Booze Seizure Ties Wink Oil Field Workers to Prohibition
Two Wink residents jailed on $500 bonds after being charged with violation of the national prohibition act. They allegedly hauled contraband liquor to aid oil field workers near Del Rio and Eagle Pass. Authorities confiscated a Ford coupe and several cases of whiskey tequila and wine. The men claim they were helping friends, while others face similar seizures and bonds in the case.
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Wink
del Rio
Eagle Pass
C. Walker
United States
Kaxtic Pree
Mustachioed bandit tale stirs Del Rio entertainment notes
A sprawling column blends crime lore and local whimsy from Del Rio. Reports on a wanted bandit tied to a Colorado bank robbery appear beside travel tales, Elks meeting notes, and a North Dakota postcard romance, ending with a tease for a continued feature.
Gas line progress reported from field to Devil's River area
Turker of Texas Gas Utilities reports about 56 miles of the arcane field pipeline completed toward the Devil's River, with 15 more miles to finish the line. Gas expected to power plant before July 4, and installation plans set for Del Rio.
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Arcade
Maverick
Devil's River
Turker
Texas Gas Utilities Company
del Rio
Eay
Devils River
NA Saleh Company
San Antonio
Cannon's Contempt Claim Sparks Senate Clash
Senator Walsh charged Bishop James Cannon Jr with contempt of the Senate for leaving the lobby committee, while Cannon insisted no contempt occurred as a quorum was present. Walsh, acting chairman, outlined three possible moves: subpoena Cannon, ask Senate for broader power, or drop the case.
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Washington
Senate
Mantans
James Cannon Jr
Walsh
Montana
Bishop Cannon
Galveston Seeks State Democratic Convention Meeting
Galveston leads in efforts to secure the 1912 State Democratic convention site. State Senator T J Holbrook and Jonny Darrowel traveled to Austin to press for Galveston as host. The state Democratic executive committee will choose the convention city at Monday’s session. Holbrook said Galveston had not previously aimed to host the event.
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Austin
Galveston
T. J. Holbrook
Jonny Darrowel
Gulf City
Democratic Executive Committee
Holbrook
Calveston
Dallas death by own action in the Ustret
Carl Berry five year old of McKinney was found dead in a Dallas rooming house after drinking a bottle of acid He left a note saying he had been ill and was going to End it all The report notes there is no animal life in the ocean a me and a half deep
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Ustret Tress
Dallas
Carl Berry
McKinney
Merry
Prickly Pear
Fire in Chicago Loop Threatens Enormous Losses
A fire in the Chicago Loop destroyed the eight story Linco building today causing damage estimated at 300000. Twenty four engine companies responded to a series of alarms as flames shot from the rear of the building. The blaze threatened nearby skyscrapers and caused widespread concern in the heart of the Loop.
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Chicago
Jane
Drunks Jailed in County After Guilty Pleas
Two men were jailed Saturday after failing to pay fines and costs totaling 12.70 for drunkenness. They pleaded guilty in the corporation camp and were arrested in Idar Nwht and on Main Street by officers T G Myers and Bob Leo respectively.
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Tao
Corporation Camp
Idar
Nwht
Main Street
T G. Myers
San Felipe
Bob Leo
Pudtonis Freed of Murder Charge by San Antonio Jury
Walter DuMmitt, 24, was found not guilty of murder in the slaying of his sister's divorced husband Jesus Harper a year ago by a San Antonio district court jury. The trial concluded after a night session with DuMmitt pleading self defense.
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Pudtonis
San Antonio
United Presa
Han Antonio
Walter DuMmitt
Jesus Harper
Kishine Parties Entering Mexico
Two fishing parties cruised to the Mexican side via Del Rio Howard Lane and J Vaiton both of Rocksprings were among the anglers Mr and Mrs Kent Knox and Mr and Mrs Emory. Straws were in another party bound for the Molino Tourist Camp on the San Diego River Krox is an engineer and Strawn is a mechanic.
