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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1926

Page

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Bovina Farmer Killed in Auto Crash Near Farwell

Tom Hastings a 39 year old Bovina farmer died in a two car collision at the highway north of Farwell at 6:50 AM. Guy Foster of Clovis N M faces negligent homicide charges after the crash that overturned Hastings Ford sedan. Foster says he did not see Hastings car until too late. Hastings is survived by his wife and four children.

Bovina Clovis Farwell Tom Hastings Here Guy Foster N. M Kasting Foster Hastings I. W. Clark Wostea Sherle Jake McClain Accid Nastings Bunty Unty Hasting Chrysler

Funeral Rites for Marvin McCullough Today

Funeral services for C. Marvin McCullough 47 president of the American State Bank who died suddenly at his home will be held at Central Presbyterian church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in Llano cemetery with Amarillo Lodge 731 A F and A M in charge. The body lies in state at the family home until 2 30 and friends may call as the casket will not be opened at the church. He was a noted banker civic leader and church worker who died after falling ill at the Country Club. He was born in Dallas June 27 1879 and planned to celebrate his birthday with family. He is survived by his widow two children Sharpe 14 and Jane 16 four sisters in Dallas and two brothers McCullough of Dallas and Baltimore.

C. Marvin McCullough American State Bank Jackson Street Central Presbyterian Church Llano Cemetery Amarillo Lodge No McCullough Country Club Dallas Sharpe Jane H. H. Loggins F.C. Hernichel E. B Bouche J. Crawford J. BR. McCullough W. K. McCullough Baltimore Cabot Ranch Wildorado Clearing House Association Marvin McCullough Southwest Amarillo Board of City Development Rotary Club Amarillo Lodge of Elks Khiva Shrine The Woodmen of the World Security Benefit Association Boy Scout Movement Panhandle Community Chest Marvin McCulough Dallas County Texas S. H. Madden First National Bank Little Rock Ark Midland Valley Railroad Roswell Santa Fe Avery Turner Jennie Lee Hedrick Slaton Tuscola

Lords Willing to Take T P G

The Texas Pacific, Gulf, and Western group indicated readiness to proceed with the T P G railroad project pending certificate of necessity. C H Powell of the T P G defended the plan as financially capable and called examiner briefs on the project flimsy while awaiting Interstate Commerce Commission action next month.

Associated Press Worth Examiner Interstate Commerce Commission C. H. Powell Chicago Powell Hough Interstate Commerce Commiss

Record Wheat Yield On A. G. Beard Farm

In Miami on June 28 three acres of wheat on A G Beard’s farm produced 160 bushels with 60 acres more slated for harvest. Beard serves as cashier of the First State Bank of this city and began harvesting Saturday.

Miami A. G. Beard Mr. Beard

Amarillo Leads Texas Building Permits in June

Amarillo appears set to top Texas in June building with a total around $2.68 million, surpassing Dallas at $1.91 million and Houston at $1.50 million. Fort Worth and Wichita Falls report smaller totals, while San Antonio has not issued a report. last month Houston led the region with about $3 million.

Amarillo Dallas Houston South Texas Wichita Falls Fort Worth Miami

Cattleman Slay Suspect Milt Good Seeks Pardon

Milt Good, the cattleman slay suspect and escaped convict captured in Oklahoma, said from his Tarrant County jail cell he will seek a pardon. His wife runs for Terry County treasurer. they have eight children. He spoke of travels across the east and Canada since escaping Huntsville prison. He refused to discuss fellow fugitive Tom Ross.

The Associated Press Wortil Milt Good Oklahoma Tarrant County Good Terry County East Canada Huntsville Tom Ross

Alleged Slayer of White Takes Witness Stand in Belton Case

W S Houston testified in his own defense in Belton Texas saying ill will with Constable Garret A White dated to 1922 and that White threatened to kill him. He claimed White reached for a pistol and charged him, and that White held a gun before any shots were fired as the shooting at Somerville last February occurred.

Associated Press Belton Texas W.S Houston Garret A. White Somerville Houston White

Rock Island Right of Way Progresses Across Amarillo

A Rock Island right of way committee led by J R Gant reports smooth progress for the Amarillo to Liberal Kansas line. Tom Cotten signed first, owning a farm northeast of Amarillo. the team expects 15 miles signed in three days with construction contracts to be awarded next week and the southern end due to finish to Liberal by December 1.

Amarillo Rock Island Liberal Kansas J. R. Gant Tom Cotten Mr. Gant Bill Askew John Gilvin Tom Bruner IT. O. Wilson Less Whitaker Jim Pottinger John Ward S. F. Newbold

Funeral for Dr William Lockett 86 in Amarillo

Funeral services were held for Dr. William Albert Lockett 86 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with burial in Llano Cemetery. He died at his daughter's home on Polk Street after a year of ill health. He moved to Amarillo in 1900, practiced medicine, and was a Civil War veteran. Surviving are two daughters, a sister, and a brother. The Potter County Medical Society returned his gold headed cane to the society.

William Albert Lockett T. F. Turner Polk Street St. Andrew's Episcopal Church R. N. McCallum Llano Cemetery Blackburn Funeral Home J. L. Smith C. J. E. Lowndes J .B. Dooley R. W. Hall Hall Randolph H. W. Galbraith Lockett Potter County Medical Association Amarillo St. Anthony's Georgia Texas Brenham South Masonic Lodge Episcopal Church

Fire destroys Katy Park grandstand in Waco

The Katy Park grandstand, home to the Waco Cubs, burned down shortly after eight o'clock Monday night. No arrangements have been made for where the Fort Worth Waco game will be played tomorrow.

