Another War Risk Suit Up In U S Court
John McCoy Burton of Tulsa sues the United States for a $10,000 war risk insurance policy in a special federal court opening. The case, heard after a hung jury at September term, involves Burton’s injury from a horse fall during Fort Douglas Arizona troop review with his First Cavalry. He testified since 1919 he cannot hold steady work and has persistent pain. A doctor’s letter, read to refresh memory, noted Burton claimed appendicitis surgery instead of the army injury. Cross examination resumes this afternoon.
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John McCoy Burton
Tulsa
United States
Burton
First Cavalry
Fort Douglas
Ariz
Oregon
Christmas Decorating and Lighting Contest Entry
Enter the first annual Christmas decorating and lighting contest by mailing your coupon to the Chamber of Commerce. Prize eligibility requires coupon submission to the Chamber offices. For details call the Chamber or Mrs W R Browne, general chairman, at 2-2534.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. R. Browne
Heflin predicts gloomy Christmas for cotton South
In Washington a Senate agriculture subcommittee hearing hears Senator Heflin of Alabama warn that hundreds of thousands of Southern farmers face distress as cotton prices fall below production costs. He questions Congress's duty to probe and curb manipulation by traders like Clayton and Company of Houston, testifying about market influence on prices.
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Associated Press
Washington
South
Heflin
Alabama
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
W. L. Clayton
Anderson, Clayton and Company
Houston
Texas
Clayton
Congress
United States
Cattle well conditioned for winter says AP report
A December US Department of Agriculture summary notes Texas ranges similar to five year averages, cattle conditions fair to good with nominal losses unless weather worsens. Fort Worth receipts through December 1 were 130000 head below 1928. Sheep and goats better, wool and mohair high quality, sheep receipts up 75000 from 1928.
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Associated Press
Austin
H. H. Schutz
K. D. Blood
United States Department of Agriculture
Texas
Fort Worth
Welcome for Japanese delegation to London naval talks
Washington hosts a warm reception for the Japanese delegation as talks prepare to begin in London. The parties discuss aims including a rival 10-10-7 auxiliary ship ratio and the broader policy of naval reduction to maintain defense needs while pursuing peaceful aims.
Aged Millionaire Morrison Lies in Bare Bronze Coffin
Chicago December 16 Captain Edward W Morrison the millionaire known as the millionless millionaire rests in a bare bronze coffin Viewed by a small group at the undertaking parlors he outlived his cronies and left an $8 000 000 fortune His annual income was about 140 000 at his death He spent years in real estate and drink trade at 759 West Harrison Street enduring a frugal life and famed for Tom and Jerry his epicurean preference
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Associated Press
Chicago
Edward W. Morrison
Loop
Morrison
Captain Morrison
West
Harrison Street
Highway Commission Awards $1,500,000 in Texas People
The Texas Highway Commission approved bids for about 125 miles of construction across nine counties. Projects include Shackelford on gravel base Highway u, Throckmorton on crushed base Highway 23, Victoria concrete pavement on Highway 12, Lavaca grading and drainage on Highway 72, Polk grading and drainage on Highway 106, Fayette grading and drainage on Highway 109, Fisher on Highway 83, and reinforced concrete bridge on Neches River between Anderson and Cherokee counties on Highway 40.
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Austin
Highway Commission
Shackelford
Throckmorton
Victoria
Lavaca
Polk
Fayette
Fisher
Anderson
Cherokee
Neches
First Prize Winners In Radio Test
Genevieve I. Rowe of Wooster Colorado and Edward A. Kane of Atlanta won first prizes in the final radio auditions of the third national contest by the Atwater Kent Foundation. Five young men and five young women sang in the finals from thousands of local and regional competitions. Each first prize winner received 5000 dollars and two years of musical scholarship.
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New York
Genevieve I. Rowe
Wooster, CO
Edward A. Kane
Atlanta
Atwater Kent Foundation
General Fak-Wei Dies by Own Action At Canton
Official dispatches from Canton report General Chang Fak-Wei leader of the Ironsides division killed himself on December 12 after his forces failed to capture Canton from the Nationalists. The action confirms the collapse of the rebel effort in the region.
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Associated Press
Nanking
China
Canton
Chang Fak-Wei
Ironsides
Nationaliste
Grand Jury Probes 1928 Texas Congressional Race
A federal grand jury in San Antonio opened an investigation into the 1928 congressional election in the district. Augustus J. McCloskey, Democrat, defeated Republican Harry M. Wurzbach but faced a harsh contest over his seat.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Augustus J. McCloskey
Harry M. Wurzbach
Commerce balance shows $109 million for November
United Press reports the commerce department announced a favorable trade balance of 109 million dollars for November and 730.404 million dollars for the first 11 months of the year.
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United Press
Washington
Commerce Department
Russia turns out big tractor plants and a new power plant
The article cites American engineer John Calder praising Russian factory speed and notes Russia will build a factory five times its last year output. It contrasts American fertilizer freight costs with Soviet policy, claims Muscle Shoals will be built by and for the people, and criticizes Bolshevik methods. Ramsay MacDonald warns Britain is arming, while the US debates readiness.
