Rich rancher killed by plane propeller at Marfa
E Crouch 65 a Crockett County rancher and stockholder in several San Angelo firms was killed in Marfa when the propeller of his monoplane struck him after he stepped from the aircraft. He was vice president of the Wool Growers Central Storage Company and Western Life Insurance Company. The flight originated in Ozona with Lee Wilson as pilot and Richard Flowers as passenger. Funeral plans were not set.
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United Press
Marfa
Texas
E. Crouch
Ozona
Crockett County
San Angelo
Couch
Orona
Wool Growers Central Storage Company
Western Life Insurance Company
Lee Wilson
Ozona Automobile Dealer
Richard Flowers
Ozona Grocer
Borger justice order applies to five detainees in Hutchinson county
General Wolters replaces current jail bookings of Lewis Crim John Ware Don Mc Combs Leroy Dempsey and John Harkness with held under general order number six The governor Dan Moody and Ranger Captain Frank Hamer allege a criminal conspiracy existed before the Holmes assassination and Hamer says affidavits link city and county officials The order targets those tied to the organized ring in Borger and Hutchinson county detaining them until the ring is suppressed and law obedience returns
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Lewis Crim
John Ware
Don McCombs
Leroy Dempsey
John Harkness
Stinnett
General Wolters
Dan Moody
Frank Hamer
John A. Holmes
Hamer
Texas
Borger
Hutchinson County
Cleanup of Borger Overflow in Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls district attorney Sam B. Spence urged a cleanup of riffraff driven out of Borger. Burglary and safe robbery spree ended with goods valued over 3000 dollars stolen from Wichita Falls Wholesale Grocery Company. A company truck carried away groceries and tobacco. safe attempts failed at two other sites.
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Borger
Wichita Falls
Associated Press
Texas
Sam B. Spence
Northside Lumber and Building Company
Borger Suspects Hold Prohibition Records
Fort Worth reports two of five Borger suspects under Brig. Gen. Jacob Wolters order have prior liquor law records. Lewis Crim was arrested in 1927 and 1928 for national prohibition violations, with cases dismissed. Leroy Dempsey was convicted and fined in 1926 for a dry law violation.
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Borger
Fort Worth
Jacob Wolters
United States Prohibition Office
Lewis Crim
Leroy Dempsey
Riot Victims Funeral Held at Union Headquarters
The funeral for riot victims was set at the United Textile Workers union headquarters in Marion. Burial will follow in Marion Cemetery with Rev. Dr. A. J. Muste of Brookwood Labor College conducting services.
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United Textile Workers' Union
Marion Mills
Marion
A. J. Muste
Brookwood Labor College
Katonap
New York
Fifth Victim Dies After Marion Shootout
James Roberts died at Marion Hospital from injuries sustained in the fusillade in front of the Marion Manufacturing Company mill. The clash between Sheriff Oscar Adins deputies and mill strikers left 25 injured, marking a total of five deaths.
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United Press
Marion
N. C
James Roberts
Marion Manufacturing Company
Marion Hospital
Oscar Adins
Job Open For Girl At The Globe News
A store position for a neat wholesome young lady with an engaging personality. Starting salary from 12 to 14 dollars per week with advancement opportunity. Apply to Miss Dess Key of The Globe News.
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Dess Key
The
Globe News
Panhandle booster lampoons critics and heralds beauty
A columnist defends West Texas amid external critics, praises Amarillo and Panhandle gardens, highlights H. L. Rice of Hereford and his 70 plus dahlia varieties, and urges cautious investment in Ford of France stock while condemning scams targeting vulnerable women and families. Mayor Thompson advocates more water for roses. Leo Sparks may return to public service.
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United States
Amarillo
Panhandle
H. L. Rice
Hereford
Ernest Thompson
Leo Sparks
Leo
Ford of France
The Hollywood diet and other City Talk notes
A quirky local column mocks household spending as women allegedly claim most of a man’s income while pushing expensive foods. It jokes about style trends in Amarillo and ends with a seasonal weather and civility remark tied to late September observations.
