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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1931

Page

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Brady arrives for sentence but papers not yet available

John W. Brady former Texas appeals court judge convicted of stabbing Miss Lehlin Highsmith arrived at Huntsville state prison to begin his three year term but commitment papers had not arrived. He and his wife checked into a hotel and met with Prison Manager Lee Simmons and Warden Ward. He remained outside the prison offices and declined special favors saying he is ready to serve. The warden noted uncertainty about his assignment and duties.

Associated Press Huntsville John W. Brady Texas Appeals Court Lehlin Highsmith State Lee Simmons W. W. Ward Brady

Coming Amusement Events At The Globe News

The Globe-News lists upcoming shows including Flying High with George White’s 76‑actor company, Byrd’s South Polar Expedition lecture with 9 000 feet of film, and German Grand Opera productions Walkure Flying Dutchman Tristan. Reserve seats by mail to Wilbur Hawk.

Flying High George White Richard E. Byrd Panhandle Walkure German Grand Opera Tristan Wilburn Hawk The Globe-News

Lateral road work to give aid to the unemployed

Captain Lucey of the Hoover emergency unemployment commission urges Governor Sterling to act on building lateral highways and feeder roads. Colonel Harvey Haines plans to press for state use of funds to hire more workers, arguing Texas needs better roads and that federal dollars will be spent regardless of state matching.

Washington James I. Lucey Dallas Southwestern Hoover Harvey H. Haines Port Arthur Sterling Lucey Texas

Gandhi II Released by British Viceroy Order to Free

The Associated Press reports Gandhi and other Nationalist Congress working committee members were ordered released by Viceroy Lord Irwin. No time set, but expected by tomorrow evening. Gandhi has been jailed at Poona since May 5. The viceroy also lifts restrictions on the committee and allows open discussions without conditions to restore peace.

The Associated Press New “Delhi India Mahatma Gandhi Congress Working Committee Lord Irwin Gandhi Poona Congress Rawsay MacDonald Congress Working All-India Congress

Washington Conference Called on Death of Marines in Nicaragua

Colonel Douglas McDougal and Matthew E. Hanna left Managua by plane for Washington to brief Secretary Stimson on the renewal of insurgent activity that recently killed several U.S. Marines. McDougal was to assume command of the Marines operations training department next month, but hurried departure plans followed Stimson’s request. Colonel Calvin B. Matthews has since taken command of the guard.

Associated Press Managua Nicaragua Douglas McDougal Nicaraguan National Guard Matthew E. Hanna Washington Henry L. Stimson United States McDougal Operations Training Department United States Marines Stimson Calvin B. Matthews Guard

Fire damages Manzella residence and vacant adjoining building

Fire on South Cleveland street caused several hundred dollars in damage to John Manzella’s property while a vacant house at the corner of Seventh avenue and Cleveland street burned. Manzella’s family evacuated with no injuries reported. investigation into the blaze’s origin will be conducted. He had $2,000 insurance on the home but none on the contents.

John Manzella Cleveland Street Seventh Avenue Manzella Alice John Tony Mr. Manzella

Business fairly active in spite of dull cotton year

New Orleans reports a week of trading that started slow but ended with firmer prices. March rose 36 points and October 44, aided by a reduced supply outlook and a 90 million bale carryover. A late Saturday session trimmed gains as traders awaited acreage data. Verdun casualties and large 1929 bronze penny minting noted.

Associated Press New Orleans Verdun United States

Weather Update for Four Corners to Rio Grande Valley

Amarillo area partly cloudy with little temperature change. Oklahoma east and south fair and colder. East Texas partly cloudy with possible showers in Rio Grande Valley and cooler north portion. Tuesday showers likely near West Coast. Light to moderate easterly winds along the coast. West Texas partly cloudy with southeast showers and cooler in the south. New Mexico generally fair Monday and Tuesday with slight warmth in the east portion.

Amarillo Oklahoma East Texas Rio Grande Valley West Texas New Mexico

Last of Armours Quit as Active Head of Firm

Armour & Company loses its active head as Philip D Armour II resigns as first vice president while T George Lee becomes president. The shift ends direct Armour family control, marking a move to banker and executive leadership after decades of family dominance.

Last of Armours Associated Press Chicago Armour & Company Allon “and Company Armour P. D. Armour J. Ogden Armour Philip D. Armour, II Arimour & Company An Armour T. George Lee F. Edson White Lee Philip Lld J. Ogden Armour & Co

Farmers seek spring rental spots via Globe and News ad

Tenant farmers look for ranch plots before February 1 and monitor Farm Lands in The Globe and News daily for prime vacancies. Advertisers are urged to call with rental offers for suitable farms.

