Rains Dampen Yale Spirit in Eastern Holiday Weather
The Associated Press reports damp conditions across the eastern half of the U S with overcast skies and continued rainfall expected. Temperatures remained near December records in many locations, while southern states saw mild readings.
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Associated Press
United States
United States Weather Bureau
Deep South
Montgomery
Ala
Dallas
Jacksonville
Charleston
Richmond
Greensac
Atlanta
New Orleans
Awashville
Blaze kills two in upstairs hotel fire mystery
Fire trapped two occupants on the upstairs porch of a two story frame hotel. The victims died from smoke before escaping. Bill Hudson narrowly escaped, waking to smoke and fleeing in his pajamas. Owner Mrs. M Dye was hospitalized for shock. Firefighters fought for two hours. cause undetermined. losses not yet estimated.
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Bill Hudson
Yoakum
M. Dye
Auditors publish official report on World’s Fair earnings
The report covers the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago noting 22,320,456 attendees over five and a half months with gross revenue of 37,270,526.05. It ranks ahead of other American expos and behind two foreign fairs. The fair corporation grossed 18,404,149.08 with net revenue at 2,488,933.83 against construction costs of 38,647,836.69.
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Chicago
Houston Lumberman To Be Buried Today
John Bell Farthing 73 a Houston lumberman and brother in law of Jesse Jones of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation is to be buried in Houston today after a brief illness. His nephew G C Holland of Amarillo is also mentioned as a relative. Farthing and Holland moved to Texas from Tennessee 23 years ago and Farthing worked with Jesse H Jones in Houston. Farthing was also brother in law of former Congressman Dantel F Garrett of Houston.
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Houston
John Bell Farthing
Jesse Jones
The
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
G. C. Holland
Bellview Street
Amarillo
Holland
Farthing
Texas
Tennessee
Jesse H. Jones
Dantel F. Garrett
Retired Farmer Jones Dies at Family Residence
William A. Jones aged 77, a retired farmer, died at the family home on Cleveland Street at 3 40 this morning. He had lived in Amarillo a year and was a Baptist. The body is at Griggs Chapel awaiting funeral arrangements. Survivors include his widow Mrs Bertie Jones two daughters Mrs Lee Barry Amarillo and Mrs L R Barry Briscoe two brothers J H Jones Dallas and Sherman Jones Abilene and two sisters Mrs Helen Lewis Wichita Falls and Mrs Emma McCarty Fayetteville Ark.
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William A. Jones
Cleveland Street
Jones
Amarillo
The
Baptist Church
Griggs Chapel
Bertie Jones
Lee Barry
L. R. Barry
Briscoe
J. H. Jones
Dallas
Sherman Jones
Abilene
Helen Lewis
Wichita Falls
Emma McCarty
Fayetteville
Ark
Negro Killer To Die for Murder in Texas
Waco Texas December 19 Frank Fleurs 34 year old negro ex con victim told detective William Buchan he killed Mrs Reba Car ney of Kennedale November 25 because he wanted money for a poker game He was sentenced to death today.
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Waco
Texas
Frank Fleurs
William Buchan
Reba Carney
Kennedale
What They racy Write To TACK What They racy Write To TACK
Dear Tack letter from a young man describing hardship and desperation due to poverty and no stable shelter. The note highlights struggles with hunger and homelessness and asks Tack for guidance.
Crazed man fires on surveying boat in Louisiana
In Plaquemine Louisiana on December 19 six U S engineers were wounded when Pierre Guillory a recently released inmate opened fire from the river bank with shotguns and a revolver. The gangly shooter was shot by deputies and died later in a hospital. Brothers absent since hunting with Guillory were feared missing.
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Plaquemine
United States
Grand River
Pierre Guillory
Guillory
W. P. Denoux
J. A. Kitchen
A. C. Showman
A. B. Warner
van M. Davidson
Fred Richard
Davidson
Kitchen
Richards
Sherburne
Lewis snubs photographers at literary gathering dinner
Author Sinclair Lewis, famed for Elmer Gantry and Babbitt, refused to pose for photographers during a dinner at the festal gathering. He argued he had started his meal and disliked having his picture taken while eating. The scene ended with apologies sought and a quiet meal resumes, featuring remarks by Kellogg and Einstein.
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Elmer Gantry
Lewis
Sternberger
Dr. Finstein
Mr. Kellogg
Dr. Einstein
Theodore Dreiser
Congenial Couples Elect Officers at Christmas Session
The Congenial Couples Class of the First Christian Church elected officers during a Christmas entertainment and business session. Officers include W. L. Branson as president, Mrs. H C Ferguson secretary treasurer, Ray Hanna and others. The event at 845 Bowie Street featured a covered dish supper for 46 guests.
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First Christian Church
W. P. Strickland
Key Farr
W. L. Branson
Howard Beeman
Ray Hanna
W. B. Goudelock
H. C. Ferguson
D. Huneke
Phillip D. Wolfram
Carl Jenkins
Keith Caldwell
W. L. Hickerson
E. M. Frost, Jr
Bowie Street
Huey Long Aides Sentenced In 1932 Returns Case
In New Orleans three subordinates of Senator Huey P. Long were found guilty of falsifying election returns for 1932. Judge Frank T. Echezabel fined each $100 and sentenced them to seven months in Parish prison.
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Frank T. Echezabel
Tiny Findlay Baby Set Smallest On Record
A Findlay baby girl weighing one and a fourth pounds was reported as gaining nicely on a diet given with a medicine dropper. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carmen, she is the smallest ever recorded in Findlay and is kept in a shoe box sized basket near a warm stove.