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Russia
John Calder
America
Muscle Shoals
Knob Knockers Net Over $600 In Fort Worth Robberies
Fort Worth police report a weekend wave of knob knocking robberies netting more than 600 dollars. Police chief Henry Lee ordered all suspicious characters picked up and 28 were arrested for investigation while officers were told to shoot if necessary.
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United Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Henry Lee
Lee
Patent remedy promising fast relief for long standing cases
A historical advertisement promotes a monthly compound by Dr. Farbington Remedy Co of Kansas City Missouri. It claims relief in 8 to 5 days for obstinate conditions and boasts decades of use by women nationwide. Testimonies are cited, with a $2.00 price and a free booklet offer.
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Dr. Farbington Remedy Co
Kansas City
Hoover Ready To Sign Tax Measure
President Hoover prepared to sign a $160 million tax reduction resolution after Senate approval. Senator Smoot, Utah Republican and Finance Committee chair, told White House officials the bill would be sent to the executive office this afternoon and signed promptly.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Senate Finance Committee
White House
Bank Employees Plead Guilty in Flint Embezzlement Case
In Flint, Mick, Dee, 16, and fifteen former officers and employees of Union Industrial Bank pleaded guilty to embezzling 3.592 million dollars in circuit court. The remaining defendants stood mute and their trials were scheduled.
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Associated P
Flint
Mick
Dee
Union Industrial Bank of Flint
Waco Negro Faces Charge in Shooting
WACO Tex December 16 A negro is held in the county jail on a charge of assault to murder for the Saturday night shooting of James Duncan white man Duncan was wounded in the left side and doctors say his condition is critical.
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United Press
Waco
Tex
James Duncan
Duncan
Four Negroes Questioned in Beaumont Killing
Beaumont Texas December 16 Police questioned four negro suspects in the killing of Thomas J Hayslip a 63 year old grocer beaten and shot in his store Saturday night Norris Gunn a witness entered during the struggle and reported seeing a man over the grocer An automatic pistol missing from the store was found on one suspect a bloody check and a handprint on the wall near the shotgun and disordered bed clothes documented the struggle
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Associated Press
Beaumont
Texas
Thomas J. Hayslip
Norris Gunn
C C Men Visit Santa Fe Route Towns
A Chamber of Commerce committee will tour the proposed Santa Fe route from Dumas to Las Animas Colorado today and tomorrow. E W Hardin M Brooks Mason King and S J Cole head the group and will advocate railroad interests at dinners luncheons and public meetings in each town.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dumas
Las Animas
Colorado
E. W. Hardin
M. Brooks
Mason King
Trade Extension Department
S. J. Cole
Proposes to Girl He Had Never Seen Wed Here
An Amarillo man F. E. Greenwood and Colorado Springs operator Bessie Doty wed after five months of long distance chats. They had never met or seen photos prior to the ceremony at Polk Street Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Lewis N. Stucky. Greenwood said he judged a woman by her voice.
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F. E. Greenwood
Amarillo
Bessie Doty
Colorado Springs
Miss Doty
Canadian River Gas Company
Mr. Greenwood
Greenwood
Doty
Polk Street Methodist Church
Lewis N. Stucky
End of outlaw coal strike seen today in Southern Illinois
Taylorville Illinois Dec 16 The outlaw coal strike in Southern Illinois was expected to end today according to Jack Glasgow sub-district vice president United Mine Workers He urged miners to stay away from work while noting withdrawal of national guardsmen could allow about 1000 UMW members to return to their jobs Glasgow also criticized the National Miners Union as communist in policy Pat Toohey national secretary treasurer of the Nationalists reported satisfaction with progress and continued picketing Major O J McMakim commander of five national guardsmen said danger had passed and troops would be replaced by deputy sheriffs to guard against disturbances and escort workers seeking protection
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United Pres
Taylorville
Illinois
Jack Glasgow
United Mine Workers
Glasgow
National
National Miners Union
National Union
Communist Party
New York
Pat Toohey
Nationalists
Springfield
O. J. McMakim
National Guardsmen
San Jacinto Church Elects New Officers
The San Jacinto Methodist Church Men’s Bible Class met Friday night with a chili supper. Officers for the year were Henry Comar president, Lee Crownover vice president, E E Baker secretary treasurer. The class plans a New Year reception and watch party at Dr and Mrs Garvin. The Women’s class will join the event.
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San Jacinto Methodist Church
Henry Comar
Lee Crownover
E, E. Baker
Wesley Bible Organization
Walter Moorehead
Fred Williams
J. R. McDaniel
C. T. Davis
Marion Hill
W. P. Garvin
Mrs. Garvin
Three Dead Eight Hurt in Shreveport Collision
Three died and eight were injured in a head on crash 20 miles from Shreveport Louisiana last night. Victims include Mrs J L Mosher 35 wife of the truck driver Irene Mosher eight and Paul Aubert Jr nine months old son of the roadster driver. Mosher and a party were returning from a Sunday picnic when Aubert roadster carrying seven en route to Monroe for holidays collided. Both cars exploded.
