Fixed opinions of veniremen hamper panel completion
Persistent juror biases slowed selection in the Fortescue et al. lynching trial in Honolulu. Prospective jurors including Huihui voiced views that the defendants ought to be shot, while defense attorney Clarence Darrow challenged such sentiments and juror Ulrich pressed jurors to verdicts regardless of right or wrong. The panel reached 6 Anglo-Saxons, 3 Chinese, 1 Japanese, 1 Hawaiian and 1 Portuguese. final juror selection continued as the court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Ewing
Associated Press
Honoluluu
Granville Fortescue
Joseph Kahahawai
Massie
Thalia Massie
Huihui
Darrow
Barry Ulrich
Kahahawai
Ulrich
Shadford Waterhouse
Kunz Sworn In After House Unseats Granata in Illinois
The House removed Republican Peter C. Granata from Illinois Eighth District and installed Democrat Stanley H. Kunz. A viva voce vote followed failed Republican attempts to declare Granata elected or recount ballots. Kunz was sworn in immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Peter C. Granata
Illinois
Stanley H. Kunz
Granata
Kunz
Kil Cullen Grabs Junior National Heavyweight Title
Yale footballer John Kil Cullen defeated Joe Ardavinis of Northeast University to win the Massachusetts junior national heavyweight boxing title in a wild bout at the amateur boxing center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John Kilcullen
Yale
Joe Ardavinis
Northeastern University
Massachusetts
Amarillo and West Texas Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy Wednesday across Amarillo and West Texas with cooler conditions in the west and north. New Mexico remains generally fair with little temperature change. The forecast notes mixed wind and cloudiness with variable temperatures throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
City Budget Balanced with $1 Tax Rate Maintained
The city commission adopted a balanced budget for the new fiscal year starting April 16 based on an estimated 1932 valuation of $61 million. It allocates $250,000 to the interest and sinking fund, leaving $360,000 for general operations, plus $75,000 in miscellaneous receipts totaling $435,000 for general departments and a $25,000 cut for the Board of City Development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Board of City Development
Lindbergh Aids Firefighters Near His Home
Col Charles A Lindbergh helped battle a brush fire threatening his hilltop estate in Hopewell New Jersey aiding over 50 responders. The event came as reports hint at progress in his search for his kidnapped 21 month old son amid mysterious trips and a burning nursery light.
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Hopewell
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Martha’s Vineyard
Mass
Norfolk
John Hughes Curtis
New Jersey
England
Featherbed Lane
County Officials Discuss Salary Cuts in Potter County
Potter County commissioners weigh salary reductions for county officials with a potential enrollment of Taxpayers League representatives. Most officials support a 10 percent cut. others back it if the maximum pay levels are reached. County Judge Motlow favors 10 percent from the top but cautions against partial cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Taxpayers League
Chansler Weymouth
W. W. Lynch
Carl Hill
Mark Parker
Motlow
Women Pack City Auditorium for Tenth Annual Cooking School
The News Globe Cooking School draws 2000 women to the City Auditorium as classes open. Ninety percent of seats filled, exhibits expanded, and 65 attendance prizes awarded. Miss Christeen Chitwood led the session with recipes and a live demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Auditorium
News-Globe Cooking
Amarillo
Norris Ewing
News-Globe
Christeen Chitwood
Mathes Company
Legion committee to call on Tack on bonus stance
Hanson Post of the American Legion formed a three man committee W L Ottinger Charles C Gibson and Harry Meyers to call on Tack and his staff to obtain their true view on the bonus issue. Lewis Fields, service committee chair, spoke on the proposed legislation before Congress affecting Legionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News- Globe
Globe
Hanson Post
American Legion
W. L. Ottinger
Charles C. Gibson
Harry Meyers
Tack
Lewis Fields
Post
Congress
Man Wanted at Vega Is Held
A man sought at Vega for bond jumping on forgery charges was arrested yesterday by the sheriff's department. Sheriff John Halliburton of Oldham County planned to transport the prisoner here Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vega
Hyte
Sheriff's Department
John Halliburton
Oldham County
Boys killed in road accident near Abernathy
April 5 two boys aged 11 and 13 were struck and killed on highway nine two miles north of Abernathy. Driver J Arthur Edwards of Olton was detained for questioning after stating he did not see the boys who were returning home with milk for their families at Taco.
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Abernathy
Highway Nine
Here
J. Arthur Edwards
Olton
M. Z. Holland
James Edward
Bobby) Mead
James Hurd
Taco
Edwards
Holland
J. W. Mead
D. Rogers
Hurd
Fred Stone to Bring 75 for Smiling Faces in Amarillo
Fred Stone plans two performances in Amarillo on April 16 with a 75 member company in the musical comedy Smiling Faces. Paula Stone Roy Royston the Albertina Rasch girls and others star. Matinee tickets range from 50 cents to 2.50 dollars and night show from 1 to 3 dollars.
