Looted tents case tied to Bonus Army leaders in Pittsburgh
Warrants charging larceny of National Guard tents were served on William Waite, commander of the Bonus Expeditionary Forces camp, and Isidoreanner, with Waite brought to a U.S. commissioner in Washington. A military funeral for William Hushka, Chicago, a Bonus Army member killed in the riot at government buildings, was held at Arlington National Cemetery while coroner and inquest proceedings proceed for Hushka and Carlson, Oakland, the second veteran to die in the clash.
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Johnstown
United States
Owers
Pittsburgh
Wilm Waite
Bonus Expeditionary Forces Re
Washington
Senamenacek
Diane Tating Jonally
Hushka
Carlson
Army of Jobless Arrives in Ottawa Demands Relief
An army of 300 unemployed men moved into Ottawa over the weekend to attend a workers economic conference. They set up a camp and planned to march to Parliament Hill to interview Premier R. B. Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ontario
Parliament Hill
R. B. Bennett
July Weather Report Show Slightly Cooler and Drier
Weather data from H. L. Molyneux shows July averaged 85 degrees about 1.3 below normal 86.3 with 0.92 inches of rain all in the first week. Twelve clear days and seven cloudy days marked a month with winds higher than usual and highs from 90 to 95, peak 103 on the 18th.
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H. L. Molyneux
U. S
Mr. Molyneux
Veteran ranchman dies in Texas after long cattle career
W. B. Lewis aged 72, a veteran ranchman, died suddenly at his Nocona home on Monday. Forty five years earlier he and C. F. Quillin started in the cattle business in Indian Territory and later relocated to Montague County, Texas.
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Nocona
Texas
W. B. Lewis
Lewis
C. F. Quillin
Indian Territory
Montague County
Federal Reserve opens credit to private business for six months
The Federal Reserve System opened its credit reservoir to private business for six months. Banks can discount notes drafts and bills to finance current operations but may not be used for speculation. Collateral must be adequate and repayment requires permission of the Fed Board. A reasonable credit need and strong credit standing are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Central Board
Federal Reserve Board
Colima Relief Funds Sought After Earthquake
The Mexican Consul General in New York Enrique D. Ruiz appeals for relief for Colima colonists in the United States colonies. Donations of food medicine money clothing will be imported free of duty per Consul Lisandro Pena. Colima was devastated by earthquakes and a tidal wave killing thousands in the capital.
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Colima
Mexico
United States
Enrique D. Ruiz
New York
Lisandro Pena
Federal public works in Texas to cost millions
Federal public works in Texas, including completed, under construction, and planned buildings, total more than 12.48 million dollars. The figure, from treasury data compiled for Senator Connally, excludes unemployment relief projects and notes a 535000 immigration station at El Paso delayed by a land title dispute with Mexico.
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Washington
Texas
Tom Connally
Treasury Department
Treasury
el Paso
Mexico
Mexican Imports Gain in Advance of Decree Limit
Merchandise consisting of building materials auto and radio accessories crossed the local port to Mexico with consulate voices in July according to figures by Mexican Consul Lisandro Pena. Of the amount 1796 dollars worth crossed Saturday the last day before the decree’s expiration allowing building materials to be imported free of duty. Manifests are not required for small importations under 30 pesos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Lisandro Pena
Garza Infant Buried in Villa Acuna
Angelina Garza infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Angel Garza died Monday at the family residence in Villa Acuna. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Garza home with burial in the Villa Acuna cemetery.
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Angelina Garza
Angel Garza
Villa Acuna
Garza
Roosevelt to Ask Al Smith to Take Stump
Albany N Y Aug 2 An effort to have former Governor Al Smith take the stump this Fall in the presidential campaign will be made this week by Governor Franklin D Roosevelt when he confers with John J Raskob former chairman of the Democratic national committee.
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Albany
N. Y
al Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
County Schools Open Fall Term in Val Verde
Common schools of Val Verde County will open September 12, announced by county school superintendent Mrs Marie Grande Adams. She said the district has substantial balances and no financial difficulties are anticipated despite the state’s delay in paying the full scholastic apportionment.
