Prickly Pear and Opinions on Court, Weather, and Labor
A fragmented Texan column mocks public figures and events. It questions the Alfred ruling by the Court of Civil Appeals in San Antonio and notes Walter Tynan's view that the suit was poor sportsmanship. It mentions San Antonio as a summer resort and critiques General Johnson. It comments on the textile strike ending with losses on both sides, highlighting union impact and leadership chatter.
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Court of Civil Appeals
San Antonio
Alfred
Walter Tynan
Texas
Lindbergh Kidnapping Hunt Focuses on New Developments
One of history’s longest man hunts centers on evolving leads in the Lindbergh kidnap case as latest sensational developments emerge, drawing national attention and police coordination.
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Lindbergh
Hunter's Bullet Wounds Wilting Child near Wellington
Judge C. D. Smith learns of the death of his great nephew Dennis Smith seven from Wellington Texas after a hunter's stray .22 rifle bullet struck him while he played with other children near his father’s home two miles northwest of Wellington. A. B. Smith is the judge’s nephew.
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C. D. Smith
Dennis Smith
A. B. Smith
Wellington
Texas
Associated Press
Judge Smith
Lake Walk Receives 15134 Fish From Angelo Hatchery
Lake Walk was stocked Saturday with 15134 fish from the San Angelo hatchery. Of this total 3134 were bass and 12000 were dream. The shipment was sent on requests signed by Bryan Kelley of the Lions Club Jas C Netts Chamber of Commerce manager and Oz Finley game warden.
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San Angelo
Dream
Bryan Kelley
Lions Club
Jas. C. Netts
Chamber of Commerce
Oz Finley
Cotton Oil Mill Planned at Pecos
A large cotton oil mill will be built in Pecos linked to the Red Bluff irrigation and power projects. Dallas broker J. W. Simmons and associates from Roswell Sweetwater Loving and Chickasha announce a site and expect operation when dam work begins. The mill will serve Pecos and Toyah valley crops from about 110000 irrigated acres and supports Western Reeves County irrigation plans.
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Pecos
Red Bluff
J. W. Simmons
Dallas
L. T. Lewis
Roswell
R. M. Simmons
Sweetwater
O. O. Stewart
Loving
N. M
R. K. Wootten
Chickasha
Okla
Southwest
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Toyah
Reeves County
Mexican Fires Suspect Deemed Insane In San Felipe
A Mexican man accused of setting fires to dwellings in San Felipe last week was judged insane at a Saturday hearing. He was arrested early Saturday morning in San Felipe by Patrolman Bob LeRoy.
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San Felipe
Bob LeRoy
Freak Egg Displays NRA Mark With Peacock Image
A freak egg laid by E. McCain of Childress displayed here shows on one side the letters N. R. A and on the other a peacock image. The letters are faint but the peacock outline is distinct.
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Childress
E. McCain
Colorado River Power Bill Goes To Conference
The Senate bill to create a lower Colorado River authority for a hydro electric project above Austin was sent to a conference committee for differences adjustment. The measure passed the House by a heavy majority but carried numerous amendments.
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Austin
Senate
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Conference Committee For
Crockett County Noted For Lawful Record In West Texas
Judge Joe Montague praised Crockett County as the most law abiding in West Texas during opening court. He cited no indictments against Jeff Davis County natives until recent years, noting most cases involve newcomers or transients.
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Ozona
Jeff Davin
Crockett County
West Texas
Joe Montague
Jeff Davis County
Montague
Egan Divorce Suit Alleges Monopolizing the Mirror
In Oakland California Mrs. Francis J. Egan files for divorce accusing her husband of monopolizing the mirror Ex. The suit centers on domestic disputes and alleged control over household items.
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Francis J. Egan
Oakland
Cal
Mirror
Agreements Not Signed In Sheep Buying Program
Between 50 and 60 ranchmen who applied to purchase their sheep have not signed the required agreement before the sorter can work the flocks. Progress is better than last week as signatures are secured. The county quota for this week is 3,000 head, including only stock shipped. stock condemned on ranches is not counted. About 80 percent of bought stock is killed.
