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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1928

Page

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Marines Ordered Into Action across Aug 1

More Marines are ordered into action. About 1,000 will be sent to August, with 1,400 already there.

Marines to Push Sandino Fight With 1000 More Reinforcements

The United States plans an intensive campaign against Nicaraguan rebel Sandino with 1000 additional marines joining 1400 already on the ground. Navy ships will land troops at Corinto while commanders resume control to assure a free election. Some lawmakers object, calling for more precise force levels and scrutiny.

Associated Press Washington Augustino Sandino United States Nueva Segovia Sandino Navy Department Coolidge Wilbur San Diego Parris Island S. C Nicaragua Special Service Squadron Rochester Galveston Tulsa Corinto Logan Feland Robert H. Dunlop Quantico L. M. Gulick Frank R. McCoy State Department Southern Republic Congress Wheeler Montana

Weather outlook for Amarillo and surrounding regions

Partly cloudy and warmer for Amarillo and vicinity on Wednesday. The larger area shows mostly partly cloudy skies in West Texas and New Mexico with extreme eastern portions warmer. A high pressure system sits over the lower Mississippi valley and Utah, bringing continued cold conditions east of the plains, with snow reported in Kansas and the northern Rocky Mountains.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico Grmer Mississippi Valley Utah Kansas Forado Rocky Mouth

Burglars Take Negro Janitor And $3,000

In Chillicothe two stores were robbed of checks and cash totaling nearly 3000 dollars Monday night. A janitor, described as a Negro, was abducted and held until the burglars neared Vernon. Sheriff Bralley sought the suspects from Wichita Falls to Chillicothe. About 2700 to 2800 dollars came from pay checks issued by the Chillicothe Oil Company to employees and cashed at the scene.

Associated Press Wichita Falls Chillicothe Vernon W. G. Bralley E. J. Randel Bralley Chillicothe Oil Company

Wichita Men New Owners Of J. E. Bryant Co

Announcement of the sale of the J. E. Bryant company to Plains Wholesale Grocery company became effective January 1. C. S. Pugh and J. S. Walker head the new Plains operation with J. D. Roberson and J. S. Hobbs as directors. The firm’s stock rises, and the candy factory will close as stock moves to new holdings.

J. E. Bryant Company Panhandle Plains Wholesale Grocery Company Bryant Company C. S. Pugh Wichita Falls J. S. Walker E. L. Higinbotham W. B. Allen Pugh Bryant-Fort-Daniel Company Walker

All Involved In Bridge Collision Expected To Recover

Reports from Marlin say all 13 Lone Star Gas company employees injured when a truck struck a bridge railing last night will recover. Three or four were seriously hurt, while the rest escaped with bruises.

Associated Press Waco Marlin Lone Star Gas Company

Esch Given Recess Appointment on I C C

John J. Esch of Wisconsin received a recess appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission from President Coolidge. The Senate had not acted on his nomination by adjournment and his term expired December 31, so the recess appointment continues him in office until the Senate acts.

United Press Washington John J. Esch Wisconsin Coolidge Senate Esch

McIlroy brothers boom in Panhandle oil fields

Amarillo’s S. D. Tex and W. W. Whitey McIlroy rose from small grocery operators to heads of three major oil firms, Dixon Creek No. 2 sparked the Panhandle boom, with 5.7 million barrels produced and 625000 in dividends paid to early investors. They now own Dixon Creek Oil, McIlroy Oil, and Cockrell McIlroy Oil.

Amarillo McIlroy Brothers S. D Hutchinson County Texas Company Gulf Panhandle Carson County Mellroy McIlroys Dixon Creek Oil Company McIlroy Oil Company Cockrell-McIlroy Oil Company Dixon Creek No. 2 Smith Ranch Edwards Tex” Mcellroy MeIlroy Brothers W. W. “Whitey” McIlroy

Cisco bank bandits trial date set for January

In Eastland Texas Judge George L Davenport set January 16 for separate trials of Cisco bank bandits Henry Helms Robert Hill and Marshall Ratliff linked to the December 23 First National Bank robbery and the murder of Police Chief Bedford during the heist Nine accomplices detained at a Moran camp remain jailed on bonds of 500 to 1900 Attn: Governor Moody revoked pardons for Helms and Ratliff both wounded and indicted in the Cisco robbery

Associated Press Eastland Texas Cisco Henry Helms Robert Hill Marshall Ratliff George L. Davenport 91St District Court Sterling Holloway First National Bank G. E. Bedford Ellis Harris Rising Star Moran Austin Moody Miriam A. Ferguson Helms

Mrs Appleby Dies of Exposure in Sack Murder Case

Los Angeles January 3 An inquest finds Mrs Amelia Appleby died from congestion of the lungs due to exposure after her body was found in a ditch. Dr Charles M McMillan held as the suspect refuses to testify as prosecutors plan a murder indictment.

Associated Press Los Angeles Amelia Appleby Charles M. McMillan San Fernando Here McMillan

German Children Rescued From Ice Floe Off Wilhelmshaven

Seven German children were rescued by a naval vessel after drifting four hours on an ice floe off the Wilhelmshaven coast. They had been playing on the crust when the tide broke it away.

Associated Press Wilhelmshaven Germany

Pampa Bridegroom Killed at Gas Well

Paspa Texas January 3 Q O Ross bridegroom of a week died by suffocation Tuesday afternoon while repairing an Empire Gas company well on the 6666 ranch near Pampa. He was about 30 years old and had been employed by the company for some time.

