Jamaica ginger deadly mix blamed for paralysis spread
Prohibition Commissioner Doran said Jamaica ginger containing crude carbolic acid creosote and 80 to 90 percent alcohol caused paralysis in the south and southwest. He cited tests of over 100 samples. three focal points traced to Cincinnati and St Louis as bootleggers push a rich quick scheme.
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St. Louis
Jake paralysis hits Hall County seven down
Special to The News. Hall county reports seven or eight Lakeview residents confined at home this week with a Lakeview type paralysis described as spreading rapidly. One person is seriously ill. none taken to Lakeview for treatment. Nearby towns report afflictions, but so far no cases in Memphis. In Hot Springs Ark two cars with high school students plunged an embankment, killing one youth and injuring seven, including two girls and boys.
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Associated Press
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West Texas Saturday Warmer Partly Cloudy
Weather bulletin notes Saturday temperatures in West Texas generally warmer with partly cloudy skies. New Mexico reports a fair day with some warming trend. In Amarillo daytime readings rise gradually with light winds.
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New Mexico
Amarillo
Jailed Pampa Woman Linked to National WCTU
Beulah Allred, a Pampa resident, is identified by Governor Moody as a representative of the National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union in her dry crusade. She faces a liquor transport indictment tied to bootleg whisky sent to a grand jury, with Moody expressing doubt a conviction will stand.
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National Women’s Christian Temperance Union
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Dan Moody
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National Temperance Body
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Wife shoots man in leg during domestic dispute in Roswell
In Roswell New Mexico Mrs. Joe Barnhill fired a 410 shotgun at her husband injuring his leg after he allegedly beat her. She aided by two doctors removed the birdshot and now faces an assault with intent to kill charge while Joe Barnhill is charged with drunken and disorderly conduct.
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Plainview Station Seeks Radio Permit
The Federal Radio Commission received an application from S. T. Cooper, owner of the Plainview Texas broadcasting company, for a permit to construct a new radio station on 1340 kilocycles with 250 watts, seeking unlimited operating time. A Tokyo dispatch notes a nearly continuous earthquake in Japan, centered near Ito, 40 miles from Yokohama.
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Santa Fe seeks Amarillo Las Animas rail link at ICC hearing
At a Washington ICC hearing March 28 Santa Fe proposed a line from Amarillo to Las Animas Colorado to open northwest access via Gulf ports. Rock Island opposed the Dumas to Spearman segment claiming potential losses as Spearman banker cites lower coal and timber costs with direct Gulf access. Spearman advocates say the route would cut roundabout coal, cement and lumber hauls benefiting local wheat growers and Spearman’s economy.
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Solmar
New Mexico
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Capn Hawks Completes Glider Test Flight
Capt Frank M Hawks finished a glider flight from San Diego to Los Angeles landing at Municipal Airport at 10 13 am after taking off at 8 15 am He was towed aloft by an airplane piloted by J D Jernigin Jr in the San Diego start segment.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Frank M. Hawks
San Diego
Municipal
J. D. Jernigin, Jr
North Amarillo presses for viaduct or accounting on 100000 vote
North Amarillo leaders demand action on a promised viaduct after a 100000 bond was approved two years ago. They accuse the new city commission of misusing funds, threaten injunctions, and warn of a mass meeting as they push for either construction or a full accounting.
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E. L. Richardson
H. Ernest Smith
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Dr. A C Scott resigns from Texas prison post
Temple Texas March 28 Dr A C Scott vice chairman of the Texas prison commission resigns to Governor Dan Moody citing private affairs and disagreement with legislature on prison reform He objects to what he calls an expensive patchwork and criticizes mandatory spending on permanent improvements at Huntsville prison and Brazos bottom farms. He says funds should not block modernization efforts.
