Prohibition and immigration gains in state budget bill
Washington reports a large rise in funding for prohibition enforcement and immigration laws in a $135.7 million supply bill for state justice labor and commerce. The House appropriations committee approved a $239,500 boost for 500 extra liquor agents, lifting the prohibition bureau budget to $11.369 million for the next fiscal year.
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Washington
Justice, Labor and Commerce Departments
House Appropriations Committee
Prohibition Bureau
Gas Field in Uvalde May Be Uncovered
Report from Uvalde County dated January 14 notes potential development of a gas field in the northeastern part of the county, south of Sabinas. Local businessmen discussed prospects with drillers, signaling a possible start similar to nearby Pryor and West Ranch gas fields. Sabinal residents aim to organize a company to drill the well.
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Uvalde
Uvalde County
Sabinas
Driliers
Pryor
Weat
Uvelde
Kerrville women injured in Sunday crash of machines
Two Kerrville women were hurt when two highways intersected on Sunday. Mrs W P Carr was ejected partly from a coupe she drove and sustained head, hand, leg, and facial injuries including a broken tooth. Mrs A O Strauch, a public school teacher riding with Carr, was shaken with a bruised back. Four youngsters escaped uninjured.
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Kerrville
W. P Carr
Mm A O Strauch
Carr
Horrors Of Burial Alive Are Scouted
Tales about being buried alive are superstition says an El Paso report. Writ tenets note the undertaker buries for keeps and Texas receives a slip. The attending physician may confirm death before the body goes to the mortician. Ammonia injection test is cited to indicate life.
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EL. Paso
Witertaker
Injured Fireman in Dallas Crash Dubious Recovery
Clarence Archer a 32 year old city fireman was critically injured in a Wednesday auto crash in Dallas after his car went through a bridge into a creek. A second man presumed to be with him is missing as crews drag the water for bodies and possible second victim.
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Dallas
Clarence Archer
Society Adopts Plane As New Fashion Trend
Society figure Aline Rhoenie from New York has joined the latest fad by purchasing a plane in Wichita Kansas. The craft boasts a top speed of 1 mile per hour and will shuttle her between Florida and New York to keep pace with social engagements.
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Florida
New York
Aline Rhoenie
Oneimiyavistrix
Wichita
Kan
Girl Wife 19 Becomes Mother of Three Too Many
Oklahoma City January 14 report tells of Aaron Frets who marries Bertha Eckert at nineteen and becomes stepfather to three children all older than three. The piece notes rapid romance and a plan to visit older relatives for blessings.
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Aaron Frets
Aaron
Mis Bride
Bertha Eckert
Will Rogers to rive receipts to stricken farmers
People who never received aid in their destitution will get cents on every dollar from charity appearances by Will Rogers, the humorist. A tour of 15 Southwestern towns is planned and will finish Saturday, with no overhead. Rogers says every penny goes to those in need.
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Tulsa
Otla
Will Rogers
Plags
Rogers
Sweetwater Scribe Freed After Contempt Jail Stay
Sweetwater reporter George Parks, jailed three days for contempt by Judge Prit2 R. Smith, was released Tuesday after Sheriff Jess Lambert waived further detentions. Crowds gathered as Parks left the jail, with Lambert noting many wished to enter the cell. The dismissal order was issued Monday at 6 30 pm, stemming from alleged publication of grand jury proceedings connected to forgery attempts by W L Rotan, a retiring county commissioner.
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Sweetwater
George Parks
Parks
Lambert
Smith
Grand Jury
W. L. Rotan
Unemployed Men Take Food At Centerline Store
In Centerline Michigan on Tuesday a group of unemployed men described as an organized Communist band by Sheriff C L Krause entered a chain store and took groceries valued at $30. They had previously demanded a cash allowance of $25 weekly per family, with a weekly contribution of $4 and $5 per family being made in destitute circumstances.
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Centerline
Mich
Upi-Por
C L. Krause
Arkansas faces urgent relief crisis across the state
Thousands in Arkansas need immediate aid as a northwest storm devastates regions near Little Rock and farms. An estimated 199,009 people require relief, with Red Cross branches directing help in multiple towns. Families suffer for food clothing shelter and warmth amid continued hardship.
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Little Rock
Mike the Omer
Arkansas Farm
Red Cross
LeRoy Not Guilty Of Robbery By County Jury
A Val Verde County jury in 63rd district court returned a not guilty verdict late Tuesday night in the burglary trial of John LeRoy. John LeRoy and his brother Bob LeRoy had been indicted on burglary charges after complaints filed last May. The trial opened Tuesday afternoon and concluded the same night with the verdict.
