Addis Ababa War Fears Rise With Sham Battles Reported
Reliable sources report Emperor Haile Selassie hides war funds as tribal warriors stage sham battles amid rising tensions with Italy. In Europe Britain debates an emergency sanctions session. Laval and Mussolini discuss limiting war measures. Senate adopts a seven point plan to curb foreign conflicts and defend neutrality with arms embargo and licensing.
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Haile Selassie
London
Britain
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Italy
Paris
Laval
Mussolini
Rome
East Africa
Britain seeks US review of policy on Ethiopian Italian dispute
London Aug 21 Great Britain appealed to the United States to review its policy on the Italian Ethiopian dispute amid the danger of war Sir Samuel Hoare told Ray Artherton chargé d affaires of the American embassy in a 45 minute talk at the foreign office Hoare acted as cabinet members prepared for an emergency meeting called by Ramsay MacDonald who warned the situation was the gravest since 1914 Representatives from opposition groups and from Australia New Zealand and Canada joined Hoare and Anthony Eden in consultations
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Washington
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Foreign Relations Committee
London
Great Britain
United States
Samuel Hoare
Ray Artherton
Foreign Office
Hoare
Ramsay MacDonald
Lossiemouth
Scotland
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Anthony Eden
League Affairs
British Cabinet Approves Policy on Italy Over Ethiopia
Seven leaders of the British cabinet tentatively approve a policy demanding financial and economic action against Italy if it attacks Ethiopia. London reports the move aimed at pressuring Italy amid the aggression.
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Austria backs Italy in East African dispute says Wreiner Zeitung
The government mouthpiece editorial titled Europe or Ethiopia endorses Mussolini as frank and un hypocritical about Italy's hunger for land and wealth. It commends Baron Pompeo Aloisi for stressing Italy's European mission and Africa security, warning Europe must not overlook Ethiopia.
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Wreiner Zeitung
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Ethiopia
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Paris
Italy
Africa
Indian troops assigned to voyage to Ethiopia
A detachment of the 5th battalion, 14th Punjab regiment, British Indian Army, moved from Simla to Bombay to embark for Ethiopia under orders. The unit will reinforce operations in the region.
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U.P
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Ethiopia
British preps bomb proof shelters in Addis Ababa
The British legation moves to shield troops with 6000 square yards of corrugated iron sheets for bomb proof shelters and civilian quarters. Reinforcement of the guard via Indian troops is announced from Simla. Emperors fund of several million dollars for defense is cited with 10000000 gold lire and hidden silver deposits.
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Adua
Legion Reluctant To Let Floyd Sloan Resign
Floyd Sloan, seven years ad jutant of Amarillo's American Legion Hansol Post, seeks to resign for a government position. Buddies tabled the resignation as a special committee reviews the move. Sloan is praised as the Panhandle’s most faithful worker aiding veterans with hospitalizations and government aid.
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Oppose Plans for AAA Taxing Stop
A special cabinet committee studying textile industry ills opposed the proposed discontinuance of the cotton processing tax. The Aug. 21 report notes the committee's stance against stopping the tax, highlighting potential impact on the industry and related stakeholders.
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Washington
Special Cabinet
Fall Fashion Show to Open Monday in Amarillo
New fall fashions debut next Monday night in Amarillo with a Downtown Window Style Show by local merchants in cooperation with Newcombe. The event features free entertainment, music from old Mexico, mountain tunes, fashion displays, and family activities as the public previews the season’s styles in stores and displays.
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Amarilla
Newc-ombe
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Globe News
Old Mexico
Go To Town Critique on Mussolini War Risk
Arthur Brisbane argues Europe should avoid multi continental war over Ethiopia while noting imperial actions in Africa and a looming crisis. The column questions Mussolini’s aims and the possibility of restraint to prevent broader conflict. A bank robbery report from Blairstown and a bank loot in Dodge City follow this column.
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America
the Globe
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Globe
Roosevelt hints at neutrality legislation stance
President Roosevelt said no formal request from Britain to join Kellogg Briand pact efforts over the Italo Ethiopian crisis has been received. He avoided a direct answer on neutrality legislation, framing his reply as an if question about future approval during the current session.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Great Britain
United States
Court to Act Upon Gas Law in Texas
A three judge federal court will hear arguments August 30 in Houston on the constitutionality of the Texas Gas conservation law. The Henderson Company Deneiger Oil and Refineries and the Texas Panhandle Gas Company challenge the statute. A Railroad Commission order under the statute is already under a temporary injunction by a federal district court in San Antonio.
