Lobbying Is Believed to Be Business Art
Senate lobby investigating committee hears Joseph R. Grundy and William Burgess describe lobbying as a professional business activity conducted during normal hours. They claim they provide “facts and figures” to support tariff protection and meet lawmakers in their Capitol offices without social inducements or lavish perks.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Lobby Investigating Committee
Joseph R. Grundy
William Burgess
Grundy
Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Burgess
Capitol
Amarillo debates heat up on gas bonds and lawyers
A long speaking session shows Old Tack predicts Amarillo will flood with lawyers if gas bonds pass. Debates at the high school tackle water and gas rates with Fort Smith figures showing Amarillo consumers pay higher initial rates but lower overall monthly bills.
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Old Tack
Kernel Erasmus Rockus Eberfield Tack
Amarillo
Carter
Fort Smith
Arkansas
A. Verbeck
Cc. A. Verbeck
Panhandle
Richmond precincts map notes fire and school districts
The document outlines precinct boundaries along Polk Santa Fe and Fort Worth and Denver rail lines. It defines No 2 Fourth Street Fire Station No 3 North Buchanan School No 4 East Amarillo School Building No 5 Wilson School Building No 6 Sixteenth Street Fire Station No 7 Woodlief Garage No 8 San Jacinto Fire Station with territory descriptions west of Rock Island and south of Fort Worth and Denver railroads.
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Polk
Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Denver
Fourth Street
Tenth Avenue
Tenth
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Buchanan
Amarillo
Wilson
Taylor and Tenth
Taylor
Sixteenth Street
Taylor and
Jackson
Tenth Aenue
Woodlief
Washington Street
Washington
Wolflin
Georgia Street
Georgia
San Jacinto
Wall Street Clamps Down As Morgan Leaders Rally Markets
Stocks plunged in a historic rout as traders dumped millions of shares. Five Morgan partners met after hours and Thomas W. Lamont said the downturn was technical not fundamental, backing a late rally that recovered strength by 7:08 p.m. on the record trading day. Total volume hit 12,894,650 shares across 974 issues, far exceeding the previous record of 8,246,740.
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Wall Street
Morgan
Thomas W. Lamont
Full House for Spring Appearance by The Band
Mr Myers reports over 900 season tickets sold for the first of eight programs he will present this year. The event drew a highly pleased crowd and marks a strong start to the spring season.
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Myers
Steel Head Quizzed By Senate Lobby Panel
C. A. Buck vice president of Bethlehem Steel was questioned by the Senate lobby committee in Washington about his role in the push to place steel on the free list during the tariff bill debate.
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Associated Washington
A. Buck
Bethlehem Steel Company
Senate Lobby Committee
Reward Offered for Missing German Police Puppy
Ed Groman of 1311 Herman Street offers a reward for the return of his 3 month old German police puppy. The pup is black with tan markings on legs and stomach and disappeared last Thursday afternoon after jumping from a car in the downtown district. An extra $2 reward is offered for its return.
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Ed Groman
Herman Street
Reon Tack Defends Gas Company in Letter to Readers
A reader letter argues for the gas company's perspective urging voters to consider the stakes faced by the utility. The writer asks readers to imagine being in the company’s position when public pricing and city interests collide.
Mrs Coolidge Mother Dead After Illness
Mrs Lemira Goodhue, mother of Mrs Calvin Coolidge, died after two years of illness in Northampton Massachusetts. She was 80 and spent time at the White House after President Coolidge's inauguration in 1924. Her death follows Captain Andrew Goodhue who died in 1923.
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Associated Press
Northampton
Mass
White House
Calvin Coolidge
New England
Lemira Goodhue
Coolidge
VOTE AGAINST BOND ISSUES IN AMARILLO
In Amarillo the Prairie Oil and Gas Company sustains jobs and payrolls while water and gas rates improve. The Globe urges residents to vote down both bond issues, arguing the city should preserve these benefits and avoid risking employment and housing stability.
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Amarillo
United States
Prairie Oil & Gas Company
Globe
City Commission
Water Department
the Globe
Amarillo Commission Presses for Cheaper Gas and Condemnation
The Amarillo City Commission outlines efforts to negotiate with Moody and the Amarillo Gas Company for lower gas prices, warns against municipal ownership opposition, and explains plans to condemn the gas property if negotiations fail. It cites an audit showing 8 percent net profit after depreciation and debt and pledges to defend the people against perceived corporate overreach.
