Seven Bandits Loot Twin City Bank in Major Heist
Seven bandits armed with sub machine guns robbed the North American branch of Northwestern National Bank in Minneapolis. They forced 18 employees and 6 customers to lie on the floor, opened the vault, and escaped with about 50 000 dollars in cash and 125 000 dollars in securities plus other non negotiables. An officer nearby was distracted as they fled by car.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern National Bank
Twin City
J. A. Kunz
Fifteen Die in Storm Along North Atlantic
Storms along the North Atlantic coast claim at least 15 lives and cause widespread damage from Maine to Pennsylvania. Snowbound towns, toppled poles, and high seas disrupt travel and daily life as authorities warn motorists to stay off the roads.
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North Atlantic
New York
North Atlantic States
New England
Pennsylvania
Maine
Harrisburg
Richmond
Leslie Dishman
Lorreto
Texas Woman’s Christian Tempers Union Seeks Legal Test of Pledge
Mrs. Claude De Van Watts, president of the Texas W C T U, asks former Senator Thomas B. Love to pursue legal action to test the legality of the Democratic pledge for presidential primary participation. The pledge requires pledging to support Democratic nominees for president and vice president by voting for Democratic electors.
Baker Confers With Pennsylvania Democrats
Newton D. Baker met with key Pennsylvania Democrats after speaking at a Democratic Women’s Luncheon Clubs event in Philadelphia. Attendees included John Collins National Committeeman Sedwick Kistler Thomas Logue Guy Bard Roland Morris Col John Short and others seen as anti Roosevelt Democrats. Collins denied talks of Baker as a presidential candidate.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Newton D. Baker
Pennsylvania
Baker
John R. Collins
Democratic State Committee
Sedwick Kistler
Thomas R. Logue
Guy Bard
Roland S. Morris
Japan
John Short
Collins
Weather Forecast Amarillo and West Texas
Amarillo and vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with much colder temperatures. West Texas: Partly cloudy then warmer southeast, but colder in the northwest. New Mexico: Generally fair tonight and Wednesday, colder on Wednesday. Temperature extremes today at 1 pm ranged from 44 to 69.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Youths Admit Ballwin Hold Up After Car Stolen
Three Illinois youths arrested in Missouri admitted taking a sport coupe stolen in Springfield Michigan and planning to travel to California. They claimed to be wanted for a Ballwin robbery and said firearms and knives were loot. Authorities in St. Louis County were notified.
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Ballwin
Pekin, Ill
Charles Bebout
Potter County
Peoria
Petersburg
Missouri
Springfield
California
W. R. McDowell
St. Louis County
Delegates Selected By Iowa Democrats
Davenport march report says keynoter Frank A. OConnor called the Iowa Democratic convention to order as it chose 26 delegates to the national meeting. J A Farley attended as New York Democratic chairman, signaling strong optimism for Jeffersonian renewal.
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Davenport
U.P
Frank A. O'Connor
Iowa
J. A. Farley
New York
Missouri Delegation Backs James A Reed for President
Missouri's 54 Democratic delegates to the Chicago national convention plan to use all honorable means to pursue the nomination for former Senator James A. Reed. They will not be bound to support him until personally released, a stance echoed by the state convention which wholeheartedly endorsed Reed for the presidency.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Chicago
United States
James A. Reed
Houston
Reed
Physicians Examine Body of Dead Prisoner in Texas
Houston dispatch reports three doctors to examine the body of A. D. Swor a Hardin County convict who died three days after a whipping at Eastman state penal farm Dr E W Anderson prison surgeon will attend as observer to determine cause of death
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Houston
U.P
A. D. Swor
Hardin County
Eastman State
E. W. Anderson
Solon Charges Shouse With Slandering Hoover
Washington March 29 Representative Will R Wood Republican Indiana charged Jouett Shouse chairman of the Democratic National Committee with slandering President Hoover and indulging in an exhibition of political mendacity in a fiery radio attack last night.