Minority in House Blocks Bill to Curb Oil Output
A Texas House minority blocked consideration of a bill granting the Railroad Commission authority to regulate refined petroleum movements from the East Texas field. The measure aimed to curb illegal crude oil production.
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Austin
Texas
House of Representatives
Texas Railroad Commission
East Texas
Texas Cotton Ginning Falls 173000 Bales
The census bureau reports that this year's cotton ginned prior to September 16 totaled 3,130,797 bales. Texas ginning reached 1,399,548 bales, about 173,000 bales less than last year.
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Texas
Washington
Dormitories to Open for Texas Tech Fall Term
Lubbock date states two Public Works dormitories at Texas Technological College housing about 650 students will be completed by October 1. The $672,000 project reflects campus expansion ahead of the fall term opening.
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Lubbock
Texas Technological College
Pneumatic Tired Wheelbarrows Tested on Colorado Roads
Major John P. Donovan, Colorado state highway maintenance engineer, reports pneumatic tired wheelbarrows are now used on highway projects in Colorado and are speeding up the work.
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Denver
Colorado
John P. Donovan
Hauptmann arraigned in Bronx on Lindbergh kidnaping case
Hauptmann was arraigned in Bronx magistrate's court on extortion in the Lindbergh kidnapping. The case was adjourned to October 1 at the request of the assistant district attorney. No bail was requested and he was returned to Bronx County jail. The grand jury began consideration on the ransom receiver charge.
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New York
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Bronx
Andrew McCarthy
Hauptmann
Decline Looms In Shipment Of Gold from U S
Paris dispatch notes financial circles foresee gradual slackening of U S gold shipments as the dollar’s exchange weakens. The Paris bank defending the dollar relends dollars. critics say this creates bear positions though such moves are temporary. Gold movements tie to capital flows and repatriation, with English capital returning in winter if French conditions worsen.
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Paris
United States
Equalization Fund
London
France
Tom Mix Visits Injured Boy in Childress
In Childress on September 24 Tom Mix visited Earl Michie a 11 year old recovering from a ladder accident that left him with a broken neck and left arm. The veteran cowboy actor traveling with a circus heard of the boy’s misfortune and made a brief bedside call bringing a notable thrill to his young fan.
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Childress
Tom Mix
Earl Michie
Farr
Breckenridge Homecoming Planned for October 26-27
Breckenridge invites all former citizens to a homecoming celebration October 26 and 27. Committees with over a hundred members organize preparations for a feast themed on the boom days of the early twenties.
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Breckenridge
Val Verde County Sets 20-Cent Tax Rate for 1935
Val Verde County Commissioners cut the 1935 tax rate to 20 cents per $100 valuation, down from 30 cents in 1934, the lowest in Texas. The 96,211.76 total budget allocates 10 cents to general fund, 7 to road and bridge, 3 to jury. Revenue totals include 39,013 in general fund, 51,145.22 in road and bridge, 5,751.60 in jury, and 2,857.28 for permanent improvement.
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Val Verde County
Commissioners’ Court
Roger H. Thurmond
Texas
Val Verde
General
McCullogh County Sets Tax Rate At 88 Cents
Brady Sept 24 McCulloch County approves 88 cent tax rate up 6 cents from last year to cover the courthouse bond fund and a higher road improvement fund budget. The commissioners court plans to issue warrants to fund right of way purchases.
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Brady
McCulloch County
Court House
Comissioners Court
Memorial Services Set for 36th Division Reunion
Fort Worth news reports Jed Johnson of Anakardo Oklahoma will speak at the 36th Texas National Guard division Memorial Services on October 7 during the annual reunion. The division once held a 21 day line against Germans across the Aisne River with a veterans parade opening weekend festivities.
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Fort Worth
36Th Division
Texas National Guard
Jed Johnson
Anakardo
Oklahoma
Aisne
Legislature Seeks Session On Texas Centennial Funding
In Austin the Senate advanced a resolution urging Governor Miriam A. Ferguson to reconvene the Legislature to consider a 1936 Texas Centennial appropriation. The measure faced stiff opposition and failed to pass for immediate adoption by a 13 to 12 vote after the noon recess. In Stratford a gunfight left a suspected robber dead and a companion wounded as two Kansas attendants were reported robbed near Liberal. Zach Conzonzal of Kilgore identified as the wounded man by a Oklahoma operator. night watchman Bert Green and Sheriff Arthur Ulio m aided pursuit.
