Dueling Still a Pastime of Paris Society
Paris society endures duels sparked by insults and the defense of a woman’s name. Seven affairs were settled by sword in a month near the capital with doctors present and several wounded. Parc des Princes remains a favored dueling ground as witnesses reflect on shifting attitudes toward honor and women’s stance.
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Paris
Jean Joseph-Renaud
Joseph-Renaud
Parc Des Princes
Milady
France
Economic Boom and Dark Hues Rain on Public Mood
The nine month car output reached 4 823 720 with a 31 percent rise, while public optimism masks fear of looming duels and crime. Stories recount suicides among rivals and a gangster’s death by self strangulation after snitching. Germany mourns Stresemann as Rhineland issues are recalled. Call money dips to 6 percent amid a broad stock selloff totaling nearly five million shares.
John Coolidge Returns to Work After Honeymoon
John Coolidge resumes duties as a railway clerk at the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad offices in New Haven after a honeymoon at Moosehead Lake. His wife stays with her parents Governor John H. Trumbull and wife in Plainville following their Maine trip.
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Associated Press
New Haven, Conn
John Coolidge
Moosehead Lake
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
John H. Trumbull
Plainville
Maine
Benny Fox Begins Trial Pole Sitting in Denver
Benny Fox starts a four day pole sitting atop a 12 inch platform on a 2 inch pipe at the Capitol Hotel Building while a three day air festival opens the city’s new $1,000,000 municipal airport. More than a thousand spectators gather as officials promise a record civic ceremony with 150 planes and a Lindbergh fence on site.
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Denver
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Charles A. Lindbergh
O. K. Fellows
Benny Fox
Capitol Hotel
Red Barn
Benny
Amarillo
News-Globe
England
MacDonald Receives Warm Welcome In U S Congress
British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald was greeted with cheers in the U S Capitol as he met with House members and then the Senate. Vice President Curtis and key leaders praised the visit while noting hopes for naval accord and the Kellogg Briand pact.
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Congress
MacDonald
Washington
Ishbel MacDonald
Isabella Howard
Hall of Fame
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Robinson
Arkansas
Borah
Idaho
Swanson
Virginia
Dolly Curtis Gann
William Howard Taft
Curtis
Senate Chamber
United States
Great Britain
British firm sells 200 airplanes to foreign buyers
A British aviation company recently completed a deal selling 200 aircraft to international buyers. The transaction underscores rising global demand for commercial jets as market conditions favor cross border sales and fleet modernization.
Amazing product makes half soling shoes unnecessary
An inventor, C. H. Geppert of Des Moines Iowa, promotes a reconditioning coating that preserves old footwear and water proofs. He offers samples and seeks agents to distribute the product nationwide.
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C. H. Geppert
Hewitt Bidg
Des Moines
Geppers
Tisk
Glands Restored With Pep Kaps Offer
An advertisement from Walien Pharmaceutical Co of St. Joseph Missouri promotes a 10 day treatment titled Pep Kaps claiming revival of weakened glands and restored pep. It offers mail order postpaid for $2 with money back guarantee and optional COD shipment.
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Walien Pharmacal Co
Station
St. Joseph
Highway to Span Piava Basin Reclaimed Swamps in Italy
An automobile highway project is planned to span the extensive reclaimed swamps of the Piava Basin in Italy. The proposal outlines construction over waterlogged terrain to connect regional routes, with emphasis on engineering challenges and environmental considerations.
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Piava Basin
Italy
Oxford fishing contest draws 300 young anglers
Three hundred children participated in a fishing competition held in Oxford England showcasing a large youth turnout and community interest in the event.
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Oxford
England
Why Drive Right In City Speed Limits Debate
A discussion cites Amarillo hospital notes and Detroit safety chief Daniel T. Crowley arguing that slower driving reduces accidents. He notes observations show maximum flow occurs at 12 to 20 mph and higher speeds allocate less space between vehicles, countering the urge to speed.
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Amarillo
Daniel T. Crowley
Detroit
Borger Officials Shakeup Amid Resignations and Bribes
Acting Borger sheriff J X Wheatley and acting police chief J W Aldrich oversee a cabinet of changes. Justice of the peace W L Broomhall resigns after his arrest and a bribe charge leads Deputy Constable Sam Jones to jail with no bond. General Wolters orders winter clothing for troops and signals potential extended stay if resignations do not arrive.
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Broomhall
W. L. Broomhall
Rangers
H. M. Hood
Sam Jones
General Wolters
Jury Named In Trial Of Negro Woman
The jury box filled at noon for the trial of Gertrude Wells alias Williams, a Negro woman charged with murder over the July slaying of another Negro woman. A special venue of 40 men and most of the regular panel were examined. self defense will be the plea and a suspended sentence asked if convicted. The state contends the slashing extended beyond self defense.
