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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1927

Page

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Trial opens in Anita Greer slaying case at Pryor

In Pryor Oklahoma on March 22, the trial of Mrs. Anita Greer for the murder of her husband Leonard Greer began after a courtroom fight over evidence. Testimony showed Greer may have been intoxicated prior to his death and a witness described Mrs. Greer and her alleged lover Ben Schuh reacting to the fire scene.

Associated Rent Pryor Okla Anitareer Leonard Greer A. V. Coppedge Ben Schuh Schuh Greer Iowa Lfe Andrew Walker Walker Schob Spavinay Varina Iona Pire Dortor Mire Myrtle Miller Axl Rebub Mere Greer Mre Greer Sehub Tephs Eerete Lowa Mies Miller Badras Mrs. Greer Ube

Backhead Highway Conference Aims To Aid Mitchell County

Fort Worth dispatch reports State district engineer Lesh will travel to Colorado for a conference with County Judge Thempece of shell county and highway officials to pursue 31 miles of a rough backhead highway through Mitchell County. Citizens seek a fix for the road between Fort Worth and Paso. Lesh noted the road’s poor condition in places despite some work.

Pogge Fort Worth Lesh Colorado C. C. Thempece Rhell County Jeueraly Abilene Mitchell County

Army transport rushes to land influenza epidemic casualties

The Army transport Chateau Thierry pushes north along the Pacific coast with boilers at capacity to land four dead and sixty nine afflicted with influenza and pneumonia. The ship expects to arrive in San Francisco on Thursday for medical handling.

San Francisco Chateau Thierry Pacific Seaboard

Chinese Riots Rage as Cantonese Fight Proceeds

In Canton outskirts and Chapei district fighting continues amid martial controls. Casualties mount with fires and looting, as international zones shelter refugees. British, American and Japanese forces report scattered engagements, while officials and diplomats evade danger.

Ford editor takes blame for articles in libel suit

William J. Cameron editor of the Dearborn Independent admitted responsibility for all articles and policy. Judge Fred M. Raymond urged drastic revision of the 21 counts and 141 alleged libels in the Sapiro-Ford case. Gallagher read charges while Hanley objected, with rulings noted by the court.

Associated Press Detroit Sapiro-Ford William J. Cameron Ford Owned Dearborn Independent Ths Fred M. Raymond Grand Rapids Michigan Sapiro Henry Ford Cameron William Henry Gallagher Stewart Hanley Ford Gallagher Hanley Raymond

Demand Side Urged At Meet Of Lumbermen

De. Wilson Compton of the National Lumber Manufacturers association urged increasing demand to balance reduced production at the Southern Pine association's twenty second annual convention in Shreveport. He warned production declines track consumer demand and called for nationwide cooperation to educate markets and boost consumption.

de. Wilson Compton Washington National Lumber Manufactures’ Association Southern Pine Association de. Compton A. d. Peavy Shreveport Ubeir

Nelson records guard feats at Tech High Omaha

The initials note Irving Nelson, a 28-year-old center at Tech High in Omaha, is credited with three letters and an intriguing record. The text hints at a notable achievement this year, with sparse details but clear emphasis on Nelson's athletic impact.

Irvdiq Weleon Vrving Nelson Tech High Aehee Omaha Ned

Pan American Squadron 18 Reunited in Brazil

The United States army Pan American squadron was reunited in Brazil as the San Antonio reached PARA from Sao Luiz de Maranhao after a stormy flight. The St. Louis and San Francisco arrived earlier, extending the reunion amid notable aviation activity and property transactions noted in the accompanying copy.

Brazil Para Brasil United States Army San Antonio Sao Luiz de Maranhao St. Louis San Francisco Cea H. O. Blake L. Edwards East Amatillo H. A. Williams Tom Cooper Mirror C. Motman L. Merritt J. W. Crudgington L. M. Owens City L. Longacre Lon Sharp Bon C. Q. Avella C. M. Numpahries M. EF. Coffee C. A. Fisk C. M. Mumphreys E. D. Merten J. RK Morten Glen C. Meadows J. R. Fullingim C. C O. N. Margett B. FE Sherrill A. Marty HK. T. Jameson Bleck L. McCullough M. H. Maroney P. Horton Williams Ritchey J. OL. Crockett W. A. Thigh Turnly Uco Ryder Ridgemere T. C. Sparks G. C. Ferguson Dr. Strky J. L. Summers B. Wright O. C. Liesd Q. C M. G. Bimme Amarillo Heights A. Blackley M. Christensen Welflin M. Christineen Meck Walrus Redgingten Veireien Mre F. Gerden A. W. Dredgington T. Trigg Ind. City BR. A. Froelich W. J. Armstrong Eecenen Lab G. BR. Ryan J. FP. Shaw

Two Georgians Charged With Beating Negros

Toombs county grand jury indicts George Womack and B F Brown for assault and battery in a May 1926 whipping of A W Griner, a Cedar Creek area Black resident. Separate case called against five Toombs county men awaiting trial.

