House Likely To Pass Composite Texas Highway Bill
In Austin the House moves toward passage of a composite highway bill backed by Representatives Cole Stevenson Hubert Bond Farr er and Ben Brooks. It would dedicate one cent of the gas tax to a special fund for bond interest and sinking payments on state highways while counties would cover remaining maturities if tolls fall short. Amendments reducing state obligations were defeated and limited county participation was debated.
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Austin
Sept
Texas Legisla
Cole Stevenson
Junction, R
M. Hubbard
New Boston
Bond Farrer
Waxablachle
Ben Brooks
Bay
Havana Official Killed by Bomb
In Havana a military supervisor and a police officer were injured when a bomb exploded during inspection. The device was found late last night and detonated as authorities examined it, killing Francis co Eomenique and injuring Police Olver EstanisIog Mansip.
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Havana
Mavana
Francisco Eomenique
Mt Marionan
Olver EstanisIog Mansip
Tey
Court Bailiff Goes to Galveston on Vacation
Federal court bailiff IY. J. Law and Mrs Law are vacationing in Galveston for several days this week. They plan to visit a federal building and attend a Tuesday event during the trip.
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Galveston
Iy. J
Chilly Nights Sore Muscles Relief Salve Ad
Quick changing temperatures strain muscles and congestion. Pendtra salve from St Josephs promises fast relief. claims draw out inflammation and pain for head colds and croup. Distributed by druggists as genuine aspirins makers.
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St Josep's
Death mystery surrounds Bern suicide case continues
A London County death case unfolds as Bern is found dead from a self inflicted gunshot in his Benedict canyon home. Investigators probe motive amid claims of a loving marriage with Miss Harlow and a note to her stating last night was only comedy.
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Bern
Benedict Canyon
Harlow
John Carmichaél
Carmichael
Miss Harlow
HEARN
Pollos
George Davis
Jospeh Whitehead
Hased Bern
Davis
Camichael
Miss Hadow
Audlo
Butler Tells of Last Day in Bern Life
Hollywood report says John Carmichael, a butler at Bern's home, found Bern dead after Bern spoke fondly of Miss Jeanalda. Carmichael recalls Bern weary in bed Sunday evening as he entered with Miss Jeanalda's evening dress and said good night, noting Bern was deeply in love.
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Butler
Bern
Hollywood
Call
Sept
Paul Burn
Joan Huslow
Jerina
John Carmicheael
Carmichael
Misa John
Carmichael Sid
Jenn Aalda
Hollywood Mourns Passing of Friend Paul Bern
Hollywood pays tribute to Paul Bern a top studio executive nicknamed the father confessor for his kindness and support. He aided stars like Theda Bara Mabel Normand Lucille Rickson and Joan Crawford offering counsel money and medical care in times of need. Other actors and colleagues praised his sympathy and willingness to help in hours of trouble.
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Maree
Alao
Hollywood
Bern
Bara
Star
Lawlinst Extra
Hollywood Mour
E Frneva
Paul Bern
Pather Confessor of
Sterling
Murr
Teen
Aitar
East
Lucille Rickson
Aiohier
Walthes Reid
John Glibers
Joan Crawford
Estelle Taylor
Jetta Gou
Camael
Ayme DeShy
Jean Harlow's Grandmother Grief Stricken
Kansas City dispatch reports Jean Harlow's grandmother Mtv Harlow learning of the death of Jean's husband Paul Bera. The grandmother sobbed saying she does not know how the star will bear the tragedy and recalled the actress's happy marriage and love for her husband.
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Kansas City
Han
INS
Jean Harlow
Mtv. SD
Harlow
Childhnow
Paul Bera
Plainview Rain Shuts Roads and Delays Bus Service
In Plainview Texas heavy rain disrupted daily travel and delayed bus routes. Weather officials reported rainfall amounts surpassing earlier forecasts, prompting temporary road closures and cautious driving advisories for residents. Local schools remained open as authorities monitored conditions and urged caution.
Flood floods lower Rio Grande valley as Mexican flood waters rise
Readings from the Brownsville weather bureau show cresting flood waters expanding through the lower Rio Grande Valley. Levees, floodways, and rescue patches are active as hundreds of families flee, with Mexican towns like Reynosa and Nuevo Laredo cut off and relief groups distributing food and shelter.