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Gertrude Wells
Williams
Radio Schedules Across Major Stations Highlight Evening Classics
A compilation of 1930s era radio listings shows Floyd Gibbons headline segments and orchestral programs. It notes connections between stations such as KSL WRAP WDAF WABC and others with time slots from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM featuring choir broadcasts, concert orchestras, and popular music blocks.
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WOW
WDAF
KSTP
WHAS
WSM
WMC
WSB
WFAA
WRAP
KPRC
KSL
KFI
Floyd Gibbons
WGN
Wwky
Orch
WW3
WEBC
wWwMc
WKY
KSD
WJAX
Wsp
WIZ
New York
760
NBC Chain
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Salt Lake City
WLW
KGO
KOMO
Roxy and His Gang
Beatrice
Ruth Glenn
KDKA
KWK
Wion
WCFL
WSMB
WREN
KPAB
WIR
KYW
Wwtmi
Empire Builders
Wtmi
WBAP
WOAI
Mrs. Margaret E. Hurt dies at 62 in Amarillo home
Mrs. Margaret E. Hurt 62 widow of E. E. Hurt died at 9 45 a m at 600 Adams Street after a short illness She had returned from Kentucky Tennessee visits and resided in Amarillo 28 years Survived by five sons and three daughters and was active in church and civic groups The body is in the care of N S Griggs Sons pending relatives for funeral announcements
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Margaret E. Hurt
E. E. Hurt
Adams Street
Amarillo
J. E. Cheatham
Childress
Frank G. Smith
Dreaden
Tenn
James Bullard
Oklahoma City
Hurt
First Baptist Church
Royal Neighbors and Security Benefit Association
N.S. Griggs & Sons
Federal court opens second war risk suit in district
John McCoy Burton of Tulsa sues the United States for a 13800 war risk policy claiming total and permanent disability from a fall at Fort Douglas Arizona during a First Cavalry review. Burton testifies he cannot hold even easy jobs for long after the injury.
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United States
John McCoy Burton
Tulsa
Fort Douglas
Ariz
First Cavalry
Burton
Markets: Kansas City Livestock Report October 7
Hogs 10 to 15 cents higher with top 190-220 lb hogs. Cattle 24,000 head, calves 4,500. slaughter steers 1300-1500 lb at 11.60 to 15.50. 1100-1300 lb at 11.50 to 15.50. 950-1100 lb at 11.75 to 15.75. fed yearlings 12.00 to 15.75. cows 7.75 to 10.00, 7.50 to 18.00. stocker and feeder steers 9.25 to 12.25. Sheep 15,000. lambs 11.50 to 12.00, feeder lambs 11.50. market notes from Chicago by AP.
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Kansas City
The
Associated Press
Cynics Cling to Life Despite Claims of Pain
A reflective verse notes how cynics declare life painful ugly and purposeless yet continue living in the world and seeking a worldly spotlight despite the drear sentiment.
Live Stock Prices And Receipts Report
Hogs Receipts 35 000 market high at 10.40 top with sows 7.60 to 8.86 and pigs 8.76 to 10.00. Cattle Receipts 25 000 calves 3 500 market steady to strong for prime fed steers yearlings. slaughter steers 950 to 1500 lbs 12.50 to 16.60. fed yearlings 13.00 to 16.00. heifers 12.50 to 14.75. cows 8.00 to 10.50. bulls 8.65 to 10.00. vealers 12.50 to 15.60. stocker and feeder steers 9.75 to 11.50. Sheep Receipts 20 000 market steady to strong. lambs 12.00 to 13.00. ewes 4.00 to 6.00. feeder lambs 11.75 to 13.00.
Fort Worth Livestock Market Report
Fort Worth stock market summary lists hogs with prices from 9.50 to 9.90 for various weights and truck top at 9.80. Cattle and calves show varied bids with steers and slaughter calves steady, cows around 8.00 and less, stockers near 9.50 to 10.75, and heavy bulls at 7.25. Sheep activity is slow with aged wethers around 6.50 to 7.00 and feeder yearlings at 7.50.
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Fort Worth
Associated Press
Fort, Worth
Louis livestock market report shows mixed gains
In East St Louis on October 7 to 10 the hog market rose 10 to 20 cents with 13 600 head traded and prices ranging from 10.25 to 10.80 per 100 pounds for bulk pigs. Cattle and calves traded about 4 500 cattle and 3 000 calves with steers at 18.75 to 14.00 and top bulls at 8.25 while sheep held steady with lambs at 12.00 and bulk 11.50 to 12.00.
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Louis
the Associated Press
Louis, Ill
New York Cotton Opens Steady on Steady Cables
Cotton prices opened steady with gains of 1 to 5 points as cables remained firm. Private crop reports showed varied conditions and yields from 14.494 to 15.025 million bales while trading stayed moderately active. Market stayed generally steady with December near 18.85 and March around 19.17 at midday.