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Val Verde County
Marie Grande Adams
State Department
Brazil Rebels Lose Town to Federal Force
The Ministry of Marine reported Federal infantry with a gunboat squadron seized Porto Esperança in Mato Grosso from Sao Paulo rebels. Federal bombing planes destroyed two rebel ships at Taubaté airfield. Negotiations for a peaceful settlement continue as the former justice minister arrives in Sao Paulo with authority to negotiate after conferring with President Vargas.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Ministry of Marine
Sao Paulo
Porto Esperanza
Matto Grosso
Taubate
Vargas
Borah hints at presidential support, avoids decision
In Chicago on August 22 Senator William E. Borah said he has chosen whom he will support but will not announce his choice yet. He will not back Hoover on the Republican platform and doubts any Roosevelt candidacy. He also rejected Upshaw and dismissed a third party, reaffirming his Senate stance on the Republican ticket.
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Chicago
William E. Borah
Sen
Borah
Hoover
Roosevelt
William D. Upshaw
Senate
Guadalupe River Declared Free of Disease Germs
Kerrville Texas August 2. City Health Officer Dr. J E McDonald and County Health Officer E E Palmer report water from the Guadalupe River is free of disease germs. They say the river is cleaner since the flood and no sickness traceable to the flood has developed with no typhoid cases in Kerr County.
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Kerrville
Texas
J. E. McDonald
E. E. Palmer
Guadalupe River
Kerr County
The ABC of the Home Loan Plan in Practice
Homeowners Jones seek 60 percent of a loan through district home loan banks with potential direct loans in limited cases. Officials note vague terms and uncertain practice while expecting minimal direct handling. The RFC funds come from Treasury bond sales funded by taxpayers. Repayment to homeowners is advocated as not raising taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. ‘Treasury
Jones
Sheep Prices Rise Amid Record Monday Receipts
Oklahoma City market sees 4 800 sheep and lambs arrive the largest in 22 years, second only to 10 000 hogs on opening day. Despite the heavy run prices gain 15 to 25 cents with 1900 head of new crop Texas lambs selling to a packer top of 4.50.
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Oklahoma City
Texas
Rocksprings Rodeo Opens Three-Day Event in August
Rocksprings hosts a three day rodeo starting Tuesday August 2 and ending Thursday August 4. Sponsored by Edwards County Fair Association and the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association, the celebration features horse racing steer riding calf roping and bronco riding. No stock show this year but goat and sheep displays plus private stock shows and sales on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Barbecue at noon daily and dances each night add to the lineup.
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Edwards County Fair Association
Texas Angora Goat Raisers’ Association
Rocksprings
Port Arthur Woman Killed In Embankment Crash
Port Arthur woman Mrs A E Crawford 30 died in a Jasper hospital after the automobile she drove plunged down a 15 foot embankment near Brookeland. Her husband and two children suffered minor injuries.
Six drown in Kentucky flood in Jessamine County
Two women and four children died when their home was swept away by floodwaters in Jessamine County ten miles from Lexington. The tragedy occurred as heavy rains swollen a creek and the home was washed from its foundation.
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Lexington
Jessamine County
Mob Attack on Nudists Sparks Troop Intervention
At Torreon Mexico on August 2 a violent mob tried to lynch a group of nudists holding a nude orgy. Troops were summoned to protect the participants. Ten nudists were arrested.
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Mexico
Torreon
Fire causes $3700 damage at Easterling home
A blaze at the EB V. Easterling residence on Griner Street early Tuesday morning caused about $3700 in damage. Firefighters contained the flames after drawing water from a nearby irrigation ditch and hydrant.
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Griner Street
EB. V. Easterling
Department
Government runs $263 million July deficit in 1946
The first month of the current fiscal year closed with a deficit of 263,200,620 dollars, 62 million more than July of last year. About 100 million dollars of the shortfall is due to payments to the adjusted service compensation fund for World War II veterans bonuses.
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Washington
Stevenson Gains In Pledges for Speaker
State Rep. Coke Stevenson of Junction appears to have the inside track for the Texas House speakership after the first primary turnover. Austin prognosticators report he gained pledges while several of Johnson’s supporters failed renomination, narrowing his path to the post.
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Stevenson
Coke Stevenson
Junction
Texas
House of Representatives
Austin
A. P. Johnson
Carriet
Don’t seek martyrdom halo. strive for success instead
A concise maxim urging focus on achievement over seeking heroic status. The quote emphasizes practical effort and tangible results rather than calling attention to sacrifice or glory. It echoes a pragmatic mindset for personal or professional progress.
