Railroads pledge aid to Panhandle Plains farm plan
At Amarillo hotel the Santa Fe Fort Worth and Denver and Rock Island pledge cooperation with Panhandle Plains Inc in advertising agricultural potential of the region. Exhibits will be sent to northern fairs. nineteen counties participated last year and many more expected this year. Attendees included T B Gallaher F D Daggett and John G Farmer, with Amarillo Real Estate board hosting.
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Santa Fe
Rock Island
Fort Worth
Denver
Panhandle Plains Inc
Middlewest
Amarillo Hotel
T. B. Gallaher
F. D. Daggett
John G. Farmer
Donley
Gray
Hall
Deaf Smith
Wheeler
Floyd
Hale
Collingsworth
Briscoe
Oldham
Potter
Swisher
Dallam
Hartley
Randall
Hutchinson
Hansford
Armstrong
Amarillo Real Estate Board
Britain and France Face War Posture in 1930 Plans
Britain resists immediate naval spending while defending prior naval choices. France declares a standing army of 598000 for 1930. Painleve, war minister, argues for a large force to deter European wars and even US conflicts.
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France
Painleve
Europe
United States
City Amateur Movie Makers Meet Tonight
A meeting of the Amateur Movie Makers and Photographers will be held at 7:45 tonight in room 919 of the Oliver Eakle building. All city residents interested in amateur photography are invited to attend and view some amateur made films.
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Oliver Eakle
Nineteen Horses Burned to Death at Fairmount Park
A fire at Fairmount Park in Illinois destroyed barn Q and 19 race horses valued around 100000 dollars. The horses included 11 owned by Tony Foley of St. Louis and eight owned by Griffith Watkins of Alton. The incident was reported by United Press.
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United Press
Fairmount Park
Ill
Fairmount Race Track
James E. Simpson
Tony Foley
St. Louis
Griffith Watkins
Alton
Boosters Talk At Realty Meet In Amarillo
Directors of the Panhandle Plains Inc met in Amarillo this morning as guests of the Real Estate board at noon. A program featured short talks outlining work to advance immigration into the Panhandle. Col Harve Haines directed the program.
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The
Panhandle Plains, Inc
Amarillo
Real Estate Board
Panhandle
Col
Harve Haines
Embezzler In Budapest Jail Carries On Fraud
Joseph Janozsy, jailed for five years for appropriation, served as prison book-keeper and used forged receipts to defraud fellow inmates and the prison cashier of several hundred dollars. He now faces two additional years.
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Budapest
Joseph Janozsy
Janossy
Szolnok
Milwaukees Noise Survey Aims To Quiet City
Six thousand different noises grate on Milwaukee ears according to a police survey. Police report sheets list streetcars fog horns riveting hammers and early roosters as common sounds. Data will be used to try to make Milwaukee the quietest city in the United States.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Fire destroys four frame buildings in Merit Texas
Fire discovered at 1 am destroyed four frame buildings on the south side of Merit town square. Loss estimated at $25,000, fully insured. Also reports Whitey Weiss shot to death by a guard in the criminal courts building in New York after wounding the guard.
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Associated Press
Merit
Tex
New York
Whitey Weiss
Criminal Courts
Adams Express
Express
Radio
Greene Cananea
National Biscuit
Anaconda
Allied Chemical, Lambert
Associated Dry Coods
Union Pacific
Kennecott Cooper
Warner Bros. Pictures
National Ten
Allis Chalmers
American Linseed
Mormon Leaders Mock Cleveland Birth Control Ruling
A. W. Ivins and C. W. Nibley of the Mormon First Presidency ridiculed a Cleveland judge's birth control decision. They defended monogamy and argued selective mating, not birth control, should govern parentage and discourage dishonesty or corruption in bearing children.
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United Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Cleveland
A. W. Ivins
C. W. Nibley
Ivins
Mormon Church
Nibley
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Federal enforcement cited as slow in 1920s liquor raids
Dr. Doran described state troopers and New York City police turning cases over to crowded federal courts with bargain day pleas and fines. He criticized Philadelphia and St. Louis cooperation while noting Chicago’s gradual improvement and questioning civil service merit systems for honesty.
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New York City
United States
Philadelphia
Doran
Chicago
Bacon
New York
Chamber secretaries form Panhandle regional group
The Amarillo hotel hosted a meeting of Panhandle chamber of commerce secretaries led by Guy Hill of Shamrock to organize a regional body. They planned semi annual gatherings to discuss problems and share best practices.
