Removal of Texas highway official sparks local chatter
Worth Jennings of Canyon, longtime superintendent across Panhandle counties, has been removed from the Texas highway department. He joined under the current administration after backing different candidates, and he declined further comment. Dick Cosby of Canadian is named as his successor.
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Man Called One Arm Wolfe Captured in Hance Killings
Charles Wolfe alias One Arm, tied to George Anderson, was seized at 10:25 p.m. in Muncie after the double murder of Ben Hance and his wife. Hance had alerted police about Gerald Chapman’s whereabouts, prompting the Feb 13 raid and subsequent killings. Wolfe, arrested at Myrtle Strahan’s downtown home, refused to answer questions and faces no bail as investigators persist. Anderson is expected to be taken into custody by morning. the couple’s bodies were discovered five miles southwest of the city.
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Dutch) Anderson
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Largest Inland Town to Lose Title in Rio Grande City
Rio Grande City Texas Aug 14 With the arrival of the first regular train on August 23 the town will lose its claim as the largest inland town in Texas. The celebration includes a monster barbecue speeches by locals and railroad officials and a 30 mile line linking Samfordyce to Rio Grande City connecting to Mission and McAllen.
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Rio Grande City
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
J. T. Eldridge
Samfordyce
Mission
McAllen
Men convicted in Pickford plot receive lengthy sentences
By Associated Press. In Los Angeles on August 14, Superior Judge Victor McLucas sentenced C. Z. Stephens and Claude Holcomb to ten years to life in San Quentin after their conviction for plotting to kidnap film star Mary Pickford. Probation and a new trial were denied, and the defense gave notice of appeal.
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Los Angeles
Victor McLucas
C. Z. Stephens
Claude Holcomb
San Quenten
Mary Pickford
King Estate to Pay Major Inheritance Tax
Austin reports more than a half million dollars in state inheritance tax is expected from the Henrietta King estate of Kingsville owner of the King Ranch. The figure could rise to one million after final holdings review. Attorney James B. Wells Jr. met with comptroller officials as Woodall plans a Kingsville visit to value the estate. The King Ranch is noted as among the world’s largest and Kingsville was founded by Mrs. King.
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Austin
Henrietta King
Kingsville
King Ranch
Kleberg
South Texas
W. M. Woodall
Comptroller Department
Woodall
James B. Wells, Jr
King Estate
Comptroller’s Department
King
Mass meeting to aid Engler slayings investigation in Travis County
Austin July Aug 14 Citizens join peace officers in a mass meeting at the district courtroom to discuss the Engler murder case and the reward fund. R H Kirby Austin millionaire calls the meeting with Q C Taylor and J H Gardner Austin attorneys to organize a permanent chair and set procedures for the reward. Deputy McCoy travels to San Antonio as officers question two Mexicans in Mercedes about the family massacre.
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Travis County
Engler Slayer
Court House
R. H. Kirby
Q. C. Taylor
J. H. Gardner
Kirby
Engler
Sheriff's Department
James E. McCoy
San Antonio
Mercedes
Rio Grande Valley
Funeral Services Held for Sugg in Gainesville
J. D. Sugg, 74, noted Texas and Oklahoma banker and ranchman who died in Chickasha, Okla., was survived by a long career in banking. He arrived in Texas in 1867 at age 14 and became a leading Southwest financier, serving as a stockholder in the First National Bank of Gainesville and in seven other banks across Texas and Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
Chickasha
Okla
Sugg
Southwest
First National Bank of
Evening Post Comics Page Highlights For Today
The Evening Post presents three comic pages this afternoon featuring Out Our Way and Salesman Sam from The News with full pages, plus a full page of Jim and the Force. Regular strips Freckles and His Friends Polly and Her Pals Wash Tubbs Mom'n Pop Boots and Her Buddies add to the entertainment.
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Amarillo Trade Excursion For South Plains Visit
Amarillo must intensify its annual trade trip to the South Plains region this year. More Amarillo firms and professionals should join, and the city should exceed minimum participation. The call urges prompt action, cooperation, and a quick phone to the Board of City Development to commit funds and support for the Monday 6 pm departure and Wednesday return.
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Fifty five Sign For Trade Trip Through South Plains
Amarillo firms Amarillo Tent and Awning Co and Plains Chevrolet Co signed up for a Santa Fe sponsored trade trip to the South Plains. The count reaches 55 with more firms likely to join before Monday evening departure. Pullman accommodations arranged. trip leaves Amarillo 6 pm Monday returns Wednesday night visiting towns along the Santa Fe route to Slaton.
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Amarillo
Pullman
Santa Fe
Slaton
Mrs J P Morgan Dies After Long Illness
Mrs J P Morgan wife of the international banker died at noon today at her Glen Cove Long Island home from a cardiac collapse after two months of sleeping sickness. She had been ill since July 14 with lethargic encephalitis and coma. Mr Morgan rushed from Wall Street to Matinecock Point as guards were posted at the causeway and doctors attended throughout. The Wall Street firm Morgan and Company issued the fatal statement noting the illness and sudden collapse.
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N. Y
J. P. Morgan
International Banker
Long Island
Morgan
Wall Street
Morgan Country
Matinecock Point
East Island
J. T. Tierney
Public barred from Texarkana rail meeting opens
Texarkana date Aug 14 advisory from Clarence E Gilmore Texas Railroad Commission chair says the Texas Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma joint meeting tomorrow will be executive session not open to the public. The plan to hold an open meeting with traffic men is canceled with a September 8 Oklahoma City date set for the general traffic meeting to discuss railroad rate increase requests.
