Death claims A F Saddoris Rock Island engineer
Albert F. Saddoris 60, of 844 Travis Street, died at 3 32 this morning after a long illness. A Rock Island locomotive fireman in 1901, he became an engineer and served in Amarillo and Sayre Geary and El Reno routes. Survived by wife Tina Ellen and five sons, two sisters. Funeral tomorrow at Polk Street Methodist with burial in Liano Cemetery under Boxwell Brothers.
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Albert F. Saddoris
Rock Island
Travis Street
Mr. Saddoris
Herrington
Kan
Amarillo
Sayre
Geary
el Reno
Okla
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Masonic Lodge
Polk Street Methodist Church
Polk Street Methodist Church. Mr. Saddoris
Tina Ellen Saddoris
Hope, Kan
Earl
Arion F
Joe Shelton Saddoris
Gerald B. Saddoris
Bartlesville
Marvin L. Saddoris
Cleveland
Ohio
Lawrence Gafford
Salina
Albert Carlson
Gypsum
C. C. Grimes
Liano Cemetery
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Hine
Campaign in full swing as primaries loom nationwide
The 1932 campaign heats up with key primaries in South Carolina California and Mississippi while Roosevelt and Landon rally across states. Knox tours New England as Landon heads to New York and Roosevelt plans a drought tour, aiming for a late whirlwind finish in September.
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South Carolina
California
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Frank Knox
New England
New York
Landon
Chautauqua
Washington
Drouth
Gov
London
Des Moines
Kansas
Joseph F. Guffey
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Sen
Pat Harrison
Theo. G. Bilbo
Bilbo
Sennett Connor
Harrison
Chamberlin plans stratosphere honeymoon flight
Clarence Chamberlin and his bride of under two months plan a transatlantic stratosphere hop in a Lockheed monoplane from St Johns Newfoundland to Land's End London or Paris. Mrs Chamberlin, a former transport hostess, will backseat pilot on the ceiling hop as they push aviation history toward a new era of stratosphere flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boring
Atlanta
Clarence Chamberlin
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Land’s End
England
London
Paris
Chamberlin
Louise Ashby
George Ashby
Maine
Chamberlins
Wiley Post
Post
Close Clerk Race Sparks Talk After Tight Primary
After a tight second primary, Potter County discussed the county clerk contest at the courthouse. Incumbent W. E. F. Blackburn led Hubert Cole 3367 to 3366 with Cole serving as county treasurer. All returns remain unofficial pending final certification.
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Potter Courthouse
W. E F. Blackburn
Hubert Cole
Cole
Blackburn
Azana moves baggage to Valencia amid Madrid rebel fears
Reports from Madrid say President Manuel Azana sent truckloads of baggage to Valencia as concerns grow over a southern rebel advance on Madrid. An official notice later said Getafe airfield near Madrid was bombed by a rebel squadron with no casualties. A rebel claim cited bombing of Cuatro Vientos as well. The war ministry denied damage to the barracks or airfield. The Spanish government then agreed to reimburse American property holders whose assets may be seized during the civil strife.
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Associated Prete
Madrid
Hendaye
France
Manuel Azana
Valencia
U.P
Getafe
Ministry of War
Ministry of Interior
Cuatro Vientos
War Office
Spain
Washington
Algeciras
United States
Five miners die in coal mine tragedy near Wilkes-Barre
Five miners were found dead 200 feet underground in the Sullivan Trail Coal Company mine at West Pittston after a four hour rescue effort. Authorities weighed possible causes from dynamite to gas as the bodies of Charles Di Samoney Patsy Soricelli Michael Tratka Andrew Stefanko and three others were recovered.