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Washington
Will R. Wood
Republican
Indiana
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Hoover
Today By Arthur Brisbane Beans and Fish Cakes
Reading notes from Arthur Brisbane mix domestic fare with sharp social commentary. The piece contrasts simple kitchen topics with human frailties, inviting reflection while delivering concise observations.
Curtis 82 Next June Aboard Lyndonia In Miami Beach
The piece profiles Cyrus H. K. Curtis, owner of the Lyndonia, wintering in Miami Beach, and his extended yacht life from Miami to Camden Maine. It notes his age, the crew of 38, and social circle including Rockland Gazette and Miami Herald owners, with remarks on jealousy and a murder case in Nashville. It ends with a note on Milwaukee’s politics and Curtis's travel by air to Washington, a Navy flight record.
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Miami Beach
Cyrus Herman Kotzschmar Curtis
Miami
Camden
Maine
Portland
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Curtis
W. O. Fuller
Rockland Gazette
Frank B. Shutts
Miami Herald
Colonel Shutts
Miami Evening Herald
Governor Cox
Miami News
Nashville
Tenn
Edwin Wood
America
Oakland
Los Angeles
San Diego
California
Navy
Altair
W. M. Dillon
McLaren
Washington, D. C
Dillon
Rebels threaten Changchun as 7000 march on Manchuria
7000 Chinese rebels march toward Changchun threatening Henry Pu Yi's federated Manchuria regime. Japanese forces respond with air attacks near Nungan as General Li Hai-Tsing leads the anti Japanese army for the salvation of the country. Fu Yu serves as rebel HQ with control south to Nungan.
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Changchun
Manchuria
Henry Pu-Yi
Federated
Mukden
Nungan
Kirin
Li Hai-Tsing
Fu-Yu
House Rises in Applause at Tax Plea
Washington reports the House rallied in support of the Ways and Means substitute for the sales tax as leaders urged budget balance. Speaker Garner urged non partisan action and endorsed the plan noting higher taxes would be better than none. The proposal adds new levies including a penny first class postage raise and targeted taxes on finance and property transfers. The Judiciary Committee refused to repeal the Jones five and ten prohibition law by viva voce vote.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Garner
House Judiciary Committee
Horr
Japan blames Chinese for Sino-Japanese peace talks delay
A Japanese consulate statement accuses Chinese representative Quo Tai-Chi of stalling negotiations and trying to place the blame on Japan for any breakdown. The note says no Chinese delegate is ready to assume responsibility, signaling a rupture in talks.
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Quo Tai-Chi
Japan
Taxpayers to Organize Here in Amarillo
More than 500 Amarillo taxpayers signed on to form a permanent Amarillo Taxpayers League at 7 30 tonight in the criminal district court room. The nonpolitical group aims to study tax questions and government expenses and to advise on economy. Chansler Weymouth Jim Bush L A Wells Bob Ames and U N Olver named to the organizing slate.
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Amarillo
National Dry Head Sounds Call to Arms
At a National Women’s Christian Temperance Union conference in Chicago on March 29 Mrs. Anna Marden Deyo urged prohibition workers to pressure Congress. She pressed rank and file city supporters to inform their representatives on resubmission and repeal and warned of counciled “wet” constituents.
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Chicago
Prohibition
National Women's Christian Temperance Union
Anna Marden Deyo
Congress
Hoover Opposes Enactment of Soldier Bonus Legislation
President Hoover declared at a press conference that he is absolutely opposed to any new soldier bonus bill. He warned informal polls in the House show risk of passage, costing about two billion dollars and undermining efforts to reduce government expenditures and balance the budget.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
House of Representatives
Floating Gambling Dens Described as Hell on Earth
Representative Free described offshore gambling palaces beyond the three mile limit as hell on earth. He testified before the House Merchant Marine Committee in support of a bill to curb their tax‑free operations and cited criminal acts by patrons returning to shore.
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Washington
Free
Cal
House
House Merchant Marine Committee
Launch Work Soon on New Air Beacon Route
C E Wise inspector of the airways commission announced plans to install 21 government air beacons between Amarillo and Oklahoma City within 60 days bids to be set soon in Washington. The beacons will extend east via Oklahoma City Tulsa and St Louis and are expected to boost traffic on the route. Wise will be assisted by W G Hawk airways chief machinist Ft Worth.
