Mexico Grants Educational Push in Prohibition Campaign
A first consignment of pamphlets issued by Mexico's anti alcohol commission outlines the republic’s plan to curb liquor use by persuasion. Methods include school courses, youth leagues, essays, labor and open air lectures, compulsory film showings, murals, pamphlets, and health oriented education.
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Lisandro Pena
Sr. Pena
Porto Gil
Mexico
Republic
University of Mexico
Public Health Department
Government
Oil Producers Demand Tariff Threatens Senate Investigation
The Independent Oil Producers warned the Senate Finance Committee that without a protective tariff they will seek a full and exhaustive investigation of the books of corporations and the super-corporation now controlling the U S petroleum industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
America
Bernice Rains Leads Queen Election After Latest Returns
The federation of women's clubs reports Bernice Rains now leads the race for queen of the Sheep and Goat Raisers' Convention with 1615 votes, surpassing Emma Fawcett who has 1541. Julia Texie Boggess remains third with 1342 as of today.
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Bernice Rains
Emma Fawcett
Federation of Women's Clubs
Miss Rains
Miss Fawcett
Julia Texie Boggess
Berbice Rains
Sau Roe
Etree Sne
Hamilton
Princess Theater
Paul J. Pong
Davidson Son Faces Death in Texas Parental Murder Trial
Lloyd Davidson stands trial in Corsicana on charges of killing his father W T Davidson and burning the house to hide the crime. The State seeks the death penalty. a prior trial ended with a guilty verdict for slaying his stepmother and a 99 year sentence.
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Xcy
The
United Press
Corsicana
Lloyd Davidson
W.T. Davidson
Young Davidson
Newspaper men fined by court in contempt charge
In Cleveland on July 18 Louis B. Seltzer editor of the Cleveland Press and Carlton K. Matson chief editorial writer were fined 500 dollars each and sentenced to thirty days in jail for contempt of court over criticism of the Thistle Down race track betting injunction. They appealed to the court of appeals.
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The
Cleveland
Ohio
Louis B. Seltzer
Cleveland Press
Carlton K. Matson
Court of Appeals
Del Rio Cowboys Play San Antonio Team In Two Weekend Games
Two top baseball games set for Saturday and Sunday feature the Del Rio Cowboys against San Antonio's Public Service team, San Antonio amateur league champions. Games start at 4 pm. The Cowboys may be short Harris and Lewis, with Sparks possibly out, while Lind the pitcher may join to boost the visitors.
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del Rio Cowboys
Public Service Team
San Antonio
Cowboys
South Texas
Harris
Lewis
Sparks
Spark
Lind
Big Lake
Barry Muller Announces Texas Governor Bid
Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller announced his candidacy for Texas governor in the upcoming primary to be held next July. He will issue a formal platform after completing his term as Grand Master of Texas Odd Fellows next March.
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United Press
Austin
Barry Miller
Texas
Miller
Odd Fellows
Helen Makowski in Jail Facing Murder Charges
Helen Makowski is held in Benton Illinois on murder charges for killing Steve Makowski, 35, with an axe at their home in Nara, a mining camp. The report notes societal commentary about wives and work expectations, reflecting sensational context from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Makowsk
Benton, Ill
Helen Makowski
Steve Malowski
Nara
Del Rio Chamber Seeks Homes For Sheep and Goat Convention
Del Rio residents are urged to offer rooms for visiting delegates of the Sheep and Goat Raisers Convention. Those with space should contact the Chamber of Commerce and list rooms available, aiding housing efforts to prevent delays during the event.
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del Rio
Chamber of Commerce
Citizens of New Orleans Boycott Public Service Company
Citizens of New Orleans join the strike by supporting a boycott against Public Service Company until the union dispute is settled. The public is not riding today as the action unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Orleans
Public Service Company
Billion Dollar City Aims to Break Refueling Record
In Houston on July 18 The News reports Billion Dollar City extended its flight beyond twenty hours by 9 a m in a second attempt to set a new refueling endurance mark. Pilots Joe Glass and G L Loomis navigate the endurance flight.
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Apedal
Houston
Joe Glass
G. L. Loomis
Dynamite Found Under Gas Main in New Orleans
Special to The New Orleans report notes thirteen unexploded sticks of dynamite found under the city’s principal gas main amid streetcar strike tensions.
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New Orleans
New New Orleans
Oscar Pogue Joins Hillsboro Evening Mirror
The Hillsboro Evening Mirror reports Oscar Pogue has joined as a key editor following Tom Lester’s departure to the Houston Press. Pogue, with a long Texas newspaper background, will work to boost advertising while cooperating with editorial staff to improve local news coverage.
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Oscar Pogue
the News
Evening Mirror
Hillsboro
the Mirror
Tom Lester
Evening
Weekly Mirror
Houston Press
The
Mirror
Oscar Pozite
Lester
Millsboro
Pogue
East Franklin Street
Pogues
Blum
Tiasea Siem
Whitney Messenger
Blum Bulletin
Bank Failures Total 23 in South
Atlanta July 18 bank failures in two Southern states brought total to twenty three. Fifteen Florida banks closed yesterday after five in Alabama. Officials blame summer depressions and the Mediterranean fruit fly for the upsurge.
