Mexican President Shot At Inauguration Sparks Mexico Action
The article reports the attempted assassination of the Mexican president and his wife, with Ortiz Rubio and Portes Gil linked to the response. It notes the risk of terror groups and hints at drastic government measures in Mexico to quell terrorism and grant rights to all classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Mexico
Ortiz Rubio
Portes Gil
Rubio
Interior
Congress Approves Funds For Gold Star Mothers Visits
Congress votes over five million dollars to allow Gold Star mothers to visit their sons' graves in France. Of about eleven thousand eligible, six thousand express desire to go. many cannot due to domestic duties or sorrow. The bill urges cash compensation of about one thousand dollars for those who do not travel as a fair alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
France
Warren rug merchant Richard Stewart found guilty
Richard Stewart, a rug merchant from Warren Ohio, was found guilty of molesting a woman by Judge Perry. Stewart, jailed, offered the age old excuse that the woman led him on. He refuses to eat while in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stewart
Warren
Ohio
Perry
Stewart
Adam
Hughes Returns as Chief Justice at Hoover Request
The article notes Charles Evans Hughes will return to the Supreme Court as chief justice by President Hoover’s request. It praises him as a brilliant and capable man fit to replace Taft, and states he resigns a private practice valued over $500,000 a year for the salary and opportunity of the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Hoover
Taft
Hughes
Supreme Bench
Chicago Retail Advertising Institute Data on Female Spending
The Chicago Retail Advertising Institute reports American women spend about fifty three billion dollars annually. The speaker notes that a million is large and a thousand millions is enormous, highlighting fifty three thousand millions as an extraordinary figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wealthy Americans in 1928 pay taxes on over a billion
Treasury figures show 496 Americans earned over 1 million dollars annually in 1928. Their taxable income totaled 1.073 billion dollars, highlighting the era’s concentration of wealth.
Hidden fortunes high in boards and dividends
The text notes extremely wealthy individuals earning over one hundred million, earning income through large corporations. It explains these profits are reinvested and paid as stock dividends to top holders, and that, per a Supreme Court ruling, they pay no income tax on these dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wealthy man with vast income linked to undisclosed dealings
One man is noted for earning far above a hundred million dollars, a figure described as substantial. The article hints at continued coverage on page 12 column 4, suggesting further details to come.
Calves to be sold at Baby Fees Show March 1
Sixteen calves fed by Boys and Girls Club members under County Agent Henry Grote will be exhibited and auctioned at the Annual Baby Fees Show in the Public Square on March 1. Calves range from about 700 to 1000 pounds. exhibition all day with sale two to three p.m. Local citizens urged to bid. purse funds are being gathered by Chamber of Commerce and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grote
Chamber of Commerce
Doris Hohmann
Gretchen Jordan
Louis Mayes
Milton Grona
Simon Burg
Ewald Schaefer
Elvin Beckmann
Felix Immel
Charles Frederick
Richard Grote
Grote
Alex Mailer
Style Revue At Palace Theatre Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg residents will see a Spring Style revue at the Palace Theatre on February 20 and 21. Producer Ernie DeVon from New York City brings a cast of thirty five local performers plus sixteen Glee Club Girls, with the Palace Orchestra, special electric effects, and a nine piece lineup of merchants showcasing latest spring fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stahl
Palace Theatre
Fredericksburg
Ernie DeVon
New York City
DeVon
Glee Club
George White
Palace Orchestra
Anna Gold
Saenger & Ochs
Ladies Shop
Stehling Bros
Fashion
Schmidt's Millinery
Juenke & Schoenewolf
Robert Arbelger
New Gulf Refining Co. Station Opens in Fredericksburg
The New Gulf Refining Co Station on Lower Main Street opened Thursday as one of the most modern drive in stations in Fredericksburg. Alfred Gold oversees the new facility offering extensive conveniences to assure first class service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Refining Co
Lower Main Street
Fredericksburg
Alfred Gold
Sheriff Klaerner’s Business Trip To San Angelo
Sheriff Klaerner traveled to San Angelo on Tuesday for official business. He met with local officials regarding departmental matters and discussed ongoing cases and regional collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaerner
San Angelo
Mrs J F Scott and Daughter Visit Austin
Mrs J F Scott and her daughter Reba spent several days in Austin visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Scott
Reba
Austin
Local Legion Banquet Celebrates Lincoln Address and War Vets
The Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion held a banquet at Hotel Nimitz on Wednesday evening. Felix Stehling read Lincoln’s Gettysburg address. Schlueter's Orchestra played. Major J. T. Estill spoke on Fredericksburg and liberty. R. W. Klingelhofer led “America” singing. E. H. Riley of the Spanish-American War spoke briefly. Continued on page 12, col 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
Hotel Nimitz
Schlueter
R. W. Klingelhoefer
America
Bernhardt
J. T. Estill
Fredericksburg
Little
Hill
Gilespie County February Court Session Notes Bonded Officials and Salaries
Gilespie County Commissioners met for four days to handle February term business including election official appointments road overseers and school trustee posts. They approved a $20 claim for nursing a deceased pauper and reviewed county treasurer Lina Crenwelge’s detailed fund statements. The court increased the sheriff's salary to 1750 per year noting current pay was insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Petmecky
Commissioners’ Court
Gilespie County
Jesus Ortiz
Lina Crenwelge
A. D. Stahl
A. W. Petmecky
Justice of the Peace
Gillespie County
Hill Section To Develop Tourist Trade
A joint Fredericksburg Mason and Brady chamber meeting in Mason outlined plans to boost Hill Country tourism. They aim to improve scenic attractions hunting and fishing grounds and swimming areas between Fredericksburg and Brady with five core goals including good roads and first class tourist camps. Maps advertising the region along Highway No 9 will be issued to attract visitors and generate thousands in local payroll. Attendees from Fredericksburg included J Dooley president RC Bernhard Alvin Stehling and Norman Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Fredericksburg
Mason and
Brady
Mason
Gillespie
McCulloch
Highway No. 9
Chambers of Commerce of
Mason and Brady
Hill
J. Dooley
Chamber of Commerce
R. E. Bernhard
Alvin Stehling
Norman Keller
Death Claims Aged Comfort Citizen
Richard Doebbler aged 83 of Comfort Texas died February 5 after a three month illness. Born in Berlin he came to the United States at age 11 and worked as a stone mason and farmer. Survived by two daughters Mrs Jim Floyd Kerrville and Agnes Doebbler Comfort. three sons Otto George West Ernst and Edgar Comfort. seven grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral held February 7 from his home with interment in Comfort cemetery. Sons of Hermann and Mutual Aid Association S.A. Express provided services.
