New Little Tunney Brings Joy to Boxing Greats Family
Arthur Brisbane notes the era of world worry as Japan and China clash in Manchuria and Europe debates armament cuts. John D. Rockefeller at 94 reflects on sunshine and poetry while James Tunney welcomes a son, promising an intelligent citizen with a strong mother. Prof. Reid, smokeless powder inventor, dies at 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Florida
Associated Press
Mr. Rockefeller
James Joseph Tunney
W. F. Reid
U S Hands Off In Texas Oil Ouster Suits
Federal trade commission takes no formal notice of Texas oil company ouster suit and says its advisory rules do not shield violators from prosecution. In Austin, liens and garnishments target Magnolia Petroleum Paso Tex Shell Humble Oil. In Ardmore, a split arises over prosecution leadership in the murder trial of two ex deputies for killing Mexican student Manuel Gomez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Texas Oil Company
Commission
Austin
U.P
Texas
James V. Allred
Everett Looney
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Paso ‘Tex Company
Shell Petroleum Corporation
Humble Oil and Refining Company
T. A. Benford
Harris County
Humble
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Grandi Guarded In New York Amid Anti Fascist Threats
Italy’s Foreign Minister Dino Grandi arrived in New York under heavy police guard after threats of anti Fascist demonstrations. A 1500 strong police detail escorted him from Jersey City to Manhattan where he met Mayor Walker at City Hall before boarding a train to Philadelphia. Posters branded him wanted for arson and murder circulated ahead of the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dino Grandi
Italy
New York City
America
State Department
Grandi
Washington
Jersey City
N. J
Macom
Edward P. Mulrooney
Broadway
City All
Irving Plaza
15Th Street
Irving Place
City Hall
Walker
Batery Park
City Hall Park
Battery
Philadelphia
Signora Grandi
Snow Flurries Across Panhandle Warmth Returns
Winter brought flurries to Amarillo and the northern Panhandle last night while a pale sun emerged this morning. Reports note light snow widespread with Boise City at four inches and Stratford at one inch. Temperatures rose from 30 to 48 degrees as forecasts call for continued cold, fair weather tonight and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Panhandle
United States Weather Bureau
Santa Fe Railroad
Canyon
South Plains
Santa Fe
Boise City
Stratford
Rock Island
Fort Worth
Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas Sunday
Forecast for Amarillo and vicinity calls for fair tonight and Saturday with colder highs. West Texas sees a fair night, Saturday cloudy and colder with freezing north portion. New Mexico mostly fair and warmer tonight, Saturday fair in south, unsettled north with possible snow northeast and much colder east portion. Extremes: 48 and 30. Griggs ambulance 4311.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Southwestern radio audition winners named in district finals
John B. Metcalf and Lavon Graham Holden won the southwestern district finals of the fifth national Atwater Kent radio audition. They receive scholarships, a share of $25,000 prizes, and a shot at the national contest on December 13. Edith G. Noel placed second in the girls’ section. WFAA Dallas broadcast the district contest. Finals will be aired from New York on a network of 46 stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
John B. Metcalf
Austin
Tex
Lavon Graham Holden
Pittsburgh
Kan
Atwater Kent
Edith G. Noel
Seguin
WFAA
Dallas
New York
Missing Houston officers feared after fishing trip
Two Houston officers Motorcycle Officer Clarence Thrash and Juvenile Officer Lee Jones vanished after a fishing trip off Seabrook bay. They left Wednesday promising to return and have not been heard from since Thursday as a search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouston
Texas
Houston
Clarence Thrash
Lee Jones
Seabrook
Billie Burke to Star in The Vinegar Tree at City Auditorium
America's foremost comedienne Billie Burke appears in The Vinegar Tree in New York City at City Auditorium on Tuesday November 24 1931. Tickets priced 50 cents to 3 dollars go on sale at Globe News office City Drug Store and by mail to Wilbur C. Hawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Billie Burke
New York
City Auditorium
Globe- News
Wilbur C. Hawk
City Drug Store
Senator Bingham seeks national referendum on prohibition
Senator Bingham Republican Connecticut plans a resolution to repeal the 18th Amendment and submit the question to state conventions for a new amendment. The measure would have states decide liquor regulation and Congress retain interstate commerce power with limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Bingham
