Smith Hits Roosevelt Over Vice Charge in Albany
Governor Alfred E. Smith responds to Colonel Theodore Roosevelt insisting on proof of vice charges in the Albany capital area. Roosevelt accuses Tammany and Smith of corruption as he campaigns for constitutional amendments. Smith labels the charges loose and foolish and cites police raids at Republican clubs in defense.
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Associated Press
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Theodore Roosevelt
Rochester
Roosevelt
Albany
New Jersey
Smith
Tammany Hall
Man Injured When Own Car Runs Over Him
H F Spicer an engineer at Magnolia Arkansas agricultural college was seriously injured when his car rolled back off a ramp at Garland City ferry on Red River about twenty miles from Texarkana. The brakes loosened and the vehicle dragged him to the river bank before plunging into the stream. He was unconscious and rushed to a Texarkana hospital.
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Texarkana
H. F. Spicer
The
Agricultural College
Magnolia
Ark
Garland City
Red River
Spicer
Texarkang
Business men interview in push for Methodist college
A committee of business and professional leaders interviews local businessmen this week about establishing a Class A Methodist college, a proposal from the Northwest Methodist Episcopal conference. Col Harve H. Haines of the Board of City Development says the conference must agree to maintain the college before the Board will support the project. A city survey report is expected in two weeks.
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Northwest Methodist Episcopal Conference
Col
Harve H. Haines
Board of City Development
Funeral for Dorothy McClaskey Today
Funeral services were held this morning for Dorothy Ann MecClaskey six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs W W McClaskey of 403 Cleveland Rev Father A A Reeding officiated Burial was in Liano cemetery.
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Dorothy Ann MecClaskey
W. W. McClaskey
Cleveland
A. A. Reeding
Liano Cemetery
Old Tack’s Amarillo program for a better city
A late 19th or early 20th century call listing municipal reforms for Amarillo. Proposals include lower utility rates, more parks, a municipal pool and golf course, public lake access, new viaducts, restricted police and emergency vehicle driving through signals, extended bus routes, and broader efforts to attract industry while improving livability.
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Medh
Bivins Lake
Amarillo
San Jacinto
Bankruptcy Petition Filed In Federal Court
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in federal court by C. R. Christian at 205 East Fourth Street. Liabilities are listed at 12 332.86 and assets 12 250 with 4 750 exempt. J. S. Smyer of Idalou Texas filed for bankruptcy with 13 850 liabilities and 20 330 45 assets and 8 525 exempt. Sam Bernstein of Borger lists 45 680 44 liabilities and 1 200 assets.
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C. R. Christian
East Fourth Street
J. S. Smyer
Crocer
Idalou
Texas
Sam Bernstein
Borger
Winter Egg Production Poultry Schools Near Amarillo
A series of poultry schools will be held in communities near Amarillo starting next week. P C Bennett of the Board of City Development outlines sessions on culling housing and feeding for winter eggs. The first meeting with W H Upchurch is at 2 50 next Tuesday. the second at Soney at 2 50 next Thursday.
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Amarillo
P. C. Bennett
Board of City Development
W. H. Upchurch
Randall County
Soney
Missing Loophead Steamer Feared Lost After Gale
The small steamer Loophead, which departed October 27 with a crew of 12, remains unreported as of November 3. Authorities fear the vessel may have foundered in last week’s coastal gale near Limerick.
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Limerick
Ireland
Band Program Broadcast by WDAG Tonight at City Auditorium
The high school band performs tonight at the city auditorium in an event tied to the Legion smoker and broadcast on WDAG. The Legion quartet will also be heard. Selections include The Washington Times March, Memories of Stephen Foster, and William Tell overture among others.
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City Auditorium
Legion
WDAG
Legion Quartet
Washington Times
Innis
Stephen Foster
F. Rubenstein
Bob Reedy
Mrs. Reedy
Jelly Coppersmith
Cadman
Thos. Metz
Wise
Ellenberg
Lloyd Farnsworth
K. L. King
Jack Leveritt
Postpone Play at Auditorium Baptist Church
It was announced the Friday November 4 performance of The Beautiful Palace at the Auditorium of First Baptist Church is postponed. Further notice will specify a new date. The play shows cooperation between home and church for child religious instruction. directed by Mrs. H. T. Trigg.
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First Baptist Church
H. T. Trigg
Dissension In Camp Of 6 0 P Dropping Out
Washington dispatch reports rift within the Borah Norris midwestern group over backing for Frank Lowden for the Republican nomination. Sen Norris support confirmed while others favor Lowden. Farm representatives in St Louis issue resolutions and independents plan a nationwide radio hookup for educational programs.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Frank C. Lowden
Progressive
Norris
Nebraska
Lowden
eSnator Norbeck
South Dakota
Conference of Farm Representatives
St. Louis
Ferry Tragedy in Sydney Harbor Sinks Boat After Collision
Nine dead and forty injured after the steamer Tahiti rammed a crowded ferry in Sydney harbor. The ferry went down in about 30 seconds, trapping women and children bound for a picnic. Some passengers were injured during the crash and others remained imprisoned in salons and the engine room.
