Mob Attacks United Rubber Workers Office in Gadsden
Several hundred men stormed the union office, smashed furniture, and fought organizers in Gadsden Alabama. Police intervened, escorting workers to safety at the city hall and hotel as the mob dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Ala
United Rubber Workers of America
George B. Roberts
American Federation of Labor
W. W. Thompson
E. L. Gray
John B. House
J. C. Leslie
Leslie
C. S. Holmes
E. C. Ludlow
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
S. H. Dalrymple
Akron
United Rubber Workers
U S Protests To Japanese Over Treating Nationals
June 25 United States and France protested to the Japanese embassy over rude treatment of their nationals by bayonet-armed soldiers. An incident near a Japanese garrison involved Captain Henry S. Jernigan of the U S Army, who was pushed from the roadway at bayonet point. A second case reportedly involved a woman forced to retreat from a legation street by a sword wielding officer. Officials at the French embassy also raised concerns about the treatment of a French officer's wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiping
United States
Henry S. Jernigan
U.S. A
Dragon City
Jernigan
Legation
France Cuts Discount Rate Again
The Bank of France reduced its discount rate from 5 percent to 4 percent in an act announced in Paris. This marks the second reduction of the week after a prior cut from 6 to 5 percent on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
U.P
Bank of France
Amarillo and Vicinity Weather Outlook Friday
Generally fair conditions expected across West Texas including Amarillo Friday with light winds. New Mexico areas show similar fair weather. northern portions may see unsettled skies. Temperatures near yesterday’s highs around mid 90s to 100s across the region with warm overnight lows.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
New Mexico
Friay
Irish Move to Elect Governor General in Free State
Dublin viewers report Irish Free State plans a constitutional shift to an executive head of state elected by the people. President De Valera announced a popularly chosen head could replace the crown-appointed governor general Buckley, a figure seen as largely titular since his appointment.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Famon de Valera
The
Dial
Onal Buckley
Buckley
de Valera
High Current Shocks Used To Give Life
In Pasadena a report reveals low current shocks can kill while high current shocks may revive. Dr W B Kouwenhoven of Johns Hopkins cites 1200 deaths yearly preventable. L P Ferris of Bell Labs shows revival in many animal trials with shocks around 25 amperes. Artificial respiration advised. some victims revived after hours.
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Pasadena
Calif
W. B. Kouwenhoven
Johns Hopkins University
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
L. P. Ferris
Bell Laboratories
New York
Ferris
Kouwenhoven
Hope Details Snake Murder in Los Angeles
Charles Hope a former sailor testified about the death of Mary James seven wife of Robert James a barber indicted for murdering her for $20 000 life insurance. Hope described tying James to a table and forcing her leg into a box with a rattlesnake. He has pleaded guilty to first degree murder claiming James was his accomplice.
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Los Angeles
Charles Hope
Mary James
Robert
James
Hope
Swift Moves Clear Debate Off Schedule
A legislative body uses a simple majority to bypass the traditional two thirds requirement for nominating a candidate. The shift in procedure clears the path for debate on the nomination to occur outside the earlier timetable. The move alters long standing constitutional norms and prompts questions about process integrity.
Roosevelt Garner clash at Democratic National Convention
At Convention Hall Philadelphia on June 25 Roosevelt and Garner supporters moved to abandon the two thirds nominating rule and adopt a New Deal platform calling for constitutional change. The move followed a swift sequence with little disruption and shows the leaders in firm control.
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Philadelphia
Turaday
Quaker City
Roosevelt
Garner
Associated Press
Fist Fight Breaks Out at Democratic Convention
At Convention Hall in Philadelphia on June 25 a small group of spectators waved signs reading We want Al Smith and caused a brief disturbance that ended with about a dozen men arrested by police. One injured spectator required first aid as officers removed prisoners while Senator Robinson of Arkansas urged order.
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Philadelphia
al Smith
Signa
Robinson
Arkansas
Hindenburg Fails to Answer Calls from Britain
The BBC reported Tatsfield listened for the Hindenburg on her third U S. voyage but received no reply. Authorities suspect damage to the airship's radio. Latest signals indicated a course toward the Scottish coast with strong headwinds slowing speed.
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Hindenburg
London
British Broadcasting Corporation
Tatsfield
United States
Scotland
Childress Centennial Fete Recreates Early Panhandle Atmosphere
The Texas centennial celebration in Childress draws 10 000 guests for a three mile parade and a 500 performer pageant titled Texas Under Six Flags at Childress Fair Park. Notable guests include C D Peckenpaugh of Fort Worth and Judge A J Fires who appears as George C Childress. The event features Alamo battle scenes and Mexican dances by Wellington and Childress groups.
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Vance Johnson Childress
Panhandle
Childress
Texas
Childress County
Hardeman
Hall
Cottle
Collinsworth
Wheeler
C. D. Peckenpaugh
Fort Worth
Denver
Childress Fair Park Stadium
Mexico
Republic
A. J. Fires
George C. Childress
Memphis
Wellington
Morris Higley
Travis
Bonham
William H Younger Jr Dies in Tulia Slaying
William H Younger Jr 40 superintendent of Tulia Public Schools since 1923 dies after an axe slaying. Funeral at Tulia High School auditorium at 3 pm with Rev A C Huff and other ministers officiating. Body lies in state 11 am to 2 30 pm. Burial at Tulsa.
