Fire at Detroit Study Club kills sixteen and injures many
A blaze at the Detroit Study Club in the early morning killed 16 and injured 55 as hundreds escaped flames on multiple floors. The building suffered about 25 000 dollars in damage and investigators suspect basement rubbish or a bomb explosion as possible causes. Houston Hearn of Houston Texas was among the injured with minor burns.
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Unite
Detroit
Study Club
Deamage
Huuston Hearn
Houston
Texas
Highway 90 map promotes Del Rio route on chamber letterheads
Del Rio Chamber of Commerce distributes a map of U S Highway 90 from San Antonio to El Paso with Del Rio as a stop. The map bears The Border Way slogan and aims to advertise the route. retailers can print the map on their envelopes with Chamber approval. The Retail Merchants Association will feature the same on its envelopes.
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del Rio Chamber of Commerce
San Aplomo
el Paso
del Rio
Retail Merchants Association
Wren
Chamber of Comminerce
Chamber of Commerce
Montague Chosen Judge in Newly Formed District
Governor Moody announced the appointment of Joe Montague of Pecos County as district judge in the newly created 112th judicial district. E. Yarborough of Upton County was named district attorney. Montague was previously Pecos County district attorney and is brother of Brian Montague of Del Rio who also served as DA there.
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Joe Montague
Pecos County
E. Yarbrough
Upton County
Montague
Pecos
Brian Montague
del Rio
Austin
Moody
Weather Brief Parity Cloudy in West Texas Tonight
Weather note indicates cloudy conditions across West Texas tonight and Saturday. Yesterday's high reached 74 degrees with a low of 68. Forecast emphasizes continued cloudy skies and stable temperatures through the weekend.
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West Texas
Weather summary and rainfall report for the week
Partly cloudy to unsettled tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions in the northeast and southwest portions. Rainfall for the week ending Sept 12 totaled .82 inches, per H L Molyneaux meteorologist and U S government weather observer. The mean weekly temperature was 65 degrees and the mean minimum 71 degrees.
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H. L. Molyneaux
U.S
Ice Cream Scheme Leads to Court Fine in El Paso
In El Paso a man was fined 20 for selling Paletas Welaces Mexican ice cream made with a tea lot. Police observed a thriving ice cream trade where customers after tasting the ice cream seemed intoxicated, revealing the illicit element before the arrest.
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Paso
Del Rio Wildcats Face Junction In Bi-district Showdown
Del Rio travels to Junction for a Saturday football clash in bi district pursuit. Coach Anthony notes limited student interest but calls for full support as De La Fuente misses action with an infected eye and the Wildcats aim for state contention in Class B.
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Cecil B. Brown
Delio Wildcats
Junction High School
Junction
del Rio
San Angelo
de la Fuente
Anthony
Kentucky Selons Indicted Over Textbook Gifts
Governor Clem D. Sampson and seven members of the Kentucky State Textbook Commission were indicted on charges of unlawfully receiving gifts from publishing concerns, in Frnakfort.
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Kentucky
Selons
United Press
Edward Taylor in coma shows signs of improvement
Edward Taylor, coma patient at Williams Sanitarium, enters his thirty third day of insensibility with improving signs. He is slated for his third shave and doctors expect an X-ray of his right shoulder soon to check for possible fracture.
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Edward Taylor
Williams Sanitarium
Grand Jury Reports Twelve Indictments
Twelve indictments were returned by the grand jury before District Judge Joseph Jones. Eleven felonies and one misdemeanor are listed including embezzlement forgery burglary assault and murder related charges involving Maurice de Chaulnes C J Blackwell and Adolph Maldonado among others. An official faced misapplication of funds and others include abuses of alcohol and vehicle related offenses.
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Grand Jury
Joseph Jones
Maurice de Chaulnes
C. J. Blackwell
Ira Schrier
Albert McCoy
H. W. Little Company
Albert Edwards
Adolph Maldonado
A. Vargas
Diving Injury Fatal to Robert Elkins in Blewett
Robert Elkins 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. B F E Elkins of Blewett, died at 11 last night from injuries believed caused by diving. He underwent an operation Tuesday morning at Wellinms Guarterium to save his life. He died one week after the injury. He leaves parents and several siblings. body shipped today by Moran Undertaking Co. to Uvelde for funeral this afternoon.
