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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1928

Page

2

Clothing examination in slain woman's case reveals travels

Police seek to identify garments of the dead woman as investigators piece together the crime. The body found near a highway with a bullet wound, and the suspect Baitee is held on related charges after admits contact with the deceased but denies intent.

Raneeti St. Cleir Polio Phoanis Avia Rettect Wade Baitee Mice Mauger Polledsiptia Hue Bert Fed Pear

Chicago Tackles Racketeers to End City Gang War

Article recalls an era when Commissioner Ressl and Deputy Commissioner Bregs targeted racketeers in Chicago. Gangsters terrorized merchants for eighteen months, driving business away. Reform moved to dissolve gangster ties with police and restore order under Mayor Thompson who reinstated Captain Stege to curb racketeering.

Resssli Bregs Chicago Thompson Forddministrator Stege Steen Obicego

Nun Given Twenty Years in Prison in Abuse Case

The Mother Superior Maria Concepcion Acelorede de la Lisis faces a twenty year sentence as the prosecutor seeks the penalty. Testimony from abroad suggests a grave crime by the abused nun, with concerns about mental life and possible involvement of Toral in the murder. Police on the northwest side surveil a roadhouse after locating thirty five parked cars to reveal the proprietor alone.

Maria Concepcion Acelorede de la Lisis Toral

Hughes Predicted Named to Permanent Court Seat

Geneva Aug 6 The Associated Press reports that Charles Evans Hughes is predicted to be elected to the permanent court of international justice at the Sept. assembly. Hughes has nominations from 26 countries ahead of votes with Dr Walter Simons also proposed by nine nations.

Geneva League of No- Mens Charles Evans Hughes Permanent Court of Informations John Bassett Moore Hughes Walter Simons Supreme Court of Germany Auteratia Acetria Brasil Great Britain China Denmark Dominican Republic Prence Meeette Bungery Japan Netherlands Pers Portugal Jugoslavia Siam Boern Sweden Switzerland United Mates Uuruguey

Former Lover Fires Bullets In Memphis Routinely

In Memphis Tennessee on August 4 the victim Lake Simmons 42 died after two bullets struck her on her front porch from J G Sprinkler 62 her former lover. Police arrested Sprinkler immediately and said the shooting followed an argument over money owed.

Memphis Tenn J. G. Sprinkler Lake Simmons Sprinkler

Tack Day Rumors and Amarillo Gossip Spreading

A long humor filled reminiscence and local notes recount various wishes for a Tack Day and a broad array of Amarillo happenings. The column references public figures, reader letters, hunting tales, restaurant anecdotes, and social events at the Thompson roof garden with praise for a crown roast supper and community chatter about sports and politics.

Park Evening Reflections at Amarillo Hotel

A narrator recalls a social gathering with Karl Scott and May at the Thompsons' bungalow and a rooftop garden. The night features informal chat, modest desserts misidentified as cake, and vivid notes on hotel dining at 60 cent lunches. The writer compliments the Amarillo Hotel and references Chef Swindle, Baker Martinis, and Walter Scott.

Candy Karl Scott Quay May Ernest Amarillo Swindle Baker Martinis Walter Scott

Police expect priest in death plot in Mexico City

Mexico City August 6 police seek Father Jiminez and others linked to the Obregon assassination case. Carlos Castro surrendered as a key link, with authorities saying he aided in weapon making. Suspects Dimvines Trejo and Jimines remain at large, rumor says Trejo may have fled to the United States. Toral faces trial for Obregon’s death, likely August 14.

Mexico City Jiminez Jone Te Leon Tere Alvaro Abregon Pollens Carlos Castro Dimvines Manuel Trejo Torsi Obregon Castro Mt. Toral Baperias Treja Chanher of Deputies Jimines Trejo

Rob Roy's White House pets may shift with election

Dodgers of the White House set include Tut the German police dog for Hoover and Jeff the Great Dane for Smith. Jeff leads six Albany dogs while Tut guards Hoover. Smith's zoo at Albany grows with monkeys deer fawns and a burro, potentially rivaling Coolidge’s pet menagerie.

Associated Press Washington White House Rob Rey Coolidge Herbert Hoover Tut Alfred E. Smith Jeff New York Albany Mr. Smith Mr. Hoover Commerce Secretary Joey Mrs. Smith Patsy Empy Java Hetty Buff Bunk Pal Pinky Ohio Houston Bill Pete Washington Noo Rol Hoy Innet

Detroit taxi war turns violent with kidnap plot

In Detroit a United Cab Co driver was beaten and kidnapped by alleged rivals amid a brutal cab rate war that has sparked hundreds of arrests. Police report many cabs damaged and passengers attacked as drivers clash across companies including United and Checker.

Detroit United Cab Co Erie le Sald United Company Checker Company United Checker Co Paswenger Edward Orr James Rable Orr Exid Be George Nickel Rable Arthur Adair Checker Edward N. Barnard United Cab Companion

World racer trims Tokyo trip costs in global event

Ryabichi Matenba saved expenses on the Tokyo to world race compared with Toichiro Araki who spent more using air travel. Araki completed the journey in 33 days while Matenba’s cost was noted as 61,440 to 1,908 dollars and a 4 percent difference cited.

