Two Americans Kidnapped and Killed in Mexico
Mexico City reports say J. M. Underwood and C. C. Aisthrope were killed by captors after their kidnapping from Bustos Mines. Mexican federal troops clashed with the band, five attackers died, bodies found near the scene. Embassy poised to file formal protest and seek arrest and punishment.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
J. M. Underwood
C. C. Aisthrope
Foreign Office
el Universal
Guanajuato
Bustos
Universal
Araujo
Fame of Sargon Spreads Across the Nation
A Belleville drug promotion touts Sargon as a breakthrough proprietary medicine selling nationwide in six months. It claims 70 000 to 100 000 bottles supply in leading cities, with testimonials from men and women noting restored health, stronger weight, and relief from indigestion and other ailments. Central Drug Co. in Fredericksburg sells it.
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Sargon
Fredericksburg
Central Drug Co
House Cuts Auto Fees in Half as Texas Passes Measure
The Texas House approved a broad tax cut on vehicle licenses, offering a 60 percent reduction for passenger car fees, plus a 1914 percent drop for small trucks, while keeping tractor licenses and raising trailer revenues. The bill, amid amendments, moves to fund highways despite projected revenue losses and only limited county sharing.
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Austin
Tex
Gilbert, Murphy and Hubbard
House
J. C. Duvall
Fort Worth
Highway Department
Duvall
Ray Holder
Lancaster
George Purl
Dallas
George Kemble
Leonard Tillotson
Sealy
Walter Beck
Kemble
State Highway Department
House Revenue and Taxation
Beck
Duval
8S. E. Karnett
Greenville
A. P. ©. Petseh
Fredericksburg
Barnett
Texas
Bastrop Burglar Slain by Officer in Bank Raid
Julio Reyna a 25 year old Mexican national was shot and killed by Bastrop officers Monday at 12 30 am while attempting to rob the First National Bank. Night Watchman Joe Jenkins notified Sheriff Woody Townsend and Deputies Milton and the watchman confronted the suspect as he tried to enter the customers deposit vault with a pick. He fled the bank and was shot as he climbed a high board fence. no loot was recovered.
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Bastrop
Tex
Julio Reyna
First National Bank
Joe Jenkins
Woody Townsend
J. S. Milton
Gillespie County to Discontinue Part of Grape Creek Road
Notice states the Gillespie County Commissioners Court plans at the April 1929 term to discontinue the section of Grape Creek Road from Edmund Jacoby’s southeast land corner to the Blanco County line due to lack of necessity. Recorded minutes in Fredericksburg show the order and seal dated February 18 1929 with Albert E. Klett as Clerk.
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County Commissioners’ Court
Gillespie County
Texas
Grape Creek
Edmund Jacoby
Blanco County
Fredericksburg
A. D
Albert E. Klett
Commissioners Court
Tex
Power Plant Construction Starts in Johnson City and Blanco
Workmen of the Texas Power & Light Company begin building a plant at Johnson City and bring in materials for a second plant at Blanco. In Johnson City a 150 by 150 foot lot is purchased to accommodate future district needs and potential substation use when a high line is built. The firm pledges full service, including 24 hour operation.
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Blanco
Johnson City
Indus
Full carload of Wolf Proof Fencing arrives
KOLMEIER & KLIER CO reports a full carload delivery of Wolf Proof Fencing in all sizes. Also available at Fredericksburg Implement Co are Stewart Clippers Shafting Pulleys and Belting in various forms and sizes.
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Kolmeier & Klier CO
Fredericksburg
Texas Power & Light Company vows full service in Blanco County
The Texas Power & Light Company proclaims it offers the most satisfactory service in all operating towns. Citizens are assured the company will meet any and every demand for service, addressing doubts about delivery in Blanco County.
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Texas Power & Light Company
Blanco County News
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John Wallace
Teague
Barteldes
Henry Hirsch
Robert Blum
Juenke & Schoenewolf Knopp & Metzger
The
Texas Power
J. W. Yancey
N. V. Barry
Houston
Norman
Legion Meeting
Schwarz Ridg
Legion
Rubin Bernhard
D.C
Cal Tranaspor
Flint
Mid
Standard Motor Co., Inc
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