Harrison Quizzed on Tariff Revisions by Iowa Senator
Senator Dickinson of Iowa pressed Senator Harrison of Mississippi to specify changes he would seek if the Smoot Hawley tariff bill were revised. The questions target whether Harrison would reduce duties on rayon, synthetic camphor, long staple cotton, and naval stores and whether he supported industrial rate increases he opposed, including six cents a pound on cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican National Committee
Dickinson
Iowa
Harrison
Mississippi
Harlem gunmen kill children in poolroom street shooting
Police moved to arrest Vincent Coll as detectives swarmed Harlem and the Bronx after gunmen fired at a man believed to be Joe Rao. Four children died and several others were wounded near the Helmar Social Club where 20 to 30 youngsters played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rao
Vincent Rao
Michael Vengali
Salvatore Vengali
Michael Begilacqui
Florence D'Amellio
Samuel Defino
Vincent Coll
Harlem
Bronx
Polce
Helmar
MacDonald Arrives in Hendon After Berlin Visit
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald landed by air at Hendon from Berlin this evening signaling the completion of his European trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendon, Eng
Ramsay MacDonald
Berlin
Trade Offers and Rent Notices Fill Letters to Tack
A reader seeks trades for livestock items including two umbrella tents and watches plus two eggs and other goods. Another notice asks to rent two unfurnished rooms at 1506 B Johnson Street, aiming for a couple and noting school aged children nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Lincoln Street
Johnson Street
Chamber Sees Giant Membership Drive For Year End
The Chamber of Commerce launched a final drive today to secure memberships for the fiscal year ending April 15 1932. In five days the drive yielded over 225 renewals and new memberships pushing total members past seven hundred, surpassing last year’s record. Notable new and renewing firms include Amarillo Motor Co Amarillo Globe News American State Bank Amarillo Cotton Oil Co Amarillo Bank & Trust Co Amarillo National Bank Amarillo Hotel Amarillo Paper Co Amarillo Laundry and many others. The list features banks hotels newspapers and manufacturers reflecting broad local business support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo Motor Co
Amarillo Stoneware & Queensware Co
Amarillo Globe News
American State Bank
Amarillo Cotton Oil Co
Amarillo Bus Company
Silver Grill
Armour & Co
Southern Air Transport, Inc
All American Life Insurance Co
Amarillo Bank & Trust Co
Amarillo Hotel
Mangels, Inc
Amarillo Poultry & Egg Co
Amarillo National Bank
Amarillo Brake
Racketeers Targeted as Chicago Lawmen Fight Crime
The article details how lawyers for pickpockets coordinate with thieves in Chicago, the no trespassing zone in Manhattan’s financial district, and the impact of federal action against rackets. It notes Detroit’s crime drop after a major murder case highlighted law enforcement, and cites trials linking Al Capone and his brother Ralph as part of a broader crackdown amid a rising government resolve against organized crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York City
Lower Manhattan
Financial District
Detroit
New York
al Capone
Capone
Ralph
Harley Sadler Presents In Oklahoma At New Amarillo Tent
Harley Sadler and company perform In Oklahoma at the Fourth Avenue Jefferson Street tent in Amarillo under American Legion auspices. The show highlights early settler life in Indian country with laughs from Sadler’s comics and a full intermission bill. Orchestra music starts at 8 with curtain at 8:30. tickets available at City Drug Store or box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Harley Sadler
Stock Players
New Tent Theater
Fourth Avenue
Jefferson Street
Cimarron
Sadler
Amarillo
American Legion
City
Painter George A. Brown Found Dead in Amarillo Home
George A. Brown 63, a painter and Amarillo resident for 25 years, was found dead at 11:15 Tuesday night at 2305 West Third Street. He had digestion issues but was not considered seriously ill. Survived by wife, daughter Gertrude Crumpton Cushman Ark, and a sister in Wisconsin. Honorary member of the local painters union. Funeral arrangements announced by Blackburn Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Brown
Amarillo
West Third Street
Brown
Gertrude Crumpton
Cushman
Ark
Wisconsin
Painters’ Union
Blackburn Funeral Home
Vernon Is Asked About Amarillo Snake Market
Manager O Y Vernon opens a mailed letter requesting the address of a live rattlesnake market and the value of the commodity. The note prompts quips about what snakes feed on, and the letter is sent to the agricultural department for handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Amarillo
St. Patrick
O. Y. Vernon
Bill Day
Agricultural Department
Probers Back Murr Shooting Probe With Legal Aid
Witnesses in the Murr case diverge on gun use after a chase with Elston. Some say Murr had a holstered gun while others recall him pocketing it. witnesses note the firearm’s distinct nickel finish and pearl handle as investigators proceed at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murr
