chambers
Tex
Frank H. Bushick
Walter Talsch
T. D. Coubs Sr
San Antonio
Beng
Tuttle
W. B. Tuttle
I Iilcal
Colorel Tuttie Adden
James Shaw
Dew
Tultte
Abussa
San Antonians
South Texas Bank and Truso Company
Central Securities Company
Progress
Army
Civic
Busi Mess
Mayor Chambers
H. H. Ochs
Chamber of Cont
Merce
C. C. Wilchell
Porter Loring
Colenraton
Rally By Baptists Plans Missionary Drive Across 94 Counties
Baptist churches in District 4 west Texas proceed with a campaign to raise 335000 for missionary work. The drive, October 23 to 31, follows a meeting where ministers and representatives from 94 counties gathered at a central church. Prominent speakers included Rev W B B Loukbridge of Terrell Dr S M Wolf of Houston Rev Ly Bowers of Vienna Falls and Jean Yelvington of Lite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Prat Bap
W.B. B. Loukbridge
Terrell
8. M. Wolf
Hounton
Ly Bowers
Vienna Falla
Ie Bay
Jean Yelvington
Ite
Class of 107 Graduates at Kelly Field on October 14
A group of 107 aviation cadets will graduate from Advanced Flying School at Kelly Field on October 14 and receive wings as Army aviators. The class includes 45 Regular Army officers and five enlisted men, with one Guatemalan officer among the graduates. Regular officers will join the Air Corps, cadets become reserve officers, and enlisted men receive reserve commissions while remaining in service.
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Kelly Field
Regular Army
West Point
Atr Corns
Uverr
Arcure
Temple Will Hold Special Services for Jewish New Year
Special services for the Jewish new year at Temple Beth El scheduled Friday night at 8 and Saturday morning at 10. Rabbi Ephraim Frisch will preach on key texts, with musical offerings including solos by Alex Johnston and others, and instrumental performances by L B Cain and a trumpeter. Public home hours listed for Friday and Saturday 4 to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Beth-El
Israel
Adon Olom
Alex Johnston
Janor
Life
L. B. Cain
Ahatar
Bie Onolr
Ephraim Frisch
Railways Reopen West of Del Rio After Delays
Rail traffic west of Del Rio on the Southern Pacific resumed at 9:40 a.m. Friday after a brief delay from washouts of four wooden bridges near Feodora and a few miles east of Sanderson. Gooded streams caused washouts Thursday afternoon, diverting West Texas traffic onto state highways with re routing via Sonora to San Angelo and then to Port Arthur.
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Southern Pacific Wes
del Rio
el Paso
Feodora
Sanderson
West Texas
William H. Furlong
Chamber of Commates
Sonora
Crone
San Angelo
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