Globe and News Daily

Wichita Falls Man Dies in Galveston Highway Crash

Amos J. Mitchell of Wichita Falls, about 40, died after his car overturned on the Galveston-Houston highway at 10 a.m. He swerved to avoid another vehicle, the sedan skidded into a ditch and pinned him beneath the wreckage. He was en route from Galveston to Fort Worth when the accident occurred.

Upchurch Panhandle Secretaries Association Associated Press Houston Galveston-Houston Amos J. Mitchell Wichita Falls Mitchell Galveston Fort Worth

Flying High Byrd Tickets on Sale Next Week

Tickets for George White’s Flying High and Admiral Byrd appearances will go on sale Tuesday morning at City Drug Store No. 1. Student tickets are 50 cents and adult tickets 1.50 for the Byrd show on Friday.

Admiral Byrd George White Byrd City Drug Store

Senate Battle Over Red Cross Relief and Bonus Cash Plans

Washington January. two major hurdles loom as administration leaders push Red Cross relief funding and cash bonus certificate proposals. Hearings open on a 25 million dollar Red Cross relief request with Hyde and Woods testifying. Senate finance panel may delay cash veteran certificates. American Legion position could shape action. Secretary Mellon opposed the measure.

Associated Treas Washington Red Cross House Appropriations Committee Senate Hyde Arthur Woods Hoover Unemployment Commission Smoot Senate Finance Committee Watson Indiana Utah House Legion Hawley Louse Ways and Means Committee American Legion Indianapolis Mellon

Coogan Brother Robert to Start Screen Career

Robert Coogan, Jackie’s brother, will begin a film career tomorrow after being signed by Paramount for the role of Sooky in Skippy. He debuts at the same age Jackie did in The Kid with Charles Chaplin, as Jackie moves to new projects including Huckleberry Finn.

Associated Press Hollywood Cal Coogan Jackie Robert Paramount Sooky Skippy Percy Crosby Robert Coogan the Kid Charles Chaplin

Laval Cabinet in France Is Now Assured

Paris January 26 The radical Socialist party with 156 votes in the chamber of deputies voted support for Pierre Laval to form a cabinet after a three hour caucus. The expected Laval cabinet would include elements from Steeg and Tardieu administrations and may drop Socialist support to seek centrists and moderates. Tardieu may receive a portfolio as Briand’s arrival is awaited in Paris amid economic crisis and unemployment concerns. Continued on page 9 col 8.

Frese Paris Pierre Laval Radical Socialist Party Chamber of Deputies Jtu Herriot Daladier Chautemps Laval Steeg Tardieu Doumergue Aristide Briand Geneva

Dame Nellie Melba Illness Report Prompts Concern

The renowned 64 year old soprano Dame Nellie Melba is seriously ill in Melbourne after a troubled journey from Fremantle. Born Helen Porter Mitchell in Richmond Victoria she adopted the stage name Melba after Gilda in Brussels and rose to international fame with debuts in New York in 1893 and wartime service earning her damehood in 1918.

Sydney Australia Nellie Melba Freemantle Melbourne Dame Nellie Melba Helen Porter Mitchell Richmond Coldstream Victoria Melba Gilda Brussels Belgium New York United States British Empire

Texas Legislature Opens After Two Weeks to Tax Bill Clash

The 42nd Texas Legislature plans to reconvene with focus on tax payment relief. Senate passed a plan by Senator Oneill allowing half taxes due by February 1 with no penalty, but the House substitute by Weinert extends payment to October 15 with 10 percent interest for February nonpayment. Governor Sterling signals potential disapproval and questions details. Redistricting bill also on agenda.

Associated Trena Austin Texas House Senate Wichita Revenue and Taxation Committees Weinerto Seguin Sterling

New Serial Adventure Begins in Amarillo Daily News

A new Edgar Rice Burroughs tale Tanar of Pellucidar starts next Thursday in the Amarillo Daily News. The earth interior adventure follows David Innes in a steel mole with radio transmissions to the outer world. Adventure and romance drive the saga as Burroughs delivers unique storytelling.

Edgar Rice Burroughs Tanar Pellucidar Amarillo Daily News David Innes Stellera Burroughe Daily News

Prohibition Debate Heads to Next Session as 1932 Looms

Washington reports congressional leaders agree any decisive clash on prohibition will await the next session and the 1932 conventions. The Senate resumes debate on enforcement bills while wets plan a stronger drive next year amid Wickersham commission discussions and Hoover’s stance uncertainty.

Associated Press Washington Senate Blaine Wisconsin Congress Evalvoza Tydings Maryland Borah Idaho Sheppard Texas Prohibition Law Enforcement Commission Wickersham Jouett Shouse Democratic National Executive Committee Wickersham Commission

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