Washington’s political tempers and parliamentary quirks
In private talks House Democrats debate Rainey’s grasp of rules and their large majority. Republicans exploit procedure to stall bills, while Byrns shepherds the floor and Rainey’s rulings are later reversed. Also notes on Roosevelt's Hyde Park visit and winter snow, Pecora Committee findings, and emerging shifts in gold standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Henry T. Rainey
Roberts
Joe Byrns
Tennessee
Collier
Indian Service
Treasury
Holland
France
Switzerland
Wool Clip Of Million Pounds To Co Ops In Arizona
Northern Arizona Securities consigns over one million pounds of wool to the National Wool Marketing Corporation in a major Arizona deal. W. H. Waggoner cites confidence in the plan after reviewing the 1934 outlook in Boston and Washington. The total consigned nationally nears two and a half million pounds, with government financing aiding orderly marketing and potential price gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
San Angelo
Northern Arizona Securities Marketing Corporation
National Wool Marketing Corporation
W. H. Waggoner
Arizona Republic
Jerrie W. Lee
Arizona Wool Growers Association
E. O. Oglesby
Sangelo
Southwestern
Northern Arizona Securities Company
Schreiner
Texas
Kerrville
Three Killed in Imperial Auto Race Mishap
At Imperial County Fair racing event three drivers died from injuries after a pile up and a crash. Ernie Triplett, a noted national racer, died while maneuvering to avoid a man crossing the track. Two other drivers perished when a car struck a stalled vehicle on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Triplett
Imperial County Fair
Triplett
Dillinger Escapes Jail as Investigations Begin
Dillinger remains at large across six states after a bold break from Crown Point Indiana, where authorities rush to fix responsibility. Rumors of a fixed delivery circulate as state and county investigations start into the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillinger
Chicago
John Dillinger
Crown Point
Indiana
Phrase from a proverb on beauty and affection
A brief aphorism notes that affection can alter perception of a partner’s looks, suggesting subjective views of beauty and charm beyond physical appearance. It frames love as a lens that reshapes judgments of attractiveness.
Excavation Begins For State Highway Building Project
Excavation started Monday for the division warehouse and office building of the State Highway Department. Corpus Christi firm Smith and Walker hold the contract at about 24000 dollars, with 8000 dollars provided by the Public Works Administration and the rest funded by the State. The warehouse measures 128 by 61 feet and the two story office building 40 by 38 feet, with about 30 men expected to be employed at full operation.
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State Highway Department
E. Carlyle Smith
J. E. Walker
Walker
del Rio
Corpus Christi
Smith and
Forfeit of $5,000 Bond Ordered in San Angelo
In San Angelo, Judge O L Parish entered a final forfeiture of Charles Fuller’s $5,000 bond in 119th District Court on Friday. Fuller, previously linked to a $7,500 bond forfeiture, was convicted and sentenced to six years after being arrested again for the same case involving Hugh Rutledge of Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Charles Fuller
119Th District Court
O. L. Parish
Fuller
51St District Court
Hugh Rutledge
Sonora
Upton County
119Th Court
Misfortune Is Often a Daughter of a Good Mother
A concise aphorism notes that calamity often follows favorable outcomes authored by German sentiment, reflecting a proverb about cause and effect and the tricky balance of fortune.
Coste Delayed By Fog
MASTER Germany March 5 Dieudonne Coste known as the Lindbergh of France who landed here Saturday due to fog left at noon today for Copenhagen. He learned only four hours before departure that he had been the subject of a wide search after failing to complete the Paris to Copenhagen flight on schedule. He had been more than 40 hours overdue and was feared to have fallen into the North Sea.
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Germany
Dieudonne Coste
Lindbergh
France
Copenhagen
Coste
Paris
North Sea
CWA Payroll Cuts Bring 160 Quota for County Work
The county CWA payroll on Saturday totaled 2 278.80 with 160 workers after a March 2 quota reduction. About half the men work on city projects, a quarter on schools, and a quarter on county roads and parks, with graveling streets and courthouse square improvements among current tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
E. S. Block
Court House Square
Insull Must Leave Greece Overnight
Athens dispatch reports Samuel Insull Sr., once a Chicago utilities magnate, ordered to depart Greece by tomorrow per Interior Ministry announcement. Insull reportedly faces expulsion amid political tensions in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
Ministry of the Interior
Samuel Insull Sr
Chicago
Texas Relief Commission to sell 4 million in unemployment bonds
The Texas Relief Commission voted to offer for sale 4 million dollars of the remaining 7.75 million unemployment relief bonds. Officials estimated 2.074 million dollars would meet destitute needs through March and the state expects federal matching funds of 4 million dollars to cover four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Relief Commission
Bank Robber Killed at Alto in Early Morning Hold Up
Gus Rounsaville president of Continental State Bank shot and killed one man and wounded another during an attempted bank robbery in Alto just after opening hour. The wounded suspect was captured in his car before leaving town. Co. M. Earle city marshal helped pursue as the men emerged from the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto
Gus Rounsaville
Continental State Bank
Rounsaville
Co. M. Earle
Texans Asked To Note Roosevelt Anniversary Week
A joint Senate House resolution and a governor proclamation urge civic groups in the city to observe the Roosevelt Garner administration's first anniversary. Each weekday for the week after March 4, groups should offer a brief prayer and express thanks for Roosevelt's leadership and national trust.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Miriam A. Ferguson
Roosevelt-Garner
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Burris C. Jackson
Hillsboro
T. W. Davidson
Dallas
Ira P. de Loache
Stanton Dossett
C. E
Three Soldiers Suffer Minor Injuries in Wreck Near Brackettville
Three Fort Clark soldiers escaped with minor bruises when their light sedan left the Brackettville highway near the underpassSaturday afternoon and overturned. A defective steering gear was cited as the cause. the sedan was completely wrecked and glass covered the highway.
