Denison Loses Plea as Court Ruling Upheld
The Third Court of Civil Appeals affirmed the 98th District Court ruling that Frank Denison of Temple is not entitled to serve as chairman of the state highway commission. The case centered on confirmation votes, vacancy rules, and executive power, with possible further appeals to the Texas Supreme Court.
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Denison
Austin
Third Court of Civil Appeals
98Th District Court
Frank Denison
Temple
State Highway Commission
Miriam A. Ferguson
Senate
Ferguson
Cone Johnson
Tyler
W. R. Ely
Abilene
James V. Allred
Roosevelt backs limitless inquiry into J P Morgan case
President Roosevelt told the Senate banking committee to push the investigation of J. P. Morgan and private bankers forward without limit. The move signals his full support for Pecora’s handling of the inquiry as critics face threats targeting Senator Glass over the conduct of the probe.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate Banking Committee
J. P. Morgan and Company
Roosvelt
Pecora
Glass
Senate Vote Delays 15-Round Boxing Plan in Texas
In a late May session in Austin the Senate rejected the Purl substitute aimed at New York boxing rules by 9 to 16, signaling passage of the House bill to legalize prize fights under the labor commission with fights limited to 10 rounds except championships. The House also sent to the Senate a hot oil tax bill set at 50 cents per barrel amid oil field violator crackdowns, while other fiscal measures and railroad rate debates occupied the chamber.
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Austin
Senate
Texas
New York
House
Purl
Unite
State Railroad Commission
Bcome
George C. Hester
Southwestern University
W. EB
Pope
Corptua Christi
Texas Railroad Commission
Fort Worth Grain and Cotton Exchange
Fort Worth
Floyd Pioneer Rally Marks Floyd County Founding Day
Floydada Texas May 2 pioneers gathered to recall early Panhandle days and celebrate Floyd County's forty third anniversary. Addresses were planned with talks by locals including Claude V. Hall founder of the Floyd County Hesperian and professor of history at East Texas State Teachers College Commerce.
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Floydada
Tex
Floyd County
Panhandle
Claude V. Hall
Hesperian
East Texas State Teachers’ College At
Commerce
Suspect in Hospital as Trial Prep Continues
Kenneth Buck, 28, lies under observation at Bridgewater Hospital for the Criminally Insane as Massachusetts prepares to try him for kidnapping Margaret Peggy McMath. Buck was moved from Barn Stable jail after an earlier violent incident.
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Bridewater
Mass
Kenneth Buck
Bridgewater
Margaret
Peggy) McMath
Buck
Amarillo Weather Forecast Warns of Warmth Ahead
Weather outlook for Amarillo and West Texas and New Mexico notes fair conditions tonight with Tuesday turning partly cloudy and warmer in Amarillo. West Texas remains generally fair and warmer in the north Tuesday, while New Mexico shows unsettled tonight with possible showers in the south and cooler southern areas. Temperature extremes reach 52 to 72 today.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
New Mexico
Declining RF C Loan Applications Signal Upward Market
April reports show bank, insurance and loan groups reducing applications to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to 420 from March and 1,527 in 1932. Treasury Secretary Woodin sees this as a sign of steady improvement, though a long pull. Total RF C advances since February 1932 reach 2.45 billion with 1.94 billion owed. new loans in the month ending May 22 amount to 188.7 million.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Treasury
Woodin
Navy awards oil contracts totaling 8 179 750 barrels
The navy department awarded oil contracts for 8 179 750 barrels totaling 5 524 469 90. East coast allotment covers 1 850 800 barrels at 1 636 059 40 while the west coast receives 6 328 950 barrels at 3 888 410 50.
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Washington
U.P
Navy Department
Double parking crackdown tightens traffic enforcement in Amarillo
Amarillo police report harsher penalties for double parking and stricter road rule enforcement on Polk Street. A city education drive led by Mayor Ross D. Rogers reduced violations, with nearly 30 motorists fined in corporate court. Lubbock notes similar moves and questions left turn restrictions on main streets.
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Amarillo
Polk Street
Amiio
Ross D. Rogers
Corporation Court
City Hall
Lubbock Lubbock
Wiley L. Metcalfe
Lubbock
Railroads Run Double Sections as Traffic Improves
Detroit observers report cheer amid 12 million unemployment with trains like the 20th Century and Lake Shore Limited running in two sections. A railroad man notes a rush of long double section trains and fares offset by a new lower rate, signaling improved conditions and up-to-date equipment.
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Ohio State Limited
Wolverine
Lake Shore Limited
Niagara
Mount Royal Limited
Pennsylvania
Trial opens in fraud case against Bennett Shubert Dorfman Gardner
In federal court the trial of Clyde Bennett Edward Shubert Julian Dorfman and Reynold Gardner on using the mails to defraud began Monday. Two of the government's witnesses testified by noon. Indictment accuses National Mercantile Service of taking advance fees from subscribers while promising loans and property deals.