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Chamber of Commerce
Four Jailed on Charges of Swindling
Robert Davis C L Chambers C W Bailey and H V Morris were jailed on swindling charges this morning Morris was released on bond W L Hancock also jailed for moving mortgaged property
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Robert Davis
C. L. Chambers
C. W. Bailey
H. V. Morris
Morris
W. L. Hancock
Senator Dupont Resigns Over Ill Health
Senator T Coleman Dupont of Delaware resigns from the U S Senate due to ill health. The resignation comes from Wilmington with Associated Press reporting.
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Dupant
Associated Press
Wilmington
Del
T. Coleman Dupont
Delaware
Senate
Funeral Rites for Naney to Be Held Today
Funeral services for James A. Naney 80 will be at his daughter’s home 211 Maryland street at 10 o clock Thursday morning conducted by Rev Dallas. The body is in charge of N S Griggs and Sons. He leaves a son J A Naney of Winona Missouri and three daughters Nova Webb Memphis Tennessee H D Baker Springfield Missouri and Mrs Beeler. He lived here about three months. He was a Christian church member and Mason. The Masonic lodge will conduct the graveside service at Memorial Park cemetery.
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James A. Naney
C. L. Beeler
Maryland Street
H. D. Baker
Springfield
Beeler
Christian Church
Masonic Jodge
Masonic
Memorial Park Cemetery
Trial opens in Reed bombing death case
In Rockford Illinois the trial of Paul Reed for the July bombing death of Vernon Plager began before a jury. Prosecutors allege Reed murdered Plager over a romance with Plager’s wife and indicate a dynamite bomb planted to explode as Plager started his car. Mrs Plager Testifies as state's star witness.
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Associated Press
Rockford, II
Paul Reed
Vernon Plager
Reed
Plager
Sterling City Man Is Named Masons Head
B. F. Brown of Sterling City was elected grand high priest of the Grand Chapter of Texas Masons for the coming year here yesterday. Other officers elected, George S.
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Sterling City
Masons
Associated Press
Waco. Tex
B. F. Brown
Grand Chapter of
Texas Masons
George S
Re-elections and appointments at Masonic group meeting
White deputy grand high priest Bertram White and Weslaco grand king Cough were re elected along with Hardy Petty Terrell grand scribe and L R Conro Goldthwaite grand treasurer. T M Bartley Waco named grand secretary. D B McMillan Whitewright re elected to board. T R James Fort Worth renamed treasurer.
King George Receives Update On Health After Night
Lord Dawson of Penn and Sir Stanley Hewett sign a bulletin stating the king had a fair night and moderation of the infection’s recrudescence. Lord Dawson returns to Buckingham Palace to join the consultation on the king’s condition.
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Stanley Hewett
Lord Dawson of
Penn
iBy
Associated Press
London
Lord Dawson of Penn
Buckingham Palace
Sir Stanley Hewett
Prince of Wales Arrives Aboard British Cruiser Enterprise
The Prince of Wales travels aboard the British cruiser Enterprise, arriving in Aden at noon. He stands on the bridge in khaki shirt and shorts, displaying a bronze tan from Africa. Plans show a likely stop in Suez on Friday and Brindisi, Italy, on Monday.
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United Press
Aden
Enterprise
Prince of Wales
Suez
Brindisi
Italy
Monarchs seal letters patent for six counsellors of state
In London on December 5, Queen Mary the Duke of York and Premier Baldwin signed documents tied to the commission after King George's illness. The letters patent under the great seal were sealed as part of yesterday's appointment of six counsellors of state.
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Associated Press
London
Queen Mary
Duke of York
Baldwin
George
Fleenor Sentenced Two Years for Swindling Case
Otis O. Fleenor of White Deer former president and manager of Motor Supply was sentenced to two years in Mintaville penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of swindling. The trial before Judge Henry S. Bishop lasted about a day and a half with Underwool and Dn J. Crume serving as prosecuting witnesses.
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Otis O. Fleenor
White Deer
Motor Supply Corporation
Mintaville
Henry S. Bishop
Porter TN
Underwool
Dn J. J. Crume
Hoover to Visit Chile on Good Will Trip
President elect Herbert Hoover and Mrs Hoover will travel with their party to Chile. Scenes in Santiago show the capitol reception by the Chilean Congress and a parade by cadets from Chile’s West Point. The party will spend several days in the capital with street scenes pictured.
