July oil well totals in Texas surpass previous months
August reports from the oil and gas division of the state railroad commission show July brought 289 producing wells and 152 dry holes. A total of 985 drilling permits were issued, the most for any month this year. East Texas Grege county and Rusk County in the Conroe field recorded significant producer totals and dry holes.
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Rusk County
Montgomery County
Conroe
Postoffice bid opening postponed to August thirtieth
Treasury department delays bid opening for Texas Me post office construction until August 30, postponing the previously scheduled date. In Hungary Regent Horthy, after inspecting American camps, visited a World Scout jamboree camp incognito and was greeted by camp chief H. D. McBride and honorary patrols from American troops.
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County and County Line Oil Figures Reported
The report credits Archer county with 16 producers and 18 dry holes, Wichita county with 12 producers and three dusters, while 35 producers and one dry hole are attributed to an unnamed area.
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Archer County
Wichita County
Milk Trucks Under Fire in New York State Strike
Bullets hit six New York milk trucks returning from New York City after delivering Hy onic dairy rok near Camden at dawn. Milk dumps rise as 6000 gallons spill on roads to Syracuse while Madison County shows plant receipts near normal. Governor Lehman orders special grand juries and deputized sheriffs to curb strike riot violence across the state.
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Albany
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Herbert H. Lehman
Two men held in Cheyenne bank robbery case
Cheyenne Oklahoma August 9 two men arrested yesterday at Clinton were charged with the 1600 robbery of the First State Bank of Cheyenne on July 31. The suspects are Doe Thomias 24 and Lee Brown 25.
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Ohoots Girl Kills Himself After Frede ricksburg Shooting
In Fredericksburg a double shooting ends with the death of Walter Schaeffer 24 and Norma Oehler 24 at the Oehler farm. An inquest ruled murder and death by self destruction. Schaeffer shot Oehler from a room as she stood nearby then killed himself. Rings and $50 found on him.
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Walter Schaeffer
Norma Oehler
Oehler
Justice of the Peace
G. Ht
Holly
Scheeffer
Miss Ochler
San
Ferguson Calls Statewide Parley for Hunger Relief
Governor Miriam A Ferguson issued a proclamation directing county commissioners and city leaders to convene next Friday in their seats to discuss methods to aid the needy. She designated the day as Good and Hunger Day and urged Texans to meet to plan relief to prevent starvation and relieve destitution over the coming year.
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Parley Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson Tadly
Texas
Speedboat holdup attempt puzzles Chicago police
An attempted speedboat hold up near the World’s Fair grounds on Michigan Avenue Bridge left passengers puzzled over whether John Pennick and an accused associate should be charged with piracy or attempted robbery. Pennick, 27, was said to be overpowered by the pilot and passengers who accused him of producing a pistol and threatening robbery. Signs bear Ambarure, Salt Lake City, August 8. Governor Monty H. Bloort may sign beer control measure from Utah legislature’s special session.
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Michigan Avenue Bridge
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Winchell Sues Jolson Over Hollywood Fight Fallout
New York August 9 The pass Al Jolson is sued for damages half a million dollars as a result of a July Hollywood melee at ringside involving Walter Winchell and Jolson. Winchell says the suit was served last Thursday and the hearing location and date are undecided. Jolson admits striking Winchell while defending his wife Ruby Keeler’s honor after Winchell allegedly mocked a movie scenario. Public opinion has been swayed by the incident. A separate Minneapolis report states a four year old girl abducted with a stolen car was found sleeping in the vehicle in the downtown district.
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Walter Winchell
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Winchell
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Palds
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Jolson
Ruby Keeler
Minneapolis
Fliers to Dismantle Plane From Ocean Hop Crash
The big white monoplane used by Benjamin and Joseph Adamowicz of Brooklyn on a planned hop to Poland crashed on landing near Harbor Grace Newfoundland. The craft’s undercarriage smashed. the crew suffered minor injuries. The plane will be dismantled and shipped back to the United States as a test vessel for a future transAtlantic flight.
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Benjamin
Joseph Adamowica
Brooklyn
Shelp
Poland
Yeeterday
United States
Tony
Emil Birgen
Joseph Adamowicz
Old Showboat to Stage Comeback
NEW ORLEANS Aug. 6 The Cotton Blossom once famed showboat faces revival after sale for 20 dollars to settle a towing claim. Buyer Clarence Stenney of Baton Rouge plans renovations to relaunch the vessel in a new theatrical career.
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Gotton
Clarence Stenney
Baton Rouge
Dublin Fearful of Guard Parade
Dublin fears possible disorder as a sensational guard parade looms on Sunday. No official ban announced. President De Valera says he would not permit any parade in Whitorn. In Waco, R. C. Mitchell of Alexandria, Louisiana, was shot dead at a residence. Two men and two women detained for questioning as officers seek details. Mitchell leaves a widow, two children, and his parents in Alexandria.
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Eamon de Valera
Whitorn
Waco
R. C. Mitchell
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