Garden Thrills Amarillo in Historic Concert at Municipal
A long review extols Mary Garden's Amarillo performance as a brilliant triumph. The writer hails her vitality, voice range, and artistry, noting the audience’s rapt reaction, gown, and stage presence while contrasting with prior visits. He credits her as a supreme artist and criticizes past performances as inferior.
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Old Tack
Mary Garden
Amarillo
Miss Garden
Municipal Auditorium
Garden
Encore loving praise for Dansereau and Mary Garden
The column lauds pianist Dansereau for superb performance and crowd-pleasing encores. It notes a meeting at the author’s home, a fascination with Dansereau’s hands, and a lighthearted golf remark. The writer plans a short hiatus and rounds up local notices about lost dogs, rewards, and community calls for Armistice Day events.
Remarkable Palo Duro view inspires gifts and shows
Anecdotes describe a photographed Palo Duro Canyon viewed with intense appreciation. Miss Garden praises ham and ice gifts from Amarillo and plans to place the photo in a Monte Carlo villa collection. A Legion charity show, Corporal Egan, is announced for November at the auditorium with local surprises.
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Palo Duro Canyon
Europe
Monte Carlo
Carl Weber
Harvey House
Amarillo
Miss Garden
Corporal Egan
Legion
Elizabeth I and copper industry headlines mingle with empire tales
The piece blends historical notes on Elizabeth I’s lovers and executions with modern stock and copper sector chatter. It cites Anaconda Copper Daniel Packling, Utah Copper, and Union Minière in the Congo, plus a Jewish employment boycott and Kaiser era diplomacy as context for economic and political shifts.
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Mr. Ryan
Anaconda Copper
Daniel C. Packling
Utah Copper
Africa
Rhodesia
Miniere
Belgian Congo
Ryan Jackling
Congo
Kicks and Jokes Dear Tack Roses and Banter
A reader sends a light anecdote about a young couple strolling past a log on the roadside. They muse what they would be if not themselves, the girl comparing herself to a blooming rose and the young man pondering his own wishful transformation.
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Mary
John
Divorce Case Update Reveals Alleged Cruelty Claims
The hearing resumed with Mrs. Turman, 32, testifying that Turman abused her for about a decade since their September 1920 marriage. Rufus Garrett, Turman’s attorney, presented photos of a football player to challenge fidelity. Mason, a 21-year-old student, was mentioned amid questions about a Colorado camp encounter.
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Turman
SMU Star Weldon Mason Quoted in Turman Divorce Hearing
Dallas AP report notes attempts to obtain a statement from SMU football star Weldon Mason amid L C Turman divorce proceedings in Fort Worth. University officials initially said Mason was in class and would not be called, then said his whereabouts were unknown as his father traveled from Lometa.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Weldon
Mason
Southern Methodist University
L. C. Turman
Fort Worth
Lometa
Camproom Allegations In Turman-Led Confrontation
Testimony at the Colorado camp included Mrs Turman denying intimate relations with Mason and insisting she was merely friends. Mrs Murphy from Texas Christian University confirmed their friendship and night rides but could not rule out others being present in the room.
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Turman
Texas Christian University
Colorado
Murphy
Negro Shot Near Polling Booth In Cleveland
Anderson Price, a black man, was shot and probably fatally wounded by an assailant firing from an upstairs window near a Miles Heights polling place in Cleveland. Police said the shooting followed a quarrel at the election booth and initial reports claimed an officer had been killed.
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Cleveland
United Press
Anderson Price
Miles Heights Village
Republican Club Robbed in New York City
Two men robbed a downtown Republican club in New York City fleeing with over 500 dollars from several patrons including former Judge Alexander Wolf who lost about 500 dollars. Police described the incident as a street robbery with multiple victims.
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Associated Press
New , York
Alexander Wolf
Voter 80 Falls Dead At Polls In Cincinnati
John Windhorst, 80, collapsed and died at a voting booth in Cincinnati Ohio as he prepared to cast his ballot. A physician attributed death to heart failure.
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Associated Folk
Cincinnati
Ohio
John Windhorst
Complete Plans for Armistice Program
The final windup of Armistice Day program plans will be the feature of Hanson Post unit of the American Legion Auxiliary in their Legion Hall meeting Tuesday night.