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Wilkes-Barre
Sullivan Trail Coal Company
West Pittston
Charles di Samoney
Old Forge
Patsy Soricelli
Michael Tratka
Andrew Stefanko
Indictment Sought Against Six Railway Officials
Washington reports that six officials of the Railway Audit and Inspection Company face a potential federal indictment for refusing to appear before the LaFollette Labor Investigating Committee. Robert Wohlforth, secretary of the committee, said a recorded hearing from last Friday has been certified to Vice President Garner and will be returned to the district attorney in the District of Columbia within two days. The grand jury is meeting daily and an indictment would be sought immediately.
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Washington
Railway Audit and Inspection Company
LaFollette Labor Investigating Committee
Robert Wohlforth
Senate Committee
Garner
District of Columbia
Wohlforth
Federal
Fall Style Show Set Monday August 31 in Amarillo
Merchants of Amarillo prepare for their annual Fall Style Show on Monday evening August 31. Living models will display new fall wear from major American manufacturers. Open house souvenirs may be offered, with music by Globe News and in-store fashion shows announced in ads and on the radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
America
Globe News
Texas Democratic run off returns by county and candidate
Reported tallies from 234 of 254 counties show Morris leading in Railroad Commissioner 290 649 to Thompson 449 719. McDonald 418 915 to Terrell 301 219 for Agricultural Commissioner. Harris District 8 Holcombe 25 240 to Thomas 24 213. Gossett 26 060 to McFarlane 28 732 in District 13. Cody 51 699 to Soule 46 749 in Civil Appeals District 1. Bannenberg 21 422 to Speer 4
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Dallas
Texas Election Bureau
Morris
Thompson
McDonald
Terrell
Congress
Harris County
Holcombe
Thomas
Gossett
McFarlane
Cody
Soule
Bannenberg
Speer
Democrats weigh recount as county canvass nears
The county executive committee plans a closed session to canvass the second primary after officials report potential two vote errors. Roy D. Chase notes three tally sheets at each box and a three-person count that must agree before certificates are sent to the state Democratic committee and county clerk.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Blackburn
Cole
Chase
C. C. Gibson
T. M. Montgomery
Eye glasses that bend cannot be seen demonstrated
Dr William Feinbloom of Columbia University demonstrated plastic eye glasses molded to the eye and worn under the lid. The lenses snap in and out like dentures and improve appearance and vision while remaining undetectable except on close inspection at the Academy of Optometry meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Feinbloom
Columbia University
New York City
Amarillo Plans Aviation Day With Commerce Officials
Hinton in Arkansas Carl Hinton chamber of commerce manager arrives in Little Rock after Oklahoma Highway 66 meeting. He expects to return to Amarillo in about 10 days as plans firm for Amarillo’s first Aviation Day on September 16. Guy Saunders chamber of commerce president hopes Department of Commerce aviation officials will oversee the celebration.
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Carl Hinton
Chamber of Commerce
Little Rock
Ark
Oklahoma
Highway 66 Association
C. of C
Amarillo
Guy Saunders
Department of Commerce
Sixteen Soviet Plotters Sentenced to Death
Moscow reported sixteen confessed conspirators against the Soviet state were found guilty of plotting with exiled Leon Trotsky to kill Stalin and other leaders. They face firing squad as the state’s highest defense measure, with confiscation of all property. The case references Kirov’s 1934 assassination and Trotsky’s alleged directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Nutter
Moscow
Records again set for heat in the Southwest
Excessive heat held the Southwest for the 14th straight day with no relief in sight. A new all time heat record was set in Kansas City on Sunday and it marked the 45th day this year with 19 or higher. Temperatures yesterday included Kansas City 104 Dallas 102 Oklahoma City 192 Wichita 192 Ft Smith 192 St. Joseph 102 and St. Louis 102.
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Kansas City
Mercury
Texas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Ft. Smith
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Bombers Appear as Spain Civil War Warns of Wider Conflict
Arthur Brisbane examines Spain's civil war reports noting bombings in Algeciras and elsewhere. Civilians suffer heavy casualties as planes drop explosive payloads and bridges collapse, signaling potential future devastation in a large scale war.