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Val Verde County
63Rd District
John LeRoy
Bob LeRoy
Tivoli Hall Juarez Open As Betting Hubs Face Low Play
El Paso report notes Tivoli gambling hall in Juarez is open with roulette, 21 tables, craps, and poker but patronage runs light. Betting generally 10 to 25 cents. operators complain of weak wagers and currency shortages. Early closing anticipated.
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EL Paso
Tivoli
Juarez
Wheels of Fortune
Traveling Saloon Robberies Reported in Texas
Police seek the first traveling saloon reported in Texas after a Dallas man, 28, was robbed of 24 dollars at a Texas filling station. He described being lured for drinks then driven out of town naked, the bandit vehicle and driver fleeing as officers were alerted.
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Dallas
Ban Antonio
Texas
Del Rio Firm Wins Cotulla Courthouse Contract
The Southwestern Construction Company of Del Rio won the Cotulla courthouse and jail project with a $74,122 bid. The stone marble and terra cotta building will rise four stories plus a basement on the existing site, with wrecking to begin soon and a 150 day deadline. A two percent bid bond and a reliable surety bond are required to guarantee completion.
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Southwestern Construction Company of
del Rio
Cotulla
Concern
State
Ohe
Southwest
Commissioner’s Court
Texas Legislature Opens 42nd Session With Minor Elected Speaker
In Austin on January 14 1941 lawmakers from both chambers began the 42nd session. Senate president pro tem Carl C Hardin of Stephenville and House Speaker nominee Fred H Minor of Denton drew praise from colleagues as Minor was elected by acclamation with Mrs Louis Snow Phinney and others offering testimonials. James McCallum administered oaths as Minor took his seat and a Kerrville carved gavel was presented to the Speaker.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
Carl C. Hardin
Stephenville
Fred H. Minor
Denton
A. P. Johnson
Carrizo Springs
Representative Minor
House
Minor
Sarah T. Huhes
Dallas
Dewey Young
Wellington
R. M. Wagstaff
Abilene
RE. Morse
Houston
Louis Snow Phinney
James. McCallum
McCallum
Kerr
Bowie
J. C. Adrian
Kerrville
Cantwell Testifies Leo Brothers Not Lingle Killer
In Chicago on January 14 a sure prize was turned loose as Leo Brothers’ attorney Robert E. Cantwell testified he witnessed the June 9 murder of Jake Lingle and said his client was not the assassin Cantwell stood within 10 feet of the shooter and declared Brothers innocent in court
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Chicago
Robert E. Cantwell
Leo Brothers
Jake Lingle
Cantwell
Lingle
Del Rio banks elect 1931 directors and officers
Annual sessions elected 1931 directors for Del Rio Bank and Trust Co and Del Rio Wool and Mohair Co. New director L G DuBus and officer moves noted. First National Bank names new officers and directors with re elections. Del Rio National Bank declares semi annual four percent dividend. Producers Wool and Mohair Co. re elects C B Wardlaw president with new board members. Dividend four percent declared for July to January period.
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del Rio
del Rio Bank and Trust Company
T. L. Dinsdale
R. L. Miers
Charles A Markward
L. G. DuBus
C. B. Freeman
DuBus
T. L. Drnsdale
W. A. Daniels
Freeman
Daniels
Val Verde Woo! and
Mohair Company
CB. Freeman
First National Bank
E F. Sawyer
H B Ross
A Zambrano Jr
R T. Hunnicutt
M. D. McNutt
R. A. Gilmer
R. DeLeon
Foreign Department
FE. E. Sawyer
H. B. Ross
R. T. Hunnicutt
A. Madison
J. B. Moore
C. C. Belcher
del Rio Wool and Mohair Company
E. E Sawyer
J. S. Holman
Dick Arnold
John Dissier
E K. Fawcett
R M. Hamilton
Frank Cochran
del Rio National Bank
B. E. Wilson
Bob Cauthorn
C. B. Wardlaw
F. W. Herbst
Roy Hudspeth
L. Aust J . Taylor
Ross Stafford
Sellers Stevenson
Tueday
The
J. A. Walker
Jnc
Producers Wool and Mohair Company
B F. Peirce
Press Nichols
John M. Doak
B E Wilson
A. D. Brown
W. 8. Stevenson
H. A. Walker
Senators Push 1933 Constitutional Convention and Austin Office Complex
Senator John W. Hornsby of Austin proposes a 1933 constitutional convention with delegates elected November 4, 1932 to draft a new constitution by May 1933 funded by a 1000000 dollar capital. He also seeks a 1 million dollar State office building in Austin funded half by highway funds and half by general revenue. Emergency action is requested with installment tax payment provisions noted.
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Austin
John W. Hornsby
Hornsby
State Highway Fund
General Revenue
Pearsall Chamber Holds Annual Meeting Friday
Pearsall Chamber of Commerce will host its annual membership meeting Friday evening January 16. Secretary N H Hunt will present the year's work and election of officers and directors for the coming year will be held.
