Officials Urge Full Approval of Texas Relief Bonds
Texas Relief Administration officials told a joint session in Austin that all remaining relief bonds must be approved. Adam Johnson warned September relief demands could rise 25 to 50 percent from last year, with harvests and cotton labor tight. Charles Braun cited $10.5 million spent by Texas and $72 million distributed federally. August rolls at 240,000. Debate postponed action on a $9.5 million bond bill pending full relief expenditure accounting.
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Charles B. Braun
Texas
House
Relief Commission
Miriam A. Ferguson
Harold Kayton
San Antonio
J. C. Duvall
Fort Worth
Gordon Burns
Texas Relief Commission
Board of
Two New Things In The World And A Cautionary Tale
Arthur Brisbane notes a rash of sensational anecdotes from 1906 including a Tampa cigar maker who died after jumping into a hornet colony and Theodore Dreiser’s quip about suicide on his sixty third birthday. He traces changing views on death by self action from ancient Greece to modern times, concluding Dreiser will seek new work rather than choose death.
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Tampa
Fla
Ramon Perez
California
Theodore Dreiser
Daniel Webster
Mr. Dreiser
Sinclair Nominated for California Governor by Democrats
The Democratic party in California nominated Upton Sinclair, a former militant Socialist now aligned with the party, for governor. Sinclair is known for controversial writings including The Brass Check, a critique of modern journalism, and other novels banned in some cities.
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Democratic
California
Upton Sinclair
Sinclair
Upton Sinclair Demos Choice In California Primary
The Associated Press reports California voters named Upton Sinclair for governor on the Democratic side and Frank Merriam for the Republicans, with Hiram Johnson winning both parties' nominations to succeed himself. Sinclair promoted his End Poverty in California plan amid a New Deal victory narrative. In Mississippi and South Carolina, Hubert D Stephens leads the Democratic senatorial field while Olin Johnston tops the governor race in South Carolina runoff plans. Blease advances to a runoff.
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Associated Press
Upton Sinclair
California
George Creel
Wilson
Milton K. Young
Justus
Wardell
Sinclair
Hiram W. Johnson
Roosevelt
Merriam
Frank F. Merriam
James Rolph, Jr
Gove
Creel
C. C. Young
Quinn
Haight
Blease
South Carolina
Cole L. Blease
Spartanburg
Olin D. Johnston
Mississippi
Hubert D. Stephens
Theodore G. Bilbo
Ross Collins
Weatherman Predicts Scattered Showers in Panhandle
Weatherman H. T Collman forecasts renewed drouth relief with rising Panhandle temperatures. He expects scattered showers near sundown today and tomorrow, strongest in southern areas, with no central rain. St Louis logged a record cold night as Amarillo warmed to 64 degrees.
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Drouth
H. T Collman
Panhandle
Mr. Collman
St. Louis
Amarillo
Collman
Extortion Plot Probe Ties Oklahoma Bank Chief
A boy and a girl were held for questioning in Hollis Oklahoma over a plot to extort 500 dollars from E M Slaughter president of the National Bank of Commerce. The threats targeted the banker’s 15 year old invalid daughter Jane Ann Slaughter. County Attorney Ryan Kerr would not disclose the suspects names until the inquiry ends.
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Hollis
Okla
E. M. Slaughter
National Bank of Commerce
Jane Ann Slaughter
Ryan Kerr
Refinery Fire Grows Larger in Campana Argentina
A refinery fire at the National Oil Company in Campana Argentina worsened with multiple tank explosions overnight. Five killed and many injured earlier, with extra firefighters from Buenos Aires aiding the effort. Thousands fled, returned briefly, then fled again as new blasts rocked the area. The fire extends over a 30 mile radius. authorities continue to fight the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campana
Argentina
National Oil Company
Buenos Aires
Fiee
Amarillo Area Weather Brief Tonight and Thursday
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. West Texas fair in the north and partly cloudy to cloudy in the south. New Mexico fair in the south with unsettled conditions in the north. Temperature extremes reach 63 to 79 degrees.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
West Texas Chamber appeals for better relief bond parity
Stamford Tex August 29 West Texas Chamber of Commerce directors ask state lawmakers to condition the issuance of the remaining 9 5 million in relief bonds on a parity arrangement with the federal emergency relief administration They endorse a two point Texas program to raise federal allotments to parity with other states and to reduce state supplementary funds to parity The chamber led by Ray H Nichols Vernon calls for allied action by West Texas senators and representatives to secure the parity setup and relief funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Tex
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Texas
WTCC
Territorial Development Commission
Ray H. Nichols
Vernon
Nichols
West ‘Texas
West Texas
Riots End In Eastern State Penitentiary
Tear gas quelled new riots at the main eastern state penitentiary in Philadelphia before dawn. Seventeen convicts overcome as guards moved into the Klondike section led by Warden Herbert Smith and 34 others. The trouble began at midnight with leaders transferred from Graterford.
