Senate funds bill blocked by filibuster drama unfolds
Senator Howell of Nebraska used a filibuster to keep the Interior Department appropriation from a vote delaying possible extra sessions. He spoke over an hour and a half defending his own bill to reform government claims as leaders push for timely passage of 11 regular appropriation measures. The treasury and post office bill has cleared both chambers, with conference actions pending.
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Washington
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Republican
Nebraska
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Treasury
Post Office Departments
House
French Parliament Adjourns Amid Fragile Support
Paris reports Parliament adjourned until January 13 as Theodore Steeg remains premier with a slender seven vote margin in yesterday's confidence vote. The opposition vows to press to topple the Steeg ministry after the holiday recess.
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Associated Press
Paris
Theodore Steeg
France
Chamber of Deputies
Steeg
Amarillo Hits New Low With 20 Degree Morning
Temperature in Amarillo fell to 20 degrees above zero in the early hours marking a new yearly low. By sunrise the thermometer climbed to 43 degrees as fair skies persisted. A year ago the day ranged from 31 to 6 above zero. The forecast calls for continued fair weather and little temperature change into Saturday.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Pereevdd
Blood Poison Kills St Louis Shoe Pioneer
John C. Boyd, 65, founder and president of the Boyd Welsh Shoe Co., died here from intestinal peritonitis and stomach ulcers after an operation several months ago. The firm was a pioneer in women’s novelty shoe production in the Midwest.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
John C. Boyd
Boyd Welsh Shoe Company
Middle West
Amarillo Area Weekend Weather Outlook
The forecast calls for fair conditions across Amarillo and West Texas while New Mexico remains fair. Temperatures show little variation with daytime highs around 20s to 40s and overnight lows near 20, with no significant changes expected Saturday.
Amarillo Rally Grows From Local to Panhandle Support
A planned Amarillo versus Tyler schoolboy title game expanded into a regional event as thousands from the Panhandle and West Texas joined Amarillo supporters. The scene reflected a football fervor sweeping the Plains, with Amarillo boosters swelling the turnout beyond initial expectations.
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Panhandle
West Texas
Amarillo-Tyler
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Sandies and Lions Ready for State Championship Clash
Fort Worth reports a near 75,000 crowd anticipated for the state title game between Amarillo Sandies and Tyler Lions at Texas Stadium. Amarillo practiced under Blair Cherry and Howard Lynch amid fan interest as prep continues and city buzzes about kickoff.
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Tyler
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Amarillo Junior College Band to Wear Uniforms
Hired Hand on WBAP praises Amarillo Junior College band after Corsicana performance and notes plans for uniforms loaned by the American Legion and the Shriners for the Amarillo Tyler battle in Fort Worth. The colorful costumes are expected to be seen and heard.
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Fort Worth
Amarillo Junior College
Corsicana
Amarillo-Tyler
American Legion
Shriners
St Jo Banker Shot Dead While Hunting on Farm
Senter Camp president of Citizens National Bank of Stoneburg was killed on his farm four miles east of Stoneburg. He was alone when the gun discharged as he tried to climb a wire fence. The body was found by renter Howard Smith. County attorney Temple Yarbrough and Sheriff Lee Husband were summoned. An inquest is planned for Saturday. Camp led the St Jo Chamber of Commerce and was active in local development.
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Texas
Senter Camp
Citizens National Bank
Stoneburg
Howard Smith
Temple Yarbrough
Lee Husband
Montague
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Yarbrough
Camp
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Texarkana Police Issue Shoot to Kill Order
The Texarkana chief of police declared a shoot to kill order after a fourth setup in three days. Victims include O. M. Sanders robbed of 145 dollars and O. K. Mc Knight who lost 26 dollars.
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Associated Press
Texarkana
Chief of Police
O. M. Sanders
O. K. McKnight
Corn doctor G C Cook hospitalized after fall on sidewalk
G C Cook, 70, a corn doctor, was in a Houston hospital today for swelling of the feet after he fell on the sidewalk while leaving his office and living quarters this morning.
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Associated Press
Houston
G. C. Cook
Texas Ex-Rangers leader stricken by paralysis at 76
Major W. M. Green, 76, life commandant of the Texas Ex-Rangers association, was stricken with paralysis at his Colorado home yesterday.
