City's Growth Reflected in Postal Receipts Rise
Del Rio post office shows steady gains with April 1929 receipts totaling 2203.03 vs 2077.29 a year earlier. Postmaster B J McDowell notes growth and I D Porter of the Treasury confirms a planned coat of paint and cleaning for the federal building after months of urging.
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del Rio
B. J. McDowell
I. D. Porter
Treasury Department
Washington
McDowell
Federal
Department
Cotton Planting Hampered by Cold Wet Weather
Washington May 8 government weather report says the week was unfavorable for cotton. East of the Mississippi frequent rains wet soil and low night temperatures hindered planting and early growth while southern areas improved. Texas shows mixed conditions with deterioration from cool nights wind and sand. Northern and western regions report soil too dry.
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Washington
Mississippi
Texas
Woman Charged With Car Theft Near Comstock
Officer Tilley of the customs service arrested Wilma Gancy of Rock Springs yesterday evening for possessing a stolen automobile. She was found on the road outside Comstock. The car was reported missing from Rock Springs. Sheriff FE S Young of Edwards County identified the vehicle and returned Gancy to Rock Springs to face theft charges.
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Tilley
Customs Service
Wilma Gancy
Rocksprings
Comstock
FE. S. Young
Edwards County
Drisdale Car Rolls After Accident Near Comstock
Mr and Mrs Lee Drisdale were in a new Franklin when their car rolled two or three times on a slope near Comstock while en route to the ranch. Both were injured but not seriously, the top crushed though other damage limited. Drisdale was reportedly seen later, though verification was unclear.
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Lee Drisdale
Comstock
Franklin
Dinsdale
Country Home Burns Five Miles From San Antonio
The Hopkins residence on the Vance Jackson road burned early Tuesday night. damage was about 30000 dollars. City firemen saved nearby outbuildings and a windmill tank but could not save all water. Joseph M Hopkins and family were in San Antonio. cause undetermined. Little furniture inside saved. outhouse items damaged.
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San Antonio
Joseph M. Hopkins
Vance Jackson
Hopkins
Colquitt Earns Seat on U S Mediation Board
Former Texas Governor O B Colquitt was unanimously approved today by the Interstate Commerce Committee as a member of the United States Board of Mediation. The action places Colquitt on the federal panel amid a Washington context on May 8.
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Washington
O. B. Colquitt
Texas
United States Board of Mediation
Interstate Commerce Committee
Mexican Killed Near Comstock By Truck
An accident near Comstock Tuesday afternoon killed Lupe Diaz, a Mexican, as a Beadle O Bryan truck hit him while the driver, a boy, honked to warn but did not slow. An examining trial is set for tomorrow to establish the facts.
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Comstock
Lupe Diaz
del Rio
Diaz
Beadle O'Bryan
Rotarians See Need of Songs at Del Rio Luncheon
The Del Rio Rotary Club held a well attended meeting with Walter Earnest presiding and a letter from the Dallas committee on entertaining Rotary International this year. Members discussed how many would travel by car to Dallas and seating needs for delegates, noting an estimate of 4000 cars.
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del Rio Rotary Club
Walter Earnest
Dallas
Rotary International
Former Citizen Charles E. Franks Buried in Del Rio
Charles E. Franks, well known in Del Rio, died at his brother Fred Franks home in Junction yesterday. His body arrived by land to Del Rio this afternoon and funeral services were held at Doran chapel at 4 30. Burial took place at West Lawn cemetery with Rev. James Black officiating. Franks spent most of his life in Val Verde county and had recently lived in Kimble County where he passed away after a long illness. He was mourned by many friends who regarded him as a good man.
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Charles E. Franks
del Rio
Fred Franks
Junction
Doran Chapel
Westlawn Cemetery
James Black
Charles Franks
Val Verde County
Juno Country
Kimble County
Dan Moody
Moody
United States
Morris Sheppard
Austin
Bobbitt
Laredo
al Smith
Babbitt
Pat Neff
Neff
Hidalgo County
A. Y. Baker
Earthquake Wrecks New Zealand Homes
A strong quake hit Auckland causing widespread damage as buildings collapsed and chimneys fell. Residents panicked while emergency crews assessed ruin across the city.
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New Zealand
Aukland
Texas lawmakers face slow progress as income tax bill falters
Austin May 8 United Press The Mauritz income tax bill stands little chance this special session as lawmakers cite limited time and desire to study the 60 page measure. Supporters note reform benefits but fear rapid passage will fail. Governor Moody faces pressure over appropriations and potential revolts as legislation stalls and party lines harden.
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Gordon K. Shearer
United Press
Austin
House Committee On Revenue and Taxation
Phil L. Sanders
Nacogdoches
Barren
Board of Education
Expert Ad-Man Joins Del Rio News Advertising
J D Howze, longtime Reach MacLymont ad chief, becomes advertising manager for The Del Rio Evening News and The Val Verde County Herald. He arrived from San Antonio and starts today after prior work in California and at the San Antonio Express. He directs ad efforts for both papers and invites advertiser cooperation.
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J.D. Howze
Reach-MacLymont
del Rio Evening News
Val Verde County Herald
Mr. Howze
San Antonio
Home Burned Tuesday Night in Chihuahua
Fire destroyed the frame home of Francisco Cardenas in Chihuahua at a late hour. Despite a rapid response the blaze spread due to lateness in reporting and high winds. Neighbors fought to stop it from reaching adjacent houses as crews worked to contain the fire. The residence was large and old, with an uncertain total loss.
