Amarillo Citizen Sends First Telegram to Roosevelt
An Amarillo resident wires Roosevelt at 8 AM offering congratulations and requesting a post office, noting Roosevelt's victory and recalling Hoover. The writer criticizes Roosevelt as lacking warmth, predicts Washington votes against him, and laments labor in politics. He eagerly anticipates Otis Clingman versus Joe Kopecky and hints Roosevelt will win big.
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Amarillo
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Erasmus Tack
Esquire
Otis Clingman
Joe Kopecky
Kopecky
Otis
Texas
Clingman
Democratic Victory Party Riff on Election Night
A verbose column mocks postmaster battles and campaign jabs as Roosevelt wins in a landslide. It mocks Republicans while praising Democrats and urging joint revelry in the city with mischief about Punchy figures like Garner and Tack.
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Roosevelt
Garner
Hurrah
Tack
Postmaster
Hoover Returns to California Amid Campaign Stop
President Hoover, welcomed by Governor Rolph, speaks to Californians at a station rally and denounces press criticism while denying ranch ownership claims. Troops guard the platform as he heads toward Palo Alto and San Francisco before departing for the Bay Area.
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Rolph
William Randolph Hearst
Hoover
San Francisco
Heckler
Palo
Alto
Calif
Nevada Valley
California
Ferry
Palo Alto
Carlinevada
What They Write To Tack Regrets Hoover Fight
Readers weigh in on the Hoover controversy with letters published in this column. The writer notes many critics speak without foundation and promises further remarks in a forthcoming print.
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Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Founda
Ledger reveals blanket indictment of Texarkana citizens
Beaumont dispatch reports a federal grand jury indictment charging about 20 Texarkana residents with liquor law conspiracy. The case remains sealed pending arrests and involves former Texarkana officers and a gang slaying as part of the charges.
Every Cough is Serious and Foley's Honey and Tar Ad
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs. It emphasizes early use to ease irritation and claims 12 ingredients and a tax-ex process. It notes 109 million bottles sold and price 80c or 68c.
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Foley
The Problem of the Sufferer free booklet offer
An advertisement for a free booklet from Omaha Von Company at 610 Keeline Building in Omaha Nebraska. It claims stomach ulcers are caused by gastric hyperacidity and cites a healing aid named ONS that aids natural healing and nourishment. The notice invites readers to request the booklet.
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Omaha von Company
Keeline Bidg
Omaha
Nebr
Zemo Offers Rapid Relief for Itching and Rashes
The ad promotes Zemo as a cooling treatment for itching, rash, and eczema claiming relief within five seconds. It cites millions of users and says rare ingredients justify prices from 5c to 1.25. It also suggests applying to pimples and ringworm for quick, clear skin.
Ozarks bound Liberty Party bearer doubts election outcome
The article describes a Liberty Party bearer weary of prospects in the Ozarks survey, saying he does not expect victory and that it makes no difference which of Hoover or Roosevelt is elected under the current financial system. Kansas City woke to snow on election day with trees and hedges blanketed in white.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Amarillo
Hoover
United States
Wes. Izzard
Houston
Bullington
Dr. Brinkley
Kansas
News-Globe
Liberty Party
Ozarks
Kansas City
Wichita Falls
Texas
Orville Bullington
Sides Claim Victory as Electorate Goes to Polls
AP reports both Hoover and Roosevelt claim momentum as voters head to polls. Hoover urges continued Republican rule while Roosevelt supporters promise a realization of American ideals. Democratic chairman Parley counters that Tuesday will bring Roosevelt victory. Sanders claims Hoover is ahead.
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Associated Press
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
New York State
Calvin Coolidge
Hoover
James A. Parley
Qurely
America
Everett Sanders
Bank Cashier Kidnapped in Highway Bandit Robbery
Three unmasked bandits robbed a bank and abducted cashier Miss Leong Schultz and two customers Zerrell Smith and Oran Durham. The hostages were released after a mile ride. Burns said Smith chased the bandit car. shots were fired. Bandits eluded pursuers, crossing the Canadian River southwest of Nara Visa.
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Burny
Canadian River
Nara Visa
John Hughes
Funeral for Boy McPherson Set At Blackburn Chapel
Funeral services for William H. McPherson 17 will be at 4 p m Wednesday at Blackburn Chapel. Burial in Llano Cemetery. Survived by four sisters Edith Hughes Novella Mary Minnie Ada and three brothers Carson Oliver Earl all of Amarillo. He died in a local hospital Monday from injuries Sunday after falling from a truck while working on a farm.
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William H. McPherson
J. W. McPherson
East Twelfth Avenue
Blackburn Chapel
Llano Cemetery
Minnie Ada McPherson
Carson
Oliver Earl McPherégop
Amarillo
Hurricane Threat Shifts as Naval Vessels Stand By
A tropical hurricane nears and ships in the Caribbean align with rescue efforts. The United Fruit steamer Tela and vessels Swan and Overton moved from Colon Panama to assist the Phemius while crew counts remain uncertain. Forecasters report the storm spreading with intensity, with Havana observatory placing its position 160 miles east southeast of Swan Island and 450 miles south of Havana.