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Associated Press
Colorado
Tex
W. M. Green
Texas Ex-Rangers’ Association
Wes
Bank Robbery Near Trenton Sees $300 Stolen
Two armed unmasked men robbed the Dunlap State Bank nine miles east of Trenton Missouri this afternoon, escaping with about $300 from the counters.
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Associated Press
Trenton
Dunlap State Bank
Here
Amarillo Rally Draws 2500 then massive West Texas exodus
A rally at the auditorium drew over 2,500 attendees before an official Sandie send off. Mayor Ernest O Thompson delivered the keynote praising the band, flag presentation, and Panhandle support. Special trains from Fort Worth and Santa Fe carried Sandie boosters, with police aboard and city officials among the travelers. A Fort Worth parade will follow for the Sandie team’s West Texas reception.
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Sandie Boosters
Amarillo
Panhandle
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Hanson Post
American Legion
Lloyd Fletcher, Jr
Mason King
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth
Sandie Girls
G. G. Ordway
George Waddill
Denver
Sweetwater
West Texas
Worth Hotel
Worth
Stay-Telegram
Potter's Field Possible Burial for D I Davis Body
The body of D I Davis, slain bandit, may be buried in potters field in a few days. The mortuary delayed burial to allow Mrs. Davis time to raise funds to ship the body to Palestine Texas for burial. If funds are not received the body will be buried at potters field or sent to KU medical department.
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United Press
Wichita
Kan
D. I. Davis
Potters Field
Medical Department
University of Kansas
Texas to Award 291.7 Miles of State Highways
The Texas Highway Commission will award contracts January 19 and 20 for 291.7 miles of state highways at an estimated cost of 5 million dollars. The plan emphasizes local labor and includes 18 projects funded with federal money across 32 counties. Concrete paving, bituminous surface, grading, drainage structures, and four bridges are planned, with multiple projects listed by county and highway.
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Austin
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Gilchrist
Grayson County
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Houston County
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Corpus Christi
Chapman Ranch
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Throckmorton
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Shepard Trial Near Verdict in Poisoning Case
In Kansas City Kan United Press report Major Charles A Shepard defense counters with aggressive testimony as government rests rebuttal evidence The nurse Clara Brown testified Mrs Shepard claimed Dr Shepard poisoned me I am not going to get well Judge Hopkins ruled the remark admissible and defense called Majors Walter A Rose and Er J Strickler to challenge earlier testimony The case may go to the jury Saturday with further testimony planned on page 18 column 6
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Kansas City
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Dee
Charles A. Shepard
Federal District Court
Topeka
Kansas
No Arrests In Gun Robbery In Sullivan Hardware Burglary
A burglary at Sullivan Hardware Company on North Fillmore street left 11 shotguns and ammunition stolen. Police and sheriff pursued the case jointly. discovery occurred about 2 am Friday by patrolman N. J. Allen. Safe and cash register untouched. several guns remained on display. Stolen weapons identifiable by wholesale company numbers.
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Sullivan Hardware Company
North Fillmore Street
Sheriff's Department
N. J. Allen
Mystery of Murder of Miss Colter Solved in Missouri
Maryville Missouri December 19 The brutal murder of 20 year old teacher Miss Velma Colter slain last Thursday in her country schoolroom four miles southwest of here has been solved Raymond Gunn ex convict was arrested after prosecutor Paul R Jones tied together a chain of circumstantial evidence and Gunn confessed He was taken to St Joseph for further questioning The case hinged on a distinctive heelprint found in mud and plaster casts made from it The arrest surprised locals as detective work and a witness tip led to the confession
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Maryville
Velma Colter
Here
Raymond Gunn
Paul R. Jones
St. Joseph
Jones
Gunn
Miss Colter
Will New
Sinclair Lewis Responds to Critics in Gothenburg
American author Sinclair Lewis, receiving the Nobel prize criticism, tells a large Gothenburg crowd that he does not claim to fully describe America through one novel. He argues America is a continent, not a single country, and criticizes European Pan Europe debates. Lewis and his wife plan to spend Christmas in Berlin before returning to the United States in February.
