Amarillo column recalls hoax alerts and local jests
A lively Amarillo column recaps a hoax telegram mix up between Ray Holland and Arlen Campbell, recalls a Holland Field and Stream editor friend, and notes local anecdotes from crime to theater. It mentions a Holland Texas crow story, a Green Pastures show, a missing purse case, nurse views on The White Parade, a taxi incident, Lubbock population talk, and curious jokes and puzzles.
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Mr. Holland
Field and Stream
New York
Arlen Campbell
Claude
Market and commodity notes from Kansas City and New Orleans
Hogs and cattle market activity in Kansas City shows 1,000 hogs and 1,100 cattle with varied gains and steady to higher prices across weights. Cotton futures in New Orleans inch higher at morning trades awaiting the presidential message, with March and May contracts mixed around mid-December levels. Numerous company listings appear in a mixed market digest.
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Kansas City
New Orleans
They racy Write To Tack Bouquet For Sandies
Dear Tack I praise you and your Sandie team as the year 1934 ends and you continue your coaching impact. The note expresses gratitude for Tack’s guidance and the Sandies’ efforts during the season.
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Sandies
Tack
Sandie
Hedley Child Dies At Local Hospital
Charlene Everett two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Everett of Hedley died at a local hospital at 430 this morning after a week of medical treatment. The body will be taken to Hedley this afternoon by N Griggs Sons for burial there tomorrow. She is survived by her parents and a brother Ben Tom Everett.
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Charlene Everett
C. M Everett
Hedley
N. & Griggs & Sons
Ben Tom Everett
Old Plant Rushed In Lost Coin Hunt
Houston residents swarmed the site of a plant to hunt for treasure after a worker reportedly found money beneath a platform. Digging tools uncovered about 25 dollars in small coins amid the years of undisturbed debris. The scene drew scores of men armed with spears knives and sticks to search for coins.
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Houston
City boys shooting guns draws resident complaints
Citizens urge Mayor Ross D. Rogers to stop rifle practice within the city. They cite city ordinance violations and dangers to people and birds, noting sparrow killings are among the issues and urging action to curb the activity.
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Santa Claus
Ross D. Rogers
Rogers
Laval Cheered by Italians on Road to Rome
Turin Italy Jan 47 Thousands of Italians cheered French foreign minister Pierre Laval as he arrived to join Premier Mussolini in Rome for talks. A high authority outlined a threefold proposal: respect Austria’s independence, a five power pact to avoid interference in others affairs, and urging non Austria touching powers to join the pact.
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Turin
Italy
France
Pierre Laval
Rome
Mussolini
Great Britain
Rumania
Austria
Night of 1933 Kansas City Station Massacre Ties Underworld Figures
The killings linked Verne Miller Charles Floyd and Adam Richetti to the standoff at the station plaza on June 17 1933. Miller's body was found in a Detroit ditch, Floyd was killed by officers in Eastern Ohio last fall, and Richetti was wounded and jailed locally. The Nash case in Hot Springs set off the events with aliases and a toupee escape, leading to gunfire and a government effort to free Nash.
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Station Plaza
Verne Miller
Charles
Pretty Boy
Hot Springs
Leavenworth
Fort Smith
Kansas City
Galatas
Nash
Mrs Nash
Joplin
Stacci
Chicago
Miller
Mulloy
Floyd
Richetti
President Roosevelt Speaks as Capitol Scene Unfolds
A war veteran shouted for a bonus as the Presidential limousine reached the capitol. The Senate briefly recessed, then moved to the House chamber where Vice President Garner led lawmakers. President Roosevelt spoke clearly with James Roosevelt assisting, while many members stood unable to find seats.
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Sistie
Capitol
Senate
Garner
House
James James Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Rangers Named In State Government Roles
The piece lists Ranger force members as key figures in Texas state government. Notable names include Dick Waters and Henry Hutetunes with ties to Adjutant General. captainsROW Aldriel, Hamer, Leon Hannah, George H Johnson, J E Vaughn, and James Roberts noted in Ranger command.
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Dick Waters
Allred
Geoit
Henry Hutetunes
Carl Nesbith
Minvoia
Fotisser
Ev Saabee
Row
Aldriel of
Austin
DE. Hamer
Leon Hannah
Fort Worth
George H Johnson
Bulgore
J E. Vaughn
Marta
James Roberts
Palfurrias Waters
Seine Opersapia
Alfreds
State considers police system centered on Ranger force
A Senate committee studying crime conditions plans a report on methods to fight criminals and the Ranger force's role. Chairman J W F Beck of Dekalb suggests building a state police system around the Ranger unit as a nucleus.
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Waters
Senate
J. W. F. Beck
Dekalb
Lindbergh Testimony in Kidnapping Trial Continues
Col. Lindbergh takes the stand as Wilentz questions him on ransom notes, Condon meetings, and the February 1932 events surrounding the kidnapping. He identifies notes, describes the nursery, and details car drives to the cemetery while defense questions household knowledge and possible insiders.
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Onel Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
David T. Wilentz
Jassie
John F. Condon
Wilentz
Dr. Condon
Wilentaz
Bronx
Raymond
Remiert
Reilly
Trenchard
Canada
New Jersey
Justice Trenchard
Mrs. Lindbergh
Morrow House
Ellison
Morrow Home
Morrow
Hopewell
Betty Gow
Texans Nia and New Mexico Back Plan for Conservation Pact
Texas delegates led by Jack Blalock oppose any compact formed for purposes beyond conservation to prevent waste. Louisiana and Arkansas delegates echoed the stance. A treaty drafting session would form the pact after states authorize participation, with a Summer meeting likely postponed until late next summer. The Cole oil committee urged Congress to delay oil legislation to allow state pact formation.
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Nia
New Mexico
Texas
Jack Blalock
Louisiana
Arkansas
Federal Oil Investigating Committee
Rep
Wm. P. Cole, Jr
Maryland
Congress
Principles for a New System to Replace Relief Programs
A speech argues for global reform toward representative government and reduced privilege. It outlines a new emergency work plan prioritizing useful projects, security payments, and self liquidating ventures, with job creation tied to private employment and phased tapering as conditions improve. The speaker emphasizes targeting unemployment relief and maximizing human welfare through strategic public works guided by the National Resources Board.
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Rain Capital
FERA
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Kroger Groce & Bak
L— Loew's, Inc
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Mid-Cent
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Te Penney Co
J. C
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Lead Seaboard Oil
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Alan
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