MEAT PACKERS JOIN GROWING STRIKE PARADE
Industrial strife spreads to meat packing with a St Louis strike by butchers and cutters. A mass meeting voted 2,500 workers to demand 75 cents an hour for butchers and 60 cents for laborers with a 32 hour week.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Illinois
Joe Auglas
United Mine
Peabody Coal Company
Taylorville
Eddie Newman
Progressive Miners’ Union
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Ovens
Talk Three Million Fund for Crime War Talk
Washington May 14. A fighting fund of 3 million dollars to provide men and guns for a nationwide battle against crime was under scrutiny by Budget Director Lewis Douglas. The sum was asked by Attorney General Homer S. Cummings to arm 300 new federal agents with armor-plated cars and radio scout cars if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lewis Douglas
Homer S. Cummings
Cummings
Philosophy of a Chinaman and a Kansas City Letter
A fragment from Liberty magazine includes a remark on urban life and a letter from Miss Bessie Bovie of Kansas City seeking advice on how to reverse post depression era dating dynamics. The piece notes differences between rural and city life and muses on coat buttoning conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Bovie
Kansas City
Liberty Magazine
Waitresses praise Tack for supporting workers at Silver Grill
The Silver Grill waitresses thank Tack for championing their cause and showing care for workers who must earn a living. They express appreciation for his interest in the poor unfortunates and note his advocacy.
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Silver Grill
Cotton Use in April Shows Declines From March
Census Bureau reports April cotton consumption at 512 703 bales lint and 67 822 bales linters, down from March totals. On hand April 30 sel led to 1 584 746 bales lint and 302 450 linters in consuming establishments, with public storage 7 101 941 lint and 37 788 linters. Exports for April reach 386 594 lint and 15 573 linters. spindles active 26 450 750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Federal Court Session Opens in Fort Worth
Judge James C. Wilson opened the spring term of the United States District Court in Fort Worth announcing a four week schedule with a possible second term later in summer. Equity docket sets this week, criminal trials next week, then civil and equity matters for the remainder. Present were Buckley Feagin Irby Leigh and Campbell with U S marshal staff assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Wilson
Fort Worth
United States District Court
Wilson
G. B. Buckley
Jim Feagin
R. F
Pat" Irby
Grover C. Leigh
U. S
Douglas A. Campbell
Ship engineer charged with girls death in San Francisco
Fourteen hours after the body of 23 year old Miss Louise Jeppesen was found in Golden Gate Park, Millard Hickman Matson Navigation port engineer was booked on a murder charge. Inspector Dullea said Jeppesen had been in Hickman’s apartment until 3 am Sunday morning but left alone. Hickman claimed he passed out during a party and tried to help her before she left enraged. Assistant District Attorney Mullins said hotel employees saw Hickman enter the elevator with Jeppesen, who was reportedly attacked beaten and strangled with a belt and scarf. Her body was found in a pedestrian tunnel near the park’s old stadium by John Gentry on his way to work.
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San Francisco
Louise Jeppesen
Utah
Golden Gate Park
Millard Hickman
Matson Navigation Company
Hickman
Charles Dullea
Miss Jeppesen
Dullea
John C. Gentry
West Texas relief funding debate and claims of unfair treatment
Dallas official M N Chrestman estimated about 9 million dollars would be available for relief from bonds and federal aid, stretched to last until more bonds could be issued. Amarillo's Julius Dozenfield Jr blamed the Roosevelt era policies for worsening Panhandle conditions, while Adams promised to air grievances about West Texas.
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M.N. Chrestman
Dallas
Panhandle
Roosevelt
Julius Dozenfield, Jr
Amarillo
West Texas
Adams
Arsenal Review: Latest Weapons Include Guns and Bombs
A survey notes an arsenal of current developments in machine guns automatic rifles gas bombs and other weapons. The piece outlines ongoing advancements and evolving capabilities across weaponry.
Hog Breeders Meet in Amarillo for Tri State Swine Show
Leading hog breeders from the Panhandle gathered in Amarillo to discuss the premium list and class structure for the Swine Show at the Tri State Fair in September. R. E. Prewitt of Canyon, superintendent of the Swine Department, presided at the county agents office meeting.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
R. E. Prewitt
Canyon
Conway Family Travels to Memphis After Mother's Death
Mr. and Mrs. William Conway of 1193 West Nineteenth Street left Sunday for Memphis Tennessee due to the death of Mrs. G E Busch who died at her home there Saturday night. Mr Conway is a traveling freight and passenger agent for the Rock Island Railway.
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William Conway
West Nineteenth Street
Memphis
Tenn
Conway
G. E. Busch
The
Rock Island Railway
Grace Roper’s gown train sparks playful feud in White House
In Washington Grace Roper weighs fashion missteps with her gown’s bobbed train while her father jokes about a misplaced tail. Sissie Dall donates a doll to charity, and Attorney General Homer Cummings meets a cautious Senate page. Walter Tucker resists a ride, and Ambassador de Lima e Silva defends constant coffee. Rep Jed Johnson’s elevator antics draw notice with his nephew.
