Severe Panhandle cold snaps paralyze Texas panhandle and beyond
The Panhandle's winter onslaught sweeps southeast with sleet and snow as temperatures plunge across the state. From Pampa to Dallas, records fall and frost bites fruit trees, with highs collapsing and winds gusting from 20 to 40 miles per hour. Stockmen fear losses while cities like Vernon and Olney report near zero readings.
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Panhandje
Booth Central Tewa
Gulf Coast
Pampa
Ausritia
Lizlebock
Vernon
Olney
Bu Angalo
Dallas
Pallas
Weather Bureau
Gainesville
Denton
Sherman
Fort Worth
Corsicana
Tyler
Longview
Austin
Jacksonville
Houston
Walter Barlow
Amarillo Grain Exchange
Panhhahdie
Relief for Rheumatic Ailments Promises Money Back Guarantee
An advertisement touts a remedy for rheumatic pain and stiffness, claiming quick relief from joints and muscles. It promises money back and asserts no liver kidney or blood harm, targeting readers with cramping, swelling, and inflammatory symptoms.
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Thiak
Jay
UMA
Almont
Conness Rites Held In San Antonio Slain Real Estate Man
W. B. Conness, 63, longtime San Antonio real estate figure sought since 1928 in theft and embezzlement cases, died in Memphis. His body was sent home for burial Tuesday. Known in Memphis as W. B. Conners, he ran a radio service business there. Indictments with theft by chalice and embezzlement were returned in 1924 and 1929. Survived by wife Mary Belle and sister Laura Conner, services held at Porter-Fer Mortuary chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
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W. B. Conness
Antonio
Memphis
Tenn
Conness
Conneas
Conners
Radio Ser
Lee Company
Teecorda
Walter
Tynan
Lamar Seeligson
Connees
Connes
England
Bexar
Mexico
Colorado
California
Beelignon
Walter Tynan
Aoe Conness
Legale
San Antonio
Mary Belle Conness
Blaler
Laura Contle
Porter Fer Mortuary
Severe winter storm bans travel across central plains
A cold front and blizzard swept across the Midland plains and central regions, plunging temperatures to well below zero from Denison to Dodge City. Snow and wind grounded flights and halted travel, with Kansas and surrounding states reporting whiteout conditions and road blockages.
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Associated Press
Midland Plains
Mercury
Srates
Pocatello
Pittsburgh
Corpus Christi
Duluth
Dodge City
Kal
Winter Storm Paralyzes Panhandle Across Doors
Frigid conditions blanketed the Panhandle with heavy snow and sleet. Temperatures ranged from 22 above to far colder in western towns as trains faced hours of delays due to drifts. Wheat crops feared wind damage despite snow cover while fires consumed a mill in Martestown, with losses between 109000 and 250000. Chicago traffic suffered amid ice and snow. street crews and transit workers battled the weather. A fatal assault on a Chicago boy and a streetcar incident highlighted the danger in the wintry conditions.
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N. 1
Cheyenne
Wye
Duluth
Fairmont
Minn
Kangana Cily
T. Wichits
Kan
Omaha
Des Moines
Sioux Ci
Aberdeen
Rapid City
Jamestown
N. D
Norfolk
Neb
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Nebraska
Trai
Martistown
Mintz
Storimbound
Susan Est
Forhey Treasury
Barry Ouster Favored by Committee in Uproar Over Corruption Claims
The investigation targeted statements by Senators Quiss and Thomas and Barry. The committee, with three members from both chambers, heard Barry’s original writing and the deleted passage about voters shaping Congress. Cheatham testified about a George Washington professor’s remarks on lobbying and corruption, while Barry defended his charge and noted Nye’s letter.
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Texas
Qikss
Virginia
Thomas
Oklahoma
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Senate
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Norris
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Capitol
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Mottame
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Pennsylvania
William C. Cheatham
Cheatham
Mort
Charles John Meyers
Neoga
Meyers
Borah
William Crane Johnstone
George Washington University
Bper
Johnstone
Sungress
Barey
Frank Kent
Storm warnings posted along Gulf coast towns
The Weather Bureau issued three storm warnings from Florida to Texas as a severe cold wave is expected to drop temperatures up to 40 degrees, reaching New Orleans and parts of Texas and Arkansas with dangerously cold air and unsettled gulf weather.
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Weather Bureau
Houston
Texas
Beaumont
Mercury
Denison
Sweetwater
Midland
Big Spring
el Paso
Plainview
New Orleans
Web
J. M. Cilhe
Weather Bureau Today
Gulf East
Florida
Arkansas
Gulf
Oklahoma Blizzard Grips State With Severe Cold
Oklahoma endures a historic blizzard with subzero temperatures and heavy snow and sleet. Towns report up to twelve degrees below zero in the Panhandle, as drifts block roads and radios warn schools to stay closed. Ranchers fear crop and livestock losses in hard-hit areas.
Delayed Removal of Brouse Promoter Faces Fraud Charge
Mashal delays Brouse removal to Boston where promoter alleged to have stolen 43 636 47 dollars from Roswell RB Clark. White, after duties in Austin, returning to El Paso to confer with court on fraud case. Expectation of week’s delay as federal proceedings continue.