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William H. Younger, Jr
Tulia Public
Tulia High School
A. C. Huff
First Baptist Church
J. Hoytt Boles
Presbyterian Church
Sam Thomas
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Tulsa
FE. K. Hulsey
James T. Hale
R. G. Clennin
W. C. Cowan
Ray Bivins
I. C. Sprague
K. E. Ramsey
Mr. Younger
R. C. Asbury
W. W. Stephenson
W. B. Hale
J. O. Bass
J. L. Cantrell
A. P. Martin
Younger
Centennial greets millionth visitor at Dallas Exposition
Fred Benge, 35, an unemployed mechanic from Norman Oklahoma, became the one millionth visitor to the Texas Central Exposition in Dallas. He entered through the main entrance at 5 53 PM and was escorted in a ricksha to the Esplanade of State by William A Webb general manager. A ranger escorted him on a grounds tour.
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Dallas
Fred
Benge
Norman
Okla
William A. Webb
Riviera Gigolos Strike for Higher Pay at Casinos
Riviera Gigolos demand 40 francs per evening from the Association of Professional Dancing Teachers, threatening to occupy Riviera dance floors if not met. Meanwhile, a dozen painters strike and redecorate Saint Cezaire church near Grasse, with the parish priest officiating mass as painters sit on scaffolds and keep services uninterrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
U.P
Riviera
Saint Cezaire
Grasse
Double Slaying Sheriff Reports Farmer Confesses
Johnson City Texas June 25 District Attorney Carlos Ashley said Ernest Herwig 44 confessed to fatally axing his wife 28 and her son John Roebuck at the Herwig farm ten miles southeast of town. He had claimed innocence while tending garden until officers prepared to take him to the funeral. Sheriff King Caparis County Judge James H Clark and deputies were on scene.
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Johnson City
Texas
Carlos Ashley
Ernest Herwig
Blanco County
John Roebuck
Herwig
Ashley
Piccard Balloon Lands in Arkansas
Dr Jean Piccard and team from the University of Minnesota completed a balloon flight reaching 613 air miles from Minneapolis. The transparent stratosphere balloon launched from the university campus yesterday and was expected to land within 300 miles, touching down near Huntsville Arkansas.
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Minneapolis
Jean Piccard
University of Minnesota
Navarro Convicted in Fatal Hit and Run Case
Joe Navarro was found guilty by a Nelson’s 47th District Court jury on a failure to stop after his car struck 77 year old Ama rillo resident Mrs. W H Thomas. The jury set a one year jail term and a 250 dollar fine after less than an hour of deliberation. Mrs. Thomas remains hospitalized with injuries from the May 30 incident. Navarro, a Dallas salesman chauffeur, fled the scene and sheriff’s deputies expect he will not pay the fine.
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Joe Navarro
Judge FE
Nelson
47Th District Court
W. H. Thomas
Amarillo
Potter County
Navarro
Dallas
Thomas
Milam Street
Sheriff's Department
Small Nations Back Lift of Italy Sanctions in League
In Geneva on June 25 the League powers led by Norway Sweden Denmark Finland the Netherlands and Switzerland voted to support Britain and France to lift sanctions against Italy. The move signals sanctions will be removed in the League sessions beginning with tomorrow's council meeting and Tuesday's assembly.
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Geneva
League
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Netherlands
Switzerland
Britain
France
Italy
Amarillo Kiwanians Awarded High Honors
Amarillo Kiwanis Club earns second place for two straight years in a district including Texas Oklahoma and other clubs across the U S and Canada. Gold Division eligibility requires 190 plus members with 52 meetings yearly and monthly reports. 1936 prize to be awarded at the 1937 international convention.
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Spokane
Wash
Amarillo
Texas
Oklahoma
United States
Canada
Rudy Vallee Concert and Dance Set for Monday Night
A wide range of Amarillo residents will attend the Rudy Vallee concert at Municipal Auditorium next Monday. Ticket prices range from 40 cents to $1.65, with dance tickets at $2.20 per person. Reservations for out-of-towners can be mailed to Miss Lois Black at The News-Globe office. The concert starts at 8:30 p.m. and the dance runs from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
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Fivery
Amarillo
Rudy Vallee
Municipal Auditorium
City Drug No. 1
Lois Black
News-Globe
Plans for Amarillo highway opening fete announced
Delegations from all points on the Colorado to Gulf route will be invited to a July 14 highway rally in Amarillo to celebrate paving of Highway No. 5. Wade Brymer and Tom Cotten will present an invitation to the state highway commission in Austin next week. A barbecue for visitors is planned as a feature.
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Colorado -to-Gulf
Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Wade Brymer
Tom Cotten
Austin
State Highway Commission
Memphis
Claude
Gulf Coast
Conway
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Clarence Chamberlin
Fort Fairfield
Louise Ashby
George Ashby
Henry W. Perry
Chamberlin
Kingdon Harvey
U. S
FDR
Dixie
New Deal
Clar
Loer
John F. Chester
Demo
Piccard
Kiwanians
Vallee Orchestra
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