Grasp Gun Aimed at Roosevelt Sparks Texas Probe
Texas Senate forms a committee of the whole to probe Governor Ferguson’s charge that the Highway Department misused road funds. The panel will hear testimony on checks issued by 22 counties, with escrow securities depreciating to about 40 cents on the dollar. Governor Ferguson and Moore Lynn gain legal access and counsel rights. A joint committee with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation is arranged to address distress.
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Austin
Texas Senate Today
Miriam A. Ferguson
State Highway Department
Woodward
Ferguson
The
Highway Commission
Senate
Moore Lynn
Prohibition rally drives youth campaign in Panhandle
Dr C C Seleeman spoke to Amarillo high school and college students and outlined a plan to mobilize young people for the Prohibition cause. He led a Panhandle rally with Dr J D Sanifer and local organizers in a series of Thursday meetings at the First Christian Church and Municipal Auditorium.
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Young People of America
United Forces For Prohibition
C. C. Seleeman
Amarillo College
Southern Methodist University
Seleeman
State
United Forces
Municipal Auditorium
J. D. Sanifer
Simmons University
J. M. Cook
J. Cole
Pogter Underwood
J. T. McClure
First Christian Church
Selecman
Jewelry thief loots homes on West Eleventh Avenue
Jewelry valued at 800 to 1000 dollars was stolen from Mrs. J. T. Webb at 1208 West Eleventh Avenue. A diamond bracelet wrist watch and small cash were taken. Police link the burglary to a single suspect using special picks to open window screens and entering through unlocked doors.
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J. T. Webb
West Eleventh Avenue
F. H. McGregor
Amarillo
Best Minds Come Back Mule and Driver What Is Equitable
Arthur Brisbane discusses the Depression era, noting that inviting great business minds to advise the nation yielded little relief for ordinary people. He cites the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as an example of aid reaching big corporations more than individuals, as he mentions the Seaboard track near Savannah in context.
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Columbia
8. C
Senate
White House
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Seaboard Track
Savannah
Seek Torture Bandits Fire Victim Alive
Lee Marshall a 50 year old homesteader was attacked by two men who beat him tied his hands and feet and set his clothing on fire before fleeing. Police followed automobile tracks from Marshall’s dugout toward San Jon as citizens joined the search with officials fearing lynching if suspects are found. Marshall said the attackers appeared drunk and sat nearby drinking whiskey as he screamed.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Miami
Fla
Roosevelt
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Cermak
Chicago
Joe Gill
Giuseppe Zangara
Mr. Roosevelt
Dade County
New York
Joel T. Boone
Hoover
Marvin MclIntyre
Tucumcari
N. M
Lee Marshall
Marshall
San Jon
Here
Boettchers Face Possible Surrender Over Abduction
In Denver the Boettcher family prepared to surrender to kidnappers over a $59,000 ransom for Charles Boettcher II, as police ended their search and urged abductors to collect the payment. A vigilante committee among Denver's wealthy may form in response to the crime, per family spokesmen.
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Clyde G, Byers
Denver
Colo
Charles Boettcher, II
Boettcher
A. T. Clark
Ctors
Chicago
Charles Boettcher
Colorado
Solon Kept a Grim Public Life on Edge of Despair
Rep Godfrey G. Goodwin of Minnesota died after either a fall or jump from a fifth floor hotel window in Washington. Aging, despondent since defeat, the Republican banker served on the House banking and currency committee and leaves a 60 year old record of modest public service.
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Washington
U.P
Godfrey G. Goodwin
Minnesota
Goodwin
House Banking and Currency Committee
Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Summary
Fair tonight and Friday with slightly colder temperatures. West Texas west of the 100th meridian partly clear warming south portion tonight and Friday, then partly cloudy and colder in the west and north. New Mexico fair tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Today’s extremes reach 30 to 60 degrees.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
New Mexico
Garner Ready On House Test
The Senate adopted the Blaine resolution repealing the Prohibition Amendment with state convention ratification. Garner said if the Senate acts today he will seek House approval Monday with a two thirds majority, noting it fully repeals the 18th Amendment.
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Washington
Senate
Garner
House
Manchurian Roads Alive as Invasion Plans Rise
From Mukden Manchuria February 16 Japanese and Manchukuo troops move toward positions for an invasion of Jehol province. The 200 mile front may see the biggest Sino Japanese clash since 1931 with about 50 000 Japanese Manchu troops facing 160 000 Chinese forces.
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Mukden
Manchuria
Jehol
Unidentified 14 year old found slain in Fort Worth barn
An unidentified boy about 14 was found shot to death in a Fort Worth barn hay loft. Police seek three other youths who fled after asking A R Baker to call an ambulance. Baker had been working nearby when the trio approached.
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Fort Worth
A. R. Baker
Baker
Cermak Resting Easier After Miami Shooting
Bulletin from Miami reports Mayor Anton Cermak resting much easier at noon with stable vitals. Chicago reacts with shock and awaits word on his condition as police widen anti gang drive and arrest reputed gang figures tied to the case.
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Miami
Fla
Cermak
Chicago
Anton J. Cermak
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Schoemaker
Jack
Lame Duck Amendment would have elevated VP if Roosevelt slain
The 20th Amendment, ratified last month, sets the line of succession after Roosevelt’s death would have shifted to the vice president elect Garner. It ends the short congressional term and clarifies who would lead in an emergency if the president elect dies before taking office.
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Cecil B. Dickson
Associated Press
Washington
John N. Garner
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
House of Representatives
Electoral College
Roosevelt
Garner
House
Senate
Ramseyer
Iowa
Attacker Rests Pistol On Scribe's Shoulder
Miami report describes the attempt on Franklin D. Roosevelt as gunfire near his party entourage. Mayor Cermak was struck amid the chaos while the journalist recounts being used to steady the assailant’s arm.
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W. F. Cross
Miami
Giuseppi Zangara
Sim
Scribe
Rex Saffer
Fla
Roosevelt
Cermak
Chicago
United States
Worldwide Reaction to Roosevelt Assassination Attempt
Mussolini voiced gratification that Roosevelt survived the plot. Mellon expressed strong outrage at any attack on the President-Elect and congratulated Roosevelt on his safety. Pope Pius XII lamented the incident but rejoiced at its failure. German official Dieckhoff also commented on the reaction to the assassination attempt.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
R Rosevelt
Roosevelt
Vatican City
Pope Pas
Germany
Berlin
Hans Heinrich Dieckhoff
Roosevelt attack stories continue on pages six and twelve
Additional stories concerning the Roosevelt attack will be continued on pages 6 and 12, guiding readers to further coverage of the incident.
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Joseph Gill
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Arthur Brisbane
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Solon
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Idaho
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