Texas Legislature Ends Tax Relief Session In Deadlock
The Texas Legislature adjourned its 23 day tax relief session at 6 P M Wednesday after the Senate accepted a House amendment. Debates over delinquent tax remission and city penalties failed to yield a compromise. Gov Sterling proposals largely enacted. conference committees tapped for a final resolution. Mayor Rogers opened the Tri State Exposition as Panhandle fairs began under bright weather and large crowds.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
House
R. S. Sterling
Ross D. Rogers
Merchants Building
Fair Grounds
Panhande
Ferguson Nominated for Texas Governor at Lubbock Convention
Mrs. Miriam A. Ma Ferguson wins the Democratic nomination for Texas governor at the state convention in Lubbock. Beside her is her husband James E. Ferguson, a long‑time figure in Texas politics. Associated Press photo accompanies the caption.
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Miriam A. “Ma” Ferguson
Texas
Lubbock
James E. Ferguson
Associated Press
Courthouse Guarded in Slaying Probe in Clay County
In Manchester Kentucky guards guard the courthouse as a fall term opens to probe a feud linked killings. Commonwealth's attorney Frank Baker and John Brockman were slain, Frank Young wounded, amid a chain of violence tied to Civil War era enmity between two clans.
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Manchester
William Lewis
Clay County
Commonwealth
Frank H. Baker
John Brockman
Frank Young
Wiley Baker
Baker
Brockman
Alfred Neal
C. P. Stivers
Neal
Wounded man at large after refinery burglary capture
A burglar wounded and handcuffed at the American Refining Company on Van Buren Street was later found missing after Turner, a special merchant police officer, cuffed him. The gun a bent gas pipe, blood dried on the shoulder, and the handcuffs broken linkage were reported, with the burglar escaping while Turner went to summon police.
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American Refining Company
van Buren Street
C. A.turner
Amarillo
Turner
Missing Couple Found Dead in Power Canal
Sault Ste. Marie Ont. Sept 19 missing since Tuesday the bodies of Russell Turner 35 war veteran and Margaret Mitchell 19 were found today floating in the Power canal.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
Russell Turner
Margaret Mitchell
Amarillo Weather Ahead Partly Cloudy and Cooler
Partly cloudy and cooler conditions in Amarillo tonight and Tuesday. West Texas outlook shows similar pattern with cooler Panhandle. Temperatures hit 66 degrees this afternoon and 90 at the peak today.
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Amarillo
Inclu
West Texas
Panhandle
Tropical Storm Heads Toward Louisiana
The Gulf storm moving along the upper Texas coast shifted toward the Louisiana coast and prompted warnings along the coast. Forecasters noted strong winds and possible gale force conditions as the storm was expected to pass inland over Louisiana later today. Evacuations began at Freeport Sulphur and nearby areas with cautious preparations in place.
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Houston
Texas
Weather Bureau
Louisiana
L. H. Daingerfield
Tampico
Mexico
Matagorda Bay
Bureau
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Freeport Sulphur Company
Freeport
Midwest farm revolt aims for higher prices across states
Sioux City Iowa September 19 leaders of a farm war movement urge Iowa born agriculturists to withhold livestock and grain until prices cover production costs. The action, to start next Wednesday, discourages picking and emphasizes organized noncooperation in the Midwest.
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Sioux City
Midwest
Wealthy rancher injured in Sayre area crash
Albert Combs of Gray County was brought to Pampa in critical condition after a Sayre Oklahoma area auto accident. He sustained three fractured ribs and internal injuries with no change in condition. Mrs. P. A. Worley, also in the party, suffered less serious injuries.
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Pampa
Albert Combs
Gray County
Sayre
Oklo
P. A. Worley
Cotton Price Jumps on Weather Outlook in Early Trade
Cotton advanced two dollars per bale as a tropical disturbance off the Louisiana and Texas coasts promised heavy rains. The December contract rose to 7 14, up 40 points, before hedging and profit-taking trimmed the gains about 60 cents.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Texas
Teagle urges share-the-work plan to lift economy
Walter C. Teagle, president of Standard Oil of New Jersey, backs a share-the-work movement to rebuild employment and stabilize the economy. He argues charity and dole fail, urging job sharing to widen spending, cut taxes, and steady recovery across workers, employers, and communities.