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Brownsville
Lheidole County
Malamoras
Big Grande
Olly
Hidalgo
Risig
Mercedes
Hidalgo County
Fort Ring Ford
Musstan
McAllen
Rio Grande City
Mission
Seston
Rome
Hidalgo Nexas
Reynoss
Mexico
Rio Grande
San Juan
Camargo
Reynosa
Flo Grange City
Roma
Tuo Grande City
Nerdy
al Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Red Cross
Balvation Army
Jujurad
Pay Gut Bill Gets OK in County Salaries Fight
Judge M. Fitshugh, chair of the Citizens Tax committee, announced a 6 p.m. meeting to consider a bill by Rep P. L. Anderson of San Antonio to cut Boxer County commissioners’ salaries from 4300 to 3600 annually. County Judge William A. Worebach criticized the higher pay as harming the small man, while the committee warned of legislative action if officials resist. The record notes a prior bill by Rep Andre Ison proposing a 6000 salary level and mentions a previous Legislature raising those salaries.
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Fitzhugh
Andéru Ison
Dallas Flood Danger Past
Dallas residents faced rising Trinity River danger as crests appeared. The Fork Worth crest reached 80.2 feet yesterday and fell to 12.5 feet today, while Fort Worth saw a crest around 34 feet with rising water. Flood warnings prompted evacuations but many residents returned home as conditions eased.
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Dallas, Rept
INS
Trinity River
Fork Worth
United States
Teau
Fort Worth
Second Operation to Save Boy's Life
A second operation was performed Tuesday at Medical and Surgical Hospital to save Clarence Brickey, 13, who is in a serious condition after a back wound from an accidental shooting by a playmate. Brownsville reports say the boy awaits a crucial test late Tuesday or early Wednesday, with conditions dependent on flood-related factors and remaining brush in channels affecting crops and citrus gardens. Residents stay vigilant, checking upstream reports as flood levels rise.
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Medical and Surgical Hospital
Clareme Brickey
Blanco Read
Brownsville
New Remedy Promises Strength Against Weak Blood
A vintage patent remedy touts Thor's Vitamite Compound as a quick cure for weak vitality and blood deficiency. It claims to cleanse the system, improve circulation, and restore energy, promising visible improvement in days at low cost.
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Dirk
Reid
Thor
Nueces River High Water Threatens Laredo Highway
W H Furlong of the Laredo chamber of commerce reported the Nueces River at a near 12 foot rise and rising further. The Myer was flooding at two inches per hour and within 32 inches of the highway bridge floor. Crews and officials prepared for emergencies as debris and overflow threatened routes north toward Junction and Del Rio, with several highways closed or impassable due to rains and washouts.
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la Tedo
Nueces
W. H. Furlong
Chamber of Commerce
Cotulla
Furlong
Colle
J. D. Moffatt
Ralph Rohatsch
Highway Patrol
del Rio
Dvalde Ja
Eagle Pass
Fort Brown Evacuation Plans Under Review
Plans for evacuating women and children and removing government property from Fort Brown are under consideration. General Winans reported little homage expected from the pending action while surveying flooded districts between Laredo and Brownsville. Sandbagging and a levy were being built at Fort Brown headquarters to guard against overflow as the lagoon offered a diversion path toward the gulf.
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Fort Brown
Francis W. Glover
Edwin B. Winans
Eighty Corp
General Winans
Ctaff
Fort
Sam Houston
Girplene
Gulf
Randolph Field
Fort Mcintosh
Fort Ringgold
Brownsvile
Lieut. E. P. Race
Heavy Rain Brings Threat to Texas Cotton Bloom
LUBBOCK, Sept. 4. Heavy rain threatens the cotton crop across the plains with bollworm infestation feared to spread. Despite reports of limited worm activity, overall damage appeared minimal as rainfall varied, with Lubbock recording 0.85 inches and Floydada, Crosbyton, and Lamesa noting heavier totals. Only a portion of plains cotton was ready for picking, and Lubbock reported a first bale.
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Lubbock
Bethere
Floydada
Crosbyton
Laren
African Picture Will Be Held Over at Aztec
The Martin Johnson talking picture African Picture will be held over at the Aztec until Saturday according to manager William Legis.
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Qongorile
Martin Johson
Central Ate
Aztec
William Legis
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