CANDIDATES TO HAVE BIG WEEK WITH HARD SCHEDULE
Former Governor James F Ferguson campaigned for Charlie McDonald in Cuero, touting anti prohibition credentials and criticizing rival candidates as “newly-wets.” The period piece notes Ferguson’s defense of Fergusonism, lists campaign itineraries, and names many candidates across Texas as the first primary nears.
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R. W. Barry
James F. Ferguson
Cuero
C. McDonald
Govan Jim
Charlie McDonald
Stexas
Jimmie Allred
Tom Hunter
Allred Secondson
Allred
McDonald
Ferruson
Dan Moody
Miriam A. Ferguson
William N. Green Dies in Oklahoma City
William N. Green aged 42 father of Oscar Green and Mrs. A L Timmons of Amarillo died at his Capitol Hill home in Oklahoma City yesterday morning. A Mississippi native, he moved from Paradise Texas to Duncan and then Oklahoma City. Surviving are three sons Rex Green Alfred Green John A Green and four daughters Mrs H Phillips Mrs Fred Allen Mrs Vera Hooper and Mrs Clyde Coleman.
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William N. Green
Oscar Green
A. L. Timmons
Amarillo
Capitol Hill
Oklahoma City
Green
Panhandle
Mississippi
Texas
Paradise
Duncan
Okla
Rex Green
Los Angeles
Alfred Green
Wildorado
John A. Green
H. Phillips
Pampa
Fred Allen
Vera Hooper
Clyde C. Coleman
Seattle
Wash
Bids Accepted for Bridgework on Blackburn Creek Route
Seven bids were received for lumber and materials for a new bridge over Blackburn Creek on the Tascosa road, 17 miles northwest of Amarillo. County commissioners accepted bids, but no action was taken on the materials contract. Bid amounts ranged from 1,209.20 to 1,389, with firms including Panhandle Lumber and Long Bell among others. Separately, the Department of Agriculture notes about four-fifths of the commercial forest area in the United States remains in private ownership, nearly 400 million acres.
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Blackburn Creek
Amarillo
Tascosa Road
County Commissioners Court
Roberts- Olver Lumber Company
Amarillo Lumber Company
Panhandie Lumber Company
FE. S. Burgess Lumber Company
Long-Bell Lumber Company
Brazelton Lumber Company
United States
Department of Agriculture
What They Nee Write To Tack Political Observer
Dear Tack, I seek clarity on the stance of our distinguished citizen running for governor. In a sea of politics and mounting oratory, I request a straightforward position from the candidate and guidance for voters.
Rites Pending for Mrs. S. J. Melton
The body of Mrs. Sarah Jane Melton aged 87 lies at Griggs Funeral Chapel awaiting relatives for funeral plans. She died last night in Amarillo hospital from injuries from a fall last week. Survivors include sons C. O. Melton of Holland and C. L. Melton and W. E. Melton of Toiton, daughter I Atkinson of Amarillo, and daughter-in-law Mrs. W. M. Fairchild of Segovia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Melton
Griggs
Melton
Amarillo
C. O. Melton
Holland
C. L
W. E. Melton
Toiton
San Francisco longshoremen strike and Battle of the Waterfront
A May 9 strike by longshoremen on the Pacific Coast led to widespread port paralysis, with San Francisco remaining open. Rioting on July 3 5 drew National Guard deployment after 160 injuries and a “bloody Thursday.” A strategy committee seeks a settlement while a threefold general strike aims to support maritime unions, protest police tactics, and punish non union truckers.
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Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
San Francisco
National Guard
Industrial Association
Labor Board On Sidelines In Coast Strike Turmoil
The American Federation of Labor under William Green stands ready to mediate but has not been asked to intervene as Pacific Coast strike actions escalate. Green warned coast labor bodies their officers lack authority to call sympathy strikes while he stays in touch with Washington and may visit if requested.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Pacific Coast
William Green
Green
Wisconsin
United Press
San Francisco General Strike Ends Food Ration Plan Emerges
Strikes blocked highways as trucks from Sacramento neared San Francisco carrying meat bread and produce. East Bay violence rose with an overturned egg truck at San Ramon. Pickets warned gas stations to close as 19 restaurants remained open. The strike committee organized its own police to ration essentials amid a tense calm.
