Confesses to husband and shoots self in fatal porch slaying
Mrs Margaret Helmjat, 21, of Lorain Ohio, shot Fearn to death last Thursday night then killed herself in a mobile on a road outside Canton. Her husband W O Heldman says she confessed to him during a ride to authorities and left a death by own action note.
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Canton
Oho
Dee
Margaret Helmjat
Lorain
Ohio
W. O. Heldman
Fearn
Neldman
Beause
Heldman
Tex Thornton Brought In To Fight High Island Oil Field Fire
Famous oil well fire fighter Tex Thornton was summoned from Amarillo to aid efforts at a massive blaze in the High Island field in Galveston county. The well, brought in by Marks McLean on the Cade estate, reportedly yields about 10,000 barrels daily and has caused over 100,000 dollars in damage despite continuous firefighting.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex Thornton
High Island
Galveston County
Thornton
Amarillo
Marks McClean
Cade
Amarillo and Vicinity Weather Outlook Through Friday
Forecast for Amarillo and nearby areas calls for Friday as fair then unsettled in the afternoon with warmer temperatures. West portions may see partly cloudy skies and rain likely. New Mexico expected to stay mostly fair with a southeastern low pressure system moving northeastward.
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Amarillo
New Mexico
Missouri
Rocky Mountain
Nevada
Mother of 23 Denied Custody Of Latest Babe
In San Antonio Texas on December 13 Judge McCrory kept the infant with foster mother Mrs Mary Rangel after Filomena Castillo sought return of her 24th child born to a family with 25 dollars weekly income from Castillo and two sons The mother claimed she could now support the baby and requested custody but was granted only visitation rights with warnings against permanent possession Castillo said she had been married in Mexico 19 years ago and that six of her 23 children survive with three sets of twins among them
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Associated Presa
San Antonio
Texas
Filomena Castillo
Lodge McCrory
Castillo
Mexico
Poultry Show Judging Opens With Record Entries
The eighth annual Tri-State Poultry Show begins at the municipal auditorium with the largest entry list in the region. Over 100 turkeys and 500 chickens entered. judging delayed by shipping, set to start today and run through tomorrow. A turkey donated by the Panhandle Poultry Association will be given away at 9 PM tonight, with additional drawings Sunday.
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Panhandle Poultry Association
C. C. Pool
Lake Arthur
N. M
Illness Fatal to War Chief in Taft Team
Jacob M. Dickinson, secretary of war under President Taft, died at St Luke's hospital Chicago at 4 54 pm after several weeks illness. He had recently undergone an operation and had been living in Chicago as a lawyer since leaving the war office. The body will be sent to Nashville for burial.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jacob M. Dickinson
William Howard Taft
St. Lukes Hospital
Dickinson
War Office
Nashville
Tenn
Centuries Old Titles Held by Hewett and Dawson
London dispatch describes Sir Stanley Hewett Surgeon Apothecary to the King and Bertrand Dawson first Lord Dawson of Penn Physician in Ordinary to the King. It notes their royal roles, educations, knighthood, and long service from Edward VII to George V.
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Stanley Hewett and
Dawson
Penn
George
England
Bertrand Dawson
Stanley Hewett
Milton Bronner
NEA
London
Buckingham Palace
Lord Dawson
Edward Seventh
Faculty of Medicine
University of London
University College
United States
Football star Ernest Moon faces charges in Tucumcari
Special to The News Ernest Moon, a star football player for two seasons, was arrested in Tucumcari on charges of robbing the ice plant safe and shoplifting from Elk Drug Store. Fingerprint evidence linked Moon to the safe, and a room search yielded drug store items. He reportedly confessed to the ice plant manager. Moon had moved from Kansas two years earlier and balanced work, school, and football.
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Tucumcari
N. Mex
Ernest Moon
Elk Drug Store
Moon
James Conwell
Kansas
Amarillo Flu Described As Mild By Health Official
Influenza in Amarillo is judged a mild form by Dr. H. H. Latson city health officer with no deaths directly linked to the illness. The epidemic is not seen as alarming though present. Few flu cases are in schools per nurse L. G. Nall while adults, especially teachers, show higher infection. Rest and fresh air are advised as prevention.
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Amarillo
H. H. Latson
L. G. Nall
Stamford Bonds Carry Austin
City of Stamford bonds totaling 13500 were approved by the attorney general today.
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Stamford
Associated Press
Austin
City of
Hutchinson Oil Land Suit Heads to Jury Friday
The state’s lawsuit against Phillips Petroleum and others over title to about 400 acres of oil land in Hutchinson county will likely go to a jury Friday after two weeks of arguments. Retrial followed a first trial that awarded the state a multimillion judgment but granted a new trial to allow new survey testimony. The state contends the land is state school land.
