Rebels Surrender Agua Prieta Stronghold In Mexico
The Agua Prieta garrison near Sonora surrendered to Mexican federal troops on amnesty terms offered by General Almazan as he advances from Chihuahua. Some 900 rebels under General Antonio Medina gave up, leaving General Escobar as the remaining insurgent leader, possibly heading toward the boundary.
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Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Almazan
Chihuahua
Antonio Medina
Escobar
Roberto Cruz
Sinaloa
Epco editor charged with criminal libel
Alice editor Harry Edwards publisher of the Epco group was arrested in Brooks county on a criminal libel charge sworn by S D Autry secretary of the Falfurrias Chamber of Commerce He was released on his own recognizance Examining trial set at Falfurrias Edwards has led a campaign against powerful interests accused of hindering local development The charge stems from a Brooks County Texan article alleging the chamber secretary is incompetent for his position
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Alice
Harry Edwards
Epco Group of Papers
Jack Ballards
Brooks County
S. D. Autry
Falfurrias
Texan
Odd Fellows Hold Meeting with Eagle Pass Lodge Visitors
Fifteen Odd Fellows from the Eagle Pass lodge visited Del Rio for a special program. Two new members received the first degree Alfred Geib and Jim Smith. The visitors and Del Rio members shared addresses and refreshments after the ceremony. An invitation was extended for Del Rio to complete the remaining degrees in Eagle Pass next Monday. Work on the new hall progresses toward a future dedication involving the Austin lodge and Barry Miller.
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Eagle Pass Lodge
del Rio Lodge
H. & Davies
A. B. Herring
C. E. Herring
H. Frick
John King
Henry Etta
John Southall
R. Richardson
E. Davis
John Faust
Eagle Pass
C. E. Hathaway
San Antonio
del Rio
Alfred Geib
Jim Smith
Ed Bennett
Home Lodge
Austin Lodge
Barry Miller
Dallas
San Saba Reports Ten Day Livestock Shipments
San Saba reports 35 cattle sheep and goats moved in the past ten days with Earl Avery handling 19 of 23 cattle cars. The shipments reflect steady livestock activity from the Texas town amid ongoing market demand.
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San Saba
Earl Avery
Party visits Austin to urge arts and industries college funding
Porter A. Whaley of the Kingsville area chamber joins a South Texas committee heading to Austin to meet with the Senate Finance Committee about funding for the College of Arts and Industries at Kingsville. The school, formerly South Texas State Teachers College, was transformed to meet future regional growth needs. Other travelers include H. B. Baldwin, Dr. R. B. Cousins, E. B. Erard, and Ray Leeman.
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San Antonio
Porter A. Whaley
Chamber of Commerce
South Texas
Austin
Senate Finance Committee
College of Arts and Industries
Kingsville
South Texas State Teachers College
Fire Destroys East Del Rio Home in Early Morning Blaze
Fire destroyed a small wooden home owned by Car ado Guero in East Del Rio at dawn. The loss was valued at $500 without insurance as firefighters struggled to reach a distant water supply and could not save the building.
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Carado Guero
del Rio
Gueros
Federal Court Session Set for Immigration Cases in Del Rio
Judge Duval West from San Antonio will hold a called federal court session in Del Rio to hear immigration law violations where defendants plead guilty. There will be no jury, and deportation is likely in each case. Immediate action is needed as a new immigration law, effective March 4, is filling jails fast. U S Commissioner Smith has already committed many offenders and sent a bus to Eagle Pass under Judge West’s direction.
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Duval West
San Antonio
del Rio
United States District Court
United States
Smith
Eagle Pass
Judge West
Caldwell Brothers Reunite After 27 Years in Breckenridge
In Breckenridge on May 1 the Caldwell brothers aged 63 65 and 66 reunited for the first time in 27 years. They had separated after leaving Texas when the range was wild and settlements scarce. R L Caldwell lives in Breckenridge W T Caldwell in Stanton and C D Caldwell in Seymour.
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Breckenridge
Caldwell Brothers
Texas
R. L. Caldwell
Breckenride
W. T. Caldwell
Stanton
C. D. Caldwell
Seymour
Lila Sharpe Run Over By Speeder
Mrs. Turner Keller was called to San Antonio on account of the serious injury to her niece Lila Sharpe age 12 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Sharpe The girl was run over by a speeding automobile and is confined in a hospital for several weeks The driver of the car assumes responsibility for the accident and is paying hospital expenses The Sharpe family formerly lived in Del Rio and have many friends here
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Turner Keller
San Antonio
Lila Sharpe
Jeff Sharpe
Sharpe
del Rio
Keller
Texas Farms Keep Top Crop Value Lead Nine Years
For nine years Texas has led all states in farm crop value with no reason to think this position will change. The statement underscores Texas dominance in agricultural output and market value.