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Hollywood
Blooded Dog Missing from Bonham Street Home
A 6 month old wire haired white terrier with black spots and a brown shade near an eye is missing or possibly stolen from 834 Bonham. The dog named Osh Kosh may respond to calls and has a half tail. Reward offered for arrest and conviction of thief or for return. Contact Lon Sellars 2-2906.
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Bonham
Airdale
White King
Lon Sellars
E. Rn. T
Whittington Faces Trial Over Bottles Found at Hotel
H T Whittington stood trial in district court on a charge of possessing whiskey. Prosecutors introduced ten quarts found in a room he allegedly occupied at a local hotel. He was arrested under the alias J H Hale, claiming the liquor belonged to Hale. Deputy Sheriff C T Vanderpool testified he waited in the room and arrested Whittington as he entered.
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H. T. Whittington
District Criminal Court
Whittington
J. H. Hale
Hale
C. T. Vanderpool
Radio Sales Meeting To Be Held Tonight In Amarillo
The Stewart-Warner Sales Company of Dallas hosts the Merchandising Sales Department of the Southwest Public Service Company at a banquet in the Amarillo Hotel tonight at 7 o'clock. The meeting aims to showcase late Stewart-Warner radio models to Panhandle dealers including Pampa White Deer and Panhandle Texas.
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Stewart-Warner Sales Company
Dallas
Stewart-Warner Radio
L. P. Braden
Southwest Public Service Company
Amarillo Hotel
Southwestern Public Service Company
Amarillo
Panhandle
Pampa
White Deer
Texas
Stewart- Warner Radio
Dear Old Tack Offers Harsh Pest Advice
A letter from Pa HORSES AND ANTS suggests using horned toads and wasps to control ants and spiders. The writer claims reptiles can be housed in cement for decades without harm, and offers quirky household pest tips.
Mutiny at Penitentiary endangers guards and inmates
Four guards killed or mortally wounded as a jail riot raged through the cell houses. Prison walls burned, dynamite failed to breach fortifications, and 200 prisoners surrendered while hostages were threatened. Warden estimates heavy damage and a rebuild is required. Professor Colgate, 70, was freed after convicts intervened.
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Charles Shepherd
John W. McClelland
O. E. Earl
Earl
John Pease
Lawrence Roche
Marvin Duncan
Elles
Danny Daniels
Abe Wiggins
Wiggins
Daniels
John Shea
Crawford
Jimmy Pardue
J. G. Irwin
Dom
Patrick O'Neil
William Rainger
George E. Colgate
Canon City
State Penitentiary
Colgate
Boyles Held For Carson County After NY Return
Col C H Boyles remained in Potter county jail as Panhandle Sheriff Thorp prepared to move him to Carson County. Three district court charges swindling two and bigamy were dismissed after state witnesses could not be secured. The indictments allege he had been married numerous times.
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C. H. Boyles
Potter County
Amarillo
New York City
Carson County
Thorp
Panhandle
Boyles
District Criminal Court
Prisoner to be Returned to Lawton Fort
Perry L. Johnson an Army deserter arrested here by Constable Allen will be turned over to military authorities at Fort Sill Lawton Oklahoma.
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Perry L. Johnson
Allen
Johnson
Fort Sill
Lawton
Oklahoma
Flag Pole Sitter Benny Fox Heads to Amarillo for 100 Hour Challenge
Benny Fox the 98 pound world champion flag pole sitter arrives in Amarillo via Globe News to attempt a 100 hour perch atop a 75 foot pole on the Capitol Hotel roof. Training includes boxing style fitness, massage and a strict diet as weather and endurance tests loom. The Globe News will announce the climb time.
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Capitol Hotel
Benny Fox
Amarillo
Globe News
Benny
Mr. Fox
The
MacDonald and party greeted by harbor salute after visit
Premier MacDonald his daughter Miss Isabel and party toured Manhattan from the Macom to the Battery as ships and Fort Jay fired nineteen guns police band played Britannia rules the waves reporters crowded the cabin for an interview. MacDonald spoke of goodwill toward England and peace with America. He denied knowing William B. Shearer.