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New York
Associated Press
New Orleans Cotton Market Edges Higher After Opening Decline
New Orleans cotton opened easy with December down 2 points as cables firmed. Prices then rose with December at 18.70, January 18.80, and March 19.04, as traders awaited the government report and held to a narrow trading range. By noon, December was 18.70 and January 18.79, 4 to 5 points above yesterday's close.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
New York
Liverpool cotton market reports steady spot and quiet futures
Liverpool on October 7 reports steady spot cotton with American grades firm. listed prices show strict good middling 11.16 and related grades. sales total 8,000 bales with 5,400 American, receipts 1,000. Futures closed quiet with October 9.98 and May/July around 10.16.
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Liverpool
Associated Press
Wheat prices rise in Chicago on Liverpool market signals
Chicago on October 7 saw sharp gains in wheat as Liverpool quotations climbed and Argentine stocks declined. Corn and oats weakened with corn trading near unchanged to modest gains before retreating.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Liverpool
Argentina
Poultry Prices Firm in Chicago Market
Poultry prices firm in Chicago trade with fowls selling 2104 to 24 percent a dozen, springs at 22 to 24 cents, roosters 19 cents, turkeys 20 to 30 cents, ducks 16 to 20 cents, geese 20 cents.
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Chicago
Butter And Eggs Prices In Chicago Trading Room
Butter firmer with creamery extras at 44 cents for standards 44c and extras 42 43c. Firsts 39 41c and seconds 37 38c. Eggs unchanged with graded firsts 38 44c and current firsts 86 87c, ordinary firsts 82 35c.
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Associated Press
Chicago
New York Stock Letter reports mixed early gains in stocks
Recovery in stock prices resumes with gains for Atchison United Gas Improvement and International Combustion. Johns Manville A M Byers and others rise about a point while Allied Chemical and Westinghouse lead with 7 point advances. Trading shows broad buying with profit taking in American Tobacco B and other firms. Foreign exchanges open steady with slight cable rate shifts.
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New York
Associated Press
Atchison, United Gas Improvement
International Combustion
Johns Mansville
A. M. Byers
American Power & Light
National Dairy Products
Lorillard Tobacco
American Tobacco
Allied Chemical
Westinghouse Electric
Underwood Elliott Fisher
American Telephone
American Bank Note
American International
Burroughs Adding Machine
Consolidated Gas
May Department Stores
Public Service of New Jersey
Burroughs
Calumet & Hecla
Calumet & Ariona
Colorado Fuel & Gas
Chesapeake & Ohio
Cerro de Asco
Coca Cola
Columbia
Chile
Continental Motors
Canadian Motors Estes
Consolidated Gas of
Chicago & Almo
Chicago & An
Chrysler
Columbia Graf Co
Crucible Steel
Continental
Curtias
Davidson
Ee Teenies
Sete Eeene O
Famous Players
Ox Cave
Fisk Rubber
Fleischmann
Freeport exAs
General Electric
Greene Cananea
General Motors
General Ry
UBL
Goodyear
Glidden
Graham Paige
Great West Suga
General Mills
Hudson Motors
Hupp Motors
Illinois Central
International Harvester
Inter Tel & Elg
Johns-Manville
Jordan Motors
Kelly Springfield
Enney Co
Kolster Wee
Kennecott Cop
Lima Locomotive
Lowe's, Inc
Lorlilard
Moon Motors
Montgomery Ward
Missouri Pacific
M & T Seenmes
Matheison Alkali
National Cash Register
National Biscuit
Nash Motors
National Power & Light
New York Central
North American Eree
Norfolk & Vee RR
Nevada
Otis Steel
Purity Bakery
Public Service of Neee
Packard
Remington Rand
Keith Orpheum
Stewart Warner
St. Joseph
Shulte
Standard Com Lips
Uf Studebaker
United States Rubber
United Corporation
United Aircraft
Woolwort
Westinghouse
Willys Overland
Warner Bros
White Motors
Yellow Truck
American Steel Foundry Es
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Herman Linderman
Germany
Stresemans
Rhineland
Todey
D. FP. L. Southington Remedy Co
Porter and Linthicum
Tilson
Connecticut
Congo Forest
J. X. Wheatley
J. W. Aldrich
Borger
M. E. Hurt
U. 8
D. A
BIG Plane
Universal Air Lines System
Fokker Air Corporation
Cynics
Edgar A, Guest
Chicago Grain
Chicago Grain Table
Jno. F. Clarke
Jno
F. Clark C
Atchison, Topek
Ajax
Allied Chemical & Dye
Eeenee
Armour of Illinois
Ele & Telg
Ad & Stand
Clos Atlantic
Isy
A Corp
Endependent Oil & Gas
Louisiana
Mexican Seaboard
Middle States
Mid-Continent
Ors Royal Dutch
Sinclair
Simms
Shell Union
Standard of Calif
Standard of
Eee
Superior
Texas Pac
Texas Pacific
Texas Corp
Tee
White Eagle
Pan American
Victor
Panhandle Music Co
Polk
Dial
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