Secret Parley Opens on Tariff in Washington
In Washington on May 23 the Republican House members met in utmost secrecy to harmonize differences over the pending tariff bill. The second gathering since May 7 aims to craft a rule expediting passage by restricting amendments to Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee. Chairman Hawley arrived with documents detailing agreed amendments after a week of hearings.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
United
Ways and Means Committee
Hawley
United Press
Republican House
Republicans of the Ways and Means Committee
Oddities and echoes from the era glow in a mixed column
The page notes quirky stunts like pushing a peanut up Pike's Peak and Angels Camp frog jumping contests. It recalls Clyde Van Dusen the Derby winner and Lord Roseberry’s illness, plus a Memphis high school principal Alvin W. Miller killed by a cat’s bite leading to blood poisoning.
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Clyde van Dusen
Alvin W. Miller
Mr. Miller
Amarillo booster clash with Borger columns over publicity
A Borger news paper feud erupts as Amarillo boosters claim Borger labels locals as refugees and vow to counter with a radio talk by Mayor Thompson and others. The writer cheekily critiques regional image while noting local events, sports clashes, a divorce case, and remarks on Herbert Hoover.
Textile Labor Probe Referred to Federal Trade Commission
The senate manufacturing committee voted 6 to 5 to refer the textile industry labor conditions inquiry to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Textile Labor Probe Before Trade Body
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Manufacturing Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Thunder Bird Ring Lost in Santa Fe
Crippled Children’s Nurse Medora Duncan asks for help locating a white gold or silver turquoise Thunderbird ring with Indian carving and a large central turquoise. She recalls losing it near First Christian church or between her home at 309 Georgia Street and the post office.
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Tack
Santa Fe
New Mexico
First Christian Church
Georgia Street
Post
Medora Duncan
Publicity columnist laments misread image and seeks reader ties
In a candid column, the writer defends his public persona, noting critics in Amarillo and Pampa misunderstand him as jolly when he is blunt and gruff. He recalls late hours locating temperamental dogs for readers, rejects mass speeches, and asks readers to keep reading. He invites all to an ice cream social hosted by the Humphrey’s Highlands PTA, and praises readers while vowing to help with local needs.
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Amarillo
United States
Humphrey's Highlands
Parent Teachers’ Association
Pampa
Panhandle
Plains
Old Tack
Commends Mayor Ernest Thompson For Promised Real Leadership
A reader praises Mayor Ernest Thompson calling for effective executive leadership in city government while criticizing figurehead role and urging substantial actions over empty promises.
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Ernest Thompson
Missing black suitcase found near Amarillo Borger area
A Borger Texas resident requests help locating a lost black suitcase reported Saturday around midnight between Pickwick bus station Amarillo and East Amarillo Filling Station. It bears the name Miss Georgeanne Snide Grove Oklahoma and contains women's clothing letters and books. a reward is offered.
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Pickwick
Amarillo
East Amarillo
Borger
Georgeanne Snide
Grove
Oklahoma
California
Poppy Drive Planned by Legion Auxiliary
The Hanson Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary plans a memorial poppy sale in Amarillo on Saturday. Volunteers, aided by other groups, will pin poppies on passersby to raise funds for veteran relief through the Legion and Auxiliary programs.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Amarillo
Legion Hospital
Legion
Texas
Flanders Field
Hal Pegues
Grady Thompson
Roy Chase
W. D. Tenney
Pegues
American Legion and Auxiliary
Hanson Post
Legion and Auxiliary
Legionnaires
Auxiliary
Bids Opened on Panhandle Concrete Paving Plan
State highway commission opened bids this morning on 54 miles of concrete paving to be laid in Archer Carson Foard and Wilbarger counties. Awards after tabulation. Sessions continue Friday and Saturday with more bids. Total work in three days exceeds 7 000 000.
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Austin
State Highway Commission
Archer
Carson
Foard
Wilbarger
City leadership and the call for competent governance
An officer urges Ernest to run city government as a major business, praising elected leadership and warning against hiring nonlocals. The letter argues against appointing a hired administrator, claiming it breeds resentment and undermines the mayor’s authority.
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Ernest
Letters From Readers About Puzzles And Personal Ventures
A collection of letters discusses a revived crossword puzzle in a newspaper page, a reader seeking information on an oil company once named Lease holders Producing and Refining Company of Webb County now Calumet Refining, and a poetry letter from a writer asking guidance on quitting poetry. A humorous plea about selling a nearly new 1924 toothbrush circulates with a note to see Tack Letters on page 12.
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Tack
Adrian
Texas
Leaseholders Producing and Refining Company
Webb County
Calumet Refining Company
Webb
Kirkpatrick Estate
Panhandle
O. W
Baker Hotels Sued for 14050 in Dallas Suit
The Baker Company Inc operator of the Baker Hotel in Dallas faces a $14,050 lawsuit filed by J. Frank Crittenden of Anderson County. He claims the hotel did not return a briefcase with 15 original geological survey maps and an automatic pistol when he presented a claim check. The maps cover an entire section of West Texas oil fields.
