PIONEER HELD IN AX MURDER IN ANADARKO OKLA
In Anadarko Oklahoma on January 11 murder charges were filed against Uncle Billy Royce 74 and two others for the ax killing of Leta Ethel Royce 45 mother of seven. The body was found in a hen house on the Royce farm. Charges stem from a prenuptial contract claim.
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Anadarko
Okla
Leta Ethel Royce
Billy” Royce
Carrie Royce
Billy
Reed Norris
Haskell B. Pugh
Royce
C Ruff
Cement
Alexander
Lawton
Oklo
Caddo County
Joe Harp
Jesse
Frank James
Missouri
Dalton Gang
Roy
Loise
Oklahoma City
Trio in Jail Pending Bond in Theft Case
Mickie Smith 31 of 610 Fast Second Avenue and two men, C. Skeet King and R. G. Daws, remained in Potter County jail on charges of possessing stolen property. Police found household goods clothing and traveling bags tied to more than a dozen burglaries in their room at 109 Buchanan Street.
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Skeet” King
R. G. Daws
Mickie Smith
Potter County
Fast Second Avenue
Daws
King
Buchanan Street
Pioneer of Texas Medicine Is Dead
Dr. Isaac L. Van Zandt aged 95 died at his Fort Worth home after a long career as a physician. Born in 1840 at Marshall during the republic era, he was the son of Isaac Van Zandt a U S diplomat involved in Texas annexation. His brother, Major K M Van Zandt, founded the Fort Worth National Bank. Funeral services will be held in Fort Worth tomorrow.
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Fort Worth
Isaac L. van Zandt
Texas
Dr. van Zandt
Marshall
Republic
Isaac van Zandt
United States
K. M van Zandt
Fort Worth National Bank
State Pays Tribute To Mrs Littlefield At Austin Funeral
State laws were at half mast as leaders paid final tribute to Mrs Alice Tiller Littlefield widow of Major George W. Littlefield. Private funeral services were held at the family residence near the University of Texas campus. She was interred beside her husband.
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Austin
Alice Tiller Littlefield
George W. Littlefield
University of Texas
University
Littlefield
Farmers urged to keep cattle off Potter County highways
County Commissioner Mark Parker urged farmers and others to keep livestock off public roads. He warned owners may be punished for straying cattle as highway traffic is endangered and accidents have occurred. County officers will impound loose livestock and prosecute owners under county stack laws.
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Mark Parker
Potter County
Parker
Amarillo Places Fourth in Fire Prevention Week Contest
Amarillo finished fourth in the state wide Fire Prevention Week contest amid 333 participating municipalities. George G. Ordway, assistant contest chair, and T Alfred Fleming praised Amarillo for detailed exhibits and strong program execution. The city earned high marks alongside Dallas San Antonio El Paso Abilene with Houston and Wichita Falls also scoring well.
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Amarillo
Texas
George G. Ordway
T. Alfred Fleming
Dallas
San Antonio
el Paso
Abilene
Houston
Wichita Falls
Imported Voters Flock to Saar for Sunday's Plebiscite
Thousands of voters from Germany France Asia Africa and the Americas converge on Saar Basin to decide reunification with the Reich as 55 000 foreigners were expected to join locals in a tense plebiscite amid allegations of Nazi intimidation and strict ballot oversight.
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Saar
Saarbruecken
Saar Basin
Germany
France
Asia
Africa
North
South America
Reich
Maine Indians Still Talk Own Language
Smithsonian ethnologist Dr. Truman Michelson reports Paramaquoddy Indians along the Maine coast retain their aboriginal language in nearly pure form while speaking English. He notes nearby Penobscot have largely lost their old tongue and warns outside influence often erodes native languages.
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Washington
U.P
Maine Coast
Truman Michelson
Smithsonian Institution
Four Million Cans of Beef to Needy
Distribution of 4,000,000 cans of beef processed at relief commission canning plants began today. The beef will supplement regular relief budgets with six cans per month to a family of five. Springfield, Mo, reports a lack of child prodigies as officials investigated for standout youngsters but found none.
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Austin
Relief Commission
Springfield
U.P
Move to Rush Relief Monies in January Washington
Democratic leaders in the House consider rushing 880 million dollars to President Roosevelt to address dwindling relief funds before February 10. The plan centers on a gag rule to sharply limit debate and bar amendments as the administration seeks a lump sum for the transition from dole to a 4 billion relief program.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
White House
Garner
Burns
Robinson
Buchanan
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Aged Couple Die in Fire After Crash in Texas
J B Patterson 75 and his 70 year old wife died in flames after their car missed a narrow bridge and plunged from a 10 foot embankment near Rule Texas. They were pinned beneath the vehicle which caught fire as they helped move a son and daughter in law between farms.
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Haskell
Tex
J. B. Patterson
Pattersons
Rule
John
Patterson
Rule Fire Department
Haskell County
Delinquent Tax Roll For 1932 33 Completed
A new delinquent tax roll covering unpaid taxes of 1932 and 1933 was completed today by the county tax office. Miss Jewell Davidson, the county tax collector, said the office is required to prepare a special roll of delinquencies every two years in addition to the annual rolls.
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Jewell Davidson
City to Restore Part of Pay Cuts for 1935
Cincinnati council finance chief Charles O. Rose says partial restoration of pay cuts for all city employees and full pay for those earning salaries in the over ranges is certain for 1935.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Charles O. Rose
Council Finance Committee
Take Its Time on Major Plan as Urgent Bill Moves
Lawmakers debated delaying the $4 billion program while pressing for rapid progress on the $880 million bill. The discussion centered on balancing thorough review with the need for timely action to fund the project.
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Out
Oil Looming as Big Issue
Oil promises to be a leading issue in the Texas legislature with a bill to confiscate excess production for the state permanent school fund. Sen. Joe Hill Jr. questions New York limits. East Texas output is capped. A joint session with Alvin Owsley is set to hear remarks as about 100 bills await introduction.
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Austin
U.P
Texas
Joe Hill, Jr
Henderson
New York State
East
Texas Oi
House
Senate
Alvin Owsley
U. S
Romania
Owsley
Denton County
Texas House
Curfew protests spark nightly whistle alarm in West Virginia village
In Tunnelton West Virginia residents debate a revived curfew for children under 12 after youths gathered near the picture palace seeking admission to a weekly film showing. A village whistle blast marks curfew times amid community agitation.
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Picture Palace
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