College youth sought in mother's death case
Harry Hill of Streator, a 21 year old college graduate, is charged with matricide after authorities say his mother, a wealthy recluse, was killed by a bullet. An autopsy found she had been dead a week from a bullet to the left ear. a shallow basement grave was discovered by her estranged husband. Prosecutors allege Hill killed for money to cover gambling debts after his mother refused to help.
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Py United Press
Chicago
Harry Hill
L. D. Howe
la Salle County
Russell Hanson
LaSalle County
Hill
Paris Riot Over Flag at Half Mast Sparks Nationwide Debate
Interior official Sarraut orders flag at half mast and rejects any ceremony for September 1 noting French people’s stance on borders. Communist deputies condemn national holiday for American Legion and urge government intervention. Paris unrest erupts in Montmarte with barricades, vandalism at the Moulin Rouge, clashes between 15,000 demonstrators and mounted police, and injuries among protesters.
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Interior
Sarraut
American Legion
Bille
Cachin
Marty
Doriet
Sante
Chamber
France
Montmarte
Sacco
Vannetti
Post Mortem Controversy Roils Sacco and Vanzetti Case
Boston August 24 The Sacco and Vanzetti post mortem clash with state law continues after their electrocution as funeral plans for the shoe maker and fish peddler prompt debate over public tributes. Friends seek a large procession while regulations require interment deadlines.
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tRy
United Prev
Boston
Sacco-Vangetti
Commonwealth
Vanzetti Ashes to Europe Tour Planned
The ashes of Bartolomeo Vanzetti are to tour Europe after cremation in Boston. Luigi Vanzetti will accompany them to New York London Paris Berlin Stockholm and other cities before returning to Italy. Nicola Sacco's ashes will be cremated and claimed by his Boston widow and her two children.
Paris Press Condemns Sacco-Vanzetti Execution
Paris newspapers across the spectrum attack the U S justice system after the Sacco Vanzetti execution. Critics call the ruling a murder and question legal process while urging protection and boycotts against American interests.
Oil price cuts shake small Texas producers in Amarillo
The writer laments a crude price drop hurting small producers and the Seminole pool. He notes gloom in Amarillo as many investors risk going broke while big fortunes like Rockefeller’s continue. Personal anecdotes follow about memory, dialect, and domestic strife, concluding with a plea for sympathy and restraint.
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Humble
Big Hook Oil Company
John D
China
India
Rockefeller
Oklahoma
California
Texas
Amarillo
Apartment Raid Ordered Probed by Grand Jury
The district court grand jury was directed by Judge Bishop to examine the issuance of search warrants and raids by police here. The panel will also review a false imprisonment law issue tied to a courthouse lawn incident where a lawyer alleges he was beaten. The jury was asked to verify the raid legality and consider indictments of apartment occupants. The warrant, issued by Justice C G Landis, authorized entry to all building units but had not been returned by officers. Some arrests were reported in the building.
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District Court Grand Jury
Bishop
Moreday
Hishop
Globe
Justice of the Peace
C. G. Landis
Hirhop
Unreasonable Searches Highlight Writs and Warrants
The text argues that many liquor writs and search warrants lack factual backing and may lead to suspects being freed. It notes instances of warrants issued blank and later completed, with courts ruling such searches unreasonable under state and federal constitutions.
Ships Move Out as Tropical Storm Passes Hampton Roads
Norfolk reports a tropical storm neared the coast but did not reach gale force. About a score of vessels that sheltered in Hampton Roads began slipping seaward as winds eased from 28 to 12 miles per hour. Weather was fair and cool. seas remained heavy with no damage reported at Virginian Beach.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Cape Henry
Bilbo Holds Narrow Lead In Mississippi Governor Runoff
Theodore G. Bilbo led in a runoff Democratic gubernatorial race with about 9,500 votes ahead of incumbent Dennis Murphee as results from 1,482 of 1,550 precincts favored Bilbo 124,465 to 124,996. Substantial country precincts remained unreported.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Theodore G. Hilbe
Poplarville
Mississippi
Bilbe
Dennis Murphee
Bilbo
Murphee
Canada Lifts Embargo On American Fresh Peaches
The Canadian government lifted the embargo on fresh peaches and nursery stock from the United States, except in Ontario and British Columbia. The ban remains on peaches and nursery stock from states east of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers, and in British Columbia for Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas.
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United Press
Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Ontario
British Columbia
Mississippi
St. Croix Rivers
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Texas
Mrs. J M Skipper Dies at Son's Home
Mrs. J M Skipper 68 mother of Jack Pittman of Frost Motor Company died this morning at her son's home 1008 West Twentieth Street. She had lived with him six years. Funeral services will be held at the home at 10 o clock tomorrow morning with Rev. Virgil H Fisher of San Jacinto Methodist Church officiating.