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Herbert Hoover
Budget shows small surplus amid rising government costs
President Coolidge reports a current year surplus of 36.99 million dollars after an estimated 94 million deficit earlier, detailing increases in postal, rail, pension, and employee pay expenses. He forecasts a 60.58 million dollar surplus for 1930 and vows a balanced budget with limited tax reductions.
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Navy and Shipping Board
United States
Coolidge
Air Services
Army
Navy
Hoover Arrives in Peru as Navy and Ports Welcome
Thousands crowd the waterfront as the Maryland anchors at 7 15 am. Hoover plans to land with his official party around nine oclock. Nine Peruvian seaplanes fly over the harbor while submarines destroyers and cruisers line the route to the pier. Pennants fly and salutes roar during the welcome.
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Maryland
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
I Wish for a World Without Need of Giving
Edgar A Guest writes a reflective poem about wishing for universal wealth wisdom and harmony while acknowledging the never ending need for charity and the value of those who help the poor. It contrasts ideal happiness with the reality of social need and praise for empathy.
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Edgar A, Guest
Market summary of livestock and commodities across major cities
Hogs and cattle prices held steady with mixed gains in Chicago East St Louis and New York trading floors. Cotton futures fluctuated as weather and harvest data influenced bids while grain and poultry markets showed varied movement amid cold, clear conditions.
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New
Chicago
Associated Press
Kidnap alleges ransom demand for Alvey in Louisville
Ke Alvey a 60 year old famed race horse man and known as King of Louisville Gamblers was kidnapped from his home after his wife left. Kidnappers telephoned an employee to demand 50000 dollars and detectives investigated while family fears for his safety. Local friends believe Chicago Detroit gangsters operated the kidnap for ransom.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Ke Alvey
Louiisville
Alvey
Logan Swanner
Chicago
Detroit
Escaped convict wounded during running gun battle
Virgil Dunn an escaped murderer was seriously wounded near Philadelphia Mississippi during a running gun battle with a company of Mississippi National Guardsmen.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Miss
Virgil Dunn
Mississippi National Guardsmen
Stock market closes with mixed gains and steady abroad
U.S. stocks show scattered advances led by industrials and autos while overseas currencies hold steady with the dollar at 4.85 132. Key rail and steel names move modestly as traders weigh corporate results and commodity costs amid a cautious session.
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MT. Etna
NEA
Mount Etna
Sicily
Mascali
Britain
Boosters
Realty
American Birth Control League
Judge Ewing
Kourims
Kourim
C.C
Lindy
William Lancaster
Newark
N. J
Amelia Earhart
R. Potter Campbell
Lancaster
Miss Earhart
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National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Kansas City
East ST. Louis
Liverpool
James E. Bennett & Co
American
American Smelting
American Sugar Refining
American Steel & Woundry
American Tele
American Woolen
Angconda Coppersseee
Atchison, Topeka & 8S
Baltimore & Ohio
Barnedall Corporation
Bethlehem Steel
Chicago & Northwestern
Rock Island & P
Chile Copper
Oscepee Chrysler Coca Cola
Itisee
Colorado Fuel & Tron
Dodge Motors
du Pont de Nemours
Famous Players Fish Rubber
Vleischmann Yeast
Vreeport-Texas General Asphalt
General Electric
General Motors
Great Western Sugar
Hudson Motors
Hup Motors Iminois Central
Independent
Oi & Gas
Inspiration Copper
International Harvester International Nickel
International Paper, International Tele
Jordan Motors
Kansas City Southernese
Kelly-Springfield
Kennecott Copper
Louisiana of; & Refining
Mack Trucks
Marland Oil
Mexican Seaboard Oil
Mid-Continent Petroleum
Middle States Qi
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas & Texas Lee Missouri Pavific
Montgomery Ward & Moon Motors
Nash Motors
Packard Motor
Pan-American Pet & Trans
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Shell Union Oil
Asi Sinclair Cone
Skelly Oil
Southern Railway
IGS
Stewart Warner
Studebaker
Ikke
Texas Gulf
Texas Corporation
Texas Pacific Coal & Gil
U.S. Rubber
United States Steel
Victor Talking Machine
White Eagle O. & R
Willys-Overland
Woolworth
Majestic Radio
Taubes
Willen Ae
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