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Temple
Tex
A. C. Scott
Texas Prison Commission
Dan Moody
Huntaville
Brazos Bottoma
Police Tag State Patrolman’s Cycle and Lose Owner
A city officer tagged a motorcycle with highway patrol insignia parked in a fire zone in front of the Mission theater. After waiting, officers moved it to the station where Chief W R McDowell said the patrolman may secure it.
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W. R. McDowell
Santa Fe Lays Heavier Rails on Double Track
Santa Fe officials say the first track between Amarillo and Kings Mill will receive 110 pound rail by June 1 replacing 90 pound steel. About 500 workers are on the project from Panhandle toward Amarillo with progress to Amarillo expected tonight.
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Panhandle
Slaton
Southland
Dermott
Lubbock
Texico
Snow lingering in panhandle as warmer forecast lasts
Snow and cold linger in the panhandle with warmer weather predicted. Temperatures rise today after a week of winter conditions. In Roswell New Mexico 10 inches fell on the Plains and 12 to 16 inches in the mountains, ending a long drought and bringing heavier precipitation to farmers.
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H. T. Collman
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Roswell
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Famous Pilot Doolittle Visits Amarillo With Mystery Plane
Lieutenant Jimmie Doolittle arrives at English Field flying the Shell Oil mystery ship, said to be the fastest built in the U S. The craft, a single seat low wing with a Wright J6 engine and streamlined cowling, refueled at the field en route to Wichita. Doolittle notes the ship tops 170 mph into a head wind and exceeds the Lockheed Sirius in speed. Col Lindbergh owned the first similar craft. Fahy is in Los Angeles awaiting the third.
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Jimmie Doolittle
Travel Air
Shell Oil Company
Doolittle
U. S. Army
Los Angeles
Wichita
English Field
Shell Company
Col. Lindbergh
Herbert Fahy
Clubbing Ends Convicts Riot in Missouri
509 inmates at Missouri prison mutinied on Wednesday and Thursday over food, then submitted to a 30 hour fast and returned to dining in an orderly fashion. Warden Leslie Rudolph imposed strict rules to make the penitentiary a harder, more controlled facility. Continued on page 19.
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Leslie Rudolph
Cosgrave Resigns After Pensions Defeat
William T. Cosgrave announced the resignation of his Irish Free State government after a defeat on an opposition pensions bill in the Dail Eireann. Political circles expect his re election when the Dail reconvenes, as the cabinet system allows continuation without a general election.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Irish Free State
William T. Cosgrave
Executive Council
Europe
Dail Eireann
Dail
Free State
Cosgrave
Character of Husband Injured in Court Claim
The case centers on a claim of injury by a husband with $200,000 sought for himself and $400,000 for the couple’s children. The matter presents a personal injury or damages action with substantial financial stakes.
Magazine Loses Libel Suit Over Temple Houston Sketch
A federal jury awarded Temple Houston’s widow 24000 dollars in a libel case against Liberty Weekly Inc. The article claimed Houston was the son of Sam Houston by an Indian mother, a charge the defense argued was part of Texas legend. Attorneys said they will appeal and may face the children’s libel claims in court.
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Oklo
Liberty Magazine
Houston, Texas
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Fort Worth
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Oklahoma
Houston
Liberty Weekly, Inc
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Wuite
United States District Court
Waite
James ©. Wilson
Texas
Two Omaha Firemen Killed in Collision
Two Omaha firemen died and three were injured when two fire trucks crashed while responding to a fraternity house fire. The deceased were Thomas G. Hastings and Charles Eastplan. Injured included Jene Jankowski with a fractured skull, Captain John F. Enge with ribs broken, Julius Larsen with cuts and burns.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Thomas G. Hastings
Charles Eastplan
Jene Jankowski
John F. Enge
Julius Larsen
Dcid Burne
Homes for Rent: Spring House Listings in Globe-News
Readers planning moves this spring are urged to check the Globe-News daily rental ads. The “Homes for Rent” columns showcase vacant residences with descriptions to aid planning and selection.
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