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Amarillo
Oklahoma City
C. E. Wise
The
Airways Commission
Washington, D. C
Washington
Tulsa
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
Wichita
Kas
Kansas City
Wise
W. G. Hawk
Airways
Ft. Worth
Six Sleigh Riders Injured in Mishap in Bisbee
Six young Bisbee residents were injured when tossed from a speeding sled in the Chiricahua Mountains. Emma Warren is gravely injured with a spine fracture and brain concussion, Ernest Beyer Grace Brownlie Alma Estes also suffered fractures, while Sim Chase recovered first with minor injuries. A Douglas trapper found them after seven hours unconscious.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Chirichua
Emma Warren
Ernest Beyer
Grace Brownlie
Alma Estes
Sim Chase
Trapper
Ald
Jap Flier Nagoya Killed in Plunge Near Floyd Bennett
Captain Y. Nagoya, a Japanese aviator preparing a Bellanca monoplane for a trans Pacific flight, was killed when his plane nosedived into the water beyond Floyd Bennett airport after takeoff for Newcastle Delaware.
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New York
Y. Nagoya
Floyd Bennett Airport
Nagoya
Newcastle
Del
Roosevelt Puzzled by Al Smith Attitude at Boston Rallying
James Roosevelt says Franklin D. Roosevelt is puzzled by Alfred E. Smith's failure to back his presidential bid. He recalls a long friendship between the New York governor and Smith and notes that neither his father nor his allies understand Smith's stance amid the campaign.
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Boston
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
James Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Smith
Bus Overturns Near Childress After Bridge Collision
A motor bus overturned on a highway six miles from Childress when it struck a concrete bridge railing. The accident, caused by coach light failure, left the driver and passenger Bob Gully with injuries including minor cuts and bruises.
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Wellington
Tex
Childress
Bob Gully
Citizens See Bank Robbed in Shamrock Oklahoma
Two robbers in overalls looted Citizens Bank of 400 dollars in Shamrock Oklahoma as citizens watched from outside. They escaped south with two bank officials as shields, who were later released unharmed. Drumright officers arrived shortly after the robbers fled.
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D. C
Oil Control Bills Proposed in Senate By Thomas
Senator Thomas of Oklahoma introduces two bills for a cooperative federal state oil control program. One bill creates an interstate observation board with state and federal appointees. The other requires the tariff commission to report twice yearly with six month needs and suggested tariffs to align U S production costs with foreign countries.
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Washington
U.P
Thomas
Oklahoma
Tariff Commission
Congress
United States
Colonel Louis Davidson Seeks Talks With Texas Officials
Colonel Louis Davidson, commanding Texas National Guard troops under martial law in the East Texas oil field, arrived to confer with Governor R. 8. Sterling and Adjutant General W. W. Sterling. He is expected to stay for the railroad commission hearings affecting Texas oil field operators except Van and the East Texas area, set for tomorrow.
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Austin
Louis Davidson
Texas National Guard
East Texas Oi
R. 8. Sterling
W. W. Sterling
Davidson
Railroad Commission
Texas
Van
East Texas
Former Edinburg Bank Officials Face False Entry Indictments
Two former Edinburg State Bank & Trust Co officials, L. E. Tinkler with former director duties and W. D. Gardner as former cashier, were indicted by Hidalgo County grand jury on two counts each for false entries totaling $278,612.84. Bonds set under $1,000.
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Edinburg, Tex
Edinburg State Bank & Trust Company
L. E. Tinkler
W. D. Gardner
Hidalgo County Grand Jury
Uberty
Gun Fight Near Roadhouse Kills One in San Antonio
Fred Valdez aged 39 was killed and Pat Patterson wounded in a pistol battle late last night at the rear of a roadhouse near San Antonio. Police investigated the shooting and recorded initial details.
