Ben Bernie the Ole Maestrо A Look at a Violin Virtuoso
Queries on the career of Ben Bernie born Benjamin Ancel detail his rise from a frail youth to violin virtuoso and bandleader. From Mozart Institute to Loew's circuit to Roosevelt Hotel Grill and NBCs top band act, his success spans London Chicago and Hollywood with a lively, genial persona.
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Ben Bernie
Benjamin Ancel
Mama
Papa
Beny
Mozart Institute
New York
Benny
Joe Schenck
Loew
Klass
Phil Baker
Keith
Bernie
Roosevelt Hotel
N. Y
Broadway
London
Hollywood
Chicago
College Inn
WABC
National Broadcasting Company
Bet and Music Corporation of America
Winchell
Jocko
the Sherman
Frank
Walter Winchell
Mr. Volstead
Philippines Hit by Violent Typhoon After Lashing Central Islands
A typhoon described as the most violent of the season swept past central Philippines and north of Manila. Winds up to 48 mph, heavy rains flooded districts, schools were dismissed, shipping halted, and rail service halted with probable loss of life and significant destruction reported.
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Manila
P. I
Philippines
Two Autos Looted At G C Keeney Residence
Police reported two automobiles were looted from 309 North Buchanan Street between midnight and 3 AM. Casings rims and car tools were stolen from vehicles parked about 15 feet from the Keeney residence. The gas tank of one car was drained.
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G. C. Keeney
Buchanan Street
Barney E. Reilly Former Yale Athlete Dies in St Joseph
Barney E. Reilly aged 50 a former Yale athletic star who came to St Joseph as a baseball player twenty four years ago and remained to practice law died this morning after a two year illness.
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ST. Joseph
Barney E. Reilly
Yale Athletic
Police Hunt Man Who Stole Scout Car
Police search for a man who stole a police scout car from in front of city hall Tuesday night. The car was found at McKinley School with a shotgun missing. the weapon has not been recovered. Officers territory wide assist in the manhunt.
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Trate
McKinley School
Philharmonic to repeat Nov 22 concert in Amarillo
Amarillo's Philharmonic Orchestral Association plans a second performance November 22 at the Municipal Auditorium following strong demand. Belgian cellist J Paul Blitz and his 11 year old son will join guest artists, under conductor Christian Thaulow. Membership holders may exchange cards for advance seat tickets as sales open next Tuesday.
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Amarillo
The
Philharmonic
Municipal Auditorium
Philharmonic Orchestral Association
J. Paul Blitz
School of Music
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Christian Thaulow
Extra Police Patrol Frisco Port Waterfront
Police were ordered to the San Francisco waterfront to curb violence during a renewed dispute between longshoremen and employers. Both sides petitioned Secretary of Labor Perkins to intervene as they accuse the other of violating a recent ruling by the national longshoremen's board.
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San Francisco
Navy
Secretary of Labor
Perkins
National Longshoremen's Board
WCTU denounces Congress power delegation to executive
In Cleveland on November 15 the Women’s Christian Temperance Union debated a New Deal resolution. It condemns lawmakers for ceding legislative power to the executive and warns that ignoring the Constitution is a grave problem.
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Cleveland, O
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Legislative Branch
Jury Deliberating Over Negro's Fate in Shooting
A 47th District Court jury deliberates on the fate of Jack Jordan charged with assault with intent to kill after he allegedly shot his sweetheart Hattie Rowan. Rowan testified Jordan said he shot her by mistake and she was wounded in multiple areas.
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47Th District Court
Jack Jordan
Jordan
Hattie Rowan
Dear Tack seeks furnished rooms for work
A middle aged man writes to Tack seeking two to three partly furnished rooms to rent for work, asking the paper to print his note to reach potential landlords.
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Tack
Hold Suspect in Road Theft
Randall County Deputy W. L. Lyons said Clifford Barrett 29 year old ex convict arrested after the FE L Dryden Service Station robbery near Canyon Amarillo likely will not reach Potter County jail for days. Barrett admits participation but denies using a gun. John Belt of Fort Worth, arrested the day of the holdup, identified by an attendant and held in Canyon jail. Barrett has previous commitments to Texas Oklahoma state penitentaries and to Leavenworth federal prison.
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W. L. Lyons
Randall County
Clifford Barrett
Amarillo
Potter County
Canyon
Barrett
FE. L. Dryden
Canyon Highway
John Belt
Fort Worth
Texas
Oklahoma State
Leavenworth
Kans
Ickes Threatens Oil Industry Regulation At Meeting
Secretary Ickes warned at the American Petroleum Institute gathering that the government could declare the $14 billion oil industry a public utility and take control. He assailed profligacy in oil production and faulted the Texas Railroad Commission, while oil leaders kept silent amid calls for a governorwide compact and policy debate.
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Ween
Horween
Ickes
American Petroleum Institute
Axtell J. Byles
New York City
Byles
Farrish
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Marland
E. W. Marland
Oklahoma
Harry Sinclair
Calfornia
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas
Jas E. Ferguson
Miriam A. Ferguson
Railroad Commission
Ferguson
Long A. Smith
Smith
Commission
Haney
Join the Red Cross Membership Drive in Potter County
A reader offers a $1.06 Red Cross membership and urges others to join to aid the needy in Potter County. Instructions include sending name and address with the payment to the Potter County Courthouse.
