Chilean Socialist Regime Faces Counter Revolt
Santiago reports a three day old socialist government facing a southern counter movement and a capital city general strike. Banks closed as clerks walked out while censorship blocked news from Concepcion and Talcahuano. The junta pledged to socialize industry but would not seize foreign holdings for the moment. General Puga described the revolt as expected and not seriously threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
National City Bank of New York
U. S
Concepcion
Talcahuano
Puga
Case Explained to Roosevelt in Walker Review
Hofstadter committee counsel Seabury briefed Governor Roosevelt on six weeks of Walker testimony. He prepared a transcript and analysis, planning to send the voluminous report by Thursday while facing questions about Mayor Walker’s fitness to lead New York City government. The New York committee of 1,000 and Citizens Union urged the governor to act immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Enbury
Walker
Hofstadter Committee
Roosevelt
Seabury
New York Committee of 1,000
New York Committee
Citizens Union
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Thomas M. Farley
Farley
New York City
Buddy Rogers Stops Here on Flight to West Coast
Buddy Rogers, under contract with Paramount, visited Amarillo briefly while en route to Los Angeles. He said he may return to movies only for good parts and plans to take his orchestra to Cocoanut Grove in California. He will appear on the Lucky Strike program soon and remains fond of the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Rogers
West Coast
Buddy
Charles
Paramount
Rogers
Amarillo
Los Angeles
Charles Rogers
Bert Lahr
Lupe Velez
Zeigfeld
New York
Cocoanut Grove
California
Early Vote Sought on Hoover Relief Plan
Washington reports Democratic leaders push Hoover relief measure to create home loan discount banks with 8 to 12 banks, initial federal capital of 125 million, each bank at least 5 million. House Rules Committee favored advancing the bill and will meet to decide procedure. The program aims to ease long term real estate credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
House
House Rules Committee
Congress
Dawes Resigns from Reconstruction Finance Board at 67
General Sees reports the resignation of Dawes from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation board effective June 15. Hoover states deep gratitude for Dawes long public service as Dawes notes his desire to return to banking in Chicago. Senate leaders react with surprise as Dawes exits amid major congressional and fiscal activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hoover
Senate
Dawes
Capitol
Curtis
White House
Hoover Action on Tax Bill Sparks Senate Debate
The tax bill faced a stormy Senate debate as critics charged power companies influenced Congress. The Senate cut salaries of independent commissions by 10 percent and exempted the Coast Guard from the wider cuts, while considering Moses plan alternatives and delaying final action to press for a bill passage before adjournment.
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Howell
Nebraska
Capitol Hill
White House
Treasury
Senate
Robinson
Indiana
Johnson
Calif
D. Ga
Norris
R. Neb
Glass
Virginia
the Treasury
House
The
Shipping Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tariff Commission
Coast Guard
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Moses
N. H
Hoover
Elephants Labeled Wet and Dry to Duel in Chicago
Delegates to the Republican National Convention will witness a tug of war between two live elephants labeled wet and dry. The event, staged in the Ha of Science on the eve of the convention, is part of Century of Progress Exposition entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ha of Science
Hawks Pilot Hank Hawks Leaves Hospital After Crash Injuries
Captain Hank M. Hawks, famed speed flier, exited Worcester hospital after nearly two months of recovery from an April 7 crash. He played golf to gauge his condition and plans to resume his career, bearing permanent scars from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hank M. Hawks
Speed
Worcester
Texas chartered firms rise in May with South Texas share
May saw 170 new Texas companies chartered, up 10 percent from April. Over a quarter were in South Texas, with total authorized capital at 2.27 million dollars versus 3.206 million the prior month, per the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
U.P
New Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
South Texas
Plane collision kills Ford Bott and Elsie Breitenbach