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Federal Court
Houston
Federal District
Henderson Company
Hutchinson County
Daneiger Oil and Refineries, Inc
Texas Panhandle Gas Company
Railroad Commission
Federal District Court
San Antonio
Investigation shows father is not slayer
Galveston August 21 County Attorney Ralph Crawford said an investigation found Louis Scala a 55 year old League City shrimp fisherman innocent of drowning his nine month old twin daughter He had his alibi checked and it proved correct Scala had been in Port Arthur at the time of the drowning His wife said he drowned the infant in Clear Creek after a family quarrel
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Ralph Crawfford
Louis Scala
League City
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Port Arthur
Clear Creek
For Rent Vacancies Ad Seeks Amarillo Tenants
A private message urges property owners to advertise vacancies now as school opens. It promotes a wide selection of rental types including homes apartments rooms and other properties in high demand with a call to dial 6262 to advertise.
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Trial endangers Potter County probation job for Miss Simpler
Trial opened in 108th District Court over Miss Hattie Simpler's mandamus suit to force Potter County to recognize her as probation officer and pay $100 monthly. The state attorney general contends the 1935 appointment was illegal and no minutes prove a reappointment, while commissioners testified to a blanket 1935 reappointment order.
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W. B. Gee
Miss Simpler
Joe Gray Mark Parker
Frank Buckingham
Killer Drinks Poison in Modern History Suicide
Paul Voigemast, condemned for murder, drank a cyanide poison cup in Reval under Esthenia's new law allowing a condemned man to choose hanging or suicide. Prison officials and the doctor observed as the executioner carried out the act in the death chamber.
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Fithonia
Paul Voigemast
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Reval
Volgemast
More News Page Notes and Page References
A index of stories and page references lists topics such as lobbies school taxes a drowned son honors tributes a price report and job lines. The fragment suggests a local paper page map with brief mentions and scattered headlines across pages 3 5 11 and 12.
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Wallace Opposes Early 12 Cent Crop Loan Plan
Secretary Wallace cautioned against any gift loan on the 1925 cotton crop and opposed announcing a 12 cent loan while prices dip. The telegram to AAA head Davis signals opposition as lawmakers press for continuation of the 12 cent loan basis set for the 1934 crop. Wallace heads to soybean gatherings in Franville and Des Moines before continuing to Ames and Logan.
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Utah
It’s Up to Amarillo An Editorial
An editorial urges Amarillo residents to join the Sons of Confederate Veterans for the national reunion. A city wide membership drive by 200 volunteers aims to enroll every man in Amarillo before reunion week.
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Sons of Confederate Veterans
MrCormick Co
Ross D. Rogers
Arff
Wagoner
Joninr Welfare League
Plemans Shelby
Rogers
Loreal
Portraits Move In National Democratic Club Shuffle
In New York August 21 portraits of James J, Walker and John F. Curry were moved from the main foyer to the governors' room as other figures like Woodrow Wilson and Grover Cleveland took prominence. A separate note mentions a burglary charge against Mrs Jeannette Randa after a reported entry into a friend’s home.
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U.P
James J. Walker
John F. Curry
Tammany Hall
National Demoacratic Club
Geavernnors
Alenis
Woodrow Wilson
Grover Cleveland
Walker
Law
Jeannette Randa
Frank Werner
Jadie Piacente
Probers Reveal Oil Lobby Expenditures Against Bill
Senate lobby committee hears Cities Service Company spent 100000 to oppose the Wheeler Rayburn bill. Comptroller Winans testifies, noting large legal fees unlisted. Investigators plan subpoenas for holding company records while Hopson sits nearby. Overall expenditures cited near 1 million across sides.
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Nathan Robertson
Washington
Cities Service Company
Wheeler- Rayburn
Senate Lobby Committee
Winans
John W. Davis
Black
Howard C. Hopson
Associated Gas and Electric
Wheeler-Rayburn
House approves TVA amendments for yardstick program
The House passed the conference report on TVA amendments expanding the administration's power. Senate action is required before sending the bill to President Roosevelt for signature.
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Senate
White House
Roosevelt
HUNT THIN MAN IN MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING FRAY
Police hunted a thin man in the slaying of 34 year old Glenn Fair found shot in a bathtub in an apartment. A tenant described a tall thin man with black shoes seen near the scene Monday night as investigators probed the case. In New York, Martin H Carmody of Grand Rapids was re elected Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus for a fifth term at the 58th annual convention.
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Glenn Fair
New York
Martin H Carmody
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Mich
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Carmody
Weather Outlook for Amarilla and Vicinity
Forecast calls for fair tonight and partly cloudy Thursday afternoon in Amarilla and surrounding area. West Texas and New Mexican regions show fair conditions tonight and Thursday with potential local thundershowers in north central portions. Temperature extremes range from 72 to 89 as of today.
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