District Court Disposes of Many Cases in Amarillo
Russell Bobet pleaded guilty to theft of clothing worth less than sixty dollars and was sentenced to 90 days in county jail with costs. The case will total 150 days. A motion to continue Lee Miller’s case was overruled and may go to trial. Fleenor’s release dispute with Panhandle courts continues, to be tried here in eight cases. Two embezzlement cases against Robert Robinson were dismissed, and Robinson previously acquitted of forgery. Clarence Clements liquor case forfeited. bond raised. Henry Johnson fined for absence, later cancelled. Two jurors fined for failure to appear.
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Russell Bobet
Bobet
Lee Miller
Henry S. Bishop
Panhandle
Otis
Fleenor
Potter County
Carson County
Amarillo
Robert Robinson
Amarillo Iron Works
Grady Hazelwood
Robinson
Clarence Clements
Henry Johnson
Johnson
Bishop
Ezra Meeker’s Oregon Trail life traced to today’s Seattle
The obituary explains Ezra Meeker’s travels from Kalama to Seattle, his 1855 56 cattle ranch near White River, and the Puyallup home. It notes his 1906 prairie schooner journey along the Oregon trail, a meeting with President Roosevelt, and later airplane passage to retrace routes. He left three daughters, Carrie Osborn, Ella Templeton, Roderick McDonald, and son Marion Meeker.
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Kalama
Meekers
Seattle
Meeker
White River
Puyallup
Wash
Oregon Trail
Washington
Roosevelt
Carrie Osborn
Ella Templeton
Roderick McDonald
Penticon
B. C
Marion Meeker
Cajon
Calif
Train Bandit Nabbed After Near Holdup Near Monroe
A driver who helped chase a train bandit to Monroe alerted police after the man attempted a robbery. Officers arrested Woodson as he allegedly robbed two Black men. They found $46.20 and two watches. search parties probed the area for missing loot estimated at $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Woodson
Balenger Fire Chief L. Copen Dies Suddenly
L Copen a 45 year old Ballinger Texas merchant and chief of the Ballinger fire department died suddenly here yesterday He also served as commander of the local American Legion post and was vice president of the State Volunteer Firemen's department
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Associated Press
Ballinger
Texas
L. Copen
Ballinger Fire Department
American Legion
State Volunteer Firemen's Department
Piles Cured or Costs Nothing Offer
An advertisement claims a free trial for a remedy by W. R. Darling at 1138 Euro Building Kansas City accepting $1 only if cured. The pitch promises no charge if untreated and urges readers to test the euro home remedy for hemorrhoids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Darling
Kansas City
Tarzan Poster Contest Offered With Ten Prizes
The Globe announces a Tarzan Poster Contest tied to the serial Tarzan the Mighty shown at the Fair theater on Mondays and Tuesdays. Prizes include theater tickets, books, and novelties for the first ten places. entry involves cutting animal images from a Dennison paper strip and mounting them on card.
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Fair Theater
Edgar Rice Burrough
Russell
Cockrell
Dennison
the Globe
Russell and Cockrell
Five Die As Plane Explodes In Spur Cane Field
Eye witnesses describe a Ford airliner crashing in a cane field near Spur Texas. Hom er D Ballard of Denver and San Antonio was among the five killed along with Matthew Watson a Sunbeam Air Transport executive and Ballard associate. Other victims include a chauffeur a Filipino cook and a garage attendant. Witnesses recount the dramatic rescue attempts and the crowd that gathered as investigators secured the wreckage and the plane was removed by airmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper
J. L. Hutto
Barnard Smith
Walter Williams
Homer D. Ballard
Denver
San Antonio
Matthew Watson
Sunbeam Air Transport Company
Ballard
Willis Washburn
Ryan Brougham
Ryan
Elephant memories shine as Big Boy heads home
In Bridgeport Connecticut on December 3 Associated Press reports trainer surprised by Big Boy the elephant once with Ringling Brothers leading a trio at a Bridgeport theater. The elephant immediately trotted toward the old winter quarters when the boxcar door opened, recalling its circus days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bridgeport
Conn
Big Boy
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Coolidge Ration Raise Lifts Army Morale
