Black Legion blamed on GOP leaders in Pennsylvania probe
Democratic Governor George H. Barle accuses the Black Legion of fascism during a speech at a congressional ball as Pennsylvania probes floggings killings and terrorism. Grand juries in Wayne County and Pontiac prepare hearings while officials deny group ties to the Wolverine Republican Club.
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Detroit
George H. Barle
Pennsylvania
Black Legion
Naval Armory
Earle
Duncan C. McCrea
Wayne
James E. Chenot
Pontiac
Buell A. Doelle
Wolverine Republican Club
Plumber Killed in Beer Parlor Fight in Austin
Austin June 7 Tom Bradshaw a 50 year old plumber was found dead in a beer establishment. He had been struck on the head with a beer bottle. Officers sought his assailant. Bradshaw survived by his father several brothers in Brady and two sons N L and J T Bradshaw both of Austin.
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Austin
Tom Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Brady
N. L
J. T. Bradshaw
Hemstead double tragedy ends in self-inflicted death and mutilation
In a remote Hemstead pumping station an elderly railroad man J A Jenkins shot himself after confessing he had emasculated J E Gresham a 65 year old Southern Pacific pumper. Gresham was found wounded and rushed to hospital where doctors said he had a chance of recovery.
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Hemstead
J. A. Jenkins
J. E. Gresham
Southern Pacific Railroad
Gresham
Jenkins
Dope About Amarillo Fire Trucks
The article explains fire department operations in Amarillo. It notes a 40 mph speed limit in residential areas, driver discretion in business districts, eight trucks averaging 645 miles annually, and a $25 average cost per call to citizens for engine service.
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Amarillo
Inquest Hears of Death by Own Action in Jenkins Case
Evidence at the inquest shows Gresham lived alone at the station and was found battered after a struggle. An axe handle caused injuries but doctors say emasculation was done with a pocket knife. Justice E Blumberg returned a verdict that Jenkins died by his own action.
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Gresham
E. Blumberg
Jenkins
Mrs Autry Takes Post As Perryton Advertising Manager
Mrs Mayme B Autry, previously advertising manager of the Southwest Daily Times Liberal Kansas, transfers to Perryton to head the Ochiltree County Herald advertising. Paul B Cain becomes Liberal editor. Autry reunites with husband D E Autry, Perryton Soil Conservation superintendent.
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Perryton
Mayme B. Autry
Southwest Daily Times
Liberal
Kas
Ochiltree County Herald
Paul B. Cain
The
Herald
Autry
van Stewart and Associates
D. E. Autry
Chaplin Chooses Paulette Goddard for Next Film
Hollywood reports Charlie Chaplin plans a new film starring Paulette Goddard with Chaplin directing and producing but not acting. The couple, who may be married, seek public verdict on Goddard as a star. Budget exceeds one million dollars to test her stardom.
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Hollywood
Calif
Charlie Chaplin
Paulette Goddard
Paulette
Chaplin
Felons 10 Get $500000 in Bonus
San Quentin officials report nearly 500 600 will be paid to more than 800 inmates through the soldiers bonus. About 1 200 convicts are eligible, with at least 400 not applying. Warden Court Smith warns efforts by sharper to take funds will fail and expenditures will be carefully vetted.
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San Quentin
Calif
United States
Smith
CCC Boys Enjoy News and Radio at Radium Springs
Amarillo boys in the CCC camp at Radium Springs New Mexico enjoy the Amarillo News and programs of Radio KGNC. Dutch Mantell visited the group on his vacation at Hot Springs. The campers include S H Messick C H Miller R E Wilson E C Beall Wallace Cagle Bob Fletcher Earl Smith H G Schwan R R Ellis Charlie Oates A C Bristol J D Dunn Gordon Bunch and Wayne Borger.
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Amarillo
CCC
Radium Springs
New Mexico
KGNC
Dutch Mantell
Hot Springs
S. H. Messick
C. H. Miller
R. E. Wilson
E. C. Beall
Wallace Cagle
Bob Fletcher
Earl Smith
H. G Schwan
R. R. Ellis
Charlie Oates
A. C. Bristol
J. D. Dunn
Gordon Bunch
Wayne Borger
Artifacts from largest arrowhead collection on display
Five thousand specimens from the state’s largest arrowhead collection join a summer exhibit at the Alex Dienst Museum of Central Texas Natural History. Dr. Dienst, curator and Texas historian, preserves about 200000 objects including Indian implements and fossils from 500 Bell County camps. The museum, open through December 1, has no admission fee and also features a Texas pecan exhibit.
Death of 9 year old Erwin Hennershot in local hospital
Erwin Edwin Hennershot aged 9 died in a local hospital from injuries after a fall from a fence at his home on West Forty-first Avenue. Funeral services are set for 4 PM at N. & Griggs and Sons Chapel with Rev. W. S. Sibley in charge. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery with pallbearers Noble Dirkee Cal Farley Alfred Mantell and L. C. Myrick.
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Erwin Edwin Hennershot
I. H. Hennershot
West Forty-first Avenue
Mr. Hennershot
Springfield
Mass
Henry S. Bishop for District Attorney
Political advertisement from Henry S. Bishop announcing his candidacy for the 47th Judicial District of Texas. He highlights a platform of diligent and impartial law administration and urges voter support ahead of the July 25 election. Bishop notes prior service as district attorney and district judge and aims to prosecute serious felonies and offenders.
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Judicial District of Texas
Henry S. Bishop
Arkansas Centennial and Naval Base Highlight Global Ties
In Straits Settlements June 7 report Britain completes the core of a 75 million dollar naval base to guard Australia and New Zealand from Japan. The base, role auxiliary to US defense, could allow American use in a far eastern war. Arkansas marks 100 years of statehood with a centennial celebration led by President Roosevelt, Expecting 1,000,000 visitors. Hot Springs visit includes inspection of the Army and Navy General Hospital.
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Singapore
Straits Settlements
Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
British Admiralty
Sir John Jackson & Company
United States
Netherlands
Dutch East Indies
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Union
Hot Springs
National Park
Army and Navy General Hospital
Cliff swallows migrate 2000 miles via Caribbean coast
Birds driven by seasonary needs travel 2000 miles from Nova Scotia to South America. They follow a route along the western shore of the Caribbean Sea, using coastal flew paths for navigational cues and favorable winds.
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Caribbean Sea
Nova Scotia
South America
More Pay Urged for Legion Worker in Texas District
Cleburne June 7 The 12th district American Legion convention closed with resolutions urging higher appropriation for the state service officer and endorsing Dr W J Danforth of Fort Worth as national executive committeeman A resolution called for active participation in the Texas Centennial A district committee post remains to be filled after a tie in balloting between A and B
Fort Worth Meeting August 16 District Auxiliary Elections
The district auxiliary elected Mrs. T. F. Roden of Fort Worth as committeewoman. Crawford Granbury and Dr Charlies McNelly Weatherford are noted, with the meeting set for Fort Worth on August 16. The text also recalls a record wind speed of 112 mph in January 1920 at Quilty County Clare Ireland.
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British Isles
Quilty
County Chase
Ireland
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Richard M. Seaton
Alfred M. Landon
Mary Holton
Dean Edwin Lee Holton
Kansas State Summer School
Manhattan
Kan
Luo Ima
Laura Wheeler
Mrs. Autry
Goddard
Amarillo Daily News
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
CCC Boys
Erwin Hennershot
GOP
Albert G. Simms
Albuquerque
N. M
Simms
Ruth Hanna
Cleveland
Associated Press
U. S
Legion
Wright Printing CO
Dhol Ieee Oa
Panhandle
Amarillo News-Globe
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