Amarillo Talk and a Book Offer from Philadelphia
The column laments census errors in Amarillo while criticizing local reporting and politics. It notes a Philadelphia publisher offering to commission a book for Erasmus Tack and jests about O W Lollapalooza, with mixed views on public affairs, reporters, and Henry Ansley departing for El Paso.
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Erasmus Tack
Amarillo
Texas
Tack
Charles C. Shoemaker
The
Penn Publishing Co
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Gandhi Arrest Sparks Nationwide Hartal and Protests
Ahmedabad and Peshawar witnesses hartals as demonstrations erupt led by Mrs. Gandhi in Jalapur. Gandhi is arrested near Surat as Salt Law protests spread across Naveari and other districts. Authorities report clashes, deaths, and calls for calm while pledging peaceful, moral resistance.
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Ahmedabad
Peshawar
Mahatma
Jalapur
Naveari
Surat
Ghandi
India
Gandhi
England
Explosion probes and counterfeit case shadow Dallas air toll tale
The article notes an investigation into a Texas and Pacific railroad explosion near Keller, with bodies recovered, plus a secret service search for a counterfeit suspect shot by a federal agent in San Antonio. It references air tolls, a fishing party rescue, and a moralizing roundup of anecdotes and economic musings from a Dallas column.
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Secret Service
Edward J. Terrell
San Antonio
Texas and Pacific
A. J. Chester
Dallas
L. L. Oliver
Fort Worth
J. W. Wade
Bonham
Claude W. Gremm
Kellar
Radio Features Tonight on the Chain Network
Central time schedule lists 7:00 Victor Young Orchestra on WJZ chain with others. 7:00 Rochester Civic Orchestra on WJZ chain with RCA WOALA WFAA KVOO WKY WSM WSR WIR and others. 7:00 National Broadcasting 706 Youtlyer WEAF chain with WFAA WOAI KOA KSL KFI WSAI WDAF WOW WOC and more. 9:00 Columbians Symphony and Dance Orchestra on WABC chain with KMOX KOKMHC RAG and others. 9:30 Amos ’n’ Andy on chain with WBAB KOA WSB KSL WMA WREN WSR WSM and Sabina len Co. 6:80 to 7:30 KGRS Variety Studio Program. 7:80 to 9:00 WDAG Tom and Wash variety program.
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Rochester Civic Orchestra
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Senate committee approves transfer of enforcement power
The senate judiciary committee approved a house bill shifting prohibition enforcement from the treasury to the justice department with amendments. It is the first Hoover law enforcement measure to reach the senate this session, with leaders predicting it may be the only one enacted.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Treasury
Justice Department
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Woman shot and car wreck after chase, police search
Mrs Panick was shot in the arm and wrist and drove off in fear, wrecking her car before stopping. Short reported seeing a man run down the alley after she fled and suspected the same man chased from the house in the incident.
City League Union Meeting in San Jacinto
The City League Union of senior Ep worth Leagues will meet tonight at the San Jacinto Methodist Church at 8 o'clock with president Leland Breckenridge in charge. Officers duties for the local leagues will be discussed.
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Epworth
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Leland Breckenridge
Stocks Down Again On New York Exchange Lede
The Associated Press reports a sharp selling wave on the New York Stock Exchange on May 5 driving leading shares lower after earlier gains. U S Steel American Can Radio and United Gas Improvement slid $2 to $5, while American and Foreign Power fell over $11 to a yearly low.
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American Can
Radio
United Gas Improvement
Fire destroys Hampton Roads Naval Base pier and yachts
A fire destroyed Pier Seven at the Hampton Roads Naval Operating Base in Norfolk, wrecking the airship carrier Lexington’s housing and injuring nearby tugs Catawba and Kenaudin and oil barges Six and Fifty-Six moored alongside. An electrical fault on the Catawba blamed for the blaze. In Monte Vista Colorado a major block fire damaged the business district and prompted National Guard deployment to deter looting amid high winds.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Hampton Roads Naval Operating Base
Lexington
Inte Vista
Colo
Monte Vista
Colorado National Guardsmen
Alamosa
Sunday shooting and robbery attempt at residence
Police investigated a shooting and robbery attempt at 2401 Northwest Eighth Avenue on Sunday. C. R. Richard was shot in the leg and treated at Northwest Texas Hospital. two intruders entered the home, a scuffle occurred, and the men fled.
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C. R. Richard
Northwest Texas Hospital
Prison Has New Education Leader
San Quentin prison appoints H A Shuder as educational supervisor replacing Earle M Stigers. Shuder is a former instructor at the Universities of New York California Oregon Florida and takes the post under Warden James Holohan. Stigers moves to become educational director at the federal prison in Atlanta Georgia.
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Ert International News Service
San Quentin Prison
Cal
James Holohan
H. A. Shuder
New York
California
Oregon
Florida
Shuder
Earle M. Stigers
Atlanta
Court Reporter Returns as Wilness Court Session Opens
Norman Minter, court reporter for the 47th judicial district, was back in the courtroom this morning after several days illness. Joe Witt filled in during his absence.
