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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1930

Page

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Loyal Spanish artillerymen crush aviator insurgents revolt

Madrid dispatch reports Loyal Spanish artillerymen bombarded insurgents in a half hour seizure. About 80 rebels were captured and Major Ramon Franco surrendered to Portuguese air forces. Zamora named president of the Republic as revolutionary committees formed. In Morocco the Foreign Legion is moved to quell home unrest. protests flare in Bilbao and San Sebastian with rioting and casualties.

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Robbed Federal Clothing Manager Takes $90

A lone bandit entered the Federal Clothing Store at Polk and Seventh shortly after 7 o'clock Monday evening and escaped with $90 in cash. The thief, about 5 feet 8 inches, light complexioned, 28 years old, wore a white belt and dark trousers, and demanded cash at gunpoint while the clerks were away.

Federal Polk Bandit 4. R. Vines Fdaj Vines Secker Price

Uncertain Fragments Describe Outdoor Creatures Visit

Fragmentary text mentions outdoor creatures seeking warmth and a visit, unclear details about the scene and participants. No clear dates, locations, or names are identifiable from the readable lines.

Weather outline for Amarillo area incomplete

Fragmentary weather text mentions Amarillo with scattered terms about temperatures. No clear forecast region dates or conditions emerge.

Oil Proration Order Affects Texas Pipe Lines

The late railroad commission ordered pipelines to take four producers in the field at a fixed rate and not exceed production limits. The action aims to enforce the purchaser act as Yates field operators seek a proration schedule to meet market demand. The commission considered extending production from 106000 to 89500 barrels daily while noting disputes over the new statute.

Austin Bee Late Railroad Commission Posse Court Wader Yates Hanna Im Midh Watie

Rock Island Fights Texas & Pacific Route Expansion

Interference hearings over the Texan & Pacific Northern line from Big Spring to Labbock Amarillo proceed with Rock Island opposing, arguing Deaf Smith Oldham counties would be underserved. Rock Island claims its Forrest branch and Vega routing avoid redundancy while Teloland says the two routes stay within three miles for a stretch. Olton and Lamb County communities seek re routing and witnesses note cross questions on traffic share and population. Hoover nominates 28 Texan post ministers to the Senate.

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Eagle Nest Built From Cow Hair Near Dalhart

Dalhart region reports an eagle nesting high in a windmill tower near Exum, using cow hair snagged from barbed wire fences. The nest is bolstered by twine and a large washtub filled with bones and debris, with wire strands wrapped around the tower and tower wheel.

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Fire devastates Malibu Beach homes in elite area

A strong wind fanned by a ten mile per hour draft destroyed 19 homes along the Malibu Ocean Front, with the loss estimated around 500000 pounds. Fires spread rapidly, snapping a high tension line and igniting gasoline. several wealthy owners fled to Hollywood for winter. Among the damaged were homes owned by film figures Louise Farda Frank Fay Oliver O Marsha and Alf Daw, while editors and producers like AL Rockett faced losses. fire equipment was scarce and water supply hindered by sand.

Los Angeles Malibu Beach Resore Ie Etfeiaa Dreete J.B. Rodericks Hollywood Marie Vest Dave Butler Filth Drester George’ de Spitene Louise Farnda Crene Prank Fay Oliver O'Marsh Ben Ten Arieks Ira James M. Kehler AL. Rockett Ronald Calman Clara Bow Gloria Swansen George O'Brien Muth Chatterton

Dillon appeals for cots for jobless refused by Army

The New Mexico governor asked in a San Antonio appeal for blankets cots and other aid for unemployed men in Albuquerque. Army officers declined saying the request exceeded their role. The message was transmitted by adjutant general Halthasen and Salvation Army officials.

Santa FE R. C. Dillon Eighth Corps San Antonio Albuquerque Halthasen New Mexico Salvation Army

Cotton Picker Kills Man After Boss Is Shot At

In Clarendon 4 men besieged a cotton picker home. Frank Parker about 21 from Oklahoma allegedly led intruders who fired at Naylor during a tense confrontation. Parker was shot in the head and died instantly. no charges filed yet as officers collect fingerprints and identify a second suspect.

Cotton Boss Clarendon Frank Parker Oklahoma Dick O'Neil Tom Parker Movs Naylor O'Neil Seattle Mees

Colguit Davia Surrenders in Amite Murder Case

A man named Colguit Davia surrendered to a Here ford officer near a Wichita dump site on Monday. His brother Le a was killed in a gun battle at Wichita, Kate, Felday, as the Colgest war continues with hunger affecting combatants.

Tearing Down of Courthouse Begins Today

Workmen will start removing the vault extension of the old Potter County courthouse to clear space for a new structure. County Clerk Ted Blackburn moved records to the annex, while C. S. Lambie plans basement excavation set to begin by Wednesday under supervisor Beil. Local labor will be used in the first 80 days of construction.

Potter Counts Court House Honesh Fillmore Treet Ted Blackburn Court House TriState Fair Park County Dome NL Parker Lambie Th. Beil Tecalter

Shepard Defense Uses Prosecution Witnesses in Slaying Trial

In Kansas City on December 15 the defense for Major Charles A. Shepard built its case using prosecution witnesses to argue possible alternate causes of Mrs Shepard's death from a mercury compound. Army pathologist Major G. R. described the poison and suggested Mrs Shepard might have ingested or absorbed a hazardous dose, while the defense contested the medical timeline and suggested other possibilities.

Shepard Kansas City Kang Charles A. Shepard Fort Riley Kansas M. Av Bose G. RG Wateide Vendar Aleges Shepard Sardine M. Meenster

Hereford Nab D Davis in Slaying Case as Brother Denies Guilt

Ardmore deputy sheriff charges D I Davis killed Don Keirsey and blames brother Colquit Davis who was slain by Wichita officers. Detained in Amarillo jail, Davis says he fought no resistance and suffered hunger as authorities describe a chain of gunfights and car theft tied to a Wichita Kansas incident.

Don Keirsey Ardmore Okla D. I. Davis Wichita Kans Harold A. McCarrick Colquit Davis Colquit Davis Keirsey Cason Smith & Wesson McCarrick Emmett Hale Davi Davit Sno Hereford Davin McCarrichy Lincoln Street Hancer Cassenger Davie Eitier Kansas Aid Canyon Dean Kirk Amarillo Ser Thant Wyoming Canada Hin Tech Cat Smith County Wereford Beem

Arrangements Made for Fort Worth Grid Championship Trip

Officials plan a fan trip to Fort Worth for the Amarillo Tyler championship game. Bids for rail transportation aim to keep costs low, with round trips offered by Santa Fe and Denver routes. Fans expect $50 price targets and ticket notices will be sent when received.

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Davis' Gang Linked to Hereford Shootings by Fox Sisters

Fox sisters testified to Ada district officials that Colquie and D Davis and the Davis boys traveled from Hereford to Anaritlo on December 3 intending to rob, then returned to Hereford a few days later. They described the quartet’s chain store robberies, a shooting, and the disposal of a Buick with a license plate taken during the spree.

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