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Associated Press
Gothenburg
Sweden
Sinclair Lewis
Rabbitt
van Dyke
Willa Cather
Lewis
America
Stocckholm
Rome
San Francisco
New York
Sliding Production Set For North Central Texas Oil District
A sliding production scale for the North Central Texas oil district was adopted by the State Railroad Commission. The order fixes allowable output under proration at 52395 barrels daily, subject to change by the advisory committee and umpire to meet oil demand, with likely downward adjustments. It allows common carriers to exchange oil or facilities to evenly apportion the limit among producers.
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Associated Press
Austin
North Central Texas Oil District
State Railroad Commission
Bank Fails to Open in Alta Vista Va
Alta Vista Virginia December 19 The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Alta Vista failed to open for business today leaving customers unable to transact deposits withdrawals or loans and prompting inquiries into the bank's status and next steps.
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Associated Press
Alta Vista
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Charter Amendment Renames Pope Motor to Gulf Hudson Essex
In Austin on December 19 amendments authorize Pope Motor Company of Corpus Christi to change its name to Gulf Hudson Essex Company. The action formalizes the corporate identity shift and records it in state filings.
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Associated Press
Austin
Pope Motor Company
Corpus Christi
Gulf Hudson-Essex Company
Judge vows to send Capone to the electric chair
Chicago report says Judge John H. Lyle urged efforts to execute Alphonse Capone for alleged involvement in the 1920 killing of Big Jim Colosimo and another unnamed man. The Herald and Examiner notes the state's attorney may pursue Joseph Howard’s May 8, 1924, murder case as a basis for charges, with officials indicating action if justified.
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Chicago
John H. Lyle
Alphonse Capone
Capone
Lyle
Chicago Safety Council
Big Jim’ Colosimo
Herald and Examiner
Joseph Howard
Harry Ditchburne
Howard
Johnny Torrio
Michael Hughes
William ™. McSwiggin
PRINT BISHOP'S ATTACK
Bishop William T Manning's message on companionate marriage, delivered two Sundays ago at the Cathedral of St John the Divine, has been published by the Diocesan Bulletin for public distribution. Former Judge B B Lindsey of Denver was freed of disorderly conduct charges on a technicality.
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S’ress
New York
William T. Manning
B. B. Lindsey
Denver
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Episcopal Church Organ
Sinking of Oberon After Collision With Arcturus
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen quotes the Arcturus captain reporting 40 people drowned when the Finnish steamer Oberon sank last night off the Danish coast following a collision with the Arcturus.
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Associated Press
London
Copenhagen
Arcturus
Oberon
Relief Funds and Food Loans Authorized by Act
The act allocates 000,000 for relief areas and an additional 000,000 for food loans. Details outline distribution to designated relief zones and support for food loan programs.
Farm relief loans push first aid measure in drought areas
Washington December 15. The initial relief step authorizes 45 million dollars in loans to farmers in drought districts to secure next year’s crop. The measure aims to stabilize farm income and support agricultural recovery amid harsh conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Drovuth
Washington power struggles reshape drought relief and a voting row
The House and Senate approved a 46.9 million drought relief bill while rejecting three Senate amendments to a 116 million public works measure. The Senate campaign funds committee heard that Robert H. Lucas aided opposing Norris. Walsh proposes oil shale probe. The House passed a 213 million Agriculture Department appropriation. Williamson and Draper were confirmed to the power commission. Commissioner Doran orders investigations into deaths believed from poison liquor.
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Associated Press
House
Senate
Robert H. Lucas
Republican National Executive Committee
Norris
Tiecas
Walsh
Montana
Agriculture Department
Ralph R. Williamson
Claude L. Draper
Power Commission
Doran
Senate Passage Delays Loom In Emergency Relief Fight
Congress sent the relief measure to President Hoover after Democratic condemnation over missing direct food loans. The 116 million emergency construction appropriation moved forward with no roll call as controversy cooled. A 150 million farm board request faces Borah’s obstruction while Black seeks to bar marginal trading funds. A filibuster by Howell nearly blocks the interior department bill, risking delay before March 4.
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Farm Board
Borah
Republican
Idaho
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Alabama
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