Salama Raota Arrested in Crockett County Murder Case
Salama Raota a Mexican fugitive linked to the 1916 Jarvis Harp murder case was arrested in Crockett County. Authorities say Raota identified by multiple witnesses, held on a $250 bond, and faces possible re open indictment at Ozona district court. He carried a passport under an alias when captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radla
Crockett County
Jarvis Harp
Willis
Ozona
Racin
Belef
Haola
Three identify man jailed as killer of harp girl
A lengthy feature profiles Miss Smyth the year old female foreman of the Alta Vista ranch owned by W.W. Jones. The ranch spans five Texas counties near the border and runs thousands of cattle. Smyth leads cow punchers in rounds, branding and vaccination tasks while managing mail reading challenges and cross border logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo Reese Smyth
Alta Vista Cattle Ranch
Alta Vista
Caltle Ranch
Texas
Lo Kerse Smyth
Alta Vieja
Ww. W. Jones
Laredo
Brownsville
Mie Smyth
Lo Recs Smyth Mexiun Vaqueroa
Chuck
Alta Vista Ranch
Eatire
Wenbedt
Duval
Jim Hogg
Hidalgo
Starr
Brooks
Driver Sought After Girl Hiker Killed
Sulphur Oklahoma July 23 search started today for a truck driver who escaped after his machine sideswiped a bridge railing killing Ina Stimson 17 and injuring her sisters Lola 19 Nellie 21 hitch-hiking from Avery Texas to Enid Oklahoma The accident occurred with the girls riding on the side of the truck MEMPHIS UP Andrew Brown Jr six scored a perfect grade in first grade and was promoted to third grade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okla
Ina Stimson
Lola
Nellie
Avery
Texas
Enid
Memphis
Andrew Brown Jr
Night Ride Story Is Probed In Double Hijacking Case
Examining trial of Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Morris postponed as investigation continues. Newton reports being robbed of about 19 dollars after a saloon robbery and hijacking while Morris drove a coupe and a woman held a pistol. They were arrested with slashed arms and wrists after a confrontation near Bracketville road. The stolen car involved was traced to a Dallas theft on May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Morris
R. I. Newton
Villa Acuna
Julian Latrosse
Thurday
Morris
Atie
County
Newton
Tevolver
Morr
Uri Rio
Newtus
Bracketiville Road
Villa Acun
Jong Dickering
del Rio
Newton States
Guiner Street
Whistler
Dallas
Atlanta Teen Sentenced for Forging $50 Check
A 16 year old named Otis Pruett pleaded guilty to forging a $50 check and received seven months on the chain gang. The case was handled in Atlanta under local authorities and the sentence was handed down by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
UPM
Otis Pruett
Rangers Barricade Red River Bridge Tieup
Texas Rangers block the Red River bridge between Denison Texas and Durant Oklahoma after Governor Murray challenged access. A toll bridge injunction is cited and four men stand in the foreground: Captain Tom R. Hickman Adjutant General W W Sterling W H Kirby and J P Hudbleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom R. Hickman
W. W. Sterling
Texas
W H. Kirby
J. P. Hudbleston
The
Texas Rangers
Seven-Power Conference Ends With German Relief Plan
July 23 London reports the historic seven-power conference approved a report from financial ministers proposing measures to save Germany from financial ruin. Delegates expressed optimism and said real progress was made after the plenary session. Secretary Stimson slated a close review tomorrow in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Stimson
State Department
London
Germany
Stimson
England
U.P
United Press
Lindbergh Plans Summer Orient Tour via Alaska
Colonel Lindbergh announced plans for a summer vacation tour to the Orient via Alaska starting next week. He will fly to Washington to obtain papers for himself and the plane then return to New York for an overnight stop before continuing the journey with Mrs. Lindbergh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englewood
N. J
Uup
Charles A. Lindbergh
Orient
Alaska
Lone Eagle
Lindbergh
Washington
New York
Largest home crown peach measured 11 inches
A giant crown peach was puked Thursday at the residence of W. Moore, 602 East Third Street, and brought to the Evening News office. The fruit measured 11 inches in circumference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Moore
East Third Street
Evening News
Maniac Slays Four After Trial in Mercer
Marko Demofonti shot four people to death and stabbed four others in Mercer Pennsylvania after returning home from a state commission ruling of insanity. The dead included his wife and sister-in-law. He began the massacre while boarders departed, using a shotgun and later a knife as ammunition ran out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Upi