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Robert Elkins
B. FE. Elkins
Blewett
Wellinms Guarterium
Moran Unlertaing Company
Uvelde
Mexico tightens control on moving picture imports
Mexico City reports new Interior Ministry rules granting censorship over incoming films and their exports to prevent content deemed harmful to Mexican prestige. English titles were removed in the capital, following a Universal backed campaign. few talkies have screened as most theatres lack sound equipment.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Ministry of the Interior
Universal
Latin America
Sweetwater Students Immunized Against Diphtheria
About 72 percent of the Grace School children in Sweetwater are immunized against diphtheria following treatment, per the State Health Department enrollment report released today.
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Austin
Crace
Sweetwater
Mate Health Department
Cafe Damaged In Pere Prom Coffer Blast
Five people were injured when a coffee percolator exploded inside the Poost office Cafe on Main Street between Martin and Broadway at about 6 AM. The interior was nearly destroyed with water damage to the tailor shop next door, run by L. B Walker. building owner Mrs Ed Randall.
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Martin and
Broadway
L. B Walker
Ed Randall
Chen
Ellison Charged in Slaying as Trail Goes Cold
Llano Texas September 21 search for J Barney Ellison who is charged with killing G A Calloway. Bloodhounds lost the trail after following seven miles from the scene of the slaying.
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Llano
Bllisonmane
J. Barney. Ellison
G.A. Calloway
Junction notices and wildlife notes from West Texas
In Junction a funeral service for Claude Edgar Davis 42 was held at his home after his death in a San Antonio hospital. Surviving relatives include his parents siblings and in laws. In Uvalde County stock law elections were ordered at Enropa Sabinal and Utopia after petitions. Fort Davis reports the Davis Mountains collector added another mountain lion skin to Mac Sproul's tally and notes14 animals bagged in total. Srac keville reports a new fire week and equipment for the local volunteer fire department with two crews responding to a minor blaze since organization.
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Junction
Claude Edgar Davis
San Antonio
Uvalde
Enropa
Sabinal
Utopia
Commissioner’s Court
Uvalde County
Fort Davis
Davis Mountains
Mac Sproul
Catoe
Sproul
Sracke Piville
Stockton Pecos County Highway Aid Allocation
Port Stockton Pecos County received funds from the State Highway Commission this week for highway work. The approval includes 59,490 for double bituminous treatment on five miles north of Fort Stockton, 93,341 for grading and cattle guards on Highway 62 between Fort Stockton and Terrell County, and 61,601 for 7.22 miles of double bituminous treatment on Highway 27 west of Fort Stockton.
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Port Stockton
Pecos County
Stat Vichway Commission
Highwey
Fort Stockton
Terrell County
Prison Planners Meet in Temple
Temple authorities announce a legislative committee meeting to discuss a prison program for Texas after touring prisons in several states. The session aims to shape policy and plans for state penitentiaries.
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Temple
Texas
Akron Shoplifting Conviction for Girl and Stepmother
In Akron on September 20 a girl and her step-mother were convicted in police court of shop-lifting, fined 25 and costs, and each sentenced to one month in jail. The step-daughter is identified as Mrs. Mattie Strong. the step-mother as Mrs. Christine Mong.
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Akron
Mattie Strong
Christine Mong
Del Rio Duchess Joins Angelo Exposition Coronation
The Queen of a new teen exposition will be crowned at San Angelo this evening in a coronation ceremony. Miss Violet Miers, escorted by local party figures, represents Del Rio amid social events and visiting rivals. Miss Miers travels from Del Rio to attend Southern Methodist University functions following the coronation.
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San Angelo
Sds
A. Tel
Rin
Violet -Mierh
Paychess
Escore
Hedward
Jarrett
Thic City
Miers
del Dio
Miss Mar
C. Paitin
Souther Methodist University
Methodist Bible study and community events grow
Informal gathering at the First Bret church hosts men and mentors for a Bible study night. A blend of discussion, games, and shared meals engages about 15 mentors and attendees, with plans for future Sunday sessions and community outreach amid a lively, if imperfect, program.
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Dlw
Dart
Badlyrman
Lindbergh Plane Denaris Havana Arrival Report
In Havana the Lindbergh plane with nine passengers arrived at 11 24, carrying Mrs Lindbergh and others. The uncertain report notes an air mail passage and a passrunner popvtee with Dutch Ciiana, reflecting early flight activity and passenger return details.