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J. M. Skipper
Jack Pittman
The
Frost Motor Company
Pittman
West Twentieth Street
Virgil H. Fisher
San Jacinto Methodist Church
Skipper
Letter condemns a murder sensationalism and gun violence
Martha M. Svencer writes to Tack denouncing a daily paper’s humorous take on a murder. She argues disciplined readers should reject glorified gunplay and support women’s emancipation without fear or violence, urging thoughtful, humane treatment of tragedy.
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Mr. Tack
Martha M. Svencer
Safford Named New Leader of Order of Moose
United Press reports Ethelred M. Safford of New Orleans a former Louisiana state senator was elected supreme dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose at its thirty eighth annual convention in Philadelphia He succeeds Norman E Head of Toronto and Wallace A McGowan of Kansas City becomes supreme vice dictator Albert H Ladner of Philadelphia is named supreme prelate Louis Kinkenberger of Cincinnati becomes supreme trustee to fill a vacancy created by B J Stoehr resignation in Steubenville Ohio
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United Press
Philadelphia
Ethelred M. Safford
New Orleans
Louisiana
Supreme Lodge of the World
Loyal Order of Moose
Order
Norman E. Head
Toronto
Wallace A. McGowan
Kansas City
Safford
Albert H. Ladner
McGowan
Louis Kinkenberger
Cincinnati
B. J. Stoehr
Steubenville
Ohio
Plans for Khiva Shrine fall ceremonial in the works
George Stapleton, recorder of Khiva Temple, said plans for the fall ceremonial are underway and slated for late November. The event depends on completing Scottish Rite reunions in El Paso and Dallas, with many local and Panhandle Masons preparing to participate.
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Khiva Temple
George Stapleton
Temple
el Paso
Dallas
Baby Boy Dies in Borger From Horse Injury
Charles Haynie Zimmerman aged 6 died at the family home in Borger early Tuesday from injuries after being thrown by a horse. The body arrives on the Santa Fe at 4 40 pm and will be taken to the home of Mrs Rankin Russell 1301 A Pierce Street for a 430 pm service conducted by Rev L N Stuckey of Polk Street Methodist Church Burial will be in Llano Cemetery
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Charles Haynie Zimmerman
J. C. Zimmerman
Borger
Santa Fe
N. S. Griggs and Sons
Rankin Russell
Pierce Street
L. N. Stuckey
Polk Street Methodist Church
Llano Cemetery
Publicity and Chief Gaither Debate in Letter to the Globe
A letter from E. R. T. questions The Globe’s coverage of Chief Gaither and police publicity. The writer defends reporting, urges fairness, and challenges the anonymous critic to sign future notices and come forward.
Letter From a Sanity-Seeking Wanderer in Vague Memoir
The writer reflects on years of wandering, a claimed sanity amid claims of morphia mania, and a plan to someday publish thoughts from a death cell. He traces education in Amarillo, self study in psychology, and a lifelong urge for adventure, cautioning young readers about risky paths.
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Mr. Tack
Whittington presses trees and parks for Amarillo growth
C W Whittington of Hamon-Whittington Mortgage urges Amarillo Real Estate board to invest in trees and parks to attract residents. J M Russell of the tax equalization board adds remarks on city valuations and rates at the Amarillo hotel.
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C. W. Whittington
Hamon-Whittington Mortgage Company
Amarillo Real Estate Board
Amarillo Hotel
Amarillo
Mr. Whittington
J. M. Russell
Tax, Equalization Board
Trains and Troubled Friends Echo a Daring Tale
The writer recalls travels on deluxe and freight trains with two lifelong friends met on rails. A dining car companion, a social figure in New York and Chicago with inherited wealth, and a philosophically educated tramp from Nevada reveal wealth, addiction, and an aversion to work. The piece shifts to a pondering of fate and life’s worth before inviting a future visit and a reference to a fight or match.
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Winnemucca
Nevada
New York
Chicago
Northwestern
New Orleans
Amarillo
Fate
Tunney
Reward Offered for Lost City Street Keys
A Globe subscriber lost a valuable bunch of keys while shopping this morning and offers a reward for their return by night. The contact number is 3848 for inquiries.
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Globe
The Coward by Edgar A. Guest Poem
A poem reflects on a man who stayed ashore while others faced danger at sea. It contrasts public sneering with private courage and questions what one would do when life and death loom. The speaker notes that many claim duty but none among the onlookers acted in the moment.