Incense for Heroes in Havana Tribute Days

Public works crews install sandalwood waves at monuments to honor Cuban heroes on patriotic commemorative days. Fragrant incense replaces flowers at gravesides as part of the tribute observances.

Havana

Day to Shine Chicago Seeks Fresh Friday the Thirteenth

Zeilezinski eyes another Friday the thirteenth after a memorable hole in one at Glen Eagles. He achieved a 218 yard Krasele on the thirteenth hole during the last event.

Volkes Veromart Mr. Tack Tack Bose Tom Connelly Connelly Ball Park Chicago Dack Zeilezinski Krasele Glen Eagles

Bridge for Havana Harbor Proposal Stirs Local Interest

A pontoon bridge for Havana harbor receives governor approval for a 950000 structure. The note mentions admiration for sweet peas from Mrs J N Brewer of 901 N EB Fourth Avenue and hints at future reciprocation amid placeholders and garbled phrasing.

Havana Harbor Avana Harbor Mre. J. N. Brewer N. EB Fourth Avenue

Four killed at crossing near Chicago

At Sawyer Illinois an unguarded grade crossing on the Chicago and Western Wilmette railroad killed four people, including El Pocuca and his wife Ida Pocuca, along with Mrs. Kate Novak and Mrs. Eli Erga. Mrs Blanche Spurlock, ill at home in Maryland, was not harmed.

Chicago Chicago and Astern Wilnets Sawyer Illlnois el Pocuca Pocuca Ida Pocuca Kate Novak Eli Erga Blanche Spurlock Maryland

Barrel Steve Jones Riding Onward Toward White House

Fourteen year old Gallup boy Boyd Jones rides his pony Molly from Des Moines toward President Coolidge’s summer White House at Superior Wisconsin to invite him to Inter-Tribal Indian ceremonies in Gallup on August 29 to 31. He left Tulsa and travels about 33 miles daily, reaching Des Moines three weeks out with 400 miles to go before the August 20 camp break.

Tulsa Oklahoma Molly President Coolidge Superior Wisconsin Boyd Barre Stave” Jones Gallup New Mexico Des Moines Iowa Coolidge Washington Jones Amarillo Gail National King Kainda Hankerin Amarillo High School J. M. Jones Maryland J. T. Melver Tennessee Street Young Jones

Fire damages $90,000 in Dallas meat firm blaze

Two Dallas firemen were slightly injured as a major fire struck the Jacob B. Decker and Sons Sales Company meat firm late last night. Damages were estimated at $90,000 as firefighters battled the blaze. KR. E. Oliphant suffered a smashed hand and R. Liderster was burned on the hand by falling glass.

iBy Dallas Tes Aug GeeTwo Jacob B. Decker and Sons Sales Company KR. E. Oliphant R. Liderster

Aviator Killed in Shreveport Plane Crash

A 27 year old aviator, Al Schender, was killed instantly when his spraying plane crashed at low altitude over a cotton field in Shreveport Louisiana. The accident occurred today and is being investigated by local authorities. The victim operated a aircraft for chemical application.

Associated Press Shreveport al Schender

Summer Thanks To God For Nature’s Bounty

A reflective poem expressing gratitude for summer abundance and natural blessings. It thanks God for streams and fish, grass, trees, shade, birds, water, and fragrant surroundings, dated 1928 and attributed to Edgar A. Guest.

Annie

Livestock Market Report From Kansas City and Chicago

Markets note cattle hogs and sheep prices with receipts at Kansas City and Chicago. Cattle and calves show mixed demand while hogs remain active and strong, with top values for heavy weights and steady feeding classes. Cotton futures drift lower amid crop yield estimates and weather factors.

Kansas City Ane Yi Department of Tae Colorado United States Department of A Chicago Associated Press United States Department of Agriculture Vance

Market trends and currency shifts flag unsettled early week

The report notes mixed foreign exchanges with Britain near 4.561-16 and Paris at 3.011-14 while U.S. tracks show early weakness and liquidation. It mentions commodity activity, crop market 견 and a hurricane event having little immediate impact, amid broader press summaries from New York and Chicago markets.

Associated Ve New Orleans Porrign Assesiateg Press New York Great Britain Italy Belgium Tokyo Montreal

Toombs Given Week to Produce Securities

Eight insurance commissioners from different states demand Roy C. Toombs and other International Life officers produce 3.5 million dollars in securities within one week or face criminal action. They report the company in very near condition and say they found no securities and that Toombs refused access to his books in Chicago.

ST. Louis Aug. G Roy C. Toombs International Life Insurance Company Toombs Chicago C Company International Life Charles R Detrick California

Joy Ride At Amarillo Tri-State Fair Draws Big Crowd

Hundreds enjoy the new Joy Ride at Amarillo Fair Park as the Tri-State Fair association earns a share of receipts. Despite threatening weather, attendance yesterday was very strong and daily earnings totaled 118 dollars in receipts.

Fair Park Amarillo Amarillo Tri-State Fair Grounds Tri-State Fair Association Fair Association

Chicago and Companies Stock Figures and Rates

A list of corporate names with percentage figures and notes implying stock performance or yields. Read as a market snippet showing firms like Colorado Fuel and others, with mixed percentage values and partial company identifiers.

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