Connecticut
Kell Speaks on Changing Business Conditions at Noon Luncheon
A large attendance of 253 businessmen heard Frank Kell of Wichita Falls discuss Changing Business Conditions at a noon luncheon in the Herring Hotel. Over 20 out-of-town visitors were present, and Kell, a noted Southwest leader with milling ranching railroad and banking interests, arrived with his son Joe A. Kell and E. M. Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kell
Wichita Falls
Herring Hotel
Kell
Joe A. Kell
E. M. Perkins
Springer, N. M
Mr. Kell
W. H. Fuqua
Cashier Bonds On Bank Robbery Charge in Palestine
Porter Cooper cashier of the First National Bank of Palestine was freed on 5000 bond after an examining trial for attempting to rob the bank Wednesday of 8368. Howard Wingate, 21, was held on a similar charge. Wingate also faced a charge of robbing the bank on March 28. Berry's rug cleaning. 905 W. 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Tex
Porter Cooper
First National Bank of Palestine
Howard Wingate
Wingate
First National Bank
All Reserved Seats Gone for Grid Game Thanksgiving
The chamber of commerce reports all reserved seats for the Lubbock Amarillo football game on Thanksgiving Day have sold. Total reservations reach 9 595 at Butler Field. General admission tickets remain available at the chamber offices as demand continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Chamber of Commerce
Butler Field
Snow Blanket Reaches Oklahoma Panhandle
Snow and sleet fall across the Oklahoma Panhandle and eastern New Mexico with a two to three inch depth. Boise City Stratford and Vega Tucumcari and Clayton report precipitation as a cold front moves through. Forecasters expect clearing skies and warmer temperatures later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Borger
South Plains
Oklahoma Panhandle
New Mexico
Boise City
Okla
Stratford
Vega
Tex
Tucumcari
Clayton
N. M
Northwest faces blizzards snow storms and cold
Snow blankets sweep the northwest as blizzards and storms move south from the Canadian line. Montana Wyoming and Colorado report severe conditions with several mountain passes blocked and near zero temperatures in spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Northwest
Canadian Line
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Lindy P ilots Air Transport to Caribbean Route
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh piloted the Pan American amphibian American Clipper from Miami on a new Caribbean voyage toward Cristobal and Kingston. The flight carried 23 passengers five crew and 234 pounds of mail with planned stops at Cienfuegos Kingston and Barranquilla before returning to Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Caribbean
Cristobel
Canal Zone
Charles A. Lindbergh
Florida Straits
Cienfuegos
Cuba
South America
Central America
Kingston
Jamaica
Barranquilla
Colombia
Lindbergh
Cristobal
Colonel Lindbergh
Basil Rowe
Biscayne Bay
Demos To Oppose Tax Hike for Little Man
Democrats declared they would oppose any tax increases on the small taxpayer as Treasury proposals for higher normal taxes lower exemptions and a selective sales tax face House debate. Representative Collier of Mississippi signaled a fight against rising taxes on the little fellow, insisting larger incomes bear the burden while safeguarding business and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Washington
U.P
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Collier
Doomed American Chief Red Wing Relents and Sleeps
Cherokee Indian chief Red Wing, after four days of wakefulness and a hunger strike to protest his planned electric chair execution for the murder and assault of a two year old girl, finally sleeps in the death house of Huntsville Texas. Authorities had granted a twelve day stay while claims were investigated but Texas Rangers found the story unfounded and named another man as the killer. Guards report he had refused to eat or sleep since Sunday and only sips of water had passed his lips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Tex
U.P
Nature
Red Wing
Sterling
Texas Rangers
Rangers
Retrial Requested for Amarillo Toy Pistol Bandit
A motion for a new trial was filed by Dan McGrath, former assistant county attorney, in the case of John Loseivaky, 19, the so called toy pistol bandit who pleaded guilty to forcing Dr. O Hess to drive into a dark alley and robbing him. Loseivaky received five years in the penitentiary with the minimum sentence recommended due to his lack of counsel. McGrath argues sympathy and questions the gravity of the plea, noting the judge and jury had limited options under Texas law. A ruling date by Judge Henry S Bishop is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loseivaky
