Rescue of Japanese Sailors After Meiyo Maru Grounding
Twenty five Japanese sailors were rescued from the freighter Meiyo Maru as it broke up on the Aleutian rocks. They were taken aboard the steamer Miinois and the Nankoh Maru after breeches buoy rescue lines sagged in heavy seas. The Meiyo Maru ran aground during a storm. Dutch Harbor reports also note the Alloway crew rescued by Montaux near Unimak Pass with one oiler Posey remaining aboard as anchors held off the rocks.
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Pronettle
Wash
Aleutian Islands
World news and commentary on finance, transit, and royals
The column surveys Wall Street mood after a quiet weekend and urges investing within means. It cites global religious tensions in Mexico and India, praises church state separation, notes the Prince of Wales near retirement and Britain’s labor concerns, lauds Lindbergh as a national inspiration, and reports Max Valier’s rocket sled achieving 255 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Max Valier
Lat
Starnberger
Local residents update from Wan and neighboring towns
Mrs T J Fletcher of Wan s Dress Shop went east to buy spring and early summer merchandise. Miss Wille Taylor and Miss Rosa Taylor returned from St Louis after a buying trip. Mrs Polly Powell resumed work at Schwartz Dress after illness. Miss Elsie Wilson transferred to Dallas by the Werte Union. Mr and Mrs Charlie Burnett of Miami visiting Amarillo Hotel. Mrs T Gibson returned from a weeks visit. Willard Rheinheimer returned home to Chickasha after visiting Mrs Harry Schwartz. Miss Chice Singlery of the Business Men s Association reported ill at St Anthony s Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Fletcher
Wan
Wille Taylor
Rosa Taylor
St. Loui
Polly Powell
Schwartz Dress
Elsie Wilson
Dallas
Werte Union
Charlie Burnett
Miami
Saturday Evening Post Relevance Cited by Writers and Local Figures
A compact column recounts aspiring writers targeting The Saturday Evening Post, praises persistence, and notes local sightings. It features W. M. Clary of 223 McMasters Street and anecdotes about ear muffs, a dog home interview, and rabies concerns in Amarillo.
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Folk Street
W. M. Clary
McMasters Street
Clary
Laura V. Klamner
Nebraska
Letter Pushes for The Holland's Publication
A reader columns a request to E. R. Tack, urging him to write for The Holland's to boost readership and subscriptions. The letter argues Tack's article was returned and suggests publishing in The Holland's to support multiple newspapers and a local business.
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E. R. Tack
The
Globe
Tack
Holland's
Saturday Evening Post
Holland’s
Globe's
Joe Bryant
Fire boys thank Amarillo neighbor for hospitality after blaze
The Amarillo Fire Department expresses gratitude to Mrs. G. C. Vinson of 710 North Tale for inviting them into her home and serving hot coffee after a fire destroyed the house at 708 North Polk Street.
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G. C. Vinson
Polk Street
Amarillo
Employed Help Sought by a Desperate Man Seeking Work
A letter from a man requesting help to find any kind of job after recent misfortunes. He notes prior experience in farming and janitorial work and asks for assistance securing employment. He emphasizes a willingness to take any suitable position to support himself.
Germany argues it cannot meet Dawes plan rates at issue
Paris reports German delegate Dr. Carl Melchior presents evidence of incapacity to pay postwar reparations, citing adverse trade balance and weak industrial returns on foreign loans. He faces questions as delegates discuss the plan, while Amarillo plans a city radio interference drive with local firms pledging cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Miller
United Press
Paris
Germany
Carl Melchior
Melchior
Amarillo
Globe
Southwestern Public Service Company
Three Youths Held in Nassau Robberies Admit Loot Donations
Three 18 year old youths held for a series of Nassau county robberies confessed giving away about 50 000 dollars worth of jewelry to girlfriends and relatives. Detectives found a Jersey City servant washing dishes wearing a 6000 dollar diamond ring and a waitress with a 2500 dollar diamond wrist watch identified as loot from Long Island homes. The trio was arrested in Queens on Sunday during a burglary at an apartment house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Funeral for Ora Vaughan Held at 2 Today
Funeral services for Ora Hearn Vaughan aged 37 were held at the Blackburn Boxwell Funeral Home at 2 o'clock this afternoon with Rev L N Stuckey presiding. Vaughan, a cattle business partner of Hugh Holland, died in a local hospital last night. Surviving are two young daughters Hammon 10 and Charlese 9 two sisters Mrs A Y Ingham Texhoma and Mrs W A Turner Dallas a nephew Marshall Turner Amarillo and a cousin Judge Otis Trulove plus Col Charles A Goodnight. The body was sent to Goodnight for burial.
