Statue Banned In Writ In Austin Court
In Austin a district court granted another temporary restraining order prohibiting erection of a Buffalo Bill statue on the Texas Centennial grounds at Dallas. Greenwood contends the figure has no Texas historical connection beyond Civil War fighting and a Texas show performer status, while his attorney argues Centennial officials ignored Texas Confederate heroes.
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Austin
C. L. Greenewood
Buffalo Bill
Texas
Dallas
Court of Civil Appeals
Everett Looney
Greenwood
Colonel Cody
Dalles
Nicaragua’s Sacasa resigns and flees into exile
Juan B. Sacasa, president of Nicaragua since 1933, resigned under National Guard pressure and fled into exile aboard the Grace Line ship Cargo from Corinto. Dr. Julian Irias assumed government leadership and asked Vice President Roboflo Aspinosa to take over per the constitution as Sacasa had been effectively imprisoned on TiCapa Hill.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Juan B. Sacasa
National Guard
Julian Irias
Rocolfo Aspinosa
Legation
Sacasa
Ti Capa Hill
Corinto
Grace Line
la Libertad
el Salvador
Two Killed in Midland Wreck
In Midland near here two men died in a head on collision. Wilson Keyes aged 36 and Gaobor Glann of Hollywood California died. B I McLaughlan driving contractor of Midland was critically injured. Noah Henry of California riding with Glenn was badly hurt. Glenn was visiting his mother and Henry was en route to Oklahoma.
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Midland
Inpe Hospital
Here
Wilson Keyes
Royal Pitman
Gaobor Glann
Hollywood
Calif
McLaughlan
Noah Henry
California
Glenn
MacLaughlin
Wilson Skeyes
Henry
Oklahoma
Four Funny Rodeo Sights Reported at Centennial
Bert Pritchett and Olney observers recount the four comic moments at the celebration rodeo. Bo Barrett falls from a pickup horse. Boss Lawrance fails to outrun a bucking horse. Blats Jacobs struggles to escape a bulldogging steer. Buck Robinson crashes onto a muddy patch after his mount slips. Centennial mischief includes L N Brashears painting scouts bronze and a Borger Scout briefly swabbed while explaining first aid.
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Bert Pritchett
Pampan
Olney
Bo Barrett
D. M
Boss" Lawrance
Blats Jacobs
Buck Robinson
Elk City
L. N. Brashears
Borger
Mr. Brashears
Texas Rangers Lead Six Flags at Centennial Parade
In Dallas on June 6 the Teas Centennial parade honored Texas history with floats, flags, and units from Old Spain to United America. Texas Rangers escorted Gen John A Hulen as Gov Jimmy Allred and the US Marine band led the march past decorated streets toward the exposition gates.
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Dallas
Lone Star
Texas
United States
Texas Rangers
Old Spain
Bourbon France
Mexico
Texas Republic
Confederacy
United America
Hughes
John A. Hulen
Fort Worth
United States Marine Band
Jimmy Allred
Coast Artillery
Frontier Fe
Explorer de Pinedo
Lafitte
Alamo
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Stephen FP. Austin
Texas 1St Colony
David Crocker
James Bowie
Secretary of Commerce
Daniel Raper
Court Asked to Uphold Claim to 4500 Acre Texas Ranch
Mr and Mrs Robert L Henderson of Texas petition Supreme Court to uphold their claim to a 4500 acre ranch and cattle deeded in February 1933 by Jason W James pioneer cattleman Civil War veteran and Texas Ranger. The Fifth Circuit ordered cancellation at the request of James heirs Lily James Kellahin Jennie James McClenny and Jason Gilmore Burton who argued he was of unsound mind and deeded away much of his estate while Henderson influenced him.
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Washington
Robert L. Henderson
Uvalds County
Texas
Supreme Court
Jason W. James
Texas Ranger
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
James
Lily James Kellahin
Jennie James McClenny
Jason Gilmore Burton
Henderson
Dallas Parade Injures 95 Residents during Centenary Exposition
Ninety five people were treated at Emergency hospitals after Dallas parade opening the Texas Centennial Central Exposition. David Strawn of Dallas toppled from a perch on an automobile and suffered a half severed car. R C Hogan, Dallas, fell from a building roof while seeking a better view.
