Witness attacks credibility in Hamm kidnapping trial
Defense attorney contends Byron Bolton lied on the stand and that he is an expert machine gunner linked to the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Prosecutors note Lindbergh act limits and Bolton’s police kidnap detail role while recalling Peifer and Karpis Barker gang cases. Also reports vacation return of Kathryne Burwell and Genoa’s new apartment tower.
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Paul
John
Jack) Peifer
St. Paul
Byron Bolton
William Hamm
Archie Cary
Bolton
Chicago
Cary
Bugs
Moran
U. S
George F. Sullivan
Tom Brown
Brown
Sullivan
Hamm
Edward G. Bremer
Arthur
Doc.) Barker
Alvin Karpis
Peifer
Karpis-Barker
Ex-residents of Wise County plan Wednesday reunion picnic
Wise County natives from Decatur Alvord and other towns in the Panhandle will gather at Pallisades Park for an all day picnic starting 10 am. Organizers Ben Short E M Williams and J R Gant oversee the event with an informal morning session and a noon fried chicken dinner. An impromptu speaking program begins at 2 pm with invited guests including Marvin Jones Gene Howe Mrs L O Thompson Judge L Gough J R Gant Colonel B S Thompson Grady Mitchell Mrs Barbara Smith H M Timmons R A Ford and FE M Williams.
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Wise County
Panhandle
Pallisades Park
Ben Short
E. M. Williams
J. R. Gant
Decatur
Alvord
Ban Short
Association
Marvin Jones
Gene Howe
L. O. Thompson
L. Gough
O. Thompson
Grady Mitchell
Barbara Smith
H. M. Timmons
R. A. Ford
FE. M. Williams
Resident of Happy 27 Years Is Dead
Miss Mary Ellen Neff aged 90 died at her Happy home at 5 am after living in Happy 27 years. She belonged to the local Methodist Church and is survived by brother C. M. Neff of Greely, Cole, and sister Mrs. Sarah Weaver of Happy. Funeral at 10:30 am tomorrow at Griggs-Thompson Funeral Home Canyon. The body will be sent to Wakefield Nebraska for burial.
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Mary Ellen Neff
Happy
Miss Neff
C. M. Neff
Greely
Cole
Sarah Weaver
Griggs-Thompson Funeral Home
Canyon
Wakefield
Nab
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Report for July 17
Washington reports the treasury position for July 17 with receipts of 15,149,249.64 and repayments of 25,011,550.68 creating a daily credit of 4,224,990.78. Balance stands at 2,411,865,451.12 with customs for the month at 17,537,060.24 and fiscal-year receipts of 176,502,371.40. Expenditures total 212,952,561.29 despite repayments by the Commodity Credit Corporation and the REF totaling 223,703,448. The gross debt is 33,514,521,268.48, down 1,864,567.00 from yesterday, and gold assets are 10,630,253,205.79.
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Washington
Treasury
Commodity Credit Corporation
REF
Local 83 Year Old Finds Relief With Gly-Cas Pill
Amarillo resident John Q. Bost aged 83 reports years of gas and bloating relief after using Gly-Cas. He claims improved appetite sleep and mobility with the remedy sold by Fox Drug Co and local druggists at five dollars a box. His wife also notes benefits for high blood pressure and body pains.
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Gly-Cas
John Q. Bost
Arthur Street
Amarillo
Mr. Bost
Fox Drug Co
Oliver-Eakle
Pox Drug Co
O. D
Hubert Cole Seeks Office as County Clerk
Hubert G. Cole, popular office holder and civic worker, announced his bid for county clerk. He currently serves as county treasurer, led Potter County with 4724 votes in the 1934 August primary, and cites 18 months in treasurer plus long telegraphy career from Western Union to the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert G. Cole
Ofice
Cole
Potter County
Mr. Cole
Western Union
Sherman
Texas
Associated Press
Amarillo
Rally Postponed by Young Democrats Next Week
The Young Democrats postpone their rally at the Tri State Fair Grounds until later this week as final arrangements are made. It remains the last major event before next Saturday's primary election. Also notes the aurora displays in polar regions.
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The
Young Democrats
R. M. White
Tri- State Fair Grounds
Polar
Arctic
Australis
Antarctic
Cost of Razing Saves Ancient Mukden Wall
In Dairen China the ancient Mukden wall will stand as tearing it down costs over 1.5 million Manchurian dollars. The 30 foot high, 16 to 26 foot thick fortification, with eight gates, blocks traffic between old and new city sections. Built in the Yuan dynasty and rebuilt under Tai Sung, it survives progress due to expense.
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Dairen
China
Mukden
Taisung
Australia seeks royal guest for 150th anniversary
The Cel ebrations Program Committee asks New South Wales to arrange a royal visit during Australia 150th anniversary events in early 1938. Interest centers on inviting the Duke and Duchess of Kent with possible Elizabeth to accompany them, potentially avoiding a King Edward visit.