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San Antonio
U.P
Fred Valdez
Pat Patterson
Here
Garner for President finance committee announced in Texas
The Garner for President finance committee appointments were announced by Senator Walter Woodul. The lineup includes Amon G. Carter, Owen Murray, Gene Howe, Houston Harte, McDonald Meachem, John T. Jones, Gus F. Taylor, Claude Hudspeth, W. A. Williamson, T. B. Yarbrough and others. The fund will support publicity on the Speaker’s behalf.
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Dallas
Garner For President Finance Committee
Walter Woodul
Houston
Amon G. Carter
Fort Worth
Owen Murray
Gene Howe
Amarillo
Houston Harte
San Angelo
McDonald Meachem
John T. Jones
Gus F. Taylor
Tyler
Claude Hudspeth
Paso
W. A. Williamson
San Antonio
T. B. Yarbrough
Farm Board Names Livestock Members
The Farm Board announced the National Livestock Marketing Association advisory committee members chosen in Chicago. The seven members include C. A. Ewing of Decatur Alabama, H. L. Kokernot of San Antonio Texas, W. W. Woods of Chicago, R. Marshall of Salt Lake City, John A. Kotal of Chicago, E K Forbes of San Francisco, and Harry G. Beale of Columbus Ohio.
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Washington
Farm Board Today
National Livestock Marketing Association
Chicago
C. A. Ewing
Decatur, al
H. L. Kokernot
Texas Livestock Marketing Association
San Antonio
W. W. Woods
Institute of American Meat Packers
R. Marshall
National Wool Growers’ Association
Balt Lake City
John A. Kotal
National Association of Retail Meat Dealers
EK. F. Forbes
Western Cattle Marketing Association
San Francisco
Harry G. Beale
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs Grace Tibbett Injured In New Mexico Auto Crash
Mrs Grace Smith Tibbett former wife of actor and opera singer Lawrence Tibbett was recovering in El Paso today from injuries after an automobile crash 20 miles west of Deming New Mexico last night.
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Tibbett
EL Paso
Grace Smith Tibbett
Lawrence Tibbett
Deming
N. M
Out-of-Town Patrons See Fred Stone in Smiling Faces
Matinee and night performances of Smiling Faces feature Fred Stone Paula Stone and the Albertina Rasch Girls. The show travels to Amarillo with 75 performers. Tickets range 50 cents to 3 dollars and are available at The News Globe office or by mail to Mr Hawk.
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Amarillo
Wilbur
Hawk
News- Globe
Fred Stone
Paula
Albertina Rasch
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Chicago
Controversy Over RC E Funds and Missouri Pacific Loan
The Senate moved toward a dispute over Recon struction Finance Corporation stewardship of federal relief funds and a Glass Bill banking debate. Borah and Couzens accuse the RC of pressuring ICC approval for a 5.85 million loan to Missouri Pacific to retire half of an 11.7 million debt to J P Morgan Kuhn Loeb and Guaranty Trust. The loan to the Van Sweringen interests allegedly benefited by James R. Nutt, GOP treasurer, with Dawes leading the RC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Borah
Idaho
Couzens
Michigan
Finance Corporation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri Pacific Railway
Dill
Charles G. Dawes
Couzers
van Sweringen Brothers
Cleveland
Ohio
Missouri Pacific
James R. Nutt
Republican National Committee
J. P. Morgan & Co
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Guaranty ‘Trust Co
New York
Hyde Derides Loan Scheme In Agriculture Agency
Secretary Hyde said the Department of Agriculture acts as loan agent calling the Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans poor business. He noted the department lends with thinner security and greater losses, loaned over 6 million dollars in three weeks from a 50 million dollar appropriation, with about 5 000 new applications daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hyde
Department of Agriculture
Finance
Secretary of Agriculture
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Agriculture
Reconstruction Finance Corporation Act
Marshall seeks divorce from Schuyler B Marshall
Mrs. Margaret Marshall files in 34th district court for divorce from Schuyler B Marshall Jr alleging cruel treatment making living with him insupportable. Marshall, former Dallas County sheriff, recently acquitted of burglary charges at Waxahachie.
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EL Paso
Margaret %. Marshall
34Th District Court
Schuyler B. Marshall, Jr
Dallas County
Waxahachie
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