Return Home From Inaugural Trip With Gratitude To Wilson County
The editor of the Chronicle-Journal greets readers after a memorable trip to Washington D. C. He reflects on the loyalty of friends, advertisers, and news providers who supported the paper during his absence. A series will recount the journey and the inauguration week events, including presentations of Democratic Scrap Books to Vice President Garner and Congressman Kleberg.
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Fort Worth
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Washington, D. C
Denver Chegnutt
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Men of
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John N. Garner
Richard M. Kleberg
Roosevelt
Garner
Kleberg
Tom Connally
Wilson County
Wilson
Windmill theft foiled at Pfeil Yard by night watch
A prowler tried to steal a windmill on display in Pfeil Yard. Sheriff D J Acosta and other officers confronted him as he attempted to load the windmill onto a track car. The suspect fled, with shots fired during the confrontation.
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D. J. Acosta
Acosta
Hueting
Bank holiday affects hours and reopening time
A fragment reports that following the bank holiday, operations are altered and the bank will reopen at 2 o clock. The text is incomplete and lacks specific institutions or locations.
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Iheliday
Stockdale
LaVernia
Floresville Musical Club Holds March Meeting Tuesday Afternoon
The Floresville Musical Club gathered Tuesday afternoon for its March meeting. Members discussed upcoming performances and welcomed new visitors while reviewing recent Texas music history topics.
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Floresville Musical Club
West Nominated for Garner Seat by Defeating Griffin
West Milton 8 West, Brownsville attorney and Texas Legislature member, led Gordon Griffin in the 15th Congressional District run-off primary totals Wednesday night to secure the Democratic nomination for the April 22 special election. Carlos Watson of Brownsville is the Republican candidate. With all 23 counties reporting, West held 12,606 votes to Griffin 9,856, a 2,750-vote margin. The district previously cast 21,516 votes in the Feb 25 first primary. Voter turnout was generally light except in Cameron and Hidalgo counties.
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Brownsville
Texas
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McAllen
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Brooks
Cameron
Dimmit
Duval
Frio
Hidalgo
Jim Hogg
Jim Wells
Kennedy
Kinney
Kleberg
LaSalle Live Oak
McMullen
Maverick
Medina
Starr
Webb
Willacy
Zavalla
Zapata
TOTAL
Editor Watches Mrs Roosevelt Mind Her Knitting
A note from the Chronicle Journal editor and a friend recounts witnessing Mrs. Roosevelt mind her knitting. The anecdote circulated nationwide and sparked chatter in Washington at the time.
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Chronicle- Journal
S. D. Chesnutt
Kenedy
California Earthquake Takes Heavy Life Toll
California earthquake devastates the West Coast. Long Beach bears the worst damage with many dead and thousands injured as temblors rock the region and rescue operations entrench the ongoing crisis.
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Long Beach
West Coast
Massive Los Angeles quake toll hits 123 dead
A sequence of 130 earthquakes, 14 major, struck Los Angeles and surrounding areas Friday night, leaving 123 dead and at least 4,150 injured. Damage exceeds 45 million dollars across 100 communities from San Diego to Ventura, with Long Beach hardest hit.
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Ventura
San Bernardino
Long Beach
William N Robinson Dies in San Antonio at 81
William Newton Robinson 81, a retired merchant, died Friday afternoon at 4219 South Presa in San Antonio. A native of Berkeley County Virginia he had lived in the city for 20 years. Funeral services will be held at his residence Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. J J Mason of McKinley Avenue Methodist Church. Survives include his widow Ella Lee Robinson.
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William Newton Robinson
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Berkeley County
Virginia
San Antonio
J. J. Mason
McKinley Avenue Methodist Church
Ella
Meat Cutting Demonstration at Ehlers Club Meeting
County agent E. D. Beck and L. F. Spruce of Sout Texas Ice Company spoke to the Ehlers Community Social Club on livestock and living at home work. A meat cutting demonstration showed how to carve a hog for curing, with club boys allowed to cut the second hog assisted by Gus Moczygemba and H. W.
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L. F. Spruce
Sout Texas Ice Company
Ehlers
Mr. Beck
Gus Moczygemba
H. W
Saddler Frank Vela's Floresville shop gains wide fame
Frank Vela, Floresville craftsman, draws state and regional attention for fine saddles. An $85 display saddle for a New Mexico rodeo performer highlights a busy shop with 35 saddle orders, a strong harness and leather goods department, and a notable Floresville presence.
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Frank Vela
Floresville
Vela
New Mexico
Texas
L. Frank Saddlery Co
San Antonio
Condition Of Truck Crops Shown By Federal State Report
Texas state reporting notes in late February showed general crop conditions favorable for commercial vegetables to recover from an earlier freeze but much damage remained irreparable. By March 1 the overall condition was very low, with reduced tonnage and lower quality for winter crops. Carrot, cabbage, beet, and mixed vegetable shipments lagged behind last year, though carrot loadings may catch up while cabbage and beet are unlikely to mirror prior volumes.
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Austin
Texas
Over-Regulation Of Farm Produce Alleged Harmful To Producer
Fort Worth, Texas, March 13. Harrison F. Jones, executive secretary of the National Butter Egg and Poultry Association, urged that federal and state regulation of poultry, butter and eggs be eased. Speaking at the Texas Butter Egg and Poultry Association spring convention, he warned that the industry’s cash income remains tied to poultry products and by products during the current low mood.
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Chicago
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Texas Butter, Egg and Poultry Association
Texas Hotel
Fire At Dr Sheddens Garage Regulated On Page Eight
Fire at Dr Sheddens garage is reported with investigation notes and regulatory references. The incident timeline and location are described along with authorities involved and safety department response. Details remain concise due to limited readable text.
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