Local brief round up of Texas events and figures
A compilation notes Dallas stores closing at 5 50 p m in July August. James W Baird Texarkana street commissioner faces murder charge with 5000 bond. Ernst J Opik asserts earth 3 billion years old. Dan E Carr, 15, dies after McKinney crash. Hunt County Mill to process seed. Moor Brooks oversees. Sweetwater area reports 11 inch rain. July 11 gas rate fairness hearing postponed. Kitties Band draws attention at Chicago convention with Gov Murray chaperone. Chicago convention counts repeal opinions: 580 for repeal 242 for submission 182 against repeal 250 undecided.
Unidentified Roosevelt Worker Offered $10 to Withdraw Traylor
Frank Scofield, Traylor's campaign manager, says a man claiming to be a Roosevelt worker offered $10 to sign a statement withdrawing Traylor's name. Roosevelt headquarters disavowed any link to the incident.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Frank Scofield
Traylor
Roosevelt
Baby Dies in Enid After Leg Severed by Mower
Henry Reisen, two, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reisen of Bison near Enid, Oklahoma, died Monday after a mowing machine severed his right leg and nearly cut off his left. The fatal accident occurred as the child played near the mower with his father nearby and not noticing him in the path of the sickle.
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Entd
Henry Reisen
Fred Reisen
Bison
Enid
Carter and Garner In Talks On Trade Rumors
Amon G. Carter said delegates from Texas and California discussed with John N. Garner at the capitol today. Carter quoted Garner denying any trade and asserting he is guided by friends and none would jail him. Rumors linked Rooseveltites to a vice presidential offer.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Amon G. Carter
Texas
California
Garner
Capitol
Carter
Rooseveltites
Roosevelt
Vote Tally Sets Shouse as Permanent Democratic Chairman
In Chicago on June 28 the roll call shows 628 ayes and 626 noes for Jouett Shouse to be elected permanent chairman. States list varied supports with many yeas from Illinois and New York and numerous "no" votes from Alabama to Wyoming. The tally reflects a closely divided convention sentiment across multiple regions.
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Florida Food Purchase Outflow Drops Sharply
Florida data show spending on food products sourced out of state fell from 127 million dollars in 1997 to 60 million dollars in 1939. This significant reduction highlights a shift toward domestic procurement, impacting trade patterns and local suppliers.
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Florida
Fences Around Glass Field Improve Access and Name History
The article describes repairs to the Glass Field fence at Bonhi Ball Field, noting knot holes once usable by locals and animals. It traces the field’s names through city superintendents Fillers Rather White and the rechristening in honor of a former leader, with plans for better seating and a covered grandstand.
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H. D. Fillers
Fillers
Corsicana
L. H. Rather
Mr. Rather
Houston
W. T. White
Oak Cliff
Dallas
Athletics
Cardinals
Dallas Savings Deposits to Pay $400000 Interest July
Dallas banks announce nearly 400000 dollars in interest for Dallas savings depositors on July date. Banks expect about 450000 dollars more in dividends to stockholders, totaling around 800000 dollars added to circulation Friday.
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Dallas
Dallas Savings Account
Britain rejects Hoover disarmament plan in cabinet vote
London June 28 The British Cabinet reportedly turned down President Hoover’s disarmament proposals after two hours of talks. Ministers argued the plan lacks enough naval vessels for the Empire. Sir John Simon and Sir Herbert Samuel prepare to report to Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in Geneva.
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London
Hoover
John Simon
Herbert Samuel
Geneva
Ramsay MacDonald
Britain
Dominions
Stanley Baldwin
Mr. MacDonald
House of Commons
Prohibition Dispute Delays Democratic Platform Meeting
A heated prohibition dispute split the Democratic platform committee in Chicago. The majority moved to postpone the convention two hours as sub-committee members backed a repeal plank to be sent to the states. Dissenters push for recording the party as in favor of repeal or immediate Volstead act modification.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Democratic Platform Committee
Murray
Oklahoma
Democratic platform committee backs repeal of prohibition
In Chicago on June 29 the Democratic platform committee voted 35 to 17 to commit the party to repeal prohibition as the convention recessed from 2 19 p m until 7 p m due to unfinished report.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Platform Committee
Fannin County Man Sells Fine Bull to Porto Rico
Joan C. Clary of Bonham Texas Route 1 sent a fine bull to Porto Rico via American Railway Express Co and Aluminum Steamship Co. freight charged 51.45 dollars. The paper notes the breed as superior and congratulates Porto Ricans on acquiring the animal, praising a Fannin County seller.
