Seventeen Defendants Face County Court Felony Week
Potter County opens a felony docket for a week before Judge J. M. Simpson with seventeen defendants. Charges include aggravated assault theft receiving and concealing stolen property drunkenness and untrue advertising among others with cases from Carl Loosier Jack Graves Red Sublett D. W. Badgley Pewee Cantrell L. E. Lantrip Jack Gish L. Drucker Fred Pearson Ora Hawkins Jack Tomberlin and Jack Beville.
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Potter County
J. M. Simpson
Howard Anderson
Carl Loosier
Justice Court
Doig Business
Jack Graves
Tommy McMuhen
Red Sublett
D. W. Badgley
Hershell Miles
Lewis Turner
W. B. Martin
John Novakovich
Pewee Cantrell
L. E. Lantrip
Jack Gish
L. Drucker
Fred Pearson
Ora Hawkins
Jack Tomberlin
Jack Beville
Canadian Open Golf Meet Nears Halfway Round
Harry Cooper of Chicago shared the lead on the Royal York course with a 36 34 170 two under par as the Canadian Open field of 140 players from the United States Canada and Mexico began the second 18 holes. Johnny Farrell Joe Kirkwood and R M Alston trailed by one stroke with 71s while seven others shot par 72 including Willie Coggin Jack Armitage Tom Crossart R H Green George Von Elm Willie Lamb and Leo Diegel.
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Toronto
Ont
Harry Cooper
Chicago
United States
Canada
Mexico
Cooper
Royal York
Johnny Farrell
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Joe Kirkwood
R. M. Alston
Ottawa
Willie Coggin
San Francisco
Jack Armitage
Dundes
Texas counties show wide relief fund distribution
Lawrence Westbrook reports only three of Texas 254 counties lack representation on the relief rolls. Most counties exceed 1,000 recipients with an average around 4,000. Total federal funds distributed approach 1.124 million by early September, with Dallas and Harris counties among top beneficiaries.
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Austin
Lawrence Westbrook
Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission
Texas
Westbrook
Kenedy
Reagan
Sterling
Duval
Brooks
Castro
Concho
van Zandt
Duval County
Glasscock County
Dallas County
Harris County
Bexar
el Paso
Tarrant
Travis
Galveston
Jefferson
Wichita
Potter
McLennan
Eastland
Smith
Hidalgo
Bowie
Nueces
Clock Work in Death at Sing Sing and Texas Execution
A grim report details three executions at Sing Sing over 18 minutes with John Jordan, George Swan, and Stephen Witherell, each six minutes apart. It also notes Texas inmate R T Bennett’s death for strangling Leona Buchanan in Dallas, with his brief statement of remorse.
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John Jordan
George Swan
Jordan
Astoria
Queens
Stephen Witherell
Charles
Hopkinton
Sing Sing
Lewis E. Lawes
Cotton and grains markets mixed as early gains fade
New Orleans and Kansas City trading sources report firmer cotton to start with October and December futures rising before retreating on profit taking. Hogs and cattle markets show varied results in Kansas City, while New York stocks hold broadly steady amid subdued trading and cautious activity across sectors.
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New Orleans
Due
Sterling
New York
Washington
Chicago
Liggett & Myers B. U. 8
Smelting
Loew's
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
American Can
Johns-Manville
Chrysler
Santa Fe
American Tobacco
Case Threshing
National Distillers
Pednsyvania
Consolidated Gas
General Motors
New York Central
Westinghouse
International Harvester
Western Union
Pork relief program outlined for corn belt
The plan calls for a tax on pork to raise about 55 million dollars, purchase of about 1 million sows and 4 million light hogs, with a $4 bonus to sows and six to nine and a half cent per pound pay for light pigs. Processors will handle slaughter and turnover to the emergency relief administration for distribution to the needy, with some meat exported. The program aims to start immediately with a goal by October 1.
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Farrow
Agriculture Department
Department
Emergency Relief Administration
Wallace
Dallas grand jury visits Bailey and Shannon prisoners
Dallas County grand jurors toured cells housing Harvey Bailey and the Shannon family at the county jail in Paradise Wise County. Bailey gave a half hearted greeting while Mrs Shannon and her daughter in law avoided eye contact. Jury inquired about Urschel’s captivity and the Shannons stated they faced no complaints beyond food. Bailey and the Shannons were arrested at a Wise County farmhouse where Urschel was held for nine days before ransom.
