Libby Holman Reynolds freed on bail in murder case
Libby Holman Reynolds, famed former Broadway singer, was released on $25,000 bail pending trial for murder of her husband Smith Reynolds. The court said there was insufficient evidence for a first degree charge. She arrived in Wentworth in mourning with her brother and doctor, while authorities pursued whereabouts.
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Wentworth
N. C
Libby Holman Reynolds
Smith Reynolds
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Rockingham County
Reynolds
Libby
Reidsville
Alfred Holman, Jr
M. P. Cughtings
Forsyth County
Walker
Benet Polikoff
Winston-Salem
Virginia Line
Holman
North Carolina
Bond
Panhandle Plains Museum project to start this fall
Construction of the Panhandle Plains Historical Society museum on the West Texas State Teachers College campus in Canyon will begin by September 1 after regents and the society board approved plans by Amarillo firm Rittenberry and Carder. Bids close August 23 and funding includes $25,000 raised by subscription plus a matching state appropriation.
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Panhandle - Plains Historical Society
West Texas State Teachers College At
Canyon
Regents of
State Teachers’ Colleges
The
Society At
Rittenberry and Carder
Amarillo
College
Randall Hall
Herring
J. A. Hill
Herring Hotel
Palo Duro Canyon
A. B. Mayhew
Alvalde
Board of
Regents
West Texas State Teachers College
A. W. Birdwell
Stephen F. Austin
Nacogdoches
Supposed Reporter Billed for Hold Up
Houston newsman Jack White alias J E Acker indicted by Harris County Grand Jury in $38 July 18 robbery of W A Paddock Texas Prison Board chairman. Sheriff Binford heads to Sherman to custody. White wounded in Oklahoma and treated in a Denison hospital. He previously served five years for robbery in 1926 and escaped before recapture.
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Houston
Jack White
J. E. Acker
Harris County Grand Jury
W. A. Paddock
Texas Prison Board
T. A. Binford
Sherman
White
Denison
Oklahoma
Paddock
Press Association
Donley County
Weather Recap for Amarillo and Southwest Tex and New Mexico
Partly cloudy conditions across Amarillo and West Texas with a chance of thunder showers. New Mexico forecast calls for generally fair skies with little temperature change. Hourly readings for Amarillo show highs around the upper 80s to near 90 and yesterday’s high at 90 with a low near 67.
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Amarillo
Nitv
West Texas
New Mexico
Rain Spells Across Panhandle Ranging From Showers to Heavier Drops
Spotted rains from two inches to light showers hit various Panhandle sections last night with heavier totals at Fri ona and Black near two inches. Amarillo Canyon Hereford Clovis saw light rain while Plainview and Lubbock reported none. A hard rain affected Tascosa Washburn and Goodnight. Clarendon had only a shower. Amarillo recorded about an eighth inch by midnight with a partly cloudy forecast for today.
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Panhandle
South Plains
Friona
Black
Amarillo
Canyon
Hereford
Clovis
N. M
Santa Fe
Plainview
Lubbock
Tascosa
Washburn
Goodnight
Fort Worth
Denver
Clarendon
Rock Island
Wichita Falls
Highway No. 5
Ransom Bank Receipt Doubt Casts Lindbergh Case
The Bank of Nova Scotia branch manager said police are satisfied the $95 received were not part of the $50,000 ransom paid by Dr. J F Condon to kidnappers. The report places doubt on whether the payments tied to the Lindbergh abduction.
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Albert, N. B
Bank of Nova Scotia
J. F. Condon
Democrats Defers Action on Negro Ballot Rights in Texas
Fort Worth August meeting of the State Democratic Executive Committee deferred action on a resolution to repeal laws restricting negro participation in primaries. The move, led by T W Davidson, sought party autonomy and eligibility rules while pending federal court litigation could affect negro voting in the runoff.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Lubbock
T. W. Davidson
Dallas
W. O. Huggins
Houston
Davidson
Huggins
Supreme Court of Texas
Court of Civil Appeals
District Court
Bexar County
Texas Supreme Court Hears Question on Black Voters in Democratic Primary
The Texas Supreme Court took under submission the issue of whether Black voters were legally entitled to participate in the Democratic party primary. The court signaled it would first settle procedural questions before addressing the merits, with continued coverage promised on Page 10. Natalie Talmadge Keaton wins divorce from Joseph Francis Keaton after testimony of neglect corroborated by sister Constance Talmadge Netcher in Los Angeles.
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Austin
Aug
Texas Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Los Angeles
Natalie Talmadge Keaton
Joseph Francis
Buster) Keaton
Constance Talmadge Netcher
Miss Billie Elwood Crowned Miss Personality in Galveston Pageant
Miss Billie Elwood of San Antonio, age 18, won Miss Personality at the Southwestern pageant in Galveston. Mary Ruth Whatley of Oak Cliff took second, with Alberta Coatley of New Orleans finishing third.