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Fort Clark
Brackettville Highway
Roosevelt Honors First President at Mount Vernon
President Roosevelt braved heavy rain to pay tribute at Mount Vernon to George Washington amid public ceremony. The event highlighted the nation's respect for its first president as Roosevelt appeared in the parade and was photographed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Walter Vernon
White House
Mohair Market Brightens as Schreiner Sees Strong Spring Prices
Kerrville March 5. L A Schreiner and Schreiner Wool and Mohair Commission Co report strong interest in spring mohair with three out of state buyers visiting. Shearing starts and expectations point to a good clip this season as government consignments threaten price dynamics.
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Schreiner
Kerrville
Texas
L. A. Schreiner
Schreiner Wool and Mohair Commission Company
Carl Rockwell
Collins and Aikman
A. W. Hilliard
A. W. Hilliard and Son
E. G. Wentworth
8. C. Murfitt and Co
Wentworth
Four Hurt in Coupe Sedan Wreck on Devil's River Highway
Four Del Ricans were injured when a small coupe and a large sedan collided late Sunday afternoon near the city edge on Devil's River highway. Emma Dee Essary Arch Barnett Aleen Carter were knocked unconscious and bruised. Elbert Nation suffered minor injuries. J T Koran remained uninjured as the sedan's lights fenders were damaged. Witnesses say the coupe struck as it emerged from a side street, the sedan crashing into its side and tossing occupants onto the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil's River Highway
Emma Dee Essary
Arch Barnett
Aleen Carter
Elbert Nation
Market Loss Follows From Selling Nothing
A terse comment notes the market downfall when a seller has nothing to offer. The remark implies an economic principle that value declines for those without goods to sell.
Eagle Says Solons Lose Authority To Pick Postmasters
Houston report says Congress los es patronage for postmaster selections under civil service. Fourth class postmasters long under civil service, now third second and first class postmasters also under civil service per presidential order. Selection based on top civil service exam results. senators, state committees, or political appeals no longer influence picks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Solons
Houston
John B. “Shorty
Lubbock
Joe Eagle
Ragle
United States
State Committee
A. and M. Summer Session Dates Announced
Texas A and M College at College Station releases preliminary schedules for the annual Summer session running from June 5 to August 25. The first term lasts June 5 to July 14, the second starts July 16. All undergraduate courses available to men and women. More than 50 graduate courses offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas A. & M. College
Roosevelt urges industry to raise wages and shorten hours
President Roosevelt appealed to NRA code authorities and American industry to immediately raise wages and cut hours to reemploy workers at higher purchasing power. He warned the government cannot bear unemployment alone and urged protection for small businesses while maintaining low price schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Roosevelt Order Supports Right of Labor to Organize
On the eve of the NRA assembly, President Roosevelt issued an executive order to speed disciplinary action against employers who interfere with union organizing or press workers into company unions. The National Labor Board was expanded, and Morgenstern urged banks to report capital credit demand to aid industrial revival. NRA leader Hugh S. Johnson and aides finalize action plans for three days of code discussions starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NRA
Roosevelt
National Labor
Morgenthau
The
Treasury
Hugh S. Johnson
Southern Pacific Reports 1933 Net Loss Figures
New York March 5 Southern Pacific Company posted a consolidated net loss of 9 319 217 in 1933 compared with 9 470 091 in 1932 In addition after fixed charges the Southern Pacific lines showed a net loss of 4 099 931 versus 5 779 631 the prior year
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New York
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
Del Rio Area Weather Forecast Update
Partly cloudy conditions in Del Rio and vicinity, tonight through Tuesday. Yesterday’s high reached 82 degrees, low 46, with this morning’s minimum at 48.
Weather forecast for tonight and Tuesday
Cloudy night with unsettled conditions in the North. Warmer southeast tonight with colder air pushing south and cooler conditions lingering in the North Tuesday.
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Rainey
Lewis Deschler
J Rainer
Nick ‘Longworth
Nick
Hyde Park
Four Horsemen
Uncle Sam
Wall Street
Pecora Committee
Chase National
Joe
Gerard Swope
General Electric Company
House Labor Committee
By Sam Ashburn
California Fair
Imperial
Hunt
Desparado
Adler
James Lacy
Jack Wyman
Des Moines
E. P. Adler
Davenport
Lee
Charles Mayo
Phillips
Insull
NEA
Outlook
Johnson City
Harper
Devil’s River Road
JT. P. Koran
Roosevelt Order
Homer
West Texas
East
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