Bond Granted in Lindbergh Baby Case Search Plans Expanded
Latta granted bond in a murder case as new plans were laid for the Lindbergh baby search. A nationwide conference of police agencies met at Lindbergh's summons to outline the continued effort. Investigators report possible threats in the ransom note and indicate amateur kidnappers left footprints. Authorities consider Denver gang rumors and broaden the hunt to Jackson Kentucky and the liner City of Baltimore en route to Hamburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
Hopewell, N. J
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
United Press Today
United Press
Finsger
Lindbergh
Trenton
Denver
Colo
New York
Hopewell
N. J
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Jackson
Baltimore
Hamburg
Germany
Associated Press
Fire Causes Small Damage to Former M E Parsonage
A spark from an open fireplace started a small blaze late Saturday at the old Methodist parsonage on Pecan Street. The fire confined to the south wing, where a sewing machine company is housed. the south end is occupied by Mrs. Nellie Buchanan, school tax assessor and collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecan Street
Nellie Buchanan
Hitler to Force Hindenburg Into Run-off Election
Berlin March 14. President Paul von Hindenburg accepted his candidacy for a run-off on April 16 after receiving over 18 million votes in the first round, short of a majority against four opponents. Adolf Hitler urged a second ballot despite costs and renewed his demand for the runoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Paul von Hindenburg
von Hindenburg
Adolph Hitler
Odessa airport gains improvements under Junior Chamber of Commerce
The Odessa chapter of the Junior Chamber of Commerce oversees airport upgrades including graded runways and new markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Texas
U.P
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Wets Lose Motion But Show Strength In House Voting
In Washington on March 1, anti prohibitionists failed to discharge the judiciary committee and bring the Beck Linthicum resolution to the floor. The 227 to 187 vote kept the measure from direct House consideration, with Texas representatives Buchanan Brenham Kleberg Corpus Christi and Mansfield among supporters.
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House
Judiciary Committee
Texas
Buchanan
Brenham
Kleberg
Corpus Christi
Mansfield
Columbus
Wool Rate to Boston Cut by Water Route
Texas ranchmen welcomed lower shipping costs for wool and mohair from gulf ports to Boston. J R Aston of Lykes Brothers said the rate to Boston warehouses is 75 cents per 100 pounds, down from 97 cents last year. Munson Steamship lines will handle port to port service with Texas shipments increasing in 1932, including planned special sailings for large lots.
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Texas Gulf Ports
Boston
J. R. Aston
Lykes Brothers Steamship, Inc
Houston
Galveston
Aston
Munson Steamship Lines
Sykes Brothers
Munson Lines
New York
American
Texas Gulf Points
Texas
Mr. Aston
Kerrville
San Antonio
West Texas
New Faces in List of Rodeo Champs Named
Rodeoland crowned new champions after last night's Stock Show finals. Winners include Pete Knight Calgary bronco riding Johnny Schneider Livermore bareback bronco riding Elmer Hepler Carlsbad steer riding E Pardee La Junta calf roping Rene Shelton Tilden cowgirl bronc riding Rube Roberts Fort Worth steer wrestling Tad Luncs cowgirl fancy riding Chester Byers Fort Worth fancy roping Buck Stuart Fort Worth fancy riding.
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Pete Knight
Calgary
Johnny Schneider
Livermore
Cal
Elmer Hepler
Carlsbad
N. M
E. Pardee
LaJunta
Col
Rene Shelton
Tilden
Texas
Rube Roberts
Fort Worth
Tad Luncs
Chester Byers
Buck Stuart
Kreuger Death Triggers Swede Investment Woes
Swedish families faced heavy losses as Ivar Kreuger’s death in Paris Saturday sent shockwaves through Kreuger and Toll holdings. Premier of Sweden said losses cannot be determined yet and government is not deeply involved. Parliament imposed a one month moratorium to avert wider financial trouble.
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London
Kreuger
Ivar Kreuger
Paris
Daily Herald
Permier Eman
Sweden
Stockholm
Valley Frost Wrecks Rio Grande Crops in March
Frost in the lower Rio Grande Valley caused heavy damage to beans tomatoes and potatoes with replanting underway in spots. The cold spell slowed onion growth delayed harvests and hurt early truck crops citrus trees and other fruits from Laredo to Brownsville.
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San Benito
Mar
Rio Grande Valley
Laredo
Brownsville
Children Find Parents Slain in Farm House Beaumont
The couple Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cotton were shot to death in their Beaumont area home. A shotgun lay in the kitchen. Coroner J. A. Ward returned a verdict of murder and death by own action. The couple’s two children discovered the bodies upon returning from an errand.
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Beaumont
Mar
Henry Cotton
J. A. Ward
Heroine of Rocksprings storm dead remembered
Funeral services were held in Rocksprings for Mrs. Gladys Johnson who remained at her post as a telephone operator during the 1927 Rocksprings tornado. She died Sunday morning at the M and 8 Hospital in San Antonio after ten days of medical treatment. Surviving relatives include her husband in Calexico California, her parents Mr and Mrs F A Brink of Rocksprings, four brothers Elmer Taylor and Frank Green in San Antonio Clyde and Grady Brink in Rocksprings, and three sisters Mrs Jack Harriss and Misses Lurine and Emma Wayne Brink.