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Bob Cox
Bob Clark
Badgers
M. A. Colts
American Legion
Mary Garden
Hanson Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Crudgington To Be Luncheon Speaker
Judge J W Crudgington will discuss conservation of gas in the Amarillo gas field at the Amarillo Real Estate Board luncheon on Wednesday.
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Crudgington
Amarillo
J. W. Crudgington
Negro Porter Freed on Bond After Liquor Arrest
Warren Walker a negro porter at the Cooper Hotel was released on bond after being arrested Monday night on liquor law violation charges. Deputies recovered eight pints of whiskey at the scene.
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Warren Walker
Cooper Hotel
Sheriff's Deputies
Hobbs Awaits Requisition for Return
Bert Hobbs alias R M Harmon is wanted by at least two states for forgery. Amarillo police say Harmon, held in the city jail after arrest by them, refused extradition waivers. Sheriff J R Greer, Clinton Oklahoma, requested his return. Harmon known in Jennings Louisiana as R M English. Partner Jess Ratcliff arrested at Pampa on forgery charge. Police expect requisition papers to proceed.
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Bert Hobbs
Sling R. M. Harmon
Amarillo
J. R. Greer
Clinton
Oklo
Harmon
Greer
Jennings
R. M. English
Jess Ratcliff
Pampa
Mother of Amarillians Dies Monday
Mrs. T. C. Scales mother of Rolla H. Scales and Mrs. Harris Kimbro died at her Trenton home after illness. Mr. Scales and the Kimbros traveled to attend funeral services, with Mrs. Scales hospitalized several months.
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T. C. Scales
Rolla H. Scales
Harris Kimbro
Jewel Scales
Trenton
October Amarillo building permits total 1705909 dollars
Building permits issued in October in Amarillo amount to 1 705 909 dollars in construction. A. W. Smalley, city building inspector, saw forty six permits processed last month per a report by Mrs. E G Atkinson. October totals include two mercantile permits 2500 dollars 15 apartment and residence 25875 dollars 29 repair permits 18908 dollars total 44533 dollars.
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Amarillo
A. W. Smalley
E. G. Atkinson
Unanimous American Legion Resolution Urges Texas Unemployment Relief Commission
The American Legion executive committee in Austin approves a resolution dated October 19 urging Texas to create a state unemployment relief commission. It notes widespread unemployment and lack of a relief agency and calls for legislative action to study and devise relief measures and future safeguards with a seven legionnaire committee to cooperate with the state commission.
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The
American Legion
Austin
Texas
United States
State Commission
Texas vote in 11 county district faces close race
The district from the hills above San Antonio to Corpus Christi polls expect a tight result as San Antonio Democratic leaders back the Republican cause amid factional rifts in Bexar County, known for a long standing political ring.
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San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Bexar County
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Aids Constipated Babies
A vintage ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle bowel remedy for babies with constipation, colic, and fussiness. It claims a physician with thousands of births used it, noting half a teaspoon relieves issues in hours and that it suits adults and elderly alike. It emphasizes pleasant taste and universal availability in drugstores.
Democrats Eye House and Senate Shifts in 1928 Elections
The article outlines the 1928 election math for Democrats needing 137 gains plus 81 unopposed to seize the House and 18 Senate seats to reach a majority, with Republicans requiring fewer. It notes key races in Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Idaho, and Oklahoma, including Heflin Bankhead tensions and Pinchot Hemphill contests, and warns turnout could decide close contests.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Coolidge
Heflin
Illinois
Ohio
Massachusetts
Lewis-McCormick
Bulkley- McCulloch
Simeon D. Fess
Republican National Committee
J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
John H. Bankhead
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
John M. Hemphill
Borah
Idaho
Davis
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Oklahoma
Thomas P. Gore
W. B. Pine
Voting Machines Defective Cause Confusion in New York
Confusion spread at multiple NY polling places after polls opened as voting machines in the 7th district failed, forcing some voters to use paper ballots an hour later. Socialist HQ complained of crowding at a sixth district polling site. A deputy AG headed to swear out warrants for those responsible.
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New York
Mth
Sixth
Alabama Chooses Intra Party Democratic Showdown
Alabama voters faced a major Democratic contest echoing the Hoover Smith clash of 1928. The election aimed to test the regular party machine's control as J Thomas Heflin faced bolting pressures, with a projected turnout exceeding 250000 under clear November skies.