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Findlay
U.P
Charles Carmen
Symphony concert attracts many visitors to Amarillo
Amarillo's Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra prepares a Yuletide concert for Thursday night attracting visitors andre New students home for vacation fill the crowd. Conductor FILIS B Hall promises a holiday program. Guest soprano Cecile Mitchell of Plainview returns from Europe to sing two song groups. Tickets cost 15 and 25 cents and go on sale tomorrow.
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Amarillo
Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Yuletide
Panhandle
Plainview
Europe
Opera Comique
Paris
Amarillo CWA survey could hire 52 workers for housing study
The survey would employ about 52 white collar workers in Amarillo through February 15 if local CWA officials approve. The inventory unit will conduct the study, with local CWA approval and job allocation needed before work starts. The nationwide survey in 60 cities aims to gauge housing facility adequacy and may spur a broader dwelling program.
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Washington
Amarillo
CWA
Casey
Student shoots attacker in defense of companion
Young said he and Ruth Beller, 21, Flora Stone Mater College student, parked on Bellcourt Road lights out. A man approached, flashed a light, grabbed Beller, and attempted to drag her from the car. Young fired after stating he would shoot to stop the attack. authorities say the shooting appears justified but he will be held for review.
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Amarillo
Potter County
Relief Commission
Panhandle
American Laundry
West Sixth Street
Relef Commission
Young
Ruth Beller
Flora Stone Mater College
Bellcourt Road
Brinkley Libel Suit Seeks Extra Security
Dr J R Brinkley former Milford Kansas physician whose license was revoked must post 1000 additional security within 30 days in his 600000 damage suit against Dr Morris Fishbein Chicago and Dr W S Yates Junction City Kan A motion shows defense costs exceed 1000 and may dismiss the suit if not posted Lusitania sinking line is nonessential background.
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J. R. Brinkley
Milford
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Morris Fishbein
Chicago
W. S. Yates
Brinkley
Fishbein
Yates
Journal of the American Medical Association
Dr. Yates
Fr. Fishbein
Cotton Steady. March 10.07, May 10.20 After Call
New Orleans reports a steady market with early gains of 2 to 4 points in cotton, March at 10.06 and May at 10.19, later easing slightly on hedging. Kansas City livestock and New York stock letters note mixed futures and dull, profit tax–driven selling affecting some equities as markets await incentives.
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Howe
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Kansas City
U.P
New York
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U. S. Steel
Vanadium
McIntyre
Montgomery Ward
J. C. Penney
Santa Fe
General Motors
Atlas
N. Y. Central
Anaconda
Amarillo welfare group coordinates Christmas relief effort
The VUILF SPIRIT and Amarillo volunteers join a national recovery program, offering time and funds for Christmas cheer. Dr. Roach chairs the Welfare Association effort with a broad committee including civic clubs, labor, veterans, Catholic Charities, ministerial, Salvation Army, Elks and other local leaders.
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Dr. Roach
D. Roach
Welfare Association
Old Tack
John Boyce
Civic Clubs
Jess Mulherin
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Bill Benton
The
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Walter Irvin
Catholic Charities
Roy Snodgrass
Ministerial Alliance
Earl Wyatt
Irene Faley
J. R. McKinley
R. B. Branan
Salvation Army
Mark Perry
Elks
Laconia Brings 14 000 Cases Of Scotch Whiskey In Port New York
The Cunarder Laconia arrived today with 14 000 cases of Scotch whiskey. The first large consignment of Irish whiskey, 1 000 cases, is due tomorrow on the Alunia.
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Port New York
Cunarder
Laconia
Alunia
Insull visa fate tied to passport return and past ties
Insull could receive a British visa if his passport is reinstated though birth in London and former British subject status hold no bearing. His estate, Pincent's farm near Theale, sits idle with English valet Obey and wife awaiting guidance on his return. Federal Judge Evans says Insull Utility Investments was ripe for receivership months before action with debts of 110 million and assets of 2 million, amid accusations by Ettelson of a manipulated receivership process.
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London
Insull
Pincent
Theale
Obey
Chicago
Evan A. Evans
Insull Utility Investments
Samuel A. Ettelson
Samuel Insull
Ettelson
Calvin Fentress
Fentress
Last Tribute Paid Deceased Minister
Final ceremony honoring Rev. J. E. McClurkin 69 held at 10:30 AM at First Baptist Church with Dr. G. L. Yates officiating. Interment in Llano Cemetery managed by N. S. Griggs & Sons. Survivor: widow, a son and two daughters.
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J. E. McClurkin
First Baptist Church
G. L. Yates
Llano Cemetery
N. S. Griggs & Sons
McClurkin
Monroe Street
Chicago Reports Boom in Buying This Christmas Season
Chicago business indicators show a strong Christmas shopping surge not seen since 1920s. Wholesalers retailers and mail order firms report record volumes, glassware leads with a 14 year boom, while liquor demand is brisk but not overwhelming. early shoppers favor practical gifts with a looming last minute rush anticipated.
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Chicago
America
Youth Threatened and Dragged into Alley in Amarillo Incident
A youth escaped once but was chased and dragged into an alley by a man named Phillips who registered at the Transient Bureau. Phillips claimed no home, his father’s Detroit address, Army service until last April, and prior work in Pampa before coming to Amarillo.
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Phillips
Transient Bureau
Detroit
Pampa
Amarillo
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