Mexico Offers Large Grazing Lands in Chihuahua
The Mexican government plans to open about 741,300 acres in western Chihuahua for grazing. General administrator J. Vargas Cienfuero said a party of American ranchers will tour the San Luis haciendas area, part of the old Terrazas property seized by the government. Leasing terms will be favorable with low rates and possible mid ownership options. Headquarters are at Hacienda San Luis Vida Ahumada, Chihuahua.
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EL Paso
Chihuahua
J. Vargas
Cienfueron
Turs- Gay
Tur
San Luis Nacietia
Terrazas
el Carmen
Lake Guaman
Glamour Left West With Fences and Railroads, Says A W Keyser
Del Rioan A W Keyser, former Buffalo Bill scout, recalls a wild frontier in the 1860s to 1890s. He describes plains from Denver to Tacoma, mining camps in Nevada, and scarce towns before railroads and fences changed the West. He laments lost prosperity and open ranges as settlement expands.
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A. W. Keyser
Del
United
A.W. Keyser
del Rio
Buffalo Bill
William Cody Keyser
Saya
Western Plains
Denver
Tacoma
Keyser
Nevada
Reno
America
Idaho Jong
Iervous
Henry Plummer
Maverick County Hires Agent to Assist Farmers
Maverick County through the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the commissioners court plans to hire an agricultural agent with a $1,600 yearly county match to receive a $1,600 state grant from A and M College Extension Service. The court signed warrants and acceptance letters and expects appointment on receipt of the state paper.
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Maverick County
Pagle Pass
Chamber of Commerce
Commissioner's Court
Commissioners Court
A & M. College
A. & M. College
Briand Quits French Presidential Race at Versailles
Aristide Briand the French foreign minister withdrew from the presidential race in Versailles during the elections. Briand, a former premier, stunned French politicians and European diplomats by retiring while he appeared certain of election.
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Versailles
France
Aristide Briand
Briand
Frances
Europe
Unclear Excerpt Notes Taste and Usability
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Val Verde County Placed in 20th District Under Redistricting Bill
Del Rio officials announced a city dog drive with a veterinarian at the pound to vaccinate and issue tags for vaccines. Dogs without tags will be rounded up and euthanized. In Austin, a free conference committee report places Val Verde in the 20th district with nearby counties, as Congress reshapes districts.
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Jnc
K Lotg
Wedinaiay
Long
Canineville
Austin
House and Senate Free Conference Committee
Mitchell
Sterling
Coke Runnels
Coleman
Irion
Tom Green
Concho
McCulloch
Schiricher
Menard
Mason
Liano
Sutton
Kumble
Gillespie
Val Verde
Edwards
Real
Kerr
Kendall
Comal Bandera
Kinney
Maverick
Seek Fourth Trial For W. C. Scrivnor
GALVESTON May 13 The defense filed a motion for a new trial for W. C. Scrivnor who was sentenced to 10 years at his third trial for robbing the Texas City Bank. Scrivnor first faced a life term, and the second trial ended in a hung jury.
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Galveston
W. C. Scrivnor
Texas City Bank
Scrivnor
Novel Fountain Shown in Philadelphia at Electric Show
A 0.4 fountain with a silvery rainbow radiance stood out among highlights at the recent Electric Show in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Spanish Mob Outbreak Blamed on Ex-Ruler
Valencia reports rioting mobs across cities burning churches and convents as martial law fails to curb the violence. Officials allege monarchists and communists instigate uprisings to undermine the Republic and promise charges against former King Alfonso after his abdication.
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Valencia
Spain
U.P
Washington
Republic
Alfonso
Val Verde School Trustees to Meet
County trustees are expected to meet soon to appoint teachers for county schools for the 1931 32 term. The selections will be forwarded to Mrs. Marie Grande Adama once made.
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Marie Grande Adama
Dr Brooks Nearing Death at Baylor University
Dr Samuel Palmer Brooks head of Baylor University is dying in a coma with a weakening heart. Dr J Harrington said death could come within hours. Former governor Pat Neff stayed at the bedside all night. Brooks suffers from cancer and had signed about 300 of 400 diplomas before doctors barred further work.
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Waco
Samuel Palmer Brooks
Baylor
University
J. Harrington
Brooks
Harrington
Pat M. Neff
Dr. Brooks
Youth Shot Found Hiding in Box Car
Waldon Woodward aged 22 was found critically wounded in a box car in Dallas. He told police the injury resulted from an argument with another young man over a girl at a dance the previous night and that he had nowhere else to go.
