Marines Get Orders To Remain In Defense Area
Shanghai and surrounding foreign zones brace for possible Japanese action after a final ultimatum to China expires. Japanese commander Admiral Shiosawa warns of drastic measures if demands are not met as foreigners reinforce defenses and evacuations proceed.
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Shanghai
China
U.P
Wu Teh-Chen
Greater
Murai
Japan
Koichi Shiosawa
United Press
Ataka
International Settlement
United States
Soochow Creek
Shanghai Volunteer Corps
Wangpoo River
Today By Arthur Brisbane Asia and Wall Street
Brisbane surveys World War I era tensions with Japan including bombing campaigns and marines landing in Shanghai. He analyzes United States steel dividends amid market chatter, Ford’s toy cars for Britain, and forecasts for profits, urging caution about corporate payouts and optimistic about recovery.
Dentists Elect Officers End Swinging Sessions
The Southwestern Society of Orthodontists capped its twelfth annual convention with elections. Guy M. Gillespie of Abilene became president, succeeding Wm. B. Stevenson of Amarillo. Curtis Williams of Shreveport remains secretary-treasurer. Jack H. Weaver of Houston will join the board of censors.
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Southewestern Society of Orthodontists
Guy M. Gillespie
Abilene
Society
Wm. B. Stevenson
Amarillo
Louis 8. Winston
Houston
Board of Censors
Curtis Williams
Shreveport
Jack H. Weaver
Winston
Oklahoma City
American Society of Orthodontists
Toronto
Martin B. Dewey
American Dental Society
New York City
Ingham
Panhandle Dental Society
George G. Ingham
Panhandle Group
Roy E. Barr
Childress
J. B Landers
Stuart Browning
Amarillo Country Club House Destroyed In Morning Fire
An early morning blaze at Amarillo Country Club destroyed the house and contents with estimated losses over 50 000 dollars. Four residents escaped in night garments. the golf shop and basement areas were engulfed. Fire lines failed to control the flames despite hydrants and 80 gallons booster water.
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Amarillo Country Club
Amarillo
Hillcrest
Ninth Avenue
Bushland Boulevard
Chester Moore
Hawaii Flares at Naval Rule Debate in Honolulu Meeting
Native residents in Honolulu joined the Honolulu Citizens' Organization for Good Government to oppose naval rule in Hawaii. Mrs. Charles Wilson denounced missionaries and Haole influence and warned Washington might strip Hawaiians of jobs. Separately, a grand jury indicted Mrs. Granville Fortescue and three naval men for second degree murder in the Kahahawai case, with defense seeking to quash the indictment over alleged coercion.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Kalihi
Granville Fortescue
Joseph Kahahawai
Globe News Amateur Ad Writing Contest Opens Thursday
The first week prizes include 25 dollars cash and 125 other prizes to be awarded next Thursday. Entries will be accepted until 9 A M Wednesday from readers of The News and Globe in Amarillo and Panhandle towns. Submissions come from Brownwood Clovis Plainview Clayton Pampa Lubbock and other cities. Ads may be written in pencil pen or on a typewriter.
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Globe News
The
News and Globe
Amarillo
Panhandle
Brownwood
Clovis
N. M
Plainview
Clayton
Pampa
Norris Bill Gets OK From Senate Judiciary Group
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Norris bill restraining federal courts in labor dispute injunctions. By 11 to 5 the measure provides far reaching revision of federal statutes governing labor disputes and contempt proceedings and was sent to the Senate.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Death of Mamie Cobb in Kentucky Home
Mrs. Mamie Cobb of Paducah Kentucky mother of Irvin S. Cobb noted novelist and humorist died at her Kentucky home last night according to word received by two nieces Mrs Henry Harding and Mrs A S Stinnett
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Mamie Cobb
Paducah, Ky
Irvin S. Cobb
Kentucky
Henry Harding
A. S. Stinnett
Goodyear Workers Shift to Six Day Week
Akron officials report Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company employees have moved from a five day week to a six day schedule. The new six day work week comprises 36 hours and will continue indefinitely.
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Akron
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a rise in temperatures. West Texas districts report partly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with warmer readings in the southeast. New Mexico sees similar partly cloudy weather tonight and Thursday with slightly warmer temperatures. Record temperatures show a high of 56 and a low of 37 at Tecjock.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Administration weighs last minute warning to Japan over Shanghai violence
The State Department and the British Embassy pursue an informal, inconclusive eleventh hour approach to avert trouble in the Far East as warnings to Japan against violence at Shanghai are considered.
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Washington
U.P
Japan
Shanghai
Far East
State Department
King Declines Cyr Demand for Louisiana Governorship
Alvin O. King refused Dr. Paul N. Cyr's demand that he vacate the Louisiana governorship. King said he would continue to discharge duties under the constitution until Governor Designate O. K. Allen is sworn in in May.
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Baton Rouge, la
Alvin O. King
Paul N. Cyr
Cyr
Morning Mail
Huey P. Long
King
O. K. Allen
Akron Sister Ship May Be Built Larger
Washington January 27 Congress may not authorize enlargement of the Akron sister ship now under construction. Rear Admiral Moffett testified the navy favors increasing capacity by one million cubic feet to extend range and outpace German airship development. House Naval Committee hearings resumed on charges of materials defects and safety concerns.
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Washington
Congress
Akron
Moffett
Navy
Germany
House Naval Committee
E. C. Davidson
Mount Ida
International Association of Machinists
William A. Moffett
Naval Bureau of Aeronautics
Kidnapers Seize Indiana Manufacturer in Early Morning Abduction
In South Bend Indiana Howard A Woolverton a 50 year old wealthy manufacturer was abducted by two men as he arrived home with his wife. They forced their car to a secluded spot two miles east of the city and demanded a $50 000 ransom threatening Mrs Woolverton with death if there was an outcry. She flagged a passing motorist and reported the incident to police.
