Screen idol and bride a film king weds fourth queen
A photo shows John Gilbert and Virginia Bruce after their Hollywood marriage. Bruce, now Gilbert's leading lady, appears unfazed by his three former wives Olivia Burwell Leatrice Joy and Ina Claire. This marks her first entry into matrimony.
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John Gilbert
Virginia Bruce
Hollywood
Miss Bruce
Gilbert
Jack
Olivia Burwell
Leatrice Joy
Ina Claire
Testimony in Flier's Trial Is Concluded
In Miami on August 15, evidence closed in the murder case of Captain W. N. Lancaster over the death of Had en Clarke. The trial featured testimonies about the affair with Mrs. J. M. Keith Miller and the alleged threats. Defense and prosecution prepared closing arguments as credibility was under scrutiny.
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Flier
Miami
Fla
W. N. Lancaster
Haden Clarke
J. M. Keith-Miller
Henry M. Jones
Captain Lancaster
Keith Miller
Lancaster
Clarke
Joseph Ince
Detroit
James M. Carson
Ince
Keith-Miller
Vladimir Virrick
Paul R. Prufert
Virrick
Poufert
City with Wonders by Brisbane discusses Hollywood topics
Arthur Brisbane comments on modern fame and spectacle, referencing Hollywood stars and the idea of a built wonder city. The column reflects his opinions on contemporary topics and media culture, noting it carries the King Feature Syndicate copyright and Globe publication.
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King Feature Syndicate
Ida Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Brisbane
Gulf storm leaves many dead and injured along Texas coast
Aug 15 report details a Gulf storm crossing 200 miles of the Texas coast from Sabine to Sea Drift then inland to devastate South Texas farms. About 25 killed, around 150 injured, with extensive property losses. Rescue crews rushed emergency rations to Angleton and Eagle Lake. an emergency hospital was set up at Angleton as some injured faced poor prognosis.
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Houston
Texas
Sabine
Angleton
Eagle Lake
Freeport
Final Tribute Is Paid Ansley by Hundreds At Funeral Service
Henry Ansley longtime West Texas newspaper man dies from auto accident near Tulsa. Funeral held at Central Presbyterian Church Llano burial with many out of town friends and Gov. Ross Sterling visiting widow family. Ansley known for wide West Texas connections and Episcopal faith with casket at Griggs Funeral Chapel.
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Ansley
Henry Ansley
All West
Griggs Funeral
Ross Sterling
Roy Cullum
Amarillo
Postal Suspects Bonded After Attempted Post Office Robbery
James Leland alias Walker of Oklahoma City and E R Rannis of Oldham County were each held on 2000 bond before a U S Commissioner for attempting to rob the Lelia Lake post office last Saturday. They were injured in a mobile chase and gun battle that led to their capture after deputies pursued them. Leland is at St Anthony's hospital and Annis at Potter County jail. Postal Inspector M B Johnson said intruders knocked off the knob and tried to use the safe combination before fleeing.
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James Leland
Walker
Oklahoma City
E. R. Rannis
Oldham County
U. S
Lelia Lake
Leland
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Annis
Potter County
M. B. Johnson
Amarillo
Donley County
Burglary Attempt at Piggly Wiggly and Fox Drug No 7
Burglars tore a lock from the front door of the Piggly Wiggly and Fox Drug No 7 on Line Avenue and Maryland Street in a futile Sunday night attempt. Police said no burglaries were reported early Monday.
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Piggly- Wiggly and Fox Drug No. 7
Line Avenue
Maryland Street
Weather outlook for Amarillo and Panhandle
Forecasters expect showers tonight and Tuesday with partly cloudy skies. West Texas, including the Panhandle, will see similar showers and pauses in cloud cover with temperatures ranging from the mid 60s to near 77.
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Amarillo
Vicing
West Texas
Panhandle
Toset School Costs Tonight
Final budget approval for public schools will be decided tonight by the board of trustees. Hearings on school and college budgets are set for Thursday night. The budget is reduced by over 100000 with potential further cuts. A petition to keep Bivins School open next year will be presented, needing 115 signatures from parents to prompt reconsideration.
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Board of Trustees
W. A. McIntosh
Bivins
Don Marsalis
Poultry Authority Here on Fair Show
Walter Burton of Dallas a noted Southwestern poultry authority will judge the poultry division at the Tri-State Fair. He visited Amarillo Monday meeting with Fair president Bill Lampe and Raymond Adkisson poultry division superintendent. Burton predicted one of the largest and most interesting poultry exhibits in the Panhandle after discussions with the officials.
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Walter Burton
Dallas
Southwestern Poultry Authority
Amarillo
Bill Lampe
Burton
Panhandle
Raymond Adkisson
Lampe
Fifteen Convicts Escape From Granite Prison
A large group of convicts seized a smuggled pistol to threaten guards and fled Granite state reformatory last night in a planned but bloodless break. Three were recaptured, two near Sayre and one at Quanah Texas, while twenty guards hunted in the Wichita Mountains. The fugitives were described by Day Sergeant Claude Moore as among the toughest men.
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Granite
Okla
Sayre
Quanah
Texas
Wichita Mountains
Claude Moore
Hollywood Pageant Mix of Stars and Bulls at Night
In Los Angeles a tour of Norma Shearer’s home, the Olympic Village for the Games, and Mary Pickford's studio unfolds. Douglas Fairbanks Eddie Cantor and Samuel Goldwyn discuss film plans while a bull fighting scene unfolds with real bulls and a matador, showing the dangers and spectacle of Hollywood publicity.