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Dallas
David Strawn
R. C. Hogan
Testify Eskridge Is Insane In Murder Trial Adjourned
Houston jury hears defense claim of temporary insanity in Rev. Edgar Eskridge murder case. Witnesses describe alleged threats, business schemes, and plans to flee to Shreveport as police urged disarmament, with testimony continuing into next week.
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Houston
Edgar Eskridge
Ed O'Reilly
Oradge
Liiely
Eskridge
O'Reilly
J. C. Penn, Jr
Killg Eskridge
Penn
Eiskridge
Sheveport
Eskvidge
Shreveport
Ime
Ian
Captain Staley Good Acquitted Over Rights Denial Claims
El Paso June 6 police radio patrol captain A Staley Good was acquitted today by the civil service commission of charges that he denied El Paso Electric workers the right to counsel after their arrest on an extradition warrant issued by Gov James V Allied.
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EL Paso
Staley Good
Civil Service Commission
el Paso Electric Company
James V. Allied
Pickets and Guards Clash Over Papers in Paris
Newsreel of a tumultuous day in Paris as Blum faces strikes and protests. Pickets besieged Paris Soir amid clashes with republican guards while nationalist students clashed with police. Blum sought a confidence vote on a broad social reform program, winning 984 to 210 as deputies supported his plans and decried devaluation. The day featured taxi driver rescues, red flag protests, and arrests as guards restored order in a strike-wracked capital.
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Robert B. Parker
Paris
Leon Blum
Chamber of Deputies
France
Blum
People's Front
Husky
Moscow
Paris-Soir
Marseille
Hachette
Paris- Soir
Premeir
El Dorado Pageant Delights 2000 Seen In Centennial Night
El Dorado Centennial pageant wowed more than 2000 spectators, overcoming rain and chilly weather to present a stunning display. Though rain the night before delayed scenery and fireworks, the rebuilt set with a bustling Tascosa scene and a “Dirty Shame Saloon” impressed audiences, marking one of the era’s finest productions.
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Ed Dorado
Ben Guill
Oil Counties To Be Advertised In Fort Worth Show
Final plans for advertising Panhandle oil counties at the Fort Worth Centennial event will be offered Monday at 3 p m. C R Stahl of Borger heads the exhibit committee with George Briggs of Pampa 0 Q O Greet of McLean J W Knorpp of Groom and L G Daugherty of Dumas on the executive group. Local town and chamber representatives will attend. A diorama and an animated map illustrating regional resources including wheat and live stock are planned.
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Fort Worth
Blossom Farm Wins First in Lamnrr County Demo Contest
Blossom farm of Mr and Mrs Jess Reasoner in Blossom won first place in the Lamnrr county Centennial Demonstration contest for a prize-winning entry that combined general farm and home improvements.
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Blossom Farm
Paris
Jess Reasoner
Blosson
Lamnrr County
General Farm
Nine Die as Oklahoma Kansas Storms Lash Regions
A 48 hour spree of tornadoes rain and floods across Oklahoma and Kansas left nine dead and extensive damage. Fatalities occurred from lightning in Kansas to a farm family in Hastings Oklahoma and an infant killed when a chimney collapsed on Owens Oklahoma. Nurses evacuated patients as a hospital roof blew off.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Kansas
Wattrika
Okio
Hastings
L. F. Brewer
Oklo
Lester R. Henry
Pontotoc County
Oklahome
Floyd Anson
Owens
Okla
Anson
Elizabeth Johnston
Ada
Ponca City
Randall Bush
Tax Bill Conference Strives For Quick End To Session
Washington June 0 P Congress moves to wrap up work as conferees handle the tax bill and five major measures. Senate acts on minor bills and plans recess, while conferees seek to reconcile House and Senate differences on key targets including farm program cuts and anti price discrimination protections for independents.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
House
District of Columbia
Interior Department
Senate House
Carpenters Sought for Conchas Dam Project
The local federal employment bureau housed in city hall seeks carpenters for Conchas dam. Pay is $83 monthly with 20 percent for board and room. The bureau also seeks middle aged women for housekeeper work. Call 436 if seeking or arranging work.