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Francisco Cardenas
Chihuahua
Ames
Heavy April auto exports through Laredo to Mexico
In April the heaviest export of American made automobiles through Laredo to Mexico since October 1928 was recorded. Brennan and Corrigan custom brokers report 216 carloads or about 1500 cars passed through the port.
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Laredo
Mexico
Brennan and Corrigan
Train Kills Man In Fort Worth Crossing
A Santa Fe railway train struck and fatally injured Harry H. Schulz about 50 as he was crossing a street in a residential Fort Worth district on Tuesday.
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Fort Worth
Harry H. Schulz
Hunters Show Hounds at Big Texas Hunt Meet
The Texas Fox and Hunters Association held its annual spring hunting meet in Archer City May 8. Event runs through Thursday with Silver roving cups for field trial and bench show winners. President Carl L. Dupuy of Lufkin presents a special challenge cup to the field trial winner. Roy Hudgins of Archer City organized arrangements with Fred Forman of Throckmorton as Master of Hounds. Experienced riders named as field judges to ensure no dog is overlooked. The hunt was delayed to avoid high winds.
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Archer City
Texas Fox and Hunters Association
Carl L. Dupuy
Lufkin
Roy Hudgins
Fred Forman
Throckmorton
Batesville Plans To Convert Courthouse Into Center
Batesville remains Zavala county seat until last year and hosts a community building project. An entertainment event raised over 100 dollars for remodeling the old stone courthouse, now vacant since the county seat moved to Crystal City. The square location is ideal for a community hub.
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Batesville
Zavala County
Crystal City
Better Roads Draw More Tourists to Uvalde
West of Uvalde as well as routes to San Antonio show improved road conditions drawing more tourists and campers. The southern Texas route via Del Rio and Uvalde is praised for smoother stretches while northern paths remain rough but passable. Warmer weather boosts canyon visits north of Uvalde and summer camps along the Nueces and Pinos attract Texans buying sites and building homes.
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Uvalde
Fl Paso
San Antonio
del Rio
Nueces
Pino
Texas
Women's Clubs Invited to Meet in Del Rio
Fifth District Federation of Women's Clubs in Laredo receives invitation to hold its next annual meeting in Del Rio. The message comes from the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce Rotary and other local organizations urging selection of the Queen City of the Rio Grande for the gathering.
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
Laredo
del Rio
Mother's grief may prove fatal in Walton death case
In McAlester Oklahoma May 8 physicians said grief over the death of Tom Walton shot and killed in Amarillo last Saturday by his father in law Judge Hamilton may be fatal to Mrs Tom Walton. She cannot attend the funeral and a trained nurse attends her constantly.
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Mcalester
Okla
Tom Walton
Amarillo
Judge Hamilton
DeMaleys
Flag pole stolen from Revere resident yard
Frank Cook reported the 40 foot flag pole was dug up from his lawn and carted away while he was at work. In another item from Sheville North Carolina justice Ze bulon Shipman advertised for business in local papers, saying he has no political bosses to throw work his way and would appreciate business by the people.
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Revere
Mass
Frank Cook
Sheville
N. C
Zebulon Shipman
Brady Robbery Cases Set for May 20 in McCulloch County
The county court docket will open May 20 with more than 100 civil and criminal cases. Key items include Turner and Awalt facing bank robbery charges from the March 21 Vrady case. The Del Rio school system reports 1928-29 near graduation with 38 graduates and a large class, plus details on the new school board and district scholastic census.
Ratliff Faces Death in Bank Robbery Case
Austin May 8 Marshall Ratliff already serving life for the Cisco bank robbery is sentenced to death for murder during the attempted escape. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death verdict. The 1927 Christmas Eve robbery netted twelve thousand dollars and ended with an officer killed in a gunfight.
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Austin
Marshall Ratliff
First National Bank of
Cisco
Court of Criminal Appeals
Rathff
Soucek Reaches 40 000 Feet In World Record Flight
Lieut Apollo Soucek of Anacostia air station soared to 40000 feet in just over an hour setting a likely new world altitude record. He landed at 12 23 pm and reached near the edge of space after a 9 minute climb. The temperature was minus 60 degrees. He declined food but asked for a cigarette and then underwent a physical exam. The record paragraph was sent to the bureau of standards for calibration.
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Washington
Apollo Soucek
Anacostia Air Station
Soucek
Labor calls probe into long mill hours and low pay
William Green of the American Federation of Labor told the Senate manufacturers committee that southern textile mill workers, including women and children, labor 50 to 60 hours weekly for wages of 8 to 12 dollars. He pressed approval of the Wheeler resolution to investigate the conditions.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Senate Manufacturers’ Committee
Wheeler
No Automobiles on Bermuda Islands
Hamilton Bermuda May 8 The Bermuda House of Assembly rejected measures to allow automobiles on the island Union government run buses would use a railway under construction upon completion The proposals faced opposition as officials favored limited bus service over private autos
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Bermuda House of Assemby Ha
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Weather summary for West and East Texas
West Texas reports cloudy conditions with showers in the east tonight, cooler in the north. Thursday will be partly cloudy. East Texas forecasts local thunder showers and cooler air in the north portion with cooler, showery conditions in the east portion on Thursday.
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West Texas
East Portion
North Portion
East Texas
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