Motive of Kidnapping Remains Puzzle
Chicago youths Leopold and Loeb, 19 and 18, confessed to abducting and killing 14 year old Frank Franks for a $10,000 ransom. Officials cite motive as seeking excitement while a wealth background highlights their privileged upbringings and education.
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Bolton elected UT president amid regents shuffle
A May 31 announcement from Austin says Dr. Herbert Eugene Bolton of California has been elected president of the University of Texas. Luther Stark resigns as stadium drive chair to aid its success, citing past student criticism and risk to the drive. Bolton plans to visit next month and may accept pending policy talks and salary adequacy.
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Associated Press
Austin
Herbert Eugene Bolton
University of California
University of Texas
Luther Stark
Orange
Board of
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Ex-Students’ Association
D.C. Bland
Beaumont
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Bolton
Stark
Pat M. Neff
University of Iae
Texas
Fireat Hope Development School for Girls Tragedy
Los Angeles May 31 AP reports a fire at Hope Development School for Subnormal Girls at Plays Delrey near Venice. Between 15 and 20 girl inmates are believed dead. Nineteen of the 39 inmates were taken to Venice hospital with injuries from flames or falls from the second story. Six Venice firemen were injured by tension wires and removed to a Venice hospital.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Hope Development School
Plays Delrey
Here
Venice
Texas Editors Will Be Cordially Received at Amarillo
Texas Editors will be warmly welcomed in Amarillo June 18 to 20 for the Texas Press Association convention. A noon barbecue June 19 at Palo Duro Canyon. campus visit to West Texas State Teachers College in Canyon. open air supper on campus. swimming pool plunge planned. Events directed by J A Hill, C W Warwick. reception committee chairs Lee Satterwhite and Sam F P Harben. reservations and badges coordinated. plans include a press association band and special train arrangements. Amarillo hotels and city hosts emphasize hospitality.
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J. A. Hill
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C. W. Warwick
Randall County News
Amarillo Hotel
Lee Satterwhite
Sam FP. Harben
Amarillo
Texas Press Association
Palo. Duro
Gouldy
J. W. Cheney
C. W Warwick
John Snider
Snider
Texas
Press Association
J. L. Nunn
8. P. Harden
Richardson
Fort Worth
Denver
Santa Fe
Ross
D. Rogers
Board of
City Development
R. P
H.K. Bozeman
Board of City Development
Tangle What would you have done for love of husband
Leslie Prescott forgives and legally adopts her husband’s child by another woman. John Prescott says most women would turn him away, but Leslie clung to him, finding love despite disappointment. The Tangle continues in Tuesdays News as an intimate serial.
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Leslie Prescott
John Prescott
Leslie
Prize auto purchased for fair pageant
The Potter County Federation of Women, in charge of the Pageant of the Plains with the Tri-State Exposition, announced the purchase of the prize automobile. A Hudson coach will be awarded to the queen chosen by popular vote after three nights of voting. The car, guaranteed by Tony Chisum, will be showcased at the pageant coronation fourth night.
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Potter County Federation of Women
Plains
Toney Chisum
Panhandle
Amarillo
Man Found Hanging Over Brooklyn Elevated Tracks
A man believed to be P. J. Mullins was found suspended headfirst between two railroad ties on an elevated Brooklyn track. Firemen freed him after cutting the ties, leaving him with facial lacerations and possible skull fracture in critical condition. Police noted trains may have passed over his head. the body lay below the tracks.
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Associated Press
New York
P. J. Mullins
Brooklyn
Weather brief from Amarillo and West Texas regions
Sunday showers unsettled weather affects Amarillo and West Texas with cloudiness likely. Eastern areas may see unsettled conditions then fair by night with temperature changes. Local notes list hours and forecasts for the region, with minor temp shifts and winds.
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Anitillo
Texas
Amarillo
McAdoo Loses Delegates at Minnesota Democratic Convention
At St Paul on May 31 supporters of William G McAdoo failed to win the Minnesota Democratic delegates to the national convention. Only two of the state's 24 delegates were instructed for McAdoo while four delegates at large were chosen. The remaining delegates were said to be favorable to Governor Al Smith of New York.
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ST. Paul
William G. McAdoo
Minnesota
New York City
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Smith
al Smith
McAdoo
Fair Grounds Race Track Opens at Amarillo Fair Grounds
The new race track at the Amarillo Tri-State Fair grounds on east Tenth Street is completed and open to the public. Track dirt has been thrown up and officials urge visitors to avoid rutting and to drive the full circuit so the surface is beaten down evenly.
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Amarillo Tri-State Fair Grounds
East Tenth Street
Texas Press Association Convention Program Born in Amarillo
The Texas Press Association announced its annual convention to be held in Amarillo from June 18 to 20. The program lists prominent editors and speakers including Harry T. Warner, Emmett Finley, Dr. Henry Lewis Smith, and George, with sessions on advertising, journalism ethics, and practical printing and affiliations. The detailed schedule covers opening ceremonies, welcomes, and multiple talks across the event.
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Texas Press Association
Amarillo
Harry T. Warner
Paris Morning Anima
Siamien Ferest
Willo
Emmett Finley
American Association
New York
Henry Lewis Smith
Lee Memorial Se
House Adjourns Without Voting On Farm Bill
The House adjourned without a final vote on the McNary Haugen farm relief bill. The adjournment passed 180 to 186, with Rep Voight of Wisconsin pushing the motion as an agriculture committee opponent. Leaders expect defeat when a passage vote occurs Monday or Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Voight
Wisconsin
Agriculture Committee
JAPANESE MAN KILLS HIMSELF IN PROTEST OVER EXCLUSION
An unidentified Japanese man about 40 died by his own hand near the ruined American embassy in Tokyo. He used a short sword in a示 ritual act protesting U.S. immigration law excluding Japanese. He left two letters, one to Americans condemning exclusion, the other to Japanese urging vengeance. The incident caused a nationwide sensation despite police efforts to quiet details.
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Japan
Hanihara
State Department
Associated Presa Torio
America
Toklo
Detalia
Ferguson charges impeachment void in court appeals
Five certified questions in the injunction case by Harris County's John F. Maddox against James E. Ferguson seek to keep Ferguson off the governor primary ballot. Ferguson's attorneys argue impeachment void due to resignation before the judgment and other points contesting grounds for removal and impeachment procedures. The lower court ruled against Ferguson.
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Associated Press
Austin
John F. Maddox
Harris County
James E. Ferguson
Supreme Court
Ferguson
Hy Ne Ferguson
One Year to Live Contest Ends Monday at Six
The Daily News invites entries for a "One Year to Live" contest. Submissions must be typewritten and under 100 words. First prize is five dollars, second three, and third and fourth one each. Entries due at the Daily News rent office by six o'clock Monday.
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Tha Daily News
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