University Commencement Plans At University Of Texas
Austin June 7 Everything is ready for the University commencement exercises to begin tomorrow and run through the week. Visitors and students fill the city for an elaborate program including a baccalaureate sermon by Bishop Charles B Gallaway. Highlights include class day exercises, literary society events, alumni meetings and an address by Hon. Frank Dillard. Advanced degrees listed with theses by Bruse Bewley Crosby Duval Horton Massey Potts Willis and others.
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Austin
Texas
Chas. B. Gallaway
Jackson
Miss
Hon
Frank
Dillard
Sherman
Crisill
Texas Crude Oil Burner praised by Mrs. Welcox in San Antonio
A San Antonio reader Mrs S B Welcox writes that the Texas Crude Oil Burner is very satisfactory and a great saver. She recommends it to anyone seeking a hot fire easily regulated to any degree of heat and especially to cut down fuel bills.
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Texas
San Antonio
Welcox
Convict Superintendent Davis Sends Six Prisoners to Penitentiary
State Convict Superintendent J. 8. Davis took prisoners from the Thirty-seventh District court to the penitentiary last week. Manuel Eredia received 30 years for manslaughter and two years for assault to murder. John Gardner, Kim Wilkins, Vivian Campos, and Ricardo Payan were sentenced to two years for burglary or theft. Elpidis received four years for burglary.
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Davis
Thirty-seventh District Court
Manuel Eredia
John Gardner
Kim Wilkins
Vivian Campos
Elpidis
Ricardo Payan
Train No 8 Strikes Dog Near Depot
Yesterday as Southern Pacific passenger train No 8 pulled out eastbound it ran over a dog near the depot, severing two legs. Witness Joseph Kneitz, disturbed by the suffering, ended the animal's pain with a hatchet to the head.
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Southern Pacific
Joseph Kneitz
Injured Father of SP Dispatcher Hit by Bicycle in Houston
Joseph Koppel, engine dispatcher at the Southern Pacific roundhouse, learns his 78 year old father was severely injured in Houston when struck by a bicycle. The incident occurred in the city, and the elder Koppel sustained serious injuries.
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Joseph Koppel
Southern Pacific Roundhouse
Houston
Serpentine Discovery Shown in Gillespie County
Colonel T. H. Sanderson adds serpentine samples from his Gillespie county property to the Business Men's Club exhibit. Indications suggest large quantities of serpentine exist, attracting general attention and promising noteworthy display potential.
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Gillespie County
B. M. Glub
T. H. Sanderson
Business Men’s Club
Oceanic Resources and Local Club Developments
The article notes rare natural materials in the state and Arkansas with limited market access, including a possible new quarry if a trench proves satisfactory. It cites zircon disagreements and finishes, the predominance of imported resinous material, and potential interest from dealers in decorative work. It also reports half of Business Men’s Club lithograph membership cards issued due to delays, and the upcoming San Pedro Park semiannual meeting to discuss commercial matters with members urged to participate.
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Arkansas
United States
Zamdlerson
San Pedro Park
Hart
Congregation to Erect Temple Beth El Synagogue on Travis
Temple Beth El plans a synagogue on Travis street costing 55000 with Jane Cone and Carrie Wallace arranging a window on Pecan street at 120. S J Niederer moves two three room houses on Chavez street, cost not stated. F F Collins to erect box house on Summerset road. Alamo Iron Works to erect awning on Montana street at 30. Annia Cassiano to erect one room addition on Walnut street costing 90.
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Temple Beth el
Travis Street
Jane Cone
Carrie Wallace
Pecan Street
S. J. Niederer
Chavez Street
F. F. Collins
Summerset Road
Alamo Iron Works
Montana Street
Annia Cassiano
Walnut Street
Little Miss Ethel Pfeuffer Hosts Birthday Party
A birthday party for young guests at the Pfeuffer home ran from 4 30 to 7 pm Saturday. Eager friends arrived with gifts, played games, sang, danced, and enjoyed a spacious, kid friendly setting. Refreshments were served at seven as the youngsters departed with happy memories.
