Officers in Fight With Runners Near Alpine
Deputy Sheriff W C Allen and Border Patrolman O M Stetson were wounded lightly when Mexican rum runners opened fire on a ranch ten miles below Alpine. The chase ended with the Mexicans fleeing uphill, boots and saddle padding left behind, and a investigation underway at river crossings to prevent smuggling. Botanist V L Cory from Sonora collected loco weed samples for analysis at A and M College.
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W. C. Allen
Border
0. M. Stetson
Allen
Stetson
Border Patrol
A. N. Ogden
Alpine
V. L. Cory
Sonora
A. & M. College
San Angeloan Pat Murphy Declares Candidacy for Congress
San Angeloan Pat Murphy formally announces his run for Congress in the sixteenth district to replace Claude Hudspeth. Fellow contenders include C. C. Belcher of Del Rio and R. E. Thomason of El Paso. Murphy, a former Tom Green County district attorney, emphasizes law enforcement, governmental know how, and West Texas roots, including WWI service with the 86th Texas Division and overseas duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Murphy
San Angelo
Claude Hudspeth
C. C. Belcher
del Rio
R. E. Thomason
Paso
Murphy
Tom Green County
Georgetown University
Washington, D. C
West Texas
186Th
Texas
Presidio Depot to be Located in Millington Tract
Presidio January 11 The depot serving Presidio at the border terminal of the Santa Fe line will be built in the Millington addition a mile and a half east of the old town site and two and a half miles north of the Rio Grande development by the Presidio Townsite Company. The chosen location promises rapid growth in the area.
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Presidio
Millington Addition
Rio Grande
Millington
Slow Vehicle Registration in Brewster County Warned
The tax collector reports only 440 car plates issued by yesterday noon though about 1700 vehicles were registered last year. With January closing, a 20 percent penalty applies to unpaid taxes after February 1 and a rush is anticipated. Drivers are urged to register early to avoid fines and crowds.
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Brewster County
Ais
O-Operation In Marketing Surplus Cattle Requested
Co operation of the Brewster County Chamber of Commerce was urged to market surplus cattle of West Texas. Tri-County Agent Ernest Gibbons spoke at a Monday luncheon and the group approved backing the plan with yearlong support. A legislature appropriation request will back feeding experiments at the State Experimental Station to improve Texas stock feeding.
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Brewster County
Texas
Gibbons
Chambers of Commerce
West Texas
Amber of Commerce
Tbben
Shely 18 Candidate for Re Election to Commissioner Post
TT M Shely of Tesmus announces bid for re election to Precinct No 8 Brewster County commissioner after one term. He seeks voter support in the coming July election indicating continued public service and continuity.
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Shely
Commissioner's Post
TT. M. Shely
Tesmus
Cand Mdate
Brewster County
Mr. Shely
Six Indictments Hit L. W. Leeper in Davis County Fraud
Fort Davis Texas January 16 The Davis jury returned six indictments against L W Leeper charging swindle totaling about 50000 dollars. Complainant McCutcheon alleges Leeper sold stock in Dixie Cotton Machinery Manufacturing Co a Delaware firm claiming funds would fully finance its Dixie cotton chopper but funds were not so used. Civil suit reportedly filed to recover related notes. Jury list and brief court session noted.
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McCutcheon
Jett Davis County
3. M. Barnett
R. H. Bloys
George Clothier
RN. Everett
BE. H. Fowlkes
T. T. Granger
Hicks Gray
Roy Reid
J. W. McC
Work begins on Sul Ross Library Building
Dirt flies in College Hill as a large crew builds the Sul Ross State Teachers College library. If progress continues, the structure should be ready for the summer session opening. The 200 foot long three story building will match the main building in red brick veneer and white facings, located between the main hall and the new gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Hill
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Mexican Woman Killed in Fort Stockton Area Crash
A Mexican woman Senora Silvert a Tavarez died in a wreck between Hovey and Fort Stockton while returning from Shafter after a brother's funeral. Her husband, at the wheel, swerved on a curve at high speed causing the woman to be hurled from the car and a child to break a leg. Passersby moved them to Fort Stockton where she was died and her body prepared for burial before shipment to Shafter. Also note Mrs. W P Stillwell of Tornillo visited aunt Mrs. B F Cook and planned a California trip to visit her daughter.
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Senora Silverta Tavarez
Hovey
Fort Stockton
Shafter
Gowen Funeral Home
Shafter, Frrom
Pioneer
W. P. Stillwell
Tornillo
B. F. Cook
California
Bernice Stillwell
Santa Fe Ships Stakes For Alpine Presidio Line
San Angelo January 11. A planing mill shipped 12 000 solid oak stakes two by two by eight inches to Alpine for the Santa Fe railroad engineers on the Alpine Presidio line. An earlier order for 30 000 pine stakes, made to the same specs, was shipped within two weeks. Both lots cost over $2 000. John R. Box, manager of the Box planing mill, disclosed the details.
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San Angelo
Alpine
Santa Fe Railroad
Chicago
Alpine-Presidio
John R. Box
Lobos To Play New Mex Aggies Two Games Here
Alpine notes report the Lobos and New Mexico Aggies set for two games at home. The piece mentions B Y P U activities led by W D Cowan, choir director Mrs Frank Young, and Sunday services with J L Head superintendent. Pastor Buren Sparks and visitor Guy S Combs are noted.
