Former Wichita Falls mayor convicted of manslaughter
Frank Collier, once mayor of Wichita Falls, was found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his son-in-law Elzie Robertson. A jury of six ballots decided between murder and manslaughter, then recommended a suspended sentence, after a 27 hour and 15 minute deliberation.
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Exhumation planned in Texas typhoid case intrigue
The Associated Press reports Chicago born Emma Nelson McClintock and Dr Oscar Olson will have graves opened to examine for poison or other unnatural causes. The exhumation, ordered by Coroner Oscar Wolff, begins Friday under assistant state's attorney John Barbare amid a web of typhoid investigations, indictments, and dramatic testimonies.
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Gifts showered on Speaker Lee Satterwhite at close of legislature
As the 39th legislature ended, officers and committee clerks presented Speaker Lee Satterwhite with a Gladstone bag, members gave a watch, porters a brief case for his gubernatorial campaign in 1826, pages a gold pen and pencil, and stenographers a sterling silver candy bowl and sandwich tray.
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End of West Texas Manhunt as Morales Dies in Freight Car
Lopez Morales dies in a freight car explosion near Lawn after a gun battle that ends the manhunt for the killer of Sheriff Satterwhite and Deputy Reeves. Morales’ brother fled the scene. authorities report Morales died instantly from the exchange of shots as he appeared in the doorway.
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Lopez Morales
Texas
W. W. Satterwhite
Howard County
Ind
George Reeves
Taylor County
Juan Hernandez
Big Spring
Abilene
Morales
Jones County
Reeves
Satterwhite
Yarbrough
Nolan County
George Bigham
Trent
Bigham
Merkel
Nominated Kingston official for assistant secretary of agriculture
Aids Jardine Renith W Dunlap of Kingston Ontario has been nominated by President Coolidge as assistant secretary of agriculture. The nomination comes on the recommendation of Secretary Jardine.
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Not Guilty Verdict in Hobart Slaying Case
Special to The News Floydada March 26 The jury found Ernest T. Miller Amarillo attorney and Mrs Ruth Hobart not guilty of murder in the July slaying of EF Hobart husband of Mrs Hobart in Amarillo The verdict came at 545 pm after Judge R C Joiner instructed the jury with no defense evidence presented Mrs Hobart screamed and fainted in court
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Amarillo
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Jury Acquits After Mistrial Bid in Amarillo Case
After a mistrial earlier, Judge Joiner instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty in Floy dada. The crowd restrained, and many attendees, including Miller, Mrs Hobart, and others, praised the decision as the evidence did not support a conviction. No new developments emerged on Thursday morning as state's witnesses finished their testimonies.
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Marrs stakes claim to be most competent for Amarillo mayor
D Marrs denounces rival candidates and factional inserts at East Amarillo mass meeting held at Houston Street Methodist church. He accuses figures behind a citizens ticket of undemocratic meddling, cites past nomination methods, and vows to withdraw less qualified candidates if he is deemed more competent. The event featured QC BB, council candidate, and school board hopefuls, with further discussion continuing to page nine.
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San Jacinto P T A backs women on school board
Mrs. Robert T. Ricks president of the San Jacinto Parent-Teacher Association issued a statement defending the club resolution backing women as members of the Amarillo School board and denouncing claims of political endorsement. The club voted March 13 to commend Mrs Kendrick and urge her re election, while clarifying that PTA endorsements are non political.
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Amarillo
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Insanity charge planned in Sharlow case linked to branding
District attorney William F. Rothe of Butte County announces plans to file an insanity charge against Mrs. Edward Rhodes sister of Herman R. Sharlow who died after being branded with a red hot iron. Rhodes confessed the act was part of a private religious cult ritual with Sharlow as a willing victim. Rothe treats a life insurance policy found before the branding as unrelated.
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Weather Forecast For Amarillo And Vicinity
Amarillo and vicinity forecasts describe Friday conditions across West Texas and western New Mexico. The report lists hourly temperature expectations and general weather notes for the day, indicating an overall fall in temperatures with varying afternoon and evening values.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Bonus Raised by Silverton for New Road
Extension of the Pecos and North Texas Railroad of Amarillo from Plainview to Silverton in Briscoe County is provided in an amendment to the road's charter filed with the secretary of state. The plan calls for a 33 mile extension passing through Hae Briscoe and touching Floyd and Swisher counties.
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Pecos and North Texas Railroad
Amarillo
Plainview
Silverton
Brig.coe County
Secretary of State’s Department
Hae Briscoe
Floyd
Swisher Counties
Bonus for Extension Raised at Silverton Bond Drive
Silverton a March 26 report shows the Santa Fe extension from Plain View to Silverton gaining solid support. The pledge total rose to about 45,685 dollars at a Monday meeting, with further gains noted to just over 43,000 dollars after the latest fundraiser. Local speakers urged the project as a strong business venture backed by one of the world’s leading railroads, stressing long term freight savings and regional growth.
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Burson
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Guy Jacob
Albert G. Hinn
Miller
John Fort
Woman Found Slain in Clyde Home
Abilene dispatches report Mrs Hirt, 70, was found shot to death in her Clyde residence in Callahan county this afternoon. The coroner ruled death by unknown hands. No arrests have been made.
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Abilene
Hirt
Clyde
Callahan County
Prairie fires raze villages in South Dakota
Three prairie fires raged across the Rosebud reservation as ranchers and Indians battled to stop the flames. In land villages Vetel Tuthill and St Francis were burned to ruins and a woman and two small children were reported burned to death at Tut hill in Bennett County. Fires covered over a hundred thousand acres and crossed toward Nebraska with urgent aid requested. heavy losses of farm and ranch property were reported.
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Rosebud
Tuthill
Bennett County
Vetel
St. Francis
Nebraska
Hotel at Canyon burns, $7000 loss reported
Canyon March 26 The Crystal Hotel one of Canyon s oldest business buildings was destroyed by fire today. It was known for years as the Rogerson Hotel and owned by J L Penrod. Loss estimated at 7000, partially insured. contents uninsured.
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J. L Penrod
Dictionary offered by News and Post at 98 cents
Third day announces the New Universities Dictionary available at The News and Post. Customers may buy in office or by mail with a coupon from today’s issue. The dictionary features self pronouncing, enlarged vocabulary, clear type, flexible leather binding, red edges, and a money back guarantee.
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