Sid Harper
Elston
Harper
Buster” Savill
Harley Sadler
Amarillo
Leo
Leonard Lemons
Panhandle
Marr
Clay Stevenson
Thomerson
Darrel Jackson
Stevenson
Jack Hall
Two Crabb Men Arrested for Forgery in Canyon
G. W. Crabb and R. A. Crabb were arrested this morning by Randall County deputy sheriff Bob Barnett on forgery charges. Jailed in Amarillo, they were later moved to Canyon. Accused in three forgery cases involving $12 checks, they were en route to Dalhart after a Memphis trip where a bond was arranged. A purse with forged checks was reportedly taken at arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Crabb
R. A. Crabb
Bob Barnett
Randall County
Amarillo
Canyon
North Highway
Dalhart
Crabbs
Memphis
City Development Board Approves August Budget Low
The Board of City Development approved the August budget for 4996.79 dollars at last night’s regular session, the lowest monthly amount in the organization’s history as noted by the city commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of City Development
City Commission
Church Camp Opens Friday for Texico District Meeting
The Texico District Council of the Church of God announces a camp meeting from Friday, July 31, to August 9 in Amarillo with about 500 delegates from surrounding states. Four daily services at 8 A M 11 A M 3 P M and 8 P M will be led by district officials. Evangelist Charles P. Robinson and family will preach at night. Meals will be provided at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texico District Council
Church of God
Guy Shields
Amarillo
Dallas
Texas
A. ©. Bates
Portales
Lonnie Whitworth
Tucumcari
Rev. Shields
J. J. Grubbs
Shamrock
D. Z. Little
Lamesa
J. M. Rebb
Mountain Air
New Mexico
E. C. Tobey
Roswell
J. A. Thomas
Hereford
Neighborhood dispute leads to assault charges against county attorney
Mrs. Sullivan red headed 108 pounds was jailed after a disturbance of peace case and later bonded on aggravated assault. Neighbors corroborate that Myers seized her arm and demanded why they would not move from the neighborhood. Sullivan and his wife say the county attorney pressed for a $500 bond and the couple may pursue action against him.
Fox May Film Westerns in Panhandle Near Amarillo
Fox Film Corporation may send a crew to the Panhandle region near Amarillo for exterior sequences of a new western. Cameraman George Luck, who visited with his mother and sister, has worked with John Ford and other Fox directors and on productions like What Price Glory and The Connecticut Yankee before returning to West Coast studios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Film Corporation
Panhandle
Amarillo
George Luck
Fox Motion Picture
C. W. Luck
Mary Luck
Monroe Street
Luck
Fox
John Ford
al Santell
Irving Cummings
Rooul Walsh
Sidney Hanfield
Frank M. Parris Dies in Borger Hospital
Frank M. Parris, 45, of Borger and former Amarillo resident, died at St. Anthony's Hospital after several months illness. Survived by Emma Parris. son Frank M. Jr.. daughters Mildred Marie and Betty Jane. father N. J. Parris. three sisters and two brothers. He was active in Masonic bodies and First Baptist Church of Borger. moved to Borger two years ago to work in oil distribution. Body with N. S. Griggs and Sons pending funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Parris
Borger
Amarillo
St. Anthony's Hospital
Emma Parris
Frank M., Jr
Mildred Marie
Betty Jane
N. J. Parris
Abilene
Geo. Henderson
E. S. Thornton
Yuma
Ariz
Bess Parris
Fort Worth
C. J. Parris
New Castle
N. M
W. N. Parris
Parris
First Baptist Church
N. 8
Griggs and Sons
Congressman Quinn Williams Sees Amarillo Visit Then Returns
Congressman Quinn Williams of Decatur and his wife Mrs. Williams have been visiting in Amarillo with their son Quinn Jr. and uncle J. D. Thompson. The family planned to return home after a brief stay with friends in Dayton Texas and other stops in Carlsbad and Lubbock. Amy Johnson the British flyer left Moscow for London to Tokyo, landing at Kazan at 2 25 P M Moscow time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn Williams
Decatur
Amarillo
J. D. Thompson
Dayton
Texas
Mrs. Williams
Moscow
Amy Johnson
London
Tokio
Kazan
Russia
Market summary amid grain, cotton, and stock movements
Grain quotations from Amarillo and Kansas City show steady to mixed hog and cattle values, with hogs near 7.80 for 18220 lbs and cattle steady on killing classes. New Orleans cotton opens weak on steel dividend cuts, then recovers. New York stocks fall on U S Steel results before partial rebound and short covering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Choica
Idaho
Difference of Choice Reflects Varied Life Paths
A poem by Edgar A. Guest contrasts labor, art, and wealth through three neighbors who praise gardening, finance, and books, each pursuing inner talents. A legal notice follows about Amarillo Independent School District budget hearing. The Board of Trustees will meet August 3, 1931, at 8 P M at the High School to approve the budget for 1931 32.
