Wall Street happier the king is dead and sharks in vogue
Arthur Brisbane notes a happier Wall Street trend with gains in wheat and liberty bonds as Mellon plans to buy government bonds. warns of long term effects. He mocks Siam's king and discusses shark skin fashion in London. critiques professional football crowds and the allure of spectacle over action. He mentions fox fur shipments to Sweden and a proposed 13 month calendar reform, ending with a Shaw quote on a socialist ideal day.
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Arthur
Brisbane
Wall Street
King
Sharks
Mellon
United States
France
Weather forecast and oblique local notices
Weather forecast notes fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Historical highs and lows cited as 66 and 35 degrees. Hourly readings listed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Amarillo with several OCR errors. Also references a local hotel and a taxi service with old rates and a phone number.
Four Texas inmates flee state penitentiary in daylight break
Milt Good Tom Ross Clarence Whalen and George Arlington escaped from the Texas state penitentiary after overpowering guard E Van Meter. A vehicle carried them toward Huntsville and beyond with a woman thought to be involved though officials say she is not the one in custody.
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Associated Press
Huntsville
Milt Good
Tom Ross
Clarence Whalen
George Arlington
Arlington
Houston
Conroe
Tex
State Penitentiary
Liberty
H. L. Roberson
W. L. Allison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers’ Association
Seminole
Dallas
Good
E. van Meter
Navasota
van Meter
Battle in Chefoo Leaves Dozens Dead and Wounded
In Chefoo China fighting between factions escalates as Marines from Tsingtao attempt to seize barracks, triggering a street battle that leaves 35 killed and 50 wounded according to estimates. The clash begins yesterday and involves local Chefoo troops opposing the Marine movement.
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Associated Press
Chefoo
China
Cheffoo
Tsingtao
Alice’s Lawyers Rest Their Case in Rhinelander Suit
White Plains N Y Nov 30 The defense in the Rhinelander annulment suit rests its case five minutes after court convened without calling Alice Beatrice Jones to testify The case may reach the jury tonight Three weeks old Mrs George Jones testified Alice body color at birth same as now Lee Parsons Davis announced the defense rests prompting surprise Young Rhinelander denied Ross Chidester testimony about informing him of Alice’s alleged Negro blood before marriage.
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Associated Press
White Plains
N. Y
Rhinelander
Alice Beatrice Jones
George Jones
Alice
Lee Parsons Davis
Justice Morschauser
Chidester
Twin Six Well Production Surges After Fracture Test
The Twin Six well now produces 800 to 1,000 barrels daily, following a nitroglycerin fracture test that triggered a jump in flow. Historically the well averaged 350 to 600 barrels, with strong long term prospects noted by oil men and expectations of significant gains for stockholders.
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Twin Six
Ofl
Hoffman Road Company Suit Put Off To Dec 16
The state lawsuit against Hoffman Construction Company was postponed to December 16 due to illness of president G. A. Davisson. The temporary restraining order remains in effect and was extended to the new date.
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Hoffman Road Company
Associated Press
Austin
Hoffman Construction Company
Tllness
G. A. Davisson
Anti Saloon Chief Challenges Governors Reward Offer
The Texas Anti Saloon league challenged Gov Miriam A Ferguson to fund and enforce a $500 reward for convicting liquor law violators over $5 000. Rev Atticus Webb said the league will take down the reward as fast as the governor can provide funds and exhaust her treasury.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas Anti- Saloon League Today
Miriam A. Ferguson
Atticus Webb
League
North
Texas
South
Former Amarilia Couple and Baby Hurt in Mishap
A can of gasoline picked up by mistake and used as kindling caused serious injuries to J. W. Polk his wife and child who were staying with Mrs. Lee Patman in Clarendon. Polk is a ministerial student at Clarendon College and recently moved from Amarillo. Mrs. Polk suffered burns to her right arm while trying to douse the flames. Doctors fear loss of the use of Polk's one hand.
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Globe
Clarendon
J. W. Polk
Lee Patman
Young Polk
Clarendon College
Amarillo
Fifth annual Tri-State Poultry Show Opens Here
The fifth annual Tri State Poultry show opens Thursday and runs through December 10. Advertised as the biggest and best show this side of Kansas City, it features one of the finest snow houses in the United States.
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Kansas City
United States
What Five Hundred Co eds Want
A West Texas State Teachers college study surveyed five hundred female students at Canyon about the ideal type of man. The questionnaire results summarize preferences on personality, appearance, and qualities sought in an ideal partner.
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West Texas State Teachers’ College
Canyon
Carter Asked to Quit Tech Board Over Grid Game Episode
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson demanded Amon G. Carter resign from the Texas Technological College board. The letter cites a December Fort Worth Oil Men's association event at a Carter owned venue with a barroom setup and hidden vial canes given to guests. It notes Carter attended the A and M vs Texas game and allegedly cheered for Fasex Coach.
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Carter
Associated Press
Austin
Amon G. Carter
Texas Technological College
Miriam A. Ferguson
Oil Men’s Association
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Texas A. & M
Texas University
Texas Aggies
Dan Moody
College Station
A. & M. College
A. & M. Colege
University
Ma’s Butler Held On Booze Charge
A Texas incident centers on George Brady the butler at the executive mansion facing liquor sale charges after arrest while attempting to sell liquor to white men. An extended parole pardon from Governor Ferguson was noted, and a second Black man with whiskey found in his car was also arrested as the political row deepened amid talk of a $300000 pledge to fund a special legislative session.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Executive Mansion
Lee Satterwhite
Satterwhite
Miriam A. Ferguson
George Brady
Ferguson
The man West Texas girls would marry survey finds
A Canyon survey of 500 West Texas State Teachers College girls shows most want a well educated, refined partner who does not drink and is active in religious life. Caveman types are less favored than polished ones, and many seek a man with higher education than their own. family background and future earnings are noted concerns.
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West Texas
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