Fear 30 Dead in Storm In Austria Crisis
A chaotic crisis envelops Austria after Chancellor Dollfuss is assassinated and Dollfuss is killed as civil war tears through the country. Mussolini pledges support for Austrian independence while Italian troops brace the frontier and other capitals weigh intervention amid rumors of German and Swiss moves.
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Rome
Austria
Mussolini
Starhemberk
Italy
Austrian
Switzerland
Geneva
Berlin
Austria in crisis as war ends and empire dissolves
Journalist Thomas J. Hamilton surveys Austria after World War I, noting a country fractured by war and peace. He traces the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian empire, population shrinkage, territorial losses, and economic strain, with Vienna no longer the world’s vibrant center.
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Vienna
Budapest
Austria
Hungary
Empire
Austro-Hungary
Serbia
Austrian fascist leader named chancellor amid civil war
Vienna reports Prince Ernst Von Starhemberg chosen as new chancellor after the assassination of Engelbert Dollfuss. Nazis clash with government forces in Styria as the province endures ongoing terrorist bombings. President Miklas expected to confirm the appointment.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Italy
Austria
Ernst von Starhemberg
Heimwehr
Englebert Dollfuss
Wilhelm Miklas
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Styria
Graz
Provence
Dollfuss
France offers to aid Austria independence
Paris reports that France has proposed joint action with Italy to preserve Austrian independence. Louis Barthou offered to work with Britain and Italy or with Italy alone, signaling a tense diplomatic climate as European governments seek counsel.
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Kurt Reith
Austria
le Journals
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Storm Leaves Texan Coast in Catastrophe With Deaths
From the hurricane wrecked South Texas coast reports indicated fatalities may exceed 30 and crop and property damage run into millions. At Morelos Jackson County five were killed and many injured as the wind and a possible tornado devastated homes. Dozens remain missing near Sargent while communications collapse hampers full casualty tallies. Coast guard trucks aided rescue as small craft lay wrecked and bridges washed out along the gulf.
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Hugh W. Hereford
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Daniel B. Singleton
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Red Howard
Bay City
Matagorda County
Adolph Socha
Sar
Cow Man Gets 92 Cent Bill After Cow Sale
In TALMAGE Nebraska on July 26 a farmer George Neeman sent a cow to market but was charged 92 cents more than the sale price after shipping and selling costs. The joke fades as beef prices rise to 32 cents a pound, leaving the farmer enduring an unfunny bill.
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Today By Arthur Brisbane Aims At Monopolies
The column criticizes monopolies as a cause of trouble and notes calls to smash them. It mentions Senator Borah and President Roosevelt, with references to restoring purchasing power and ongoing public debate.
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Margin limits eyed to curb shoestring speculation
Washington sources say administration and the securities and exchange commission plan a ban on margin accounts under 1000 dollars when the 1934 act takes effect October 1. Kennedy labels such tiny levers shoestring speculation as federal authorities study a minimum size for speculative accounts.
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Democrats Announce Precinct Convention Schedule
Precinct Democratic conventions will be held Saturday at 1 30 PM at voting boxes. County Chairman C C Gibson announced the number of delegates per precinct based on gubernatorial vote totals from the last general election, with results listed for 20 precincts.
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Minneapolis Goes Under Martial Law In Strike
Governor Olson declares martial law in Minneapolis after employers reject peace proposals in a truck drivers strike. State will operate necessary trucks and issue permits while 4 000 national guardsmen control the city of 480 000. Union drivers had accepted mediation proposals, while employers accused leaders of Communist influence.
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Floyd B. Olson
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Charge Red
Radio Hearings for Candidates Across Amarillo Tonight
Candidates and supporters will be heard in radio talks across Amarillo and other Texas cities tonight. Joseph E. Bailey speaks at 9 on WFAA Dallas for US Senate. Clyde Warwick backs Gov. Small on WDAG at 8 40. Judge H. S. Lattimore on KTAT WACO KNOW KTSA KTRA 9 30 to 9 45. Ennis C. Favors backs Tom Hunter during wrestling falls. Jeff Capehart backs James C. Allred on WDAG during wrestling. Bill McCraw for attorney general at 8 30 on WFAA WBAP WOAI.