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The
Red Cross
Potter County
Seek Cowboy Relatives Reported in Region
Postmaster W D DeGrassi is helping locate Gordon Rice relatives after his Texas-born cowboy was killed in a Troy Missouri auto crash. Rice, about five feet seven or eight inches tall, 135 pounds with blue eyes and light brown hair, lived on a Troy farm and had gone to the town to rodeo. Rumors say he was born near Amarillo and had a sister in the area, a mother in Iowa, and a brother in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fauls
Troy
DeGrassi
Rice
Amarillo
Iowa
New York
Missouri
Assault charge dropped in Potter County knife case
Loyd Bates a negro had an assault with intent to murder charge dismissed by District Judge Henry Bishop after prosecutors said Bill Trigg aggressor and Bates acted in self defense. Bates was indicted with a knife incident in which Trigg was stabbed. witnesses claimed Trigg attacked Bates. Wells Fargo dies at 74 in Chicago Club room likely heart attack.
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Loyd Bates
Henry
Bob Underwood
Bates
Potter County
Grand Jury
Bill Trigg
Underwood
Triggs
Trigg
Wentz Reignites Interest in Baseball and Flight
Wentz renewed interest during the World Series and recently flew his private plane to negotiate. He describes his hobbies as baseball and aviation and discusses his fortune, noting a value around 15 million dollars while preferring to be known as a former Pittsburgh high school baseball coach rather than a multi millionaire.
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Wentz
Oklahoma
Pittsburgh
Britain outlines naval treaty terms amid potential Versailles style shifts
The article reports Britain favoring the current Pacific fortifications while proposing a future U S cap on battleships to 26 000 tons and 12 inch guns and cruisers to 7 500 tons with 6 inch guns. It notes American ships at 32 500 tons and 16 inch guns and Britain seeking to raise cruiser numbers from 50 to 70.
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United States
Theritish
State pledges control over oil resources in own territories
A regional leader argues for sovereign management of oil resources without federal or state interference, asserting the right to develop energy wealth independently. The statement frames resource control as essential to national autonomy and economic security.
Death closes grudge fight in Hammond gun duel
Ike Starne died last night after a main street gunfight with Dr. Sedgie Newsom aimed at vengeance over his wife Gladys Starns. Starne fired from a prone position. officers returned fire. Starne’s father Burlin Starns was disarmed and arrested for attempted murder. his wife had separated from him after a defamation suit.
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Hammond
Ike Starne
Sedgie Newsom
Starne
Burlin Starns
Starns
Dr. Newsom
Morton of Maury County dies a noted civic builder
Morton born in Maury County Tenn died May 16 1968 at Dumas Texas after a life that included marriage to Laura Kennedy in 1892 moves to Oklahoma in 1893 and Texas in 1902 He organized the Dumas bank in 1908 later selling and regaining control He was active in Moore County and Dumas civic affairs leaving a large family including wife Laura three sons W J Morton Jr H Ezra Morton J V Morton and three daughters G R Castleman C S Walker L G Daugherty and several brothers.
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Maury County
Tenn
Laura E. Kennedy
Greer County
Oklahoma
Dumas
Mr. Morton
Moore County
Dimas
North Plains
Panhandle
Laura EF. Morton
W. J. Morton, Jr
H. Ezra Morton
Amarillo
J. V. Morton
G. R. Castleman
C. S. Walker
L. G. Daugherty
J. H. Morton
Tipton
Okla
R. W. Morton
Spearman
J. N. Morton
Rainy Texas Intermittent Showers Drench Cities
Scattered showers swept across Texas with Dallas Palestine and Corpus Christi receiving the heaviest rainfall. City totals included Dallas 1.42 inches Palestine 1.30 Austin 0.40 San Antonio 0.88 Corpus Christi 1.84 Brownsville 0.16 Del Rio 0.02 Fort Worth 0.48 Shreveport 0.02 and Oklahoma City trace. Lightning struck a Georgetown woman and Lampasas saw the end of a six month drought with heavy rain in San Angelo and Olney.
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Dallas
Navy
Texas
Palestine
Corpus Christi
Government Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Austin
San Antonio
Brownsville
del Rio
Fort Worth
Shreveport
Oklahoma City
Georgetown
Isaac Burman
Lampasas
San Angelo
Olney
Austrian government sets Dec 1 for Podjeray extradition demand
Vienna reports the Austrian government will release Capt. Ivan Podjeray unless American authorities file a formal extradition demand by December 1. The notice frames the issue as a procedural deadline affecting the fate of the captain.
