Jury verdict in Wallace murder shocks Texas town
A Tyler jury found Loys Wilson guilty of murder without malice aforethought for the Rev. Fount Wallace killing after testimony about his wife’s alleged intimacy with the pastor. Wilson sentenced to three years. defense plans appeal. Herrick death announced in Paris and Cleveland notices outline funeral arrangements pending government wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tyler
Loys Wilson
Young Troop
Texas
Fount Wallace
Wilson
Wallace
H. H. Wallace
Kentucky
Troup
Sanger Couple Killed at Watauga Grade Crossing
The Associated Press reports in Fort Worth that a southbound passenger train struck the Maynards of Sanger, both about 30, killing Mr. and Mrs. 8. M. Maynard as their car was hurled from the track near Watauga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Watauga
8. M. Maynard
Sanger
Plane Forced Landing On Australian Coast During Trans-Pacific Flight
The Southern Cross, famed for its world record flight, made a forced landing 100 miles from Wyndham on the northwest Australian coast while on the first leg to England. Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and navigator Chas Ulm escaped injury as the crew, including the radio operator, unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sydney
Southern Cross
trans-Pacific Fame
Wyndham
Australia
England
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Chas. T. Ulm
Exhibition Opens Next Tuesday With Large Entries
Plainview locals prepare for a five day open house at the new 20000 dollar home of Mr and Mrs Jersey Mr and Mrs Guernsey and Mr and Mrs Holstein in Plainview starting Tuesday morning Maury Hopkins named master of ceremonies as entries grow with over 800 expected attendees from three families including many Jersey supporters and early entries listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Jersey
Guernsey
Holstein
Texas Panhandle Plains
Maury Hopkins
County Seat Move Proposed in Lamb County
Following community meetings in Lamb county the commission will be asked to call an election to move the county seat from Olton to Littlefield. About 500 women have signed a petition and Littlefield, the county’s largest town, with roughly 3000 residents, is expected to contest the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield
Lamb County
Commissioners Court
Qolton
Olton
Santa Fe
Sudan
Amherst
French Liner Ceylon Damaged in Biscay Collision
Paris March 31 The French liner Ceylon collided with an unnamed vessel in the Bay of Biscay and efforts to keep her afloat were reported as difficult. Passengers were transferred to the colliding steamer and tugs from Royan harbor moved to tow the damaged ship toward Bordeaux. London dispatch cites the Ceylon colliding with the British steamer Clodoald at 45.85N 3.10W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Ceylon
Bay of Biscay
Rnot
Royan Harbor
Bordeaux
London
Lloyds
Landsend
Clodoald
Cardinal Lucidi Dies in Rome
Cardinal Lucidi died early today in Rome. Non Italians now hold a majority of seven in the sacred college with 33 non Italians and 26 Italians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cardinal Lucidi
Sacred College
Woman Recovers Stolen Ring as Two Held for Theft
Miss Letha Davis of Fort Worth identified a diamond ring stolen weeks earlier. On a Dallas interurban ride, she saw a matching ring on a passenger, telephoned police, and officers arrested the woman and her male companion. The ring was recovered and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Letha Davis
Ft. Worth
Fort Worth
Arlington
Miss Davis
Pasenger
Wilcox Oil Plans Pam pa refinery and Bristow upgrade
The Wilcox Oil and Gas company intends to build a new Pam pa Texas refinery with a 2000 barrel daily capacity. A 3000 barrel refinery at Bristow Oklahoma is expected to be completed by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Wilcox Oil and Gas Company
Pampa
Texas
Bristow
Okla
Noted author Brander Mathews dies at 77
Brander Mathews an author and educator aged 77 died in New York after a two year illness. The immediate cause was influenza contracted a week before his death at his home in New York. He was a prominent figure in American letters and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wBy
Associated Freas
New York
Brander Mathews
Rebels in El Paso Seek De Facto President for Mexican Rebel Forces
El Continental reports a verified plan by Mexican rebel leaders to meet in El Paso to appoint a new commander in chief replacing Gen Jose Escobar. The meeting would discuss establishing a de facto president to gain recognition from Washington and the White House status as belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
EL Paso
el. Continental
Jose Gonzalo Escobar
Juan KR. Hermanez
Sonora
el Continental
Escobar
Washington
White House
Antonio Villareal
Marcelo Caraveo
Chihuahua
Gilberto Valenzuela
Felix Diaz
Porfirio Diaz
Adolfo de la Vuerta
Mexico
Los Angeles
de la Huerta
General Escobar
Tickets On Sale For A Pair Of Sixes At City Auditorium