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Associated P
Dallas
Baker Company, Inc
Baker
Extraordinary Mexican Congress Moves to Punish Rebels
In Mexico City an extraordinary session of Congress opened to punish lawmakers who supported the rebellion. A motion to suspend congressional privileges and lift immunity from arrest was under debate.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexican Congress
First Air Mail Reaches Managua In Pan America Flight
The first North to South America air mail arrived in Managua Nicaragua last night during heavy rain. Pilot Edwin Musick landed on schedule and stayed in radio contact with Managua throughout the flight.
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North-South America
Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
South America
pan-America Airways
Edwin Musick
Fruit Fly Larvae Found in Oranges
Mediterranean fruit fly larvae found in a crate of Florida oranges at Algiers near New Orleans. The fruit was destroyed. Twenty inspectors have been tracing fruit for signs since Monday.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Algiers
Tennis stars defy rules at Wimbledon stockings clash
London reports Helen Jacobs and Evelyn Colyer among players set to compete at Wimbledon without stockings while Helen Wills trains in France. In New York William Leffler faces bigamy rumors after his hidden car ride overheard by his wife. Ipswich notes a parliamentary race with two bachelors and a single candidate. A Mauretania table scene includes Count Von Luckner and Rear Admiral Campbell among notable passengers.
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Associated Press
London
Helen Jacobs
Evelyn Colyer
John Hill
Helen Wills
France
New York
William Leffler
William
Ipswich
England
Benedict
John Ganzoni
F. O. Darvall
R. F. Jackson
John
Mauretania
Felix von Luckner
Lee Adler
Gordon Campbell
V. C
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Lawrence the Uncrowned King Translates Odyssey
Aircraftsman Shaw, famed Lawrence the Uncrowned King of Arabia, will translate Homer's Odyssey for an American publisher to reimburse friends who lent him 500 dollars for a motorcycle. The work, reflecting his independence, will be published this summer.
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International News Service
London
Shaw
Lawrence
Arabia
T. E. Lawrence
Interest Rate Change Put Up to Texas Banks
Texas state deposits may see lower rates in small cities and higher rates in large cities. State Treasurer W Gregory Hatcher sent a questionnaire to bankers seeking opinions on cutting the rate from 4 percent to 3 percent for cities under 25 000 and raising reserve deposit rates from 2 25 to 2 5 percent for cities over 25 000. He asserts overall interest to the state would not fall since most funds stay in reserve deposits.
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United Press
Austin
Bankers of
W. Gregory Hatcher
Hatcher
Amaro High School 1029 Graduates Honored by Rotary Club
The 1029 Amarillo High School senior class was hosted by the Rotary Club at a noontime luncheon in the Crystal Ballroom of the Herring Hotel. Attending guests included teachers and the school board. Bishop F E Seaman delivered the principal address with student remarks from valedictorian Margaret Hobson and Jack Foster. Music was provided by the Rotary orchestra and quartet.
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Amarillo High School
Rotary Club
Herring Hotel
F E. C. Seaman
Margaret Hobson
Jack Foster
Rotary Orchestra
La Follette Urges Press Floor Privileges
Senator La Follette proposed amending Senate rules to extend floor visiting rights to press association representatives. He spoke after objecting to United Press access following a rules committee ruling denying the privilege to US news agencies.
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LA Follette
The
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Republican
Wisconsin
United Press Associations
O'Brien Accepts Legal Post With U S Attorney General
John Lord O'Brien of Buffalo New York has consented to become assistant to the attorney general in charge of anti trust and commerce law cases in Washington.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
John Lord O'Brien
Buffalo
N. Y
Many Amendments To Tariff Proposed
Washington May 23. Ways and Means Committee members propose scores of tariff amendments to address GOP member concerns over the pending tariff bill.
Gold Rush Sparks Start Near Bulong Reef
A gold rush begins near Kalgoorlie Western Australia after prospectors drilling three feet into the Bulong reef discover hematite quartz and ironstone indicating free gold.
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West Australia
The
Associated Press
Kalgoorlif
Western Australia
Presbyterians Gather for Quadrennial Council in Boston
More than 300 delegates from about 42,000,000 Presbyterians will attend the thirteenth general council of the alliance of reform churches in Boston on June 19 at First Presbyterian Church. Delegates come from Australia New Zealand Asia Europe Canada the British Isles Africa South America and Hungary Old Catholic delegates join. Local hosts include the Rev Dr F Watson and Rev Dr A W S Lowry as preparations proceed.
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Boston
First Presbyterian Church
Alliance of Reformed Churches
United States
D’tubigne
Paris
Australia
New Zealand
Asia
Europe
Canada
British Isles
Africa
South America
Hungary
Old Catholic Church
A. W
Marshal of France Title to Be Abolished
Paris officials say the dignity of Marshal of France will be allowed to disappear with the current holders. The council of ministers led by President Doumergue announced the change, affecting marshals Joffre Lyautey and Petain.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
Council of Ministers
Doumergue
Marshal of
Marshal Joffre
Marshal Lyautey
Marshal Petain
Charters Issued in Texas Inciting New Firms
Charters issued in Texas include Grissom Robertson Stores Inc of Abilene with $35,000 in capital stock and Hardy Grissom J E Grissom and A H Pruitt as incorporators. Southwestern Foundation Company Inc of Dallas with $15,000 capital stock and J H Murphy E D Ebersole C J Dennis as incorporators. Carter Stone Inc of Amarillo with $10,000 capital stock and Lester Stone C E Carter and E M Carter Jr as incorporators.