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Vienna
Ivan Poderjay
Kansas City Livestock and New Orleans Cotton Markets Report
Livestock figures show hogs at 4,560 with 900 direct purchases and cash prices weaker for lighter weights. Cattle and calves total about 10,200 head with mixed activity and steady to firm quotes. Cotton in New Orleans opened steady, improved to mid day with Dec near 12.29 and May around 12.44, quotes fluctuating through the morning.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
New Orleans
Liverpool
Rndeo
Cardus credited with building strength by a Greer woman
Mrs T W Hardin of Greer South Carolina recounts relief from back weakness and side pains after starting Cardus. She says a first bottle improved her condition and continued use provided needed strength. Thousands of women testify Cardus benefits them, though the ad notes if it does not help, consult a physician.
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T. W. Hardin
Greer
Cardus
Cardut
Calafo liquid relief promises quick asthma relief
An advertisement claims Calafo liquid relieves asthma and hay fever with a money back guarantee. It promises immediate breathing relief, better sleep, and regained health for $1.00, offered by Fox Drug Co and other druggists.
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Fox Drug Co
Heiress Custody Case Focuses On Glorias Living Prospects
Judge quotes the phrase life plans to support Gloria and will decide custody after reviewing outlines from Nathan Burkan and Herbert Smyth. Gloria has resided at Mrs Whitney’s Westbury Long Island estate for over two years and favors that arrangement. Mrs Vanderbilt aims to secure a Long Island home if awarded custody.
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Nathan Burkan
Vanderbilt
Herbert C. Smyth
Whitney
Justice Carey
Europe
Long Island
Unification Effort Falls Again Among Texas Baptists
Dallas Nov 15 Messengers of the Baptist Missionary Association voted 30 to 1 against unification. Attempts to unite Texas Baptists have continued for 37 years. Rev A O Hinkle of Lockhart charged the vote was railroaded while Dr J W Harper of Waxahachie, newly elected president, smiled.
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Dallas
Texas
Baptist Missionary Association
A. O. Hinkle
Lockhart
J. W. Harper
Waxahachie
TwoPalestine Men Die In Pickup Crash Near Jacksonville
M C Cunningham 40 and W L Hope 28, both of Palestine, were fatally injured when their car hit a parked truck seven miles east of Jacksonville. Cunningham died instantly while Hope died in an ambulance en route to a hospital.
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Jacksonville
Tex
M. C. Cunningham
W. L. Hope
Palestine
Here
Cunningham
Hope
Feen a Mint Laxative For Elderly Demand
An old folks laxative ads Feena mint chewing gum style to ease bowel motion without shocking the system. It claims gentle gradual action and non habit forming use, with doctors prescribing it for pleasant correction without diet upset. Available at druggists for 15 to 25 cents.
Doctor's First Questions and The Case for Liquid Laxatives
A health note extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle liquid laxative. It argues that liquid senna formulations regulate dose, reduce harsh effects of pills, and relief constipation overnight. The ad targets adults and children, warning against strong cathartics for youngsters and urging regular use until normal bowel function returns.
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Dr. Caldwell
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Cash
Community Chest
Ile
Amarilo
V. T. Hamlin
Frisco
WCTU
Congress
Paris
Saar Basin
League of Nations Governing Commission
Thomas M. Campbell
Canyon Bastile
Neme
W. D. DeGrassi
Gordon Rice
L. Wells Fargo
Livingston Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Express Company
Japan
Britain
Pacific
Morton
Poderjay
Auburn Auto
Peter Eueneeeee
Ner Barnsdaji Oil
Aviation Nee Aly
Bethlehem Stee
Wee
Briggs Manufactees
Canada Dry
Wee Ennee
Columb Gas & Elee
Col'bian Carbon
Consol Oi Sevreses Wees
du Pont
Eastman Kodak
Elee AutorlLite
Pirestone
Goodyear
Great Northern RR
Great West Sugar —I
Internat Harvester Ie
Internat Nickel
Kelvinator Pases Ee
Kennecott Copper Ae Tne
Kresge, Ss
Epanteoes
Kroner Groe
Loew's, Inc
Lorillard
Mo Kan Texas RR
Ace
Mo Kan & Texas Ptd
Montgomery-Ward
Nat Distillers
Tee National Steel
NY Central
Aol
North Amer
North* American Co
Tee
Northern Pacific RR
Sane
Ohio Oil
Pome Packard
Penney Co. J
Wee Bees Vel
Pennsylvania RR
Wee Oy
Phillips
Aiareet
Remington Rand
Reynolds Tobacco
BOM St. Joseph
Seaboard Oil
Schulte United
Sears Roebuck
Soconey- Vacuum
South Pac. RR
Southern Railway
Stead Gas & Elec Sneer
Eeeer
Stewart-Warner Baaneeyee
Texas Corp Pobstess
Texan Golf Sulfor
Texas Pac Coal & Oi
Trans-America
Union Carbide
Union of Aneeds
United Corp
Henemes
United Gas
U S Smelting
U & Steeve
U S&s Steel
Poe
Western Union
Westinghouse Free Waste
Tala Woolworth
Humble
Penn Road
Swift
Cow Seas
Jno
Fo Clark & Co
Derry
Dee
Vies Bay
Clark and Co
Dno
Atchison Top & S
Unification OF Baptists
Russell Middleton
Certified Public Accountant
Oliver-Eakle
Americas
College Inn 7
N.B.C
Hotel Sherman
the Loop
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