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Joseph E. Bailey
WFAA
Dallas
United States
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Clint C. Small
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H. S. Lattimore
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Texas
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WACO
KNOW
KTSA
KTRA
Ennis C. Favors
Pampa
Tom Hunter
Jeff Capehart
James C. Allred
Bill McCraw
WBAP
WOAI
Man Dies Jumping From Justice Office Window
In Chicago an arrested man linked to a gang inquiry died after leaping from a ninth floor window in the Bankers Building on Adams Street while being questioned by Department of Justice agents. The suspect, 67 year old James Johnstone Probasco, was in custody following an arrest connected to a plastic surgery scheme involving John Dillinger.
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The Gun Was Loaded, Now Jack Is Dead
In Buffalo Missouri on July 26 7 year old Jack Finley taunted his brother Owen 11 who then fired a shotgun. Jack died and Owen held for juvenile authorities after claiming he did not think the gun was loaded.
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War Rumors Send Prices Down Across Market
Unconfirmed war rumors swept Wall Street causing a sharp drop in shares with 1 to 10 point declines. Traders faced frantic phone calls and heavy selling as General Motors U S Steel Chrysler and General Electric hit new yearly lows while bonds and commodities moved lower.
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Heat Death Toll Tops 1200 As Relief Forecast
Unofficial totals show heat deaths across states exceed 1,200 with Missouri and Illinois recording the highest counts. Relief is forecast as cooler air moves in, though severe heat lingered in many cities including Kansas City and Indianapolis.
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Three Hurt Seriously In Pampa Wreck In Texas
In Pampa Texas last night three persons were injured in an automobile crash. Albert Dunson of Roxana and his wife were hurt with Dunson not expected to survive while his wife was in critical condition. Pred C Connally of Pampa, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Connally of Clarendon and cousin of Senator Tom Connally, also sustained injuries. Both cars were demolished and the occupants were unconscious when found.
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Two Sailors Drowned as Ships Collide in Fog
In foggy Straits of Juan de Fuca near Tatoosh Port Angeles Washington July 26 two sailors died when the U S 8 Sarizona rammed the Umatilla cutting her in two. The Umatilla with nine aboard sank quickly. John Clark and Lon Haslen are believed drowned while others were rescued.
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Seinor Umatilla
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Lon Haslen
Dollfuss Dies A Hero's Death In Vienna
The report describes Engelbert Dollfuss's final moments and dying words as Nazis close in. He dies in Vienna after attempting to flee toward the state archives, with involvement by new propaganda chief Adan and collaborators.
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Engelbert Dollfuss
Dollfuss
Pius
Herr Adan
Adan
Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Summary
Forecast for Amarillo and vicinity fair tonight with party cloudy conditions Friday. West Texas partly cloudy with showers in the south tonight and Friday. New Mexico generally fair in the south and unsettled in the north with possible showers and thunderstorms in the northwest tonight and Friday. Temperature extremes today range from 68 to 86.
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South Texas
Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Austria Crisis Deepens As Dollfuss Assassination Shocks Europe
July 26 era headlines recount Austria in turmoil after Dollfuss’s killing. Prin ce von Starhemberg forms cabinet and pledges continuity while a special military court is created to try attackers. Reports cite border clashes and muttered Yugoslavian firing. Rintelen dies in custody following the assassination.
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Prince von Starhemberg
Dollfuss
Eva
Rudolf
Rintelen
Box Seat Tickets For Tri State Horse Show
Box seat tickets sold rapidly with over 50 boxes purchased for the Tri State horse show on August 6 7. Boxes hold six to eight seats and cost 50 cents with general admission also 50 cents. Tickets available at the fair grounds office or by calling Miss Eva Lewis telephone 9811. The event promises its most elaborate attraction yet in this region.
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