Amarillo
Dan McGrath
Loseiveky
O. Hess
McGrath
Henry
Bishop
Massive 450 Gallon Liquor Still Seized In Pecos County
Federal agents raided a mesquite thicket between Pecos and Fort Stockton Texas uncovering a 450 gallon liquor still the largest ever found in Southwest Texas One man was arrested along with extensive equipment 17 gallons of whiskey seized 2250 gallons of mash 900 pounds of sugar and numerous fruit jars plus a smaller 50 gallon still confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Texas
U.P
Here
Fort Stockton
Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Smith Dies
Nora Smith one year old and daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Smith died at 311 North McMasters at 10 25 PM Thursday. Funeral services were to be held at Griggs Funeral Chapel at 4 PM with Rev Guy Shields officiating. Interment in Llano Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora ¥. Smith
R. C. Smith
North McMasters
Griggs
Guy Shields
Assembly of God Church
Llano
Vinegar Tree a Boost for Burke Stage Tour at Municipal
The Vinegar Tree starring Billie Burke heads to the Municipal Auditorium for one performance Tuesday night, with J. H. Keefe touting strong touring success. Burke's company also features William Morris and Kenneth Thomson as the show continues its brisk road schedule across the south. Ticket sales opened at City Drug Store on Park Street with prices from 50 cents to 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinegar Tree
New York
Billie Burke
Municipal Auditorium
J. H. Keefe
Vinegar Tree” Company
South
Keefe
Miss Burke
Comedienne
William Morris
Chester Morris
Kenneth Thomson
City Drug Store
Park Street
Contralto Kathryn Meisle Postpones Amarillo Concert
World famous contralto Kathryn Meisle cancels her Friday night performance at Municipal Auditorium. The Amarillo College of Music Artist Course date is postponed due to her illness. a definite date for a rescheduled show will be announced later Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Meisle
Municipal Auditorium
Amarillo College of Music
Miss Meisle
Miss Messle
San Antonio
Nine indictments returned by grand jury in local case
Five of the nine indictments were served by Sheriff Bill N. Thompson. Curtis Locke Eugene Slaton and Ray Sherwood face robbery charges. Everitt King is charged with burglary. O J Fletcher with driving while intoxicated. Four indictments are felonies not yet served. Bond set at 2000 for each Sherwood. Others held in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill N. Thompson
Curtis Locke
Eugene Slaton
Ray Sherwood
Everitt King
O. J. Fletcher
Sherwood
Locke
Slaton
Shrrwood
Everett Lindstrom
King
St. B. Musick
Tyler
Fletcher
Fast Third Avenue
Will Rogers to Japan sails for war correspondence
Will Rogers the cowboy humorist said he will sail from Vancouver to Japan where he will serve as a war correspondent. He planned to be back in time for the presidential campaigns and noted language troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandi
Europe
Will Rogers
Japan
Medford
Ofc
Rogers
Vancouver
B. C
Los Angeles
Japan hints at troop withdrawal from Tsitsihar southward
Paris reports a Japanese source says troops may pull back as far as Taonan with conditional moves further south hingeing on Chinese protection of Japanese lives and property in Manchuria. Ma Chan-Shan explains a retreat from Tsitsihar occurred to avoid civilian slaughter after Japanese air raids.
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Manchuria
Japan
Tsitsihar
Manchurian
Russia
Paris
Taonan
Nanking
China
Ma Chan-Shan
Nanni River Zone
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King Feature Syndicate, Inc
Arthur Brisbane
Globe
Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane - Oh
League of Nations Council
League
Mao
Asia
Honjo
Hoover
Lady of
U.S
Trade Commission
Ardmore
William E. Guess
Cecil Crosby
J. M. Springer
Murray
F. M. Dudley
Marvin Shilling
Carter County
Asa E. Walden
Springer
Dudley
Guess
Crosby
Manuel Garcia Gomez
Emilio Cortes Rubio
Ortiz Rubio
Mexico
St. Benedict's College
Atchison
Kaw
Cortes Rubio
N.Y
Richard D. McMillan
League of Nations Secretariat
Public Council
U. S
United States
Charles G. Dawes
Aristide Briand
League of Nationa Councl
Dawes
Council
Griggs Ambulance
Southwestern
Berry’s Rug Cleaning
Texas Panhandle
Lindy
Demos
Little Man
Boy Bandit
Far East
Briand
Butler
Amarillo College Badgers
Baylor University Cubs
Stadante
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