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South Bend
Ind
Howard A. Woolverton
Woolverton
Four Days Left to Save Tax Penalty on Delinquent School Taxes
Amarillo Independent School District prepares to enforce collection of delinquent taxes as February 1 cuts the state provision. Savings include 15 percent on 1930, 22 percent on 1929, 28 percent on 1928 taxes. An extra 6 percent annual interest will be added. Only 44 percent of the 1931 $600,500 tax roll has been collected.
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Amarillo Independent School District
George Waddill
Troops Mustered To Aid in Flood Fight
Monroe Louisiana January 27 five hundred National Guard troops from Company G of the 156th Infantry were called out to reinforce levees along the Ouachita River under Captain L E Roileigh as workers already labored to shore up the levee.
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Monroe
U.P
156Th Infantry
National Guard
Quachita River
L. E. Roileigh
Louisiana Cotton Statute Voided Before Senate Departure
Governor Huey P. Long repealed the cotton holiday law by proclamation just before leaving for Washington to take a Senate seat. The measure was passed at his request during a special legislative session last August 23.
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Baton Rouge
Washington
Senate
Huey P. Long
Franklin Pleads Oil Import Tax Plan Before House Panel
Wirt Franklin of the Independent Petroleum Association urged a tariff on crude oil and fuels before the House Ways and Means Committee. A 2 cent per gallon crude and fuel oil tax and 4 cent per gallon gasoline and lubricants tax would raise an estimated 102 million annually. The article also reports the British submarine M-2 missing in the English Channel with 54 crew aboard, as rescue efforts continue near Portland.
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House
Ways and Means
Wirt Franklin
Ardmore
Okla
Independent Petroleum Association
Franklin
Association
Treasury
Reconstruction corporation bill sent to White House
The $500 million appropriations bill for the reconstruction corporation was sent to the White House after Vice President Curtis and Speaker Garner signed it. The Senate Finance Committee reviewed Cuba loan links involving President Machado’s son in law and Chase National Bank.
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Washington
Reconstruction Corporation
White House
Curtis
Garner
House
Senate Finance Committee
Cuba
Machado
Chase National Bank
Carl J. Schmidhapp
Jose Obregon
Chase Company
Rome GC
Stephenson
American Bankers’ Association
Senate
Hoover
Senate Banking Committee
Charles G. Dawes
Jesse H. Jones
Harvey C. Couch
The
Union Pay Cut Vote Hits New Snags in Labor Talks
In Chicago on January 27 railway unions pressed for a wage cut of 215 million dollars but 11 unions could not agree after a day and night of talks. Rail executives awaited a decision as the stalemate continued and further talks were planned.
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Chicago
Bank Robbers Hit Sasakwa State Bank Early Jan 27
In Sasakwa Oklahoma two men robbed the Sasakwa State Bank shortly after opening and fled in a small car with about $2500.
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Sasakwa, Okla
Sasakwa State Bank
Oil at 35c and 50c per gallon
Local oil price listing shows 35 cents and 50 cents per gallon for fuel. The notice includes the address 219 Taylor.
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Taylor
Death case affirmed in Texas court
The Court of Criminal Appeals upheld A. E. Stanley’s 99 year sentence for the July 26 1930 killing of Roy Hawthorne at the Stanley home. Details include assault, drowning in a partially filled tub, body burning, and identity by birthmark. Stanley, once of Amarillo, admitted presence and blamed three others. Also, the court affirmed the 54 hour work limit for women, upholding Butcher convict.
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Stanley
Amarillo
Hawthorne
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
FE. D. Butcher
Harris County
Austrian cabinet resigns with Dr Karl Buresch as head
Vienna reports the Austrian cabinet led by Dr Karl Buresch resigned today. The foreign office announced the move and said an official communique would be issued later.
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Vienna
Karl Buresch
Foreign Office
Gar Wood Sets World Motorboat Speed Record
Gar Wood of Detroit set a new world motorboat speed record driving Miss America IX on Indian Creek in Miami Beach achieving an average speed of 110.78 miles per hour. The feat marks a top mark in powered boat racing with a smooth run despite choppy water conditions.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Gar Wood
Detroit
Indian Creek
Bonus-Payment Advocate Seeks Congress Seat in Demo Prospect
Charles P. Smith president of the Texas Pay Bonus Now group announced his candidacy for Congresswoman at Large on the Democratic ticket in Henderson Texas He plans pro veteran legislation as a main plank and has lived in Houston.
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Henderson
Texas
U.P
Charles P. Smith
Houston
Final Rush on for Crazy Quilt Seats
The last minute rush for Crazy Quilt tickets fills most of the house at City Drug Store on Polk Street. With seats in several price tiers still available, the 110 member troupe travels by Rock Island train from Oklahoma City arriving tomorrow morning. Fannie Brice Ted Healy and Phil Baker lead a two act revue with 22 scenes and elaborate lighting. Wilbur C. Hawk sponsors the event urging punctual seating. The show opens at 8 15 pm and lasts about two and a half hours with many out of town theatergoers expected.
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City Drug Store
Polk Street
Amarillo
Rock Island
Oklahoma City
Fannie Brice
Ted Healy
Phil Baker
Wilbur C. Hawk
Father Testifies Insanity Run In Judd Family At Trial
The Rev H J McKinnell Winnie Ruth Judd's father testified in Phoenix court that insanity ran in the McKinnell family in a bid to lessen murder charges against his daughter. He described five victims and spoke from the witness stand as the eight day trial continued.
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Agnes Anne Leroi
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