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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

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Kentucky boy 6 killed playmate faces no action on appeal

The 6 year old Carl Mahan remains in reform school custody after a jury conviction for slaying 8 year old Cecil Sloose with his father's shotgun. Judge Bailey halted further action with a writ of prohibition, and state attorney general Cammack indicated no appeal will be pursued.

Associated Press Frankfort Carl Newton Mahan Whadge State Reform School J. W. Cammack Paintsville Cammack John Mahan J. B. Bailey John W. Butcher Cecil N. Sloose

Colonel and Lindbergh Arrive in Indianapolis for Night

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh landed in Indianapolis at 6 20 pm after a Columbus Ohio flight and will spend the night. He declined comment on the death of James A Perry president of the Curtiss Flying Service of Indiana Inc, in a fatal airplane accident as he awaited the Lindbergh arrival. Perry was killed when his plane nosedived after takeoff from the army post field, about a quarter mile from the field.

Associated Press Indianapolis Charles A. Lindbergh Columbus Ohio Lindbergh James A. Perry Curtiss Flying Service of Indiana, Inc Perry Army Post Field Curtiss Flying Service, Inc

Denial of Fox Zukor Radio Corp Parley Breakoff

New York June 26 reports from Chicago said negotiations for an affiliation between Fox and Zukor interests and Radio Corporation of America had been broken off. David Sarnoff executive vice president RCA denied any such negotiations had been under way.

Associated Press New York Chicago Fox Zukor Radio Corporation of America David Sarnoff Radigg Corporation

Amarillo and West Texas Thursday Weather Forecast

Thursday outlook shows partly cloudy skies for Amarillo and West Texas and fair conditions for New Mexico with little temperature change. A high pressure system over southwestern Missouri and a low pressure area in the eastern Rocky Mountain region shape the warmer trend east of the Rockies. Yesterday’s readings reached 85 at noon, 88 at 2 pm, and 94 later in the day with a min of 60 and a barometer around 1028.60.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico Kansas Missouri Rocky Mountain Region Roe Mountain Rocky Moon

Amplifying system to hear rodeo contestants in Amarillo

The Tri State rodeo will install an amplifying system in Texan Ballpark so every whisper and contestant name is clearly heard. Lee's Battery Shop crews under Donald Bennett will set up the equipment, with Chic Johnson alternating as announcer from Alliance Nebraska. R F Young of Jackson Tennessee becomes Amarillo city auditor as of July 1 with a $260 monthly salary, bringing years as an accountant and auditor to the post.

Tri-State Texan Johnson Europe Bennett Amarillo Alliance Neb Clyde Miller Dave Derden R. F. Young Jackson Tenn Thomas F. Cartwright City Commission W. N. Durham Young Bemis Cotton Mills Bemis, Tenn Southern Engine and Boiler Works Jackson, Tenn

Five More Years for McCoy in Robbery Cases

Hubert McCoy alias Billy Morgan was convicted of robbery with firearms and sentenced to five years. A separate jury found him guilty of another robbery at 210 Tyler Street and recommended concurrent terms. Judge Henry Bishop will decide on concurrency, potentially totaling ten years if not followed. Defense was by J. R. Palmer and W. L. Loftus. McCoy had recently been released from the Texas penitentiary after a Lubbock sentence.

Hubert McCoy Billy Morgan Henry Bishop McCoy Texas Lubbock J. R. Palmer W. L. Loftus Tyler Street

Endurance Flyers 84 Hours In Flight Over 80 Mile Route

By The Associated Press Thorwald Johnson and Owen Haugland completed 84 hours of continuous flight at 5 p.m. over an 80 mile course near Minneapolis. They dropped a message stating they were in good condition.

Associated Press Minneapolis Thorwald Thunder

State Chemist Finds Evidence After Autopsy

Texas authorities report the state chemist found evidence during an autopsy in a case described as convulsions. A dog is also listed as a victim in the incident with no further details available.

Texas

Murder charge filed in Texas husband case

In Boston Texas state chemist reports poison in the stomach of 17 year old Mrs Oole Nix. ProsecutorsBay prepare for trial of her 22 year old husband on murder charges. Vet autopsy found poison as case widens with second death under study. Three hundred veniremen summoned for tomorrow’s trial.

Associated Press Boston Tex Oole Nix W. Bohis R. G. Waters Chester Peavy

Atwater Kent Yacht Burns and Sinks Off Buzzards Bay

The Atwater Kent yacht burned and sank a half mile off Wing Light in Buzzard’s Bay. Owner radio manufacturer Mr. Kent and the crew were rescued uninjured by a coast guard patrol boat. Also reported: Brig Gen Halstead Dorey relieved of duty in the Philippine department and reassigned to command of the second division at Fort Sam Houston Texas.

Atwater Kent BURNS Associated Press Woods Hole Mass Buzzard's Bay Mr. Kent Coast Guard Washington Halstead Dorey Fort Sam Houston Tex

Prominent Youth Dies in Fiery Plane Crash at Roosevelt Field

Francis Phillips 21 son of the late John M. Phillips died after his plane overturned and burst into flames at Roosevelt Field New York. Passenger Henry R. Goldsmith was critically burned and died later. The elder Phillips faced a Queens sewer scandal and the son had publicized ties to his father’s fortune. Phillips was married privately last June to Helen Carroll Baines. he leaves an infant daughter and his mother.