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Boston
Walter C. Teagle
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Teagle
America
Jail riot prompts tear gas attack at Fort Worth jail
Sheriff Red Wright used tear gas bombs to halt a riot by 21 inmates in the Federal section. The uprising began over a rule limiting visiting time. eight prisoners were placed in solitary confinement after the clash as guards faced darkened corridors and damaged cells.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Red Wright
Wright
Pr ‘Oners
Arlington
Militia Guards Deploy After Bomb Attacks in Taylorville
National Guardsmen patrolled Taylorville Illinois as bombs shattered the town amid a coal labor dispute. Two militia companies arrived at dawn after authorities requested protection while officials warned of possible further blasts. The Taylorville Breeze office and United Mine Workers headquarters were partially wrecked in yesterday's explosions.
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Taylorville
Ill
U.P
Illinois
Taylorville Breeze
United Mine Workers of America
Britain backs France against Germany on armament demand
London reports Britain joined France in opposing Germany's demand for armament equality. The foreign office issued a blunt statement saying Germany's demand is unwise given its economic troubles and recent concessions, and that even with a Geneva disarmament conference, Germany cannot abrogate Versailles restrictions.
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London
U.P
France
Germany
Foreign Office
Britain
Geneva
Paris Luncheon Shapes US Disarmament Talks
Premier Herriot hosts United States Ambassador Edge Senator Reed of Pennsylvania and Theodore Marriner with Joseph Paul Boncour and officials to discuss the Hoover plan and Manchukuo recognition. Reed has aided efforts in Britain with Prime Minister MacDonald as the US signals opposition to re arming nations and support for treaty observance.
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Paris
Premier Herriot
United States
Edge
Reed
Pennsylvania
Theodore Marriner
Joseph Paul Boncour
Manchukuo
Great Britain
MacDonald
Herriot
Increase in Post Office Receipts in Amarillo
July and August postal receipts in Amarillo show growth over May and June and July 1932 rose from 1931 levels. August 1932 would have advanced but for catalog mailing losses. Incoming parcel post rose in July and August while postal savings deposits held steady locally.
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Amarillo
C. M. Tyler
United States
Two Soldiers Die in Army Bomber Crash Off Honolulu
In heavy seas off Koko Head near Honolulu a army bomber forced landed. Corporal John Hart drowned after the parachute weighed him down. Private Robert Long is missing and feared drowned. Lt J C Kilborn and Sgt E P Biales escaped on a rubber raft and were rescued by a fishing sampan.
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Honolulu
U.P
John Hart
Robert Long
Koko Head
Hart
Long
J. C. Kilborn
P. Biales
Condensed Wit and Warnings From Brisbane and Rogers
Mr Brisbane and Mr Rogers are cited for concise insight on daily topics. The Globe highlights briefies on life and public figures, noting editorials and satirical takes, including a suicide case in Huckahoe and commentary on aluminum wire trade with Russia. The piece points toward Page 9 for more.
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King Feature Syndicate
Ino Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Mr. Mellon
Russia
Wise Mellon Brothers
Burglars Bind Night Watchman Then Rob Two Local Buildings
Four or five burglars captured and gagged the night watchman in Friona at 12:30 AM and bound him to a telephone pole. They broke into a dry goods store and the post office, netting about $100 from the safe. The watchman, Charlie Jones, was released two hours later by Mr. Mitchell and saw no vehicle, though he suspects an outlaw car on a side street.
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Friona
T. J. Crawford Dry Goods Company
Charlie Jones
Mitchell
Jones
Hunt Ex-Con Victim Slaying Near Gonzales Texas
Gonzales and Guadalupe County officers hunted an ex convict believed to be the slayer of Charles Harris a 58 year old Harwood merchant. Harris and two friends were returning home when a man hidden behind a goods box shouted to raise their hands and then fired hitting Harris in the heart and fleeing.