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Dallas
Dallas County Grand Jury
Harvey Bailey
Shannon
Charlies F. Urschel
Oklahoma City
R. A. Schmid
Bailey
Sheriff Schmid
Howdy
Shannons
Wise County
Paradise
Urschel
Japan’s Path to Independence Through Strength and Diplomacy
The piece argues Japan relied on its own strength rather than Western backing to safeguard independence and interests. It notes Japan’s shift from secret diplomacy to postwar pacts, the costly lessons of relying on others, and last details the 1894 war with China and subsequent encroachments by Russia and Germany over Liaotung and Tsingtau.
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Ja Pan
Japan
Napoleon
Society of Nations
China
Liaotung Peninsula
Russia
Germany
France
Manchuria
Tsingtau
The Japanese View on Peace and Self Defense in Manchuria
A historical statement argues Japan acted in self defense during the 1931 Manchuria crisis. It claims past Western failures to aid Japan and asserts that future generations will see Japan’s decisive actions as promoting regional peace and the welfare of the Orient.
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Manchuria
Orient
Geneva
Baghdad waits as King Feisal seeks guide from British
The report says King Feisal planned to leave for Europe but will stay in Baghdad at British urging to await Sir Francis. Britain seeks an investigation into massacre charges against Iraqi troops and Kurdish regulars. Northern Iraq remains shrouded in mystery as Assyrians and Kurds trade allegations of massacres and battlefield deaths.
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Feisal
Europe
Switzerland
Baghdad
Sir Francis
Iraq
Tigris
Mrs Perry Blackburn hosts relatives from Marion Alabama
Mrs Perry Blackburn welcomes her niece Miss Virginia Moore and nephew Malcolm Moore who are visiting at 2412 Washington Street after returning from Marion Alabama.
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Perry Blackburn
Marion
Alabama
Virginia Moore
Malcom Moore
Washington Street
Crime and mystery swirl as murders and abductions rise
Reports describe suspected gang ties to the Lindbergh murder and multiple arrests in Texas Oklahoma City Denver and Arkansas. A Benton Ark crowd mood prompts transfer of Mark Shank to Little Rock. Grim slayings in Grundy Virginia Elizabeth New Jersey and Queens New York accompany a note on China peace talks and NRA credit amid tension.
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Lindbergh
Bailey
Texas
Urschel
Oklahoma City
Bates
Denver
Arkansas
Mark Shank
Akron, Q
Benton
Ark
Little Rock
Benton Street
Akron
Grundy
Matilda Roberts
John Donovan
Elizabeth
N. J
James Palermo
Astoria
Queens
New York
Joseph Weshefsky
NRA
Killiang Yin
Ten Indicted in Race Horse Doping Scandal
Ten men including race horse owners and former exercise boys were indicted by a federal grand jury in Chicago in a large doping scandal tied to races at Arlington and Hialeah tracks. Five indictments allege Harrison narcotic act violations and drug possession and use.
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Chicago
Arlington
Hialeah
Revival Services Continue at Assembly of God Church
Revival services at the Assembly of God Church 900 North Pierce Street extend through Sunday with evening sermons. Friday's topic will be Stripe Washing at 8 o clock as large crowds attend the meetings.
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de Merchant
Assembly of God Church
North Pierce Street
Allard Minstrel Show Opens At Fair Saturday
Jimmie Allard known as dean of Southern minstrel stars appears Saturday through Tuesday at the Fair theater with his Show Boat Minstrels. The program includes song and dance hokum and an attractive line-up of chorines, presented with the feature picture Be Mine Tonight.
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Jimmie Allard
Fair Theater
Show Boat Minstrels
Brooklyn Baseball Club in Court Again
The Ebbets heirs obtained an order from Surrogate George Wingate to compel the executors of Charles H. Eb bets and the club directors to show cause why they should not be examined over the Brooklyn National League entity. They allege $30,000 losses in minor league operations and seek details of a $200,000 loan from the Brooklyn Trust Company and note the estate value drop from $1,066,814 in 1930 to $839,468 now.
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New York
Brooklyn National League Baseball Club
Charles H. Ebbetts
Ebbets Heirs
George Wingate
Ebbets
Ball Club
Charles H. Ebbets
Anna Marie Ebbets Booth
Genevieve M. Booth
Frank H. Booth
Brooklyn Trust Company
Ebbets Estate
Severied suspended and fined after dispute with umpire
Hank Severeid, manager of the San Antonio Texas League club and former St. Louis Browns catcher, was suspended indefinitely and fined 50 dollars after a dispute with umpire Eddie Palmer in a game here. Fred Tauby, San Antonio utility man, was fined 10 dollars for taking part in the argument.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Hank Severeid
San Antonio
Texas League Baseball Club
St. Louis Browns
Eddie Palmer
Alvin Gardner
Fred Tauby
Retail buying surges on wealth as price rise looms
July business shows many firms above 1932 and 1931 levels, with a few near the 1930 trend. Analysts say the spike in retail buying stems not only from anticipated price increases on September 1 but also from newly accumulated wealth fueling long deferred essential purchases.
