Roddy Goes to Trial on Rum Charge
Frank Roddy and Duff Stanley face liquor law charges in district criminal court as the first case called in the new term. The docket lists multiple cases for May and June including theft embezzlement burglary and assault with several liquor related proceedings and dismissals due to missing witnesses.
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Frank Roddy
Duff Stanley
District Criminal Court
Henry S. Bishop
Edw. W. Thomerson
Looney Roberts
Pee Wee" Johns
Jack Chambers
W. EB. Janzen
Speck Barton
Hubb Stanley
J. W. Johnson
W. T Campbell
T. J. Welsch
J. A. Harper
A. T. Celummn
W. W. Keliva
J. R. Gant
Royse Gant
C. F. Prichard
Carol Matthews
Arvell Ross
Venice
Neal Cobb
D. A. Mask
Ethel Townsend
Robert Wade
Jimmy Harper
E. D. Free
C. Gordon
Passion Play brings Fassnacht heritage to town stage
Hundreds from out of town attend as the eighth Fassnacht portrays Christ in a week of Passion. a 200-actor mob and crowd scenes join 36 principals from the original German company on a American tour with skilled directors, authentic costumes, lighting, and dramatic acts.
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Fassnacht
Jesus
Seizures and fires mark day in brief news
Prohibition officials report 947 stills seized and 5 380 arrests in March. A devastating Washburn fire in Minneapolis burned two children to death and injured others, causing 50 000 dollars in damage. In Riga, police nab over 100 communists ahead of May Day protests. In Modesto a crazed slayer is sought after three men are killed. The Jordan river’s crookedness is noted alongside the White river in Arkansas, which travels 1000 miles over 30 miles of distance.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Washburn
Jordan River
White River
Arkansas
Amarillo
Amarilo
Tactless Texan contemplates publishing venture and family life
The narrator, a bragging writer, plots Erasmus Tack Publishing Company with $20 000 capitalization, selling half the stock at $1 a share and forecasting large dividends. He cites rival earners and asserts a syndicate deal in the East while recounting family tales including Lollapalooza and a rainstorm confrontation.
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Erasmus Tack Publishing
Arthur Brisbane
O. O. McIntyre
Will Rogers
Condor steamer overturned in Padma river disaster
The steamer Condor, owned by Rivers Steam Navigation Co of Calcutta, was blown over by a tornado on the Padma River about 112 miles off Nagabari. Two hundred people drowned. only 18 saved as the flat-bottomed vessel capsized and sank with all mails and cargo lost.
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United Press
Calcutta
India
Condor
Padma River
Padma
Ganges
Nagabari
The
Rivers Steam Navigation Company of
Patchwork of notices and odds ends from a city column
A rambling collection of local notes includes rewards for a stolen baby recovery, a potential three month layoff for Henry Ansley from The News-Globe, and appeals about lost items, stray dogs, and job requests. It also mentions balloon giveaways, a ride back to Illinois, and inquiries about a mesh bag left in an auditorium.
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Henry Ansley
News-Globe
Census Hurdle in Amarillo Families Sparks Mother Love
A census taker in Amarillo faces a playful conflict as a mother tries to shield an 18 year old son, fearing draft implications. The child reveals his age and status, prompting calm explanation that census data are for statistics and not use in any legal action.
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Amarillo
Mamma
Jimmie
Prison Riot Crushed as Ohio National Guard Enforces Order
The Idle House revolt ended with Col. Robert Haubrich and Ohio National Guard taking command inside the penitentiary. Prisoners were restrained by machine gun patrols and forced to march to mess halls after a deadly blaze killed 320 inmates the previous week. George Tonoff and Jewell Joffa were wounded, Toni off likely fatally. Warden Preston E. Thomas oversaw the operation with guards replaced by troops.
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Preston E. Thomas
Robert Haubrich
Ohio National Guard
Columbus
George Tonoff
Jewell Joffa
Joffa
Tonoff
National Guard
Cooper
Warden Thomas
R. S. Haubrich
Haubrich
George W. Kyle
Col. Haubrich
New Angle in Social Tragedy Reported
United Press reports a heel print found on a blood-stained floor near the body of Doris Murray Palmer a noted social leader in Laguna Beach California. Sheriff Sam Jernigan opened a fresh inquiry angle as the double tragedy is reexamined.
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United Press
Laguna Peach
Calif
Doris Murray Palmer
Sam Jernigan
Orange County
Tack Letters Highlight Amarillo Policing Pride
A reader praises Amarillo for its police department and city life. The letter writer, while traveling, emphasizes hometown pride and supports Tack column readers, noting hope for manuscript return timelines and a witty tone about Tack Tonic.
