Prickly Pear column riffs on fate, fame, and feral fortunes
A Prairie era column notes a California man now in Florida may return, fears of crime scenes drawing people back. It jokes about Germany’s war stance, a sensational divorce, civic clubs in Seattle, Ruth St Denis and church dances, a Texas man declining government pay, and U.S. farm policy shifts including cotton and wheat imports.
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California
Florida
Ruth St. Denis
Houston
Prickly Pear
Texas
United States
Trade Holds Steady in January in Dallas District
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reports January activity showed a 56 percent drop from December but 8 percent higher than January 1934. Construction upturn drove gains, building permits hit a high since mid 1931, and wholesale distribution stayed near prior levels despite unseasonable weather. Debits to accounts fell 6 percent from December but were 7 percent above January last year. Livestock prices rose with heavy feeding supporting value. Credits and loans to member banks remained modest with deposits near December levels. Public circulation rose modestly from a month earlier.
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Dallas
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
South
Texas
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
What Other Columnists Are Writing About Little Minds and Jimmie Walker
A Houston Post column surveys chroniclers on Jimmie Walker once a witty New York mayor now in chancery court London. It criticizes his blame of his discarded wife as ungallant and notes his finances and generosity, while contrasting public regard with private misfortune.
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Jimmie Walker
Jimmie
Chancery Court
London
Charlie
Betty Compson
New York
Houston Post
Louisiana Senate Completes Huey Bills In Record Vote
In Baton Rouge on March 2 the Louisiana Senate finished Huey Long's 23 bills and sent them to the House for amendments. The session lasted two hours and 20 minutes as Senator Huey Long announced plans to depart for Washington that night.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Senate
Huey Long
House
Senate
Long
Washington
Del Rio Area Weather Forecast Looks Cloudy and Unsettled
Cloudy and unsettled tonight and Sunday in Del Rio and vicinity. Yesterday’s high reached 71 and low 46. This morning’s low was 57.
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del Rio
West Texas Sunday Showers Possible in North
The forecast notes possible showers in the northern portion of West Texas for Sunday with a dry balance elsewhere. Cloudy skies mixed with intermittent sun are expected across the region.
Weather outlook hints unsettled westward trends
Tonight the southwest stays cloudy and warmer with a muted breeze. Sunday cloud cover persists in the west as unsettled conditions continue.
Fifth Cavalry Celebrates 80th Anniversary at Fort Clark
The Fifth Cavalry marked its 80th anniversary at Fort Clark near Del Rio with Colonel W. B. Scales in command. Formed April 20 1855 as the 2nd Cavalry, the unit served frontier duties, fought in the Civil War and Indian conflicts, and moved to Fort Clark in 1921.
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Robert E. Lee
United States Cavalry
Fort Clark
del Rio
W. B. Scales
Louisville
2Nd Cavalry
War Department
Albert Sidney Johnston
Second Cavalry
Fifth Cavalry
Frontier Service
Texas
Oklahoma
Washington
Virginia
Maryland
Hanover Court House
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Summit Springs
Colo
United States
Rishe Shot On Moulton Main Street
Charles O. Rishe night watchman at Moulton was found shot to death on the town’s main street. The incident reports a fatal shooting in Shiner and an early line on a local crime.
Investigator Seeks New Clues in Davidson Death
Pinehurst North Carolina March 2 solicitor Roland Pruett probing the death of Mrs H Bradley Davidson heiress of E M Statler reports information at variance with inquest testimony and suggests new angles in the case.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Roland Pruett
H. Bradley Davidson
E. M. Statler
Holmes shows slight setback in pneumonia battle
Washington reported Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., former Supreme Court justice, was examined by his physician today and found to have taken a slight turn for the worse in his fight against bronchial pneumonia. Mark Howe, Holmes' former secretary, said there is no cause for alarm and that he is a little weaker.
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Washington
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court
Mark Howe
Holmes
Three Men Steal $18,000 From Missouri Bank
In Neosho Missouri three masked robbers held up 11 employees at the First National Bank, forcing the porter to unlock the door. They escaped with over $16,000 in cash and $2,000 in negotiable bonds after tying the staff and waiting for the timelock safe release.
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Neosho
First National Bank
Leslie Cooper
Bond Election Set for 1935 State Park Land Purchase
County Commissioners call a bond election for April 2 1935 to issue 15000 for acquiring at least 500 acres around Grapevine Spring to create a Texas State Park. Funds and land deed to be escrowed with CCC work planned, park to be maintained by State Parks Board. Elections in 13 precincts listed with designated judges and clerks.
