Amusing Texas Tales and Film Trials From Old Tex Mex
A column recounts amateur film shows by W. M. Furlongs and a Washington trip to aid highway matters in Texas and Mexico. It includes a Monterey arrest for filming without a permit, a hotel hotelier encounter in Little Rock involving a candidate for attorney general, and reminiscences of Alfred Pfeiffer’s father and a legendary wagon train raid near Boerne. The piece blends local lore, travelogue glimpses, and назарian anecdotes about Texas history and oddities.
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America
Chamber of Commerce Highway Department
W. M
Hui
Texas
Old
Mexic
Furlong
Washington
Mexico
New Yorsty
T. A. Victor
Buck Amusement Campany
San Antonio
Louisiana
Victor
Little Rock
Hab Springs
Vietor
Hot Springs
Slim
Gemers
Starlen
Pfeiffer
Boerne
Leutenant Pfeiffer
Stening
Thollane
Loaned money to Gonzales farmers sparks inquiry
A Gonzales Texas report notes a $7000 loaned to area farmers with $67000 total loaned in federal funds observed. Officials say the initiative aims to aid local agriculture, while records show $400 in a related delivery. Investigators are examining the transactions for proper allocation.
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Gonzales Farmers
Gonzales
Texas
Federat Jonna
Gonanlen
Inegestalee
Minny Lodale
Smith Hints at Active Campaign for President
New York April 9. Former Governor Smith rejects rumors of a stalking campaign and says he will accept the Democratic nomination for the presidency. He urges supporters in Connecticut Pennsylvania California and Massachusetts to back his bid as primaries near. He denounces Roosevelt faction tactics as un-American and undemocratic and denies plans to aid any rival. He thanks California leaders and reiterates he did not seek a pre-convention campaign in 1932.
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New York
Re. Pudiyting
Smith
Connecticut
California
Pernnsylvania
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Galitorate
Pennsylvania
Jeter
Chicago
Stand
Wally
Alto
al Stoitly
Los Angeles
Tuesaay
Tornin
Aimee Denies Plan to Sell Her Temple
Los Angeles reports Mrs Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton denied negotiating for Angelus Temple site. The Times notes Rev Paul Rader had approached a business manager regarding possible sale or move. Financial details and terms are unclear in the fragment.
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Aimee
Lus Angeles
Aimee Semple McPhecann Hutton
Angelus Temple
Los Angeles Times
Tom Mik
Serron Cowboy
Paul Rader
Evangelial
F. O. Whaters
Jnymel
Dates chosen for Comal Carnival in Braunfels Texas
The Comal Carnival dates April May 12 and Stang 14 were selected for the spring event featuring Merelinatta and Patniers exhibits. The carnival will host merchant, manufacturer and Tobuine displays.
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Braunfels
Texas
Stang
Lhe Repos
Merelinatta
Patniers
Nival
Tablee
Merchant
Two Federal Agents Held in Dallas Killing Incident
In Dallas county two federal prohibition agents were placed under technical arrest as county officers probed the killing of Marion McGlothlin and the wounding of Mia McGlothlin at the Mt Bothlin filling station near Irving shortly after midnight. The agents LC Smith and ND Healy reported the McGlothlins were armed, with Marion shot in the band and her husband wounded in the chest amid exchange of gunfire as officers entered the station with search warrants.
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Dallas
Prohibition
E County
Marion McGlothlin
Mia Wife
Mt Bothlin
Irving
Dallas County
LC. Smith
N.D. Healy
Glothlin
Knobknockers Burglarize 500-Pound Safe for $2
A group of burglars targeted a large safe at the Panama Vinegar and Cider Company on Roosevelt Avenue Friday night. They gained entry, escaping after about $2 was taken along with a few checks and watches. The owner, RM Perron, offered $100 reward for arrests.
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Panama
Roosevelt
Hee
Levey
Francis Ingram
Larry Retta
RM. Perron
Perron
Presidents Handwear and Mayoral Wives in Turmoil
In Bevery Ills California yesterday a hush arose as Congressmen’s wives, including Mrs Moayer, faced a political moment impacting President Twaver. Circling rumors hint at Mrs Hoover’s possible reading of a war message, while a New York sentiment surfaces about women’s influence. The fragment suggests tension within political circles and a call for decisive action to bridge divides.
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Calif
Rongresaman
Twaver
Cooper Indian Novel to Be Filmed
Hollywood chatter notes James Fenimore Cooper’s Last of the Mohicans to be produced by Nat Levine as the first in a four serial series. Reeves Fassh directs. A flood of industry names are cited as associates, with Dorothy Markaill, Charlotte Greenwood, Marilyn Miller, and others mentioned in a cavalcade of Hollywood gossip and upcoming projects.
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Ay Lourlla
Parsons
Melton Pieturs
Univeral Gervlec
Los Angeles
Nat Levine
James Fenimore Cooper
Theas
Cora
Edwina Bool
Marcy Carey
Trader Horn
Habard Bosworth
Lucile Brown
Junior Corhlan
Nelson MaDowell
Walter McGrall
John Hancock
Cooper
Reeves Fasn
Hoth
Hoot Gibson
S. West
The
Mohicans
Ghaller
Hollywood
Dorothy Markaill
Dorothy Wires
Walter Winchell
Omy Dunn
Jessie le Seur
Wif
Jann Grawford
Jimny
Ballywood
Radio
Char- Jotte Greenwood
Gun
Marie Dressler
Meteo-Goldwyn- Mayer
Charlotte
Dressler
Dorothy Jordan
Fox Fot
Will Engers
Dorothy Lee
Marilyn Miller
Alice Prague
League
Frances Dee
Advertising Club
Biltmore
Cedric Belfrage
London Express
Old Orients
Unclear OCR Widow Seeks Life Sign Evidence
Fragmentary newspaper note describes a wife insisting her husband is alive. a doctor is asked to confirm life signs and a burial is planned. Names and details are garbled, with uncertain locations and dates.