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Comfort
Tex
Richard Doebbler
Decedent
Berlin
Germany
Louis Doebbler
Grapetown
Fredericksburg
Bear Creek
Jim
Helen) Floyd
Kerrville
Agnes Doebbler
Otto Doebbler
George West
Ernst
Edgar Doebbler
Chas. Heinen
Louis
Doebbler
Vriana
Nellie Sands
Mathilda Gruen
Clara Howell
San Antonio
Laura Storch
Mason, Tex
Alfred Doebbler
Edmund
Anna) Marquardt
Alma Wetz
Emma Imhoff
Calif
Bertha Schreiber
Hermann
S. A. Express
Grobe Mohr Couple Wed at Cave Creek
Rev Wm Flachmeier of St Pauls Lutheran Church united Miss Meta Grobe daughter of August Grobe and Marvin Mohr son of Charles Mohr both of Gold Texas in a Tuesday ceremony at 2 pm Attendants were Else Grobe Lorine Ransleben Hubert Mohr and Alva McDougall A reception followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple will reside at the former Wm Herber place in Gold wishing them happiness in married life
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Wm. Flachmeier
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Cave Creek
Meta Grobe
August Grobe
Marvin Mohr
Charles Mohr
Gold
Texas
Else Grobe
Lorine Ransleben
Hubert Mohr
Alva McDougall
P T A Officers Meet for Texas District Conference Plans
The 7th District Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations held a full day session in the Blue Room of the Hotel Nimitz on February 8. Mason hosted eight delegates to arrange the 8th District Conference set for April 1-3 including lectures, roundtables, and a school of instruction. Mason plans luncheons and a banquet at Hotel Fort Mason to welcome delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations
Hotel
Nimitz
J. E. Morris
Ed. Taylor
San Marcos
J. M. Romsey
Adolf Koch
L. P. Guffin
Austin
C A. Blazig
Brady
M. M. Moss
J. T. Hallford
Llano
Benton
Lockhart
F. Bernhard
Boerné
Carl Runge
Roscoe Runge
Marvin McMillan
A. C. Millan
O. Donnell
B. Jordan
Kinney M. Eckert
Mason
W H. Schaefer
Julia Estill
H. H. Sagebiel
Fredericksburg
Fort Mason
County Road Fund Shows Increase in Gillespie County
Gillespie County benefits from a new law keeping all automobile registration fees. The first month of 1929 shows a county share of 18,120 dollars, rising to 25,117 dollars including the February 8 report. Tax delinquents total 175 with unpaid resident and non resident amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
James W Dotson Dies in Texas at 79
Funeral services for James W Dotson were held in Fredericksburg on Saturday February 8 at the residence of his son Willie Dotson Rev L Billings officiated. Born in Virginia he moved to Texas lived in Blanco County twenty three years then Fredericksburg seven years. After his wife’s death he resided in Smithville where he died February 6 aged 79 years 11 months 23 days. He is survived by six sons two daughters and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W Dotson
Fredericksburg
Willie Dotson
Mrs Lina Crenwelge Seeks Reelection as Gillespie County Treasurer
In the Standard notice, Mrs. Lina Crenwelge announces her candidacy for re election to Gillespie County treasurer. She notes she was appointed by the Commissioners Court after her husband Alfred Crenwelge died and vows continued faithful service if re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina Crenwelge
Gillespie County
Crenwelge
Commissioner’s Court
Alfred Crenwelge
Cotton Situation in Hill Country Calls for Diversification
The article argues cotton dependence remains despite diversification in Hill Country farming. It discusses Farm Board views on farm relief, marketing associations, and production control, noting global competition and cotton quality. It urges seed selection improvement and cooperative action by farm agents and chambers of commerce, with regional representatives to plan county meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Federal Farm Board
Hill Country
Llano
Mason
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Treasury Department
New Gulf Station
Alex E. Jung
Striegler Bldg
Alf Petsch, Atty
Reuben Jordan
R. G. Striegier
Mgr
the Loan and Abstract CO. Loans Abstracts Insurance Rooms
Priess Bldg
Grobe - Mohr
James Dotson
The
South
United States
Guerry Strong
Great National Life Insurance CO
OLD Line, Legal Reserve CO
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