Roosevelt Enters White House Through Wide Open-Door
Washington Nov 11 The Democratic drive to legalize beer this winter gains steam with bets a beer bill could avoid a spring special session. Wet leaders say beer tax would yield 50 to 500 million dollars yearly, boosting revenue and balancing the budget. If the short session fails, President-Elect Roosevelt may summon a special session in the spring.
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Roosevelt Seen Opening Vast White House Chance
The piece highlights Franklin D. Roosevelt's incoming presidency with broad support across parties, a Congress ready to back his aims, and potential cuts to federal spending. It notes Democratic majorities in the House and Senate after a landslide, predicts a pivotal transition, and touches on local opinions and reflections from supporters in New Mexico about national politics and the era ahead.
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Hold up details link multiple arrests in city crimes
Capias issued for suspected assault follows store robbery. Bradley arrested after Bros. Cafe holdup at 605 North Filice Street with about $30 to $40 taken and $19 spilled. Fulbright arrested on South Polk Street. R W Carrol indicted for robbery and jailed. Others questioned and released. Oklahoma link noted.
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14 Years Later Across the Atlantic in Paris
The article recounts postwar global changes from radio spread and nations falling or rising to industrial advances and new technologies. It notes air and sea travel expanding, motion pictures turning to sound, and ongoing peace conferences while armaments rise and youth face a wartime education.
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Methodists Hold Forenoon Sessions Elect Deacons
D R Glass of Payne College Tyler explains institution needs as a free will collection for the college reaches 91.39 dollars. Bishop Hiram A Boaz will ordain eleven preachers to deacon's orders Sunday morning. Several first year class members advance to second year and report their progress during the forenoon.
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Federation of Women's Clubs shifts convention to May
The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs ended its 35th annual convention in Corpus Christi and will hold future meetings in May. Delegates toured the lower Rio Grande Valley as a May date was approved 89 to 22, replacing November. The change extends the president's term to three years and auto-inducts retiring presidents as directors.
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Automobile Pusher Free On Bond In Theft Charges
Herbert Scales was released on 1000 bond after being charged with automobile theft following his arrest while pushing a stalled vehicle in a residential area. He says he was aiding a man with a broken motor. In Fort Worth a mutilated body found on Texas and Pacific railroad tracks near Benbrook is tentatively identified as Joe Warling 35 from Troy Ohio.
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Williams Eyes First Hitching Rack in U S in 15 Years
A store owner promises a groundbreaking hitching rack with a publicity plan. He pledges a photographer to document the event and publish nationwide, noting it would be the first of its kind in the United States in years. He also references a partisan shift in the latest election report.
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Armistice Day Ceremony At Cenotaph In London
Majestic Armistice service at the Cenotaph marks England’s remembrance. King George lays a wreath for the first time since his illness, joined by the Duke of York while Queen Mary watches. Guards in bearskin hats form a hollow square as crowds fill Whitehall and Trafalgar Square. At 11 o’clock, two minutes of silence echo through the crowd.
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Warmer After Sharp Night Then Mild Weekend
A cold snap from Rockies snows chills the region with lows near 28 degrees. Light snow fell across the North Plains and east of Amarillo toward Pampa Wellington and Shamrock while western New Mexico stayed clear. Amarillo drivers faced frozen radiators but no serious vehicle damage. antifreeze sales began as mild weather returns later.
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Walker Leaves for India Amid Tammany Fallout
James J. Walker travels to India after a visit in New York with Florence Compton and Alice Leary. Reports say he will meet a maharajah he hosted during his mayoralty, then go to Paris, amid belief Tammany Hall is finished with him and politics unlikely for Walker again.
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Colorado Senate Fights Tighten Lead in Unofficial Returns
In Denver on Nov 11, Karl G. Schuyler, Republican, leads Democrat Walker by 221 votes after county revisions. Absentee ballots could decide the outcome and the party majority in Congress's short session. Final unofficial tally shows Schuyler 200,734 to Walker 200,513.
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1300 LIVES report from Camaguey amid storm devastation
An Associated Press observer from Havana describes mass destruction in Camaguey province with banana plantations leveled, thatched huts damaged, and soldiers patrolling to prevent looting. The U S Navy tug Scioto is disabled 250 miles north of Nassau, prompting rescue by Dolphin and destroyer division No 2.
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Abandonment near Jamaica rescues crew as vessels sustain damage
A weather incident near Jamaica injures or damages several ships. The crew of the Gehooner Abundance is rescued and the damaged vessels include the British freighter Phemius of Blue Funnel Line the American San Simeon of Quaker Line the British Ingola steamer the Velma Sykes from Tex and the tanker Sun. The ships continue on their course awaiting assistance.
States vote wet as Dry leaders brace tough Congress
The piece notes Borah’s view that a short session cannot settle controversial questions after 25 years in politics, while Dry leaders expect Congress to slash federal spending. Byrnes predicts Volstead Act modification by Christmas, and O’Connor seeks colleagues’ views. Returns show 11 states approving anti prohibition measures, including Louisiana Michigan New Jersey California Washington Oregon.
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Kansas City Hogs and Cattle Prices Report
Market report shows hog activity at 4,000 head with top 3.60 for 176-300 Ibs and 3.25-3.50 for 140-360 Ibs. Cattle and calves strong with light weight steers around 6.60 and feeders up to 4.76. Sheep and lambs varied with top fed lambs near 6.00 and natives around 5.75.
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