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Lobos
Aggies
Von
W. D
Ox) Cowan
Frank Young
J. 1 .Head
Buren Sparks
Williams Takes Texas Company Post in Northern China
J C Chick Williams departs San Francisco aboard the Jefferson for Shanghai to serve as assistant general manager for Texas Company products in northern China. This marks his second China tour, following a five year prior stay. He recently returned from San Juan Puerto Rico where he was a sales manager for the Texas Company. He is brother to Mrs. F G Walker of Alpine and Clayton Williams, a noted local oil operator who married Miss Chic Graham of Alpine.
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J.C
Chick) Williams
Acre
Shanghai China
San Francisco
Jefferson
Williams
Shanghai
Texas Company
China
Fort Stockton
FG. Walker
Alpine
Falso
Clayton Willams
Mies
Chic Graham
Limpia Road Row Settled Near Fort Davis
Fort Davis January 16. A settlement appears reached on Limpia Canyon road involving TB McCutcheon the board of county commissioners and the state highway commission. McCutcheon will donate an 80 foot right of way and allow material extraction from land beside the route. The plan may gain highway commission sanction despite earlier demand for gravel acreage.
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Fort Davis
Limpia Canyon
TB. McCutcheon
Board of County Commissioners
McCutcheon
Metcalfe
Marfa
McCutchton
Highway Commission
U S 90 Meet At Uvalde Prominent Texans Gather
Officials from multiple counties and notable Texans will attend the U S Highway 90 meeting in Uvalde. Hal Hamilton emphasizes autos as the vital future, praising road improvement for economic growth and tourist travel. The event features a large barbecue and public remarks on Texas progress and highway planning.
Call Meeting To Organize Robison Memorial Assn
A meeting of friends of J. T. Robison, longtime State Land Commissioner, is set for February 1 at 2 PM in the Hilton Hotel San Angelo to form a Robison Memorial Association. Signed by B. M. Halbert W. L. Aldwell and Sol Mayer, the gathering will elect officers appoint committees and discuss a suitable memorial.
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Friends of Theate
J.T. Robison
Hilton Hotel
San Angelo
Robison
Sonora
B. M. Halbert
W. L. Aldwell
Sol Mayer
Canyon Takes 2 From Lobos Gravesmen Weak In Tossing Goals
Canyon Teachers opened the season with two victories over the Lobos Gravesmen, 43 to 29 and 41 to 17. Captain Keith led Canyon with 11 points in game one, while Newman matched him. for the Gravesmen, Morrow and Suttross spearheaded scoring in bursts as a young, unseasoned team showed flashes but failed to convert in crunch time.
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Canyon
LOBOS
Ward
Gravesmen
West Texas
Rossonians
Keith
Newman
Mares Connally
Suttross
Morrow Cave
Hall
Rossonia
Maeker
Ming
Alpine Dealers Lead District In Sale of Buicks
Casner Motor Co led the El Paso zone in November Buick sales, with 57.1 percent of all in the district, according to F. P. McNaughy, local manager. The piece also notes tourism and road improvements themes from Texans and mentions U.S. Highway No. 90 Association publicity and a meeting at Uvalde.
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Alpine Dealers
Casner Motor Co
Uch
Marquette d
Marfa
Mate A Ord
el Paso
Marquette Automobiles
F. P. McNaughy
Beautify Alpine Is C C Theme For Chamber of Commerce
Alpine will be a main endeavor for the chamber of commerce this year. Discussion at Monday's meeting emphasized beautifying parkings along aide walks and curbs amid paving plans. The program committee placed the item high on next two to three months agendas. The D C president will head the effort with Lula Murphy as president of the association. City planning will be incorporated into the beautification program. An advertising committee for the year was named with John Qillot as chair, joined by Clay Holland H W Morelock and J W O Connor. The president will work with the committee toward perpetual cleanup, highways, and state parks, with annual events instead. The first quarter program will be printed this week, with the chamber focusing on continued advancement. Monday drew about 40 attendees, showing strong interest and enthusiasm for committee work and new member drives. Formal committee reports will be presented at the next luncheon. Lions clubs will coordinate the event, with Rotary driving a membership push starting January 27.
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Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
D. C
Will
Chamber of Emmerce
En ‘of Commerce
Lions Clubs
Rotary
Train Delays From East End Derailment Shrine Louisiana
A Louisiana derailment of several relight cars delayed Sant train No. 103 by hours yesterday with a 3:53 a.m. sensor due. The west bound Sunset also arrived late due to the wreck delaying schedules and service.
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East End
Louisiana
Sant
Big Fur Catch In County Highlights Year 1929
W B Caldwell of Caldwell for Furs spoke at the chamber luncheon noting 1929 Alpine fur sales reached 20000 dollars and warning that current laws could cut the amount by about 75 percent this year. He urged reform to ease trapping and sale rules which constrain movers of the season's catch, including a ten day disposal window after January 21 and a sixty day trapping season.
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Caldwell
D. C
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