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Texas
States of the Union
Opposition to County Audit in Hutchinson
Stinnett May 1. Seven men petition to restrain Hutchinson county officials from proceeding with an audit contracted by the county commissioners. They claim the contract letting was not advertised and costs are prohibitive. Judge Willis weighs a permanent restraining order on salaries for two highway patrolmen as 700 tax suits are set for the term.
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L. FE. Cahill and Company
Willis
Today's Freak Stories New Haven and Father-Son Race
In New Haven Connecticut on May 1 a spring heat wave broke records as workers labored behind barricades bearing No Parking Snow removal signs. In Aberdeen Washington on May 1 Dr O R Austin defeated his 24 year old son Harold in a 50 yard sprint in the Father Son race.
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New Haven
Conn
Aberdeen
Wash
O. R. Austin
Harold
Hutchinson County Wheat Crop Forecast Says Heavy Yield Ahead
Barger May 1. Hutchinson county wheat acreage is larger and in better shape than in 1928. J R Kirk county commissioner forecasts at least 50 000 bushels this year with 20 bushels or more per acre. Several more rains are needed to insure the crop.
Nineteen Mexican revolutions in nineteen years recapped
United Press reports a retrospective tally of Mexican revolutions from 1910 to 1929, outlining nineteen distinct uprisings led by figures such as Madero Zapata Obregon Villa and Calles, with massive casualties and property losses, from Diaz era to the Escobar rising.
Triangle Led Midnight Shot Breckenridge
May 1 report says 23 year old Maymie Veach is near death from a shot reportedly fired by Clint Williams who allegedly entertained Veach’s wife at midnight. Williams is in police custody in Breckenridge. Washington notes last week had cool nights limiting germination and widely distributed rainfall.
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Breckenridge
Janmie Veach
Clint Williams
Veach
Washington
Second Lieutenant John Banta Killed Landing at Brooks Field
Air student and Brooke Field officer from the Philippines, a West Point graduate, died instantly today while trying to land a plane on the auxiliary field at Brooks Field. In Lufkin Tony Wilson, 45, a city employee, died from injuries after being struck by a Southern Pacific train last night.
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San Antonio
John Banta
Philippines
West Point
Brooks Field
Banta
Lufkin
Tony Wilson
Southern Pacific
Cousins Reunite After 65 Years Across Texas
J W Newton of Del Rio and John Newton of Brownwood, cousins, met in Del Rio yesterday for the first time since the Civil War era. John came from San Angelo with nephew Billy Gaines. They recalled home spun suits and the barrow knife borrowed long ago as they shared memories. Newton plans to stay in Del Rio a few days.
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J. W. Newton
John Newton
Brownwood
John
San Angelo
Billy Gaines
Lee
California
Texas
Johnnie
del Rio
Johnnies
Mr. Newton
Boys Capture Rotary Today at Roswell Luncheon
The Rotary Club of Roswell housed a full audience for Boys Week with speakers including Mrs. M Pearl Sheen Wright and Rev E E Dawson. Sam Walk detailed Industrial Day outings to Del Rio plants and Devil's River dam while John Rowland praised the week’s success and future promise.
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Rotary
Rotary International
Dinme
Roswell
A. McDougald
M. Pearl Sheen Wright
The
Chautaqua
Devil's River
John Rowland
May Day Unrest Roils Berlin Washington Paris Reports
May Day disturbances sparked widespread disorder as thousands of workers marched in Berlin despite police suppression. One person killed and twenty injured. In Washington nearly one hundred youths joined a May Day strike pledging Communist loyalty. Paris reports 2885 arrests for May Day disorders at labor and Communist meetings.
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Berlin
Washington
Paris
Electric shovel from Missouri coal mine boosts labor equivalent
An electric shovel stripping earth at a Missouri coal mine is said to equal the hand labor of 40 men, highlighting a major efficiency gain.