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Pearsall
Damages Sought In Cuero Bank Closure Suit
Depositors from the Yoakum State Bank filed in district court seeking a temporary injunction to stop further liquidation of the defunct bank's property. They claim the bank has no charter since 1826 and was legally closed on September 5, 1928, and seek $500,000 in damages plus the appointment of a receiver.
Twenty Three Panhandlers Detained In Del Rio
Twenty three hoboes were guests of the city in county jail Tuesday night after a roundup of transients on Del Rio streets and railroad yards. Police report one of the largest winter panhandler gatherings. over twenty boarded a westbound freight toward El Paso, and about twenty more were at the depot Wednesday morning. City officers vow a renewed effort to curb wanderers and drive out visitors who use the "sand-house" as a hotel.
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del Rio
el Paso
San Angelo Storm Center Seeks Road Crew Change
A petition signed by more than 150 unemployed urged Knickerbocker Tom Green County commissioner Foster to resign or replace road workers of Mexican descent and residents of his precinct. About 250 Americans who were unemployed protested before the court. the court adopted a local employment preference favoring Americans, then local Mexicans and negroes, with no pledge to discharge current staff.
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Efbe
Foster
Knickerbocker
Tom Green County
Man Held Under $500 Bond After Rum Is Captured
Nieves Constancio of Del Rio received a $500 bond on charges of transporting liquor after customs officers captured 12 quarts of mescal hidden in a truck at the international bridge. The liquor and vehicle were confiscated and Constancio remained jailed awaiting action by the Federal grand jury meeting in March.
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Nieves Constancio
del Rio
United States
C. D. Smith
Constancio
International Bridge
Federal Grand Jury
Aviator Pair Missing After Naval Search Efforts
Galveston January 14 The hope of finding Lieut Jonathan Grasty and Corporal Phillip Schuchmann waned as a fleet of 27 ships combed land and water for trace of the missing Third Attack Group men last seen Sunday.
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Galveston
Wuphope
Jonathan Grasty
Phillip Schuchmann
Young Couple Return Bag Of Money Stolen By Love
Chicago reports a jocular theft tale where John Malachik and his fiancée Josephine return a bag of stolen coins after marriage plans faltered. The grandmother’s grip contains 620 nickels 1140 dimes 110 quarters 1600 pennies and 71 half dollars as the couple seeks forgiveness for the crime.
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John
Josephine
Hubbard confession tied to forged money orders case
R. E Hubbard, 25, jailed after allegedly attempting to cash 1400 in forged Western Union money orders at a local bank. He admitted prior telegraph money order cashings in New Orleans totaling 450, spent funds on races and gifts, and sought a grand jury indictment to plead guilty.
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R. E Hubbard
Western Union
M. L
Bud” Whistler
New Orleans
Hubbard
Grand
Grand Jury
Local Western Union Manager Steps Up in Cisco
Hubbard arrived in Del Rio from Harlingen before year’s start and worked two weeks at the local Western Union following C. T. Tax. Tax had managed the Del Rio branch for about a year before being promoted to branch manager at Cisco.
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Hubbard
del Rio
Harlingen
Western Union
C. T. Tax
Cisco
Tax
Doubt Over Mexico Peso Ruling Shakes Debt Talks
Mexico City treasury revises exchange rate to two pesos for one dollar saying debt obligations may be discharged in U S dollars. On Monday the rate stood at two pesos 43 centavos per dollar. Under secretary Rafael Mancera signs the statement citing a May 14 1918 decree. Courts unlikely to allow the ruling to take effect before a definite settlement.
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United States
Mexico City
Treasury Department
Rafael Mancera
Mancera
Treasury
Former Del Rio Waterworks Owner Dies in Austin
W. B. Garrett, longtime owner of Del Rio water works about 22 years ago, died Tuesday in Austin after a short illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. He was a former president of the Travis County Bar Association and previously practiced law in Del Rio. He and his associates left the city over twenty years ago.
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W. B. Garrett
del Rio
Austin
Travis County Bar Aeociation
Weather outlook with warm trends on midweek
The forecast calls for fair weather Wednesday night and Thursday with increasing cloudiness and rising temperatures. Tuesday’s high reached 62 degrees and the low dropped to 38 degrees, signaling a gradual warming trend.
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RUM Bureau
Oklahoma City
Cupid
Michigan
Arkansas
LeRoy
Tinhorn Betting
Tivoli Hall
Trust Company
Belcher
Sen
New State Building
Call Annual Meeting
Cuero
Panhandlers
Jack Guzik
al Capone
Guzik
San Angelo
Peti
Man
John Malachik
Sheriff's Staff
D. S Roberts
J. C. Burns
Amarillo
Mexico
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