Bitter Texas cold snap blanketed state with record lows
Temperatures plunged across Texas as the gale driven chill spread from the Gulf Coast to the Panhandle. Reports showed Dallas and Austin in the forties, Lubbock near 18, while Houston and San Antonio warned residents to protect shipments and heed forecasts. Forecasters predicted continued subfreezing conditions with a sharp drop in the northern regions and a warming trend elsewhere tomorrow.
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Perth
Texas
United Stat Weather Hureatt
SUIVY
Freeman Weatier
Houston
San Antonio
Tallis
San An-gélo
Lubbock
Wichita Falls
Paris
Blizzard Hits Pacific Coast Storms Close Roads and Snow
A severe winter storm battered the Pacific coast on February 1, striking Portland Oregon and other areas. High winds and heavy snow closed highways as crews reported dangerous conditions. At least two deaths were reported in Rawhide Nevada and several injuries followed while authorities issued warnings to stay off the snowbound regions.
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San Pranocisco
Pacific
Portland
Ore
Ferrie
Borda Te & Ferancikeo
Ariel
Touleht
Plehilig Ty Ie Rawhide
Nev
2 Victims of Waco Mystery Explosion
WACO Feb 7 Mrs George Tawling 27 died today becoming the second victim of last night’s explosion that wrecked a house, causing wind and fire as a family prepared to move. The case remains under investigation with authorities piecing together how the blast occurred.
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Waco
George Tawling
Hughend
Stolen Pecans From Local Firm Amounts to 125 Dollars
A crime report details a theft at Central Pecan Shrilling Company at 1001 West Marlin Street where 2128 pounds of nuts were taken. The burglars also stole 14 dollars in cash and coins, leaving the stock short and the firm seeking damages. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
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Lo Central Pecan Shielling Company
Marlin
Harvey Beck Named Road Foreman in Precinct 4
Bexar county commissioners court on Moonday appointed Harvey Beck as road foreman for Precinct 4. The action formalizes leadership in county road maintenance and signals upcoming maintenance priorities.
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Harvey Beck
Bexar County Aeminissioness Court
Moonday Walhortacd Espinet
Theft Plea Brings 10 Day Jail Term
A disjointed report states a theft plea led to a 10 day jail term. The cited value is $43.20 with unclear details about the defendant Gus Rivas and location on Main Avenue. Additional fragments reference Matthews in county court and an address on Medin Street.
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Gus Rivas
Addreeg
Superharles
Matthews
Gninty Court
Milter
Nowan Tumble
Medin Strest
Woman Treated After Bullet Wound in Left Leg
Miss Eleanor Fergison, 27, of 521 East Commerce Street, received treatment at Aanett B. Green hospital for a bullet wound in her left leg. A pistol believed discharged from a companion's pocket is blamed.
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Eleanor Fergison
East
Commerce Street
Aanett B. Green Hospital
Freighter of Azores Sinkings Reported Near New York
A Freighter of Azores with three men aboard was sinking about 100 miles north of the coast in New York. The steamship Edam stood by to aid in rescue as lifeboats were launched in poor condition. The Merantiout crew prepared to abandon ship as rockets guided Edam into sight before daybreak.
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York
Edam
Hoye
Lda
Composer Resting After Sinister Operation in San Diego
Charles Wekefield Cadman, noted American composer, is resting comfortably after undergoing a surgical procedure. Hospital reports indicate he remains under care with his condition improving. The illness followed a cold contracted before Christmas while he was in the Middle West area.
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Émaian Compeetor
Executions Reported After Moscow Prison Convicts
London dispatch cites The Times Express that 13 men condemned to death at the Moscow hospital courtyard were shot after their appeals for mercy were denied. Fifteen conspirators reportedly executed in a mass act, with burial details given. A Warsaw report alleges state disclosures implicate Josef Stalin and Soviet authorities, while Karl Rucek is noted as spared.
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London
Moscow
Express
Thos Vay
Reyectnt
Wsivules
Warsaw
Josef Staun
Nad
Karl Rucek
LY Leia
Seid
Wild January Weather Report From San Antonio
The fragment cites a unusually windy and hot January in San Antonio with 1 degree above normal high, 28 degrees low, and the warmest day on January 71. It notes 23 rainy days, 108 inches rainfall, and 435 males browsing at 10 mph average. mentions fog, thunderstorm on January 27, and average humidity around 68 percent.
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San Anestonio
Dame Nature
Gekle
Eho
Ranny
Teinlell
Yecard
Troops Reach Flood Region in Arkansas Evacuation Efforts
The Eighth Corps dispatched 12 officers and 26 enlisted men under Colonel Fleet to aid flood-area evacuation near Monticello and Furman. Headquarters established, planners coordinate with state officials and Red Cross to form shelter and relief operations in the Arkansas region.
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Eighth Corps
Fock
Bam Houston
Updards
A. J. Brees
Sothie
Arkansas
Fleet
Ares
Monticello
Ayr
Restdanta
Act
Beees
Aldr
Byers
Mary GM
Olsoker
O. C, Anderson
Gom
Weat
Brown
Joyce
I. &. Hunk
W. Dans
V. Webb
Halter
Lambiets
W. Gude
G. J. Bigghas
Milanese Beauty to Wed Vittorio Musso Lini in Rome
Rignorina Orsola Buvali aged 22 from Milan will marry Vittorio Musso Lini, eldest son of the Italian dictator, in February. The ceremony will be held at the Church of San Giuseppe in Rome.
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Rignorina
Orsola Buvali
Vittorio Mussolini
San Ciuseppi
Rome
Fragmentary reminiscences of John Barrymore’s life
Vague, partial quotes recall John Barrymore’s charisma and fame. People mention his acting, a bell, a failed welfare, and distant memories of family and fans. The text reflects muffled recollections rather than a clear, cohesive narrative.
Jaycee Envoys to Meet in San Antonio
Representatives of junior chambers of commerce near San Antonio will meet at 6715 p.m. Tuesday at the Gunter hotel. Byron Saunders and Bert Francis of Tyler head the Texas junior chamber, with Victor Bouldin of Austin as past president. Thiurmes Guess, vice president of the state chamber, will be toastmaster.
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San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Byron Saunders
Bert Francis
Tyler
Secret Ray
Texas Ju
China Raises Fund for Flood Victims
In Shanghai on February 4 authorities announced plans to boost flood relief with a national drive to raise funds. They reported casualties and widespread damage and outlined a rapid mobilization to support affected regions and families.
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China
Shanghai
Feo
Tor Vigtti
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