Two Racers Critically Injured After Car Flips At Indy
In Indianapolis on Memorial Day two racers suffered critical injuries when their car flipped early in the 150 mile Memorial Day race. Nay W. Cy Marshall and Dusenders special, with Paul Marshall as mechanic, were hurt as the vehicle struck walls near the track. Billy Arriola led at the 150 mile point with 15 laps remaining in the championship chase.
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United Prew
Indianapolis
W.cy Marshall
Paul Marshall
Pexiway Bowl
Marshall
Billy Arriola
Cate
Alpine Wan Nominated For Highway 90 Head
Gias Helland of Alpine has been nominated as candidate for president of Highway No 90 association. The election is set for July 10 at Van Horn. Other nominations include Robins and Meewis for treasurer and vice president, with a budget cut to 3150 and a two-end motorcade plan to promote tourism on the highway.
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Gias Helland
Alpine
Percedent
Geome
van Morn
Robins
Krpf Meewis
del Rio
Hal A Haemiten
Morte Fe
Groote 4
Jaree
Judee Perry & Robinson
San Antonio
Sport
Board of
Welt
del Rin
van Horn
Ore
Youth and Stolen Car Returned to Tennessee
A Ford roadster and a youth were returned to Clarksdale Tennessee after local police apprehended the driver here. The 15 year old was arrested by City Policeman T G Myers on suspicion. It developed the car was not his and a sheriff from Clarksdale pursued him.
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Clarksdale
Tenn
T. G. Myers
West Texas Weather Outlook This Weekend
Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with likely showers in the west and warmer conditions in the east. Partly cloudy tonight Saturday. cooler in the northeast and warmer in the north on Saturday.
Fire destroys large building. two men dead
A deadly blaze in Oklahoma City killed fireman Dick Mason and car dealer Gordon Smith and injured many others. The fire leveled a large board building after a wall collapsed as rescuers searched for victims and more than a hundred Buick and Marquette autos were destroyed.
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Geveral
Oklaherosa City
Tuesdar
Ioe
Cry
Dick Mason
Gordon Smith
Uved
Buick
Volta
Santone Flyer Dies in Army Plane Crash in Oklahoma
Frederick, Oklahoma May 0H J Pahrine 25 of Lebo Kansas and Livod F Hunt 23 of Cincinnati escaped injury when an army observation plane used for cross country training crashed near here. Both were students at the army training school Keily Field in San Antonio.
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United Prowse
Prederick
Okla
Pahrine
Lebo
Kanwae
F. Hunt
Cincinatti
Army Training School
Keily Field
San Antonio
Houston Elk Delegation Arrives for Convention
The Houston Elk delegation led by J H Gibson arrived Friday with about 100 Elks and visitors from Houston and nearby cities. Notables included S W O’Brien A L Vollmer Courtney Hutchinson W J Quinlan and E Shanahan. A degree team aims to defend last year’s Breckenridge honors as Galveston seeks hosting for 1931.
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Houston Elk Delecation
J H Gibson
Houston
Galveston Beaumont
Orange
Port Arthur
W O'Brien
A. L. Vollmer
Courtney Hutchinson
W J. Quinlan
A. C Huvieler
William Nolan
C. France
B. Shanahan
W. J Mitchell
E. Shanahan
Breckenridge
Galveston
Quote on Estes Park mayoral house signals wish for friends
Estes Park residents spot a sign on the mayor's home reading May our house always be too small for our friends. The message appears as a communal sentiment and local curiosity in the town.
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Estes Park
Colo
Paso Cowboys Along Train Delegation Arrest Report
Deputies seized a 34 member Paso delegation led by C L Stimson and W A Jebncom at Southern Parish station. Miss Jackie Snow and Miss Irene Snow escorted the chained detainee down Main Street to Hotel Roswell where he posted own recognizance. Phillips, secretary of the state association, received thanks from W W Bridkers for the convention floor gesture.
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Mach
Mo L- Whistler
Petice Henry Bridge
Jackie Snow
F! Paso
C. L. Stimson
W A. Jebncom
N. O L. Clark
Esquire
T B Philips
Phillips
State Association
W. W. Bridkers
Graf Zeppelin heads for Lakehurst New Jersey
U S Navy received a radio message from Graf Zeppelin commander Dr Eckener while over San Juan Porto Rico stating the airship will head directly for Lakehurst New Jersey from there and reach the New Jersey landing field Saturday morning. Weather altered plans preventing a Havana stop due to storms.
