Alleged Lacey Slayers Captured After Escape
Jack Davis and Clayton Toontz, indicted for murder and hijacking in Amarillo and Borger, were captured by Sheriff Ownsby and Deputy Milholland in a Borger shack. They offered no resistance, were returned to Stinnett jail, and their trial is set for February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinnett
Jack Davis
Clayton Toontz
Amarillo
Borger
Hutchinson County
Joe Ownsby
Milholland
Leo J. Laley
Two McLean High Students Die In Plane Crash
Harold English, Amarillo pilot, survived with minor injuries after a biplane nose-dived during stunts over McLean Texas. Two McLean high school students, Donald Mering and William Miller, both 18, were killed when the craft struck ground near feed stacks in a granary yard during a low-altitude sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold English
Amarillo
Donald Moring
Abra
William Miller
McLean
Tex
English
Bean
Here
Oil and Gas Meeting Set for Amarillo by West Texas Chamber
W H Holmes reports the West Texas chamber of commerce Oil and Gas bureau will hold a meeting in Amarillo next, though the date was not announced. Holmes sent the notice from San Angelo where the current meeting is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil and Gas Bureau of the
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
W. H. Holmes
Holmes
San Angelo
Two Injured in Second Riverland Oil Lease Blast
Henry Hogue and J D Rankin of Okemah were hurt while repairing an engine on the Riverland Oil company lease near Okemah in the second blast in two weeks. Cause of the explosion was not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Okemah, Okla
Henry Hogue
J. D. Rankin
Okemah
Riverland Oil Company
Here
American Diplomat George Wurts Dies in Rome
George W. Wurts former American charge d affaires in Russia from 1882 to 1892 died in Rome today. He served as a diplomat and was a prominent figure in U.S.-Russia relations during the late 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
George W. Wurts
Russia
Amarillo Area Forecast Through Friday
The bulletin outlines fair conditions across Amarillo and West Texas with little temperature change, and fair New Mexico conditions on Friday. It notes high pressure near Nevada and Kansas driving generally dry, with minimal precipitation in the northwest and a slight cooling trend overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Nevada
Kansas
Mies Eneeese
Raliane Deiss
Oes Ex Ag
Ms Sias
Orphan Boy Tramps 1100 Miles to Seek Relatives and Returns
Raymond Tyra, a frail 14 year old orphan from Little Rock, traveled 1100 miles through Texas in search of his brother and sister believed to live there. After two months and no luck, he returned to his Arkansas brother in an asylum, torn between kinship and hope for a home in Amarillo. He found friends who offered care and a chance at schooling and work, but chose family over ongoing wandering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Tyra
Little Rock
Texas
Amarillo
Arkansas
Rock Island
Polk Street
T. B. Daniels
Mr. Daniels
Dr. D. Roach
J. L. Henderson
D. Y. Taylor
Oscar Taylor
Frank Biggers
Arkansas Asylum
Arthur
William
Mary
Raymond
Trial of Marian Parker Case Opens With Judge Trabucco
On January 26 1930 judge J J Trabucco took over the Hickman murder trial in Los Angeles replacing disqualified judge Carlos Hardy. The opening featured rapid jury questioning in groups and defense efforts to speed proceedings while addressing whether the defendant could plead not guilty by reason of insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hall OF Justice
Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
J. J. Trabucco
Mariposa County
Carlos Hardy
Marian Parker
Talesmen
Jerome Walsh
Trabucco
Hardy
Memphis Gold Medal Band Considered for Democratic Convention
Memphis famed Gold Medal band led by Paul James is proposed as the official band for the Democratic National Convention in Houston. The push, backed by Governor Dan Moody and Houston publisher Jesse H Jones, aims to impress the convention committee with support from Amarillo Panhandle communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Houston
Dan Moody
Jesse H. Jones
Texas
Moody
Amarillo
Funeral Home Court Order Still Stands
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction keeping a ruling that Blackburn’s funeral home may not be located in the residence district at 1816 Polk Street. The suit, filed by J. H. Bishop and allies, seeks to block the undertaker’s operations as a nuisance and could set a statewide zoning precedent. Blackburn may pursue further review in the U.S. Supreme Court within 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Polk Street
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Texas
Harry Bishop
Lloyd Fletcher
J. H. Bishop
E. M. Blackburn
Supreme Court of the United States
Reese Tatum
Henry Bishop
J. H
Tower Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Wichita Falls
Eastland Chief Justice Resigns to Resume Law Practice
William Pannill of Eastland resigns as chief justice of the Eleventh District Court of Civil Appeals, sending his resignation to Governor Dan Moody. He says he will return to private law practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Eastland
Texas
William Pannill
Eleventh District Court of Civil Appeals
Dan Moody
Oklahoma man killed in hunting accident
Onville Jones formerly of Pawnee is reported dead in a hunting accident in California. The death was received by his contacts in Pawnee, Oklahoma, with details not fully disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
United Press
Pawnee, Okla
Onville Jones
Pawnee
California
Tex Thornton Saves Life Of Cameraman At Oil Well Fire
Corpus Christi Texas January 26 Associated Press Harry M Diehl a San Antonio News cameraman was rescued from a burning gas well at White Point across Nueces Bay by Tex Thornton a professional oil field firefighter after being overcome by heat Diehl borrowed an asbestos suit from Thornton and was near the well when heat forced him to retreat Spectators rushed to aid Tex Thornton dragged Diehl to safety and he recovered The fire crater was growing with estimates of a hundred feet depth nitro glycerine and water lines were deployed to cool the walls and suppress the blaze
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Harry M. Diehl
San Antonio
White Point
Nueces Bay
Tex Thornton
Diehl
Thornton
Dieh
P. E. Little Is Freed by Jury At Big Spring
The jury in Big Spring finds P. E. Little not guilty of murder in the case of Dr. Guy C. Longbotham after a 22 minute deliberation. The incident dated January 21, 1927, is the subject of the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Little
Big Spring
Guy C. Longbotham
Wayland Debt of 44000 Paid in Full
Dr J E Nunn told Baptist meeting that Wayland debt totaling 44000 has been fully paid. Members praised the milestone and thanked contributors for clearing the obligation. The announcement highlighted community support and future church needs.
