Supreme Court Appeal Hints In Prohibition Jurisprudence
A New Jersey ruling on the Eighteenth Amendment triggers calls for direct Supreme Court review. Justice officials plan to petition the high court for an early argument while debates focus on the amendment’s validity and ratification method. Senators and anti liquor advocates weigh the ruling’s potential to reshape enforcement nationwide.
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Department of Justice
New Jersey
Schich
Sodge Clark
Yestersere
Justice Department
Philip Foran
Néparky
Mitchell
Young Give
Cision
Farman
Clark
Thunten
Supreme Court
Woodeock
Carey UN Prohibition
Woodcock
Iia
Louie J. Tutt
Newa Be
Carry
Julia Clark
Capitol
Bu Root
High Court
Sheppard
Texas
Plainview Stays Neutral in T and P Hearing
Plainview remained neutral as the Texas and Pacific case unfolded. John Hill and grain men defended old lines while Santa Fe and other shippers supported existing routes. The hearing featured testimony from Winfield Holbrook and Amatillo manager John Hill, with the result seen as inconclusive.
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Plainview
T.&p
John Hill
Plainview Ss Ed
Mr. Holbrook
Ithout
Ind
Santa Fe
Burlington
Tock Island
Amatillo
Lubbck
Lubbock
Plainviews
Hale Center
Talia
Elevara
John III
Amatilo
Two Floyd sheriff in gun fight ends own life
Floydada and Clarendon reports detail the death of Floyd County Sheriff P. G. Stegall who shot himself in a courthouse room. The incident follows an earlier gunfight involving two Floyd County suspects tied to a car theft attempt near Clarendon.
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Floyd
Tucummart
N.N
Frank Parker
Tom Stoss
T. E. Naylor
Alles
Clarendon
Merlin Brown
J. W. ‘Moncus
Sherif Adolph Abeyta
Moncus
Abeyta
Dick O'Neil
Milan Brown
Ala'2
Nasslor
Naslor
Quay County
Naylor
Floydada
P.G._ Stegall
Floyd County Sherif
Seleck
Solomon
W. Z Browning
Egall
Stegall
Foy County
Vitian
Ruth Judent
Baylor University
Value of Nation Crop for 1930 Placed at Six Billion Dollars
The Department of Agriculture reports the 1930 value of the nation's crops at about six billion dollars, down significantly from 1929 due to price declines and reduced acreage. Production remained near last year’s level but prices fell sharply, with yields especially weak in Maryland to Texas drought areas and in Montana.
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Washington
Pri
Las Nanes
Maryland
Tront
Texas
Drouth
Sly
Montana
Missouri
Two Oklahoma officers wounded in raid. Tate killed
A Chickasha raid left George Hale and Clifford Hale wounded while Tate was killed. Rex Bryant, another officer, reported Tate shot during the raid. The Hale men were taken to local hospital with the elder Hale in serious condition and charges awaiting the outcome of their wounds. Clifford Hale said Tate shot during the operation.
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Chickasha
Okla
George Hale
Clifford Hale
Sor
Exae Tate
Chickade
Apd Davertiy
Tocal
Hale
Grady County
Rex Bryant
Tate
Spain Cracks Down After Failed Overthrow Attempt
King Alfonso retains the throne as martial law and foreign legion troops seize multiple cities amid protests. Premier Berenguer and cabinet members face pressure while Barcelona and Oviedo see clashes. a general strike aims to topple the monarchy but is crushed.
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Clarence Dubose Madilid
Fnv
Spain
Ifonso
Ellerby
Hig
Damaso Berenguer
Tomskis
Nis
Kington
Steaterie Points
Foreign Legion
Barcelona
Oviedo
Sattander
Valesein
Alicante
Tela
Chiteisa
Saele
Shera
Bilboq
Sebastian
Auto Show Time Promises Year End Car Deals
Local dealers push final 1800s clean up used cars and trade ins to clear floors before show time. Prospective buyers urged to inspect bargains as Christmas and new year car purchases loom.
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Globe’ Want
Not Disorderly Former Judge Lindsey Charged in New York Case
Former Denver judge Ben B Lindsey once a proponent of companion marriage faced a disorderly conduct charge in a New York magistrate court. The case stemmed from an incident described as an attack during a sermon at a shop run by William Manning. Lindsey was verbally attacked earlier by an unidentified party.