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Norman Minter
47Th Judicial District
Joe Witt
Pilots Plan Remote Sport Destination Flights in Montana
In Great Falls on April 5 United Press reports A W Stephenson Rainbow Flying service will pilot Montana commercial flights to remote lakes and streams. The plan aims to reach distant hunting grounds quickly though finding landing fields remains a challenge for fliers in this wilderness accessible only by pack horses.
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United Press
Great Falls
Mont
Montana
A. W. Stephenson
Rainbow Flying Service
Stephenson
Roman milestone of Caesar Augustus found near Ventimiglia
A Roman milestone bearing the name of Caesar Augustus was found at Levante di Diana Marina along the Via Aurelia near Ventimiglia. The stone marks the five hundred fifty third mile from Rome in Roman numerals and is believed to date from the old military road to Gaul.
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Caesar Augustus
Levante di Diana Marina
Via Aurelia
Ventimiglia
Rome
Gaul
Russia parades on May Day and grows defense industry
On May Day in Moscow a parade of 1,000,000 workers unfolds for seven hours as Russia’s unions present 46 fighting aircraft and nine armored cars to the government. Millions join the Volunteer Society for Chemical and Air Defense and six million youth study aviation while workers fund safety. Amid debate over Ambassador Morrow’s New Jersey Senate bid, voters weigh his chances against Frelinghuysen. Price news from New York: milk drops one cent. Grade A at 18 cents, Grade B at 15 cents, with delivery margins squeezing farmers and dealers.
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Russia
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Moscow
Volunteer Society For Chemical and Air Defense
Big New York
Brady appears in court as district judge grants request
District Judge C. A. Pippen grants the request while Brady, worn from nearly six months of confinement, sits with his wife in a full courtroom. A. G. B. Highsmith, father of the slain girl, appears with District Attorney McGraw as the venire is addressed and jurors are excused for various reasons. The judge delays nearby construction for two weeks and enforces a gag against case discussion.
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McCraw
Veniremen
Hubb Stanley Faces Trial on Rum Charge
Hubb Stanley went to trial in district court after deputies testified to finding nine half gallon jars of whiskey during a raid at 301 Cleveland Street. Stanley pleaded not guilty and the case is expected to go to the jury late this afternoon.
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District Criminal Court
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Stanley
Felon Boasts of Escapes Then Fails jail Break
Salinas police recall Charles Dean McCarthy alias Mitch ell O'Brien a burglary suspect who bragged of seven Arizona state prison escapes and two from Alcatraz. In custody he warned officers to inspect cell No 3 and found two bars sawn through and an outside window bar nearly severed as the last obstacle to escape.
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Cal
Charles Dean McCarthy
Mitchell O'Brien
McCarthy
Arizona State
Army
Alcatraez Island
San Francisco Bay
Dog Leaps Three Stories to Death in Denver
A police dog named Fritz leaped from a third story hotel window to reunite with his owner Melvin Green. Green had locked Fritz in his room but failed to close the window, leaving the dog able to jump to his death on a crowded downtown street.
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Denver
Frits
Melvin Green
Fritz
Green
Markets in Major U S Livestock Bids Across Regions
Regional livestock markets report brisk activity with hogs cattle and calves trading unevenly across Kansas City Chicago East St Louis Fort Worth and with prices varying by weight and class Hogs top near 9 75 at Kansas City cattle and calves show declines while fed yearlings and certain cows hold higher values Sheep and lamb markets show gains in some regions and declines in others Grain futures edge lower influenced by Liverpool developments
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Kansas City
Associated Press
East ST. Louis
Ill
Fort Worth
Janet Gets Another Pup Despite Dog Woes
A 1930 poem by Edgar A. Guest narrates a family’s repeated dog losses and mischiefs. Despite training woes and tears, the narrator buys another puppy for Janet, arguing love and companionship outweigh the risks.
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Janet
New York and New Orleans Cotton Market Summary May 5
Cotton opened steady in New York with declines of 7 to 12 points as weather and cables favored selling. Old crop months steadied after mild rallies, while new crop positions declined with October and December prices slipping to 14.26 and 14.35. New Orleans saw an early decline then recoveries with July at 15.95 and October 14.31 amid favorable weather and Wall Street selling. Butter and eggs and poultry prices are also listed in Chicago with modest movements across grades and products.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Chicago Wheats
New York
New Orleans
Pew
Wall Street
Penny Adax Insurance Offers Up To 100 Monthly
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. advertises a new accident policy paying up to 100 per month for 24 months on total disability and 1000 for death, with a yearly cost of 3.50. No exam is required and buyers can return the policy after a thorough examination with no obligation. Over 60,000 already hold this protection. Limited offer. write today.
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Moriarty Bldg
Kansas City
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