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Associated Press
Austin
Phillips Petroleum Company
Hutchinson County
Travis County
Rate Rumored A Cents Flat In Any Amount
A whispered rate of cents flat for any amount is presented with no confirmation on franchise terms. The note hints at a pricing low or negotiable deal but provides no concrete details or official stance from involved parties. The lack of clarity leaves questions about applicability and scope.
Surprise Amarillo Gas Line Aims at City Limits
Amarillo prepares for a new industrial gas line to the city edge. Van-Tex pipeline owner Dorsett Carter pumped oil to the refinery yesterday and plans for future moves remain undecided. The line, converted from oil to gas, will serve industrial users with a presumed low, uniform price.
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Amarillo
Las
Van-Tex
Dorsett Carter
Carter
Ife
Curler
Pan-Tex
Pure Oil Company
Carson County
Big Gus
Condition of King George Improves in Latest Bulletin
Buckingham Palace reports King George remains exhausted but shows slight improvement after three weeks of illness. Physicians note steady pulse and satisfactory local condition as five doctors visited. bulletin expresses cautious hope amid public relief.
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Associated Prensa
London
Buckingham Palace
George
Twight
Moral Influence of Republics Discussed in Paraguay War Threat
The Pan American conference committee urged all participating republics to use moral influence to ease Bolivia Paraguay tensions amid threats of war. Argentina signaled support for mediation but remains unrepresented, while Peru's Victor Mauriua noted varied views on methods.
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Paraguay
Associated Arena
Washington
State Department
Bolivia
Victor Mauriua
Peru
Charles F. Trughes
Associated Press
Argentina
Atute Department
Fort Vanguardia
Tornadoes Kill Three in Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana
Severe storms ripped across Pearland Sulphur Springs Center and Tenaha injuring more than a dozen and killing three. Mrs Fridell and a man named Jones died as homes collapsed and trees toppled. A 10 year old girl was found unhurt after being suspended from a fence.
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Houston
Louisiana
Pearland
C. Fridell
Allen Shievers
Shievers
Tenaha
Texas
John Jones
Noble
J. T. Pugh
Tessie Pugh
Shreveport Granted Federal Land for Air Unit
The Louisiana senate approved Hall of Caddo's plan to modify the 1928 airports act allowing Shreveport to participate in donating 24 000 acres for a new 7 million dollar aviation unit funded by the U S government.
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Associated Prenes
Baton Rouge
Senate
Hall of
Caddo
Shreveport
United States
President Coolidge Sends Wire on King George Health
The Associated Press reports President Coolidge telegraphed King George expressing pleasure at the improvement in the king's health and confidence that full recovery will come soon. The message is dated December 18 from Washington.
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Gal
Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
King George
Hoover Party Arrives Safe in Argentina
The president elect Herbert Hoover and his party reached Buenos Aires from Santiago Chile at 7 o clock amid cheering crowds along a 30 mile line. Suburban stations near the city saw large outpourings of humanity comparable to campaign time demonstrations.
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Associated Presy
Buenos Aires
Herbert Hoover
United States
Santiago
Chile
New York Police Commissioner Resigns Amid Criticism
Joseph A. Warren, head of New York's 17,000 officers, resigns as police commissioner. He says the retirement is not connected to the Arnold Rothstein killing inquiry. Grover A. Whalen of John Wanamaker has been mentioned as a successor.
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New York
Joseph A. Warren
Arnold Rothstein
Warren
Grover A. Whalen
John Wanamaker
Senators Boost Prohibition Enforcement Bill To 270 Million
The Senate increased the prohibition enforcement appropriation from 15.5 million to 270.02 million, a plan later labeled tax on the public by critics. Senator Bruce, Maryland Democrat, maneuvered the amendment amid swift passage, triggering warnings it could wreck federal spending until conference with the House.
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Irene
Washington
Senate
House
Bruce
Maryland
Treasury Post Office
Moses
Hampshire
Texas University Oil Land Sale Halted
Almost 1.5 million acres of Texas university land with oil and gas rights advertised for sale have been withdrawn pending possible legislation to raise returns. Only 103,000 acres remain on the market as worry grows over petroleum overproduction affecting revenues.
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Austin
Texas
Texas University
Friends of the University
Christmas Shoppers' Edition Promises Gift Guide for Amarillo
The News-Globe announces its annual Christmas Shoppers Edition to publish next Sunday December 16. Merchants will use it to display merchandise suitable for gifts and readers will find gift suggestions for Mary John Daddy Mother Uncle Ben and Aunt Sue. The edition aims to be a directory of gifts and advise on profitable ads.
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News-Globe
Amarillo
Globe and News
Mary
John
Daddy
Ben
Sue
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