15 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1931
Page
1
International bridge operations along the Rio Grande from Del Rio to the Gulf will run 7 AM to 9 PM after a Treasury order that shifts hours. Protests against high prices and gambling fears prompt authorities to guard border crossings, with some protests planned and early closings challenged.
Observers report a Sunday labor parade planned in Piedras Negras as part of a wider Mexican protest against high food prices and the Calles Monetary Act. Officials say movement has spread into interior Mexico with hundreds expected to join from several border states.
Henry Taylor 90 longtime resident and Civil War veteran died Thursday night at the home of relatives in Austin. Born in Micurri he came to Texas in 1861 and later drove cattle through Apache country. He married Mage Riley in 1873 and lived near Utopia ranching before retirement. Funeral planned for 4 pm Saturday at Utopia with five daughters, 32 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren surviving.
Directors of the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday evening at o'clock in the Chamber offices. A. C. Fosterling, manager, announced the session and urged all directors to attend.
A Boston UMA waitress at Warmuth's downtown restaurant reported that a group of football coaches patronizing the eatery diagrammed plays on the tablecloths, stirring a local buzz over the incident.
A Bluestone West Virginia workman digging in a spring uncovered a double spring steel trap likely set more than fifty years ago. One spring had rusted apart, leaving the device as a relic of older trapping practices.
New York reports charges by Representative Loring M Black that President Hoover used the TS&S Secret Service to unmask anonymous writers of Wallington Merry Go Round. Black blames White House for press oppression and criticizes government overreach in a charged public exchange.
At Williams Town institute of politics Jacob Viner of the University of Chicago denounces the Hoover era treasury policy as unsuited to current conditions. He argues for tax heavy and debt reduction in boom times and for heavy spending and borrowing in downturns, calling current policy traditional yet misaligned.
Prices for yearling steers rose 3 to 75 cents this week on the Kansas City market with a top of 9.75 dollars. Lamb prices gained 25 cents, according to reports reaching Del Rio Saturday.
Texas Gas Utilities Company has closed contracts to furnish heat for public schools in Uvalde and LaPryor. With these agreements, all public schools in the Winter Garden district and Del Rio will receive heat service from the Utilities Company, announced Saturday by J. L. Braly.
Postal receipts in six selected and 50 industrial cities fell in July 1931 versus July 1930. The Post Office Department notes an average daily decrease of 0.84 percent for industrial city totals and 0.616 percent for the selected cities. Most offices reported declines. two exceptions are noted.
George Goodman and Hague Callister tested a claim by cracking an egg to the side of a hot surface in Albany Oregon. The egg quickly fried, drawing curious onlookers and confirming the heat.
Havana reports a week of revolt nearing end with loyal forces rounding up rebel leaders. Former chief organizer Crnetali Maric Memecal captured as government orders target remaining captive rebels. Reinforcements move into Santa Clara and Pinardel provinces while President Machida faced an ultimatum demanding resignation within three days.
Washington Aug 15 The customs bureau appointed George T Willingmyre as wool administrator to tighten wool inspections and raise revenue He will earn 10000 a year and has prior ties to the department of agriculture residing in Berwyn Maryland.
Governor Ross S. Sterling opposed the Federal Farm Board plan to plow under one third of the Souths cotton crop to raise prices. He said it would be more reasonable to burn part of the cotton held by the Board than to plow under this year's crops.
Avery Davis, a recent sandlot pitcher in Belleville Kansas, attempted to throw a hard fastball and fractured his arm. The accident occurred during a casual game, with local players noting his strong windup and determination.
James Hill and two companions found five young polecats in the woods and brought them home where they have become favorites. The unusual pets attract attention in Sanford, Maine.
On August 15 in Tokyo Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon, American aviators on a world flight, were fined 2050 yen for photographing fortifications over Japan. The fine equals about $1.02, and their camera and films were confiscated.
The June ranch home of J. C. Maxfield, 65 miles from Del Rio, was destroyed by fire Saturday about 9:30 AM. Fire reportedly started when a hot water heater exploded, with an estimated loss of $5,000, insured.
City officials consider adding the Memphis on the Mississippi slogan to next year’s automobile license tags. Newspapers, civic clubs and various organizations have supported the plan.
Del Rio park trustees criticised women and girls driving to San Felipe Creek in bathing suits. The group debated steps to prevent exposing shoulders and legs near the proposed Moore's Park pool. No specific action decided, producer noted concerns for youth.
A growing under-current of unrest in Mexico over high prices and conditions is seen, with a public demonstration scheduled for Sunday at Piedras Negras to protest food costs. Prices elsewhere are said not to be affected as the movement swells.
In New York on August 15 the market rose with strong buying pushing prices up to about 5 a share. Turnover reached around 1.8 million shares the highest since mid July while issues such as Allied Chemical American Telephone Atchison U S Steel Dupont Eastman Case and Westinghouse Electric gained two to nearly five dollars. Radio stocks advanced seven cents.
Public health workers led by Miss Antoinette Ahlschier and Philip Fahrenthold completed the diphtheria immunization of school and preschool children in Comstock. The effort, funded by a Federal appropriation with State personnel oversight, follows recent immunizations in Rocksprings where 207 children were vaccinated against smallpox diphtheria and typhoid.
Ralph Labbe and Ovila Bouthot uncovered 60 gold and silver Spanish coins in their Biddeford garden, dating back more than a hundred years.
Circulation of petitions and circulars sparked a border mobilization with hundreds of Villa Acuña Mexicans expected to assemble in Piedras Negras and along the frontier area on Saturday.
Unrest on the Mexico border grows as circulation of Calles Monetary Act articles fuels protests. Rumors claim thousands in Villa Acuna may answer a call to demonstrate against soaring food prices, with butchers praised and merchants denounced as actions loom. Dario Guerra in Piedras Negras awaits assemblies before acting if violence erupts.
Partly cloudy conditions in Del Rio and vicinity with a high near 81 Saturday and a low around 67 Saturday night. Edges of West Texas show light temperature change with Sunday remaining cloudy and mild.
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