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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1925

Page

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Four men charged in abduction of Liewellen near Castle

S A Liewellen a 43 year old farmer living near Castle was found unconscious tied to a tree with his body lacerated after being abducted and whipped. Four neighbors J H Munroe Roy Pierson F W Lewis and Matthews were jailed on charges from the incident.

Associated Press Ee Ke Okla S. A. Liewellen Castle J. H. Munroe Roy Pierson F. W. Lewis Matthews Liewellen Fate Lewis Llewellen Lewis

Peru avoids Plea for Tacna Arica Plebiscite Safeguards

Washington March 30 official statements say Peru has not submitted any memorial or communication to President Coolidge or the State Department regarding Tacna Arica award terms. The Peruvian embassy and arbitration commission say work on the award and its terms is still in progress and no final memorandum has been delivered.

Washington Coolidge State Department Peru Tacna-Arica Commission Council Velarde Solon Polo

Grand jury probes prison cruelty at Fort Bend Farm

Nine months after W H Krahl died at Harlem Farm Richmond Texas the grand jury began a probe into alleged cruelties at the Fort Bend County state farm. Alfred Chance who warned of danger and Krahl's death are to be investigated. T K Irwin aided the probe and provided testimonies and stenographic reports to the grand jury. District Attorney Bob Bassett noted the acts had not previously reached the grand jury in four south Texas counties. Mrs King plans to appear and bring records as witnesses are expected.

Associated Press Richmond W. H. Krahl Harlem State Farm Fort Bend County Krahl Alfred Chance J. B. King T. K. Irwin Grand Jury Chance Bob Bassett South Texas

Five School Boys Get Drunk in Kansas City Garage

Kansas City March 30 A teachers note that five Central junior high students looked tipsy led police to 80 gallons of corn whiskey stored in a garage. George Kennedy and wife, residents nearby, were arrested. A student who noticed the smell and peeked inside confessed to taking a pint and helping four others drink it, then hiding the liquor in a cave.

Associated Press Kansas City Central Junior High School George Kennedy

Man Killed Rushing Employer To Hospital

A patrol wagon carrying Frederick Munroe, coal company proprietor, to a hospital in Chicago struck a truck, killing Munroe and injuring three policemen and another man, with some injuries possibly fatal. The incident occurred at night as they attempted to rush Munroe’s employee to care.

Associated Press Chicago Frederick Munroe Munroe

Matricide to be subject of sanity trial

Sixteen year old Dorothy Ellingson, a jazz devotee, will undergo a sanity trial after her defense won to halt the murder case. If sane, the trial resumes. if insane, she is committed to an asylum. Judge Harold Louderback ordered a new jury to hear the insanity issue.

Associated Press San Francisco Dorothy Ellingson Harold Louderback Louderback Jan Don Ball Ball

Women Candidates Lead Glenwood School Board Rally

Residents of Glenwood gathered at the local school last night to back women candidates for the Amarillo Independent School District board. Only Mrs. J I Kendrick and Mrs. R L McMeans attended from the slate, while no one from the Ray Cotten Rogers ticket appeared. Mrs Kendrick spoke of her open record and dedication to Amarillo, and Mrs McMeans described her civic focus and love of education.

Glenwood Amarillo Independent School J. I. Kendrick R. L. McMeans Ray Cotten-Rogers A. N. Olver W. N. Durham H. W. Blackburn Omer I. B. Hammond Kendrick McMeans Amarillo A. J. Crow East Amarillo

Retirement pressure on Jarres in German election

Post-election analysis shows scholars dispute Jarres share of the vote amid nationalist and conservative bloc hopes. Calls grow to retire Jarres and back Luther as standard bearer. Some back Gessler but fear cabinet turmoil. Bavarian People’s Party refuses support due to Evangelical League ties.

Associated Press Berlin Karl Jarres Jarres Otto Gessiler Hans Luther Luther Dr. Gessler Ministry of Defense Dr. Jarres Bavarian Peoples Party Evangelical League

Bible Puzzle Coming With Two-Column Grid

The Daily News will publish an ordinary two-column Bible crossword puzzle tomorrow morning. It centers on a famous Bible history incident shown as a sketch. A larger four-column puzzle arrives Sunday, pleasing fans who enjoy substantial challenges. The News-Post "Home Owned, Toys Edited."

the Daily News

Fire Hits Yellow Stone Park Complex in Massive Blaze

A blast from an oil furnace in Mam moth Springs started a fire swept by high winds in Yellow Stone National Park. The blaze destroyed the park transportation headquarters, 100 buses, machine and paint shops, employee homes, and a large office. No deaths. some firefighters burned. Rebuilding buses planned before June 18 opening.

Associated Press Livingston Mont Mammoth Springs Yellow Stone National Park National Park Kemmereyer

Thirty two bodies recovered from Merisbach mine disaster

From Alsace report, 32 of the 64 miners killed or dying from injuries in the Merisbach mine cage accident in Lorraine were buried today. Caskets were moved to the cemetery by army wagons as about 40,000 attended the funeral procession.

Associated Preas

Weather Forecast for Amartos and Vicinity

Amartos and vicinity forecast calls for a generally fair Tuesday with a high temperature around one ahead and warmer afternoon. Local United Weather Service reports expect calm winds and dry conditions with temperatures easing into the evening hours.

Amartos New Mexico Amarillo Jas Max Erasm Max

Church Leaders Urge Birth Control Backing At Meeting

Clergymen from several denominations at the sixth international Neo-Malthusian and birth control conference praised birth control as a means to improve mankind both physically and morally and urged churches to support the movement. Rabbis Wise and Potter warned churches must adopt the issue or risk losing moral authority and influence. A resolution called on churches worldwide to back birth control as a moral force for human betterment.

New York Stephen A. Wise Charles FP. Potter

Your Dictionary Is At The News

The News announces a newly enlarged Universities Dictionary now distributed by the newspaper office. Save three coupons from The News and post to receive the dictionary, or mail the required amount plus 9d to have it sent. Home owned and edited.

News Ami Post

Boy Missing from Chicago Millionaire Home

Eight year old Robert Jr. adopted son of Robert W Champion a Chicago feed manufacturer vanished from home wearing a black sweater with red collar and corduroy trousers. Foster parents think he wandered away in a childish bout of wanderlust.

Robert Jr Robert W. Champion Chicago

Texas Cooperation Promised in Rate Structure Probe

Texas will cooperate fully in the sweeping rate structure inquiry planned by the Interstate Commerce Commission under the Hoch-Smith resolution. Clarence E. Gilmore says a committee of state commissioners will assist the industry, and Conference attendees expect the probe to be the most far reaching ever by a tribunal. All states would be affected by any changes in rates.

Associated Press Austin Texas Interstate Commerce Commission Hoch- Smith Congress Clarence E. Gilmore Railroad Committee Washington Hoe Gilmore Atchison Eastman

United Confederate Veterans Reunion Fund Raised in Dallas

Dallas reports a popular subscription raising 11805 dollars for the thirty fifth annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans to be held in California. The fund supports reunion entertainment and related activities for attendees.

Dallas The United Confederate Veterans Cal

Pull Together for United Amarillo editorial plea for harmony

An editorial urges a united Amarillo with Lee Bivins as mayor and C A Fisk and J H Harris as commissioners. It touts Bivins’ integrity and experience, calls for water delivery and civic projects, and asks voters on April 7 to back cohesive leadership for growth.

Amarillo Lee Bivins C. A. Fisk J. H. Harris North Plains Amarillo With A Mayor Interested In Civic Affairs Can Be A Blessing To 7Rillo Sivius Fisk Harris

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