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Dios
United Fruit
Tela
San Simeon
United States Navy
Swan
Overton
Colon
Panama
National Observatory
Havana
Swan Island
Cuba
Many Women Candidates Learn Fate at Polls Today
Ballots will decide the futures of 100 women running for national and state offices. Thirty seek Congress seats, two governorships, 68 other state posts, and three Senate bids include Hattie Caraway Esther Alfreth and Clara Harrigal. Ferguson and Bullington also figure in the gubernatorial contests across several states.
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Associated Press
Congress
Senate
Hattie W. Caraway
Arkansas
Esther Hill Alfreth
Prohibition
New Jersey
Clara Harrigal
South Carolina
Florenc P. Kahn
Cal
Edith Nourse Rogers
Mass
Ruth Baker Pratt
N. J
Mary T. Norton
Texas
Miriam A
Ferguson
Iowa
Laetitia Conrad
Bad Corneras for Bean Bag Business
Truck drivers report bean thefts near Third Avenue and Fillmore Street with about a score of 100 pound sacks stolen in recent days. C A Beveridge of Quanah says ten sacks from a truck on a vacant lot at Third Ave and Fillmore St were taken after bringing beans from New Mexico. W A Coffee of Gladstone New Mexico says nine sacks were stolen from a truck near 219 Fillmore Street.
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Third Avenue
Fillmore Street
C. A. Beveridge
Quanah
Beveridge
New Mexico
W. A. Coffee of
Gladstone, N. M
Amarillo Records New Fall Low At 28 Degrees
Amarillo posted a record fall low of 28 degrees during election morning with frost on the ground and no wind. By noon the temperature recovered to 47 as skies cleared and the forecast called for fair and warmer weather. Fresher moisture from Rocky Mountain storms brought only a few snow flakes to North Plains.
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Amarillo
Mercury
Funeral services for Charles Henry Smith at 4 o clock Tuesday
Charles Henry Smith age 68 died Sunday night at his home 301 North Lamar Street. Services will be held at 4 PM Tuesday at Griggs Funeral Chapel with Rev W B Sibley of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Interment Llano Cemetery. He was a retired farmer. Survived by five sons and two daughters W H E OC and R B all of Rule H M and M P both of Lorenzo Mrs Mamie Vaughn of Lueders and Mrs B B Eubanks of Ivanhoe.
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Charles Henry Smith
North
Lamar Street
Griggs Funeral Chapel
W. 8. Sibley
Calvary Baptist Church
Llano Cemetery
Smith
W. H
E. OC
R. B
Rule
H. M
M. P
Lorenzo
Mamie Vaughn
Lueders
Hoover poorhouse for Roosevelt in Virgin Islands note
Democrats in St. Thomas as a cable to Governor Roosevelt express unanimous support. They recall his May remark that Virgin Islands have military value and his joke about paying 25 million dollars for them creating a “poor house” for most of the population.
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Hoover Poorhouse
Roosevelt
Thomas
Virgin Islands
Hoover
Islands
Duck Hunt Victim Improves After Gun Accident
Robert Bell age 23 of 412 A West Sixteenth Avenue rests at Northwest Texas Hospital after a duck gun misfire four miles west of Friona wounded him. He underwent surgery early Monday and doctors indicated possible amputation of a toe or foot.
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Robert Bell
Sixteenth Avenue
Northwest Texas
Bell
Friona
City Commission Meeting Likely Postponed
The city commission’s Tuesday session was not decided by early afternoon due to the national election and light routine business. Mayor Ross D. Rogers said it was unlikely the commission would convene this week.
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Ross D. Rogers
Train Rider Killed In Tucumcari Fall
Jesse D. Mason a 51 year old from Roseville California was killed instantly in Tucumcari New Mexico when he fell beneath a freight train while attempting to board. Witnesses said Mason grabbed for a hold but failed and the impact threw him under the wheels. The body was severed and found near 512 Riverside Avenue in Roseville.
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Tuccumcari
N. M
Jesse D. Mason
Roseville
Calif
Mason
Addres
Riverside Avenue
Oil Session Referred as House Fails to Quorum
The oil session defined actual value as the retail by products value minus costs and reasonable profit. It was referred to the oil gas and mining committee. Bill blocking consideration on tax and franchise funds was protested. The House adjourned for lack of quorum and no Senate session was held.
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Committee of Oil, Gas and Mining
Palmer
House
Senate
School Tax Statements Mailed After Valuation Change
Statements of 1932 school taxes are being mailed now. George Waddill, business manager, cites a delay caused by a change in valuations just after the tax rolls were completed.
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George Waddill
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Tables Prices
Livestock figures from Kansas City show hogs about 1 900 head with prices up to 15 cents higher than Monday for many grades. Cattle totals around 6 500 with steady to strong demand. calves and vealers vary by weight. Sheep around 2 000 with lambs firm to higher, ewes and feeder lambs also listed.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Eod
Choice
How One Man Lost 22 Pounds
Detroit man Herman Rankis reports relief from rheumatism and a 22 pound weight loss after using Kruschen Salts. He credits a morning dose and dieting for safety and speed. The ad promises a 4 week bottle with a money back guarantee and lists Fox Drug Co City Drug Stores Post Office Drug Co as suppliers.
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Herman Rankis
Detroit
Fox Drug Co. City Drug Stores
Post Office Drug Co
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