Two planes grazed in midair near Lansing on Sunday. Pilot Ford Bott died alongside 18 year old Elsie Breitenbach as both aircraft crashed to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
U.P
Ford Bott
Elsie Breitenbach
Blast Kills Six Soldiers in Naples Celebration
A June 6 explosion in Naples during Constitution Day celebrations killed six soldiers and seriously injured five others. The blast occurred when a box of ammunition containing 21 shells blew up, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Italy
U.P
Engineer found shot to death in Carrollton garage
R. M. Neeley aged 38 an engineer with a gravel company was found shot to death today in the garage at his Carrollton home A pistol lay in his hand He is survived by his widow and two children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Tex
R. M. Neeley
Government to sell 750 million in treasury securities
The United States plans a June 15 sale of 750 million dollars of treasury securities to fund the end of the current fiscal year. The issue includes 400 million in three year notes at 3 percent and 350 million in one year certificates at 1 percent, moving the year toward about three billion in borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
City Manager Named by Pampa Commission
The Pampa city commission announced the appointment of C. L. Stine as city manager to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of S. M. Gwin on June 1. The notice appeared in The News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampa Commission
Pampa
C. L. Stine
S. M. Gwin
Texarkana Jury Forms to Try Harris for Murder
A Texarkana jury is formed to try John G. Harris, 27, of Bono Arkansas, for the murder of Ed Royal, 55, of Port Huron Michigan. Jury selection finished, testimony set to begin tomorrow, with the state seeking the death penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
John G. Harris
Bono, Ark
Ed Royal
Port Huron
Mich
Names of Over on File for State Offices in Dallas
More than thirty candidates filed for Democratic nominations to 15 Texas state offices with Secretary Albert Sidney Johnson before the midnight deadline. The list includes governor contenders R. S. Sterling Miriam Ferguson and others. races for lieutenant governor attorney general comptroller treasurer and several judges and railroad commissioners. Nominations may continue to appear in the final tally as filings by mail are allowed and the full list may take days to finalize.
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Dallas
Albert Sidney Johnson
State Executive Committee
State Committee
W. O. Huggins
Houston
Johnson
R. S. Sterling
Miriam A. Ferguson
Austin
Geo. W. Armstrong
Fort Worth
Tom F. Hunter
Wichita Falls
M. H. Wolfe
C. A. Frakes
Port Arthur
J. Ed Glenn
Koppers
Frank Putnam
Edgar E. Witt
Waco
Clem Calhoun
Amarillo
George H. Sheppard
Sweetwater
Charley Lockhart
L. A. Woods
J. E. McDonald
Waxahachie
K. Terrell
Floydada
General Land Office
J. H. Walker
Covington
J. J
Jack) Patterson
San Antonio
Roy S. Tenant
Ernest O. Thompson
C. V. Terrell
Decatur
Ed T. Murphy
Livington
C. A. Deware
Brenham
Lee Satterwhite
Odessa
W. Gregory Hatcher
Olin Culberson
Edna
Supreme Court
J. ©. Hickman
Eastland
William Pierson
Ocie Spear
Court of Criminal Appeals
F. L. Hawkins
W. Erskine Williams
Geo. B. Terrell
Alto
R. B. Hood
Weatherford
E. G. Senter
Alex W. Adams
Ida M. Darden
Judah Leib Sobel
Liberty
F. ©. Fuller
Ernest
Otro Cox
Geo. J. Schleicher
Cuero
Lawrence Westbrook
Pink Parrish
Lubbock
Cullen F. Thomas
Oscar F. Holcombe
J. H. Cyclone Davis
Sulphur Springs
W. H. Hawkins
Stephenville
Lamar Gill
Raymondville
C. J. Sulak
Lagrage
Jos. W. Bailey, Jr
W. E. Myres
John L. Meany
Phebe K. Warner
Claude
Coy
P. L. Downs
Temple
B. D. Sartin
Ben F. Harigel
Lagrange
Douglas W. McGregor
Sterling P. Strong
Fred Real
Kerrvville
W. I. Cargile
C. A. Mitchner
Sherwood
Alfred
Convention Week to Fill Envoy Roster for 1940 Nominations
Chicago June 6 delegates to national conventions will be chosen this week. Hoover Roosevelt battle continues as Democrats back Roosevelt with hopes for 700 plus first ballot, while Byrd holds Virginia’s 24. Hoover sits tight with 642 pledged, facing opposition from France of Maryland and Oregon votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Harold Oliver
Chicago
Hoover
Roosevelt
Indiana
Idaho
Florida
Mississippi
North Carolina
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Pennsylvania
New York
France
Maryland
Oregon
Socialist regime triggers Chilean bond selloff on NYSE
