26 Mar 1929
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1929
Page
1
The impeachment committee of the Louisiana House of Representatives voted 19 charges against Governor Huey Long. They accuse him of attempting to hire an assassin to kill a legislator and of attempting to bribe a member, violating the constitution.
David S. Ingalls, known as the flying legislator, becomes assistant secretary of the navy in charge of aeronautics. At thirty he will liaise between Congress and the Navy, oversee fleet aviation, dirigible work, and aviation regulation in Ohio. His wife accompanies him on official travels as he reshapes aviation promotion and policy.
A process to manufacture alcohol from ordinary sugar canes for use as an anti knock element in gasoline has been found in Australia. A Queensland plant will reportedly produce 500000 to 600000 gallons yearly with 99 percent pure alcohol. The London General Omnibus Company has been testing the new fuel element.
San Angelo March 26 A Shell Pipe Line worker known as Sandy McDonald about 45 suffocated in a fire that destroyed the Orient hotel. Housekeeper Mrs Dillie Porch was burned perhaps fatally in the same blaze.
The Graf Zeppelin will not arrive over Jerusalem until after 7 pm due to strong winds. Thousands line the streets to greet the dirigible after a sighting at 5 15 yesterday evening near Haifa on the Mediterranean coast.
Steve Stromberg of San Antonio is upgrading the old Purington ranch in Longfellow country with extensive improvements. Charlie Young of Del Rio will transport supplies to begin construction of five large new over oil mills and eight miles of pipeline to pump water to a high point for distribution. The project reflects livestock industry prosperity and a confident outlook for long term good prices.
Captains Francisco Jiminez and Ignacio Iglesias landed at Camassary air dome Bahia Brazil at 10 30 this morning after taking off from Seville Spain shortly after noon Sunday Their 3900 mile route ended nearly 800 miles short of Rio De Janeiro They crossed the Atlantic via the Cape Verde Islands and left the record to Italians Delprete and Ferrarin who flew Rome to Natal.
The Eagle Pass Daily Guide reports threats against Julian LaCrosse over missing copies of his daily. If he fails to deliver issues by Monday court, the group plans to assault him with a shooting stick and pi his form. They threaten more drastic measures, invoking printers and newspaper men as witnesses.
W. E. Hodges was among the group who traveled to San Antonio Sunday to witness the big ball game.
Harold Johnson identified Turner as the man who robbed Farmers and Merchants Bank in Brady last Thursday. Other accused include Coy Nigh Lucile Awalt Miss Billie Ballard and Irene Curtis. Bonds set at 12500 for Turner 8000 for Miss Awalt as defense seeks reductions.
Lieut. Col Oscar Morales Lopez the Guatemalan aviator left Ellington Field Houston at 7 10 A M bound for Guatemala City via Mexico City He hopes to complete the 1700 mile trip with a single stop at Mexico City and reach it in seven to nine hours at a modern demonstration pace for a transcontinental route Martian newsroom dated March 26
Nogales Sonora March 26 Rebels announced a reversal toward American aviator G K Fuzz Morrison held for final disposition by Commander in Chief Gonzalo Escobar Morrison had waived protection by the United States upon enlisting as a Mexican federal aviator His status as an American citizen remains in doubt if released Morrison was captured after his plane was forced down near the rebel camp following a take off from the Federal stronghold to the north of Cananea at Naco Sonora His Reno Nevada parents were advised of developments by consular officers
General Gonzales Escobar, rebel commander in chief, leaves Juarez for Jiminez to lead a drive on the Calles army near Torreon with Mexico City as an objective. Reports conflict over Mazatlan, Guana juanto, and Guadalajara areas as Federal and rebel fortunes shift.
In Chicago Coliseum ten thousand spectators caused a panic during the welterweight title bout between Jackie Fields and Young Jack Thompson. A fight between two men triggered the crush, injuring 39 with twelve hospitalized. chaos swept the arena as spectators surged through the building.
Pearsall hosts a meeting to discuss a Roswell New Mexico to Corpus Christi deep water Gulf road passing Frio County. Ed Kennedy and a Houston party promote the project to explain benefits and route through fertile undeveloped lands in the area.
Formal charges accuse Captain John Randall and seven crew members of conspiracy to violate the tariff act related to the alleged smuggling and rum running craft Imalone. The vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Mexico by coast guard cutters. A preliminary hearing is set before U S Commissioner Reginald Carter Jr.
The Eagle Pass Guide reports a revival at the local Methodist church begun Sunday. The minister and church members are hopeful for a successful week with nightly preaching and a service planned for next Sunday, inviting the general public.
A Del Rio survey reports steady growth with new gas station near Roswell hotel under way and Odd Fellows hall rising. Homes and remodeling projects appear in all areas, street and sidewalk improvements ongoing, and floral shop on Main street plus a new business house on Garfield avenue rushed to completion. The town emphasizes careful, lasting expansion over boom towns and aims to be bigger and better next year.
The West Texas News at Del Rio becomes a daily paper with United Press service and new equipment. Oscar Pogue, former Eastland countian and ex Cisco News editor, is business manager. Del Rio’s growth includes a 25‑man refinery, two power dams with permit for a third, a 2 million gallon reservoir plan, and a $75,000 Methodist church.
Rumor says Steve Murphy of Sonora visited Sutton County capital this morning. Former owner editor and manager of Devil’s River News, he is described as a premier Irishman and secret representative of revolting forces across the river.
Bloodhounds from Eagle Pass were brought to Castroville to track suspects in a barn fire that destroyed a corn-filled barn near the town. The dogs were returned to Eagle Pass after failing to locate any track, according to Constable Henry Haller.
West Texas expects fair skies and cooler temperatures with possible frost in the southwest tonight. Wednesday brings generally fair and warmer conditions in the north. East Texas shows partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday, with possible showers on the west coast and cooler trends in the south.
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