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Dallas
Waldon Woodward
Woodward
State charges violations of oil proration orders
The State files five suits accusing firms of violating oil proration orders set by the Railroad Commission. A separate suit seeks to enjoin proration in East Texas. Defendants include British-American Syndicate Cranfill-Reynolds Oil Pilot Oil Alfred MacMillan and the MacMillan Petroleum. Penalties up to 1000 dollars per day are sought in a damage action. MacMillan faces a probation injunction in Federal Court in San Antonio.
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Austin
State Today
State Railroad Commission
East Texas
Cranfill-Reynolds Oil Company
Pilot Oil Company
Alfred MacMillan
MacMillan Petroleum Company
Mac- Millan
San Antonio
Wild Sinclair well subdued after blaze in Gladewater
Gladewater Texas May 13 UP The wild Sinclair Oil Company's No 1 Cole was subdued today when a valve was fitted over the casing to stop the flow of oil. The well had been wild since April 28 and was afire until several days ago. A dynamite blast extinguished the flames after nine men died in the blaze. After the fire was controlled oil continued to spout.
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Gladewater
Texas
Sinclair Oil Company
Cole
City’s 30 Acre Rose Garden Showcases Thousands of Roses
Sangerhausen in the Harz mountains hosts a 30 acre rose garden with about 9 000 varieties. The expansive site features roughly 350 600 rose bushes across the grounds.
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Sangerhausen
Harz Mountains
Wool haul from Del Rio to Galveston at truck rate
Wool movement from Del Rio to Galveston by truck at about 75 cents per hundred pounds, with rail rate at $1.05 per hundred. The shipment, sold outside the co op, will be moved by large trailers to Galveston for onward water transport to eastern destinations. This is the first Del Rio truck shipment of wool. Camp Wood recently sent wool to Galveston at 50 cents per hundred. Southern Pacific quotes rail rates of 1.05 and 1.54 per hundred for carload and less than carload lots.
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del Rio
Galveston
Camp Wood
Southern Pacific
Girl Clings To Gypsy Love In Dayton Runaway Case
Ruth Rhoden a 16 year old Dayton runaway held by police awaiting federal action with Joe Keebler a 25 year old man involved. She speaks of a harsh first romance and hopes to marry, hoping authorities take charge next.
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Stull
Ruth Rhoden
Dayton
Ohio
San Antonio
Joe Keebler
Joe
Baker heir takes control of vast fortune after father’s death
George F. Baker Jr. has assumed control of the family fortune, estimated among the world’s largest, after the death of George P. F. Baker. The wealth, rooted in securities, has long influenced finance and philanthropy.
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George F. Baker, Jr
George PF. Baker
Runaway Girl Ruth Rhoden Held After Arrest in Mann Act Case
Ruth Rhoden a 16 year old runaway from Dayton Ohio is held awaiting Federal authorities after arrest with Joe Keebler 25 on Mann Act charges. In the city jail she jokes about jail life while receiving gifts from local women and names her dog Buddy.
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Ruth Rhoden
Dayton
Ohio
Joe Keebler
Ruth
City Jail
de Rio
Joe
Young Gypsy Trail Tale Sparks Reflections on Life
A girl recounts her youthful escapades with a lover along the gypsy trail. She recalls a deputy sheriff who questioned them during a ride, noting her apparent youth though she claims to be sixteen. The speaker reflects on growing up fast in Dayton and learning about life and men.
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Dayton
Crude Oil Tank Fire Threatens Oklahoma City District
A large crude oil storage tank exploded in Oklahoma City on May 13. Firefighters gained control after about an hour. A child was thrown from bed by the blast and one home was destroyed. Damage was estimated at $16,000.
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Oklahoma City
Wool Bids Show Strength Amidst Texan Market Surge
Texas wool fronts see higher prices as buyers surge in with competitive bids. Co op officials fear late clipper sales to independent buyers and expect outside buyers to raise advances, while Del Rio reports limited outside sales but predicts more stalking for buyers before shearing ends.
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Co-op
Woman Held Without Bond In West Texas Poison Murder
Willie Burleson remains in custody with no bond while Bessie Sharp is held without bond on murder charges in Telefus Sharp's death. Sharps confession details alleged plan to use strychnine to allow marriage to Burleson. Burleson faces temporary release if he posts 5000 dollars bond. next grand jury session slated for July.
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Willie Burleson
Sanders
Bessie Sharp
Telefus Sharp
Burleson
Sharp
Big Canyon
West Texas
Terrell County
Weather report for Dei Bie and Vicinity
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Thursday. Highs and lows unclear with 64 degree reading this morning. Also notes similar conditions for the north and east portions tonight and Thursday with warmer trends.
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Dei Bie
West Toys
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