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Philadelphia
F D R Calls Profit On Dollar Nest Egg and Debt
Hyde Park August 29 President Roosevelt termed the 2.8 billion dollar gain from dollar valuation as a nest egg intended to reduce the national debt, a plan to be applied only ultimately. Washington reports show total spending by the Roosevelt administration in 16 months ending June 30, 1934, reached 8.812 billion dollars.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
U.P
Roosevelt
Washington
Treasury
Storm Moves Inland Freeport
A tropical storm off the Texas coast veers toward land as weather bureaus warn residents to seek safety inland. The center is near 100 miles south of Galveston with hurricane-force winds. Galveston observed 60 to 70 mph gusts as communities boarded up and moved to higher ground. Ship Simon Vontrecht reports 40 to 48 mph east wind with heavy rain as the system subsides and shifts drift eastward.
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Freeport
Texas
Weather Bureau
Galveston
Coast Guard
Cameron Parish
Bac
Gulf
Repor
Houston
L.p
Erman
Simon Vontrecht
County Keeps 1935 Valuation Level In Stormy Court Session
Potter County commissioners rejected a 1933 real estate valuation drop and reestablished the 30 percent basis, citing insufficient funds under the 20 percent plan. Judge Simpson and Assessor Taylor clashed with commissioners over the move as the court eyed the 1934 budget and tax rate timing.
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Potter County
County Commissioners’ Court
J. M. Simpson
Houston Taylor
Taylor
Sioner Buckingham
Buckingham
Simpson
H. G Hamrick
Board of Equalization
Gasoline Code Group Named
Zone 11 refiners and filling station operators gathered with 18 Panhandle counties to stabilize gasoline prices and curb violations. W B Rew and Arthur P Dyer of the State Gasoline Price Stabilization Committee led the session advising dealers. Violations cited include wage code breaches long hours rebates contamination and tax evasion. Officials warned competition could become unfair if rules are not observed and urged reporting of troubling conditions.
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Zone 11
Panhandle
W. B. Rew
Arthur P. Dyer
State
Girl Endurancers Plan To Try Again
Chicago August 29. Mary Owens of Fort Worth and Jean Le Rene of Dallas said they will attempt a third endurance flight after a second attempt was halted by motor trouble. They landed at Curtiss Reynolds Airport after 114 hours aloft with smoke filling the cabin from a fouled engine.
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Chicago
U.P
Mary Owens
Fort Worth
Jean le Rene
Dallas
Curtiss-Reynolds
Two Dances Set As Labor Day Entertainment
Amarillo prepares two Labor Day dances at Nat Dance Palace sponsored by the Tri-State Fair Association. A German Dance opens after midnight with Paul Spar’s Orchestra providing music. The second event runs 9 PM to 12:30 AM with admission of one dollar per couple or 75 cents per person plus 25 cents for nightclub reservations.
Schoolboy Rowe Seeks 17th Straight Win in Doubleheader
Philadelphia witnesses Lynwood Rowe, known as Schoolboy, aim for 17 straight victories in a doubleheader as he wards off arm worries after doctors declare his elbow sound. If successful, he would tie the AL record set by Smoky Joe Wood and join major league greats in 19 straight wins.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Dinky Shibe Park
Lynwood Rowe
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia Athletics
Smoky Joe’ Wood
Grove
Walter Johnson
Rowe
Washington Senators
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit
Rube” Marquard
Timothy Keefe
New York Giants
Banquet Highlights H D Encampment At Jack Hall Ranch
About 1500 people attended a two day encampment program at Jack Hall's Ranch hosted by Potter County home demonstration and girls 4 H clubs. The event opened yesterday with on site dinner and included participation from over 190 women and girls from all county clubs, with tonight as the closing night.
