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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1934
Page
1
A violent incident is reported involving Black individuals accused of being taken for an illegal ballot count. Police are investigating claims of abduction and homicide with local officials seeking witnesses and security responses.
Texas lawmakers adjourned with centennial bills stalled. The House planned to form a private Centennial Corporation, while Senate action on tax penalties and large appropriations faced delays. Leader comments blamed Senate inaction and time constraints as the session ends.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania Joseph Bruno a Republican boss and 13 relatives were held incommunicado as state police probed a shooting at a Kalayres rally that killed three and wounded 25 including several women. Police found shotguns rifles and revolvers but no machine guns. Witnesses said crossfire hit marchers and Andrew Kostichick wounded severely. Nationwide New Deal sentiment testing off year elections saw violence in Pennsylvania Missouri and Philadelphia with multiple fatalities and heavy police presence.
Amarillo residents and Panhandle region citizens are invited to a mass meeting on the National Housing Act. R A Stuart of Fort Worth and Sam R Sayers of Fort Worth will discuss the second section new construction phase. The Crystal Ballroom of the Herring Hotel hosts the 1 30 p m event. Mayor Ross D Rogers issued today.
The list asks whether states will vote Wet or Dry on liquor questions and notes variance across elections. It includes names like Vandenberg and mentions several states including Nebraska South Dakota Kansas West Virginia Florida Wyoming with party labels and options.
The Radical Socialist members of the French cabinet led by Edouard Herriot withdrew from office, signaling a collapse of Premier Gaston Doumergue's government. The move, discussed at a party leaders meeting, leaves Doumergue likely to propose collective resignations to President Lebrun.
The Ama rillo Community Chest lists The Salvation Army and Catholic Charities among participating agencies. The Salvation Army requests 5798 dollars for religious and relief work, detailing meals served 14343 beds furnished 3145 offices interviewed 4450 families aided 8546 garments 4959 shoes 861 and 1112 phone calls. Captain Charles Brennan notes 175 conversions across 759 religious meetings last year.
Rep Henry Kyle, noted anti booze and bookmaking crusader, wins 2450 from a horse at Arlington Downs. He uses the winnings to back his padlock for bookies proposal while urging district attorneys to act. Joe Greathouse collects the prize as Kyle hails a 95 to 12 House vote backing his resolution.
Seven prospects viewed ads on the first day in the Globe. For sale items include foundation garments with alterations free. One item lit, another unsold due to size. Dial 6262 to place your ad.
Arthur Brisbane notes 35 million voters will shape the Florida election and national policy. He observes high registration and interest as 49 million citizens are registered, near Roosevelt era levels, with results due by Wednesday.
Forecast covers Amarillo and nearby areas with fair skies tonight and Wednesday, slight temperature changes in New Mexico, and a high near 46 at 1 o clock. Griggs Ambulance lists phone 4311.
A federal grand jury discharged after voting on an indictment against Adam Richetti, lieutenant of Pretty Boy Floyd, over the Union Station massacre of 1933. Richetti faced three counts of aiding an escape and conspiracy to aid a federal prisoner, with possible six years and fines. Eleven others were indicted in the case.
J F P Morrison 58 a Plainview area farmer was killed instantly in a highway 28 collision on the city edge. George Green and C O Harris both of Plainview sustained only minor injuries.
Voters across Texas and other states weigh eight proposed constitutional changes while 21 candidates compete for a justice of the peace seat in Amarillo after J. V Pottinger’s death. Nationally 432 House seats and 36 Senate seats are up. Texas leans toward a Democratic sweep amid a broad party-ticket scramble.
Police reinforced at more than 3,500 polling places in Los Angeles County to curb potential violence and fraud as California votes. New Ashford shows Gaspar Bacon leading Curley in early returns for governor while Walsh leads in the Senate race. In Hyde Park, Roosevelt votes for Lehman and other Democrats in a rainstorm.
Buford Nelson twenty five of Cordell Oklahoma faced a county grand jury in Newport Arkansas on charges of murder in the drowning of his estranged wife during a fishing trip last night. Three others, Beverly Jones Bill Sherill and Andy Thorp, were indicted as accessories before and after the fact. Sherill and Jones confessed Nelson revealed plans to kill his wife and drown her. Thorp held as material witness, later arrested when indictments were returned.
New York voters elect a potentially radical new Congress to convene January 3. Defenses by Roosevelt coalition may rally big business and bankers against relief and PWA spending currency inflation and added labor privileges. Democrats claim a large bloc in the House.
The piece outlines this election's scope with 31 states selecting 44 Senators and 33 governors, 47 states voting on 492 Congressmen and 60 charter measures, seven states weighing prohibition repeal, and about 2 200 candidates for high offices. It notes Democrats claim two thirds of Congress while Republicans expect gains.
Postmaster General James A Farley told Mr Forevelt in a final report that the administration could gain six Senate seats. The note appears in a congressional page 2 summary.
In Kansas City and across the Southwest, races shape the midterm trial of the New Deal with 57 House members, seven senators, and six governors on ballots. Republicans push for gains in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma while liquor amendments appear on Kansas and Wyoming ballots. Senates in New Mexico Montana and Missouri draw national attention and Denis Chavez confronts Bronson Cutting in New Mexico. Judge Bourquin challenges Wheeler in Montana as partisan shifts unfold.
Austin voters faced eight proposed constitutional amendments as James E. Ferguson’s long influence loomed. Allred urged defeating all amendments including a tax classification plan, while Waggoner Edwards and others challenged the slate. Connally faced Goen for Senate reelection as Republicans ran a full statewide slate with no active campaign.
In Woodland California the White Hibiscus case may reach its next move with Helen Louise Doke called to testify. Prosecutor McDonald plans rebuttal testimony of Judson C. Doke’s wife, linked to Lamar Hollingshead the 22 year old poet. The defendant allegedly killed his lover in a love triangle.
In Fort Worth 230 ministers and many laymen from 26 Central Texas counties gather for the 19th Central Methodist Conference opening Preliminary board and committee meetings are held tonight Sessions start tomorrow An all-day meeting with Bishop H A Boaz and 11 presiding elders will plan next year’s appointments which will be announced at the conference conclusion Sunday
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