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Washington
Dy Hnes Eckener
Navy Department
San Juan
Porto Rico
Lakehurst
N. J
New Jersey
Havana
Cuba
Dr. Eckener
Scott Sibley and Sparks on pepching duty for Del Rio Cowboys
Player-manager George Scott Chispa Sparks and Sibley from Breckettville set pitching duties for the Del Rio Cowboys in a three game series with the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Sibley to start Saturday Sparks to start Sunday. Sunday start moved to 1 30 to avoid bullfight in Villa Acuna. Scott and Sparks hold perfect pitching records. Sparks opened season with a no hit no run game and has allowed 19 hits in 45 innings. Batteries for the visitors not yet decided for Friday.
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George Scott
Chispa
Sparks
Soldier Sibley
Breckettville
del Rio Cowboys
Order of
Eagles
Scott
Sibley
Villa Acuna
Ellis
Cowboys
Humble
Oilers
Luling
Charity Director Roster Completed
The Associated Charities announced its complete roster Friday morning led by secretary treasurer Mrs. M. L. Barry. Directors include Mrs. F. M. Rose, Mrs. J. & McWherter, Mrs. O. R. Weinert, Mrs. M. L. Barry, F. H. Doran, C. W. Earnest Sr., E. K. Fawcett, E. P F. Measels, Tom Miller, Phinn Townsend and A. McDougald.
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Associated Charities
M. L. Barry
F. M. Rose
J. & McWherter
O. R. Weinert
F. H. Doran
C. W. Earnest Sr
E. K. Fawcett
E. P F. Measels
Tom Miller
Phinn Townsend
A. McDougald
Colorado Officers Hunt Fleagle After Villa Acuna Robbery
Sheriff L F Alderman of Lamar and Sheriff D H Houghton of La Junta arrived Friday with federal authority to pursue Jake H Fleagle. They believe Fleagle led a robbery at the Del Rue Saloon in Villa Acuna last Sunday night that yielded nearly $1000 and was linked to a bank holdup in Lamar. A Mexico City dispatch says the party fled El Paso with clues sought in Villa Acuna while authorities consider questioning a jailed accomplice.
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L. FE. Alderman
Lamar
Colo
D HH Houghton
la Junta
Jake H. Fleagle
del Rue
Villa Acuina
Mexico City
Republic
Villa Acuna
Picures
Fieagle
Fleagle
Alderman
San Antonio
United Press
Evening News
el Paso
Fleagie
Capt W W Taylor Seeks Kimble County Sheriff Post
Capt. W W Taylor, previously a ranger in Del Rio and later deputy sheriff in Tom Green County, announces his candidacy for sheriff of Kimble County. He previously served as Kimble County sheriff for several years before moving to the city.
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Capt
WW. Taylor
del Rio
Kimble County
Capt. Taylor
Tom Green
West Texas Chamber Adopts Redistricting and Farm Board Resolutions
At Abilene on May 30 the West Texas Chamber of Commerce unanimously endorsed the Federal Farm Board and urged Texas redistricting per the new census. Carl Williams, cotton member of the Farm Board, spoke to explain the board's work and aims.
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Abilene
West Texas Chamber of Commerce Today
Federal Farm Board
Texas
Carl Williams
Fire again minor blaze at Casino Theatre
A small fire broke out at the Casino Theatre in San Felipe around midnight Thursday. Two fire trucks responded to the blaze caused by an electric motor in the cooling system, but no damage resulted.
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Casino Theatre
San Felipe
City Files About One Hundred Tax Suits Friday
About 100 delinquent tax suits were filed Friday in the district clerk’s office by Walter Jones city attorney. Earlier, 45 similar suits were filed, targeting unpaid city taxes. The actions are part of ongoing efforts to collect outstanding municipal revenues.
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Lamar Smith
Walter Jones
Ohio Woman Slain by Maid Lover of Husband
In Ashtabula Ohio May 30 1924 Maude Lowther a 22 year old domestic servant confessed to police that she shot and killed Mrs Clara Smith 28 last night by prior arrangement with Mrs Smiths husband TL Smith a local contractor after they decided to get her out of the way Smith repudiated an earlier bandit tale and admitted the plan to kill Mrs Smith so they could run away together He purchased the revolver and gave it to the servant after arranging the time of death The couple took the baby to a wooded spot where Lowther fired as Mrs Smith held her three month old.
