French Barque Richelieu Tarnished by Explosion in Baltimore Harbor
A late afternoon explosion aboard the French barque Richelieu at Curtis Bay ignited pitch in hatch number three, trapping laborers and crew. Six hours later the vessel sank after turning over, with eight to twelve men missing and twenty-three injured. fire crews evacuated the deck as flames swept the hold, while dock workers and Royal Cadets aboard were among the injured and unaccounted for.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Altimore
Curtis Bay
Iles Correc
Pate
Richelieu
Maguerez
Brest
Laurient
France
Cornec
Bonjeelf
Tobacco magnate leaves estate worth 89 million
The estate of James B. Duke, tobacco manufacturer and philanthropist, was valued at 89,704,859.66 at his death. After taxes, administration costs, legacies, and trust disbursements since his 1925 death, the value fell to 65,461,778.76, per a surrogate court petition for a first accounting in Somerville New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Somerville
N. J
James B. Duke
Currogate Court
Duke
Amarillo Weather Forecast Warns of Warm Wednesday
The Wednesday forecast for Amarillo and West Texas calls for continued warmth with fair skies. A broad high pressure system over the southern Rocky Mountains moves southeast, bringing mild to warm temperatures and a cooler progression in the central Mississippi valley.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Utah
Rocky Mountain Sexion
Plains
Mississippi Valley
Flaing
Rocky Mountain
Eveses
Sass
Washington’s bobbed hair bandit robs veteran at Rock Creek
In Washington a woman with bobbed blond hair robbed Artone Duarty early today at Rock Creek. Her male companion took $72 from him from a $100 veterans bureau allotment for war injuries. Duarty escaped with a bruised shoulder and fainted after the robbery.
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Washington
Artone Duarty
Rock Creek
Veterans Bureau
Duarty
Legion calls on bankers to aid veterans loans
The American Legion urged bankers nationwide to adopt a liberal policy on loans to veterans using bonus certificates. John Thomas Taylor sent a telegram to American Bankers Association president Melvin A. Traylor asking bankers to remember the sacrifices of veterans from eight years ago. A bill by Edith Nourse Rogers would have the veteran bureau loan money on certificates.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Legion
Edith Nourse Rogers
Massachusetts
Veteran Bureau
John Thomas Taylor
Melvin A. Traylor
Chicago
American Bankers’ Association
Bankers’ Association
Taylor
Albanian Tribesmen in New Rebellion
A new revolt of Mussulman tribes in Albania breaks out after six insurgents were condemned at Scutari. Belgrade reports state the insurrection followed the verdict and is considered serious by informed circles in Belgrade.
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Presa Belgrade
Jugo Slavia
Albania
Scutario
Belgrade
Four-year-old injured in Third and North Pierce crash
Billie Stallworth, 4, suffered a broken left leg and possible internal injuries when struck by an automobile at the Third and North Pierce intersection. Driver Mrs. Badget Elliott stopped, aided the lad, and notified police. He was treated at St. Anthony’s Hospital and returned home to the Stallworth family.
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Billie Stallworth
St. Anthony's Hospital
Third
North Pierce
Badget Elliott
North van Buren Street
Elliott
Billie
L. P. Stallworth
North Pierce Street
Amarillo Among Fastest Gaining U S Cities Since 1920
Census survey shows Amarillo ranking sixth in population growth from 1920 to 1926 with a 26 percent rise. Florida cities dominate the top gains, including Miami 520 percent and Tampa 240 percent, while California and Texas cities also appear in the list.
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Amazilio
America
Feature Bureau
Wheeling
W. Va
Amarillo
Florida
California
Miami
Tampa
Orlando
Lakeland
Daytone Beach
Glendale
Long Beach
Texas
Sen Imega
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Arkrongas
Seek Funds to Exploit Texas Potash Fields
Washington January 4 government research into potash formations in the southwest was proposed in both houses. Representative Hudspeth of Texas urged the commerce department to conduct the investigation. Senator Sheppard filed two bills proposing a $166,600 annual appropriation for five years to be supervised by the interior and commerce departments.
