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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1933
Page
2
Jack Powell, 18, faces murder and assault to murder charges after a feud escalated into a shooting that killed John Powell 61 and Mrs. Myrtle Brown 48 and critically wounded Pat M. Oliver 52. Oliver and Mrs. Brown died following the attack in front of their home.
Government prosecutors said a speedy 21 member grand jury would consider charges tied to the abduction of Charles Urschel and the Kansas City Union Station killings. Evidence centers on Louis Stacci a suburban resort owner who allegedly promised Nash's wife help to free Nash from federal custody. The case tests the Lindbergh anti kidnapping law as authorities converge on the Urschel kidnapping.
Storm warnings stretch from Cape Hatteras to Boston as Atlantic seaboard stations mobilize all craft to rescue ships and crews in danger from a tropical gale. Atlantic City endures 40 mile winds with offshore winds at Rockaway Point and heavy rain.
Coshocton Ohio August 22 Disappearance of F B Wallace editor and publisher of the Coshocton Tribune was revealed by family after a two day search failed to locate him Wallace was last seen leaving the Tribune office about 1 am Sunday after printing the Sunday editions His son Robert B Wallace led the search and said the publisher had been in ill health for years all with the Coshocton Tribune anchored in southern Ohio news for many years.
Former President Hoover, possibly subpoenaed by a Detroit grand jury, is said to be "lost" with a fishing party in northern California or southern Oregon. His secretary, Paul Sexson, said Hoover would return in two or three days, though the ex-president’s exact destination and plans remain unclear.
NRA leaders say a Wednesday NRA council session will review day one survey results as leaders push to keep prices in check and allow code based negotiations. Federal judge Lindley lifts anti trust injunctions, enabling broad NRA code negotiations across industries including furniture candy and kitchen cabinets.
A coalition of millionaires seeks to shift taxes by prohibition against the election. J M Cook will chair Tuesday night’s meeting with Dr J T McClure Rev John F Johnston and R J Parsons among speakers. Prayer meetings aim to mobilize 2000 attendees before Saturday vote. Meetings were held Monday at Tenth Street and San Jacinto Methodist churches.
In New Mexico near Taos Canyon 1000 feet deep a Buffalo New York man William Hunter 28 died in a car crash. A Santa Fe dancer Jane McLean was severely injured and crawled from the canyon with aid from two passing motorists after the vehicle plunged from the road following blinding lights.
Mrs Lloyd Fletcher of the National Prohibition Reform will deliver a Wednesday afternoon radio talk on WDAG. She will discuss repeal of the 18th Amendment as a speaker for the National Democratic Committee. The address is set for 12 30 o clock.
The body of a murdered man, latest victim of gangland's new method of execution, was found in an automobile on the Belleville border of Newark. His hands and feet were bound with insulated wire, legs bent and trussed, a wire strand around the neck that tightens on movement, and a sack tied over the head.
Dr Leake and Dr Charles Armstrong of the Federal Health Service join in laboratory work to find a cause carrier or cure for the disease. Other deaths reported include Effie Brooks Ottawa Kansas and Mrs James Rutherford Mars Hill North Carolina. Victims here include Vivian Freeman 20 Carsonville Robert Raust 3 Wellston and Frank Hackmann 62 Pine Law.
A blazing gasoline release ignited a truck and filling station, destroying both structures. Residents watched as the cab burned with two victims inside, their bodies charred beyond recognition. They were taken to a local morgue for identification.
Chicago, Aug 22. Hearing on attack charges against Cecil Smith, Texas captain of the western all star polo team, may be delayed until Friday. Miss Eugenia Rose, Evanston nurse, testified Smith attempted an attack last Friday night but failed to confer with Assistant State's Attorney Eugene Wachowski. Bond of 5000 dollars posted by Smith was returned Friday.
The census bureau reports 30 293 970 cotton spinning spindles in place in the United States on July 31 with 26 060 158 operating. In June 30 918 758 spindles were in place and 25 540 504 active. The average active hours per spindle stood at 263 for the month as code limits work hours and machine use applied.
The measure grants counties like Bexar Dallas Harris and Travis power to create or retain local government structures under popular vote. Counties not yet under Home Rule could join later if the legislature approves. A charter would be drafted by a county convention and ratified by voters, protecting rural areas from forced urban consolidation.
Kansas City livestock quotes show slow demand with cattle and hogs mostly steady to down. Cattle 6,500 head and calves 1,100 with steers lower while vealers and feeder stock hold around mid ranges. New York stock letters note lackluster activity with motor stocks leading a narrow market but a possible 4,000,000 car auto year ahead.
Martha Lee Sparks, a young dancer with Harley Sadler's New Company, will perform a daytime and evening routine Wednesday and Thursday. She has acted in motion pictures including Happy Days and So This Is London. The prodigy, from Floydata, is praised as an excellent dancer and acrobat and began with Sadler's company years ago. Tuesday features Love and Politics with a buy one, free admission for women. The tent theater sits at Fourth Avenue and Jefferson Street.
An advertisement touts Penetro as a fast penetrating sunburn remedy that soothes pain and reduces feverish ness. It claims deep skin penetration to combat inflammation and aids in healing sun scar tissues with three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00.
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