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Amarillo
Senior Class Will Choose Pins for 1930 Amarillo High
A committee will meet at 9 o clock tomorrow in the Amarillo Senior High School office to select invitations pins and rings for the 1930 graduating class. Miss Cora Avery, class sponsor, says any jeweler may attend and no measurements will occur until the second semester when the graduate list is closer to complete.
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Amarillo Senior High School
Cora Avery
Men’s Bible Class at College of Music Sees Growth
First Baptist Church Men’s Bible Class meets Sundays at 9 45 am at Amarillo College of Music. Judge E C Nelson Jr leads with Bible history insights and interpretation. Violin solos by Miss Rowan and piano accompaniment plus an orchestra under Ervin Tolzien enhance services. Visitors welcome at 1100 Polk Street corner Eleventh.
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First Baptist Church
Amarillo College of Music
E. C. Nelson, Jr
Rowan
Clase
Ervin Tolzien
College of Music
Polk Street
Etaoinure of Music
Eleventh
Polk Streets
Rizal Day Observed on December 30 in the Philippines
The Philippines observe Rizal Day as the last public holiday of the year marked on December 30. It honors national hero Jose Rizal with ceremonies and remembrance across cities, including solemn gatherings and flag-raising events.
Amarillo Gas Rate Fight Reaches City Vote
Mayor Ernest O Thompson appeals to Amarillo residents to back municipal ownership of the gas plant. He argues the city council can set any rate, but promises the commission will defend citizens and push for a tax free town with cheap gas. He condemns the gas companies for offering only a 5 to 6 cent cut to win votes and urges broad turnout to support municipal ownership.
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Amarillo
City Commission
France
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
City of
Chamber of Commerce
Ernest O. Thompson
Tragedy Enshrouds Mrs Ford After Seven Years of Marriage
Funeral services are set at Griggs chapel for Mrs Ford who died after seven years of marriage. Rev J M Fuller and Dr L N Stuckey will officiate at four o'clock Saturday. Burial follows in Liano cemetery. The body lies in state at N S Griggs & Sons. An old Roman note on married men’s rights is referenced.
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Ford
Griggs Chapel
J. M. Fuller
San Jacinto Methodist Church
L. N. Stuckey
Polk Street Methodist Church
Liano Cemetery
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Hogs and cattle prices swing in Kansas City market report
Markets in Kansas City show hogs around 16 to 25 cents lower with top at 9.65 per cwt for 210-240 lb pigs. Calves steady with slaughter steers at 11.50 to 15.50, fed yearlings 12.26 to 16.10, heifers about 11.75, cows 7.76 to 10.26, vealers near 8.00. Sheep and lambs steady with lambs 11.75 to 12.90 and feeder lambs 11.50 to 12.50. ewes 4.25 to 6.50.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Livestock Prices Mixed as Markets Close
In St Louis and region sellers faced weaker hogs with top at 9.90 while lighter weights sold around 9.75 to 9.59. Cattle and calves numbered about 1,900 with cows at 7.00 to 8.00 and bulls down to 8.00. Sheep remained steady with lambs at 12.65 and typical loads 12.50 to 12.65. ewes around 4.00 to 4.75.
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Dal Oe
Louis Livestock Associated Press
East
Louis
Ill
D. A
Chicago Livestock Prices Move With Mixed Results
Chicago livestock market report shows hogs 19 to 16 lower with top near $9.90, sows around $8.85 to $9.75. Cattle and calves at steady to mixed, slaughter steers and yearlings vary, heifers about $13.60 to $15.25, cows $8.00 to $10.75, buls and heifers noted. Sheep futures steady to higher with lambs $12.50 to $13.25 and feeder lambs $12.35 to $13.35.
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Chicago
The
Associated Press
Fort Worth Hog and Livestock Prices Report
Fort Worth priced hogs steady to firm with top 39.70 for light butchers and truck hogs at 9.25 to 9.50 for 175 to 240 pound ranges. Cattle and calves saw 3,500 head with slaughter steers 7.00 to 7.12, cows 6.00 to 6.50, bulls 5.35 to 7.00, stock heifers 10.00 to 10.26, and heavy calves 10.35. Sheep at 1,000 head steady with aged wethers 7.09, four-year wethers 8.00, yearlings 9.00.