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Ora Hearn Vaughan
Blackburn-Boxwell
L. N. Stuckey
Vaughan
Hugh Holland
Hammon
Charlese
A. Y. Ingham
Texhoma
W. A. Turner
Dallas
Marshall Turner
Amarillo
Otis Trulove
Col
Charles A. Goodnight
Goodnight
Hammonds Given Three-Year Sentence in Burglary Case
Clarence Hammonds pleaded guilty to a fourth burglary charge after a district court trial last week. He received three years in the penitentiary, with two-year terms in three cases to run concurrently. He confessed to numerous petty burglaries but was not indicted on many counts.
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Clarence Hammonds
Hammonds
St Anthony Hospital marks 28th anniversary in Amarillo
St Anthony's hospital celebrates its twenty eighth anniversary in a new addition costing nearly a half million dollars. Twenty eight years ago it was a small two story building with 15 rooms. One of the four Sisters of Charity who arrived in Amarillo remains on staff Sister Eugene superintendent of the first floor. The hospital was approved by the American College of Surgeons in 1925 and has a nurses' school accredited by the Texas State Board.
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St. Anthony’s Hospital
Sisters of Charity
Amarillo
Eugene
American College of Surgeons
State Board of Texas
Crabb Vacations After Testimony in Richards Forgery Case
A. A. Crabb, who testified as Clyde R. West in the Ben C. Richards forgery trial, was reported vacationing in Texas after being released on bond from the county jail. He delayed accepting bond to avoid potential attack by Richards’ alleged henchmen. Crabb is indicted with Richards but awaits trial until the court of criminal appeals acts on Richards' appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Frep
Dallas
A. A. Crabb
Ben C. Richards
Clyde R. West
Texas
Richards
Court of Criminal Appeals
Self description note from a reader in August 1554 St Augustine Tex
A fragmentary letter expresses a wish for self sufficiency and mentions birth in St Augustine Texas on August 8 1554. The text seems to be a stray OCR fragment from Page 10 with unclear context and intent.
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St. Augustine, Texas
Poetry marks early American valentines
The Chicago Historical Society presents a collection tracing Valentine poetry from 1800 to 1929. Early pieces are handmade with simple inscriptions, while 1851 marks Esther Howland’s commercial start and lace heart designs. Sentiments range from tender to humorous with lines like To One In Love and To My Friend, plus ridicuously witty verses throughout.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Stanvas
Chicago Historical Society
Esther Howland
West Texans raise funds for Robison in Texas
United Press reports in Austin that West Texas contributed 2700 dollars to pay off a mortgage on Land Commissioner J T Robison's farm and cover his medical bills while in office. The move followed statements on salaries and constitutional pay levels for Texas state officials and discussion of land values reappraisal.
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United Press
Austin
Texas
West Texas
J. T Robison
S. M. Halley
Winkler County
Robison
Secretary of State
Drouth
Lindy May Wed in Mexico City Aerial Honeymoon Feared
The article notes Lindbergh and his fiance avoid publicity while speculation grows on a Mexico City wedding. Diplomats see it as a strong move and Lindbergh’s familiarity with Mexican air routes suggests an aerial honeymoon may follow.
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Lindbergh
Brownsville
Texas
Mexico City
Mexico
Higgins Faces Fresh Adjudication Over 1904 Deed Poll
The article reports Higgins may again challenge the 1904 deed poll validity in chancery court, with London papers claiming he will persist. It also notes unconfirmed talk that he would refuse custody of army property and funds as a trustee, risking a court order to compel compliance.