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Edgar A. Guest
Livestock Prices Across Kansas City St Louis and Chicago Markets
Hogs at Kansas City 7 000 head with top 10.50 and varied packers. cattle 2 560 with heavies at 14.60 and western steers to 11.00. sheep 2 006 with lambs to 18.50 and natives to 12.76. East St Louis hogs 11 600 top 10.85. cattle 6 000 with vealers to 15.00 and yearlings 14.26. sheep 8 600 with lambs to 12.75. Chicago hogs 16 000 top 10.40. cattle 10 000 with heavy steers to 10.60. sheep 22 000 with native lambs around 18.00 to 13.25 and ewes 6.00 to 7.00.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Colorado
ST. Louis
East ST. Louis
Chicago
Fort Worth Livestock Prices Mixed At Week's End
Fort Worth market reports show cattle 5 100 with 1 600 calves steady to higher on fed steers near 9 95 and calves around 10.00 while hogs run up to 10 65 for packers and sheep hold near 4 00 for slaughter wethers and up to 12 00 for best lambs with breeders at 8 00.
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Fort Worth
Associated Press
Oklahoma City Livestock Prices Slip and Rise
Cattle trade near 2000 head steady with top on car lots at 8.00 and heifers to 9.50, bulk cows 6.25 to 6.26, best dealers 10.00, stockers steady. Hogs 700 head up 10 to 15 cents, top light hogs 10.45, packing sows and boars higher with 7.25 taking bulk.
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Oklahoma City
Associated Presa
Chicago grain and money markets report from Aug 24
Wheat prices range from No 2 red at 1.40 and No 2 hard at 1.40 to 1.41. Corn bids include No 4 mined at 1.60 and No 2 yellow at 1.12 to 1.18. New York call money at 8 percent with time loans around 3 to 4 percent. U S bonds quoted with various treasury and liberty issues. Foreign exchange steady with Great Britain demand noted.
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Chicago
The
Associated Press
New York
Prime Mercantile
United States
Liberty
Treasury
Great Britain
Old Tack's Amarillo Plan for a Bigger, Better City
Public goals include lower utility rates and rents, more parks, a municipal pool and golf course, safer streets with viaducts and regulated emergency vehicle driving, cleaner city, expanded bus routes and lake access, plus insistence on attracting industries and livable improvements for all residents.
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Bivins Lake
Amarillo
San Jacinto
Mrs. Pierce Dies at Adams Street Home
Mrs. Arthur Pierce, 21, of 901 A Adams Street died this morning at 10 40. The body will be sent to Lubbock by Blackburns for burial. She is survived by her husband and a baby daughter 23 days old.
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Arthur Pierce
Adams Street
Lubbock
Blackburn's
Band rehearsal for fall style and automobile display
Dave Derden leads a band meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Legion rooms to rehearse for the program next Monday night during the fall style and automobile display.
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Dave Derden
Legion Rooms
Financial rates and currency quotes from markets
The report lists various lender rates and currency values including $4.85 percent, $4866-82 cables, sixty day bills at 4.81 percent, France demand 9118-16, cables 8.92, Italy demand 64444, cables 6.44, Belgium 18.91, Germany 23.404, Tokyo 47.48 percent, Montreal $1.00, and bar silver at 64 percent in New York with Mexican dollars at 40 percent.
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France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Tokyo
Montreal
Butter market report from Chicago includes price notes
Chicago trading notes show higher butter and creamery extras at 48 per cent with standards at 40 cents. extra firsts at 40 1/2 cents and firsts at 38 1/4 cents. Prices for seconds and rijes unchanged.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Buotter
Chicago Produce Prices Trade For Irish Cobblers
Potatoes trading only fair with ready Kansas and Missouri sacked Irish cobblers selling around 1.76 to 1.85 per cwt. Chicago market notes indicate steady demand and modest price movement.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Kansas
Missouri
New York Stocks Open Higher Amid Broad Gains
At the opening Aug 24 Baldwin rose to 261 for 2000 shares a new high up 2 1 4 from yesterday. American Sugar Western Maryland Southern Railway Crucible Steel led gains while Du Pont traded lower. Remington Typewriter and several steel and tobacco issues gained. Pan American B fell on dividend worries. Foreign exchange opened easy with sterling around 4 85 and francs near 8 92 cents.
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New York
Associated Press
Baldwin
American Sugar
Western Maryland
Southern Railway
Crucible Steel
du Pont
St. Paul Common
Packard Motor
Associated Dry Goods
Great Western Sugar
Electric Power and Light
Bethlehem Steel and
Childs
Union Pacific
Remington Typewriter
Pressed Steel Car
Reynolds Tobacco
International Match
Ponta Allegra
Houston
Atlantic
Pan American “B
U. S. Steel
General Motors
General Electric
Chrysler
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Sody
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Paris
Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee
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Des Debats
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Sacce
Vanzetti
Socialist Populaire
Humanite
le Soir
Drumach
Tack
Canada
J. L. Cameron
North
Jackson Street
Plaings Paving Company
Cameron
Gober
Massie
Order OF Moose
Khiva
Rasmes
News-Globe, City
the Globe
Gaither
Chief Gaither
Police Department
Old Tack
Mr. Taxpayer
Blake
Philosophy
Whittington
James E. Bennett & Co
James E Bennett & Co
Aea
Pierce
Derden
Willborn Bros. Co
Houston Street
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