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Atlanta
Florida
Alabama
Yearlong Writing Cycle Ends With Acknowledged Repetition
A concise note states that over the year numerous paragraphs will be produced, with potential repetition and little concern for duplications. It looks ahead to ongoing writing activity and public tolerance for repeated phrases.
Del Rio May Have Gas in Near Future
Word from Del Rio indicates gas could arrive by November 1 if Central Power and Light signs a pipeline contract. The company has worked to secure gas and aims to begin work soon if the August 1 signing occurs, with plans to have gas ready by fall.
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del Rio
Central Power and Light Company
Dobkins Moves to New Fire Proof Garage
Dobkins Motor Sales Company relocates from South Main Street to a fire proof storage and garage on West Martin in the 100 block. The move occurred on Wednesday with the new building opening Thursday. The firm handles Packard and Hupmobile vehicles and offers 125 car storage capacity with all night operations and upgraded washing and greasing equipment to speed service.
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Dobkins Motor Sales Company
South Main Street
West Martin
Packard and Hupmobile
Wool Surplus in West Texas Markets and Range Strength
About a million pounds of eight months wool and two and a half million pounds of twelve months wool remain unsold as buyers left the state. Most wool this year went to Boston with a million and a half pounds to Philadelphia. Late sales paid 75 to 80 cents per pound scoured. Roswell wool cleared at 80 cents but netted producers 22 to 25 cents due to shrinkage. Range conditions remain superb and leases reach up to $1 an acre despite recent rains. Yearling ewes traded around $9.50 to $10, signaling ongoing expansion of the sheep business as bank statements in the sheep country improve.
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Texas
Boston
Philadelphia
Roswell
N. M
Robbery Strikes Chicago Race Figure and Associate
Frederick Grabne owner of Windy City and Ruel J Giegel lunch room proprietor were robbed of 20000 in jewelry and cash late last night after thieves boarded their car near Arlington race track. Wives accompanying them were unharmed.
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United Press
Chicago
Frederick Grabne
Windy City
Ruel J. Giegel
Arlington Race Track
War and Quarrel Start By Two Sides Not One
The quote notes war risks arise from action by one nation but stresses that most conflicts require two parties. It emphasizes shared responsibility for international disputes and the role of reciprocal actions in provoking war.
Del Rio Rotary plans Villa Acuna club and San Angelo series
The Del Rio Rotary Club organizes a survey to form a Rotary Club in Villa Acuna across the river. Local leaders Dr. George W. Cox and others will survey 15 citizens and report to Rotary International as Del Rio and Villa Acuna pursue cross border ethics and relations. The San Angelo baseball team will play Del Rio in Cowboys Park on July 31 to August 2 amid convention activities.
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San Angelo
del Rio Cowboys
Ralph Sellers
Cowboys Park
Mr. Sellers
FE. E. Lowrie
San Angélo
del Rio
Sellers
Cowboys
San Marcos Redbirds
Strauss-Frank
San Antonio
Rotary International
Texas
Corpus Christi
Doran
R. L. Pebbitt
United States of Mexico
Vila Acuna
Rotary
Lisandro Pena
Enrico Guerra
Villa Actina
Mexico
del Rio Club
Mr. Doran
Train Wreck Crashes into Creek in Colorado
Stratter Colorado July 18 reports say a westbound Rock Island passenger train plunged into a creek after hitting a bridge undermined by a storm. Officials estimated a death toll around sixteen with many passengers trapped in wreckage as the car with seven passengers and a porter submerged. The disaster left five hundred aboard and caused frantic scenes as passengers screamed and steel buckled.
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Stratter
Colo
Rock Island
Schipps Identified in Theater and Robbery Case
S. FE. Schipps, heir to a San Antonio fortune, named by a San Antonio theater cashier in connection with theater and filling station hold ups. He will be taken to San Antonio for trial after being identified in Dallas. Authorities plan immediate trial.
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Dallas
S. FE
No Meeting Of Retail Merchants Association
Due to the illness of John Rowland, president of the Retail Merchants Association, the regular monthly meeting will not be held tonight as planned. It is not likely a monthly meeting will be held this month, though a directors meeting is scheduled for next week.
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John Rowland
Retail Merchants’ Association
Del Rio Area Weather Outlook Tonight and Friday
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with cooler north conditions. Northwest portion may see probable showers tonight. north area turns cooler and cloudy Friday.
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del Rio
Cloudy Tonight and Friday Weather Update
A cloudy forecast describes cooler conditions in the northern portion tonight. The outlook covers Friday with continued cloudy skies and a gradual cool-down across the region.
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Borns
Olson
Iron Mountain
Mich
Eerwin Borns
Ethel Olson
Theodore Olson
Dora Borns
Dora
Anysway
Theodore
Charles
Archie
Oliver Olson
Dors
Ruth
Amy
Effie
Barry Muller
C.C
Kperial
Rewa
Dobkins
NEW Garage
West Texas
San Angelo Team Sons
Colorado
Denver. Cole
Rock Island Railway
S. FE. Schipps
Retail Merchants Association
East
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