Associated Press Roosevelt Field N. Y Francis Phillips John M. Phillips Queens Phillips Henry R. Goldsmith Montreal Montredlna Atlantic City Helen Carroll Baines New York Philadelphia

Removal of Billy Dixon Body To Adobe Walls Ceremony

The body of Billy Dixon is moved from Texline to Borger and will be interred at Adobe Walls as the principal feature of ceremonies marking the fifty-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Adobe Walls. He will be buried near three of his 27 companions. a flagpole stands at the battle site and a flag will be lowered to half mast. A letter from Congressman Marvin Jones commends the arrangements and notes the June 27 interment at the Adobe Walls site.

Billy Dixon Southwest Texline Borger Adobe Walls Olive Dixon Marvin Jones Dixon Adobe

May M Avoy and Maurice Cleary wed in Beverly Hills

Mae McAvoy film star and Maurice J Cleary banker married in Beverly Hills church today. The ceremony was performed by Father Michael Mullings at the Church of the Good Shepherd amid a quiet service in California.

May M’avoy Los Angeles Beverly Hills Associated Press Calif Mae McAvoy Maurice J. Cleary Church of the Good Shepherd Michael J. Mullings

Courtesy Tags Alarm Visitors Read as Warnings in Amarillo

In Amarillo, courtesy cards attached to cars intended for visitors caused confusion. A Fort Worth druggist misread a tag as a violation notice, Arkansas and New Jersey drivers similarly feared legal trouble before realizing the tags invited them to enjoy parking and visit. A New Jersey driver praised the city for its welcoming treatment.

Arkansas Johnson Amarillo New Jersey Florida New York

British Admiralty denies report on fate of four fliers

London reports the British Admiralty rejected Madrid and Reuters claims that wreckage sighted by a Royal Navy seaplane confirmed Major Ramon Franco and three companions survived. The notice said no such sighting occurred and further confirmation would follow.

British Admiralty London Reuters Madrid Eagle Primo de Rivera Ramonfranco Associated Pregy Ramon Franco

Three Musketeers In Another Try For Refueling Record

Roosevelt Field N Y June 26 Martin Jensen took off at 7 32 02 p m EDT today in a new attempt to set a refueling endurance flight record in the mero plane Three Musketeers With Jensen were his wife Margaret and William Uldrich who joined Clarke in two prior attempts aboard the aircraft Three Musketeers

Roosevelt Field N. Y Martin Jensen Jensen Margaret William Uldrich HW. B. Clarke

Officer Loses His Alki Bottle At Headquarters

Holloway, head of the identification bureau, complains that a city jail inmate stole his bottle of alcohol from the police station shelf. He recalls planning to take a few drops to end a difficult moment and notes the denatured alcohol contained nitric weld used to clean fingerprint plates.

Holloway

Ford Railroad Sold to Secret Investors in Detroit

Detroit June 26 Announcement that Henry Ford's Detroit, Toledo and Ironton railroad was sold to an undisclosed group of investors closes a decade spanning Ford ownership. Ford had bought the line in 1920 for 5 million dollars, oversaw growth and profitable operations, and valued it for rate making at about 20 million.

Detroit Henry Ford Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Mr. Ford Ford Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Interstate Commerce Commission

Outstanding sale of registered bulls at Dalhart

Special to The News Dalhart June 26 One of the largest sales of registered Hereford bulls in the Panhandle closed as Coon and Culbertson sold 292 bulls to H B Steven son of the Palomas Land and Cattle Co. of old Mexico. Bulls of Art Domino breeding fetched about 60 000 and will be shipped soon. The Palomas ranch runs over 25 000 cows on a 160 mile front. An additional 200 head of cows were sold to Ferol Smith of Naravisa via Shelton Williams & Reynolds. Recent heavy rains boosted range value.

Dalhart Panhandle Coon and Culbertson H. 8. Stevenson Palomas Land and Cattle Co Old Mexico Palomas Ranch Ferol Smith Naravisa Shelton, Williams & Reynolds

Amend Action in Land Chief Case Seeks Trial Argument

Amended action requests argument on testimony to throw out charges against the land chief. The move centers on challenging presented testimony and aims to dismiss the charges in the ongoing case. Authorities have not released further details awaiting court proceedings.

House delays Robison exoneration vote amid debate

Texas House grapples with impeachment motion against land commissioner J. T. Robison. An amended rule lets both sides argue before a vote on exoneration. The body balks over procedure, adjourns to tomorrow as attorneys prepare closing summaries.

Austin J. T. Robison House of Representatives Grady Woodruff Decatur Robison Callax Purl House Keller Dallas W.S. Barrow Stevenson Junction Thompson Houston

Homes for Rent Ad Promises Stable Happiness

A wholesome caption about a contented couple and cat in a new home found through The Globe News Want Ads under Houses for Rent. It urges readers to act now, noting landlords may sell and vacancy options abound, with phone contact 6262.

Globe- News

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