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Newspaper

Del Rio Evening News

Location

Del Rio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1930

Page

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Henderson Denies Dead Rumors Again

W K Henderson of Hello World broadcasting fame again denies reports of his death. Rumors circulated yesterday in Dayton Ohio and today in Springfield, with Henderson accusing enemies of spreading misinformation about his health and status.

Colret Preen Shreveport W. K. Henderson Hello World Broadcasting Fame Henderson Dayton Ohio Springfield Jh Hermerson Chau

Rum Runners Held In Eagle Pass Face Trial Here

Rum runners captured near Eagle Pass are set for federal court in this city. A group of men including Berlanga Guareca Perez Barron and Monaiez face charges of smuggling liquor into the United States along with conspiracy to violate the prohibition laws. The four named men allegedly agreed to transport 8 quarts and each smuggled 20 quarts across the San Antonio road near Crystal City aboard a complaint filed by federal authorities. The men are expected in court Monday after a Thursday detention by patrol officers.

Eagle Pass Oder CIA Rito Berlanga Essequel Guareca Juan Perez Breben Barron Las Ho Monaiez Berlanga San Antonio Crystal City

Doheny Bribe Claim Opens Trial In Pall Case

United Press reports from Washington that Edward Doheny paid 100000 dollars to former interior secretary Albert B Pall in a matter tied to negotiations over a million acre oil concession. Prosecution counsel Owen Roberts opened with a fiery speech accusing Doheny of bribery and depicting Pall as financially strapped.

United Brees Washington Edward Doheny Interior Albert B. Pall Owen Roberts Prosecution Council Doheny Roberta Pall Meretary Argus

J J Gorman Granted Full Pardon After Injury Spree

Governor Dan Moody issued a full pardon to J. J Gorman who was sentenced to five years for false swearing in Tarrant County. He was furloughed for hospital treatment after injuries from a car crash and while seeking care became a patient in a Houston hospital.

United Press Austin Dan Moody J. J Gorman Tarrant County Gorman Houston

Brackettville Licenses Dogs After City Council Ordinance

Brackettville residents must license all dogs within city limits following a council passed ordinance. The measure targets stray canines seen as a health and safety threat and requires defises to be procured for every canine.

Hudspeth Talks Prohibition and Irrigation in Del Rio Visit

Del Rio hears Congressman Hudspeth address James Young of Kaufman for governor and defend prohibition. He backs Rio Grande projects, supports state land cession with exceptions for mineral rights, cites Elephant Butte dam as irrigation model, and notes irrigation districts face mixed success.

Claude B Hurlsapeth Asman del Rio Roswell Congress Rio Grande River Reclamation Service Hudspeth James Young Kaufman East Texas Uie del Rio California Elephant Butte el Paso House Irrigation Committee Hoover

Senators Clash Over Governor Moody In Senate Debate

In Austin on March 13 Senators Martin and Wirtz attacked Governor Moody over alleged misgovernance and vetoes while defending the legislature. The session featured sharp exchanges as critics claimed political overreach, and a point of order halted further attacks on the governor’s integrity. A joint conference committee remained deadlocked on pending measures.

United Wye Austin Mar Moody Senate Texas Martin Wirtz Mixxly Wirt Dover

Telegraph Poll On Prohibition Hearings Reported

Tele graphic testimonials from industry traders across the country supported prohibition loyalty. Grayson Murphy a New York broker testified his business could be harmed if the law is not obeyed. Dry business men challenged his claim noting acquaintances were mostly bootleggers. T. J. Gillespie president of Lockhart Iron and Steel Company cited limited acquaintances among illicit traders. Women witnesses failed to appear for prosa-examination with no explanation given.

Hudspeth Congress Washington House Jurcazy Oo Committee Kt Owns Grayson Murphy New York Cates T. J. Gillespie Lockhart Iron and Steel Company Pittsburch

Postmasters Named for Vive West Texas Towns

President Hoover announced Texas nominations for postmasters on Wednesday. Alfred M. Finger is named at Hondo, Emil Gold at Kerrville, Oran L. Griges at Sanatorium, Maggie Exum at Shamrock, and Mr. Howard at Sweetwater. The order to discontinue the Gold post office near Fredericksburg has been rescinded.

Washington Texas Hoover Alfred M. Finger Hondo Emil Gold Kerrville Oran L. Griges Sanatorium Maggie Exum Shamrock Mr. Howard Sweetwater Gold Fredericksburg

Rev Stauffer Preaches at Central Christian Church San Antonio Rally

Rev Stauffer and Mrs Stauffer with Betty Ann returned from San Antonio where he attended a rally for Arthur Long the new state secretary of the Christian Church All-Department. He preached at Central Christian Church on Sunday morning and evening and broadcast the Monday devotional over WOATL.

Stauffer Betty Ann San Antonio Arthur Long The Christian Church All-Department Staufer

Bald Headed Women and Testless View Save Fine at Court

In Del Rio a woman cited for over staying a Main Street parking spot claims a beauty parlor session exceeded an hour. The judge dismisses the case joking that no beauty can be done in that time. An elderly man appeals to similar alibi, then a one tooth dentist chair case is noted. The court finally fines another motorist two dollars.