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del Rio
Howard Lane
J Vaiton
Kent Knox
Emory
Straws
Molino
San Diego
Krox
Strawn
Prickly Pear Returns with a New Heading in Del Rio
A humorous vagrant column notes Prickly Pear rising from the grave with a fresh heading while mocking political factions in Texas. It recalls his earlier death by own action, comments on current campaigns, Bishop Cannon, Governor Moody, and the San Antonio Express editor, and ends with a note that Del Rio has grown beyond village status.
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Prickly Pear
A. W. Grant
San Antonio Express
Grant
del Rio
Women Bandits Lead Richmond Hill Bank Raid
Two women led a group of five masked bandits who robbed the Richmond Hill National Bank in New York, seizing about 14900 dollars. They forced the manager to open the vault and escaped in a waiting automobile with three male accomplices and an armed porter subdued during the breakout.
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New York
United Presa
Richmond Hill
N. Y
Richmond Hil National Bank
Bank robbery shocks Newark bank in South Side incident
Four bandits robbed the South Side National Bank and Trust Company in Newark New Jersey today. They rounded up five employees and three customers before escaping with about 15000 dollars. Police pursuit follows as details unfold.
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Newark
N. J
South Side National Bank and Trust Company
Professor Jailed After Pedestrian Fatality in Knoxville
In Knoxville Tennessee Dr John W Bowyer professor at Southern Methodist University Dallas was released on bond after his car fatally injured Charles R Conner a clothing salesman Witnesses said Bowyer’s car traveled about 18 miles an hour and he tried to dodge the pedestrian a manslaughter charge was filed by authorities
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United Press
Knoxville
Tenn
John W Bowyer
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Charles R. Conner
Bowyer
Conner
William McAdoo Dies Suddenly, New York Jurist
William McAdoo, chief magistrate of New York's lower courts for nearly twenty years, died suddenly of heart disease. He helped reform the system from 1919, had held municipal roles in New Jersey, served in the New Jersey Assembly, Congress, and as assistant secretary of the Navy in 1893-97. He had been in and out of health recently, with doctors believing he was improving.
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New York
William McAdoo
McAdoo
New Jersey
New Jersey Assembly
Congress
Navy
Mexican Census Shows Gains of Two Million
Mexico's population reached 16,494,930 with an approximate 2,000,000 increase since 1921. The 1930 census lists 8,065,695 males and 8, ...
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Mexico City
Mexico
Jalisco
Michoacan
Oaxaca
Puebla
Vera Cruz
Colima
Miners to Compete in Gardens and Home Contest at State College
Sixteen hundred miners employed by a coal company will compete all year in a better gardens and home surroundings contest at State College.
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State College
Par
Firemen's Association Convention plans outlined in Texas
Chief E. V. Easterling of the local fire department will travel Monday to San Angelo with executive committee members to finalize plans for the Texas Firemen's Association annual convention. He appraises to serve as vice president with a presidential bid next year, while delegates George Randolph L. F. Sivils and J. C. Lowry are noted attendees.
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E. V. Easterling
Fire Department
San Angelo
Texas Firemen’s Associate
Wil
de Rivans
David Young
L. F. Sivils
Jesse Latham
Ike Lowry
Frank Randolph
Bertie Taylor
Jiulian
George Randolph
J. C. Lowry
L. J. Bochat
Bryan
McAllen
Brady
Sonora Rodeo to Mark Opening of Santa Fe Line
Sonora in a 75 mile trade territory will observe opening days July 1 and 2 with a rodeo and the first wool shipment as Santa Fe extension from San Angelo begins immigrant service. The line serves Eldorado and Christoval with livestock and wool as principal commodities.
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Sonora
Santa Fe
San Angelo
Eldorado
Christoval
Rains Shut Livestock Feeding in Alpine After Heavy Storm
Heavy rains across Alpine halt all livestock feeding. Storm extended from the Rio Grande to the Pecos about 190 miles, delivering ice and three inches of precipitation in the Devis Mountains region.