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Joan C. Clary
Bonham
Texas
Red Pole
American Railway Express Co
Aluminum Steamship Co
Porto Rica
Clark
Fannin County
Hovine
Former Official Klan Held Sane in Chicago
Edward Young Clarke former Ku Klux Klan official and promoter of Esskaye Inc was declared sane by Cook County Psychopathic Hospital psychiatrists after his commitment for observation Investigators say Esskaye Inc was under surveillance and Clarke had promised to cure economic ills with membership fees from 610 to 300 The organization offices are closed now
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Chicago
Edward Young Clarke
Clarke
Nin
Esskave, Inc
Ads Helped Firms Weather Slump in 1931 Survey
The American Newspaper Publishers Association said 25 companies maintaining or increasing newspaper advertising in 1931 had only a 7 percent drop in net income, while 25 others reducing ads faced a 73 percent fall. Examples include an auto maker up 40 percent in earnings and a refrigerator maker whose 200000 dollar ad spend led to 460 percent sales versus 1930. Tobacco firms show varied results with ad spend correlating to earnings.
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New York
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Today
Senora Calles Progress After Brain Tumor Operation
Report from Boston says Senora Calles makes slow but steady progress a week after brain tumor surgery. Her condition remains grave, yet she has not lost ground, seen as a hopeful sign by doctors.
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Associated Press
Boston
Senora Calles
Tomatoes at Clarksville Bring Half Cent Pound
Clarksville Texas June 27. About 150 cars of tomatoes have been slopped from Red River County this season but with prices down to 2 cents at week’s end discouragement has been general. Heat and dryness damaged the crop in Unis area before Saturday. Weekend rains were beneficial and have greatly altered prospects.
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Clarksville
Texas
Red River County
Unis
Jacksonville Tomato Growers Unable To Sell Stock
Jacksonville Texas June 27 Tomato sales were lacking here Monday as hundreds of truck and wagon loads arrived with no bids Farmers unable to secure orders from Northern and Eastern markets forced to haul produce back to farms Losses to farmers expected to run into thousands unless market opens up Rainy weekend aided late crops
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Jacksonvile
Texas
Jacksonvale
Weather outlook for Texas coast and west regions
The forecast notes East Texas partly cloudy and unsettled conditions with chances of showers near the coast. West Texas is expected to stay generally fair.
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Texas
West
Democratic convention stalls over prohibition plank in Chicago
Waiting on the platform committee, the Democratic convention ran late as delegates argued over the prohibition plank. The committee planned to report by 2 p.m. with a compromise on tariffs and revenue, backed by Hull of Tennessee, amid Garner supporters and Roosevelt leaders.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Walsh
Platform Committee
Hull
Tennessee
Roosevelt
William Neblett
McAdoo
Garner
Texas
California
Floods Hit Brazos River Bottoms North of Abilene
Flood waters from the Clear Fork of the Brazos swollen by heavy rains inundated thousands of acres of farm land in river bottoms north of Abilene. Hawley town, fifteen miles north, is marooned as the river expands to a mile wide, halting highway traffic. motor boats conduct rescues.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Clear Fork
Brazos
Nolan
Fisher
Hawley
Plane Waiting for Governor Roosevelt to Chicago
A large chartered plane was reported near Albany to carry Governor Roosevelt to the Chicago convention if nominated. The plan aimed to reach Chicago within nine hours. Roosevelt dismissed the rumor with laughter.
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Associated Press
Albany
Roosevelt
Chicago
Mexican volcano near Colima roars as residents flee
Reports from Colima describe further earthquakes and underground roars around the Cauma volcano. Fearful inhabitants evacuate as tidal waves lash Cayu law, intensifying destruction from last week’s disaster.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Colima
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