Baptist Women’s Union Session at Wellington Church
The Baptist Women Missionary Union district 10 holds its twentieth annual session at First Baptist Church of Wellington with programs led by District 16 members. Sessions run tomorrow evening and Thursday morning and afternoon, closing at 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Baptist Church Women’s Union AT
Wellington
Baptist Women’s Missionary Union of District 10
First Baptist Church of
Mra
Lillie Mae Handley
Tomazine Dukeminier
J. E. Leigh
Mary Katherine Hutcherson
Annalu Harper
T. C. Jeater
John Cureton
E. F. Bryan
Geo. M. Thompson
E. L. Winn
Amarillo Seeks Welfare Meet Bid for 1931
Amarillo plans to bid to host the 1931 welfare conference. The move aims to bring the event to the city, showcasing its facilities and organizing capacity for the Texas Cenfer.
Rainstorm Boosts West Texas Cattle Confidence
A broad rain and windy weather system drenched much of Texas with scattered totals from fractions to several inches. Aspermont saw eight inches and Cotulla six, washing out roads and tearing the dam as officials noted the heavy downpours. E B Spiller of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association said the rains will restore cattlemen’s confidence in West Texas.
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Associated Press
Texas
Aspermont
Stonewall County
Cotulla
Panhandle
North Texas
South Texas
San Antonio
Colorado
Lubbock
Crosbyton
Sudan
Jayton
Lockney
Paris
Fort Worth
Dallas
San Marcos
Edinburg
Wichita Falls
Abilene
Plainview
Sterley
Cleburne
Qtanah
Childress
Pecos
Rochester
Munday
Jacksboro
Bowie
Midland
Haskell
Pampa
Merkel
Sweetwater
del Rio
Lamesa
E. B. Spiller
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers’ Association
West Texas
Delegates Deliver London Naval Treaty Mail via Airship
The Los Angeles airship dropped a mail bag for Stimson and delegates on the Leviathan dock after greeting the liner near Nantucket light. Two attempts were needed. the bag snagged the radio antenna but was retrieved and delivered. Delegates aim to reach Washington quickly to submit the London naval treaty for ratification.
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Los Angeles
Stimson
Nantucket Light
Washington
Adams to Be First Naval Witness in London Pact Hearings
Secretary Adams will testify first before the Senate Naval Committee on the London Naval treaty. Hoover plans to send the pact to the Senate upon arrival. Adams served as a U S delegate to the London talks and the hearings proceed with early Senate consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Adams
Senate Naval Committee
Hoover
Senate
Woman identified in alleged baby kidnapping case
Grand Jury may hear the case this afternoon. Darnell identifies Mrs. Fesler at the police station. She used the name Mrs. Jenkins while proposing to help the baby through her Sunday School Class. She claimed a contest selected the baby for aid and kept the child after doubts about fleeing.
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O. W
Grand Jury
Darnell
Amarillo Delegates Head To Galveston Civic Convention
O. V. Vernon of the Chamber of Commerce announces two Amarillo delegates Mrs. Jessie M. Ross and Mrs. Martha M. Nelson will attend the annual Social Welfare convention in Galveston. Ross represents Potter County and Nelson the Amarillo Chamber. The gathering draws 300 to 400 delegates and is a key civic event in the state.
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Ence
Markets report from Kansas City Fort Worth Chicago and New Orleans
Kansas City hogs and cattle values move within steady to strong ranges with top hog prices near 9.85 and cattle mixed by weight. Fort Worth reports hogs at 9.60 top and cattle and calves steady, while Chicago grains and cotton show mixed trading with wheat rallying then easing and cotton fluctuating on May notices and rains.
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Kansas City
Fort Worth
Associated Press
Chicago
U. 8
D. A
New York
Texas Rain News
New Orleans
Janet the Child and Mother’s Heritage in Verse
In this poem Edgar A. Guest reflects on how Janet’s pouts charms and gentle eyes reveal traits from both parents. The speaker notes maternal lineage in the childish moments and hopes that, as Janet grows, she will embody qualities from her mother while acknowledging the fatherly likeness remains.
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Janet
Penny a day insures up to $100 a month policy
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. offers a new accident policy at less than a penny a day seventy five dollars a year. It covers up to 100 dollars monthly for 24 months in total disability and 1000 dollars for death, with no medical exam. Free 10 day inspection and return if unsatisfied.
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Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co
Mortarity Bldg
Kansas City
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