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Ethel Pfeuffer
Fisher of Omaha at the Menger Hotel
L Fisher of Omaha is staying at the Menger Hotel, a brief note indicating a guest visit or residence.
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L. Fisher
Omaha
The
Menger
Federal Building News Examinations and Arrests Reported
Civil Service Examinations scheduled and a bankruptcy discharge noted. Joseph Johnson, a negro, 28, jailed on charges of tampering with mails and fraud. Mel Was arrested at 6 PM on South San Saba Street with a $5 money order linked to Mrs. Ida McCain. Detectives traced a May mail tampering case where the order was cashed. The report also mentions immigration interpreter roles in Boston and Coast and Geodetic Survey computer openings, with salaries around $1,000. A later note describes office fire recovery work and upgraded equipment.
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Joseph Johnson
United States
Mel
Womack
Cassiano
San Saba Street
Ida McCain
Zit Dawson Street
Immigration Service
Boston
Mass
Commission
Civil Service Commission Announces Local Examination Date
The United States Civil Service Commission announces that an examination will be held here in July to determine eligibles from the results of the test.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Isidor Wolff Granted Final Discharge in Bankruptcy
Isidor Wolff of San Antonio received a final discharge in bankruptcy yesterday from Judge Maxey in the federal court, marking the end of his liquidation proceedings.
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Isidor Wolff
San Antonio
Maxey
Deputy Marshal Lancaster Begins Official Visit to Lockhart
United States Deputy Marshal Fred Lancaster departed Friday for Lockhart on official business, leaving behind routine duties as he conducts the assignment.
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United States
Fred Lancaster
Lockhart
Norton Returns From North Carolina Trip
A Norton, clerk to United States District Attorney Terrell, arrived home Saturday morning after an extended trip to North Carolina.
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A. Norton
United States
Terrell
North Carolina
Macccabee Social Initiates New Members at Red Men's Hall
Alamo Hive No. 22 Ladies of the Macabees held a June social at Red Men's hall with a short business meeting and six initiations. An impromptu musical and literary program followed featuring piano selections by Miss Lufa Smith and Miss Harris, a recitation, a Cleopatra death vignette, a cake walk by young girls, and a general social hour with cake and ice cream.
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Alamo Hive No
Ladies of the Maccabees
Red Men's Hall
Lufa Smith
Harris
Miss Fertner
Dancng
Western Union to Relocate Office on Commerce Street
Manager Jerry L. Newton of the Western Union estimates new office equipment for relocation into the old building on Commerce Street recently burned. The building should be ready for occupancy by early July and Newton hopes to be back at home by the sixth. The new office will be one of the handsomest in the South with oak interior.
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Jerry L. Newton
The
Western Union
Commerce Street
Newton
Fragmentary List of Names From Various Cities and Countries
A long readable fragment lists numerous individuals and places including Marins P. Bennett and M O Connor in Texas, J W Wisbury in Houston, Lareco and New Braunfels residents, Chicago, Palestine, San Antonio, Milwaukee, Dallas, Waco, Pearsall, Yoakum, Kansas City, Rio Grande City, and Monterey Mexico. The fragment provides only names and locales with no clear event.
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the Marins
P. Bennett
Cotulla
M. O'Connor
Victoria
L. Bell
Austin
J. W. “Wisbury and Family
Houston
Sumon
Lareco
H. Bendit
New Braunf
Wm. Tays
New Braunfels
B.A. Linda
R. Pfeuffer
J. C. Goode
Karnes City
A.goll
A. Freyer
Milwaukee
W. ‘J. Armstrong
Dallas
G. Smith
City
W. Hudnall
L. A. Budlong
Chicago
J. W. Foster
Waco
A. W. Freyer
C. H. Reever
Pearsall
C. A. Davies
Wim. Berry
Yoakum
G. W. Household
Kansas City
A. Bernheim
Rio Grande City
Ignacio Himiosu
Monterey
Mexico
Roberto Craig
John Kemp Jr Graduates With High Honors in Galveston
John Kemp Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Kemp of the corner Chestnut and Dawson streets graduates from Galveston University with high honors and will dine today with his parents.
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John Kemp, Jr
John Kemp
Chestnut and
Dawson Streets
Galveston University
Tome
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