06 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
1
Local report names a Childress man as leader of panhandle bankers for the coming year. Cannon walks out declaring subpoena me if you want me. Walsh is left speaking into empty space while a dignant senator tells a bishop he is not excused yet goes ignored.
In Washington on June 5, Bishop James Cannon Jr. defied a subpoenas threaten and faced questions from Senator Blaine while remaining in the committee room to say he would answer further questions only if compelled. The scene centered on the Senate committee examining Alfred Soth's candidacy and the church’s stance on the Caraway matter with Cannon signaling possible later cooperation under pressure.
Plainview record notes a gathering of secretaries of C marked by brief remarks and witness accounts. The report references a county or state oversight event with participants from New Mexico and Texas, detailing a meeting room scene and attendance.
JM CREWS of the Biest Nation Chilarese was named president of the Panhandle Bankers during the closing session of the twenty conference held here yesterday. The chair was assumed immediately before adjournment yesterday.
May saw a sharp drop in the birth rate with 60 births reported, down from 199 in April. Deaths fell to 04 for the month, with 41 girls and 38 boys born. Five of the newborns were negroes, and five negro deaths were recorded.
The twenty fourth annual conference of the Texas Commercial Executives Association opened in Plainview with a strong Texas turnout. The event featured a golf prelim, a chicken barbecue at the Country Club, a Hilton hotel dance, and discussions led by Chamber of Commerce leaders. Speeches included Welcomes by BQ. Silverthorne and Mabere Harrison, with J. F. Bell from San Benito presenting. John Bowell of Wichita Falls chaired the lively business sessions.
In Los Angeles on June 5 Viola Barton once famed as a heavyweight figure is noted with an Avon tag and a confusing reference to a shipwreck testment. The fragment hints at a public notice or society column with unclear details and outcomes.
An appeal fails as Dagger Pruitt, known for a Dallas string of holdups, faces execution in Huntsville after his mother and brother visit his cell. Gov Moody rejects a reprieve. a 12 year old Dallas boy was killed in the spree and the sentence follows a jury verdict.
Davis sues Philips Petroleum Company for damages totaling 40420 in a Bowie case. He alleges injury from a hydraulic lift at the Turkey service station on August 3 1929 when his car was raised. The accident caused injuries to his foot. A court hearing is scheduled for the morning.
At the fortieth reunion of the United Confederate Veterans in Biloxi Mississippi Yankees and Rebels rejected a joint march. Major General John R Kennedy of Tuscaloosa Alabama urged in a scorching resolution against a union with the Grand Army of the Republic unless the Confederate flag was displayed in a museum. Veterans voiced division over the symbol and the meeting’s purpose.
George Bay reports that North Panhandle towns more than doubled in population over the last decade, with many areas exceeding 100 percent growth. The piece catalogs city and county figures, noting towns like Lon Angel and surrounding districts crossing the 1,000 percent growth line as overall Panhandle incorporation increases drive rapid changes in population dynamics.
Dallas June 6 B Creager Brownsville Republican national committeeman for Texas declares he will seek official Democratic candidate for governor pending a request from the party. A petition signed by thirty people including Davidson of Houston and Parrish of Abilene drafts Creager for the ticket. Johnson says Creager may be kept off the primary ballot despite recent Supreme Court Love case ruling. George Atkins calls the petition a joke and doubts Creager will withdraw his name.
A fragmented report describes a supposed kidnap attempt involving a Black man pursued by a Texas posse. The pursuit spans coastal towns, Mediterranean references, and naval movements. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Vale Press Los Angeles reports Mica Morris former New York show star enters nuit seeking 200000 dollars in a legal notice. The item notes Morris aims to secure funds as part of a pending claim and references a Los Angeles proceeding dated today.
The Panhandle association elected a new president and officers led by Mc Crews, soon after James Anderton stepped down. Officers moved up in the line, with Hlalna fenedy as cashier, Mhnen cashier, Bpeatman as secretary, and 8 ephenson becoming Floyd county Natl member. The group claimed over 4000 in treasury and discussed reforms and funds from the government era. Continued on page 15 col 2.
Fragments describe bodies discovered near an abandoned farm vehicle. The scene mentions bullet wounds and a mysterious note, with investigators reviewing the abandoned area and the surrounding properties for clues. Names, dates, and precise locations are unclear due to damaged text.
There will be two candidates for Congress from a district. Christopher of Jamens 44 not officially on the ticket, and if he is there, Gilets Me. Pearson announced last night.
A Pampa man died last night when a gasoline can exploded at a home. The victim, identified as L. Welg ru, 25, was severely burned and died today. A companion, Weinman, was badly burned but is reported to be recovering.
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