Kilgore Oil Camp under martial law amid arson attacks
In Kilgore Texas Brig Gen Jacob Wolters enforces martial law as seven arson attempts last night fuel further fires. Sentries switch to shotguns and a gunman fired on a camp tent but fled. six suspected arsonists detained and mass meetings banned to prevent sabotage.
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William S. White
Associated Press
Kilgore
Tex
East Texas
National Guard
Civ
Jacob F. Wolters
Lawrence McGee
Dallas
Wolters
Tyler
Amarillo Returns to Nation's Business White Spot
After a one month absence Amarillo reappears on Nation's Business Magazine map as a white spot indicating good business. The July map shows Amarillo in gray signaling fair conditions with shaded areas nearby, and last year the white spot was smaller in its trade area.
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Amarillo
Nation
Business
Judge Nel son Recovering From Appendicitis Operation
The condition of Judge E C Nelson Jr who had surgery last Monday for appendicitis is improving reports say he is out of danger and progressing well after the operation on Monday.
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E. C. Nelson, Jr
Unsettled Weather Outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
Weather forecast shows unsettled conditions with possible local showers in Amarillo and vicinity on Tuesday. West Texas expected to stay cloudy with showers likely, while New Mexico may see little temperature change.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Bright Spots in Early Week Industrial Output
United Press reports mixed week of gains and price moves. Lumber orders rose about three percent above output as of August 15, coal production increased over prior week by 170000 tons, and Otis Elevator inked a million dollar equipment order for Marshall Field building.
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United Press
New York
U.S
Washington
Chicago
Otis Elevator Company
Marshall Field
Governor Sterling Faces Cotton Acreage Dilemma
Governor Sterling said Louisiana's action might delay Texas plans on cotton control, calling it Huey Long's issue to resolve first. About 150 telegrams backed a special session on acreage limits, while Texas farmers largely rejected a cotton holiday and urged some form of legislation.
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Austin
R. S. Sterling
Sterling
Texas
Louisiana
Lad Hit by Automobile
John William Britt five year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Britt 809 Jackson Street was struck by a car early Saturday night His condition is slightly worse doctors report He suffered a fractured skull and multiple bruises
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John William Britt
Harry Britt
Jackson Street
Fed ready to extend credits to Britain if needed
Washington sources say the Federal Reserve Board is prepared to extend further credits to Great Britain to tide over the present financial emergency reported from London. The move signals readiness to act if the British crisis deepens.
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Washington
U.P
Federal Reserve Board
Great Britain
London
MacDonald’s Resignation Sparks New British National Government
Ramsay MacDonald’s Labour cabinet resigns as King George V entrusts MacDonald with forming a national government uniting Labour, Conservative, and Liberal leaders to steady Britain’s economy. Stanley Baldwin and Sir Herbert Samuel discussed cabinet makeup amid a split Labour party and potential political upheaval.
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Victor Eubank
Associated Press
London
Ramsay MacDonald
Socialist Labor
George V
MacDonald
Great Britain
Stanley Baldwin
Herbert Samuel
Labor Party
Conservaties
Lord Irwin
India
Samuel Hoare
Austin Chamberlain
Neville Chamberlain
Lloyd George
Lord Reading
Donald MacLean
Philip Snowden
J. H. Thomas
Labor
Way Economic Report
Oil price fight prompts shutdowns in three states
East Texas and Oklahoma face delayed orders to restart gas fields as a $1 per barrel top price spreads to Oklahoma Kansas with Phillips Petroleum. Governors Murray Woodring and Sterling pledge to keep valves closed and martial law in effect until price becomes universal. Ritz Canton pool Kansas producers halt output amid the staged price pressure.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Kansas
Phillips Petroleum Company
Texas
Murray
Woodring
Sterling
Ritz- Canton
R. D. McManus
Memphis
East Texas
Missing Amarillo Scout Seventeen Year Old Boy
J. B. Dotson, 17, of 307 Cleveland, missing since 3 30 Friday afternoon. He is a Boy Scout patrol leader, 5 feet 4 inches, 120 pounds, dark brown hair and eyes, dark complexion, last seen in reddish brown pants, tan tweed coat, tan oxfords, bareheaded. Parents Mr and Mrs H E Dotson reachable at 5003.