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Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Senate
Zach Conzonzal
Kilgore
Tom McKinley
Guymon
Okla
Liberal
Kan
Bert Green
Arthur Uliom
Ill Wind Spurs Demand for Pear-Burners and Wind Mills
In San Saba on Sept 24, local firms report rising sales of pear-burners and wind mills to county ranchers facing a drought. Despite normal grass and water, the dry spell has shifted stock-water needs, boosting business for these water-saving devices.
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San Saba
San Saba County
Mormon Leader Anthony Ivins Dies at 82 in Salt Lake City
Anthony W. Ivins, 82, first counselor in the LDS Church first presidency, died at his Salt Lake City home today from a sudden heart attack.
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Salt Lake City
Anthony W. Ivins
Latter Day Saints Church
Mills Open as Strike Ends
Thousands of textile workers returned to jobs as mills reopened after a three week strike. Some mills stayed closed and minor disorders occurred. Two hundred UTW members occupied the Concord court house seeking reemployment. Fighting at Prudential Knitting mills in Philadelphia led to fifty arrests. Workers at Hampton Company in East Hampton faced no work. Re-employment attitudes remained uncertain amid Winant board recommendations. Francis Gorman alleged employers discriminated against union leaders.
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United Textile Workers
Court House
Concord
N. C
Prudential Knitting Mills
Philadelphia
Hampton Company
East Hampton
Mass
Winant Board
George A. Sloan
Cotton Textile Institute
Francis Gorman
Deportation Set for Mexican In Theft Case
Eduardo Sanchez charged in 63rd District Court with stealing a gun from C. F. Young on May 11, 1934, was turned over to immigration authorities for deportation after the theft charge was dismissed. He had been held in Val Verde County jail since May. No other cases were tried Monday morning and the jury panel was released for the afternoon.
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Eduardo Sanchez
63Rd District Court
C. F. Young
Sanchez
Val Verde
Club boys select sheep Eldorado
Schleicher County 4-H Club members pick their sheep for feeding led by Cecil Moore who has headed the group for two years. The team includes Gene Kay Clemens Sauer O Dell Green Edgar Sauer Glenn Green William Sauer Banning Wade Forrest Yancy and two Yancy boys. About 8 000 sheep have been handled in the government buying program with Jess Koy as sorter and only one car shipped.
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Eldorado
Schleicher County
C. Snell
Cecil Moore
Gene Kay
Clemens Sauer
O'Dell Green
Edgar Sauer
Glenn Green
Wiliam Sauer
Banning Wade
Forrest Yancy
Yancy
Jess Koy
Snell
Del Rio Weather Tonight and Tuesday Rain Outlook
Partly cloudy tonight in Del Rio and vicinity. Tuesday will be cloudy with rain and a cooler trend. Yesterday’s high reached 91 with a minimum of 77, and this morning’s low is 77.
Weather Report: Cloudy South, Rain and Cold in North Tonight
Partly cloudy conditions in the southern areas with rain and a dip in temperatures in the northern region. Tuesday forecast calls for cloudy skies with rain and cooler temperatures in the Northeast.
Weather sketch depicts unsettled Northwest cooling
Partly cloudy conditions with thunder showers and cooler air expected in the extreme Northwest tonight. Tuesday prospects show cloud cover with thundershowers in the North and cooler conditions across the Northwest and North Central regions.
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New York City
J. Edgar Hoover
United States Department of Justice
John F. O’ryan
Col
Norman Schwartzkopf
New Jersey
Hunter
Angelo Hatchery
Walter Lyle
Harlem
Lyle
John Lyons
NEA Features, Inc
Crockett Law
Texas Tech
Lindberghs
Trenton
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Winslow
Ariz
Pacific Coast
U. S
Mix
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Lindbergh Estate
Stratford
East
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