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Ben B. Lindsey
Denver
New York
Sedge Linney Inter
William Manning
Suny
Lindsey
Colquit Davis Indicted On Six Robbery Counts
Colquit Davis, returned to Oklahoma to face murder charges, was indicted by the Potter county grand jury on six counts of robbery with force. The indictments reference robberies at multiple local stores including Taylor Street area outlets and M-Sys stores. Davis and his brother Colnett faced related violence during the pursuit. The Kiersey car and another Buick with Indiana plates were involved in the case. The cost to repair Kiersey’s car exceeds $200. Continued on Page 15, Col. 6.
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Colquit Davie
Oklahoma
Don Kietsey
Potter County
Grand Jury
Davis
Edw.w. Thomerson
Distriet
Hed. Ecu
Oreford
Tenth Street
Pigsly-Wigely
Tri2
Taylor Atteet
M-Systen
Fourth Avenue
Polk Street
Sixteenth Avenue
van Buren Atteet
Jefferson D
Don Kiersey
Wirt
Owa
Amarile
Haveen
Colgar Davie
Kiersey
WN. Thompson
Ednesday
Man Delirious After Snowy Highway Car Crash
An injured man from Dumas identified as H. Barnett, about 45, is delirious after a car accident on a snow covered highway near the courthouse. The crash occurred when the vehicle slid on the slick pavement, struck a ditch and fence, and tipped onto the roadside.
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H. Barnett
Dumas
Gelirias
Wednessy Mig
Aimoelf
Tiwan
World Court move postponed by Foreign Relations Committee
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 18 to 9 to postpone ratification of the world court treaty. Republicans split with Democrats opposing the delay as supporters argued a spring session could bring action. White House uncertainty remained about a special session, and the matter was set to continue on page 16.
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Hoover
Ension
Apen
Teaco
Reed
Penn
Moat Repub
Beran
Ete
White House
Senate
Fer
Ohio
Borah
Floyd County Clerk Missing on Business Trip
The Floyd County Clerk disappeared during a business trip covering Fort Worth, Dallas, Yuba and Oklahoma City. His wife and two daughters, plus two brothers and other relatives, search for him after a December 3 letter offered no return details.
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Tle
Iekita
Falla
Fort: Worth
Dallas
Yuba
Oklahoma City
T. Guimarin
P. D
Sterling City
B. Ot Portales
J. G. Wood
Floydada
J.P. Shender
Kunens City
Guimarin
Howe
Hla
Toss Ben Case Out Of Court
Charges against former Ben B Lindsey of Denver stem from a demand for a hearing during services in the Cathedral of St John the Divine two Sundays ago. Magistrate August Dreyer upheld a demurrer by Arthur Garfield Hays that the disorderly conduct complaint was defective and ordered a new one drawn.
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York
Ben B. Lindsey
Denver
Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
August Dreyer
Arthur Garfield Hays
Hage
Eghicles Ik
Tuttle
United States District Attorney
Tindsey
Hay
Automobile kills child at Lamesa in downtown collision
A pedestrian girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris of this city, was fatally struck by a car driven by J Soardman in downtown Lamesa. She died before medical aid arrived. The driver said she did not see the girl before impact.
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Sen Downtow
Laverne Morr
Arcold
J. Soardman
See
Shen
Amarillo Witness Backs Santa Fe on Price Drop Impact
John Hill of Amarillo testifies that price reductions hurt local development. He agrees with Santa Fe in a hearing about regional economic effects and stalled growth due to lower prices.
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Santa FE
Hearing Nears End in Santa Fe Testimony at Lubbock
Santa Fe witnesses wrapped up testimony in Lubbock Texas as hearings on railroad routes neared adjournment. Key figures including W. W. Kelly of Amarillo and Panhandle officials discussed route miles and service, noting potential gains and harms for communities from Llano to Plainview.
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Assia
Lubbock
Tex
Santa Fe
Biging
Vege
Lunhbock
Amarillo
Texas & Pacific
W. W. Kelly
Amatilo
Westines
Panhandle
Fellsia Plainview
Kelly
Dalam
Floyd
Hale
Sory Valvende
Panhandle Lumber Cam Teall Tomber Yards
South Plains
Ib Malls
Bert Worth & Denver
Beck
Testimony on Mrs Shepard Death Trial Referenced Drunkenness Claim
In Kansas City defense testimony centers on Major Charles Ay Shepard accused of poisoning his wife with mercury. Witnesses describe her death day, his despondence, and questions about intoxication and precautions. The defense plans to complete its case tomorrow as the jury nears reach.
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Kansas City
Kang Doo
Charles
Ay Shepard
Fe Shepard
Shepard
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