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England
London
High Council
Army
Garrett and Lenroot Nominated to Customs Appeals Court
President Coolidge nominates Finis J. Garrett Tennessee House minority leader and former Senator Irvine L. Lenroot Wisconsin to be associate judges of the United States Court of Customs Appeals. Garrett will retire from the House March 4.
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Associated Press
Washington
Finis J. Garrett
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Irvine L.lenroot
Wisconsin
Coolidge
United States Court, of Customs Appeals
Garrett
House
Justice Needs Bible To Carry On With Marriage Ceremonies
A letter from Walter Broomhall justice of the peace at Borger requests a Bible and warns he cannot perform marriages without it. The News-Globe Bible campaign offers Bibles at 98 cents or 1.98 dollars to supply local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Globe Bible
News-Globe
Panhandle
Walter Broomhall
Three Dead in Cartage Company Office Shootout
Police found up to ten bullets in each victim after gunmen looted the Cartage company office during a bootlegging raid. Victims included Peter Gusenberg, James Clark, and Al Weinshank, with Frank Gusenberg among the wounded. Police suspect Moran gang involvement in the mass execution style attack.
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Peter Gusenberg
James Clark
al Weinshank
Frank Gusenberg
Peter
Dearborn Street
Hidalgo Citizens Keep Fight For Hidalgo County Election
Voter appeal rules and constitution blocked reopening of E M Smith contest for Montgomery seat. Hidalgo citizens press on to probe the November 6 election. An injunction by Gordon Griffin to unseat Judge J E Leslie remains undecided in 54th district court. if rejected for lack of jurisdiction, the district judgeship can still be challenged in Hidalgo County.
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Saturday Evening Post
Post
Elbert Hubbard
E. M. Smith
Montgomery
Hidalgo
Gordon Griffin Seeling
J. E. Leslie
Hidalgo County
Jury Finds Seaves Guilty in Robbery Case
A Wichita Falls jury found I. L. Seaves guilty of robbery by assault and sentenced him to seven years in the penitentiary. Co defendant Rudy Pettiett was charged in the same incident regarding an Electra varage and awaits trial. Pettiett was wounded during the robbery attempt.
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Hy United Press
Wichita Falls
Texas
I. L. Seaves
Seaves
Rudy Pettiett
Varage
Pottiett
Farmer dies before policy expiration sparks arrest
Greeley Nebraska February 14 The death of 59 year old Fred Hesser four hours before his $20000 life insurance policy expired led to the arrest of his 22 year old tenant A W Emery who claimed Hesser died in a hunting accident. Emery arranged and paid the initial premiums for both policies naming each other as beneficiaries. He says the policies were part of financing a cattle feeding partnership and made no move to collect the payout.
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Associated Press
Greeley Neb
Fred Hesser
A. W. Emery
Hesser
Emery
Bishop Johnson Speaks on Church Reform and Plugs in City
The bishop addresses visitors from many churches and local ministers, likening stagnant church leadership to burnt out plugs. He warns against self-satisfaction, urges unity and humility, notes Christ chose peasants over scholars, and invites questions in a closing Q and A. Two more services remain with 8 pm services led by R A Walitz and organist Lila Austin Myers.
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Johnson
Lord Jesus Christ
Church
Christ
Bishop Johnson
Denver
R. A. Walitz
Lila Austin Myers
Great Northern seeks approval for long rail extension
The Great Northern Railway asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 380 mile extension from Klamath Falls Oregon to Lookout Modoc County California. The plan would link at Lookout with a 120 mile extension from Paxton or Keddie on the Western Pacific main line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Northern Railway
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Lookwout
Modoc County
Calif
Lookout
Paxton
Keddie
Western Pacific Railroad
British Gun Boat Moth Strikes Rock in West River
An Exchange Telegraph report from Hong Kong says the British gun boat Moth struck Webster Rock eighteen miles below Wuchow in the West River. Tarantula and Moor Hon steam to the scene for rescue as Moth and its commander Lieut. Commander N. B. Weir are noted for the incident.
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United Press
London
Hong Kong
Webster Rock
West River
Wuchow
Tarantula
Moor Hon
N. B. Weir
The Better Man You Could Be
A shadowed figure confronts a sleeping man urging effort over ease. The speaker, a better self, recalls how luck favors none and only struggle builds character. The poem closes with the call to deeds that transform a dream into life.
