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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1934

Page

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Small of Texas Campaign Wins Warm South Plains Reception

Senator Clint Small rallied 3,500 in Lubbock to back his governor bid, touting court consolidation costs, a new pardon board, gambling opposition, and protections for education. Gene Howe credited Small as a strong South Plains advocate.

Clint Small Sout Plains North Panhandle Amarillo Lubbock Senator Small South Plains Attorney General Gene Howe AmAaTo News Globe Texas

Dr Jarrel Cleared In Job Sale Charge

Dr E F Jarrel former member of the State Livestock Sanitary Commission freed today of charges in an investigation into the alleged sale of state jobs He had been indicted on three counts alleging thefts His resignation letter blamed political moves to discredit Gov Miriam A Ferguson administration Witnesses testified they contributed to a campaign fund with an understanding of rewards with state jobs.

Tyler Tex E. F. Jarrel State Livestock Sanitary Commission Miriam A. Ferguson

Adobe Walls battle remembered as 60th anniversary event

The piece recalls Billy Dixon warning Indians at Adobe Walls 60 years ago as Quanah Parker and other chiefs led a weeklong siege. Olive K. Dixon will attend a Borger Adobe Walls celebration on July 4 with a noon barbecue, a ceremony at the Adobe Walls monument, and remarks by Judge H. E. Hoover. The Borger Junior Chamber sponsors. Boy Scouts provide transport for old-timers.

Billy Dixon Billy” Dixon Buffalo Hunter Adobe Walls Canadian River Panhandle Olive K. Dixon Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce Borger Borgers H. E. Hoover Battle of Adobe Walls

KKK Threatens Jack Johnson in New Jersey

Jack Johnson, 56, owner of The Airport Inn night club at Woodridge and promoter of boxing events at Teterboro, alleges a typewritten letter signed K K K ordered him to quit his activities in Bergen County. The note, received this week, demands withdrawal from night club and boxing work.

Hackensack N. J Jack Johnson Reno Jim Jeffries Bergen County Johnson Woodridge Airport Inn Teterboro Hasbrouck

Police Seek Second Arson Ring In Chicago

Chicago prosecutors disclose a second arson ring being investigated after 17 prisoners tied to the first ring are in custody. The new suspects, including torch men, adjusters, and merchants, are linked to fires costing about $1,000,000 and potentially risking lives.

Chicago

Ace Band of Airwaves To Play Here Tonight

Jan Garber and his Yeastroamers will perform tonight at 8 15 at the Municipal Auditorium for a radio and dance program. The orchestra arrives from Dallas after 7 pm and will also play a dance at the Nat starting at 10 pm. The show features two grand pianos and the full company, with a free ticket offered with every $1 ticket purchased.

Ted Fiorito Guy Lombardo Anson Weeks Jan Garber Municipal Auditorium Tri-State Fair Association Yeastroamers Garber Dallas Nat Lombardo Wilbur C. Hawk The Fair Association

Tickets on sale for Jan Garber concert and dance

Tickets for both the concert and the dance by Jan Garber and his orchestra go on sale today at City Drug Store No. 1 517 Polk Street. The Municipal Auditorium box office opens at 7 tonight. Dance tickets sell at the Nat after 7. Free ticket with each $1 concert ticket for downstairs section. Dance price is $1.50 per person.

Jan Garber City Drug Store Polk Street Municipa Auditorium

Garber Band to Entrain for Pa From Amarillo

From Amarillo the Garber band will entrain immediately for the Pa. The admission is 40 and 45 cents. Continued on page 11 col.

Cony Amarillo Garber

Roosevelt gains in popularity says Senator Hatch on Amarillo trip

Senator Carl A. Hatch of New Mexico reports to a reporter in Amarillo that President Roosevelt is gaining support as people see him as the one who can pull the nation from trouble. Hatch notes broad confidence in the recovery program, with continued relief through winter and hopes for later cuts as business improves.

Roosevelt Carl A. Hatch New Mexico Amarillo Clovis Washington Hatch President Roosevelt NRA

Forecast for Amarillo and vicinity

Partly cloudy to unsettled Wednesday in Amarillo and vicinity. West Texas generally fair with some cloudiness Panhandle Wednesday. New Mexico fair Wednesday with temperatures by hour readings from yesterday.

Amariillo West Texas Panhandle New Mexico Amarillo

New Son Arrives In Tunney Home

Polly Lauder Tunney, wife of former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney, gave birth to a second son at New York Medical Center. The baby, not yet named, and the mother were in excellent condition. the first son is three years old.

New York Polly Lauder Tunney New York Medical Center Gene Tunney

Pastor Accuser Testifies in Welburn Divorce Case

Mrs. Wineta Long Welburn testified in district court that she married Rev. William B. Welburn Jr. last July in Boerne and accused him of mental cruelty by denying the marriage and his paternity of their child. She identified Welburn, now a pastor, as her husband and said their meetings occurred mainly at the church parsonage. The case was before the 94th district court with Welburn’s father occupying the pulpit pending settlement.

San Antonio William 8. Welburn, Jr Wineta Long Welburn Welburn William Welburn II

Thompson On Relief Board Assumes Potter County Role

Amarillo lawyer and real estate man 0. D. Thompson is named to the Potter County Relief Board to replace Col Julius Dorenfield who resigned last week. Thompson will take oath and become active member. Dorenfield had chaired the board since formation. Other members are A. F. Meyer Chanlser Weymouth J. M. Hogue and Oscar Randall.