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United Press
Austin
Texas
Grissom Robertson Stores Inc
Abilene
Capital Stock
Hardy Grissom
J. E. Grissom
A. H. Pruitt
Southwestern Foundation Company, Inc
Dallas
J. H. Murphy
E. D. Ebersole
C. J. Dennis
Carter Stone Inc
Amarillo
Capital
Lester Stone
C. E. Carter
E. M. Carter, Jr
Belgian Coal Industry Sees Wage Rise Amid Short Reserves
In Brussels the Belgian coal industry reports prosperity with a five percent wage hike for miners and coal reserves estimated at only ten days.
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Brussels
Youth Seeks Glory Through New Discoveries
A rousing call to youth to pursue unknowns and new discoveries. The poem urges courage and purpose, noting that yesterday’s achievements pave tomorrow and that age is surpassed by those who continually strive for truth and progress. It highlights scientists and writers as the new vanguard guiding future glory.
Market Roundup of Livestock Prices in Major Cities
Kansas City hogs top at 19.70 for 200 to 230 lb. pigs while cattle and calves show mixed gains and steadys across 950 to 1600 lb slaughter steers and 760 to 950 lb yearlings. Fort Worth Chicago St Louis report similar by weight bands and animal type with lambs, cows, and vealers listed.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Wey
Fort Worth
ST. Louis
East ST. Louis
Chicago
The
New Orleans and New York Cotton Markets Open Lower
In New Orleans on May 23 the cotton market opened easy with declines of 7 to 11 points as favorable weather and long liquidation pressed prices. July, October, and December futures fell, then recovered slightly as shorts covered, aided by improved stocks. New York opened May 28 with 10 to 17 point losses, later bouncing as covering and demand near 18.50 cents absorbed offerings.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
Pricea
New York
Liverpool Cotton Price Report May 28
Spot demand fair but lower with American grades showing strength. Prices: strict good middling 10.91, good middling 10.51, middling 10.11. futures closed quiet with May 9.85 and July 9.79. Sales reached 4,000 bales, including 3,700 American. receipts 9,000, of which 6,600 were American.
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Liverpool
Associated Press
Wheat and poultry prices fall in Chicago market report
Chicago wheat slips as selling intensifies after railroad reports lessen alarm from Canadian moisture. Corn oats and provisions ease. poultry prices show firm fowls and varied bird rates. Butter and eggs mostly lower with creamery extras at 42 cents and storage packed firsts around 32 cents. Foreign exchanges noted in New York summary.
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Chicago
Associa Press
The
Associated Press
Holdups and fines mark busy morning in city court
Five men were fined $10 each after vagrancy charges and a promise to seek work or leave town. Two boys who stole gas from a parked car near West Fourth Avenue paid $25 each after being arrested by motorcycle officers. A shoplifting woman was fined $50 and a nuisance offender $10. Capt. Lee Miller said 54 arrests in three days targeted traffic violations as the crackdown on speeding and red lights continued.
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Stephen D. Ridings
West Fourth Avenue
Lee Miller
Endurance Flight Test Breaks Records At Dawn
Clarke on leave from active duty took off at 7 48 50 with Martin Jensen and William Ulbrich aboard to beat the 150 hour 40 minute 15 second endurance record set by the army plane Question Mark. At 8 a m the craft refueled with fifty gallons from a catapult device and then resumed flight along with a breakfast of soft boiled eggs and toast.
Presbyterians Convene in St Paul for General Assembly Nomination
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States opened in St. Paul Minnesota with plans for nominating two candidates for moderator Dr Cleland A McAfee of Chicago and Dr Robert Dick Wilson of Princeton New Jersey to succeed Dr Hugh Kelso Walker of Los Angeles. Bond market reports follow with prices across Liberty first and treasury issues as dealers weigh demand and rates.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
St General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Cleland A. McAfee
Chicago
Robert Dick Wilson
Princeton
N. J
Hugh Kelso Walker
Los Angeles
New York Stocks Rally at Open Amid Strong Buying
Strong overnight buying pushed many issues higher at the opening. New York Central up 4, Allied Chemical 5, Westinghouse 2 to 3, and US Steel and others inch higher. Transcontinental Oil led with 13 1 2 after a 20,000 share block at 13 1 2. Some liquidations followed margin-call fears. Packard and Curtiss Aeronautical rose on splits, while B&O weakened near year’s low. Foreign exchange opened steady with sterling around 4.24 15 16.
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Associated Press
New York Central
Allied Chemical
Westinghouse Electric
0. S. Steel
Anaconda
International Nickel
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Pere Marquette
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Nash
Goodyear
Wright
Sears, Roebuck
Woolworth
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