In New York on June 6 the establishment of a Socialist republic in Chile spurred a broad selloff of Chilean bonds on the New York Stock Exchange. Banks noted the upheaval was not surprising and many notes were already in default. The three main 6 percent Chilean government bonds fell from $2.50 to as low as $13.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chile
New York Stock Exchange
Charters Granted in Texas and Amendments Noted
Orient Gas and Oil Company of Wichita Falls received charter with capital stock $20,000 and merchandising led by James G. Oakley Mrs L D Oakley and W F Davis Amendments reduce Carter Tobacco Co El Paso capital from 50000 to 25000 Foreign permits issued to The Cincinnati Time Recorder Company Cincinnati Ohio with capital stock 750000 and Texas agent Samuel Taylor based in Amarillo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Orient Gas and Oil Company
Wichita Falls
Capital
James G. Oakley
L. D. Oakley
W. F. Davis
Carter Tobacco Co
el Paso
Cincinnati Time Recorder Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Texas
Samuel Taylor
Amarillo
Hawks to leave hospital after Worcester crash injuries
Capt. Frank M. Hawks, noted speed flier, will depart Massachusetts General Hospital this week after nearly two months confined to bed due to injuries from the Worcester Airport crash on April 7. He played a round of golf yesterday to pass the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Frank M. Hawks
Speed Flier
Massachusetts General Hospital
Worcester
Hawks
UT Austin awards 600 degrees at commencement
More than six hundred degrees were awarded at the University of Texas commencement. Diplomas were presented by Dean T. A. Taylor of the College of Engineering, acting president in the absence of Dr. H Benedict. Baskin files to run against Lanham for Congress in the 32nd district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
T. A. Taylor
College of Engineering
H. ¥. Benedict
Bonus Army Parade Route Plans and Police Roll Call
Police conducted a roll call of Bonus Army encampments to detect Communist activity, imposters, and health issues as leaders push for a large parade. Glassford aims to route the march away from the White House and Capitol to avoid overt demonstrations amid health concerns over typhoid, with no evacuation unless ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glassford
White House
Capitol Building
Health Department
Army of 500 bonus marchers bivouac in Texarkana yard
An improvised force of 500 veterans camped in a Texarkana railway yard after Missouri Pacific Railway refused freight cars to move toward Washington. Local officials veterans and merchants met to plan transport as the army awaited further action and rail options. Texarkana Chamber of Commerce accused the line of inconsistency for bringing them here but not farther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Texas
Missouri Pacific Railway
Arkansas
Texas and Pacific
Man Plots Death by Action Gas Explodes Hurting Self
Leroy Fox, 47, faced a charge of malicious mischief after a failed death by own action attempt in his Chicago apartment. He turned on gas, triggering a massive explosion that damaged the apartment but left Fox only slightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Leroy Fox
Fox
Claude taxpayers organize county wide tax committee
Claude taxpayers plan a county wide tax committee with West Texas Chamber of Commerce support. Wilbur C. Hawk outlined a Budget Making Institute set for June 27 at Texas Tech to aid committees as auditors schedule public hearings on budgets between July 15 and tax levy dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude
Armstrong County
Wilbur C. Hawk
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
J. T. Christian
Amarillo
Mr. Hawk
B. H. Connor
H. A. Finley
R. A. Campbell
E. T. Bagwell
J. A. Watson
J. M. Crain
Hawk
West Texas
Globe News Publishing Company
D. A. Bandeen
Stamford
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Breckenridge
Rockefeller backs repeal plan for liquor amendment
Rockefeller endorses a Republican plan to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment. He argues repeal is needed despite not solving all evils, urges new state safeguards, and pledges personal support for practical temperance measures. He cites the need for a national approach and better public respect for law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Butler
Columbia
Earler
Congress
Convention Battles Roil Capital Politics Over Prohibition And Organization