Plainview Baptists Finish $15,000 Debt Promise
At a Panhandle Baptists rally in Amarillo, Dr. J. B. Nunn announced Plainview's final $15,000 needed to clear the Wayland Baptist college debt has been raised. The gathering aims to raise $1.5 million in 1928 to liquidate church and affiliated institution debts across the state, with Amarillo noted for large contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland Baptist College
Plainview
J. B. Nunn
Amarillo
Panhandle Baptists
First Baptist Church
Nunn
Plainview School
Panhandle
S. F. Groner
Baptist General Convention
O. H. Powers
Wichita Falls
Powers
Dr. Powers
Dallas
Labor opposes U.S. interference in Latin affairs
The American Federation of Labor condemned any U.S. meddling in Latin American internal affairs in a letter from President William Green to Charles Evans Hughes. The letter, released in Miami as the Pan American congress convened in Havana, also criticized the lack of a labor representative on the U.S. delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Miami
Fla
United States
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Charles Evans Hughes
Pan-American Congress
Havana
Executive Council
Italian wartime flier killed in crash at Ciampino field
Rome January 26 Guido Nardini 47 a famed Francesco Baracca squadron ace died when his parachute failed to open during a crash at Ciampino field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Guido Nardini
Francesco Baracca
Ciampino Field
Kingsland Company Moves Ten Lubbock
In Austin January 26 a list of corporate changes includes Kingsland Oil and Potash Company Amarillo changing its name to King Petroleum Company and moving business to Lub bock. Abilene Cand y manufacturing company increases capital stock from 40000 to 75000. San Benito Grocery Company of San Benito forms with capital stock 6000 and incorporators including Jose Farreras Daniel Sanchez and Liberio Escobedo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Austin
Texas
San Benito Grocery Company
San Benito
Jose Farreras
Daniel Sanchez
Liberio Escobedo
Abilene Candynufacturing Company
Abilene
Kingsland Oil and Potas
Impany
Amarillo
King Petroleum Company
Ambassador and Mrs Morrow Return from Havana
Dwight W. Morrow the U S ambassador to Mexico and Mrs Morrow visited Merida Yucatan after attending the Pan American Conference in Havana. They were hosted by Governor Torre Diaz and spent time in Merida and the Port of Progreso before continuing to Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merida
Yucatan
Mexico
Dwight W. Morrow
United States
Cooking class features biscuits and meatballs demonstration
Mrs. Ida Chitwood led Amarillo News-Globe sponsored cooking school in Lindy Land, teaching a New Discovery biscuit recipe and an Italian meatball dish with tomato sauce. She demonstrated roast preparation, iced cakes, and individual salads amid a crowded audience of brides and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nida Martin
Ida Chitwood
Amarillo News-Globe
News-Globe
Missing Girl May Be Held in Kentucky
Lawmen in Oliver Hill Kentucky pursue a lead on Frances St John Smith missing nationally. A girl and a boy refused to reveal names for 24 hours, the girl later claiming to be Martha Mitchell of Glendale Long Island. Police sought to verify her identity with mayoral and New York office lines while detaining her as the Smith family confirms details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prensa
Oliver Hill
Frances St. John Smith
KentUcky
Smith College
Martha Michell
Henry M. Mitchell
Glendale
Smith
Texas Tech regent seeks 27000 deficiency appropriation
H T Kimbro of Lubbock, a Texas Tech board of regents member, asked Governor Moody for a 27000 deficiency appropriation to supplement funds for operating the institution next summer session. All such matters are under advisement at the executive office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
H. T. Kimbro
Lubbock
Texas Tech Board of Regents
Moody
Ralph Carroll Is Acquitted by Jury
Ralph Carroll was acquitted by a district court jury on a liquor laws violation charge after a previous misreport due to a typographical error in an earlier issue of The Nave.
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Ralph Carroll
Rroll
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Iit
Edward Hickman
Uty Milholland
Ama&rillo
Ama»rillo Flying Club
Lincoln Street
Flying Club
Bill Atwell
Riext Oil and Gas Meeting
Talesman
Emphis
Funeral Home
Wayland
J. E. Nunn
Baptist
College Town
L. A. Myers
Southwestern Seminary At
Fort Worth
J. H. Weatherby
Hubbard City
LABOR
U.S
Kingsland Company
Mrs. Morrow
Texas Tech
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