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Ashtabula
Ohio
Maude Lowther
Clara Smith
TL. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Lowther
Smith
Sterling Race Monoplane Jars Texas Governor Battle
Houston based R S Sterling enters the Democratic primary for Texas governor, complicating Governor Moody’s third term bid and Lynch Davidson’s momentum. Moody, away, may now face intraparty friction as Sterling, Moody’s Highway Commission appointee, enters a crowded field amid split loyalties. A second item notes a Stinson monoplane nonstop flight to Buenos Aires with refueling stops planned in Havana, Cristobal, Lima, and Mendoza.
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Dan Moody
Lynch Davidson
Houston
Hunt County
Davidson
Democratic Executive Committee
Moody
Sterling
Highway Commission
Eniield
Hartford
Houston contractor jailed for contempt in bankruptcy case
H. H. Lemon of Houston was committed to county jail for contempt of Federal Court after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of $4,600 cash at a bankruptcy hearing. The judge ordered detention until he agrees to speak.
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The
United Press
Houston
H. H. Lemon
Lemon
Bodenhamer urges speedy relief for disabled veterans
O. L Bodenhamer national commander of the American Legion urged immediate action on relief for disabled veterans during his Memorial Day address in Brownwood on May 30. He compared needs of disabled veterans to the care given to war dead, calling for prompt consideration in pending legislation.
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Brownwood
O. L Bodenhamer
American Legion
Bodenhamer
Santa Fe Service To Sonora Begins June Fifteenth
Austin May 30. In a Railroad Commission of Texas hearing, service on the Sonora extension from San Angelo was expected to start about June 15. Rates over the extension were fixed using the old Orient tonnage basis for computing charges.
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Austin
Sonora
Santa Fe
San Angelo
Railroad Commission of Texas
Orient
Ohio Prison Revolt Suppressed at Prison Farm
United Press report from London May 30 says 45 inmates tried to escape the Ohio prison farm. Guards shot and killed Sam Mazele, the ring leader. Most escapees had been moved from Columbus after a recent rebellion and fire that killed over 200 inmates.
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United Press
London
Sam Mazele
Columbus State Penitentiary
Del Rio High School 1930 graduates to hear program
Hon. Hugh R. Robertson of San Antonio will deliver the commencement address Friday evening for 33 Del Rio High School seniors. The 8:15 pm program at First Baptist Church auditorium includes musical selections, a valedictory by Stephen Ross and salutatory by Luis de la Fuente.
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Hugh R. Robertson
San Antonio
del Rio High School
First Baptist Church
Stephen Ross
Luis de la Fuente
Plainview Set for Texas Commercial Executives Meet
Del Rio Chamber of Commerce announces the twenty fourth annual Texas Commercial Executive Association convention in Plainview on June 5 6 7. J B Bell serves as president of the association. Advance publicity promises the banquet will feature no mashed potatoes and English peas.
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del Rio
Golf Opens for Elks at San Felipe Club
A golf tournament for visiting Elks and friends began at 2 30 PM Friday at San Felipe Country Club. Automobiles ferried guests from the Hotel Roswell to the club.
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San Felipe Country Club
Roswell
Bridgers Urges Texas Elks to Keep Union across State
W W Bridgers president of Texas Elks Assn denounces splitting Texas into districts or five states as incompatible with state spirit. He cites Arizona lodge enthusiasm and sanitarium project while stressing unity and pride across 51 Texas lodges hosted by Del Rio Elks Lodge No. 827 with 350 members. Local officials welcome delegates and stress hospitality and entertainment for visitors in San Felipe Del Rio.
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Texas Elks State Association
Spirit of Texas
W. W. Bridgers
Bridgers
el Paso
San Antonio
Alamo
Houston
San Jacinto
John N. Gerner
Texas
Texas Elks
Oury
Arizona
Elks
State Association
Tom Miller
M Ler
M. L. Whistler
Henry Bridge
Howdy
LaCrosse
San Felipe Springs
San Felipe del Rio
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Hiway 90
Hal A. Hamilton
KE. F. Measels
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Porter Whaley
Ban Antonio
Dillon
Hondo
Robert Waldrip
Sabinal
H Ray
Avalie
EBC- Deasn Brackrttvile
F. K Fawcett
John Stovell
Sanderson
G J. Henshal Sanderson
Graham Marfa
W A. Yarbro Valentine
J F Provine
H. JL. Birney
Tennessee
West Texas
East
Oklahoma City Coliseum
Santone
Oklahow
Paso
Elres
Association
Zep
Eckener Radios
Colorado
W. W. Taylor
C. C
NNK
South
America
R. S Sterling
United
Tonite Baptist Church
Plainview Ready For Co. OF C. Secretaries
Saint Felipe
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