Wien Troy del Rio Sea of Freedom

Cattle Raisers to Meet in San Angelo For Co-op Plan

The 14th annual Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers convention opens March 4 in San Angelo drawing 3,000 members from 25 states Mexico and Canada. Leaders including Alexander Legge and C B Denman will discuss forming a cooperative livestock marketing association to secure steady Southwest markets. A pony express ride, race festival and museum dedication are part of the events.

of Livestock Marketing Co-op Southwest Texas Cattle Raisers Association San Angelo Mar Southwest Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Pony Express Tate Moss Moss Liano Gillespie Livestock Marketing Association West Texas Old Fort Concho Army Post Denman Legge Cattle Raisers’ Association Mexico Canada

Barnhill to Name Census Takers for Val Verde County

Census enumerators for Val Verde County will be named soon with a Del Rio meeting to issue final instructions. David W. Barnhill, Uvalde census supervisor, said nine enumerators will be chosen, and a Del Rio school will train them for Val Verde Kinney Maverick counties. The industrial census for Del Rio may be delayed. a Bureau of the Census representative has not yet arrived. The population census begins April 2, not April 1.

Val Verde County David W. Barnhill Uvalde 2St de Rio Mr. Barnhill del Rio Val Verde Kinney Maverick Bureau of the Census Census Bureau G. A. Stewart

Whatley Given 8 Year Prison Term In Waco

A jury in Waco found barber Lee Whatley guilty of a January restaurant shooting affray with Sam Just. Punishment was assessed at 23 years in the state penitentiary. Whatley also faces indictment for the killing of Alex Bush during the affray. He testified family trouble caused the shootings.

Whatley Given Waco Unitet Lee Whatley Sam Whatley Alex Bush

Voodoo Remains With Negro Who Dies for Crime

At Huntsville penitentiary Bishop Adams a Black man dies after midnight on March 13, having alternated between Catholic and Baptist faiths while clinging to voodoo rituals. Adams who murdered William Glober an Austin grocer during a robbery last year paid the extreme penalty.

Huntsville Mar Adams Austin William Glober

Flames Destroy 6 Dallas Homes

Six homes were destroyed by fire in Dallas causing over 15000 dollars in damage. The origin of the blaze was not known.

Dallas United Press Mar

Association Will Open Drive to Show Growers Benefits

Sonora reports prominent Sutton County ranchman Sam Allison boasts a cow that yields cream butter sweet milk and clabber along with cheese. Houston Stokes corroborates the claim after spending the night at Allison's ranch describing the cow as a unique prize animal and the only one in the world.

Sonora Sam Allison Sutton County Houston Stokes Mr. Allison Stokes Allison

Planes At Del Rio Airport Speak Activity

Del Rio airport shows aviation activity with four ships on the field including two Eagle Rocks and two Wacos. J C Barnard from Colorado Springs operates an Eagle Rock for passenger flights. The Del Rio Aviation Club's Eagle Rock is under repairs while Emory Davis Waco and another local Waco remain. A ship from Sterling City was rerouted after a landing mishap involving a cow.

Deli Rio Eagle Rocks Wacos J.C. Barnard Colorado Springs del Rio Aviation Club Emory Davis Waco Waco Aviation Club Sterling City del Rio

Menard Man and Stepson Shot in Mystery Affray

W L Olivera and stepson Leman Bailey aged 15 were wounded in an affray Tuesday night in Menard. Bailey is not expected to survive a bullet wound to the abdomen. Olivera is held in county jail without bond awaiting the boy’s outcome, his estranged wife being Bailey’s mother.

Menard W. L. Olivera Leman Bailey Bailey Oliver

Body of Child Disinterred to Father's Grave

The body of Marjory Wood who died in 1924 at eight months old was disinterred from Westlawn Cemetery on Wednesday and sent to Athens Texas for reinterment beside her father Dred T Wood who had died months earlier. The Doran Undertaking Co conducted the commission.

Marjory Wood Westlawn Athens Texas Dred T. Wood Doran Undertaking Co

Weather: Cloudy and unsettled with near record warmth

Weather summary notes cloudy unsettled conditions tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures. Yesterday’s high reached 63 degrees and the low dropped to 48.

West Texas Weather: Cloudy Unsettled Tonight Into Friday

Weather bulletin notes cloudy and unsettled conditions across West Texas tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures expected in the southern portion tonight.

West Texas

Wool and Mohair Association Opposes Federal Plan

The Wool and Mohair Association of Texas announced at a San Angelo meeting that the National Wool Marketing Corporation plan under the Federal Farm Board does not serve growers. Leaders including Robert Massie warned of a campaign to promote cooperative marketing while noting ongoing formation details and future announcements.

San Angelo Mar Wool and Mohair Association of Texas National Wool Marketing Corporation Federal Farm Board National Wool Growers’ Association Robert Massie Wool Growers Central Storage Company Warehouse Assolation West Texas Sheepmen Um Warehouses Central National Bank Directors’ Room C. C. Belcher del Rio Wood and Mohair Company A. C. Schreiner Schreiner Wool Ae Mohair Company Kerrvill Pred Horner Kennes Uvalde F Kirkland Rocksprings Livestock Loan Company Rocksprings G. C. Magruder West T. Wool and Mohair Association Mertzon Wool Growers Central Age Company of Sol Mayer Texas Wool and Mohair Company Mayer

Cemetery Meeting Friday in Del Rio

The Del Rio Cemetery Association will meet Friday at 3 PM at Mrs J M Thompsons home on South 5 Street. Good attendance is desired as there is important business to be discussed and handled.

del Rio J. M. Thompson South 5

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