Roosevelt visits Fort Worth during frontier centennial
John Roosevelt arrives in Texas for his first state visit as a guest of Elliott Roosevelt at a Benbrook country home near Fort Worth. The birthday centennial celebration provides a backdrop for the Roosevelt family's Texas appearance with local tour and social events.
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Fort Worth
John Roosevelt
Texas
John
Elliott
Benbrook
Man Killed Two Injured In Spearman Auto Collision
HEREFORD Aug. 24 One man was killed and two others injured in an automobile collision a mile west of Hereford. L. L. Richardson of Spearman died at the scene while T. L. Taylor and W. F. McNab, also of Spearman, suffered minor injuries. The other car’s occupants W. C. Nix and his wife and two children were uninjured. The crash occurred on Highway 60 as McNab’s car hit Nix’s bumper. Richardson’s car rolled 150 feet. Funeral services likely in Spearman.
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Spearman
Globe
Hereford
Here
L. L. Richardson
T. L. Taylor
W. F. McNab
McNab
W. C. Nix
Nix
Nix Auto
Richardson
Highway 60
Clovis
New Mexico
Nine Russians Executed Near Hailar in Manchukuo
Tokyo dispatch reports nine Soviet citizens executed near Hailar on the Manchukuo border. A further 28 received prison terms up to 20 years. The Domei News Agency says the condemned were remnants of a 1924 25 Soviet delegation aiming to Sovietize the Three Rivers district.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hsinking
Manchoukuo
Hailar
Domein
Hainking
Amarillo Fair Tonight and Tuesday Outlook
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Amarillo and vicinity tonight with partial cloudiness Tuesday afternoon. West Texas expects generally fair skies tonight and Tuesday, with little temperature change in New Mexico. Amarillo recorded a high of 87 and low of 71 by 1 PM.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Panhandle Day plan for Fort Worth event
Amarillo’s Jaycees were invited to join the city and the senior Panhandle group in planning Panhandle Day at the Fort Worth Frontier Centennial. Delegations meet at 5 pm Thursday at the Blackstone Hotel with Casa Manana reservations advised.
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Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth
Blackstone Hotel
Panhandle
Casa Manana Sn
Germany Moves Toward Neutrality in Spanish Civil War
The Associated Press reports Nazi Germany edging to neutral status as Spain's rebels execute five French volunteers and vow further reprisals. France warns volunteers face risks of war while arms embargo measures loom. Rebel bombings strike on Iran near the Bay of Biscay as shipping tensions rise off Melilla.
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Germany
Spain
France
Italy
Madrid
Iran
Bay of Biscay
Gigel Zerjon
Melilla
Spanish Morocco
Mallorca
Fears of Revolt Stir Austria Heads in Vienna
Vienna reportsthat police and Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg may halt a revolt as 200 soldiers moved through the city toward government buildings. Rumors say anti Nazi elements, led by Emil Fey backers, pressed to reinstate Fey as leader of the Heimwehr with 35000 signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Kurt Schuschnigg
Catholic Storm Troops
Emil Fey
Heimwehr
Price Ernest von Starhemberg
Fey
Steel industry operations rise to 725 percent capacity
New York August 24 operations in the steel industry for the current week advanced to 725 percent of capacity from 722 percent the prior week according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Iron & Steel Institute
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A.F. Saddoris
James F. Byrnes
Azana
News-Globe
Democratic Party
Roy D. Chase
Hinton IN
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Leon Trotzky
Josef Stalin
Communist Party
Sergei Kiroff
Stalin
Leningrad
Russia
Trotzky
Sedoff
Kiroff
Nikalai Lenin
Rea U.S Pat
Arthur Brisbane
Mr. Son
Brisbane
Big Hat
Maynard Lbr, Co
FHA
Lbr, Co
Jaycees
The
Ssociated Press
Austria
Schuschnigg
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