Rodeo Girl Lorena Trickey Acquitted in Cowboy Lover Death
Lorena Trickey, rodeo performer from Lakeview Oregon, was acquitted of murdering her cowboy lover Slim Harris. The self defense verdict followed weeks in jail and a tense trial as Trickey recounted mistreatment by Harris. She celebrated freedom amid support from fellow rodeo workers and cowboys.
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Lorena Trickey
Slim Harris
Oregon
United Press
Lakeview
Ore
Miss Trickey
Slim” Harris
Harris
Explosion destroys Pittsburgh gas tank area and injures many
The blast crushed the Joseph Horne warehouse and damaged streets and utilities in the North Side. Police blocked off a one mile area as 500 to 600 people were injured and taken to hospitals. responders used private cars and trucks to aid victims. Government forecaster WB Brotzman described the pressure surge and building sway.
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WB Brotzman
Oliver Building
Oliver
Presbyterian
Allepheny
Inter Institution
Amarillo Old Tack's Bold City Improvement Plan
A long imperative list proposes lower advertising rates and utilities, cleaner streets, more parks, a municipal pool and golf course, viaducts, lake access, and traffic discipline. It calls for new industries, better wages, and livable living conditions, with focus on parks, streets, and fair pricing for residents.
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Bivins Lake
Amarillo
San Jacinto
Tactless Texan Erasmus Tack Out of City Today
Erasmus Tack, famed as the Tactless Texan, was away from town today and is expected to return in time to file his column tomorrow.
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Erasmus Tack
Oil Warehouse Burned at Morrison Colorado
Morrison Colorado Nov 14 Fire of unknown origin destroyed a Continental Oil Co warehouse and damaged a dance pavilion nearby as water from bucket brigades battled the blaze Firefighters prevented the tall warehouse with large gasoline tanks from being struck by lightning No effort was made to save the dance hall adjoining grocery store cafe and garage were damaged estimated total damage several thousand dollars
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United Press
Morrison
Colo
Continental Oil Co
Trial resumes for suspended Chicago schools head
In Chicago the trial of William McAndrew, suspended superintendent of schools, continues after a week of civic tension. The case, charging insubordination and pro British propaganda, has dragged on for nearly two months with sessions weekly, as McAndrews term nears expiry making it unlikely to dominate winter news. Charles Grant Miller of the Patriotic League for the Preservation of American History is among witnesses expected to testify about alleged English efforts to influence American education.
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United Press
Chicago
William McAndrew
McAndrew
Charles Grant Miller
The
Patriotic League For the Preservation
Prince Henry Injured as Horse Falls During Hunt
Prince Henry, younger brother of the Prince of Wales, narrowly escaped serious injury in Melton Mowbray England as his horse fell at an obstacle during foxhunting. He was thrown over the animal and rolled aside unharmed, then resumed the hunt on another mount.
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United Press
Melton Mowbray
England
Prince Henry
Prince of Wales
Henry
Fire at Deline Manufacturing injures one and leaves 135 workers jobless
A Denver fire damaged the Deline Manufacturing Company plant early today. One man, Carl Edward Schoen, 60, a crippled janitor, retrieved through flames to sound the alarm and suffered minor burns. Fire crews from 20 apparatus and 120 firefighters battled the blaze, causing about 50,000 dollars in damage and rendering 135 workers unemployed.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Deline Manufacturing Company
Carl Edward Schoen
Violent tremors felt in Santiago area at dawn
Violent earth shocks lasting nearly a minute were reported in Santiago Chile at 3 26 am. The tremors were felt as far as Valparaiso and inland areas. Some houses sustained damage from the quake.
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Santiago
United Press
Chile
Valparaiso
Cotton consumption slows in October across lint and linters
The census bureau reports October cotton use at 612,935 bales of lint and 73,193 of linters, both below September figures of 627,321 lint and 78,260 linters and October last year’s 563,361 lint and 75,404 linters, indicating a slower month.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Flashes of Life by the Associated Press blend
A collection of brief notes from New York and Hollywood. Cynicism as a medical symptom at Presbyterian hospital. Vanderbilt memories and a late night ride through Central Park. Mrs. Whiffen delaying retirement until Dempsey and Tunneys final fight. Jack Elder praised at the actor equity ball. Hollywood notes claim weekly salaries of a thousand dollars will soon be rare.