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Clyde Bennett
Edward Frederick Shubert
Julian Dorfman
Reynold M. Gardner
Federal District Court
National Mercantile Service
Bennett
Shubert
Dorfman
Gardner
Brother McElroy Identifies Suspect In Kidnapping Case
Henry F. McElroy Jr. named a man he believes led the Mary McElroy kidnapping. The teen described a masked man who took part in delivering the ransom as authorities pursue the suspect. Federal agents joined state and local officials in the search under the new solo kidnapping law.
Two Men Shot as Yeggs Rob Arkansas Bank
Paris Arkansas May 29 Andy Connaughton city marshal and Dolph Guthrie bank teller were seriously wounded in a daylight raid on the First National Bank. One bandit captured another escaped with an unestimated amount of money. Earlier reports said Connaughton was killed.
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Paris
Ark
Andy Connaughton
Dolph Guthrie
First National Bank
Connaughton
Morgan firm earned nearly ten million in 1930 31 deals
J P Morgan and Company reports to Senate investigators show the bank made about ten million dollars on sale and underwriting of securities in 1930 and 1931 while partners paid only forty eight thousand dollars in U S income tax. Evidence came as the banking committee probes Morgan house paused until Wednesday. The records suggest high profits from securities and underwriting in two depression years, exceeding earnings in 1929 when income tax reached eleven million.
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Washington
J. P. Morgan and Company
Senate
United States
Banking Committee
Morgan House
Great Banking House
T Han
Pecora Presses Morgan Inquiry Amid Tense Standoff
In New York on May 29 Pecora defended his Senate inquiry into J. P. Morgan and United Corporation holdings while Morgan officials disputed the questions. Pecora declared his record open for scrutiny as tensions rose and a federal trade commission report appeared on the desk.
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Glass
Ferdinand Pecora
Pecora
Morgan
United Corporation
Federal Trade Commission
Senate Committee
New York
Ferdinald
J. P. Morgan
Couzens
Michigan
Kansas Wheat Crop Forecast At Sixty Million Bushels
May 29 Topeka. J E Jarrell of the Santa Fe Railroad agricultural department forecast a Kansas wheat harvest of about 60 million bushels with an alternate figure of 65 million. He said the crop would be delayed and would start in Southern Kansas around mid June.
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Topeka
Kansas
J. E. Jarrell
Santa Fe Railroad
Agricultural Development Department
Jarrell
$100000 Theft By Gang Interrupted In New York
Detectives halted a $100,000 burglary at the Republic warehouse as six men cut a hole in the fifth story to remove silk, linens, velvets, and imported goods. Loot valued at $30,000 was recovered. two fleeing suspects were wounded leaping from a garage roof, four others captured in a nearby office.
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New York
Paris
Japan
The
Republic
Gandhi breaks fast amid vast multiethnic gathering in Ponna
Mahatma Gandhi ends a three week fast for the untouchables by sipping orange juice at Madame Naidu's residence in Ponna. A large crowd of Hindus, Muslims, Parsees, and Europeans watched as a bed was brought in and Gandhi rested with a glass of juice and incense filling the hall. The article also notes Congress moves to implement President Roosevelt's government reorganization program and gold clause repeal prospects, with related Senate and House actions.
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Ponna
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Sarojini Naidu
Mahatma
Gandhi
Devil Slaying Convict Denied New Trial in Texas Case
Paul Oakley, labeled a religious fanatic, was sentenced to 50 years for the death of Bernice Clayton, a 43 year old cripple. Judge Hicks Harvey overruled the retrial motion. defense seeks appeal. Trial evidence showed the child choked during rites intended to cast out the devil.
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Linden
Texas
Paul Oakley
Bernice Clayton
Hicks Harvey
Oakley
Qualifying Trials Complete as Speedway Closes at Indianapolis
Qualifying tests for the annual 500 mile race at the Indianapolis motor speedway were completed and the track was closed to prepare for tomorrow’s speed contest.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Todtay
Robbers Take Safe From First Baptist Church at Fampa
Robbers stole the church safe from the First Baptist Church in Fampa last night. About $290 in cash and checks were taken. the theft was insured.
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Fampa
First Baptist Church
Early Bird Rent Ads Offer Quick Housing Options
This week promotes rental listings with emphasis on fast uptake before June 1. It urges landlords to advertise vacancies in Want Ads and advertises affordable three day and weekly rates for quick tenant placement.
Wellington Boy Killed by 13 000 Volt Power Pole
Wellington May 29 A 14 year old, JL B Smith Jr, died from burns after contacting a high tension power line while climbing a pole for a bird nest. He was rushed to Wellington Hospital and died Monday after briefly regaining consciousness. The Smith family had moved from Shamrock three months ago and the funeral is set for 2 30 Tuesday afternoon.
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Young McElroy
Globe
Wellington
JL. B. Smith, Jr
Smith
Carri Young Smith
Smiths
Shamrock
Youngster
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