Tragedy in Fog Near Boston as Two Ships Collide
In dense fog off Scituate Massachusetts Bay the Fairfax and Pinthis collided, setting a fire that killed 46 as of tonight with 71 aboard the Fairfax and 19 on the Pinthis. Mrs Ida Berkowitz died after saving her 14 month old son Robert. her death raises the toll.
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Associated Press
Boston
Atlantic
Fairfax and
Pinthis
Carney Hospital
South Boston
Ida Berkowitz
Robert
Berkowitz
Merchants
Fairfax
Norfolk
Baltimore
Fall River
Massachusetts Bay
Scituate
Mass
Fair Ideas Contest Opens for Tri-State Fair
The Tri-State Fair invites public ideas with prizes from 16 dollars for the best unsenior idea to 5 dollars for other top entries. Letters must be postmarked by June 15 and addressed to Mr. Wilbur C. Hawk, president. Four days remain for mailing, and ideas must be clear even if long.
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Wilbur C. Hawk
Fair Association
Hawk
Amarillo Weather Summary Then and Now
Partly cloudy conditions are forecast for Amarillo and West Texas on Thursday while New Mexico sees generally fair skies with little temperature change. Yesterday's observations show a high of 80 and a low around 56 with 0.86 inch of precipitation in the last 24 hours ending at 4 p.m.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Legion Plans for Big Time at Slaton Sunday
Several hundred Legionnaires from Amarillo and nearby cities will attend the eight eenth district American Legion convention in Slaton Sunday. A Santa Fe train will carry delegates from Amarillo, with 150 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members including drum corps. The party from Pampa and Canyon groups will join by train or motorcade. State Commander Ernest O. Cox visits, with Bob Whitaker and Edith Chapman as featured speaker for the area. Fare is 3.75 dollars. tickets from Hanson post adjutant Floyd Sloan or Carrie Nation.
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Amarillo
Eighteenth District of the
American Legion
Slaton
Santa Fe
Cc. C. Gibson
Hanson Post
Legion Band
Pampa
Plainview
Canyon
Ernest O. Cox
Austin
Department of Texas
Bob Whitaker
Edith Chapman
Montgomery
Ala
Floyd Sloan
Carrie Nation
Sixteen Released From County Jail Under Quarantine
Sixteen inmates of Potter County jail were released after quarantine for smallpox ended. Health officer Dr E A Johnson said all were vaccinated and must disinfect clothing and selves before dismissal. No danger to others. One inmate was a federal prisoner and the sick person recovered. Quarantine to be lifted in a few days.
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Potter County
E. A. Johnson
Johnston
Missing 14 year old Boy Scout Raymond Pascoe sought
A two day search for Raymond Pascoe 14 of 1702 Johnson Street failed to locate him. He left Monday afternoon seeking work and has not been heard from despite Mother and Father W A Pascoe posting notices and asking the public for clues. He is Troop 11, Central Junior high first year student. If you have info contact 7316 Lemons Grain Co.
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Raymond Pascoe
W. A. Pascoe
Johnson Street
Troop 11
Central Junior High School
Mr. Pascoe
The
Lemons Grain Company
Dismissal of Pampa Woman Oil Firm Damage Suit
A federal jury in the case of Pauline Dandridge of Pampa versus Gibson Oil Co over 50000 dollars in damages was deadlocked after a day of deliberation and dismissed by Judge James Wilson. The suit claimed her husband died from employer negligence after an explosion on Gibson Oil property last November. Jurors debated Tuesday night and returned Wednesday morning before being discharged at noon.
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Pauline Dandridge
Pampa
Gibson Oil Company
James ©. Wilson
Dandridge
Pardons sought for Kansan in wife mercy murder case
Relatives of Fred Erb of Lawrence, who killed his wife to end her suffering and received a parole from Governor Reed, petition today for a pardon before his death as Erb lies dying.
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Kansan
United Press
Topeka
Span
Fred Erb
Lawrence
Reed
Erb
Insurance firm licensed to operate in Texas
The Trans-Continental Life Insurance Company of Oklahoma City Oklahoma has been licensed to do business in Texas with capital stock of 109,450 dollars and surplus 65,829 dollars. The Texas office will be in San Angelo.
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Texas
Associated Press
Austin
Insurance Company
The
Trans-Continental Life Insurance Company of
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Capital Stock
San Angelo
The Cheerful Cherub Pictures of My Younger Self
A fragmented reminiscence reflects on two old pictures of a person smiling at a younger age. The brief note hints at self-image and memory without clear dates or details.
Definite Decision On Bishop Cannon Doomed To Inaction
Washington June 11 The senate lobby committee reached a definite agreement not to compel Bishop James Cannon Jr to answer questions about his 1928 anti Smith activities. No action expected following his defiance last week and walkout. Senator Walsh urged broader authority but failed to gain support. The panel plans a formal announcement at a tomorrow meeting. Cannon appeared at the committee session stating no discourtesy was intended.