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Grapevine Spring
D. E. Colp
Texas State Parks Board
Chamber of Commerce
del Rio
Jas. C. Netts
del Rio National Bank
CCC
Val Verde County Court House
M. D. McNutt
H. K. McDowell
Del Rio February rainfall exceeds normal by quarter inch
Del Rio recorded 0.79 inches of rain in February, 0.25 inch above normal, with nine rainy days from February 6 to 14 and 0.62 inches in that spell. Mean temperature reached 56.4 degrees, warmest day 86, coldest 31, sunshine 64 percent, no yearly record set.
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del Rio
H. L. Molyneux
Weather Bureau
Molyneux
S. P. Upturn in Business Increases Del Rio Payroll
The Southern Pacific Railway payroll in Del Rio rose by $4 000 monthly since January 1, reaching about $35 000. Four new five man freight crews were added, bringing eight crews with regular runs as tonnage climbs due to perishables copper lumber and livestock. L S Dunning local agent notes the payroll rise ties to routing via the T and N O division and ongoing shipments.
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Southern Pacific Railway
del Rio
Sanderson
T. and N. O
L. S. Dunning
Federal pay roll estimate rises above seventeen point six million
Washington reported on March 2 that government quarters estimated February federal pay rolls and payments under FPERA AAA and PWA laws surpassed 17.6 million dollars. The figure covers those receiving direct or work relief payments but excludes dependents.
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Washington
Show of Bucks and Fat Lambs Attract Local Visitors
About 150 to 200 people attended the Future Ranchmen of America project show held in front of the agricultural building near Cowboy Park. Merchants donated roughly 80 dollars in cash prizes for winning buck and fat lambs and ducks with several winners set to be shown at the Fat Stock Show in San Angelo. Judge W. H. Cameron of the So nora experiment station presided. R. H. Bill Rogers of Del Rio High School led the event and announced results for buck and fat lamb classes with multiple winners named.
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Future Ranchmen of America
Cowboy Park
San Angelo
R. H
Bill” Rogers
del Rio High School
W. H. Cameron
Sonora
Vacant Building Burns Near San Felipe Cemetery
A small vacant frame building near the old Mexican cemetery in San Felipe burned to the ground on Friday evening. Flames leaped high and the blaze was a total loss. hydrant distance hindered fire crews. Chief Harry Altman records Lupe Diaz as owner of the property.
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San Felipe
Harry Altman
Lupe Diaz
City Court Fines Total 38.10 After Disturbing Peace
In Judge John Lochabay's City Court Saturday morning the fines added to 38.10 dollars. A San Felipe dispute led to a 12.70 fine for disturbing the peace, another 12.70 for beating a landlady in Fairview, and a 12.70 fine for disturbing the peace by a San Felipe man.
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del Rio
John Lochabay
San Felipe
Fairview
Uvalde Jury Indicts Negro in Double Murder Case
A Uvalde County grand jury returned two indictments charging murder against John Trapper Rosebud Negro in the slaying of his wife near Rosebud and Deputy Sheriff J W Haygood. Trapper allegedly attacked his wife with a knife then fired on her with a shotgun as she fled. He shot Deputy Haygood during a traffic stop and wounded City Marshal A J Couser before being subdued. Haygood funeral planned. trial date not set.
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Uvalde County
John Trapper
Uvalde
J. W. Haygood
Trapper
Rosebud
Haygood
A. J. Couser
East Uvalde
Couser
Tapeper
Lee Wallace
Mercy Slayer of Imbecile Son Free in England
Manchester England March 2 Mrs May Brown hill 62 freed from jail by mercy act after conviction for mercy murder of her imbecile son. Home Secretary order fulfilled jury mercy recommendation though trial judge ignored it.
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England
Manchester
May Brownhill
Home Secretary
Del Rio Family Escapes Car Overturn West of Uvalde
Mrs. F. H. Doran Mrs. Clifford King and young Joan Doran escaped injury when their car overturned twice on a highway west of Uvalde while returning to Del Rio from Uvalde. The vehicle was badly damaged with a ruined top but all occupants unhurt.
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F. H. Doran
Clifford King
Joan Doran
Amory Promoted to Colonel at Fort Clark
Del Rio friends Priday learned of Lieut. Col. C. B. Amory being promoted to colonel. He is stationed at Fort Clark with the Fifth United States Cavalry.
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Amory
Fort Clark
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