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J. B. Dotson
Cleveland
J. B
H. E. Dotson
Judge Bishop Criticizes Beers and Liquor Law Violations
In Amarillo Judge Henry S. Bishop addressed the grand jury on beer parties and liquor law enforcement as the eight week criminal district term opens. He warned that dealers and higher violators merit focus, described confiscation rules, and noted cases for today alongside issues of bribery perjury gambling and public peace disturbances.
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Henry S. Bishop
Criminal District
Amarillo
Bishop
J. N. Riggs
George S. Williams
H. Banks Jones
John Milligan
C. M. Williams
P. A. H. Blackburn
William Gunn
Raymond Adkisson
T. H. Bruner
Floyd Krabbe
Quincy Ford
J. W. Hardin
Dread Typhoon Fears Rise Over Central China Floods
In Hankow Hanyang and Wuchang residents fear a typhoon could worsen a disaster already forcing 400000 refugees to cling on hill crests. Refugees drink filthy water, suffer fever, dysentery, hunger and disease while typhoon and dyke breaks threaten more deaths as corpses drift along the Yangtze.
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Hankow
China
Hanyang
Wuchang
Kuomin
Yangtse
Nanking
Naming Battle Over Legion of Welcome for New Gas Bag
Amarillo and Texas lawmakers pursue a push to name the Akron sister ship after the city that supplies helium for airships. Navy officials will publish a list of city nominees tomorrow as rival names are weighed for the dirigible. The decision date remains unclear. Lindberghs in Nemuro expect to finish their New York to Tokyo flight after a stopover honoring three fallen fliers.
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Lindberghs
Bascom N. Timmons
Washington
Navy Department
Akron
Amarillo
Navy
Texas
Nemuro
Japan
Petropavlovsk
Kurile Islands
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Tokyo
Kaumigaura
China
Philippines
Pacific
Cole Battles Rate Increase
J. Cole traffic manager for the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce says a 15 percent freight rate rise would harm a wheat farmer. A three day hearing before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Joseph B. Eastman closed with oil industry decline cited as opposition while railroads noted higher crude prices. Davenport of Wichita Falls spoke for Southwest independent refiners asserting pessimism about oil business prospects.
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Dallas
J. Cole
Amarillo
Davenport
Southwest
No Quarter in War on Gangs
New York officials ordered a coordinated drive against gangs and gunmen after a violent stretch. A $100,000 appropriation funded police car radios to speed radio dispatches, and $27,476 bought 75 armored motorcycles, boosting the fleet to 100. Police Commissioner Mulrooney also moved 300 clerks to street duty after hours.
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New York
Board of Estimate
Mulrooney
Youth Accused in August 1 Killing
A youth faces charges in connection with a fatal Aug 1 assault. Police say the suspect acted during a street confrontation, resulting in the death of a bus rider identified as the victim. Investigators are pursuing additional witnesses and evidence.
Eyewitness Testimony Opens Murder Trial in Wheeler
The state rests after one witness in the Melvin Bus Walker murder case. Eye witness 8. EF Cole testified he saw Walker shoot Bellflower then fire three more shots. Defense witnesses described hurried scene and pistol handling as they seek self defense. The elder Bellflower was killed after disputing Walker’s attention to his daughter Miss Bellflower.
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Wheeler
Melvin
Walker
John Bellflower
Cole
Bellflower
W. O. DeWeese
Jack McDonald
Miss Bellflower
O Neill Dies in France After Teapot Dome Flight
James E. O Neill who fled the United States after the Teapot Dome oil scandal died last night in Cannes France Confirmation came from attorney Phil P Campbell who said he received a cable from O Neill s daughter.
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Washington
James E. O'Neill
United States
Cannes
France
Phil P. Campbell
O'Neill
Campbell
Acclaim for transatlantic fliers in New York
Russell Boardman and John Polando of Boston arrived in New York to receive acclaim for their record breaking flight to Istanbul Turkey. The two pilots were hailed as new heroes of the air on August 24.
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Turkey
New York
U.P
Russell Boardman
John Polando
Bostor
Istanbul
Farm for Rent Ad Reach Quick Tenants
August 25 message urges action to secure a farm tenant using Farm for Sale or Rent Want Ads. It promotes cash rent or share rent options and directs to the Want Ad Department for cost and results.
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Scott
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Santa Fe
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Merchants Despatch Company
Lad
M’donald
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EL Paso
Marvin Jones
Texas Department of the American Legion
E. A. Witt
Waco
Veterans Bureau of Legion
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