Cotton Parley Regrets Sent Invitations For Discussion
Indications today showed official duties likely keep most cotton state governors from attending a conference in Austin to address cotton overproduction. Gov. Ross Sterling had not received acceptances to the 15 invitations he wired. some governors may send representatives. The Texas legislature in special session is discussing soil and oil conservation and urged Sterling to call the meeting. A bill to cut Texas cotton acreage has been introduced. Governors Pollard of Virginia and others are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Pollard
Virginia
Amarillo ISD and Junior College to Open Bids for Bank
The Amarillo Independent School District and Amarillo Junior College District will receive bids on August 1 1931 at 8 PM for a depository for all district school funds for the biennium starting September 1 1931 and ending August 31 1933. George M Waddill secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Independent School District
Amarillo Junior College
Geo. M. Waddill
Amarillo Junior College District
Junior College District Special Session Sets Budget Hearing
The Junior College District will hold a special session Monday night August 3, 1931 at 8 PM to officially approve a budget of receipts and expenditures for the current year from September 1, 1981 to August 21, 1932. The meeting will cover the state and county budget system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Independent School District
Geo. M. Waddill
Amarillo Junior
Unidentified “They” Mentioned in Oil Regulation Debate
The dialogue cites Chief of Bail Smith and Terrell discussing a vague threat to “loose Pat Neff on us.” Terrell denies knowing the statement before it was issued and cannot identify who “they” refers to while noting no progress on new oil conservation powers. Legislature has pursued inquiries for possible law changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Terrell
Pat Neff
Regulatory Commission
House
Senate
Expert testimony opposes proration in Texas oil case
Ben C. Belt chief geologist for Gulf Production Co testifies in the Texas Senate oil investigation that proration would curb overall recovery. He challenges E. V. Foran's claim that all East Texas wells are inter-related and argues there may be several sands separated by shale, not a single connected reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
U.A
Texas Senate
Ben C. Belt
Gulf Production Company
Belt
E. V. Foran
Central Advisory Proration Committee
Foran
East Texas
Gulf
Amarillo Man Faces 35000 Dollar Court Action
L A Kennedy of Fort Worth filed in Potter County civil district court for alienation of affections against G W Rockwell of 1800 Lincoln Street Amarillo The suit seeks 25000 actual damages and 10000 exemplary damages alleging his 1900 marriage was estranged after his wife met Rockwell in January 1930
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
L. A. Kennedy
Fort Worth
G. W. Rockwell
Lincoln Street
Amarillo
Kennedy
Rockwell
Governors weigh participation in regional meeting
Miller of Alabama Long of Louisiana Bilbo of Mississippi and Parnell of Arkansas were named as absentees. Governors Parnell and Long might send representatives, while Georgia Governor Rwy gsell promised serious consideration and Bilbo offered cooperation.