Solon Pledges Aid To Peg Cotton Price
Locke Hart Aug 18 J P Buchanan congressman from the tenth Texas district and appropriations chair said he telegraphed President Roosevelt to back him if funds are needed to stabilize the cotton market. He said local farmers faced loss of 22000 acres of plowed up cotton and looming ruin as prices fell below production costs unless swift aid is provided.
Treasury receipts and expenditures reported for Aug. 16
Washington reports Aug. 16 receipts of 89 171 137 18 and expenditures of 93 683 078 15 leaving a balance of 1 248 211 069 83. Customs duties for the month total 16 764 451 84 with fiscal year receipts since July 1 at 273 371 299 97 and expenditures at 466 751 300 01. Excess expenditures reach 193 380 009 04.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Employer Quiz Highlights NRA Women Speakers Role
Mrs. S. E. Fish head of NRA women radio speakers praised volunteers in her division. She cited General Johnson's view that women are the real buyers who will decide the National Recovery drive and said speakers have taken an important role in the local campaign.
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NRA
S. E. Fish
Outlaws Loot Ranch in Fifth Raids Over Two Years
Mexican federal troops captured 10 suspected raiders who looted Miguel Diego's San Molino ranch 25 miles south of Villa Acuna. Ranch employee Gilbert Menchaca was shot grazing a lung. loot valued at $2,000. Suspects jailed at Caracal fortress and Jiminez while Diego resides in Del Rio.
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Caracal
Villa Acuna
Jiminez
Menchaca
del Rio
Diego
Moody warns Texas youth on saloon danger at Oak Cliff rally
Former Governor Dan Moody told Oak Cliff supporters that youth must be awakened to liquor evil in Texas. He charged repeal advocates claim to oppose the saloon while still endorsing a regime that would permit it, calling any booze selling venue a disreputable place.
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Dallas
O.R
Texas
Dan Moody
Oak Cliff
Moody
Harp Music to Mark Downtown Bible Meet
Lois Kathleen Smith will present a special harps performance at the Sunday morning meeting of the T Newton Hill Bible Class in the Texas Theater. The class meets at 9 40 with Judge W E Gee and Rev R C Snodgrass as teachers.
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Lois Kathleen Smith
Texas Theater
W. E. Gee
R. C. Snodgrass
Rain drifts through the Panhandle and neighboring towns
Rain spread from Liberal Kansas through Dalhart and Logan New Mexico with showers reaching Amarillo and Friona. An inch fell at San Jon New Mexico as Dumas received heavy rain and hail. Auto club officials noted slick highways but traffic moved Friday morning while others planned a fishing trip to Eagle Nest Lake New Mexico.
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Liberal
Kansas
Dalhart
Logan
N. M
Amarillo
Glen Rio
Sunray
Baker
Conway
San Jon
Vegh
Dumas
Panhandle Auto Club
Friona
Black
W. B. Amacker
Auto Club
B.T. Ware
Amarillo National Bank
Albert Bivins
Eagle Nest Lake
New Mexico
Flies Carry Many Diseases, Multiply Quickly
The piece warns that flies spread over 30 diseases and, in six summer months, one fly and its offspring can produce more than a trillion offspring if not stopped. It urges immediate use of KILL-KO insecticide, claiming it contains a high amount of pyrethrum flower powder for effective killing.
Bailey group tied to Union Station massacre and Nash death
Dallas held Harvey Bailey by gunfire from a machine gun that killed Frank Nash in the Union Station massacre. U.S. District Attorney W. L. Vandeventer says Bailey Underhill Verne Miller and two fugitives participated. Bailey sought to free Nash and opened fire after Detective Grooms drew. Witnesses identify Bailey Underhill and Miller. Terry Thompson and Terry Thompson Jr. are vacationing in New Mexico.
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Kansas City
U.P
Harvey Bailey
Dallas
Frank Nash
Oklahoma
Union Station
W. L. Vandeventer
United States
Vandeventer
Bailey
Wilbur Underhill
Verne Miller
Nash
W. J. Grooms
Grooms
Uderhill
Miller
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van Zandt County
Prohibition
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Ala
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Rigo Manufacturing Co
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Terry Thompson, Jr
White Petroleum
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Lydia
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Lviv Crow
131St Point Place
Toledo, Ohio
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Coney Island Ave
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