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Sydney
U.P
Foundation of
Duke
Duchess of Kent
Prince George
Melbourne
Duke of Gloucester
Australia
Duke and Duchess of Kent
Costs of Weeds Set U S Loss at Three Billion
Dr W W Robbins of the University of California Agricultural College says weeds cost the nation 3 billion dollars annually. He cites California losses at 60 million and urges a nationwide weed control campaign to protect crops, food preparation, and health.
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Davis
Cal.p
United States
W. W. Robbins
Agricultural College of the
University of California
Dr. Robbins
California
Seer predicts earthquakes in Eastern Canada in 1936
Bates of Lindsay Ontario claims the last half of 1936 will be dreary for Eastern Canada. He says riots and earthquakes will strike the region, asserting that every man has an antenna that can pick up messages, his is more developed.
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Lindsay
Missouri 97-year-old quits politics aging justice of the peace
John Ferguson, 97, plans to retire from politics when his term as justice of the peace ends in 1938. He believes political life harms health and cites aging as a reason to step away, saying long life requires avoiding trouble and worry.
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Iberia. Mo
John Ferguson
Justice of the Peace
Ferguson
Pergusor
Mussolini Orders Use of Italian Cotton and Hemp Substitutes
Italy mandates compulsory use of Italian grown cotton or hemp substitutes by textile mills with a fixed minimum of domestic materials. The policy sets quotas from 5 percent upward, to be enforced immediately, with price controls and quota transfers to balance costs. A price committee and fascist organizations will oversee distribution and agriculture.
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Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Ethiopia
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Ministry of Corporations
Italian Cotton Institute
National Fascist Federation of Consortiums For
National Fascist Federation of Texile Workers
Cotton Institute
Mishap with cigarette causes flood in Bristol Conn
Lydia Mills dropped a cigarette while driving near her home and leaned to pick it up. Her car struck a fire hydrant and a flood ensued, extinguishing the cigarette and forcing the water department to shut off service. The article then shifts to note genetic differences in chicken whites.
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Bristol. Conn
Lydia Mills
Water Department
Bounty Racket Develops From War on Snakes
Alamakee County officials in Iowa debate how much of a rattlesnake must be left to claim a 1 dollar bounty. Hunters cut rattles, release snakes, and later collect. The rule was reduced to 50 cents with a tail tail length requirement of four inches. failure leads to possible head-proofs.
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Waukon
Alamakee County
Panhandle Rally Supports Senator Small Friday
A Panhandle wide rally for Senator Small is planned Friday night in Amarillo as the capstone of his 26 county tour in the 31st Senatorial District. Campaign Manager Bin ford Arney announced the event begins at 6 o clock with county candidates invited to join. Small will speak at 9 15 PM followed by an open forum radio program with speakers from Dalhart Childress Farwell and other towns.
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Clint C. Small
Amarillo
Binford Arney
Spen
Arney
Small
Senate
Dalhart
Childress
Farwell
Perryton
Canadian
Pampa
Wellingon
Borger
Clarendon
Tulsa
Hedley
Municipal Auditorium
Electric Eyes to Guard Gems at Exposition
Detectives will guard gems worth millions at the Empire Exhibition in Johannesburg in September. The Hall of Jewels is being prepared in the Transvaal Chamber of Mines building with photo electric alarms, concealed vantage points, and no windows to deter thieves. Access will be one-way via turnstile as part of tight safety measures. Al Smith named general chairman of the Holy Name Society national convention in New York September 17 20.
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Johannesburg
Hall of Jewels
Transvaal Chamber of Mines
al Smith
Holy Name Society
New York
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Nevy
DODGE
ML. Wi
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Ey Weber
Little Nash
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Amarillo Used Car CO
Fillmore
Cullum Motor CO
Hudson-Terraplane Dist
Tyler
Kathryne Burwell
City Water Department
City Hall
Dallas
Genoa
Plains
Jim Jenkins
West CO 2
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Toney Chisum, Inc
Chrysler
Plymouth Park
Keith Motor. CO
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Filmore
Easy Paymenta
Jack Johnson
American Auto Wrecking
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Universal Wrecking Co
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Hubbel Diamond T Truck Company
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NASH
Cooper Motor Coo
Bes Tyler
WISE
Poland
Sion
Edward Ryde-Smigly
Marshal Pilsudski
Marshal
Ryde-Smigly
Ignar Moscicki
Hubert Cole
State Association of County Treasurers
Seer
Canada
Missourian
Champ Chess Champ
Jackie
London Zoo
Pete
IL Duce
George C. Jordan
Dick Powell
France
Rex
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Russell Rp
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Byways Stage Revue
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