Senator Nabs Sleep On Way To Washington
Senator Huey Long’s followers beefed up National Guard protection in Baton Rouge as anti-Long forces surrendered at the airport. Long traveled toward Washington with his wife and daughter, sleeping under guard while officials denied Square Deal Association involvement.
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Baton Rouge
Huey Long
National Guard
156Th
Louisiana National Guard Infantry
Monroe
O. K. Allen
State House
Capitol
New Orleans
Standard Oil Company of Louisiana
Long
J. C. Hilton
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Hilton
X x x
Senator Long
Washington
Atlanta
Ernest J. Bourgeois
Square Deal Association
Citizens’ Battle Line
Chester P. St. Amant
New Torrents Spread Desolation In Flood Area
Flood waters rose to the south and east of Marks Mississippi as families evacuated. The Red Cross estimated 75 percent of livestock destroyed and thousands homeless. New emergencies formed near Crowder Curtis Lambert and the Tallahatchie River basin near Greenwood. Preachers aided refugees at Red Cross centers in Quitman County.
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Crowder
Curtis
Lambert
Here
Tallawatchie River
Greenwood
Red Cross
Quitman County
Sickles Free After 42 Hours
Panhandle Jan 27 W L Bill Sickles freed on murder charge by not guilty verdict after jury deliberating over 40 hours in district court. Wright, a city meter reader, died in Amarillo hospital November 25 from head injuries allegedly caused by a cane blow. Sickles claimed self defense.
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Panhandle
W. L
Bill) Sickles
Sickles
W. E. Wright
Wright
Amarillo
E. T
Dusty) Miller
New Colors for Men in Colorful Fashion Era
New color trends sweep men's wardrobes as interior decorators and motion pictures push bold hues. Designers and tailors preview an upcoming convention with orange and canary shades, gulfstream blue, copper, maroon, champagne tuxedos, and midnight blue dinner clothes shaping a vibrant fashion epoch.
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New York
Youth Makes Bond in Gas Bomb Case
Potter County authorities said Francis Cullen was released on 750 bond after being charged with unlawful possession of a tear gas bomb following its explosion in the Amarillo Building last Thursday. More than 500 people evacuated and a woman fainted from the excitement in the basement.
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Potter County
Francis Cullen
Cullen
Amarillo
Chinese Hero Sacrifices Life To Spare American Babe
Chinese prisoner volunteers to die to save Helen Priscilla Stam, abandoned after the Stam parents were killed. W. J. Hanna of Toronto relays that the man, released hours earlier, pleaded for the infant, was executed on the spot, and the child was later found alive in an abandoned house. His account is supported by Chinese witnesses.
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Tsinanfu
Shantung Province
China
Helen Priscilla Stam
W. J. Hanna
Toronto
China Islands Missions
Wuhbu
Anhwei Province
John C. Stam
Miaosheo
Anhwei
Hanna
Stam
Army Officer on Trial Again in Topeka
Maj Charles A Shepard faces a second trial in Topeka on wife murder charges as witnesses arrive from across the nation. Grace Brandon, linked as the motive for the poisoning, has not yet appeared, with prosecutors saying she is in San Antonio Texas. The trial setup includes Judge Colin Neblett arriving. Shepard remains confident of acquittal as a previous conviction was set aside by the U S Supreme Court. The case risks a death sentence if convicted this time.
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Topeka
Kas
Charles A. Shepard
Grace Brandon
Zenana Shepard
S. &. Alexander
Miss Brandon
Denver
Alexander
Brandon
Shepard
Colin Neblett
New Mexico
C. L. Kagey
Wichita
Supreme Court of the United States
Alice J. Watt
Burr Cooper
Tragic Truck Crash Kills Alfredo Rodriguez on Falfurrias Highway
Alfredo Rodriguez age 40 of Rio Grande City died in a two truck collision on the Falfurrias highway Sunday. His brother Ramon of Alice was severely injured. Sera fin Guevarra the second truck driver and his young son were lightly injured.
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Alice
Alfredo Rodriguez
Rio Grande City
Ramon
Falfurrias
Serafin Guevarra
Miner deaths in Utah-Apex mining accident
Daniel W. Brewer aged 39 and Ray Thomas aged 30 were killed in Bingham Canyon when crushed beneath a 15 ton ore slab in the Utah Apex Mining Company gold workings.
