Six Runoffs for Congress Posts in Texas
Six runoffs were required in Texas after the Democratic primary to determine district and at large nominees. Key figures include Sam Rayburn in the Fourth District facing Jess F. Morris, with Rayburn at 15 247 and Morris at 9 965, while C B Randell led with 6 129. In the 14th district Richard Kleberg and Thurman Barrett likely enter a runoff after totals of 31 664 and 24 165 respectively.
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Dallas
Texas
Rayburn Vs. Morris
Bonham
Jess F. Morris
Greenville
C. B. Randell
Sherman
W. D. McFarlane
Graham
George Backus
Vernon
Drys
Guinn Williams
McFarlane
Backus
Dillard Hinson
Kleberg
Richard Kleberg
Harry M. Wurzbach
San Antonio
Thurman Barrett
Urge Congress Probe of Rail Labor Habits
Cleveland July 26 A spokesman for 22 railway labor organizations David B Robertson president of the Railroad Labor Executives Association urged a congressional investigation of railroad labor He also pressed for a six hour work day and limits on each worker's duties amid a merger fight that could put thousands of men on the street and amid 500000 unemployed rail workers and many part time.
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Cleveland
David B. Robertson
Railroad Labor Executives’ Association
Congress
Robertson
Eastern Railroads
Local congressional race returns show runoffs likely in Texas
In the Texas 17th district race for Congress at large George B. Terrell led with 63,390, Bailey Jr. topped place two with 127,135, Holcombe 79,219, Davis 76,893, and Strong 102,901 securing a runoff spot. Davis trails Holcombe and Tom Blanton leads Joe Jones in the Blanton-Jones contest with 23,181 to 21,002 in three of 19 counties.
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Joe Jones
Blanton
Jones
Battle for Richfield Oil Company Control Heats Up
Standard Oil of California bids 18 million dollars for Richfield, now in receivership, while Consolidated Oil led by Harry Sinclair offers 22.5 million in cash and securities. Consolidated backs 17.5 million in 6 percent 15 year debentures, 300,000 shares, and 2.5 million cash plus funds for dissenters and expenses.
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Los Angeles
Richfield Oil Company
West Coast
Standard Oil Company of
California
Consolidated Oil Company
Harry Sinclair
Standard
Richfield Company
Consolidated
Harry Lockhart, Jr
New York
Sinclair
Richfield
Protective Committee
Standard Oil
Railroads to Airships and Canals: A Nation’s Investment Debate
A persisting talk on railroads, their public funding, and the push for national aviation prowess. The piece contrasts private ownership with Uncle Sam’s potential role, notes global progress in airships and stratosphere planes, and critiques American policy on the Panama Canal versus British preferences.
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Harriman
Hill
Vanderbilt
Uncle Sam
Negroes' Action In Voting Fades
Houston July 26 The prospect for court action against election officials who denied negroes the right to vote in Saturday's Democratic primary faded today. Spokesmen said several negroes had appealed to a U S commissioner for arrest of the election judges in question.
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Houston
United States
Why the Factory Closed Down
A father explains to his son that hard times and lack of spending have halted work. Without consumer demand, factories close and men remain unemployed until people start buying again. The piece, dated 1932, reflects economic hardship and calls for brave spending to revive industry.
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Edgar A. Guest
Garner Willing To Speak at Spencer
Speaker John N. Garner is able and willing to explain farm relief to A. J. Livingston of Spencer Iowa whom Vice President Curtis considered too damned dumb to understand the subject. Mrs Garner secretary to the Democratic vice presidential nominee notified Livingston by letter he was resting in the woods. Arrangements depend on Governor Franklin D Roosevelt and the national campaign committee and Garner will let them fix his schedule.
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Uvalde
John N. Garner
A. J. Livingston
Spencer
Iowa
Curtis
Garner
Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Campaign Committee
China Closes 800 Post Offices in Manchukuo Blockade
Shanghai dispatch reports a Chinese postal blockade against Manchukuo with 800 post offices closed for 24 hours. China demands 100 percent Manchukuo postage penalties for mail, risking further Sino Japanese tensions centered on Shanghai as a regional trade hub.
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Shanghai
Manchukuo
Japan
China
Manchuria
Tokyo
Far East
Motlow Leaves Town on Brief Trip
County Judge Sam B Motlow departed Monday morning for a short trip and is expected to return tomorrow. A salmon was measured at swimming 10 yards per second.
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Motlow
Sam B. Motlow
Currency plan eyed as banks seek new relief funds
Washington reports possible currency increases exceeding 6 million as the government pushes relief work. President Hoover reviews the Reconstruction Corporation with directors while the treasury notes banks showing interest in issuing currency against government bonds under the Glass-Borah amendment. The plan allows banks to deposit eligible bonds, earn interest, and issue currency within capital limits, with a 5 000 dollar redemption reserve from each 100 000 deposited.
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Washington
Hoover
Reconstruction Corporation
Treasury
Gardner Cowles
Fred C. Croxton
United States
Mexican Held as Drunk Is Wheat Car Sweeper
One arrest was made last night by police for drunkenness. Special agents questioned a Mexican man about wheat he sold to a local mill, but concluded the grain was not stolen. He said he obtained the wheat by sweeping grain cars, taking one to five sacks daily.
Rail lines authorized to borrow from R. F. C
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved Wichita Falls and Southern Railroad to borrow 400000 dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The Texas Oklahoma and Eastern Railroad was approved to borrow 108740 dollars to discharge a debt to Chattanooga Lumber Company. In 1804 the New Jersey legislature abolished slavery.
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Washington
Wichita Falls and Southern Railroad Company of Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Texas, Oklahoma and Eastern Railroad Company
Choctaw Lumber Company
New Jersey
Needed Aid for Family Ties Robbery Confession
Oral K. Dick alias Harvey Dix confessed he robbed the Harrisburg National Bank of 4000 dollars on July 1 to feed and clothe his destitute family. He was arrested in Little Rock Arkansas and brought back for questioning.
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Houston
Oral K. Dick
Harvey Dix
Harrisburg National Bank
Little Rock
Ark
Wheat crop praised but price criticized by Marion Talley
Marion Talley, farmerette in Kas., says the wheat crop is wonderful yet the wheat price is disgusting. She also sings and is known as Mrs. Michael Baucheisen, balancing farming with music.
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Colby
Kas
Marion Talley
Miss Talley
Michael Baucheisen
Nearly Nervous Prostration Woman Urges Pinkham Remedy
A distressed woman voices fatigue and anxiety from presumed female weakness. The ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy trusted for over 50 years and claims it helps thousands of women. a tablet form is offered alongside the liquid.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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Interstate Commerce Committee
Heaven
Hell
Faith Baldwin
Warren William
Maureen O’sullivan
Norman Foster
Anita Page
Julia Dawn
Paramount
Masquez
Tom Brown
Culver
Slim Somerville
H. B. Warner
Ritchfield
East
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Earth
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Britain
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French Air Ministry
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Navy
Bennett
Canada
St. Lawrence Canal
Panama Canal
VP Zade
Matinen
Rialto
Violet Heming
Ralph Bellamy Alexander Kirkland
Andrew Soutar
Boy Friend Comedy
Crazytown
Cartoon Screen
Just Folks
Bauer & Black
Westinghouse
Williams Hardware CO
Taylor
Og. U
Pat. Ou
Melo
the Hygienic Products CO
Canton, Ohio
Capitol Hotel
Cafe Ue A
Schilling
Bell Tailors
Amarillo
Polk
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