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Gladys Johnson
Edwards County
Rocksprings
Johnson
Calexico
Calif
F. A. Brink
Clyde
Grady Brink
Cattle Raisers Meet in El Paso With Big Turnout Expected
El Paso hosts the fifty sixth annual Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association convention March 15 to 17. Delegates rush to secure hotel rooms as reduced railroad rates from Texas New Mexico Arizona California Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri ease travel. The El Paso Chamber of Commerce plans a pre convention banquet with Gov Ross Sterling addressing the first session and welcome speeches from Mayor R E Sherman and W W Turney. Highlights include invitations to federal and international officials and a closing day talk by Rep R E Kieberg.
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EL Paso
Mar
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Ross Stering
R. E. Sherman
W. W. Turney
Cole R. Stevenson
Junction
Wool Marketing Corp Denies Over Advance Repayment
Boston March 14: J Byron Wilson general manager of the National Wool Marketing Corporation says no proceeds from sale of 1930 and 1932 wool shipments will be withheld to cover over advances on 1930 shipments. He notes operating costs have been reduced and service will improve while awaiting a long-term recovery for mutton lambs and wool. Pre-shearing loans are now being issued to help growers through droughts and severe winter conditions.
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Boston
National Wool Marketing Corporation
J. Byron Wilson
General Manister
Wilson
National
Dobie and Mueller Win Guggenheim Fellowships
The Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced 57 fellowships with a $2500 stipend. J Frank Dobie of the University of Texas earned one to write books on people of Northern Mexico, and Heyman J Mueller of UT biology also received an award.
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J. Frank Dobie
Mueller
Guggenheim
New York
Mar
The
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
University of Texas
Mexico
Heyman J Mueller
Fire damages patrol truck after noon incident
A civilian patrol truck belonging to the U.S. Border Patrol sustained substantial damage estimated at ten dollars after a fire erupted shortly after noon. The blaze started in the vacuum tank and burned wiring in the engine before firefighters extinguished it.
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U.S. 1S
Border Patrol
Defense Attorneys Seek Bond in Del Rican Case
Defense lawyers file a writ seeking bond for Del Rican as the Senate agriculture committee in a report unanimously approves the Norris bill on government operation of Muscle Shoals. The panel said a nationwide propaganda drive aimed to gain private profit under the pretense of supplying cheaper fertilizer to farmers.
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Washington
Mar
Senate Agriculture Committee
Muscle Shoals
Trial of Gangster McGanegal for Habitual Murder in Texas
In Houston on March 14, Barney McGanegal faces trial on a habitual murder charge tied to the Scrivnor McGanegal McCabe gang. Prosecution cites confessions linking McGanegal to the 1915 Brownlee murder and to killing John Cherris after a dispute over theft shares, with key testimony from Jack Jones.
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McGanegal
John
Macklin
McGonegal
Jack Jones
Cherris
Slam
Brazos River
East Columbia
South
Texas
Jones
C. A
Keggy Jones
MecGanegal
Attoney O'Brien Stevens
Del Rio Weather Fair and Warmer Tonight into Tuesday
The Del Rio area reports fair conditions with a slight warmup ahead. Yesterday's high reached 60 degrees with a low near 25, and this morning's minimum was 31.
China's Weakness Noted as Lack of Highways Impacts Military
A brief observation notes that China's greatest military weakness stems from insufficient highway infrastructure. It forecasts generally fair and warmer conditions tonight and Tuesday across the region.
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China
Latta bond set in Del Rio murder case at Eagle Pass
Lawrence Latta 33 charged with murdering wife Estelle Calli Latta in Del Rio found before Judge Joseph Jones in 64th District Court. Habeas corpus granted. bond set at 7500. Latta returned to Del Rio after hearing. defense attorneys and district attorney present. Also noted are suits totaling 210000 against Maverick County Water Improvement District No 1 and the Water Board and a separate claim for 10000 by the Estate of C P Scales for road use of ranch property.
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Eagle Pass, Mar. Nf
Lawrence Latta
del Rio
Estelle Calli Latta
Joseph Jones
64Rd District Court
Latta
Mo L. “Bud” Whistler
Jones and Lyles
Julas LaCrosse
Jin Eagle Pass
Water Board
Eagle Pass Court
Maverick County
Th Water Board
C. P. Scales
Scales
Eagle Pass
Former Del Rio Band Man Named Contest Judge
R. A Dhossche a former Del Rican will be a judge at the annual band and orchestra contest in Edinburg on March 17 and 18. He came to Del Rio in 1917 with a military band and later organized the Del Rio Band in 1924 1925. He directed the Magnolia band Beaumont until its disbandment and now heads Beaumont High School band. The Edinburg event draws more than a score of South Texas school organizations as part of the State band and orchestra contest.
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R. A Dhossche
Edinburo
Dhossche
del Rio
Magnolia
Beaumont
Edinburg
South Texas
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Federico Elizondo
Villa Acuna
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Rodeoland
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W. Carlton Mobley
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Washington, D. C
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Chicago
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Chihuahua
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Agriculture
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Arthur Seligman
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R E. Kieberg
Association
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Uvalde
W. T Coble
Amarillo
W. E. Connell
EF. B. Spiller
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Dayton Moses
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