Cotton Consumption in January and Livestock Market Reports
Census data show January cotton consumption at 668,389 bales lint and 68,552 linters, up from December and last January. Reports from Chicago and East St. Louis livestock halls note steady to higher hog, cattle, and sheep prices with specific ranges, while New York and New Orleans cotton futures trend steady to higher on mixed demand.
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Washington
Census Bureau
East ST. Louis
New York
Associated Press
NEW_ ORLEANS
New Orleans
Liverpool
Mule Feud Sparks Fatal Farm Tragedy in Illinois
In Rushville Illinois Newton Sowers and Gilda Strausbaugh, long entangled in a feud sparked by a mule, died after Strausbaugh shot Sowers then killed himself. Neighbors knew of the grudge but it was not seen as serious. Also noted: stock market and currency tickers follow.
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New York
Associated Press
Atchison
Canadian Pacific
Union Pacific TM
St. Louis Southwestern
Barnadall A. A. M. Bus “Rs
Loose Wiles
International Telephone
Public
Uti Radio
Union Carbide
Packard Motors
Dices
General Electric
el A. &. Steel
Wes't
Manville Long Trellan Auto Lite
Rushville
Ill
Newton Sowers
Gilda Strausbaugh
Sowers
Strausbaugh
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Florida
California
Georgia
Gulf Coast
Wall Street
America
Portes Gil
Aaron Saenz
National Revolutionary
Prince of Wales
Labor Party
Honduras
Panarme
No Tety Nee Ptc
Fire Boys
Cowboy
Plainview, Texas
Raviv Tany
Ora Vaughan
ST. Anthony
West Texans
Lindy
Higgins
Garrett and
Lenroot
Cartage Company
Moran
Majestic Radio
Panhandle Music Co
Victrola Sil Polk
Edgar A. Guest
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Europe
Tye
Andards
Exra
James E. Bennett & Co
American & Foreign Power
Montgomery Ward
American Telephone
Veeter
Allied Chemical & Dye
Andes
A. M. Byers
Car Foundry
American Smelting & Ref
American Tel
American Tobacco
Topeka & & Ry
Atlantic Refining Co
Alyow Ajax Rubber
Baldwin Locomotive - Ee
Baltimore & Ohio
Barnsdall Corporation
Bethlehem Stee
Briggs
Brooklyn
Manhattan ‘Transit
Burroughs
Canadian Pacific Ry
Cerro de Pasco Copper
Sesapeake
Ohio
Oric Chile
Chrysler Motors
Coca Cola
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Oor
Consolidated Gas of
N.Y
Continental Motor
Crucible Steel
Davidson Chemicals
Dodge Motors
Dupont de Nemours
Erie Railroad
Ham Famous Players
Fisk Rubber Ne
Fleischmann Yeastes
Ford of
Freeport
Texas Os
General Electric Gentral Motors
New
TM General Mills
Goodyear Tire
Graham Paige Motera
Great Western Sugar
Great Northern
Greene Cananes
Kennecott
Kolster Radio
Lima Locomotive
Ar Lowe's, Inc
Louisiana Oil & Refining
Mack Trucks
Marland Oil
Mexican Seaboard Oil Dairy
Missouri, Kan
Tex
Missouri Pacific Ry
Montgomery Word
Moon Motors
Nash Motors
National Biscuit
National Dairy Products
New York Central
Nevada Consolidated Copper
North American Cement
Wwe
Northern Pacific
Ry. Tok Ae
Pan-Amer, Pet & Trans
Pennsylvania
Aly Pere-Marquette
Phillips Petroleum
Brig Pierce-Arrow Motors
Postum
Prairie Oil & Gas
Prairie Zipeling
Pullman
Onl Radio Corp. America
Radio Corp
Stewart Warner
Studebaker Motors
Oxas Corporation
Texas, Pacific Coal & Oil
Trans. Air Transport
Transcontinental Oil
Union Pacific Ry. Union Carbide Teee
Universal Aviation Eee
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