Waco Associated Press Katy Park Waco Cubs Fort Worth

Senate acts on war veterans aid and farm relief

The senate advanced the war veterans rehabilitation bill and eyed farm relief votes as Secretary Jardine met in the Capitol. Officials saw slim chances for revisions to the Franco American debt deal while a probe into the alien property custodian’s office was authorized. The Campaign Funds committee inquired into using WCTU funds to catch bootleggers in Pennsylvania.

Washington Associated Press Senate Jardine Capitol Andrews Senate Judiciary Committee Pennsylvania Senate Campaign Funds Committee

Moody Leads Campaign Spending In Texas Governor Race

Five of six gubernatorial hopefuls filed first expense reports with the Secretary of State. Dan Moody tops expenditures at 5588.94 with 485.24 liabilities and 8993 in contributions. Miriam Ferguson totals 829.30 personal and 4973.33 campaign manager outlay. Other candidates include Lynch Davidson 4244.28 with no contributions, O F Zimmerman 564 and 20, Edith Willmans 214.80 and 272.50. Contributions from notable locals listed. Gubernatorial spending limit is 10000 with 8000 allowed in first primary.

Associated Press Austin Can Texas Secretary of State Today Dan Moody Moody Miriam A. Ferguson Guy Holcomb Lynch Davidson O. F. Zimmerman Naples Edith Willmans Moody's Chester H. Bryan Houston G. M. Church C. L Francis Wichita Falls T. W. Gregory W. D. Haden J. A. Kemp Frank Kell W. 8. Langford John E. Morris Dallas Lee Satterwhite House of Representatives

Supreme Court Blocks Trapp Gubernatorial Candidacy

Oklahoma City June 28 The State Supreme Court ruled M E Trapp who has acted as governor since Jack Waltons revolt cannot succeed himself under the constitutional ban. The 7 to 2 decision written by Justice Harrison bars Trapp from immediate re election. Former Governor Robertson and others hailed the ruling while Trapp vowed to stay in the race.

Oklahoma City Associated Press State Supreme Court M. E. Trapp Jack Walton Trapp State Election Board John B. Harrison McPherson J. B. A. Robertson Supreme Court

Man Said to Be Ponzi Arrested in New Orleans

A man claiming to be Lucia Andrea is arrested in New Orleans for posing as Charles Ponzi the infamous con man. Deputy Sheriff George Lacy identifies Andrea by matching fingerprints on the steamer Sie Vos Non Vobis, detouring from Houston to Genoa.

Associated Press New Orleans Charles Ponzi Florida Massachusetts Lucia Andrea George Lacy Houston Texas Sie Vos von Vobis Genoa Lacy Andrea Ponzi Tampa Fla T. A. Binford Luciana Andrea Seaman Binford

Poincare Opposes Washington Debt Accord

Former President Poincare, quoted in La Liberte, opposes ratification of the Washington debt accord in its present form. He says amendments are needed and notes Premier Briand believed the agreement would not be put before the chamber without a ratifying majority.

Associated Press Paris Poincare la Liberte Washington M. Poincare Briand Chamber

Famous Mexican Band Readers Concert Here Two More Given Today

The La Banda de San Ignacio, a fifty piece ensemble under Trinida Concha, played American and Mexican music before a mixed Amarillo crowd. The group, formed in El Paso with Concha as director, performed at the Amarillo College of Music under a Chicago Eucharistic Congress honor and offers matinee today at 3:30 PM and tonight at the auditorium.

Lucia Amarillo College of Music Trinida Concha Chicago el Paso Concha Diaz

Minute check in on McPherson kidnapping case

Los Angeles police and the district attorney follow two leads in the McPherson kidnapping story. Captain Joe Taylor shows fugitive pictures to Aimee McPherson to identify a woman called Rose. Deputy DA Joe Ryan canvasses drug stores to trace the corset serial number linked to her Douglas escape.

Associated Prow Los Angeles District Attorney's Office Aimee Semple McPherson Douglas Arizona Herman H. Cline Joe Taylor Joe Ryan McPherson San Francisco

Habeas Corpus Request Overruled In Ramsey Case

Beeville Texas June 28 The Associated Press reports H J Leahy of Mathis lost his habeas corpus proceedings in 56th district court as the Ramsey disappearance case remains unsolved Judge T M Cox overruled a motion to dismiss the conspiracy to murder charge and he previously denied dismissal of murder charges Leahy held on 66500 bond with bondsman argues bond unfair Leahy counsel sought bond reduction claiming inability to raise more than 2500 for freedom.

Associated Preas Cox Leahy Bonham Leah

Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Summary

Weather forecast for Amarillo and nearby regions calls for fair conditions today with temperatures around 65 at 7 am and 64 for the low. High pressure over the Ohio valley and northwest disrupts normal patterns while Gulf and south Atlantic rain is noted. no major changes expected in New Mexico or far west Texas through Tuesday.

Amarillo Far Texas New Mexico Ohio Valley Rocky Mountain Gulf South Atlantic Coast Ohio Amari West Lighes

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OM Hastings BY Foster Weex Ictim Ragedy T.P.G Iowell C. M. McCullough DR. Lockett Feld Amarilloan Sister's Zim Fonzi Aimee M’pherson Ramsey
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