Mail orders for tickets to the Cathedral Dramatic club play A Pair of Sixes at the city auditorium Thursday night April 4 may be mailed in from out of town starting today. City drug store ticket sales begin 8 am tomorrow. Admission 50 75 and 1 dollars. Tri State pair association sponsors second Amarillo appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral Dramatic Club
City Auditorium
City Drug Store
Amarillo
Tri-State Pair Association
Bartlett Farmer Faces Second Trial in Bet Murder Case
Dallas March 31 W Ray Adams Bartlett farmer will face trial tomorrow for the second time in the slaying of Orville Mathews a Dallas bank employee on September 1 the outcome tied to an election bet fraud Adams formerly heard by mistrial amid influenza illness among jurors More than 200 witnesses were called Adams free on 25000 bond expected to plead self defense Mathews stake holder in a 2000 wager on the senatorial election He was shot on a busy Dallas street corner after Adams sought winnings The money was paid to a forged claimant Clyde AK vest identified as A A Crabb who forged credentials Ben C Richards Jr a Dallas politician is under a three year sentence for his part in the forgery and is free on 3000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
W. Ray Adams
Bartlett Farmer
Orville ‘Mathews
Adams
Liberty
Mathews
Devel
Oped
Clyde AK. Vest
A. A. Crabb
Ben C. Richards, Jr
Mayer Flays Opponents in Proxy Battle
Ed R. Mayer, president of Johnson Ranch Royalty and Rock Creek Oil, accuses Mrs. Bates and Whitehead of misleading stockholders to gain control. He warns they would appoint themselves officers and oust him, urging proxies to support his continued leadership. Meetings listed for Amaillo and the following day in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Bates
FE. K. Whitehead
Johnsof Ranch Royalty Company
Rock Creek Oil Corporation
News-Globe
Denver
Ed. R. Mayer
Bates
Mayer
Whitehead
Mré. Bates
Johnson Ranch Royalty Company
Ama
Tillo
Federal Farm Board May Be New Bill Plan
The impending farm relief bill likely follows the Republican platform. A federal farm board with broad powers would operate through crop commodity councils and a $300.6 million revolving fund for loans to stabilization corporations to control surpluses. The plan envisions state and local councils from governors to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House Agricultural Committees
Hoover
Federal Farm Board
Farm Board
Carl Vrooman
English rulers in Easter observance at Craigneil house
The Archbishop of Canterbury gave holy communion to King George and Queen Mary in the king's room at Craigneil house in Bognor Sussex marking the first Easter communion outside Windsor in 11 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bognor
Sussex
England
Archbishop of Canterbury
George
Mary
Craigneil House
Royal
Windsor Castle
Amarillo Pastor Attacks Crooked Politicians in City Campaign
Pastor J. C. Sisemore of Tabernacle Baptist denounced crooked politicians and underworld influence in Amarillo. He urged his congregation to vote, criticized city officials for barring a Fort Worth pastor from the auditorium, and condemned Sunday movie houses while warning of a dance and Mary Garden operas at the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. ‘Isemore
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Sisemore
J. Frank Norris
First Baptist Church of
Fort Worth
Rome
America
Amarillo
Underworld
Tri
Quiet Easter Observance In Washington With Hoover
Easter Sunday in Washington was quiet and somber with gray skies and a cold breeze. President and Mrs. Hoover attended services at a Friends meeting house as crowds filled churches across the city and visitors joined the observance. Ambassador Herrick died in Paris prompting telegram condolences, while the Hoovers made no formal plans for the day’s remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irena
Washington
Hoover
Friends Meeting House
Paris
Myron T. Herricks
Easter crowds fill churches across the city
Easter services drew capacity crowds as nearly all city churches held morning and evening programs. Rev. Lewis N. Stuckey reported Polk Street Methodist Church welcomed 110 new members, with large Sunday school turnouts and many children attending. New Yorkers flocked to cathedrals and smaller churches despite favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis N. Stuckey
Polk Street
New York
West Texas and Oklahoma Weather Outlook
West Texas fair and cooler in southeast and east central portions on Monday and Tuesday. Oklahoma fair Monday and Tuesday. East Texas mostly cloudy and cooler Monday and Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and moderate onshore winds along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Oklahoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S. Wilson
France
Myron T. Herrick
Parmely Herrick
Cleveland
Mr. Herrick
Foch
Notre Dame Cathedral
Les Invalides
Notre Dame
Col. T. Motley Mott
Saint Cloud
Biscay
Revolution Heads Plan
United ‘States
Mrs. Bates
Saya
ACT
Hoovers
Friends Church
Herrick
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!