Ethiopian dispute sparks League showdown and naval moves
Reports from Rome Athens London and Addis Ababa detail League of Nations efforts to settle the Italo Ethiopian crisis while Britain strengthens Mediterranean forces. Italian officials denounce proposals as unacceptable as Greek and British actions signal looming conflict.
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British Air Ministry
Royal Air Forces
Ethiopia
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Santa Cruz
Canary Islands
Grand Jurors Probe Graves Slaying at East Tenth Club
Potter County grand jurors opened an inquiry into the death of R. W. Graves amid conflicting accounts after a dawn shooting at a night club on East Tenth Avenue. Accused shooter H. H. Wachtendorf, free on $5,000 bond, faces potential indictment as witnesses describe Graves being shot twice while watching a fight.
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Potter County
Grand Jury
R. W
Pat” Graves
East Tenth Avenue
H. H. Wachtendorf
Charlie Carder
Gray County
Wachtendorf
J. F. Meers
A. C. Husted
Thomas O. Kirby
Ave
Bill) Ginn
Pampa
Pat Graves
FE. W. “Red” Graves
E. F. Timmons
Bob Underwood
Amarillo
Graves
Wechtendorf
Grady Hazlewood
Texas Rangers
Sheriff's Department
Mooney faces habeas corpus hearing in San Francisco
In San Francisco a habeas corpus hearing delves into Tom Mooney’s social and political views as witnesses challenge his bomber conviction from the 1916 Preparedness Day parade. He calls himself a social revolutionist while denying involvement near the bombing scene.
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San Francisco
Tom Mooney
California
Mooney
William Cleary
Cleary
International Moulders Union
Steel firms to merge under US Steel simplification plan
Pittsburgh action signals merger of American Sheet and Tin Plate and American Steel and Wire into United States Steel as part of a broader simplification. Preliminary steps are under way to fold smaller subsidiaries, mirroring earlier Carnegie Steel and Illinois Steel Consolidation. Benjamin F. Fairless will head the Carnegie-Illinois merger when effective October 1.
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Pittsburgh
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
American Steel and Wire Company
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh Press
American Sheet & Tin
Carnegie Steel Company
Illinois Steel Compas
Carnegie-Ilinois
Benjamin F. Fairless
Republic Steel
Red Cross pledges aid in event of war
The American Red Cross central committee announced it would render such assistance as it can in the event of war between nations. The statement emphasizes humanitarian aid plans and preparedness activities for potential conflict.
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Washington
More News Page 3 A bout Wines
Local gossip notes small tastings and industry chatter on wine events and vintners with brief mentions of producers and styles across regional markets.
Cars Needed To Welcome New Mexico Visitors
Amarillo seeks car owners to provide transport for hundreds of visitors from New Mexico to the Tri-State Fair grounds. Register at the Chamber of Commerce or call, then meet at Tenth Avenue and Polk Street around 11 to aid the Sunshine State delegation parade. Bill Beechler led the drive for volunteers.
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Amarillo
New Mexico
Tri-State Fair
Chamber of Commerce
Tenth Avenue
Polk Street
Sunshine State
Bill Beechler
Fox Charged With Income Tax Evasion
Washington reports William Fox, former motion picture magnate, faced an amended tax case with the U S board of tax appeals. Government claims he owes 3 566 585 in income taxes interest and fraud penalties for 1929 and 1930, adding a 50 percent fraud penalty to prior assessments.
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Washington
William Fox
U. S. Board of Tax Appeals
Fox
Treasury
Spanish War Vets Pick Session Site
United Spanish War Veterans choose Saratoga Springs New York as the site for their 1936 national encampment during a session in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
United Spanish War Veterans
Pottery? No The Highways Get Cash For Projects Across Texas
Potter County receives 22110 to finish three miles of Highway 5 north of Amarillo with asphalt surfacing. Rusk County gets 2871 to finish Highway 43 south from Tatum. El Paso, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Waco and Travis counties announce various road grants and right of way actions to advance state and federal road work including an 18th Street extension and master planning.