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Fort Worth
Cotton opens steady amid liquidation and futures moves
New York pounds cotton futures opened modestly lower with December and later deliveries down 14 to 16 points, while October contracts fell to around 17.83, later recovering to about 18.12. Traders cited liquidation and covering activity, with September months steady despite mixed buying and selling as weather hints failed to show frost spread in the south.
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New York
New Orleans Cotton Opens Lower on Ginning Report
Cotton futures in New Orleans start with losses of 2 to 7 points as the market hesitates on a mixed tone. Ginning totals through October 18 total 9,099,982 bales, tempering gains from a firmer stock market before rebounding later to 18.18 for December, 18.28 for January, and 15.56 for March at noon.
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New Orleans
Liverpool cotton prices and futures report
Spot cotton shows fair demand but eases with American middling at 11.21 for the day. Sales total 6,000 bales with 3,200 American. receipts 14,000, including 15,700 American. Futures close quiet and steady with contracts listed from October through July.
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Liverpool
Associated Press
Wheat prices swing wide on big Chicago grain market
Chicago price action shows wheat jumping about 20 cents early in trading on October 25 before easing 6 cents, with May delivery most volatile. Moves mostly track stock exchange trends as corn and oats follow the wheat. Provisions trend downward amid the broad market swings.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Stock Exchange
Poultry Prices Reported in Chicago Market
Poultry markets in Chicago show weakness with fowls 20 to 25 cents, springs 22 to 23 cents, No 2 springs 18 cents, roosters 20 cents, turkeys 20 to 30 cents, ducks 20 to 28 cents, and geese at 22 cents.
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Chicago
Butter And Eggs In Chicago And Stock Rally In New York
Butter prices drift lower in Chicago with creamery extras at 44c and standards at 42 14c as eggs hold steady. In New York stock prices open higher, led by Canadian Pacific and Eastman Kodak with mixed gains across major names. broker loans down and market rally broad but cautious with some declines and volatility.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
NEW York Stock Letter
New York
Canadian Pacific
Eastman Kodak
United Aircraft
Radio
Consolidated Gas
New York Central
Paramount
U. S. Steel
American Pelephone
Anaconda
Westinghouse
Steel Company
A. M
Standard Gas
Republic Steel
Johns Manville
Norfolk and Western
American Power and Light
American
Foreign Power
National Cash Registry
General Electric
U.S. Steel
American Can
Fox Film
First National Stores
Crucible
Nail care tip to prevent dirt under nails during cleaning
Advice on cleaning nails before housework. rub nails over and under to remove dirt, then wash hands to leave nails clean and neat.
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State of Texas
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Nelson K. Moody
Moody
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Rome
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Southern Railway
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General Ry Signal
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Hudson Motors
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Pp Motors
Highness Central
Serers
International Harvester
International Tel & Tel
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Johns Manaville
Jordan Motors
Eeeesereeees
Kelly Springfield
Kennecott Copper
Lima
Lowes
Louisville Gan & “Electric
Moon Motors
Seeeae
Montgomery Ward
Missouri Pacific
Matheiron
Alkali Seivetee & Bhy
National Dairy Products
National ‘Cash Register
National Biscuit
Nash Motors
National Power & Light
New York Centra
Norfolk & Western R
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Purity Bakery
Public Service of New York
Iy Packard
Stewart Warnee
St. Joseph
Deery Studebaker
Superior Steel
Union Pacific
White Motors Isiorensoy
Commonwealth
United Carbon
Atlantic
Seeeeneene
Me Beacon
Aenee
Barnsdail Corporation
Independent Oil & Gas
Louisiana
Mexican Seaboard
Ree Reneeeres
Middle States
Mid-Continent
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Sinclair
Ee Simms
Shell Union
Skelly
California
Bs Standard
Standard of
New Jersey
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Pierce Petroleum
Coat of Delaware
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Arkansas Gas
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Butter Bros
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Gulf Oil
Salt Creek
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