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MacDonald
Isabel
Manhattan Island
Governor's Island
Fort Jay
Brittania
Berengaria
England
Hoover
America
Mr. MacDonald
William B. Shearer
Minister in breach suit shows nerves in court
The minister, separated from Mrs. Kennedy, grew nervous and hoarse as courtroom eyes fixed on him. Judge Ronald urged order while John B S Robinson read letters the minister allegedly wrote to several women, highlighting his acquaintance after the separation. Mrs. Kennedy laughed at portions of the testimony.
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Kennedy
Rocket powered flight to the moon explored in science discussions
Today reports on a rocket powered journey possibility to the moon with a craft escaping Earth’s gravity. It notes Fritz Von Open’s test flight covering about one mile and a quarter in 75 seconds as rocket exhaust erupts behind the plane.
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Fritz von Open
Ed Summers Cleared In Robbery Trial
Ed Summers was found not guilty by a district court jury of robbery with firearms. His brother and sister in law testified Summers was on a farm near Amarillo the night of the Bradford Grocery hold up netting $150. He previously served time in Arizona and was recently arrested on a liquor charge but was no billed.
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Ed Summers
Amarillo
Summers
Bradford
East Terth
Penitentiary of
Arizona
Gristy Assault Charge Dismissed in Santa Fe Case
A criminal assault charge against Alan Gristy, a Santa Fe employee, was dismissed by the district attorney. The dismissal cited the inability to have the prosecuting witness testify. A swindling charge against W W Lowrey of Plainview was also dismissed due to the witness being absent from the state making conviction unlikely.
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Alan Gristy
The
Santa Fe
W. W. Lowrey
Plainview
Community Chest Meeting Tonight Elect Directors
A meeting at 7 30 tonight will elect directors for the coming year. It will be held at the chamber of commerce offices at Fifth and Polk Streets. All who wish to submit names or vote are invited to attend.
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Community Chest Organization
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth
Polk Streets
Kansas City Livestock Market Report
Hogs 10,000 head steady to 10c higher top 9.95 for 190 215 lb packing hogs. Cattle 450, calves 200 steady with slaughter steers 1800 1500 lb at 11.50 15.80. 1100 1300 lb 11.50 15.50. 950 1100 lb 11.75 15.50. fed yearlings 12.00 15.50. heifers 10.15 14.75. cows 7.25 10.00. vealers 7.50 9.60. stocker feeder steers 9.25 12. Sheep 2,000 lambs all grades higher.
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Kansas City
Just Fails A Poem of Self-Descent and Solitary Mood
A reflective poem describes a man failing in a trivial contest and retreating into a narrow, bitter view. The speaker laments how self centered gloom transforms the day into a harsh, unlovely landscape and the world into a cruel place. Edgar A. Guest.
Livestock prices mixed on Chicago market report
Sheep steady with lambs at 11.26 to 212.40 dollars, ewes 4.00 to 5.25. Hogs 14,000 head opened strong then mostly lower, top 10.50. Packing sows 7.60 to 8.76, pigs 5.75 to 10.00. Cattle 2,000, calves 1,000, slaughter steers 12.50 to 16.40, fed yearlings 12.75 to 16.00, heifers 12.50 to 14.75, cows 8.00 to 10.50, vealers 12.50 to 16.50, stocker steers 10.00 to 11.75. Sheep 1,000, strong to 25 cents higher, lambs 12.00 to 18.00, ewes 4.00 to 6.50, feeder lambs 11.75 to 13.00.
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Chicago
Associated Press
East St Louis Livestock Market Report
East St Louis price sheet shows hogs at 14 000 head slow with top 10.50 and bulk weights 1706 220 lb at 10.85. cattle 600 head and calves 400 with cows 6.75 to 8.00, vealers 15.25 15.50, bulls 8.00 down. sheep 1 500 steady with lambs about 12.00 and bulk 11.60 12.00.
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East ST. Louis
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Market Report Oklahoma City Cattle and Hogs
In Oklahoma City on October 4, cattle reached 700 head with 500 calves. Prices showed 25 to 50 cents lower, top yearlings $12.75, heifers $9.50, cows $7.50, vealers $12.00, heavy calves $99.50. Hog sales included 1,400 head with steady to 6 or 10 cents lower indications, top rail hogs and truckers $9.60 and $9.40 respectively.