Bonus Debate on Columbia Bonus Debate on Columbia
Two congressmen and veterans legislative committee members will debate whether the adjusted service certificates should be paid immediately in cash in fall on KTSA and the Columbia network at 9 16 p.m. Saturday. Speakers include Rep Royval Johnson for the negative and Rep Rankin for the affirmative. other guests and musical performances follow on WOAT and network through the evening.
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Isic
KTSA
Columbia
Ru Fen Woure
Wright Patman
Texas
WOAT
Aftewman
Royval CG. Sohnson
South Dakota
Veterans' Legislation Committee
Jol E. Rankin
Nisslasilpi
Jewels and Clothes Loot Reported in City Robberies
Police Saturday investigated several burglaries and thefts. A B Boeck lost jewels valued at 100 dollars at 3224 West Commerce Street. Maria Quiffin reported clothing stolen from 305 East Commerce Street. A home at 1275 Fifth Street yielded plumbing items and other goods. G C Quinlan at 1205 Highland Boulevard had a ring stolen. Frank M King reported a stall and two pistols missing from 219 Fourth Street. Emmett Marlo at 150 Sanorm Street noted bibs of radishes were taken. A B Hinojosa at 100 Didson Street reported additional small items gone.
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A.B. Boeck
West
Commerce Street
Maria Quiffin
Comerce Street
Arent House
Hieves
Arktelestran
G. C. Quinlan
Highland Boulevard
Dlumane
Frank
Malle G. King
Fourth Street
Emmiett Marlo
Sanorm Street
A.B Hinojosa
Didson Street
Josh
Mitewesi
Treasury Receipt Report Made Public in Wabittington NC
A partial archival note from Wabittington North Carolina lists April 7 receipts for Treasury accounts with amounts such as 421.34 dollars and 846.75 dollars gross, alongside labeled line items and officials. The fragmentary text suggests a public disclosure of receipt totals and itemized expenditures.
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Treasury
Wabitington
N.C
Ajith O— Trowmiry Recelpta
Seat Ana
Samlsanana
Customa Chitira
Aeven Amen Apel
Better Mexico outlook cited in Los Angeles report
Mexico’s business and industrial conditions point to an early revival of prosperity with peaks possible. Attorney general Senor Aguilar y Maya stated this during a visit to Los Angeles as a guest of Sheriff Treager and Undersheriff Augrae Bacaine, who plan to visit Hollywood studios tomorrow.
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Los Angeles
Mexico
Aguilar Y Maya
William J. Treager
University Choir at Laurel Heights Sing Sunday Service
The University Choir at Laurel Heights Methodist Church will sing at 10 45 A M Sunday according to Bascom Waits pastor The program includes hymns led by the choir and choir director names are given in the parish notice.
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Laurel Heights
Laure
Heights Methodist Churel
Bascom Waits
The
Aramn
Alama Methodist
Ehyreh Bynday Vurhl
New Composition to Be Played at Vesper Recital
The Obrist Episcopal church hosts a vesper recital at 4 p.m. featuring a new musical composition by Kathléen Blair. The event unfolds on a Sunday with potential chilly weather noted for attendance.
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Tilo Intent
Kathléen Blair
Students rally in Kentucky seeks interview with governor
A group of high school students from Commonwealth and nearby areas gathered in Corbin, Kentucky, marching toward Pineville with banners calling for a meeting with Governor Ruby I… to discuss rights and education. Led by a senior, the crowd aimed to press officials for action on proposed reforms, though a planned interview did not occur.
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Corbin
Sheret
Sean Commonwealth Ool
Inge
Mevia
Pinevik
Belvounty
Gisieinite
Mmara
Caples
Shudcits
Ruby Intionn
School Executives to Meet Thursday at Edison High
A meeting of school executives is set for Thursday at Thomas A. Edison High School in Los Angeles Heights. Hosted by FS Bakeley, superintendent, and James Kaderli, principal, with speakers including Dr. GC Evans, president of the Southwest Texas State Teachers Association.
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Thomas A. Edison High School
Los Angeles Heights
C. Loftin
FS. Bakeley
James Kaderli
de. GC. Evans
Southwe
Texas
Chel Bupenvisay
A. Toner
Bishop Moore to Preach at Anniversary Service
The Rev. Arthur J. Moore of San Francisco will preach at Los Angeles Heights Methodist Church at 10:43 a.m. on Sunday to mark the church anniversary. The Rev. J. O. Mauring, pastor, will open the service and the Rev. J. Pollard will lead prayer.
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Arthur J. Moore
San Francisco
California
Los Angeles Heights
7. O. Maurning
J. Pollard
Oklahoma Pastor Opens Revival at Highland Park
A Oklahoma pastor plans a weeklong revival at Highland Park on Avant Street, with services starting at 7 45 p m. The event promotes local church activity and community outreach.
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Oklahoma
J.B. Barmyn
Bristow
Highland Fark
Cauren
God
Avant
South
Palmetta Street
Party pledge trial in Dallas faces court action
Dallas Texas May 8 preliminary hearing opened on whether the Democratic party may compel precinct convention attendees to sign a pledge supporting the party nominee. Judge Robert Allen presided as lawyers debated if the state legislature or party has the right to set membership tests with the case brought by the Christian Temperance Union.
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Ayr
Dilent
Robert
Allen
Democratic Executive Committee
Thomas B. Love
Love
Wous
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