Associated Lyons Ceorge Womack B. F. Brown Toombs County A. W. Griner Cedar Creek Newton

Texas Relays Attract Near Thousand Participants

The third annual Texas relay games in Austin on Friday draw about 850 athletes from 76 universities colleges and secondary schools with telegrams indicating total entries will pass 1 000. Michigan coach Fielding H Yost will serve as referee arriving Thursday by way of New Orleans. Texas University has a team in every event in the university class.

Asacciated Austin Fielding H

University figures show multiple donors contributions listed

A long list from University donors includes Mrs. Ben Short Johnson Ranch Royalty Ed R Mayer and many others with amounts ranging from $750 to $6,000. Notable sums include E T Burgess and Col Ernest O Thompson at $6,000 each and Globe News at $2,500.

Ben Short Johnson Ranch Royalty Company Ed R. Mayer W. W. Flenneiken W. J. Flesher E. F. Rittenberry George Waddill Walter Blackburn Roy Britain Leland Abbott D. W. Owen L. N. Stuckey J. Roy Smith W. N. Cooper Williams-Orr Agency Gene Howe W. O. Gatton J. Z. George R. B. Musick Col. Ernest 0. Thompson Roas D. Rogers W. E. Emerson G. G. Ordway

Dallas Lawyer Held on 3 Forgery Charges

Dallas attorney John R. Francis was charged in three complaints with forgery and passing forged instruments. He allegedly forged the name of C. Rudd of Arlington to three bonds of 760 dollars each presented December 20 to Deputy Sheriff R. L. Petty. Francis remained in jail with an examining trial set for Friday morning.

Dallas John R. Francis 2. C. Rudd Arlington R. L. Petty Francis

Marines Fire On In Mexico Report Sends Shock Through Local Officials

Police Chief Jose Corea reported to President Adolfo Diaz that a U S marines convoy was fired upon early morning near Masaya Nicaragua about 20 miles from Managua. The windshield was shattered but no casualties occurred as marine officers and local officials searched for arms and investigated the shooting.

Masaya Nicaragua Jose Corea Adolfo Diaz United States Mataya Managua

US to end anti smuggling pact with Mexico may lift embargo

Mexico City March 22 The United States will terminate the anti smuggling treaty with Mexico next Monday March 28 officials say this may lead to lifting the arms embargo and affect revolutionary activity against Calles government The move relieves Mexican authorities of duties to stop shipments and could pressure Calles as decrees limit imports and raise duties may follow U S action may enable rebels to obtain arms from the United States officials note the suspension is part of broader anti smuggling measures and has uncertain immediate effects on policy and commerce

Associated Press Mexico City United States Mexico Calles Foreign Office Hubert C. Herring Earl Rebe United State Amercan Unite States Trea Meico

McCarthy Receives Conditional Pardon From Governor Moody

Austin March 22 Sixteen year man Jessie McCarthy of Harris County convicted of robbery by assault and sentenced to five years received a conditional pardon by Governor Dan Moody. Moody also granted clemency to Connie Pauline Rie of Hopkins County jailed for bigamy. J H Cyclone Davie of Sulph Springs and state officials supported mercy actions as Moody issued five clemency proclamations.

Austin Texas Penitentia Jessie McCarthy Harris County Assaust Govnor Dan Moody McCarthy Moody Connie Pauline Rie Hopkins County J. H Cyclone) Davie Sulp Springs State Com Missionary Committee

Printing Office to Be Placed in I O O F HC

A statement of a 5000 dollar printing plant at Corsicana for the I O O F widows and orphans home and related Texas Fellows homes is under review by the Grand Lodge at a session in Waco. Recommendations were submitted for action at tonight’s meeting as plans for home improvements advance. Old Bill the cockatoo at the London hotel has learned to Charleston to his owner's whistle.

Associated Waco Texas Corsicana Fellows Ennis Tuc Grand Lodge of Odd Laws Old Bill Cockatoo London Charleston

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