Cashier's Aim Fells Bandits in Texas Bank Hold Up
Duncan Hensley, cashier of the Security Bank, drafted for a five thousand dollar reward after firing on two bandits who held up Miss Leila Harter and tried to flee with 1750. Jim Boles, alias Archie Horton, was killed. H. C. McMinn, wounded, was listed in serious condition in Ballinger hospital.
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Wingath
Texas
U PA
Texas Bankers’ Association
Duncan Hensley
Security Bank
Leila Harter
Jim Boles
Archie Horton
H. C. McMinns
Eastland
Ranger
Boles
Hoover to begin Christmas fishing cruise to southern waters
President Hoover prepares for a southward trip by train to Savannah Georgia then boards a flotilla of sea craft off the Georgia and Florida coast for a holiday fishing cruise. The Sequoia will serve as flagship with the Hoover party aboard for the voyage.
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Washington
Hoover
Georgia
Florida
Savannah
Department of Commerce
Mutinous Manchu Troops Kill Japs Near Panshan
In Manchuria at Yentungshan near Panshan during allegiance ceremonies, Manchukuo troops opened fire on Japanese soldiers, killing six and wounding seven. The mutineers fled into the surrounding hills after briefly breaking ranks.
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Changchun
Manchuria
U.P
Yentungshan
Panshan
Twenty Two Die in Tokyo Fukagawa Fire Tragedy
A massive blaze swept 20 Fukagawa tenement buildings in Tokio killing 22 people including 15 children. Victims were trapped on upper floors as flames spread between flimsy frame structures. It follows a deadly fire at Shirokiya department store earlier in the week, which left 14 dead.
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Tokio
Fukagawa
Shirokiya
Air cooled knickers for golfers to stay cool
New York December reports I. T. Burman secretary of the International Association of Clothing Designers says next year golfers will wear air cooled knickers knee length with padding at the knee to keep pants circular like a stove pipe and stay cool on the course.
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New York
I. T. Burman
Burman
International Association of Clothing Designers
West Amarillo Baptist Choir Christmas Program
The West Amarillo Baptist Church choir will perform a special Christmas music program Sunday night at 7 30. Selections include Glory To God in the Highest And There Were Shepherds Break Forth Into Joy The Angels Song and Joy to the World. Dr Tucker pastor will speak and the public is invited. In Michigan a county voted to discontinue its 4 H club work despite calls for economy.
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West Amarillo Baptist Church
Line Avenue
Louisiana Street
Tucker
Michigan County
Poor Old Santa Needs Cast Directors For Hollywood
Hollywood December 23. A humorous wish list from Santa for the film world. Colleen Moore Anna Sten June Collyer Stuart Erwin Arline Judge Richard Arlen Jobyna Ralston James Cagney chorus and many others seek roles travel gifts film gear and personal wishes including twins roses trips and a horse.
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Hollywood
Cal
Santa Claus
Stork
Colleen Moore
Colleen
Anna Sten
John Davis Lodge
Boston
June Collyer
Stuart Erwin
Mr. Claus
Stuart, Jr
Arline Judge
Wesley Ruggles
Richard Arlen
Jobyna Ralston
James Cagneys
Carbolic Acid in Coffee Sparks Chicago Row
In Chicago on December 23 a domestic dispute escalated as a man sassed his wife and yelled at her over breakfast on the South Side. The incident involved carbolic acid in coffee as a perceived reason for the conflict.
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Chicago
Ferguson plea says injunction still stands in appeal
In Austin on December 23, Ferguson's lawyers filed bonds for a formal appeal of a district court ruling against him. They contend the injunction barring state highway department expenditures remains in effect until the supreme court rules. Attorney General Allred advised the department may proceed with $4,000,000 road and bridge work.
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Austin
James EB. Ferguson
State Highway Department
Supreme Court
James V. Allred
Forced Landing Halts Texas Schoolgirls Hop
Miss Jean Braniff of Oklahoma City and Miss Helene Hebert of Beaumont were to return home after a forced landing at Brookfield Missouri halted a one day trip from Rosary College, River Forest Illinois. Fog and rain forced pilot R. J. Dick to land at an emergency field. the girls passed five hours waiting for a train.
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Kansas City
Jean Braniff
Oklahoma City
Helene Hebert
Beaumont
Texas
Brookfield
Rosary College
River Forest
R. J. Dick
Water Purification Engineer Links Coffee to Husbands’ Nuisance
Arthur E. Gorman, a water purification engineer, stated that husbands were drinking crude ecarbolic acid in coffee. He suggested the substance entered the water supply likely from refuse discharged from ammonia stills of by‑product coke plants.
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Arthur E. Gorman
Fergeson To Take Commander Office
W. E. Fergeson will be installed as eminent commander of Knights Templar in Amarillo. The ceremony at the Masonic Temple begins at 10 p.m. J. C. Paschal becomes past commander after the ceremonies, with officers including W. C. Coffee and others to be installed.
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W. E. Fergeson
Priday
Knights Templar
Amarillo
Masonic Temple
J.C. Paschal
W. C. Coffee
General Casimo
O. W. Gano
Jim Bowen
C. W. Baynham
Robert Pryde
Harry Hatcher
G. A. McCullough
D. E B. Sanders
A. Webster
James Braker
Edgar Coble
Sentinel
R. A. Duncan
White House alcohol ban urged by Mrs. Roosevelt visit
In Emporia Kansas on December 23 a UPA resolution linked to Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt moved a prohibition stance. The item notes the resolution proceeds as the First Lady candidate visits the Local Methodist Church and transport to her next engagement.
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Emporia
Kan
UPA
Franklin
Roosevelt
White House
Jocal Methodist Church
Commerce at Sandusky Declined Less in 1931
Commerce at Sandusky showed a smaller decline in 1931 than at any other Ohio Lake Erie port, indicating relative resilience amid broader regional decline. The data point underscores Sandusky's trading position and regional economic dynamics during the period.
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Sandusky
Ohio Lake Erie
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