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San Francisco
Sacramento
East Bay
San Ramon
Livermore
New Payments To Wheat Men Released By Washington
The United States begins a second payment of 30 million dollars to wheat farmers as 9 cents per bushel on domestic allotments. Total 1934 wheat expenditures for the 1933 crop rise toward 97 million, with 577,000 growers set to receive from 50 to 500 dollars as they retire 7.5 million acres. The report lists contracts by state with totals for first and second installments and notes Potter County wheat growers will average about 16,920 dollars.
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Washington
Potter County
Carl Hill
Ghost City and the Bread Truck in San Francisco
A stark scene along the San Francisco waterfront shows guardsmen patrolling the embarcadero while a bread truck with a union permit sign suggests aid to strikers. Longshoremen threaten with bayonets, box cars burn, bricks fly, and the city’s streets echo with fear as traffic halts and commuters flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
S. Houston
Johnsons debate over 7A and closed shop contracts
In a discussion on the National Recovery Act, Johnson clarifies that Section 7A does not require or ban closed shop contracts. He cites Donald Richberg and says enforcement of a union joining condition could violate Section TA. He notes shipping lacks a code, weakening labor rights due to cross currents.
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Johnson
NRA
Donald Richberg
Funeral for Operator of Coney Island Tuesday
The body of George Lianges, 34, who often signed George Link, arrives in Amarillo at 7 45 tonight from Marlin where he died early yesterday. Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow at Griggs Funeral Chapel. Lianges operated the New York Coney Island on Fourth Avenue and Fillmore Street.
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George Lianges
George Link
Amarillo
Marlin
Griggs
Lianges
New York Coney Island
Fourth Avenue
Fillmore Street
Amarillo Man Wounded in Fight Recovers Nicely
Marvin Mitchell, Amarillo resident, was reported doing nicely at St Anthony's Hospital after being treated for cuts and bruises from a Saturday night assault. The incident left him hospitalized from late Saturday night. The NC counties population figure noted is 390,359 across 18 counties, equating to about 52.7 residents per square mile.
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Mitchell
Marvin Mitchell
Amarillo
St. Anthony's Hospital
Mountain
North Carolina
Catholics To Pray For Rain In Amarillo Diocese
Catholics of the Amarillo diocese will offer prayers for abundant rain at Masses this week. Bishop Robert Lucey will lead the prayers in Amarillo as the Panhandle seeks moisture. Rt. Rev. Msgr. A F Amirault, former cathedral pastor, returns to his South Dakota diocese.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Robert Lucey
Lucey
A. F. Amirault
South Dakota
Washington Tales and Washington Taps in Tiny Vignettes
Washington kins see green tickets fall from a train as a porter recovers them for an administrator. Senator Neely of West Virginia reads poetry while shaving. Boats toll a bell at Mount Vernon for Washington’s tomb as Potomac traffic passes. A bachelor’s party anecdote reveals manners in the capital. Dr Charles W Gilmore, Smithson ian paleontologist, notes his job as fossil collector when insurers question the title.
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Senator Neely
West Virginia
Potomac River
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Charles W. Gilmore
Smithsonian Institute
Kansas City Livestock Market Report
Market data from Kansas City July 16 shows USDA figures for cattle and calves, with totals around 20 000 cattle and 4 000 calves. Prices listed across weight categories from 140 to 290 pounds show steady trends with top grades reaching about 4.65 per pound and packing sow ranges noted. volumes include 8 000 head of cattle and related figures.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Cattle Prices Mixed as Feeders Steady and Lambs Weakened
Cattle markets showed mixed signals with fed steers and yearlings steady to slightly lower, and grain-fed slaughter cattle and stockers easing. Beefs traded near 84.50 for fed steers, stocker and feeder activity softer. lambs weak to lower while ewes and wethers posted varied quotes. New Orleans cotton opened firm with gains then eased amid liquidation and strike worries. New York stocks fell modestly with some rail weakness tied to California labor actions. cotton rose earlier to season highs before retreating.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
New York
California
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Hendix Aviation
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Briggs Manufac
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