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Rio Grande
Here
Pecos
Devis Mountains
Permit Issued for Mt Galondo Store Remodel on South Main
The city engineering department issued a building permit to remodel the Mt Galondo store on South Main Street. The framed structure will have a composite roof and the project is valued at 1500 dollars.
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Ithe Mt. Galondo
South Main Street
City Engineering Department
Cowboys and Longhorns Open Three-Game Series at Cowboy Park
Del Rio Cowboys host Texas University Longhorns in a three game set at Cowboy Park with 4 pm starts Saturday and Monday and 3 30 pm start Sunday. The Longhorn party includes H L Ettlinger and Minton White the new Longhorn co captain, Ed Onie and Sparky Alien.
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del Rio Cowboys
Border Champions
Texas University Longhorns
Billy" Disch
Longhorn
George Scott
Longhorns
Mrs. Disch
Anita, Pilly Disch Jr
Jack Disch
Don Legg
The
Austin American
H. L. Ettlinger
University Athletic Board
Bob Oglesby
Bail Club
Local Favorites In Little Theatre Tonight
Local readers can attend the last Little Theatre production of Her Husband's Wife presented tonight by Eva Sweet Montague. The cast includes Mrs Thomas Graham Jr and Miss Chrystal Turner with strong dramatic training, Franklin Johns, Miss Annie Jones with musical experience, Brian Montague in a new lead, and Robert Guyler making their first appearance.
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Eva Sweet
Thomas Graham Jr
Chrystal Turner
Franklin Johns
Annie Jones
Brian Montague
Luther Milam
Robert Guyler
Tax Board Enters Fourth Day of Hearings
The city board of equalization resumed deliberations at 1 20 Saturday afternoon, the fourth day in session. Protests by taxpayers were heard after assignments on Wednesday and Thursday. Revisions in assessments are being made. E. B. Block, W. Pound and Tom Prost serve on the board.
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Board of Equalization
Block
W. Pound
Tom Prost
Mrs. Way Returns to Colorado From Texas Visit
Miss Marjorie Way, who had been visiting her sister Mrs. Bessie Way Lowe, has returned home to Colorado, Texas.
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Marjorie Way
Bessie Way Lowe
Colorado
Texas
Republicans Field Full Val Verde County Ticket
Dee Newton announces a full Republican county ticket for Val Verde with filing closes June 14 and primary set for July 26. Newton seeks another term as county chairman after eight years. several candidates are expected to join, though a strong contest is not anticipated in the GOP primary.
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Val Verde
Dee Newton
Republican County Executive Committee
Newton
Val Verde County
Presi
Hoover
Three Longhorns Sign With Humble Dr eam Club
Texas University baseball club members join the Darst Creek Humble team for summer play. Russell Jer directs the team from Depot Creek with players including Ray Ater Van Lamm and Birr Foot Lewis. William Leach reportedly signs with Jackson Miss club in the Oster States League. Ton Ton Johnny Rilton Pinky Higgins and Bob go to the majors.
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Texas University Baseball Club
del Rin Cowboys
Humble Dream
Darst Creek
San Antonio Express
Russell Jer
Seguin White Box
Mingly
Longhorns
Depot Creek
Stein
Ray Ater
van Lamm
Birr Foot" Lewis
Longhorn
Wiliam Leach
Jackson, Miss
Johnny Rilton
Pinky Higgins
Bob
Revival at Church of Christ Begins Sunday
Arthur Slater of San Antonio will lead a Church of Christ revival starting tomorrow with daily sermons at 12 16 to 12 40 and 8 15 each evening. The series continues through Sunday June 22 and the church invites all to attend.
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Church of Christ
Arthur Slater
San Antonio
Slater
Weather Outlook for Del Rio and Vicinity
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures. Yesterday’s high was 90 and the low 73, with similar warmth expected in East Texas inland areas.
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