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Galveston
Billie Elwood
San Antonio
Mary Ruth Whatley
Oak Cliff
Alberta Coatley
New Orleans
State rests in murder trial in Miami case
The state rested its case against Captain W. N. Lancaster after an emotional session. witness Mrs. J. M. Keith-Miller testified about her love for Lancaster and Haden Clarke. Lancaster spoke calmly about his WWII service and gave his account with an English accent amid clashes with prosecutor N. Vernon Hawthorne.
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Miami
Fia
W. N. Lancaster
J. M. Keith-Miller
Lancaster
Haden Clarke
H. F. Atkinson
Keith Miller
Clarke
Keith-Miller
Aviatrix
N. Vernon Hawthorne
Coolidge Declines Hoover Event Over Hay Fever
White House officials said Calvin Coolidge will not attend Hoover's notification ceremony next Thursday due to hay fever. The president's decision comes as Hoover prepares to host the event in Washington on the anniversary week.
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Coolidge
Hoover
Washington
White House
Calvin Coolidge
Chapin Takes Office as Commerce Secretary in Hoover Era
Roy D. Chapin, Detroit, sworn in as secretary of commerce, pledges to strengthen favorable factors and push an early economic upturn. Franklin W. Fort leads Home Loan Bank board to set up eight to twelve banks and ease homeowners worries while spurting construction. Lamont departs to head the Iron and Steel Institute as Fort and new board meet to select sites and begin the federal machinery.
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Washington
Roy D. Chapin
Detroit
Robert P. Lamont
Chicago
Hoover
Franklin W. Fort
New Home Loan Bank Board
Congress
Matador Murder Trial Transferred on Venue Change
Ruth Kane charged with murdering J A Cunningham at his Matador ranch had trial moved to Floyd County by defense for venue change. The October Floydada term will hear the case. Kane, also named Ruth McComas, faced separate indictment with daughter Edith McComas. she is 13.
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Matador
Ruth Kane
J. A. Cunningham
Floyd County
Floydada
Texas official George W. Beaver dies at home
Austin reports death of George W. Beaver assistant chief clerk of the Texas General Land Office at his home. His passing comes as the state records face routine administrative duties.
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Land Office
Austin
George W. Beaver
Texas General Land Office
Dallas Man Draws New Will Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide
C N Timberlake 63 shot his wife 50 in the kitchen after leaving a lawyer's office where he had drafted a new will. He then killed himself. Mrs Birdie Timberlake was in critical condition. The couple had been separated two weeks. The inquest was conducted by Justice of the Peace Beauty. Executrix named Fannie Lee Thomas. Timberlake formerly managed bakery stock department and had lived in Dallas about 15 years.
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Dallas
C. N. Timberlake
Birdie Timberlake
J. W. Gilmer
Timberlake
Bonham
Justice of the Peace Beauty
Bivins School May Stay Open If Petition Is Filed
School board may keep Bivins open this fall if 115 parents provide a petition committing their children to attend with no dissension. Trustees had just reconsidered the proposed closure after a district delegation urged reopening. A public hearing on the budgets for the public school system and Amarillo College was set for Thursday night August 18. Darrell Jackson named delinquent tax attorney on a sliding commission.
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Bivins
Amarillo College
Darrell Jackson
Barkley Leads Kentucky Primary Vote Count in Missed Output
Sen Alben Barkley leads for a potential record sixth term as the Kentucky primary returns show Barkley 59897 George B Martin 25598 and Dr J F Wright 2764 with 1829 of 4195 precincts reporting. Republicans choose nominee Sept 7. The Democratic slate tops nine at large seats led by Vinson Spence May Chapman Young Brown Gregory Cary Carden Hamilton. Incumbents noted and repeal stance highlighted.
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U. S
George B. Martin
Catlettsburg
Barkley
Martin
J. F. Wright
Martin Long
Dr. Wright
Kentucky
Congress
Fred M. Vinson
Brent Spence
A. J. May
Virgil] Chapman
John Young Brown
W. V. Gregory
Clover H. Cary
C. R. Carden
Finley Hamilton
Carden
Cary
Chapman
Gregory
May
Spence
Vinson
Cotton Market Soars As New Wave Of Buying Surges
A record bullish day lifts cotton prices as a government crop estimate signals a tight supply. Stocks, bonds, and commodities rally with wide gains across rails, utilities, wheat, and metals amid banker discussions of financing a large material movement.
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Wall Stree
New York
Chicago
Wall Street
Eugene Meyer
Meyer
Washington
New York Clearing House
New Low Prices on Musical Instruments in Want Ads
Amarillo readers can now buy musical instruments on easy terms through the Want Ad section. The ads promise affordable prices and a chance to own favorite gear, with each listing presenting bargained options and a common message of value for prospective buyers.
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Amarillo
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John N. Gries
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