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Alabama
United Press
Birmingham
Ala
J. Thomas Heflin
Red fire era ends as Illinois voters hit polls for senate race
Illinois off year campaign peaks at the polls with Ruth Hanna McCormick James Hamilton Lewis and Lottie Holman O Neil seeking the senate. Forecasts predict a record vote amid mild weather as campaigns close across Cook County and downstate.
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United Press
Chicago
Illinois
Ruth Hanna McCormick
James Hamilton Lewis
Lottie Holman
O'Neil
Cook “County
Pennsylvania Battle Is Better in Gubernatorial Race
Philadelphia reports a heated Pennsylvania governor contest as about 2,000,000 voters vote between Gifford Pinchot and John M. Hemphillan. The election is seen as a potential test on prohibition with many watching closely for a close final count.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
John M. Hemphillan
New York voters choose between Roosevelt and Tuttle for governor
In New York on election day, three million voters faced a race between Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt Democrat and Charles H. Tuttle Republican with implications for the 1982 presidential contest.
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New York
United Press
Franklin JD. Roosevelt
Charles H. Tuttle
I Know the World Is Full of Sin
Uncle Dan McWherry reflects on sin and sorrow yet finds joy in social evenings with friends. He recalls his auntie’s death and a life tempered by toil loss and disappointment but saved by human kindness and personal gratitude for being born.
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Dan McWherry
Political stakes hinge on state delegation at national convention
The text argues that securing the state’s sizable delegation could propel a candidate to national prominence, while losing would leave the candidate stuck in limited political reach.
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Ular
Expect Word on Viaduct Aid Shortly
State Highway Department to decide on state aid for the North Fill more Street subway. City commission expects a definite answer soon after engineers survey the site. Planned clearance would be 10 feet instead of 15 feet as suggested in Austin during a conference with city officials. State aid promised September 15 under former chairman R S Sterling.
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State Highway Department
North Fillmore Street
City Hall
Austin
R. S. Sterling
State Highway Commission
Parker Child Succumbs to Illness at Six Weeks
Frances Claire Parker six weeks old the daughter of Mr and Mrs Newman Parker of 810 Tennessee Street died at a local hospital at 11 15 Tuesday morning. Survived by parents one brother Newman Joseph Jr and one sister Theresa Jeanne. Body at Griggs Funeral Chapel pending arrangements.
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Frances Claire
Newman Parker
Tennessee Street
Newman Joseph, Jr
Theresa Jeanne
Griggs Funeral
Police Seek Escaped Colorado Convict Heading Toward Amarillo
Amarillo police hunt for Fred Nicholas an escaped convict from Canon City Colorado died warden said Tuesday. The 87 year old man is believed driving a pea green 1929 Essex coach with Colorado tag 2990. He is 5 9 1/2 142 pounds brown hair brown eyes no offense listed.
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Amarillo
Fred Nicholas
Nicholas
Colorado Penitentiary
Canon City
Colorado
Cotton market trims losses as mills resume operations
Cotton opens 2 to 4 points lower with light trade and liquidation before a government report. Prices fluctuate within a small range, December at 11.11, January 11.26, March 11.51, with mills buying on scale down orders and a steady undertone. Liverpool spot and futures show mixed levels, while Chicago produce and poultry markets move on with modest pricing.
Kansas City Livestock Markets Report From Nov. 4
The Kansas City cattle hogs and sheep lists show 6 000 hogs with prices up to 9.15, 9 000 cattle and 2 000 calves with varied grade ranges, steers and heifers in the 8.50 to 19.25 band, cows 5.00 to 7.25, vealers up to 10.00, and stockers 6.50 to 7.50. Sheep at 6 000 head remain generally steady with lambs around 7.25 to 7.89 and feeder lambs 6.00 to 6.75.
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Kansas City
The
Associated Press
Mentodene Promises Quick Relief For Coughs
An ad touts Mentodene as a fast acting cough remedy with a secret ingredient and six supporting compounds. It claims instant soothing of coughs bronchitis and chest congestion, with safe use for all ages and a money back guarantee. It urges purchase from a druggist and notes low cost.
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Republic Life Insurance Company of Dallas
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