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Sissie” Dall
White House
Homer Cummings
Senate
Walter Fry Tucker
Walter
Cummings
M. J. Benefield to Head Texas Legion
May 14 report from Austin states M J Benefield of Brady, a WWI sergeant, was elected head of the American Legion Department of Texas to fill the vacancy left by L Van Perkins. Benefield previously led the Fifth Texas District. Orville H Turner of Brownwood succeeds him in that district. Dixe Dunbar made her first stage appearance at age three in Atlanta.
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Austin
WU PI
M. J. Benefield
Brady
American Legion
Department of Texas
Benefield
L. van Perkins
Fifth Texas
Orville H. Turner
Brownwood
Dixe Dunbar
Atlanta
Civil Appeals Court Proceedings At Amarillo 1934
Proceedings in the Court of Civil Appeals for the Seventh District at Amarillo included motions granted for Sharp & Dohme Inc against C P Waybourne and Gerald Waybourne set for June 25 1934. Other items affirmed reversed and rendered or submitted involve Texas Company Panhandle Independent School District Peoria Life and others across multiple districts.
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Court of Civil Appeals For
Seventh District
Amarillo
Sharp & Dohme, Inc
C. P. Waybourne
Sharp & Dohme
Gerald Waybourne
Texas Company
Et al
Panhandle Independent School District
Carson
Western Union Telegraph Co
J. K. Tidmore
Dear Smith
WTC Chamber Honors Local Leaders at Annual Luncheon
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce marked its annual luncheon with awards for 1933-34. Knox Pittard Anson druggist H P Davis Pecos and Snyder received outstanding service honors while Pecos Post was named best membership town A note on the aster describes its composite flower structure for attracting bees.
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Walter D. Cline
Knox Pittard
Anson Druggist
H. P. Davis
Pecos
Snyder
WTC
Post
Father pursues leads in kidnapping case of June Robles
In Tucson on May 14 Fernando Robles, June Robles father, followed the kidnapper trail with unyielding hope. He voiced a hunch the six year old heiress would be returned alive, predicting developments within 24 hours as negotiations continued.
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Robles
Tucson
Ariz
June Robles
Fernando Robles
June
Doctors admire this laxative
Doctors regularly prescribe the laxative ingredient used in Feen a mint to banish headaches dizziness and constipation ills. Feen a mint is a modern pleasant tasting chewing gum laxative that releases gently into the intestines for a full natural action and does not upset the stomach or diet. It is a development from old fashioned laxatives and is sold 5c and 25c at druggists.
New Orleans Cotton Opens Easier Amid Liverpool Cables
Cotton opened softer as Liverpool cables fell, with July around 11.18, October 11.95, December 11.45, slipping 6 to 9 points early. Mid-morning steadied, July near 11.10, October 11.26, December 11.38, then eased again with wheat. Kansas City livestock and grains mixed as cattle and hogs firmed slightly, with cattle and sheep price ranges listed.
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Liverpool
Anl
Kansas City
New York
Allied Chemical
Continental Can
International Harvester
American Can
Kidnapping Case Stuns Country as Details Emerge
June was abducted in April while returning home from school. A letter from Warden Ed Swope of the New Mexico penitentiary to Sheriff John Belton mentions a New Mexico convict and notable figures Isabella Greenway and Lewis W. Douglas as initial suspects. Authorities stayed inactive amid a ransom request from the Robles family for ten thousand dollars.
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June
New Mexico
Isabella Greenway
Arizona
Lewis W. Douglas
John Belton
Ed Swope
New Mexico Penitentiary
Robles
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Goodrich Rubber Company
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Goodrich
Graham McNamee
Cal
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Mr. Rogers
Russia
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National Bank of Commerce
Tennessee Street
New York City
Palo Duro
Akron
Ohio
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Joseph P. Ryan
International Longshoremen’s A Association
Old Tack
Conways
Tennessee
Grace
Father Roper
de Lima E Silva
Brazil
Jed Johnson
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
L. D. Johnson
Uncle Jed
Texas Legion
Barbara Laubhan
Peoria Life Insurance Co
Lipscomb
Brownfield State Bank
I. H. Hudson
Terry
C. M. Huddleston
O. L
Gettle
Jewell Davidson
Potter County
Texas
New Orleans
Chicago
John F. Clark & Co
Rothmoor
Jon
Clark & Co
Pennsylvania
American Smelt
Petroleum Corp
Amer Tel & Tel
Iit Phillips Pet
American Tobacco
Atchieon Topeka & Banta Fe
Radio Corp of America
Auburn Auto Radio
Keith Orphim
Republic Steelie
Aarnedall Oj
Reynolds Tobaco
Alvadix Aviation
Bethlehem Steel
St Louis & San Fran
Sears Roebuck
Parific Seneca Copper
Rock Island & Parific
Secony Vacuum
Chrysler Motor
Columbian Gan & Bicctric
Southern Parifier
Standard Prande
Commonwealth & Southern
Standard Oil of
Calif
Continental Canoe Om
Standard
New Jersey
Mental
Delaware
Studebaker Corp
Curtis Wright Wee
Bey General Foods
TAN
General Motors
Us Smelting & Refining
Gillette Razor
US Steel
Goodrich Tire & Rubber
Goodyear
Great Northern Rr
Western Union of Als
Westinghouse Electric
Houston Oil
Woolworth Wi
de New Ee
Hudson Motor
Kennecott
Our
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Seiberling
Cockrell-Lokey Inc
Fillmore Ak
Troy Laundry
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