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Conchas Dam
Federal Employment Bureau
Pickpockets Harvest Sparse Loot At Dallas Centennial
Dallas AP reports the Texas Centennial exposition opened with thousands in attendance and a small theft loss. Police say total losses were about $200, with J. J. McCluskey of Trinidad, Colorado reporting $120 cash and papers. A suspect was arrested. W. E. St. John of Ardmore Oklahoma reported a loss of $1.
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Dallas
J. J. McCluskey
Trinidad
Colo
Polie
W.E. St. John
Ardmore
Oklo
Woman of the Centennial Remembered by Temple Houston Era
Mrs. Temple Houston, daughter in law of Sam Houston, is described as timeless and private about her age. The piece recalls Temple Houston’s pioneer era and honors her memory as a central Centennial figure amid dances with Frank McAfee praised as a premiere dancer.
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Temple Houston
Houston
Sam Houston
Frank McAfee
Tired ponies and riders reach fete in Dallas race
Neel Jackson led the Lampsasas to Dallas cross country horse race for 184 miles, with Clyde Bodenheimer and Joe Hood close behind. P Geral Roberts crossed the finish at 10:34 p.m. in Lampasas to win the $1,000 prize, while Jackson aimed for Dallas limits and the Centennial grounds.
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Dallas
D. A. Roberts
Bold Iovel
Mer
Nen Jackson
Midlothian
Jackson
Roberts
Ellis County
Neel Jackson m
Here
Clyde Bodenheimer
Joe Hood
BD. A. Roberts
Miles
Bil Shirley Standard
Clebne
Alvarado
Texas Centennial Grounds
Centennial Grounds
President Roosevelt to Visit Texas Next Week
President Roosevelt arrives in Texas next week for a Dallas speech and a Democratic executive committee meeting in Dallas. Governor Allred greets the president at Texarkana and remains with him through the state tour, while party leaders anticipate rallying support. The Dallas meeting will certify primary candidates for May 24 and address ballot filing questions as 39 applicants enter, with one withdrawal.
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Austin
Roosevelt
Democratic Executive Committee
Texas
Washington
Dallas
James V. Allred
Texarkana
Guy B. Fisher
Bland Lake
U. S. Senate
John C. Douglas
Houston
Attorney General's Office
Texas Centennial Exposition Opens in Dallas Spectacle
Dallas marks opening day of Texas Centennial exposition with 114444 paid attendees by 8 p m and 100000 plus by 9 p m. A mass air raid by Barksdale Field planes lights the night as Secretary Roper inaugurates the event with a global telegraph, radio, and cable broadcast. Notables from Spain, France, Mexico and the U S join in a worldwide tribute as thousands view the lights and parades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Barksdale Field
Secretary of Commerce
Daniel G. ‘Roper
James V. Allred
Roper
State of Texas
San Francisco
Shanghai
Mostow
Leningrad
Stockholm
London
New York
Howl Stadium
Spain
France
Mexico
Confederacy
Lone Star Republic
United States
Madrid
Pareis
Richmond
San Antonio
Houston
Augusto Barcia
Andre Maurois
Frank Chapa
Menb
Andrew Jackson Houseton
Sam Houseton
Ual
Gavman brothers face loss after theft at fairgrounds
Roy Rus Sell and Trop y 14 patrol members mourn a fairground doll rack concession that earned about 15 dollars while a patrol tent vanished Friday night from the rack’s back. A rescue appeal asks witnesses to contact the boys. Also noted are generations of dancers at the gym with Buster Culwell of Clarendon, his daughter Mrs Billy Crawford of Amarillo, and her two daughters aged 16 and 1.
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Gavman Brothers
Roy Russell
Fairgrounds
Buster Culwell
Clarendon
Billy Crawford
Amarillo
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Peter
Jugoslavia
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Gymnastic Association
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Oak Alley
Alfred
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