Mother Is Frantic In Attempt To Save Life Of Her Murdered Babies
Kansas City dispatch reports Maurice L. Gibson of Prather Hill Missouri killed his four children with an axe early today as his wife was elsewhere. He then attacked himself with the axe and slit his wrist but is expected to survive. The motive remains unknown. Children named Maurice Jr Marjorie twins aged seven Hazel five and one other child are reported.
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Amarillo
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Father Slays Four Children With Axe In Santa Fe Ambush
A crime report details Maurice Gibson killing his four children, including twins Helen and Marjorie, and infant Maurice Jr., in a home near North Kansas City. Gibson attacked after an early morning dispute, attempted to strike his wife, then fled. the baby later died at a hospital. Police report he was tied to a bed in jail after regaining consciousness.
Famer Mayor of Wichita Falls To Face Trial Monday
Frank Collier former mayor of Wichita Falls will stand trial in 89th district court Monday morning on a charge connected to the shooting and killing of his son in law Elzie L Robertson on February 14 A special panel of 300 men is ordered to report at 9 o clock with over 125 witnesses subpoenaed by both sides The city and state prepare for the courtroom proceedings source Associated Press Wichita Falls March 14
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Elzie L. Robertson
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Ten Injured as Car Hits Ambulance in Dallas
An ambulance from Lamar and Smith Co carrying G. E. Polk, 76, collided with a Red Bull line bus between Denton and Dallas at a downtown corner. Polk is listed in critical condition. Injured include Tom Mann, J. C. Bowery, T. Y. Sparks, Mrs. Mary Stroud, Quincy Lamar, John Heard, plus two women and a child unnamed. Both vehicles badly damaged.
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Red Bull
Denton
G. E. Polk
Tom Mann
Pampa Holds Big Election Rally In County Seat
Pampa Texas March 14 Citizens of this city staged a large rally sponsored by the Pampa Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the coming election to relocate the Gray County seat. About 2000 attended at the Rose Motor Garage for addresses music and entertainment. Speakers included Rev. B J Osborne and attorney Charles T Cook with school officials endorsing the move.
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Charles T. Cook
Cook
J. E. Murphee
W. C. Irvin
Pampa High School
Odd Fellows Meet Heads To Wichita Falls In Texas
More than 3 500 members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Texas and the Rebekah assembly are expected to arrive in Wichita Falls for grand lodge sessions to be held Monday through Wednesday. Accommodations are provided for 4 000 delegates and officials say this will be the largest session yet in Texas.
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City Tax Unit System Emerges as Campaign Issue
Voters probe how candidates view the 1924 tax unit system in Amarillo. Mayor prospects Leo Bivins and ex-mayor Lon D. Marrs discuss trust and pledges while Charles Fisk says he runs without pledges. Present commission defenders tout equal taxation on all properties, with large blocks and wealthier owners seen as possibly affected.
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Lon D. Marrs
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Multiple March headlines From Washington Tulsa and Louisville
A late wire bulletin reports Horton robbed of a $2000 payroll in Kansas. President Coolidge appoints Goldsberry and Beard in Oklahoma district posts. Galloway and Letts named as assistant attorneys general. Louis Seelbach Sr dies at 72 in Louisville. Cardin grocery store held up for $4700. E C Sewers dies in Independence. Wilder Metcalf named pensions commissioner. Dallas silverware valued at $2500 stolen. servant scare caused suspect to flee.
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Washington
Herman J.,galloway
Indiana
Ira Lloyd Letts
Rhode Island
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Metcalf
Lawrence
Kansas
President Coolidge
Bureau of Pensions
Mrs L S Gaines Dies At San Antonio Home
Mrs L S Gaines 84 widow of late Judge Feenben R Gaines associate justice of the Peace Supreme Court died in San Antonio. A native of Alabama she had lived in Texas over 65 years and was known as the mother of the supreme court for her husband’s long service. Funeral services will be held in Austin.
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Weather and forecast notes from Amarillo and nearby
Fragmented weather item reports general Sunday fair skies and warmer temperatures for Amarillo and Texas, with New Mexico showing similar conditions in the northwest and far east. Numerous garbled phrases and scattered numbers follow, including repeated stray letters and nonessential strings that do not form coherent data.
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Legislature Adjourns With Pet Measures Passed
Austin March 14 The Texas Legislature, nearing adjournment on March 19, moved swiftly to pass several so called pet measures amid tense sessions. Both House and Senate clashed over calendars and deadlines as lawmakers pushed constitutional and judicial bills, while leaders scrambled to wrap up priorities before the session ends.
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Mexico and U S Agree on Narcotics Extradition Treaty
Mexico and the United States have in principle agreed to a special extradition treaty to suppress narcotics traffic. American ambassador James D. Sheffield announced that signatures and Senate approvals are needed. A broader treaty covering other fugitives is being considered and a commissioners meeting will set policy.
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James D. Sheffield
Manuel Tellez
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Prisons Relocation Bill Favored by Senate Panel
The Teer bill to relocate the state penitentiary near Austin won favorable report from the Senate penitentiary committee after a failed bid to sent it to finance. It backs a $500000 appropriation, half the requested total, with a minority report noted. Senator John Davis warned funds are beyond the state’s reach.
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Puzzle Ends Not All Answers Judged In Daily News-Post
The News-Post reports that many crossword contest entries have not yet been judged as the judges work through a flood of responses. An announcement will soon reveal the judging date and winners. The paper proclaims Home Owned and Home Edited.
Battle of Teapot Dome Reaches Climax Monday
The Teapot Dome fight moves to United States District Court in Cheyenne on Monday. Albert B. Fall, former interior secretary, faces conspiracy and fraud charges over the Mammoth Oil lease to Harry F. Sinclair. The government seeks explanation of the April 7, 1922 lease delivery.
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Eapot Dome
United States District Court
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Secretary of the Interior
Harry F. Sinclair
Mammoth Oil Company
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Bank cashier at New Boston held for embezzlement
A warrant charging embezzlement was served today on J. Thompson cashier of the State Fixchange Bank of New Boston. The bank has been closed since Thursday night after the death by suicide of assistant cashier Marsha N. Morris. Thompson claims a funds shortage. John Wrightman, state bank examiner, now runs the bank and will conduct a full investigation.
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John Wrightman
Warren to Be Offered Recess Appointment as Attorney General
President Coolidge will offer Charles B. Warren a recess appointment as attorney general if his nomination is rejected again by the Senate. Senate leadership debated deferring action, while Democrats argued the executive overstepped constitutional authority and must face the Senate’s advising and consenting duty.
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