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Waites. Mire
Giavana
Crystal City Sreshylorians Hold Service at DoF Pershyionas Church
A fragmented report notes a ceremony at Crystal City involving Sreshylorians and pastors Markley of DoF Pershyionas Church and He Dethyferian Cine. Details on date, service type, and attendees are unclear but indicate a religious gathering and a forthcoming sale.
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Markley
Dof Pershyionas
Bere
Cot Rey
SY Ilkinkay
Crystal Oy
Mey
Hemi A SG
SSS
Oh Lee May Larries
Convicts Capture Key Players In Sealed Race
A fragmented report notes a capture or leadership change involving a group led by a captain named Sealer with associates Fabs and Paul. The text mentions a date in May and references organizational names and a page labeled Wanmpage.
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Roe Oe Mae
Okugesk Sealer
Paul
Hemaeiip
Accused Textile Worker Escapes in Trial Process
A mistrial was declared as the accused textile worker escaped during proceedings. Court officials report the defendant fled the courtroom, prompting procedural adjustments and security reevaluation.
Naval Lobbying Probe Opens to Examine Ship Builders
The Senate subcommittee on Naval Affairs announced the start of a probe into lobbying activities by ship building companies. The five year review includes alleged actions by William B. Shearer tied to the 1929 Geneva conference as part of the inquiry.
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United Breese Washington
Sept
Wds
Wiliam
Shearer
Senate Naval Affaires
Northeast Texas Press Association Meets in Terrell
About 20 visitors attend the North east Texas Press Association meeting in Terrell with Governor Moody and Congressmen Morgan and Sandere among those present. President Brundage of Grand Prairie speaks this morning and Moody and Sandere are slated to speak this afternoon.
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Vdted
Terrell
Governor Moody
Morganandere
Texes, Press Association
Brundage
Grand Prairie
Moody
Sandere
West Texas Pair Opens in Abilene on September 23
Abilene prepares for the West Texas Fair opening on September 23 with 20 county displays and 10 county exhibits slated. Exhibits cover poultry dairy cattle and agricultural products as officials anticipate strong attendance and higher prices for many entries.
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West Texas
Abilene
Hitlienle
Jury deadlocked in bank robbery case at Bud a State bank
In Braunfels on September 30, the jury deliberating Reneen Bradley Rogers for the Buda State bank robbery stood deadlocked at 2 pm. Judge John Watson warned he would dismiss the jury unless a verdict was reached that night as the panel neared two city's distance.
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Braunfels
Tate
Reneen Bradley Rogers
Buda
John Watson
No Contract Let Vor Construction Of VM Building
Bids for the construction of the proposed pew Methodist church were opened yesterday. Bid results were higher than anticipated, prompting the Building Committee to review the low bidders and consider accepting a higher proposal to ensure the project proceeds.
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VM. 1
Pew
Penchal
Thirty Crows in Motor Beat Near Villarta and Siexice
A report describes a motor vehicle incident near Villarta and Siexice, noting a large number of crows observed nearby. The piece mentions local depots and a claimed sale of assets tied to the Banana Company, with unclear details about who sold what and to whom.
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Villarta
Siexice
United
Ah Sileen
Dupatello
Anérisan Onted Monvebinery Banana Company
Bullais Plane Forced Down After Prolonged Air Time
A plane identified as Bullais is forced to land after a lengthy flight. Reports indicate the craft remained aloft for several hours before the forced descent, with details charting the sequence leading to the emergency landing and the involved authorities.
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Bullais
Walker Held for Oklahoma Robbery Charge
Governor Moody ordered Hutchinson County sheriff to hold William J. Whitey Walker for Oklahoma if he is acquitted of a murder case. Oklahoma seeks Walker on a robbery with firearms charge in Hutchinson County.
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Unstead
Austin
Moody
Hutchinson County
William J. “Whitey
Walker
Oklahoma
Mutchinson County
Country Club Buys Site for San Felipe golf course
The Gar Fei Country Club, with G Bedell's approval, buys appraising US acres of land surrounding San Felipe Springs, enclosing Widtes Petipe Country Club, for about 25 thousand dollars. The deal includes a nine year payment plan with annual installments and interest. The club has invested heavily in the grounds since 1931, totaling over 86 thousand dollars in improvements and upkeep.
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Cecil B. Brown
Mite
Widtes Petipe Country Club
Liberal Teria
Fen Felipe Springs
Moore
Coul
O Itor Cies
Nery
San Felipe Country Club
Utila
Cho Ogine
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