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Mashal
Brouse
United States
Mrtshel Boot C. White
San Antonio
Willian 4
Browse
Boston
Roswell
Clark
Stena
White
el Paso
Austin
Trourt
Bmuse
Dean
Term Suspended Deportation Looms in Murder Plea
Abel Rodrigues received a five year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to a fatal family row in Ninety-fourth District Court. Judge W W McCrory eyed deportation as federal and local officials, noting the killing occurred during a family dispute. The widow, now in Mexico, and federal agents plan immediate deportation. Assistant District Attorney Delos Finch filed the motion detailing the circumstances and timing.
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Abel Rodrigues
Mailer
W. W. McCrory
Joe Castuilo
Delos Finch
Assambla
Anaas
Thanta
México
Federal Offienra
Rodriguez
Aiatant
Man in Gray Named in Wanderwell Slaying Trial
Edmund Zeransit, a Carma crew member, testified that William J. Guy resembled the mysterious man in gray who asked for Captain Walter Wunderwell shortly before Wanderwell’s body was found aboard the Carma. Guy, 23, is on trial for Wanderwell’s death, with Zeranski later to be recalled as a witness.
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Guy
Calif
Edmund Zeransit
Wiliam J. Guy
Walter Wunderwell
Wanderwell
Zerunski
Tony
British plan debt offer continues promiace one
London Herald says the loan in the United States would be raised to make one final payment. Proceeds would go to the United States with Great Britain responsible for the rest and sinking fund payments. Chamberlain notes the U S already has more gold than it knows what to do with and rejects further shipments.
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London Herald
United States
Great Britain
Rainey Doubts U S Wit Accept Offer
Washington February 7 Representative Rainey of Tennessee the Democratic leader told reporters the American people will never accept the British debt reduction proposal. He spoke after Representative Collier Mississippi said he was ready for a cash compromise. Administration officials disclaimed knowledge of President elect Roosevelts views on the matter. Observers noted belief in limited debt reduction unless tied to gains for American agriculture and labor relations.
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Rainey
Tinote
Great Britain
Schobneryers
Tyros in Crime Blawed for Koning at Angeles
In a ransom kidnapping near Los Angeles Mrs. Mary Skeele wife of Dr Walter Skeele dean of USC Music College endured captivity for about 24 hours before release unharmed with minor scratches. Authorities labeled the act the work of criminals likely students and predicted arrests. Dr Skeele voiced disbelief at a motive involving his family and money.
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Mary B. Skeele
Walter ¥. Skeele
University of Southern California Music College
Skevle
Bkeele
Skeelé
Traffle Arriival Snd
Net
Debt Settlement Rumors Across Europe Face US Leaders
Rumors from Europe say American debtors may offer a lump sum to creditors. President Hoover opposes joint proposals while President-elect Roosevelt favors separate deals with powers. Some reports mention a 20 percent offer, around 1.1 billion dollars of U.S. debt. The note also references classified ads about fuel and a used car listing.
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Europe
Hoover
Roosevelt
United States
Solon seeks to abolish state board of control
Austin February 7 198? An introduced measure by Representative P. L. Anderson of San Antonio aims to abolish the three member state board of control and replace it with a single purchasing agent serving a two year term. Anderson claims substantial state savings and outlines agent appointed authority and reorganization plans for the highway department and the game fish and oyster commission alongside other measures.
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A. Solon
State Board of Control
Austin
Ferguson
State
Board of Control
PL. Anderton
San Antonia
Office of Plate
Anderson
State Highway Department
State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Rays Replace Surgery for Goiter Cures Say Physicians
Montreal report says radiation and radium treatment cured or markedly improved about 87 percent of 533 goiter cases, with 84 percent cured when no gland enlargement existed. American College of Physicians noted. Separate Toronto note warns that candy with spinach milk or eggs is safe for teeth.
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Montreal
American College of Physicians
George EB. Pinhier
Philadelphia
Alan Brown
University of Toronto
Court Dismisses Charge in Fatal Accident Case
A negligent homicide charge against W R Reichenstein was dismissed in County Court at Law No 1 after a letter from Mrs Marie J Luther, daughter of victim Mrs Andrea Jacobs, stated she did not wish to prosecute. Jacobs died January 20 after being struck by Reichenstein’s car on Broadway as she crossed the street before daylight.
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W.R. Reichenstein
Connec
Andrew J. Jacobs
McCullom Bufield
Mix
Jacobs
Hoelchenstein
Broadway
Marie J. Luther
Ute
Labor plan to press Roosevelt for relief at inauguration
The American Federation of Labor plans a four point program including shorter work week, hunger relief funding, a large federal public works bond issue, and import protection. Leaders from labor, industry and agriculture would meet at the White House after Roosevelt's inauguration to push a militant united war on unemployment. A push for rapid action comes as the federation eyes government appropriations and currency protections.
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Washington, D.C
American Federation of Labor
Maequest
Roosevelt
Washington
Universal Service
White House
United War Against
Treat Colds In The First Stage Ad Voiced Remedy
An old tobacco era advertisement touts Grave's Lixative Bromine Quinine as a long standing cold remedy. It claims quick relief from headaches sneezing and throat discomfort, touts two tablet sizes and safety for all ages, and notes a local chemist availability and seasonal epidemic shipping.
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Lanelie
Chinens
Jones
Dowara
Gavvo
Troma
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