D. Thompson Amarillo Potter County Relief Board Julius Dorenfield Thompson Dorenfield Relief Board A. EF. Meyer Chansler Weymouth J. M. Hogue Oscar Randall

Texas educator dies at Rotary meet in Detroit

Edmund Wynn Seale 45 of Kingsville Texas president of the Texas College of Arts and Industries and Rotary governor nominee died in Harper Hospital Detroit of a cerebral hemorrhage suffered earlier in the day He was in Detroit for the Rotary International convention and had fallen ill last Friday during a governors conference at Mackinac Island Michigan

Detroit Edmund Wynn Seale Kingsville Tex Texas College of Arts and Industries Rotary Clubs Harper Hospital Seale Rotary International Rotary Mackinac Island Mich

Seattle Unions Urged to Join General Longshore Strike

Seattle unions were urged by the local strike committee of the International Longshoremen's Association to participate in a general strike. The appeal was issued in Seattle on June 26.

Seattle U.P International Longshoremen's Association

Prospérité Sinks After Collision With Marie Ange Near Lorient

At Lorient on June 26 a collision between the steamer Prosperite and the Marie Ange fatally damaged the Prosperite. About 100 passengers, workers from the Lorient Arsenal, were aboard. twelve were accounted for after six hours, six died, and rescue efforts continued. Admirals and harbor boats led the effort as witnesses watched.

Marine Hospital Arsenal Lorient Ince

John Factor to Be Freed From Jail

Chicago June 26 Judge Fran A Evans of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the release of John Factor a wealthy speculator from the Bycamoore jail where he was held awaiting a final order for his extradition to England on charges of defrauding investors of 7000000 dollars. The order signing was delayed until tomorrow to allow British crown counsel to contact the State Department in Washington.

Chicago Fran A. Evans United States Circuit Court of Appeals John Factor Bycamore, Til England State Department Washington

Amorous Claims Against Alberta Premier Testimony Continues

Vivian MacMillan, a 20 year old stenographer, testified in Edmonton that Alberta Premier John E. Brownlee seduced her at his home amid threats of losing a government job. She described secret midnight meetings, a staged walk to avoid arousing her wary father, and the premier’s attempt to use his influence to compel her compliance.

Edmonton Alberta U.P Vivian MacMillan John E. Brownlee Brownlee Statesman MacMillan Edson Miss MacMillan

Soviets Find extinct City of Fighters

Soviet archaeologists announced the discovery near Ashgabad in the Turkmenistan Republic of the ancient Parthian city Nesta or Nessa. Excavations begun in 1990 revealed a large walled city with 48 water towers, an imperial palace and chief temple, and an ingenious aqueduct system supplying water from nearby mountains.

Moscow Nessa Ashghabad Tzvestia Nesta

Texas Relief Commission to reconvene on Johnson post

An extraordinary Texas Relief Commission meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to consider reappointing Adam Johnson of Austin as state relief director and outline future policies. The session, convened by five members, follows Johnson's ouster last April 9 and comes amid disputes over purchases and employment at relief bureaus.

Austin Texas Relief Commission Adam Johnson Johnson Holliday Coke Blevenson House Texas Supreme Court Julius Dozenfield, Jr Amarillo Stevenson Vic Marie Dresden Commission Jonnson Adams State Board of Control

Operation on heart draws medical interest in Lancaster case

Lancaster, June 26 44. George Hampton, 41, shows slight improvement after a rare operation that lifted his heart from its place stitched to close a stab wound and replaced it. Physicians from many points monitor the case by telephone as hospital officials report the progress. The stab wound is alleged to have been inflicted by Hampton's housekeeper Myrtle Dorwart.

Lancaster George Hampton Hampton Myrtle Dorwart

Four Escaped Jailers Sighted Near Amarillo

Alamagordo New Mexico June 24 Officers in the Sacramento Mountains pursue reports that four escaped jail inmates from Lubbock Texas were seen in a Chevrolet coach near Tulsa. None of the posse found the car or any camp and a separate report placed four men driving toward Amarillo. Sheriff W A Danley kept deputies in the mountains awaiting developments.

Tulsa Amarillo Texas Lubbock Tex Ed “Perchmouth Stanton Sacramento Mountains John Wright Weed Country Tula W. A. Danley Alamo Gordo Sacramentos

Ed Perchmouth Stanton Escaped Jailsters In Pursuit Near Sacramento

Amarillo police received a Tulsa warning that four men including Ed Perchmouth Stanton and companions who fled Lubbock jail were spotted northeast of Tulsa near Palo Duro gaps. Authorities noted crossing points at Palo Duro Canyon and warned detours would funnel escapees back to main roads. In Alamogordo New Mexico on June 26 two peace officers pursued Stanton who fled toward the Sacramento Mountains after escaping with three others.

Amarillo Tulsa Perchmouth) Stanton Laibbeck County Palo Duro Brakes Amaerillo Palo Duro Canyon Canyon Arrmatrong County Claude Alamogordo N. M Ed “Perchmouth Stanton Lubbock Texas Sacramento Mountains John Wright

Trammell Leads Pepper In Florida Senate Race

With about two thirds of precincts counted in Florida, incumbent Park Trammell led Claude Pepper by 3,904 votes for the Democratic U S Senate nomination. The tally shows Pepper 53,557 and Trammell 57,463 across 844 of 1,288 precincts.

Jacksonville Fla Park Trammell Claude Pepper Pepper Trammell

Look at Your Car Trade It Now for a Better Used Car

A sales pitch urges readers to study an old car and consider trading it for a better used vehicle advertised in today's Want Ads to ensure a smoother Fourth of July picnic or trip.

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