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Bingham
Utah
Daniel W. Brewer
Ray Thomas
Utah-Apex Mining Company
Bingham Canyon
Move Blocking FDR Power Nearing Crisis in Senate
Washington reports a move to strip the president of wide relief powers as part of the 4.88 billion relief bill. Senate factions split between cutting executive grants and boosting public works funds while the World Court adherence and RFC extensions loom. House committees will tackle hot oil, treasury post office aid, and bond authorizations amid broader aviation regulation proposals.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
House
Treasury-Post Office
Reconstruction Corporation
RFC
Patman
Connally
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Congress
Special Aviation Commision
Baby Found Dead Smothered by Dog in Norristown
In Norristown Pennsylvania on January 27 7 month old Vouny Elizabeth Watters daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Watters was found dead in her crib allegedly smothered by a family pet dog Coroner R Ronald Dettre stated the dog was seen stretched asleep on the crib with the child nearby as her sisters slept on their beds.
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Norristown
Elmer Watters
R. Ronald Dettre
Coast Guard abandons Mohawk search for ship victims
The Mohawk disaster ends with 35 bodies recovered and 10 crew members plus one passenger still missing after a collision with the Talisman near Sea Girt New Jersey. Mourning relatives queue at the morgue as federal investigations resume with testimony from survivors and crew.
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New York
Mohawk
Hope
New Jersey
Coast Guard
Talisman
Sea Girt
N. J
Grace Williams
Mansfield
Ohio
David F. Brucker
Alice Williams
Rafael Otero
Ward Line
E. B. Gentle
Houston
Birthday drive aids infantile paralysis funds
Santa Monica reports a nationwide push to raise funds for infantile paralysis with 70 percent staying in local communities. The effort blends gaiety and charity, honoring the President's birthday and supporting victims of the illness.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Yeggs Take Jewels Valued at 250000 From N Y Woman
Two men robbed Mrs. Margaret Bell of New York at the Miami Biltmore Hotel, making off with four pearl necklaces two rings a bracelet and a diamond wrist watch valued about 250000 and insured for 350000. Police have no suspects or loot location.
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Miami
Fla
Margaret Bell
New York
Six Die in Blaze at Greenwood Lake Resort
In Goshen New York on January 27 six people died in a fire that destroyed their living quarters at Greenwood Lake a summer resort twelve miles north of town. Victims were Arthur Beattie Jr 21 Mary Anne Beattie 26 Oscar Anderson 34 Julia Anderson 32 George 5 and Dorothy 3. An eight year old Beattie child survived after spending the night with grandparents. Subzero weather hindered efforts as Patrolman James Utter and others discovered the blaze as families arrived for a weekend visit.
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Goshen
N. Y
Jan
Greenwood Lake
Here
Arthur Beattie, Jr
Mary Anne Beattie
Oscar Anderson
Bronx
Julia Anderson
George
Dorothy
Andersons
Beatties
James Utter
Anderson
Dionne quintuplets miss daily airing in record cold
Callander Ontario January 27 The Dionne quintuplets who turn eight months old tomorrow were not allowed their usual airing as the temperature stood at 41 degrees below zero. Descriptions note their condition and care amid the extreme cold.
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Callander
Ont
Friends honor Col. Thompson at Dallas testimonial
Leaders and citizens from across Texas gathered in Dallas for a testimonial dinner honoring Amarillo native Col. Ernest O Thompson who recently became chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission. Speakers praised his public service, leadership and fight against federal oil regulation, likening him to Jim Hogg.
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Dallas
Texas
Amarillo
Ernest O. Thompson
Colonel Thompson
Texas Railroad Commission
Lon Smith
C. V. Terrell
Carl Callaway
Baker Hotel
Thompson
Jim Hogg
Railroad Commission
Hauptmann Cross Exam Promises Shifting Surprises In Trial
In Flemington New Jersey on January 27 1932 Attorney General Wilentz vows fresh cross examination of Bruno Richard Hauptmann in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. He predicts many admissions and a relentless prosecution while Hauptmann remains confident and prepared for intensified questioning. The state plans to probe Hauptmanns ledgers and stock affair as federal agents supply supporting material for the attack.
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Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
David S. Wilentz
Hauptmann
Wilentz
Hauptmaann
Kittens Born in Snow Igloo Rescued by Patrolman
In Lynn Massachusetts four newborn kittens were dug from a snow drift by Patrolman J Henry Wall after he heard their mother’s plaintive meows. The stray litter was moved to warmer quarters at the police station where their survival was secured.
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Lynn
Mass
J. Henry Wall
New Outlets Sought For Cotton Surplus
Washington reports a State Department led search for buyers of America's cotton surplus. Francis B. Sayre directs the effort with Oscar Johnston of the AAA cotton pool meeting to explore options. Hull instructs London to gauge international cotton production talks while past Germany deal faltered. Trade agreements work with 16 nations aims to aid exports.
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Washington
America
State Department
Roosevelt
Francis B. Sayre
Oscar Johnston
AAA Cotton Pool
Sayre
Hull
London
Great Britain
Germany
AAA
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Cord M. Pederson
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