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Texas
Washington
Southwest
House
Senate
Hudspeth
Commerce Department
Sheppard
Department of ‘Interior and Commerce
Senate approves Aggie supply bill in Senate action
The Senate late today passed the annual agricultural supply bill carrying 128,508,584 dollars. The measure moves to conference and totals 219,204 more than the house-passed version. Senator Mayfield of Texas secured a provision directing the Agriculture Department to develop new uses for cotton with 971,780 dollars for grading and promoting farm products.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Dan
Senate
House
Mayfield
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Thirteen-Troop Hand At Bridge Reported In 1927
New York January 4 1927 auction experts estimate a thirteen-troop hand occurs about once in 168 888 006 000. Miss Annette Miller of New York held hearts and secured the bid at six hearts doubled but did not redouble due to excitement.
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New York
Hearts
Annette Miller
Miss Miller
Parks Hearing Postponed Indefinitely in Calvert Shooting Case
Russell Parks murder charge related to Mrs. Fred Calvert shooting in Amarillo faced a third postponement in Judge G. C. Landis court. Calvert remains in hospital with bullet injuries as defense plans to use him as a witness once healed. Deputy Sheriff Townes accompanies Parks. DA W. J. Plesher involved in grand jury matters.
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The
Justice G. C. Landis
Parks
Mia
Calvert
Fred Calvert
Saint Anthony's Hospital
Townes
Sloan
W. J. Plesher
Canyon
Amarillo
Government ship line defended as best operated
The shipping board chair O Connor told a Senate sub committee the United States lines are the best operated north Atlantic passenger service. He cited Leviathan and noted Volstead act obstacles while defense and profit aims justify keeping the lines public. President Dalles argued profits justify not selling the fleet corporation assets.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Lines
O'Conner
The
Shipping Board Today
Senate Commerce Subcommittee
United States
American Merchant Times
Shipping Board and
Fleet Corporation
Leviathan
Enterprise
Jo’Connor
Ines
O'Connor
Dalles
Viaduct Levy Urged by City Officials
City officials press for immediate submission of the levy to the people as the viaduct project faces renewed scrutiny. Commissioner voices emphasize urgency and public backing.
Amarillo official urges bond plan for sewer and flood works
City commissioner Charlie Fisk spoke to the Lions Club stressing the need for a spring bond issue to fund storm sewers a viaduct crossing the Denver and Rock Island tracks and expansion of the sewage disposal system to support Amarillo's growth. He warned the city may have to operate its own distribution system if negotiations with Southwestern Public Service fail.
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Amarillo
Charlie Fisk
Lions Club
Fisk
Southwestern Public Service Company
Denver and
Rock Island
Federal agents raid drug stores in Wichita Falls
A task force of federal, county, and city officers led by Prohibition Agent M. T. Gonzaullas raided nine Wichita Falls drug stores, one garage, and several homes on Tuesday in a crackdown on alcoholic extracts. Over $5,000 worth of Jamada ginger extracts and allspice was seized, and twenty men including several prominent businessmen were arrested.
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Associated Press
Withta Falls
M. T. Gonzaullas
Wichita Falls
Pair pleads guilty in mail fraud case near Robstown
W B Rachal and M G Nelson, former U S deputies, pleaded guilty to mail fraud before Judge J C Hutcheson Jr in Corpus Christi. Sentencing was deferred to Wednesday. The pair were arrested June 27 in Corpus Christi over sale of a 100 acre tract near Robstown claimed by Wm Mulholland of New York as owner. The land was purchased by W C Jolly and Dr D H Clark of Bobstown. The Mulholland tax payment anomaly sparked the investigation.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
W. B. Rachal
United States
M. GC
Nelson
J. C. Hutcheson, Jr
Southern District of Texas
Rachel
Robstown
Ther
Wm. Mulholland
New York
W. CG. Jolly
D. H. Clark
Bobstown
Mulholland
Missouri Kansas Texas appoints C P Kirby freight aide
St Louis January 4 The Missouri Kansas Texas railroad announces the appointment of C P Kirby as assistant general freight agent. George T Avikins vice president announces the promotion today.