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Los Angeles
H. O. Davis
Pacific
Mary Pickford
Douglas
United States Wins Major Olympic Medals Dominance
Alan Gould notes the United States ending 16 days of Olympic competition with a record haul across track field rowing boxing and swimming. He highlights Jim Bausch Eddie Tolan Bill Carr Babe Didrikson Helene Madison Leo Sexton John Anderson and California's eight oared crew among key victors. Italy remains runner up with three titles.
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Alan Gould
Los Angeles
United States
Italy
Japan
American
Jim Bausch
Kansas
South Texas
Babe Didrikson
Pacific Northwest
Helene Madison
Leo Sexton
John Anderson
Philadelphia
Eddie Flynn
New Orleans
California
Jail threat in voting Dallas
East Texas warning was issued that counties will not have room in jails for illegal voters at the August 27 election. Gregg County District Attorney John E. Taylor said grand jury findings show attempts to influence the governor race with out‑of‑state voters and that indictments may follow to test the case.
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Longview
U.P
East Texas
Gregg
John E. Taylor
Taylor
Grand Jury
Sterling Is Vigorous On Panhandle Jaunt
Governor Ross Sterling begins a Panhandle tour with eight speeches after a rest in Amarillo. Crowds in Canyon greet him as he outlines tax relief and other policy aims. Speaker Bob Stuart criticizes Jim Ferguson and backs bond relief while Sterling details prison reform and highway bond relief plans.
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Sterling
Canyon
Ross Sterling
Amarillo
Tower Panhandle
Texas
Bob Stuart
Fort Worth
Clyde Warwick
Warwick
Randall County
Stuart
Jim Ferguson
Attorney General’s Office
Stewart
Tulsa
Silverton
Clarendon
Memphis
Estelline
Childress
Quanah
Riley Strickland
T. E. Johnson
Panhandle Sterling Organization
Strickland
Honor Slayer Repays Insult in Downtown Dallas Killing
W K Hamilton, 64, described as a Southern gentleman, robs a Waxahachie oil worker of life after a hotel lobby confrontation. Pierce, 34, was shot while sitting in a downtown hotel lobby. Hamilton claimed Pierce insulted him in front of a lady, prompting the fatal confrontation. Hamilton was jailed as prosecutors prepare murder evidence.
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Dallas
W. K. Hamilton
John H. Pierce
Waxahachie
Hamilton
G. C. McBride
Pierce
Mr. McBride
Governor Sterling in Amarillo for West Texas swing
Governor Sterling spent the night in Amarillo after arriving from San Angelo. He expressed sympathy to Mrs. Henry Ansley over Mr. Ansley’s death and talked with relatives for 20 minutes. He then attended an informal dinner and spoke of a favorable re election outlook after a week of campaigning in West Texas.
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Sterling
Amarillo
So. Angelo
Henry Ansley
Mr. Ansley
Ansley
West Texas
Man claiming deputy sheriff identity found in San Antonio
A man alleging to be Deputy Sheriff Joe Johns of Carlsbad New Mexico appeared at San Antonio police headquarters claiming he had been released by kidnappers. He said two men and a woman abducted him while he investigated an auto theft and later freed him near the city. Early dispatches reported Johns killed and decapitated by the trio.
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San Antonio
W.ri
Joe Johns
Carlsbad
N. M
Johns
Governor Race Heats Up as Texas Market Boom Shifts Voters
Dallas August 15 The Democratic runoff for Texas governor narrows to Rosas Sterling versus Mrs Miriam A Ferguson as other state races fade. Cotton and cattle markets surge boosting crop value by about 14 million dollars while Ferguson supporters note attacks on James E See. See jail threat noted on page 2.
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Dallas
U.P
Rosas Sterling
Miriam A. MaFerguson
Joseph W. Bailey, Jr
J. H
Cyclone) Davis
Sulphur Springs
Sterling
Texas
Ferguson
James E
Cloudy Skies Portend More Rain Across Northwest Texas
Widespread cloudy condition and threat of rain covered Northwest Texas with light showers in Panhandle White Deer and McLean. Rain amounted to about .25 inches between Plainview and Lubbock while Fort Worth and Denver reported light showers elsewhere. Showers likely tonight with Tuesday expected partly cloudy.
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Texas
South Plains
North Plains
Plainview
Lubbock
Fort Worth
Texas Supreme Court Disposes Negro Vote Case
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed without ruling a question certified on whether the Democratic Party violated rights by excluding Black voters from its primary. The action, begun in Bexar County, followed rulings by the District and Fourth Court of Civil Appeals, leaving the parties not before the court.
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Austin
Tex Supreme Court
Texas Democrats
Bexa County
Supreme Court
OC. A. Booker
San Antonio
Fourth Court of Civi Appeals
Matron Fliers Break Fast Hazard, Continue Flight
Mrs Frances Marsalis and Louise Thaden completed a breakfast break after an incident last week that damaged wing fabric when a fueling bucket ripped a wing. They resumed flying at 1 PM EST yesterday, aiming to extend the women’s endurance record.
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Valley Stream
N. Y
Frances Marsalis
Louise Thaden
Hoover to Lead Private Business Drive for Economic Recovery
President Hoover calls private business to join a government led drive for better business. A conference of nearly 200 industrial and financial leaders will meet August 26 to map methods for economic advancement, credit expansion, agriculture and employment programs, railways, and labor expansion across the economy.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Hoover
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