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Jack Hall
Potter County
Baby Show Called Off For Lack Of Babies In Arden
In Arden on August 29 officials a community fair official Murray Levine announced the annual baby show is canceled after a house to house search failed to find infants. A parade of older children will replace the event.
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Arden
Del
Murray Levine
Oil Game Again Kind To Sterling
Fortune smiles on former Texas governor Ross Sterling as he becomes manager of a new 1 000 000 dollar Sterling Oil & Refining Company. The charter approved takes over Miramar Oil shares valued at 1 131 181 dollars held by 22 stockholders. Walter G. Sterling, son of Ross Sterling, is named president. Maud Gage Sterling is principal stockholder. Sterling rose from poverty to head Humble Oil then governor, faced foreclosures and suits, later sold holdings for reported 20 million, returned to oil, then Miramar properties at Hull. Postponed 24 hour marathon swim in Toronto noted.
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Austin
U.P
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Texas
Sterling
State Highway Commission
Bay Shore
Miramar
Hull
Panhandle Fall Meet Opens Races At 2:20 P M
The Panhandle fall horse races opened at 2 20 oclock with more than 210 horses entered. Stables from the Southwest and Panhandle fans attended the opening race as the five day meet continues. Notable entrants include Bunting Lad Chester B Little Dude Blue June and Meal Ticket. Admission is 75 cents.
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Panhandle
Bunting Lad
Chester B
Little Dude
Amarillo Schools Announce September 10 Start for Term
Classification of students for the fall term begins September 10 in Amarillo junior and senior high schools. Buchanan and Sam Houston junior highs start with ninth graders Monday, then proceed through seventh grade by Friday. Central Junior High assigns eighth and seventh graders in a staged sequence, while Amarillo Senior High opens with seniors, then juniors, followed by sophomores. Pupils must bring state textbook cards and report cards and follow the published schedule.
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Amarillo
Buchanan Junior High School
Sam Houston
Central Junior High School
Bandit Trio Robs Bank and Kidnaps Three in Oklahoma
In Enid region on August 29, three outlaws robbed Garber Bank of over $500, forcing cashier Walter Pralle, teller Fred Pralle, and book keeper Arnold Helberg to accompany them as shields. The trio abandoned one car a mile west of Garber, changed to another, and headed west with the hostages. Eight miles north of Perry shots were fired at another car believed to carry the robbers and hostages. no injuries reported.
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Enid
Okla
Bank of Garber
Garber
Walter Pralle
Fred Pralle
Arnold Helberg
Perry
Porkers Continue Prosperity March In Hog Market Rise
Kansas City reports hog prices advancing with a 10 to 15 cent rise over yesterday. Top price reaches 7.10 per hundred pounds for choice 190-250 pound butchers, matching a peak set in July 1931.
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Kanbas City
Reconciliation Is Not Denied by Mary Pickford
Hollywood rumors claim Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks have reconciled while Pickford offers a cautious I won’t deny it in response. She confirms dining with Fairbanks at Pickfair and hints divorce action may be dropped as talks of pooling wealth for joint film projects circulate.
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Mary Pickford
Hollywood
Douglas Fairbanks
Pickfair
Miss Pickford
Fairbanks
Strike Nears As Textile Workers Plan General Action
The United Textile Workers strike committee reported a draft order for a general textile strike in the cotton industry is being prepared. Francis J. Gorman said talks with the National Labor Relations Board and mills may be possible but unlikely to avert a strike, insisting issues must be addressed fairly. Chairman Lloyd Garrison awaited manufacturer acceptance to confer, while Cotton Textile Code Authority head George A. Sloan was in contact with industry members.
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Washington
United Textile Workers
Francis J. Gorman
National Labor Relations Board
Lloyd Garrison
George A. Sloan
Cotton Textile Code Authority
Cotton Textile Institute
Gorman
Code Authority
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