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Pat Harrison
MacDonald
River Road
W. D. Wells
J. B
Tack
Chamber
Texas Plains Building & Loan Association
C. B. Bradley
Southern Rock Island Plow Co
Merchants Protective Ass'n
City Cleaners
Guy 8. Ballard
Mr. C. B. Berry
Berry Cleaner’s & Dyers
Bradstreet Company
Oriental Shop
Roy N. Byrd
Blackburn Bros
James 8. Bush
W. L. Buck & Co
Golden Bear Cafe
Glen L. Bowen
City Electrician
Marizon
Painter
Probers
New Orleans
U. S
U. S. Steel Corporation
New York Central
Union Pacific
National Biscuit
Consolidated Gas
North American
Public Service of New Jersey
du Pont
Jno
F. F. Clark Brokereee | Co
Maracaibo Am
Republics
Atlantic
Cosden Oil Continental
Gulf of Penn Houston
Ace Bay
Houston
Jnew
Imperial Oil Ltd
N. J
N. Y
Panhandle P
Reecevecesse
Petroleum Corp
Wee Qi
Phillips Wee Wees
Plymouth Oil
Pierce
Prairie
Prairie P Line
Warner-Quinlan
Caseen Reiter-Foster
Royal Dutch
Shell Union Pee Wewenee
Simms
Sane Sinclair
Penn Oil
Wees
St d of
Kansas
Kytee
St'd
Califeee
Indiana
Ste Reeee
Sunray Oil Corp
St Eneree Superior Oil
Texas Corpeeenee
Tex Pac Ld
Seeee Tex Pac Cl & Oil Ceeeereree Texan Oil & Land
Union Oil Cal
Ohio Oil
Yesterays
Wee Am Superpower Seveeres
Elec
Ceessere Mt
Canadian Marconi
Cities Service Aerteee
Seeesses
Cooper-Bessemer
Deere & Co
Aes
Detroit Aircraft
Ford Motor Ltd
Ford
Can
France
Fox Theatre
Goldman Sachs
Lone Star Gas
Midwest Utilities
Pennroad Corpses
Trans'l Air Trans
United Gag
Let & Pwr
F. Clark Teekadie Co. Prey
Cloge Tat & BF Orr
Byers
Allied Chem & Dye
Allegheny Corp
Allis Chalmers Amerada Corporation
Amer & For Power
American Et al . Il
American Canoner
American Car & Fondry
American Com
American International
Amer Rad & SS Mfg
American Rolling Mills
American Smelt
American Sug & Ref
American Tobacco
Amer
Auburn
Aviation Corporation
Baldwin Locomotive
Seeers
World of Trade Command
Edgar A. Guest
Radio K Orpheum
Balta Ohio BR
Tenner Ys
A. Rey Bendix Aviation
Biscuit Co
Studebaker Corp
Canadian Pacific
Southern Pacific
Celotex Company
Southern RR
Calumet & Heela
Amer Te
Teleg
Seeeeedely
Chesapeake Corp
Chesapeake Ohio
Transmerican Eet
New York Central RR
United
United Gas Improvement
S ‘Commonwealth & Southern
Union Carbide
Continental Motors
NH & H RR
Continental Baking
Western Union
Warner Bros Pictures
New Coty
Ing
Warner Bros Company
Cutler Eseenes
Western Maryland RR
Curtiss Wright Ween
Bly S
West Pacific
Mary Curtiss Wright
Westinghouse Electric
Davison Chemical Vee
Westinghouse
del, Laca & Wesd
Crucible Steel
Canada Dry
Teeter Eereeee
Endicott Johnson
Eureka Vacuum
Theeene Fox Film A
Ieans Stoteesgal Ge
Amer Steel Fdrys Sweesovess
Fisk Rubber Teeter
Foster Wheeler, Inc
Tos
Freeport Texas Wees
Frisco
General Electric
General Mills
General Motors Setae
General Railway
Gillette Razors
Glidden Company
Gold Dust Corporation Ve
Goodrich Tire & Rubber
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Eee
Gotham
Silk Hose
Graham Paige Tee Eneeert
Granby
Grand
Grigeby Grunow
Waaee
Great Northern Rapid
Great Western Sugar
Ateeeee
Hupp Motors
Hahn Dept Stores
Wees Eee
Hudson Motors
International Harvester
Seeee
Illinois Central RR
Industrial Rayon Wee
Inspiration Copper
International Cement
Internat Tel & Teleg
Jewell Tea Company
St. Joseph Lead
Johns Manville « Aeere
Julius Kayser Peseeweee
Chrysler Corporation
Krueger & Tol Oe
Mk&trr
Lambert Company
Weeeenee Talsalg Liggett Myers Seer
Loew's
Lorillard Tobacco
Louisville Gas & Elec
Montgomery Wa
Mack Trucks
Miami Copper
Eos
Manfield & Company
Missouri Pacific RR
International Nickel
Nash Motors
National Bellas Heast
National Dairy
National Power & Light Eee
National Cash
Nevada Corp
Oliver Farm Imp
Willys Overland
Paramount
Cotton
Hurst
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