President Coolidge raised the daily ration from 35 to 50 cents, a move the Associated Press notes as boosting enlisted morale. Maj. General Charles P. Summerall ordered majors and lieutenant colonels from each corps area to study mess management at the Army Subsistence School in Chicago to improve kitchen practices and dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
President Coolidge
Charles P. Summerall
Army Subsistence School
Chicago
Johnson School To Give Party
The Johnson Street school Parent Teacher Association will host the first Christmas party of the season on Tuesday afternoon at 3 45 for members and patrons. A planned program and refreshments are arranged, opening the series of Amarillo Christmas gatherings each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Street
Parent- Teacher Association
Amarillo
Kidney Bladder Prostate Trouble Cure Ad
An advertisement from the W. B. Way Co offers Rudolph's Prostatis as a postpaid trial for 10 cents plus $1 if satisfied. The company guarantees no risk and promises a full cure within hours for kidney bladder and prostate troubles, with payment on delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Way Co
Westover Arcade
Kansas City
Rudolph
Jazz A Fountain Of Youth Says Jack Hylton
London musician Jack Hylton known as the jazz king of Europe arrives in Berlin for an extended stay and declares that playing in a jazz band keeps a man young. He notes musicians can play multiple instruments and stay in athletic training through the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Jack Hylton
London
Europe
Hunters Use Planes to Spot Game in Canada
Ottawa dispatch reports U S Trade Commissioner A H Thiemann notes hunters are using seaplanes and amphibians to locate moose and deer in Canadian forests. After sighting their quarry they land on lakes or streams and wound a carcass to a plane for quick transport back to civilization.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Can
United States
A. H. Thiemann
Ball Club Uses Plane To Seek New Talent
Indianapolis, Ind. December 3. Ivory hunters use a cabin plane to locate polished baseball talent. James A. Perry owner of the Indianapolis American Association champions and his brother Norman will deploy scouts in the air. The plane will be kept ready at all times to chase reports of a potential star from Mudville, allowing a quick evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
James A. Perry
Norman
James
Mudville
Monteith Elected Houston Mayor Resigns Judge Post
Walter E. Monteith winner of the Houston mayoralty race by over 10 000 votes resigns his judge position in the 61st district to Governor Dan Moody. The result secures his fifth term bid over Oscar F. Holcombe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Walter E. Monteith
61St Judicial District
Dan Moody
Monteith
Oscar F. Holcome
Four hunters cause fatal gun accident near Houston
Safety drill by four hunters near Houston ends in the death of Leonard Corydon Abercrombie 19 a Rice Institute student. He was shot while the group unloaded their guns and died later at a Sweetwater hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Plane Crash near Spur Claims Five Lives
Harold W. English of Amarillo Airport flew a Ryan Brougham to the crash site of a Tri-Motor Ford near Spur. Matthew Watson piloted the aircraft which caught fire and exploded. Five people died, including passengers Joe Cannon and John L. McCarty of the News-Globe staff. The Amarillo party arrived first by air and photos were the first taken.
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Harold W. English
Amarillo Airport Corporation
Ryan Broughan
Spur
Matthew Watson
Amarillo Flier
English
Joe Cannon
John L. McCarty
News-Globe
Amarillo
Edwards Studio
Globe
Congress Opens With Hoover in Mind and Farm Relief Debates
Congress convened with Hoover in sight, debating farm relief and tariff changes. Hawley aimed to settle immediate issues while factions split on timing. The House planned nine appropriation bills as Boulder Dam projects and other eras remained unsettled.
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Congress
White House
South Pacific
Herbert Hoover
Coolidge
Hoover
Hawley
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Capitol Hill
Boulder Dam
Colorado
Baldwin Voice and Biblical Debate Highlight Thanksgiving Talk
Premier Baldwin shares Franklin's tale of two Quakers to argue against lending money for war. He condemns European borrowing, cites church scholars critiquing miracles, notes Germany's air power arms race, and urges faster fliers promotion. Also warns on hog cholera and unsafe feeds.