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ST. Louis
C. P Kirby
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
George T. Avikins
Fire Destroys Business Block in Pritchett Upshur County
A fire in Pritchett seven miles south of Gilmer devastates part of the Upshur County business section destroying multiple structures and threatening adjacent properties. Authorities say the blaze began last night and caused extensive damage to the Pritchett Building and Loan Association along with surrounding shops. Investigators will determine the cause as residents assess losses and seek temporary replacements.
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Gilmer
Jan
Pritchett
Here
Upshur County
Wild Ride on Horns of Wounded Deer
Port Worth report describes hunter Tom Alford and Clark Jennings on a four day Texas deer hunt. Alford rode the injured buck’s horns for nearly 100 yards before bringing it down. They bagged two deer on the trip.
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Port Worth
Tom BR. Alford
Clark Jennings
Alford
Texas
Federal road aid withdrawn from Texas temporary action
Federal aid for new Texas highway projects is temporarily withdrawn until the state highway department finances improve. Federal engineer P B Everett said some ongoing projects will still receive regular federal payments. The Chapell Hill Brazos River bridge bid opening remains scheduled, but state responsibility is required if orders stay. Eugene T Smith, highway commission chairman, called the move temporary and said finances are healthier than ever. Fort Worth, Jan 4.
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Associated Press
Austin
Dation Federal
Texas
State Highway Department
P. B. Everett
Federal Bureau of Roads
Everett
Federal Bureau
Chappell Hill Brazos River
Ton’t
Eugene T. Smith
Highway Commission
Highway Department
Smoith
Explosion at Lone Star Gas Plant Injures Two Workers
An explosion at the Lone Star Gas company gas house two miles south of Gainesville injures two workmen. Inspectors Thomas L Grouch and Charles Williams from Dallas were entering the building when the blast occurred. Both men suffered severe burns and were rushed to Gainesville for treatment as the plant burned and gas service was disrupted.
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Gainesville
Dan
Metro
Lone Star Gas Company
Rmailes
Thomas L. Grouch
Charles Williams
Dallas
Cudahy Scion Jailed After Attempted Marriage Plan
Michael Cudahy 19 son of Mrs. Jack Cudahy Los Angeles widow of Jack Cudahy was jailed in Santa Barbara after attempting to marry Marie Astaire actress and Robert L O Brien best man. Telegrams to clerks from Mrs Cudahy thwarted their Los Angeles sud Ventura county plans. He is held on telephonic advices to Sheriff James Ress.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Michael Cudahy
Jack Cudahy
Los Angeles
Marie Astaire
Robert L O’brien
Ventura Counties
Cudahy
James Ress
Nine Indictments Return in Hassell Murder Case
Nine indictments charging murder were returned against George J Hassell over the December recovery of the mutilated bodies of his wife and eight stepchildren. Hassell faces eight counts for the children and five counts for murdering his wife with weapons. Hassell’s 2,000 word confession is with the grand jury. Trial set for Thursday at 9 am with 108 veniremen. Extra peace officers will guard proceedings as thousands are expected.
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Farwell
Palmer County
George J. Hassell
Hansell
Hassell
Hassel
Palmer County Court House
Trial of Mexican War Chief Enroute Estrada Postponed
Trial of General Enrique Estrada former Mexican secretary of war and about 150 followers for neutrality law violations in an attempted Lower California invasion was continued in federal court in Los Angeles until Thursday after defense counsel could not agree on the number of guilty pleas. More than 60 had pleaded guilty. others refused without Estrada staff approval.
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Los Angeles
Enrique Estrada
Lower
California
Estrada
Enjoy Weather Outdoors With Proper Play Space
The note urges enjoying outdoor weather in winter and summer and emphasizes providing space for play. It asks if you own your home and suggests choosing a home in the city from Real Estate for Sale classifications in Classified Ads today.
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