A storm of political maneuvering at the capital centers on convention fights within both parties. Republicans debate resubmission of prohibition while Democrats wrestle over internal organization with Senator Walsh touted as a potential permanent chairman and Governor Roosevelt facing scrutiny over recent pact terms. Senator Borah criticizes the GOP plank for lacking a viable substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jouett Shouse
Roosevelt
Walsh
Montana
James A. Parley
Borah
Idaho
Plane seized after border chase in Texas
Federal agents seized a plane loaded with alcohol after a chase from the border to a landing field in McMullen County Texas. The plane wrecked on landing but no injuries were reported. Prisoners Walters and Howard were detained with Deuel and Conner tied to the pursuit and charged with conspiracy to violate customs laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
McMullen County
Here
W. T. Ponder
Fort Worth
San Angelo
D. 8. Conner
Ponder
Aa Gren Walters
James Howard
Walters
Tyler
Howard
Robert Deuel
Conner
United States
Deuel
Eagle Pass
Battle Over Free Toll Bridge in Texas Suit
A Texas case seeks damages and a court mandamus to place the bridge company receiver in charge of the free bridge until 250000 in tolls are collected. The injunction also aims to stop interference with toll bridge operations. Past actions involved Governor Murray and Texas Rangers enforcing or complying with federal orders on bridge access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Company
Murray
Free Bridge
Ross Sterling
Texas
Texas Rangers
Dale Daniel Burton Buried at San Jon
Funeral services for Dale Daniel Burton, a two year old from San Jon, N M, were held Sunday afternoon in San Jon. He was the son of Mr and Mrs J N Burton and is survived by sisters June and Mary Lee Burton. The body was sent overland by N B Griggs & Bons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Daniel Burton
San Jon
N. M
J. N. Burton
Griggs & Bons
June
Mary Lee Burton
Wets and Drys Clash Over Prohibition Resubmission
In a second conference of Republican leaders, the wets and drys clashed over resubmitting the prohibition issue. Prohibitionists want resubmission to state legislatures while antis push for nonpartisan state conventions elected to consider the issue. James R. Garfield chairs the resolutions committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Garfield
Resolutions Committee
County Clerk reports 528 wedding licenses in Clovis year
Clovis, New Mexico, June 6. County Clerk George H. Barrows said he issued 108 marriage licenses this year, bringing the total to 528. Most licenses went to out-of-state couples as Clovis earns a Gretna Green reputation for couples from states with required notices of intention to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovis
N. M
George H. Barrows
Bishop's Court Docket Clears in Forty Seventh District
Grand jury reconvened at 9 am as indictments awaited. Judge Henry presided over sessions noting Bird accepted two years for theft of pipe and a year and a half for chicken theft, to run concurrently. Miles denied new trial and received two and a half years for failure to stop and render aid in Hooker death. Cleghorn granted new trial after two years for receiving and concealing stolen property. Trial delays due to witness return and attorney out of city. Grand jury recalled for morning after June 14 dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Forty Seventh District Court
Henry
Bishop
W. L. Bird
Horace “Dude” Miles
Pat Hooker
Amarillo
Ray Cleghorn
Cleghorn
Miles
Ruby Lawrence
C. M. McIntosh
Gang Leaders Question Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
The Daily News reports a round-up of major New York gang leaders to probe if Col. Charles A. Lindbergh was the victim of an underworld hoax after he paid a 50000 dollar ransom for his kidnapped child who was later found dead. Arrests of Arthur Flegenheimer Dutch Schultz and Salvatore Spitale are tied to this police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Daily News
New Yor City
Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh
Arthur “Dutch Schultz
Flegenheimer
Bronx
the News
Salvatore Spitale
Lindbergh
Republican Funds Reported Meager Amid Campaign Start
The Republican National Committee opens this year with only $8,443 in its treasury. A tribute note expresses gratitude to Amarillo friends and the Masonic Order in Richmond for floral offerings and sympathy after the death of Hiram F. Thompson in a Richmond motorcycle accident, with burial at Llano Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican National Committee
Richmond
Hiram F. Thompson
Llano
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