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Associated Press
New York
Social Service Department
Presbyterian Hospital
Dempsey
Tunney
Thomas Whiffen
Equity
Jack
Ruth Elder
Thanksgiving Program Plans for City
Amarillo pastors announced a joint Thanksgiving service at First Christian church at 10 oclock Thanksgiving day. The annual event draws capacity crowds with Dr. F W O Malley presiding. The program includes prayers, readings, a Declaration of Independence, sermons by bishops Seaman and Gerkin, offerings and benediction. Special music by the First Christian choir under Mrs Charles F Smith.
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First Christian Church
Amarillo
F. W. O'Malley
Presiding
G. L. Yates
First Baptist Church
Allingham
Congregational Church
Thomson
Central Presbyterian Church
Gerkin
Seaman
Stuckey
G. H. Bryant
North Amarillo Methodist Church
Charles F. Smith
British hot dogs wear winter overcoats at games
London reports that hot dogs sold at football fields now come with a glass paper jacket to protect them from germs. Spectators initially misread the covering as extra pepper and warmth, but new health rules require food jackets for snacks at outdoor events.
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Associated Press
London
Jack Frost
Health Department
New Laid Egg Named London’s New Elephant
London gains a diminutive elephant called New Laid Eye from Burmah. His mother Black Diamond is described as docile with ample rations, while keepers call the young elephant Rotten or New Laid Egg, noting the playful origin of his name and the crowd’s mixed reactions.
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Associated Press
London
Frech
Ted
Murder Trial In Fatal Fist Fight Postponed
Colorado Springs today postponed the murder trial of E S Wagner in the death of Christian Christensen after a fist fight at a roadhouse on August 21. The delay follows a continued hearing in a separate case. Martha Mints of Kansas City travels to defend Wagner as the defense cites an alleged insult about her. Mrs Wagner and her 7 year old son traveled from Amarillo to support him.
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United Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
E. S. Wagner
Christian Christensen
Wagner
Martha Mints
Kansas City
Christensen
Misa Mints
Colorado
Amarillo
Texas
Cushing
Oklahoma
Milwaukee man confesses wife murder plot and hireling killer
Alvin Greenwaldt confessed after a week of questioning that he planned to kill his wife for her 20600 life policy and hired Arthur R. Betzhold to strangle her. Betzhold admitted doing the actual slaying and the body was found on a highway. Greenwaldt said he was attacked but police doubt the injury caused two hours of unconsciousness.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Alvin Greenwaldt
Arthur R. Betzhold
Betzhold
Kelley
Greenwaldt
Revolvers Urged for London Bobbies
London presses debate firearms for policemen as crime rises and officers face gunfire at night. Advocates say modern times require better protection beyond a light club and the old truncheon lauded in past eras.
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Associated Press
London
England
Bushman and mule count echo Army supply quirk
In brief items from across the nation a former $10,000 recipient notes a curious Army ratio of a mule to 2.3 soldiers. Ruth Elder reportedly rejects a $100,000 Ziegfeld offer for twenty two weeks. A birthday party in New Jersey reveals family details including great grandchildren. A monument plan and a deceased fiddle performer are documented, along with a meteor shower forecast for three nights.
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New York
Ruth Elder
Ziegfeld
Laws to Restrict Aviators Under Consideration in London
London lawyers specializing in aviation say new air laws are needed to cover crashes and assign fault. They argue negligence in flight should be treated like careless driving, with legal action possible for injuries or deaths caused by pilots.
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Associated Press
London
All-British Christmas Pudding Recipe Promoted
The empire marketing board proposes England-wide use of a single pudding recipe from King George’s chef. It combines ingredients from across the empire including Australian currants Canadian apples South African raisins New Zealand suet and more with two quarts of old English beer as an optional addition. Sauce would also be empire sourced.
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Associated Press
London
Empire Marketing Board
England
King George's
New Zealand
West Indies
Irish Free State
Ceylon
Straits Settlement
Cyprus
United Kingdom
Cedard
Empire
The Little Midshipman Guards a London Publisher
A two foot high wooden naval officer figure, carved in Nelson era uniform, guards a nautical publisher in the Minories. Dickens popularized the piece as the Little Midshipman and a brass plate cites its origin from Dombey and Son. Persian radio sets are rare while Texas ships poultry to New York and Chicago amounts reach millions of pounds.