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United Frees
Sydney
Australia
Sydney Harbor
Tahiti
Governor Denies Commutation in Millikin Case
Governor Mody refused to commute the death sentence of A. V. Millikin for the murder of Mrs Virginia Petty of San Antonio. Millikin was found sane by a Caldwell county jury and death was set for early Friday. The governor also considered a reprieve to allow a U S supreme court appeal for relief.
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Associated Press
Austin
Mody
A. V. Millikin
Virginia Petty
San Antonio
Caldwell County
Millikin
United States Supreme Court
Fireman Rescues Cat From Telephone Pole
Amarillo Fire Department received an unusual call from a San Jacinto resident reporting a cat on a telephone pole. Captain Phariss led a small truck crew with Clarke Davis climbing the pole to retrieve the cat, earning scratches but delivering the pet to its owner.
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Amarillo
Central Station
San Jacinto
Fire Department
Phariss
Clarke Davis
Marilyn Miller Granted Divorce From Jack Pickford
A divorce decree to take effect after a 60 day appeal period was granted to actress Marilyn Miller from Jack Pickford by the Versailles tribunal.
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Pickford
United Press
Paris
Marilyn Miller
Jack Pickford
Versailles
Amarillo Man To Silverton For Farm Meet
P. C. Bennett head of the agricultural department of the Board of City Development will travel to Silverton Friday for a two day club and farm rally. Frank R. Phillips and T. M. Moore of West Texas State Teachers college will also attend the Silverton meeting.
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P. C. Bennett
Agricultural Department
The
Board of City Development
Silverton
Frank R. Phillips
West Texas State Teachers College
T. M. Moore
Massive Fire Destroys M and L Storage in Amarillo
A warehouse fire at East Third and Arthur streets caused losses exceeding 125000 with $20000 building damage and cargo losses from Western Union and News-Globe. Amarillo Furniture informs 60 percent of its claim is insured as firefighters from Santa Fe and others prevent greater damage near Pierce Petroleum tanks. A university school building project is planned in Philadelphia for 1500000.
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M. & L. Transfer Company
East Third
Arthur Streets
Amarillo Furniture Company
Western Union
News-Globe
Pierce Petroleum Company
Santa Fe
American Oil and Refining Company
L. D. Edwards
Pierce
Marines Clash With Bandits in Nicaragua
In Nicaragua near El Chipote a U S Marines and National Guard patrols fought multiple engagements with guerrillas. Sixty rebels were killed or wounded, one marine wounded, two guardsmen killed. The search for missing aviators Second Lt E A Thomas and Sgt Frank Dowell continues with patrols active in northwestern Nicaragua.
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Associated Press
Managua
Nic
Marine Corps
United States
el Chipote
Department of Nueva Segovia
German appoints ambassador to United States
Berlin dispatch reports President von Hindenburg approves Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm von Priftwitz Gaffron as German ambassador to the United States.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
von Hindeburg
Fredrich Wilhelm von Priftwitz- Gaffron
United States
Miners Stage Demonstration and Mine Closure in Huerfano
United Press report from Denver on November 8 notes more than 300 IWW members in Huerfano county staged a demonstration that closed one mine the Ideal mine. The event sparked questions about violation of Governor Adams non-picketing ultimatum and whether the gathering was picketing. The piece also mentions Classical High School graduates from Lynn Mass with high college enrollment.
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United Press
Denver
Huerfano
Ideal
W. H. Adams
J. B. Childes
Classical High School
Lynn
Mass
Comfort for Makers of Hairpins and Long Locks
Balm to bob troubled hairpin makers is the claim of Shulfrid Storgren of Toronto who reportedly has the world’s longest hair. Her auburn tresses measure ten feet from scalp to end and she favors natural methods for maintaining hair whether bobbed or not.
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Shulfrid Storgren
Toront
Shulfrid
Virgil Fisher Talks on Man at Rotary Club
Rev. Virgil Fisher spoke on how education draws out a man’s potential from crude beginnings. He cited the Rotary motto He Profits Most Who Serves Best and discussed ages in human development. The educational committee led the program. The group adopted a resolution thanking the Lions club for the free crippled children clinic.
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Virgil Fisher
Rotary Club
Fisher
Rotarians
The
Lions Club
Kansas Man Killed When Cars Collide
Topeka Kansas November 58 The Associated Press Cobb a Topeka capitalist was late and Dr F H Scholle general manager of the Kansas Life Insurance company was injured when their automobile was hit today by a truck near Athol.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kans
Cobb
Topeks Capitalist
F. H. Scholle
Kansas Life Insurance Company
Athol
Polish Diet Dissolved by Vice-Premier in Warsaw
In Warsaw on November 3 the Polish Diet and Senate were dissolved by Vice-Premier Bartel amid uproar as the government moved to quell opposition protests against policy dissatisfaction.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Senate
Bartel
Two Aggy Groups Will Meet Friday
The executive committee of the agricultural department of the Board of City Development will join the agricultural department of the Amarillo Real Estate Board at noon tomorrow in the Amarillo Hotel. The aim is to establish close cooperation on several important projects.