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Associated Press
Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Senate Lobby Committee
Southern Methodist
Cannon
Walsh
Montana
Senate
New Orleans Chosen as Headquarters for Cotton Cooperative
The American Cotton Co Operative association will base its central marketing operations in New Orleans with E F Creekmore named general manager of the new agency. Dallas had housed temporary offices while leaders finalize plans for a stabilization corporation to handle up to 1,000,000 bales of the 1929 crop, funded by a Farm Board revolving loan pool.
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Associated Press
Washington
New Orleans
American Cotton Co-Operative Association
The
Co-Operative Growers
Allen Northington
Federal Farm Board
E. F. Creekmore
Fort Smith
Ark
Cooperative Association
Dallas
Stabilization Corporation
Farm Board
Congress
Advisory Committee
Clint Small Supporters to Meet Friday in Amarillo
A Friday night meeting of Clint Small supporters from Panhandle cities and communities will be held in Amarillo. Grover B. Hill, campaign manager, says plans will be discussed for an intensive campaign in support of Small's bid for governor. State headquarters reports indicate growing sentiment across the state.
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Clint Small
Panhandle
Amarillo
Grover B. Hill
Senator Small
Fort Worth
Small
Hill
Gas blast wrecks home injuring father. baby and others safe
Wayne Harper and his wife Mrs. Harper escaped with their infant son Wayne after a gas explosion at 1316 East Fourteenth street. The blast razed walls and blew out kitchen windows, injuring Mr. Harper while sparing the baby and three other children asleep in adjacent rooms.
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Wayne Harper
H. Harper
East Fourteenth Street
Texas Flier Escapes Mexican Court Martial En Route to China
Roy Butler a 23 year old Texas aviator who refused to shoot down a buddy in a rebel plane and was sentenced to death in Mexico passed through Houston on his way to China to seek wartime flying work. He had flown for the Mexican federals, was shot down by rebels, later released after friends intervened, then worked in Hollywood and cotton dusting before heading to China.
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Houston
Texas
Roy Butler
Mexico
China
Jefferson City
Escobar
Buzz” Morrisson
Buzz
Butler
Juarez
Hollywood
One Man in Texas Blast May Die as Blaze Rages
A Texas explosion threatens a man’s life as a blaze continues three hours after starting. Fire units work to control the fire with dangerous conditions reported.
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Texas
Exploding Fire Wrecks Texas Company Refinery Near Port Arthur
Twelve men were seriously burned in a refinery fire near Port Arthur Texas. One man, Leonard Hatch, was critically hurt as an explosion triggered flames in agitators and other units. Officials estimated damage between 600000 and 1000000 dollars. Fire teams controlled the blaze by 7 80 pm, but likely would burn for hours. Firefighters and aviators described the scene with oil tanks at risk but none ignited.
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Associated Press
Port Arthur
Tex
Texas Company
Leonard Hatch
Aviatora
Borger Welcomes Second Bank Borger State Bank
Borger data shows Borger State Bank to open June 16 with charter approved last week. Capital of 25000 dollars and 5000 dollar surplus. A P Borger serves as president and J T Peyton as cashier. Temporary location will host operations until a new building is erected. First National Bank remains Borger's other bank.
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Borger
Borger State Bank
Tts
State Banking Department
Austin
A. P. Borger
J. T. Peyton
The
First National Bank
Postcard surge for Lindberghs new heir
Street HAwkers sold postcards praising Charles A Lindbergh and the anticipated birth of his child. The cards show a baby in clouds behind a monoplane. Buyers were told not to mail them until after the birth date was announced.
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United Press
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Orne
Census Totals for Big U.S. Cities in 1930
Detroit reports 1 564 397 residents, up 670 719 from 1920. Chicago reaches 3 378 763, up 672 045 and 24.8 percent. St Louis at 817 834, up 44 407 or 6.7 percent, with Cleveland now sixth at 901 462.
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Detroit
Associated Press
Chicago
ST. Louis
Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
First Car of New Wheat Expected in City This Week
The first car of wheat from the Panhandle Plains is ripening rapidly and may arrive in Amarillo tomorrow or the next day depending on harvesting equipment. Nearby fields are ready to be cut but recent rains have softened soils making immediate harvest difficult.
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Panhandle Plains
Amarillo
Pollard Named to Kingsville Arts and Industries Board
Claude Pollard former attorney general is appointed by Governor Dan Moody to the College of Arts and Industries board at Kingsville. He succeeds the late Ed C. Lasater of Falfurrias.
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United Press
Austin
Claude Pollard
Dan Moody
The
College of Arts and Industries At
Kingsville
Ed C. Lasater
Falfurrias
Santa Fe plans large Amarillo to Boise City construction
Construction will start between June 15 and 20 on the 122 mile line from Amarillo to Boise City Oklahoma. Sharp & Fellows of Los Angeles have the contract with an estimated price around five million dollars and 5600 to 700 workers will be employed for about ten months.
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Santa Fe
Amarrillo
Boise City
Okla
N. J. Gannon
Sharp & Fellows Contracting Company
Los Angeles
Calif
Sul
Sharpe & Yellows
Santa Fe General Office
J. P. Gilmore
Amarillo
Gannon
North Canadian River
Sharp & Fellows
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Cotton Co-Op
Crescent City
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Alexander Legge
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