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American Society
London
Baldwin
Franklin
Germany
F. Trude Davison
Aeronautics
Army
Fatal Blast At Plant Leaves Fender Family Grieving
An explosion at the plant killed Mr. Fender and prompted rapid emergency action. He directed Griggs and Son to send an ambulance as workers praised his calm and quick thinking despite injuries. Fender, of 2608 Arthur Street, leaves a wife and three young children, plus parents, siblings, and a large Bonham, Texas family. Funeral services are set for 3 PM tomorrow at Griggs Funeral Chapel with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Griggs and Son
King George News Reports Calm After Night of Illness
Report describes Queen and Princess Mary at Buckingham Palace as doctors waited through the night. By mid morning an official bulletin said there was a slight improvement in the king's condition, drawing relief from the anxious crowd outside.
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Great Britain
London
Princess Mary
Prince of Wales
Africa
Britain
Buckingham Palace
Home at Last A Poem Echoes Safe Harbor
A brief verse evokes home as a sanctuary where mother cooks, slippers rest, children play, and love flourishes. It speaks of safety from pride and foes, celebrating reunion and the comfort of home. Edgar A. Guest credits included.
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Edgar A. Guest
Dairy and livestock markets across Kansas City to New Orleans
Market report shows Kansas City cattle and hogs steady to lower with hogs at 13,000 head and top around 8.56 for 190-300 lb. Chicago, St Louis and Fort Worth quotes follow with hogs steady to lower and cattle mostly steady. cotton and grain items in New York New Orleans and Liverpool also noted with mixed futures and cash movements.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Chicago
The
Fort Worth
St, Louis
Louis
New Orleans
New York
Beeport
Texas
General Asphalt
General Electric
General Motors
Great Western Sugar
O . Houston Oil
Hudson Motors
Hup Motors
Sinois Central
Independent Oil & Gas Inspiration Copper
Ace International Harvester
International Paper
International Tele
Jordan Motors
Kansas City Southern
Kelly-Springfield
Kennecott Copper
Louisiana Oil & Refining
Mack Trucks
Marland Oil
Missouri, Kansas & Missouri Pacific
Montgomery Ward & Moon Motors
Nash Motors
National Biscuit Ohio Oil
Packard Motor
Pan-American Pet
Bate Pennsylvania
Pere-Marquette
Phillips Petroleum
America
Lehre, Roebuck & Co
Shell Union Oil
James E. Bennett & & Allied Eens & Dyeseesce
American Taecismius
American Sugar Refining
American Steel & Foundry
American Tele
American Woolen
Anaconda Copper
Atchison, Topeka & 5
Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio Bethelhern Steel
Burroughs Adding Med
Cerre de Pasco
Milwaukee & St
Rock Island & P
Chile Copper S
Southern Railway
Stewart Warner
Eee
Studebaker
Texas Gulf
Texas Corporation
Texas & Pacific
Texas Pacific Coal & Oi
American Can
Barnsdall Corporal Corn Products
Timken
Union Pacific
E . & Rubber
United States Steel
Victor Talking Machine
White Eagle O. & Ro
Cs Sac
Home Towners at Mission thrills with all talking lineup
One of the season’s biggest chow hits is the all talking picture Home Towners at the Mission. It replicates the stage success by George M. Cohan and draws large crowds as dialogue is fully audible with no subtitles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Cohan
Mission
Invite Texas Hotel Body To Meet Here In 1930
The Texas Hotel association received an invitation to Amarillo this morning as the group met in Abilene. Early trading showed continued stock liquidation with mixed movements among major issues including International Nickel, Kroger Stores, and Chesapeake & Ohio. Foreign exchange opened steady with minor declines as markets moved through midday trading.
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Texas Hotel
Board of City Development
Texas Hotel Association
Amarillo
Abilene
Stock Exchange
Wright Aeronautical
Sears Roebuck
Westinghouse Electric
Chile Copper
International Combustion
Vanadium Steel J
Kansas City Southern
Columbia Graphophone
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Mexican Seaboard
Baltimore and Ohio
International Nickel
Kroger
New England
Chesapeake & Ohio, U. & Industrial Alcohol and General Railway
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Panhandle Court
Ezra Meeker
Buckingham Castle
Tarzan
Russell and
Dickens County
Johnson School
Ball Club
Fiew
Church of England
France
King George
California
Ust
Press New Younge
Liverpool
iBy
Atlantic
Transit Grain and Commission Co
Ft, Worth
Keith Albee
Allied Chemical
Briggs Manufacturing
American International
James E. Bennett & Co
Majestic Radio
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