Senate orders broader patronage inquiry with New York task
The senate and Brookhart’s committee expand the probe beyond postmasters to all federal patronage. They may shift focus from the south to northern states while hearing R B Creager Texas Republican on charges related to hotels and postmaster contributions. Hoover’s influence favored ending the southern referee system.
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Washington
Senate
Brookhart
New York
Republican Organization
R. B. Creager
Republican National
Texas
Creager
Herbert Hoover
South
Westbay Named Head Of School Census
Mrs. W. D. Westbay is placed in charge of the annual school census to be taken next month. Superintendent W. A. McIntosh notes the state pays $16 for each child aged 7 to 15 and urges parents to ensure enumeration. Enumerators and principals meet Mr. McIntosh's office at 4 this afternoon for final instructions.
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W. D. Westbay
W. A. McIntosh
McIntosh
Missourians Meet Tonight for Practice at Church
Former Missourians gather at 7:30 PM in Fellowship Hall of Central Presbyterian Church to rehearse yells and songs for the all-states banquet tomorrow night. Mrs. C. O. Wolflin and Mrs. J. W. Lee lead the Missouri delegation and urge all eligible to report.
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Fellowship Hall
Central Presbyterian Church
C. O. Wolflin
J. W. Lee
Missouri
Advertising Tax Held Legal and Constitutional
The attorney general declares Bills 615 and 616 legal for city and county advertising levies. The measure would fund chamber of commerce work with public funds and directs county advertising costs to the 25 cents per $100 valuation tax. J E Biggs notes broad Panhandle city support for passage.
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Attorney General's Department
House Committee On Revenue and Taxation
Chambers of Commerce
J. E. Biggs
Board of City Development
Panhandle
Wichita Falls Robbery Case Goes to Jury
A jury received the case of R. B. Nichols charged with robbery of a drug store on Christmas night after testimony suggested he was too intoxicated to commit the offense.
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Wichita Falls
R. B. Nichols
Police hold property for identification in Amarillo thefts
Amarillo police are holding several handbags overcoats blankets and laprobes for identification by owners. The items were stolen from parked cars in recent weeks. Three boys were arrested and turned over to county officials in connection with the alleged thefts.
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Amarillo
Boy 12 Shoots Father After Spanking
Chicago report states 12 year old Charles Nicoletta killed his father Philip Nicoletta in a gun duel after a spanking. The boy grabbed a revolver from a bureau and fired five shots as the father lunged with a knife.
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United Press
Chicago
Charles Nicoletta
Philip Nicoletta
Lubbock Officials Tour Amarillo Water Plant
Lubbock city officials led by City Manager McCray and park commissioner W Clapp inspected Amarillo's Municipal Water Plant yesterday and reported favorable impressions. Lubbock plans to expand its water distribution system and enlarge mains.
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Lubbock
Amarillo
McCray
W. Clapp
New Laundry Wing Under Construction at Panhandle Laundry
Work is underway on a brick extension to the Panhandle Laundry building at Pierce Street and Second Avenue. The new wing will add 15 feet to the south side, extending the full length of the structure, and will serve as an office with a lounge for women employees.
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Panhandle
Pierce Street
Second Avenue
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