Marko Demofonti
Demofonti
Court Closes In Sanderson with Major Cases Postponed
The Sanderson criminal docket cleared with 27 years imprisonment handed to three prisoners. Court attaches from Del Rio to Rocksprings will open the District Court there. Judge Joseph Jones and District Attorney Julian La Crosse, with Mrs. Belle Sutherland, planned to leave Sunday for Rocksprings. The Bessie Sharp murder trial and the John Martin cattle theft case were continued at Sanderson to complete the term of court in Terrell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
del Rio
Joseph Jones
Julian LaCrosse
Belle Sutherland
Bessie Sharp
John Martin
Terrell County
Radio station Villa Acuna project ships equipment to Del Rio
Shipment from Fort Worth comprises two 7 car loads of expensive radio gear consigned to Villa Acuna Broadcasting Corp and due in Del Rio in a few days. Transmitters for the new studio building near the two 300 foot towers. The XER plant is aimed to go on air September 16 with Del Rio and Villa Acuna receiving wide press coverage in midwest papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Villa Acuna Broadcasting Corporation
Villa Acuna
del Rio
L. Pena
Middle West
Wichita Beacon
Kansas City Star
Kansas City Post
Des Moines Tribune
Chicago Tribune
West Texas manhunt echoes 16 years after Jarvis Harp murder
Pioneer residents recall the 16 year old Jarvis Harp slaying on the George Harrell ranch near Oona that sparked a massive hunt across Ovona to Del Rio. A Mexican suspect linked to the case was captured near Beaver Lake and later released or moved to Sonora, while authorities chased the killer who rode Harp’s horse toward the border. The wild pursuit involved hundreds of cowboys, goat camps, and a drought drought era setting with scarce water sources. The incident left a lasting memory of one of West Texas most famed manhunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Harp
George Harrell
Oona
West Texas
Salama Rada
Ovona
del Rio
Evening News
Jim Bertram
San Angelo
Bertram
Sonora
Juno
Ozona
Eloe
Bright Baggett
B. B. Ingham
Roger Dudley
Harvey Guinn
Harp
Rio Grande
Comstock
Goodenough Springs
George Morris
Abe Rose
Oll
Southwest
Pascal Odam
Blake Mauldin
Carl Mayfield
Harrell
Crockett County
Harp Place
Way cleared for bridge opening in Texas
The Texas Senate gave the Red River Bridge Company the right to sue the State over a contract dispute that kept the Denison Durant free bridge closed by a Federal injunction. J R Handy receivers for the company to seek court action while federal judge Kennerly may dissolve the injunction, paving the way for the new free toll bridge opening amid cross state tensions and Rangers guarding the Texas end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas and
Oxisioma
Texas Rangers
Austin
Senate
Red River Bridge Company
Denison-Durant
Rosy Sterlings
J. R. Handy
Handy
Kennerly
Houston
W. H. Murray
Oklahoma
Sterling
Texas
Ranchmen Urged to Report Bootlegging Signs in Webb County
Ranchers are asked to notify customs officers immediately if they find tracks or signs of bootleggers in tick infested Webb County ranges. Mr Campbell says clearing the ranges of Ks and breaking a bootlegging rig crossing the international stream will be difficult while bootleggers operate. If cases are reported the customs department will station men at ranches to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Campbell
Customs Department
Love Child and Rectory Parties In Divorce Case
Camden New Jersey July 23 witnesses for Mrs Estornelle described alleged affairs at the rectory including gin and party games and a claim that a choir singer bore the pastor’s child. A physician testified against performing an illegal operation urged by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Camille Estornelle
Estornelle
Texans Again Delay Seattle-Tokyo Hop
Adverse Alaska weather postpones Reginald and Harold Jones on their second attempt to fly from Seattle to Japan. The Fort Worth monoplane with a new motor and larger wing has been tested, and the pair hope to take off tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Reginald
Harold Jones
Japan
Fort Worth
Weather Update Del Rio Area
Partly cloudy tonight in Del Rio and vicinity with a high near 90 degrees and a low around 6. Winds light and variable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smyth
Jett
Metz
Vic
Salama Raota
Jarve Harp
Oeoma
W B Willits
Reola
Vic Pierre
Onona
Miguel Heyna
Mise Smyth
Tye
Miss Smyth
Mexico
Jones Ranch
Red River Bridge
Red River
Denison
Durant
United States
Maniac
Acuna Radio
West
Beaver Lake
Walcott
Earl Berry
L. B. Cox
B. Coates
Elam Dudley
Mr. Ingham
W. H. Augustine
Tom Adams
Sutton County
Ballinger
C. B. Hudspeth
A. P. Utterback
Utterback
Texans
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!