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Missouri
Conditions in Texas Improve Says Federal Reserve Review
Reports show generally good conditions in the Eleventh Federal Reserve district centered on Dallas. Banks report a 5% rise in deposits to 151 million dollars for March 31, with improved agricultural prospects after heavy rains. Corn and cotton planting advances, livestock in good condition, and rising business activity accompany the drought rebound.
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Dallas
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Texas
New Mexico
West
Nothwest Texas
Governor Moody Submits Sixteen New Legislative Topics
Governor Moody today sent sixteen new topics to the Texas legislature signaling another possible special session. The measures cover interstate water compacts, public waters, banking laws, livestock sanitary laws, a blue sky law, mutual insurance regulation, Gulf Coast canals, vital statistics, sanitary code, predatory animal laws, Confederate widows pensions, justice of the peace paying defects, and agriculture concerns at Texas A and M and the state Department of Education.
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Austin
Moody
Ro Grande
Mutual Plan of Mutual Insurance
Gulf Coast
Missionaries to Meet in Breckenridge Texas
A three day Texas Christian Missionary gathering is planned in Breckenridge starting May 13 with twenty nine ministers and lay leaders on the program. Speakers include J B Holmes Marion Ross Bessie Hart L N D Wells Roy Biser FE M Wiats H L Pickerid and Rev Clifford S Weaver president of the convention.
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Breckenridge
Texas Christian Missionary Groups
Christian Church In
Texas
J. B. Holmes
Fort Worth
Marion Ross
Boyd Keith
Dallas
Harry G. Knowles
Houston
Bessie Hart
L. N. D. Wells
Brady Plans Flower Show
Brady May 1. A flower show to exhibit varieties of flowers grown in Brady yards and gardens is being planned by the Brady Garden Club. The date will be in June. The club was recently organized with Mrs. PF. W. Lazalier as chairman. Permanent officers are to be elected in May.
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Brady
Brady Yards
Brady Garden Club
PF. W. Lazalier
Shriners Sign For Council Trip From San Antonio
More than 200 nobles of Alcafar Temple San Antonio have registered for a special train leaving May 28 for the Imperial Council in Los Angeles June 4. The three day convention will be announced by A R Marker editor of Scottish Rite News.
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San Antonio
Alcafar Temple
Imperial Council
Los Angeles
A. R. Marker
Scottish Rite News
Cuero To Ship 50 to 60 Carloads of Tomatoes This Season
Cuero will move between 50 and 60 cars of tomatoes this season. The estimate comes from A. O. Wallis of Jacksonville after a survey of the area done with T. L Colvin, leader of tomato growing for the Guadalupe Valley Truck Growers Association.
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CUERO
A. O. Wallis
Jacksonville
T. L Colvin
Guadalupe Valley Truck Growers Association
Evening News Classifieds Offer One Cent Per Word
Classified ads in the Evening News promise payment of one cent per word with cash on delivery. Advertisers are urged to place notices quickly to secure runs and favorable placement.
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Evening News
Growth in Del Rio Shines Through New Electric Meters
Light meters in Del Rio show the city’s forward march with 56 installations in April. New meters serve both growing businesses such as United Cigar Store and Mistletoe Creamery and numerous new homes, listing many residents and local firms by name.
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del Rio
Menia
U United Cigar Store
Mistletoe Creamery
John Dobkins Garner
Val Verde
Bei Rio
United Cigar Store
A. W. Self
J. L. Durham
Gilbert Strother
Cornelia Keller
Double Killing in Waxahachie Trial Report
May 1. The rejection of Lola B Roller an 11 year old divorcee provoked a tragic double killing in Waxahachie. Harry F Dowling of Temple shot then fled as Hemp kin killed Roller. Hempkin, Roller's uncle, was later killed by a county grand jury after the doctor had shot Roller three times.
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Waxahachie
Lola B. Roller
Harry F. Dowling
Temple
Dowling
HL. L. Hempkin
Hallsville and Marshall Meet for East Texas League Title
Hallsville and Marshall high schools meet in Hallsville to decide the first half East Texas high school baseball league championship. Koon will pitch for Hallsville and Casey is expected to start for Marshall.
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Hallsville
Marshall and
Hallsville Highchools
Koon
Hallsvile
Casey
Marshall
Weather Outlook for West and East Texas
West Texas shows fair but colder conditions tonight with probable frost in the Panhandle. Thursday turns fair with rising temperatures in the north. East Texas is partly cloudy and colder tonight with generally fair Thursday and colder in the northwest portion.
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West
Texas
Panhandle
Sorthwest
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