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Arve
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
New York Cotton Opens Steady After Early Advance
Cotton opened steady in New York with December up to 18.88 and March to 19.17 on steady cables and rain prospects. After profit taking, prices retreated to 18.76 for December and 1.07 for March before light offerings and a quiet midday session with modest gains to 18.85.
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New York
Associated Press
Liverpool Cotton Market Holds Steady After Early Decline
Liverpool reports steady to quiet futures with October at 9.96 and May near 10.16. Spot prices show lower levels across grades with American sales totaling 3,000 bales among 8,000 bales traded and receipts of 8,000.
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Liverpool
Associa Press
Irregular New Orleans Cotton Market Early Trading
The New Orleans cotton market opened irregularly with Liverpool prices mixed and early trades showing slight declines. December rose to 18.69 and January to 18.79 before easing in the first hour. prices then stabilized near the day’s lows, later rallying on new private bale estimates and reaching steady highs by noon.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
Liverpool
New York Stocks Open With Mixed Declines
Stocks opened lower after yesterday’s sharp drop with irregular moves. Standard Oil of New Jersey and others sold blocks, several issues fell 2 to 4 points, while Atchison and Sears Roebuck posted gains. Foreign exchanges opened firm with cables around 4.86 dollars.
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New York
Standard Oil
New Jersey
International Nickel
Anaconda Copper
Simmons Co
Columbia Graphophone
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Timken
U. S. Steel Common
General Asphalt
Union Oil of California
National Cash Register
Fox Film
Atchison
Consolidated Gas
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
New York Central
Eastman Kodak
International Harvester
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Tack
United Cigar Store
Bonnie Black Bess
Palo Duro
Canyon
H. L. Price
Roy Lin
Sampson
Carson
Lawton Fort
Capitol
Mally
Community Chest
Edgar A. Guest
Jno
F. Clarke Co
Jno. F. Clark Brokerage
Wevee Sk Olte
Oats— Dee Coves OS
Eeeeese DT
Rye— Dee
Coosetel
Laroo
Aeeree
Columbia Gag
Chic
RI & Pac
Chile
Mil & St. Po
Congo
Ewannee
Continental Motors
Canadian Pacific
Sewer
Consolidated Gas of NY
Chicago & Alton
Chicago & Northwestern
Chrysler
Great West Sugar
General Mills
Hudson Motor
Hupp Motors
Illinois Central
Hs International Harvester
International Tel & Telg
Johns Manville
Jordan Motors
Kenney Co
Kennecott Copper
Lowes
Lorillard Bly
Louisville Gas & Elec
Mack Trucks
Eae
Missouri Pacific
Matheison Alkali
Sheeess
National Dairy Products
National Biscuit
Seeene Weer
Ty Nash Motors Ltd
National Power & Light
Seeee North American
Norfolk & Western R
Nevada Ee
Otis Steel
Ween
Varity Bakery
Ween Public Service of
Sonore Ae
Packard
Pullman
United States Rubber
Eeenee
Aee
United Corporation
U Steel
United Aircraft
Eee
Wright Aeromlane
Woolworth
Whucestenseacts
Westinghouse
Willys Overland
Ibs
Warner Bros
White Motors
Atlantic
Barnsdall
Houston
Louisiana Seree
Mexican Seaboard
Middle States
Royal Dutch We
Sinclair
Simms
Shell Union Ee
Pan American B
Phillips
Prairie Oil & Gas
Pieree Pet
Cent Oil
Delaware
Iihs
Ford
P.C
Arkansas Gas
Butler Bros
Canadian Marconi
Commonwealth
Southern
Fokker
Gulf Oil Senor Eeeseee Oo
Humble Oil
Lone Star Gasseeeeesevese
Jno. F. Clark Co
Atchison, Topeka
Ajax
Allegheny Corporation
Allied Chem & Dye
Civeccet
American Smelt & Ref
Armour of Illinois
Eeeneeeaes
American Tele & Telg
American Tobacco
American Rad & Stand
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Burroughs
Calumet
Cerro de Pasco
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