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Potter County
State Highway Commission
Amarillo
Rusk County
Tatum
Henderson
el Paso
San Felipe Creek
Fabens
Jeff Davis County
Fort Davis
Johnson County
Waco
18Th Street
Circle
Travis County
Austin
Free Lawyer Plan For New Deal Backers
The American Liberty League outlined a vast free lawyer service for firms and individuals backing New Deal laws on constitutional grounds. A 132 page opinion by a 58 member lawyers committee found the National Labor Relations Act unconstitutional and drew sharp labor and administration reactions. The service would aid lawyers with clients challenging the labor act in court and similar opinions on other New Deal measures are expected later.
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Washington
American Liberty League
Organized Labor
New Mexico Governor Tingley Arrives for Tri-State Fair Visit
A special train, motor caravans, and buses will bring New Mexico officials including Governor Clyde Tingley and Mrs. Tingley to Amarillo for the Tri-State Fair. Tucumcari Portales and Clovis delegates join the escort with a parade, school children ride, and a KGNC broadcast featuring a speech and musical program.
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New Mexico
Sunshine State
Amarillo
Rock Island
Tucumcart
Clyde Tingley
Tingley
Adj
R. Co. Carlton
Clyde Tingey
Dick Dillon
Tucumcari
Portales
Clovis
Conchas Dam
James L. Briscoe
Noe Announces Governor Candidacy On Huey Plan
Lieut. Gov. James A. Noe of Monroe declares for governor in January primaries pledging to follow Huey P. Long's progress plan. Wade P. Martin also enters the U.S. Senate race on the Long platform with six-year term starting January 1937. endorsements come from Rev Gerald L. K. Smith and Justice Fournet.
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New Orleans
James A. Noe
Monroe
Huey P. Long
Wade P Martin
Public Service Commissioner
United States Senate
Long
Gerald L. K. Smith
Smith
John B. Fourner
The
State Supreme Court
Noe
Martin
O. K. Allen
Justice Fournet
Twelve Injured in Furniture Strike Riots in Factory District
In Los Angeles on September 19, a furniture workers strike spiraled into a riot. About 50 workers clashed, with twelve injured and five hospitalized as police riot squads moved in to quell the disorder.
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Los Angeles
Wu.p
Broker Seeks Ethiopian Oil Rights For Over A Million Dollars
London report says New York broker Lee Cher tok arrived to offer more than a million dollars for all Ethiopian mineral and oil rights. Chertok claims a prior pre existing rights claim predating American interests held by Francis M. Rickett and later nullified at Secretary Cordell Hull's suggestion.
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London
Lee Chertok
New York
Ethiopia
Chertok
Francis M. Rickett
Cordel. Hull
Weather forecast for Amarillo and surrounding regions
Forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Friday for Amarillo West Texas and generally fair weather tonight and Friday for New Mexico Unsettled tonight with a modest temperature shift Highs near 60s and 70s in places New roofs join Maynard Lumber Co byline notes local business update
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Amarillo
Vioint
Maynard Lbr Co
Whimseys and fires mark a young team scrimmage
In Philadelphia a junior football scrimmage interrupted by a house fire prompts coach urging players to continue. A Fairfield city hall septic project is praised as the architect favors a local supplier who offers his own tank. A Philadelphia voter jokes about forgetfulness after a primary ballot.
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Philadelphia
St. Philomena's
Fairfield
Conn
New York
Mitchell B. Stock
Wheat prices surge amid market chatter and world event fears
Wheat futures rise acrossChicago Liverpool Winnipeg Amarillo as traders react to rumors of East African conflict and Argentine crop disruptions. May wheat nears $1.02 in Chicago, hitting season highs while Winnipeg pushes to a 3 cent limit and Amarillo climbs to $1.22 at noon.
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Sept
Argentina
Cicago
Liverpool
Winnipeg
Amarillo
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