Associated Press Paspa Texas QO. W. Ross Empire Gas Company Here

Amarillo Men Address Farmers Here On Wheat Marketing

Amarillo speakers outline education versus school spending and tires while a program on wheat marketing unfolds. Dr Thomsen opens with a prayer and remarks followed by an entertainment segment before Henry Ansley of The GlobeNews speaks at 1 30 p m. Horace Russell of Russell Cockrell Co concludes with a marketing discussion and musical numbers.

Thomsen Central Presbyterian Church Henry Ansley The Globe-News Horace Russell Russell-Cockrell Company

Amarillo men headline four day Texas Wheat Growers school

Texas Wheat Growers association members in Amarillo attend a four day marketing school. Dr R Thomson opens with devotion and talk on law enforcement. Henry Ansley discusses farm marketing methods and business practices for farmers. Horace Russell to speak at night as leaders discuss cooperative marketing and middlemen.

Texas Wheat Growers Association Amarillo R. Thomson Central Presbyterian Church Henry Ansley The News-Globe Horace Russell Russell & Cockrell Thomson Russell John FE. Hill Panhandle Lumber Company Hill Warner J. D. Hamlin Farwell R. A. Gerken Phebe K. Warner EF. C Seaman

Amarillo Sees Sudden Heat Wave Amid Light Freeze

Amarillo and the Panhandle swung from freezing to springlike warmth as the temperature rose from near 10 degrees at dawn to a 63 degree high, with clear skies and no precipitation. Lubbock, Wichita Falls, Dallas, Fort Worth reported freezing or above freezing conditions, while Houston and Galveston remained cool.

Amarillo Panhandle Lubbock Wichita Falls Dallas Fort Worth Waco San Antonio Houston Bayou City Beaumont Galveston Corpus Christi

Lindbergh Lands at Tegucigalpa in Welcome Ceremony

Charles A. Lindbergh arrived in Tegucigalpa aboard the Spirit of St. Louis at 1 55 pm after circling the field three times and landing before the hangar. He was greeted by President Miguel Pas Barahona Foreign Minister Fausto Davilla and American minister George T. Summerlin. Six women presented flowers and the mayor offered the key to the city.

Tegucigalpa Honduras St. Louis Honduran Tegucigalpa Aviation Field Charles A. Lindbergh San Salvador Miguel Pas Barahona Fausto Davilla Geo. T. Summerlin

Attorney General Will Not Support T. U. Contention

In Austin on January 3 the Texas university board of regents hired private counsel as the attorney general's office signals likely non support. The regents face mandamus suits seeking mineral permits on state lands with the January 18 supreme court submissions. Respondents include O W Greene D J McDaniel Joe S Batts Austin.

Associated Press Austin Texas University Board of Regents Claude Pollard Pollard Dan Moody Moody Supreme Court University Mandamus J. T. Robison Robison R. L. Batts University Board of Regents O. W. Greene D. J. McDaniel Joe

Major Powers Sought for Antiwar Pact

The State Department publicized a plan inviting France and other principal powers to join a multilateral treaty renouncing war as a national policy. Secretary Kellogg welcomed the bid, proposing a broader pact to garner global adherence, replacing the Root arbitration framework.

Associated Press Washington France United States State Department Paris Briand Kellogg Mr. Kellogg M. Briand

Endurance Flight Postponed Again Over Illness

The proposed endurance flight by Bert Acosta and Emile Burgin in the Fokker Splitdorf was postponed again due to Acosta’s illness. The pilot has a cold, delaying the planned record attempt in New York.

United Press New York Bert Acosta Emile Burgin Fokker Splitdorf Acosta

Mexican Good Will Flight Proposal To Washington

Mexico City January 3 General Coloca acting chief of aviation today proposed purchasing a Wright airplane for a non stop flight from Mexico City to Washington with Captain Emilio Carranza as pilot.

Mexico City General Coloca Washington Emilio Carranza

Judge Sets January 2018 Trial Date

A judge scheduled a January 2018 trial for the defendant charged with killing Marian Parker. The court set the date and ordered standard pre trial proceedings and disclosures.

Hickman pleads not guilty to Parker kidnapping and murder

William E. Hickman, charged with kidnapping and murdering Marian Parker, pleads not guilty by insanity in Los Angeles court. Judge Carlos Hardy sets trial for January 25 after rejecting a 35 day continuance request. Parker family member present as guards secure the crowded eighth floor.

Associated Press Los Angeles William E. Hickman Marian Parker Carlos Hardy Hickman Jerome Walsh Kansas City Walsh Parker Perry Bill) Parker Hall of Justice

Carrier Request For Paper Money Change

A News Globe carrier asks customers to have exact change ready when collecting payment. He claims he has prepaid for papers and profits depend on full subscriber payment.

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Wichita Men JE. Bryant CO Pioneer Wholesale House OF NEW CO Tex” Milroy W. W. McIlroy Cisco Bandits Pampa DR. R. Thomsen, Henry Ans Ley and Horace Rus Colorado Rocky Mountain Oklahoma Lindbergh T. U Perry Parker, JR Ienry Harman Oakland Willoughby Hunt Custer County Hunt Edward Hickman Ace Ivy Thoms A. R. Driscell Driscell Harman Rhea Oklo Willoughby George Hunt California Weatherford
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