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Gonzales
Texas
Guadalupe County
Charles Harris
Harris
Harwood Merchant
Har- Tish
Helium Plant Men Arrested for Counterfeiting Charges
Harry F. Reed age 23 and Leo M. Pavey age 27 employees at the U S Helium Plant were arraigned before the U S Commission on counterfeiting charges. Bonds set at 2000 dollars each with Reed expected to bond out. Reed charged with possession of plaster molds bearing 25 cent coin impressions and Pavey charged with possession with intent to defraud counterfeit ten dollar federal reserve notes. Both pleaded not guilty.
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Harry F. Reed
Leo M. Pavey
U. S. Commission
A. H. Rebentish
U. S. Secret
Reed
Pavey
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank of California
Bank Gang Hunted After Nara Visa Robbery
Authorities pursue bandits who robbed the First National Bank of Nara Visa for 1600 dollars. A suspect was arrested and jailed in Tucumcari after the Sunday capture. Four captors fled in a car and released four hostages near Nara Visa.
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Nara Visa
N. M
Rosebud
Here
First National Bank of
Tucumcari
Leona Schultz
Jim Burns
Force Manager To Yield Store Loot
GALVESTON Sept 19 About $3 500 in cash was obtained by robbers who kidnapped Neils J Neidermann office manager of Eibands Department store and forced him to open the store safe Neidermann was later released on a highway west of the city Investigating officers said no clues were found The incident followed a previous payroll robbery of over $5 000 from a store messenger months earlier.
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Galveston
Neils J. Neidermann
Eiband
Neidermann
Republicans Open Texas Campaign in Waco for Governor Bid
Fort Worth Sept 19 Republicans launch campaign for governor Orville Burlington with a kickoff in Waco Tuesday evening. Campaign Manager Henry Zweifel says speakers will stump across Texas through the month, with plans to reach all 254 counties by November 8.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Texas
Orville Bulfington
Waco
Henry Zweifel
Bullington
City to allow two way traffic near Tri State Fairgrounds
City Manager Bill Durham announced traffic to and from the Tri-State Fairgrounds will move in both directions. He pledged strict regulation and ample police presence to prevent reckless driving, noting last year’s approach was successful.
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Tri-State Fairgrounds
Bill Durham
Amarillo welcomes record crowd to opening day fair
The opening day drew near record attendance as Amarillo residents filled the grounds. President Bill Lampe praised the fair as a triumph and urged the city to take ownership of the event, noting smooth traffic flow from the free gate routes on East Tenth and East Third Avenues. The dedication speakers included Lampe and other executives who highlighted the exhibits and amusements as bigger and more attractive than ever.
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Amarillo
Lampe
Panhandle
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Mrs Sarah Garner Dying As Campaign Touches Pain
Mrs Sarah Jane Garner 81 mother of the Democratic vice presidential nominee lies critically ill at her Detroit home with high fever and strong pulse. Her son, Speaker Garner, halted his campaign to be at her side and warned recovery was unlikely as she regained consciousness briefly.
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Detroit
Sarah Jane Garner
Speaker Garner
Sixth Death Climaxes Officer Bandit Feud in Oklahoma
In Muskogee Oklahoma a sixth death ends a violent weekend as Hart Flippin Claremore Deputy Sheriff dies of wounds after Deputy Walter Reece was shot. Two suspects Ky Carlisle and Troy Love killed while fleeing. Bud McClain fatally wounded. Robert Trollinger held for Cherokee County charges.
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Muskogee
Okla
Hart Flippin
Claremore
Walter Reece
Cookson
Ky Carlisle
Troy Love
Reece
Tahlequah
Bud McClain
Robert Trollinger
Eldon
Cherokee County
An No. 8
Cannon
Reegg
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H. H. Denhardt
Minnesota
Worthington
Min
M. B. Miller
Nobles County
State Farmers’ Holiday Association
Worthington Commission
Sioux City, In
Arthur Brisbane
Will Rogers
Montesquieu
Cromwell
Charles E. du Bois
Huckahoe
New York
Cyrus H. K
Rob Store
Hunt
Helium Plant
Leo Pavey
G. O. P. Texas
Mrs. Garner
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