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Associated Press
London
Dickens
Minories
Nelson
Charles Dickens
Dombey and Son
Texas
New York
Chicago
Obregon assassination attempt leaves three held
Three men named as suspects in yesterday's attack on former president Obregon were detained in Mexico City. The assailants fired bombs at Obregon's car near tepee park as he returned from Chapultepec, wounding him slightly and damaging the vehicle. A fourth man fled, police said. Obregon later attended a bullfight and appeared unwell but is recovering.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Eral Alvaroz
Mexico
Ation
Gen
Didate
Calles
Fuerto Ruitz Andrancisco Olvera
Sam- Antonio Tirado
Obregon
Chapimobile
Tepee Park
Oil plots trial tied to government attorneys and Burns agents
Government lawyers described the Oil plots trial noting McMullin used his car from Philadelphia and acted as chauffeur for W Burns in Washington. Owen J Roberts directed McMullin to continue spy work after Pinchot sent him on October 24, while fourteen Burns agents questioned a leak and confronted a department official in a staged meeting.
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MccMullin
Philadelphia
W. Burns
Washington
Owen J. Roberts
McMullin
Pinchot
Burns
When I See the Good in People by Edgar A. Guest
A poem reflecting on human nature. It contrasts days of goodwill with moments of irritation, noting how mood shapes perception of others. The speaker finds goodness when cheerful and credits personal attitude for faults observed in others.
Fort Worth and Midwest Livestock Markets Report
Fort Worth cattle and hog markets show varied receipts with steers and fat cattle selling up to $11.00 per cwt and hogs around $9.20. Oklahoma City and Kansas City run slower to steady trading as cattle, calves, and sheep prices range with notable top figures. Chicago grain, New York cotton, and St Louis livestock rounds accompany the mixed market picture.
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Fort Worth
Associated Press
Kansas City
ST. Louis
The
East ST. Louis
French trade schools mold Rome prize winners
In France, trade training schools, notably Saint Estienne, produce Prix de Rome winners and many skilled leaders in printing, engraving, and related crafts. The institution shapes 300 pupils into sought after foremen and superintendents as apprenticeship wanes and artistic, vocational schooling rises.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Saint Estienne
Bez
Monument planned for D Artagnan in Auch Bearn
Paris reports a committee of gentlemen in Auch Bearn plans a bronze plaque on the house where the real D Artagnan was born to honor the musketeer famed in Dumas The Three Musketeers for his duels love affairs and military prowess. Charles de Batz Comte de Castelmore adopted the name D Artagnan to honor the Gascon knight errant.
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D’artagnan
Santry
Stone
Auch
Bearn
Dumas
Charles de Baatz
Comte de Castelmore
d‘Artagnan
Chevalier
New York Cotton Market Opens Easier on Warmer South
The cotton market opened easy amid warm south weather, with early declines of 5 to 15 points. Citing a Census Bureau report showing October U S consumption of 612,025 bales, futures rallied after the call but later eased on liquidation and near month selling. December to March positions switched heavily as prices hovered near down levels by midday.
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New York
Associated Press
New Orleans
Liverpool
British Board of Trade
Rela
Census Bureau
Southern Railroads
International Harvester
Mercantile
Arnold Constable
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
Bloomingdale Brothers
Gimbel Brothers
Associated Dry Goods
Kayser Silks
U. S
Mathieson
International Tiarvester
Victor Talking Machine
American
Pierce Arrow
Wanna
Brooklyn
Manhattan Transit
Northwest Texas conference pledges 500000 endowment for Amarillo college
The Northwest Texas conference of the Methodist Episcopal church pledges to raise 500000 for a permanent endowment to support a new A standard senior college on seven hundred acres north of Amarillo. Citizens of Amarillo will contribute 200000 for a administration building funded by Lee Bivins. The plan allows sale of church or public building sites from the land with mayoral agreement.
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Amarillo
Lee Bivins
Northwest Texas
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Bivins and Associates
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