Koog Elected Commander of Local American Legion
Robert Koog was elected post commander at a called meeting Monday evening at the Elk's Club. Ray Ross became vice post commander. Other officers include Austin Waller adjutant Phil Garoni sergeant at arms Marvin Ellis finance officer Tom Ramsey historian Saltz man service officer and Rev Jas F Black chaplain. The executive committee comprises Joseph Schrier Dr L Shauers and Ira Burditt. No delegates were elected to the Corpus Christi state convention due to attendance issues.
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Robert Koog
American Legion
Elk's Club
Ray Ross
Austin Waller
Phil Garoni
Marvin Ellis
Tom Ramsey
Saltzman
Jas. F. Black
Joseph Schrier
L. Shauers
Ira Burditt
The
Corpus Christi
del Rio
Methodist Pastor Killed in Texas Car Crash
The Rev. D. A. McGuire, 65, of Fort Worth, died instantly when his car collided with a passing truck on Highway 67 twelve miles east of Gulphur Springs Texas. He had served as pastor of Methodist churches at Rogers and Waco.
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Gulphur Springs
Texas
D. A. McGuire
Fort Worth
Here
McGuire
Rogers
Waco
Terrell Will Back Eighteenth Amendment Submission
George B. Terrell, winner of a place in the August run-off for the Democratic nomination for congress at large Place 1, said in Austin today that if elected he will vote to submit the question of repeal of the eighteenth amendment.
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Austin
George B. Terrell
Congress
Second Producer for New Rosenberg Field
A second high gravity oil producer was completed in the Rosenberg Field Webb County four miles north of Olston and 38 miles east of Laredo. South Texas Oil Co. No. 4 on Survey 271 flowed 250 barrels per day from 2,250 feet. No. 2 on the same survey produced 120 barrels daily of 50 gravity oil.
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Laredo
Rosenberg
Webb County
Olston
South Texas Oil Co. No
Sterling signals limited agenda for upcoming Austin session
Governor Ross Sterling announced a special session next month to address highway bond relief for counties and vow to avoid state employee wage adjustments. He expects the extraordinary session to wrap in about a week, with a proclamation issued this month after the Democratic State convention in Lubbock on September 13.
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Austin
Ross
Sterling
Lubbock
J. R. Sanford Seeks Maverick County Judge Post
Eagle Pass reports attorney J R Sanford announces candidacy for Maverick County judge in the upcoming November election. A longtime Eagle Pass lawyer and former district attorney and state representative, Sanford cites decades of community work and public service in his bid.
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Eagle Pass
J R. Sanford
Maverick County
Jackson County
State University At
Austin
Southwest
Texas
Road From Ozona to Barnhart Planned Surfacing
In Ozona a number of contractors inspected the Ozona Barnhart road to bid with the State Highway Department for caliche base and double bituminous surface. Department awards were expected in Austin on August 2.
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Ozona
Ozona Barnhart
State Highway Department
Department At
Austin
Former Boerne Banker Seeks Legislature Seat
Aus. 2 Bodo Holekamp of Kendi County announced his independent candidacy for the legislative seat held by Alired Petsch of Fredericksburg. Petsch failed renomination in July with loss to M. Moss of Liano. Holekamp was a longtime Boerne banker.
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Predericksburg
Texas
Bodo Holekamp
Kendi County
Alired Petsch
Fredericksburg
Petsch
M. M. Moss
Liano
Holekamp
Boerne
Weather forecast for Del Rio and vicinity
Del Rio and vicinity expect generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Yesterday’s high reached 101 degrees with a low of 178, this morning’s low 79. Winds from the west. East Texas should be partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday.
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States
Rayith
Canadian Army
Ed McCloskey
Pants Presser
Hattiesburg
Miss
Tatum Lumber Company
V. Acuna
Uadalupe
ABC of the Home Loan Plan
Mrs. Jones
the Building and Loan Official
Mr. Jones
Ernment
Building and Loan Association
Insurance Company
Joneses
R. F.C
Wome Loan Bank
Home Loan Bank
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jones’ Building and Loan Association
Oklahoma
Port Arthur
Kentucky
Easterlings
Koog
New Rosenberg Field
Solons
J. R. Sanford
Sanford
Barnhart
West Texas
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