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Fred Stone
Will Rogers
Broadway
Amarillo
Stone
Paula
Roy Royston
News-Globe
Wilbur C. Hawk
News- Globe
State of War Declared 15 Years Ago Between U S and Germany
Fifteen years after the proclamation by Woodrow Wilson announcing a state of war between the United States and the Imperial German government the historic note is recalled as a turning point. The message was transmitted from the White House to the Navy Department via telegraphers, framing a pivotal moment in U S history.
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U. S
Germany
Alexander R. George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
White House
France
Great Britain
House
Senate
Newton D. Baker
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Congress
Roosevelt Democrats Lead In Wisconsin Delegates Biden Roosevelts Pace Norris Backed Progressives
In Wisconsin on April 5 Progressive Republicans backed Senator George Norris of Nebraska for President while Roosevelt Democrats led with 14 722 votes for Roosevelt against 3 550 for an unpledged faction. The LaFollette faction tallied 9 100 votes to 8 421 for conservatives, with results from 51 of 2 845 precincts showing urban and rural support.
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Milwaukee
Wis
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Philip F. LaFollette
Robert M. LaFollette
Australian visitor compares nations praises U S politics
Arthur H. O'Connor, Australian journalist touring the United States, says Australia has better living conditions and government than America, cites unemployment and graft issues in both nations, notes Australia exports more than it imports and seeks to boost travel. He spoke in Amarillo over radio and before the Lions Club.
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Australia
America
United States
Commonwealth
Arthur H. O'Connor
Sydney
Melbourne
O'Connor
Amarillo
Lions Club
National Travel Association
Mr. O'Connor
O’connor
Accused Man Tries Death Before Trial In Ax Murder Case
E R Neagle 37 slashed throat and left arm in Levelland jail as testimony was to begin in his trial for killing 74 year old B F Driggars. He severed arteries and windpipe while shaving. transferred to Lubbock jail. injuries not believed serious. Jury completed in 72nd district court. case moved to 99th district court in Lubbock.
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Lubbock
E. R. Neagle
Levelland
Neagle
B. F. Driggars
Whitharral
Homer L. Pharr
99Th District Court
Cities elect new officials in multi city election sweep
Tulsa elected mayor R A Scott by 67 votes amid a spirited contest. A J Harris and B P Atchley won city commissioner seats. In Woodward J O Selman became city commissioner and Rose Murray city treasurer. Liberal re elected incumbents Lepper and Waltman and Jim Murdock as alderman. Tucumcari voters backed the citizens ticket mayor J W Bullington won 754 to 552 for E E Rivers. four councilmen elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
R.A. Scott
RK. G. Jordan
A. J. Harris
8. P. Atchley
J. R. Ward
T. M. Littlejohn
Ordan
Ward
Littlejohn
the News
Woodward
Okla
J. O. Selman
Rose Murray
Kan
E. C. Lepper
L. J. Waltman
Jim Murdock
Tucumcari
Citizens
People’s
J. W. Bullington
E. E. Rivers
Dan Kelly
C. W. Carman
T. W. Hampton
T. H. Crewdson
Hoover Faces Democratic Rebukes Over Economy Plan
President Hoover clashed with Democratic leaders over a proposed special economy committee and budget savings. Senate hearings on the revenue bill begin with Mills as witness, while a joint commission proposal aims to outline a 200 million dollar national economy program within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Stephenson
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Congress
McKellar D
Tenn
Senate
House
Garner
Harrison
Congressional Democratic
Senate Finance Committee
Mills
Jones
Senate Appropriations Committee
Postpone Hearing for City Oil Men in Texas
Texas Railroad Commission postponed a hearing on the Hazy Harrington and Marsh Amarillo gas extraction plan. They argue no current gas market in Carson and Moore counties and cite pipeline buyers’ refusal. A new hearing may be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Hazy, Harrington and Marsh
Amarillo
Carson
Moore Counties
Prominent Man Shoots Wife Then Kills Himself
In New Canaan Connecticut on April 5 Nelson Silliman a leading businessman shot and killed his blind invalid wife and then killed himself after doctors diagnosed him with an incurable disease.
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New Canaan, Conn
Nelson Silliman
Gloria Swanson Delivers Daughter in London
American actress Gloria Swanson has a daughter born tonight in London to Miss Swanson and her husband Michael Farmer. Swanson has been in London for some time with Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria
London
Gloria Swanson
Miss Swanson
Michael Farmer
Chicks Bring Checks and Backyard Chick Rearing
The piece urges turning backyards into small chick-raising activities for personal use or sale. It notes chicks can be purchased through the Classifieds Want Ads section as a source for starting this enterprise.
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Veniremen Hamper
George S. Davis
Uhrich
Fric
Opireat
LINDY
Blaze
Sam B. Motlow
Legion Committee
Executive Mansion
Navy Department
U.S
Littlefield
Panhandle
Joint Commission
City Oil
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