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Texarkana
Clarence E. Gilmore
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Copenhagen Buys Ancient King Statue for 60000
Copenhagen Museum purchased what is believed to be the oldest statue in the world for 60000. The relic, depicting King Gudea of Bagash in southern Mesopotamia around 3000 B C, was unearthed during World War fortification work. After being moved to England, it passed to Copenhagen as the London National Museum is not acquiring antiquities now.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Copenhagen Museum
Mesopotamia
Gudea
Bagash
England
London National Museum
Three Die as Fence Entangles With Live Wire
In Iowa City three men died after becoming entangled in a barbed wire fence that touched a high voltage line. The victims were Joe Wall aged 35, Paul Miller 22, and John Miller 24.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Joe Wall
Paul Miller
John Miller
Bank Robbers Escape With About 50000 In Ohio City Heist
Two masked men robbed the Farmers Bank in Ohio City at 1 p m and fled in an automobile with roughly fifty thousand dollars. Local police hauled officials and witnesses for statements as the crime prompted a quick citywide search.
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Associated Press
Ohio City
Farmers Bank
Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas southerly warm spell
A fragmented forecast notes high pressure over western Oklahoma guiding fair, warmer conditions across Amarillo and northern areas with partly cloudy skies. It describes cooler weather in central Texas and rain in the northwest as low pressure lingers, indicating a general warming trend into Saturday.
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Amarillo bank drive fuels West Texas Chamber growth
West Texas Chamber of Commerce membership drive opened with about fifty subscriptions in Amarillo. Banks and individuals pledged large sums, totaling around 300 goal, placing Amarillo in sixth currently and anticipating higher standing as Fort Worth San Antonio and Wichita Falls lead. Indications point to strong overall support.
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National Bank of Commerce
Guaranty State Bank
Port Arthur Street Car Service Stops Indefinitely
Port Arthur officials announce suspension of street car service effective at midnight due to inability to meet payrolls and operating expenses. The halt ends a year long battle between the traction company and jitney lines, signaling a major shift in local transit.
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Port Arthur
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Jitney Lines
Harris Takes Helm in Workmen Bureau
Aug. 14 Fred R. Harris assumed duties as head of the Workmen's Compensation Bureau of the state fire insurance division, succeeding W. B. Shoe who was asked to resign June 1. Harris came to Austin from Indianapolis where he was Indiana manager for the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters.
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Austin
Fred R. Harris
Workmen's Compensation Bureau
State Fire Insurance Division
W. B. Shoe
Shoe
Ferguson Forum
G. N. Holton
Harris
Indianapolis
Indiana
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters
International Police Meeting Proved Value
Colonel Kuenzer of the Berlin police says the International Police Conference in New York met its aims beyond expectations. He lauded ideas and the chance for world police chiefs to stay in close contact, praising the New York department and Commissioner Enright. He cited the parade of New York's finest as a deeply impressionable moment.
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Associated Press
Berlin
International Police Conference
New York
Kuenzer
Enright
Will Rogers and Bryan in Sunday News Preview
The Western Weekly promises a full page by Will Rogers on William Jennings Bryan tomorrow. The issue also features a piece on science predicting glaciers becoming bathing beaches and an article about activities at a Chinese social function. Reserve your copy for Sunday.
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Will Rogers
Daily News
Wil Rogers
William Jennings Bryan
Man vows lifelong hunt ends as killer faces trial
Dalon, Ga August 15 Twenty six years after his father R H Hannah Daltons police chief was shot by a desperado the son C P Hannah vowed to avenge him. He tracked tips across the United States and identified Bill Jones in Gainesville Texas as the suspect now brought to Dalton to stand trial for murder with verdict due in a fort night.
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R. H. Hannah
C. P. Hannah
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Gainesville
Texas
Bill Jones
Bi Jones
Kentucky woman to head Grand Chapter of Eastern Star
Toronto Ontario August 14 By a unanimous vote Mrs Clara L Henrich of Covington Kentucky was today elected most worshipful grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star for the next three years.
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Thirteen couples wed to break superstition in Chicago
Three couples married at 1 13 PM Friday in death cell 13 aboard the old British ship Success docked on the Chicago River. Thirteen guests with black cats attended after shattering thirteen mirrors. Prizes included 100 in 13 coins, 50 in 2 bills, and rings. Couples named L Bemish Elsie Mayberry Arthur Ryan Mida Chesbro Charles Williams Victoria Christie.
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Chicago
L. Bemish
Elsie Mayberry
Sioux City
Iowa
Arthur Ryan
Mida Chesbro
Charles H. Williams
Victoria Christie
Woman Found Murdered Near Bluewater New Mexico
Unidentified woman's body, stripped and wrapped in rugs, found buried in rocks two miles north of Bluewater New Mexico. Liberty bonds worth 375 dollars near the body list Mrs. Stella Oliver of San Fernando California as owner. Four rings, including a Masonic with inscription Willa Davis Number 2 Lodge Wichita Kansas, found on clothing. Woman estimated to be about 40, weight 100 pounds, missing for about a month.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Bluewater
Stella Oliver
San Fernando
Calif
Willa Davis
Lodge
Wichita Kansas
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