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United Pre
Shreveport
Res
Mosher
Irene Mosher
Paul Aubert, Jr
Aubert
Monroe
Funeral Today for Victim of Auto Mishap in Houston
Funeral services were announced for Levi Mitchell 22 of Baytown killed in an auto accident near a railroad crossing five miles from Houston. The truck he drove left the road struck a ditch and overturned injuring three of four others aboard.
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Houston
Nited
Levi Mitchell
Baytown
Mitchell
Boyd Jones D. C. Visits Hoover and Broadway Ambassadorship
Boyd Jones journeyed from Amarillo to Washington and New York visiting President Hoover and Mayor Jimmy Walker. He carried an invitation from the Tri-State Fair Association and the Chamber of Commerce and autographs from Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson. He rode his horse Molly across 1800 miles, funded by Amarillo’s chamber, and credited local leaders for publicity and support.
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D. C
Hoover
Tri-State Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Morris Shephard
Boyd
Washington
Babe Ruth
Walter Johnson
Grover Whalen
New York City
Jimmy Walker
Walker
Molly
Chamber of Commerce of
Animal Rescue League
Brule
Wisconsin
Coolidge
Manson Jones
Maryland Street
O. V. Vernon
The
Nathan Walker on trial for murder in Amarillo
Nathan Walker, a Black man, stands trial in the forty seventh district court for the death of Frank Fields in southwest Amarillo last September. Judge Henry Bishop presides. defense by Judge C B Reeder, prosecution by District Attorney Ed ward Thomerson.
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Nathan Walker
Frank Fields
Henry &. Bishop
Forty Seventh District
Walker
Amarillo
C. B. Reeder
Edward W. Thomerson
Oil Tank Fire Burns Self Out on Wallisville Road
A lightning strike started a Texas Company storage tank fire on Wallisville Road. The blaze burned for about eighteen hours and caused damage estimated at 45,000 dollars. The tank held 65,000 barrels of oil and officials said about 10,000 barrels were saved.
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United Press
Houston
Texas Company
Wallisville Road
Houston Broker Urges Abolition on Cotton Trade
W. L Clayton, a Houston cotton broker, urged abolition of the 35 cents differential on Southern deliveries on New York Cotton Exchange future contracts before a senate agriculture subcommittee examining causes for the low spirits price of cotton.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York Cotton Exchange
W. L Clayton
Houston
Senate Agriculture
Pola Negri and Prince Serge Mdivani to attempt again
In Chicago, December 16, reports from Paris say Pola Negri and Prince Serge Mdivani will try to resume their marriage after an incompatibility divorce bid. Mary McCormic, Chicago opera hopeful and Garden protege, welcomed the news and called the move wise. She plans to wed Mdivani once he is free from Pola. Miss McCormic is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harris of Amarillo.
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United Press
Chicago
Mary McCormic
Civic Opera
Mary Garden
Paris
Pola Negri
Prince Serge Mdivani
Miss McCormic
Mdivani
Pola
Mrs
J. H. Harris
Amarillo
Corsicana Is Marooned by Heavy Rains
Corsicana Texas reports 3.1 inches of rain in 24 hours leaving the city largely cut off by mud and high water. Creeks rose rapidly with Chambers Creek above a railroad trestle. Storm sewers failed to handle the downpour and many areas flooded. roads were impassable.
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Corsicana
Tex
Chambers Creek
Market wrap of livestock and cotton across major markets
Kansas City hogs sold 13 000 head with prices 15 to 20 cents lower. cattle and calves steady to slow with mixed grade ranges. Chicago hogs 75 000. cattle 16 000. lambs steady. New York cotton opened steady then eased. New Orleans cotton traded softer on holiday impact. Liverpool cotton spot weaker with American grades down.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Chicago
New York
Southern
New
A Thief Steals More Than Goods From Sam
A thief enters Sam Pons room and steals not only purses watches rings coats and shoes but contemplates robbing his mind faith and dreams. The victim awakens, counts losses, and reflects on what is truly valuable beyond material items.
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Sam
Market Summary Mixed Trading Across Commodities and Stocks
Middling prices and futures show modest movements in cotton. Poultry and butter markets report steady demand, with eggs unchanged. New York stock list opens irregular, with several large names retreating while rails and some issues gain. Foreign exchanges open firm as sterling nears year highs.
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Xmas
Care the Chamber of Commerce
Japan
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Reijiro Wakatsuki
Tokyo
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Fak-Wei
U.S
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Britain
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Waco Negro
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San Jacinto Church
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Prince Serge
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St. Joseph
A. M. Byers
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Safeway
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American Bank Note
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S.cocres
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American Tobacco
Anaconda
Associated Dry
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Best & Co
Bendix Aviation
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Great Western RR
Mts Great West Sugar
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Hupp Motors Central - Illinois
Inspiration
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Johna Manville
Julius Kayser
Kansas City Sou
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