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Agricultural Department of the
Board of City Development
Amarillo Real Estate Board
Amarillo Hotel
Rabbi Sperka Ill At His Home Here
Rabbi Joshua Sperka recovers from a serious illness at his home 1920 Harrison street as doctors cite overwork. He is expected to be out in a day or two. A fund of 100000 Argentine pesos funds annual scholarships for University of Buenos Aires graduates for study at the Sorbonne in Paris, donated by Senor J. B. Saubheran.
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Joshua Sperka
Harrison Street
8. J. Goldfain
Senor J. B. Saubheran
University of Buenos Aires
Sorbonne
Paris
Brown Coat Outshines Green in Gentle Debate
Nellie shows two coats, brown and green, asking which to keep. The brown is costlier but durable and preferred by her companion who notes green is cheaper and less lasting. The speaker confirms the brown as the better buy, despite the price increase.
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Nellie
Market Reports From Five Livestock Markets and New Orleans Cotton
Hogs and cattle were steady to weak across Kansas City Chicago Fort Worth St Louis markets with varying gains in calves yearlings and veal. Cotton opened easy in New Orleans and declined early, then steadied with strong late demand and price fixes by spinners.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Chicago
Fort Worth
ST. Louis
East ST. Louis
New Orleans
Liverpool
New York
Buyink
Manchester
Flier Escapes Injury When Car Plunges
FRENCH LICK Ind Nov 3 Edway F Schlee who flew almost around the world without a mishap narrowly escaped serious injury here when his automobile plunged over an embankment late Wednesday. Schlee and his wife or their chauffeur were uninjured as the car swerved to avoid hittin another and plunged off the road.
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United Press
French Lick
Ind
Edway F. Schlee
Schlee
New York Stocks Mixed as Market Reacts to Copper and Steel
In a volatile session on Wall Street, shares of Anaconda Copper and American Smelting lead gains while American Sugar and Bethlehem Steel show strength. Major rail and industrial names including Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Baltimore & Ohio exhibit varied moves amid mixed broker sentiment.
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New York
Associated Press
Hupp Motors
Mack Trucks
Brooklyn Union Gas
du Pont
Io Oil
Colorado
Chesapeake
American Sugar
Motors
General Motors
Pierce Arrow
Chrysler
Frupp
U.S. Steel
Cane Pacific
Frisco
Midland
France
Anaconda Copper
Ns Kg
American Locomotive
American Smelting
American Tele
Teig
American Tobacco Associated Big Gorls
Atchison, Topeka A
Baltimore & Ohio
Barnsdale Corporation
Bethlehem Steel
PiCatfornia Petroleum iCerre de Paseo Copper
Chicago & Alton
Chicago & Northwestern Chite Copper
Man Found Dead in Holland Drug Store Ruins After Fire
Sam Barton aged 40 was found dead among the charred remains of his drug store at Holland eighteen miles south of here. The blaze damaged the First National Bank building nearby, total loss estimated at about 10000 dollars. Neighbors heard a possible explosion before the alarm. Mrs. Barton said he rose early to tend to his books around 4 a.m.
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Associated Press
Temple
Sam Barton
Holland
Here
First National Bank of Holland
Barton
Appeal for Clemency in Millikin Murder Case
Austin November 3. Counsel for A V Millikin prepared an appeal for clemency to Governor Moody as Millikin faces execution for the murder of Mrs Virginia Petty near New Braunfels. Millikin was declared sane by a Caldwell county jury a year after death row sentencing. Blake N Lancaster swore the man seen with Alfred Schultz in New Braunfels the night after the crime was not Millikin.
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Associated Press
Austin
A. V. Milikin
Viginia Petty
San Antonio
Millikin
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AL Smith
Col Roosevelt
Business Man
M. E. College
Dorothy McClaskey
Old Tack
B. C. D. Department
W.D.A.G
Auditorium Baptist Church
M.&l
School of Education
University of Pennsylvania
Nicaragua
Kansas
Aggie
Rabbi Sperka
Edgar A. Guest
Assocated
Dee
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Ohio
Idaho
Burbanks
Rurale
Crucible Steel
Bily
du Pont de Nemours
General Asphalt
General Electric
Nash Motors
Ohio Oil
Packard Motor
Pan-American Pet
Trans B
Phillips Petroleum Producers & Review
American
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Coca Cola
Colorado Fuel & Iron Consolidated Cigars
Great Western Sugar
Houston Oil
Hudson Motors
Hlinois “Central
Jordan Motors
Kansas City Southern Kelly-Springfield
Kennecott Copper
Sage Oil
Maak . 'Trucks
Maracaibo
Marland Oil
Miami Copper
Middle States
Missouri, Kansas
Stewart Warner
Studebaker
Texas & Pacific
Tanken
Union Pacific
U.S. Cast Iron Pipe
United States Steel
Victor Talking Machine
Willys-Overland
Woolworth
FE. Bennett & Co
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