Recluse confesses killings over gate left open in Illinois
Jons Powell tions admits shooting Floyd Bell 19 and Marion Kendall 20 after gate left open. He also killed Deputy Sheriff Ed Hartwick and wounded Assistant County Attorney Louis Raba during the ensuing raid. Powell says neighbors provoked him and describes motive in a confession to County Attorney Ed Waite Clark. Police followed a mob to Powell’s farm, using tear gas before entering. Powell escaped. He faces two murder charges and is held for safekeeping.
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Louis Raba
Allen Jones
Services for Claude Man at 2 Today
Funeral services were held at 2 oclock for C J Adkins 41 of Claude who died Monday from a 22 rifle wound while placing a gun in a closet. Rev M T Tucker officiated at the Baptist Church. Survived by widow and seven children Kathryn 18 Sam 16 Co J 12 Hazel 8 Glenn Dee 6 Koleta 4 and stepdaughter Betty Rae plus parents and siblings. Adkins lived in Claude three years. married Grace Holland in Memphis in 1911 who died 1928, then married Elizabeth Lee September 10 last.
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Baptist Church
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Glenn Dee
Koleta
Betty Rae
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Hamlin
Sam Adkins
Sant Angelo
Lige Adking
Grand Saline
Roy M. Stine
Vernon
Ira Clements
Garland Cooper
Sweetwater
Oscar Owens
Lily Adkins
Adkins
Memphis
Grace Holland
Elizabeth Lee
Mrs Haight Dies at 80 in Son's Home in Oklahoma
Mrs. Hattie Elizabeth Haight, 80, died today at her son A. W. Haight’s home at 1400 Madison Street. She was a former Rebekah assembly president in the Indian Territory in 1902 and 1903 and was a Methodist. She is survived by a sister in New York and a brother in St. Petersburg. The body lies in state at Boxwell Bros. Funeral Home pending arrangements.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
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Black defendant Arthur Johnson Convicted of Murder
A jury found Arthur Johnson guilty of murder in the October 20 killing of Joe Ford. Johnson, described as a one armed Black man, claimed self defense and was sentenced to two years.
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Joe Ford
Johnson
Tack Letters Reflect Civic Strife And Social Decay
A biting Tack letter condemns contractors and local corruption, recounting a long unmoving mule figure and a disparaging tale of a Sunday visitor seen by children. It contrasts charity with high crime and social neglect, urging action and accountability in Amarillo.
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Lyon
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Amarillo
Slayer of step-daughter gets life in prison
Mrs. Pearl O Loughlin, 31, convicted of murdering her 10 year old step daughter Leona, faces life imprisonment at hard labor in Colorado state penitentiary. The jury deliberated 1 hour 36 minutes with no confession admitted as evidence. The defense may appeal.
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State Supreme
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Leona
Dennis
Fort Collins
Christmas Charities and Railroad Notes Highlight Civic Page
Christmas appeals urge aid for orphans at the Children's Home and a yearend drive for gifts. Railway conductors report meetings in Oklahoma City and announce a Christmas party at 1607 Pierce Street. Texas and Pacific plans a Big Spring to Amarillo line hearing in Lubbock with many witnesses. Railroad staff updates include timetable changes and safety banners for the Amarillo division. Santa’s Sleigh Train is reported on schedule.
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South Plains
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Santa Claus Parade Preparations and Sleigh Troubles Report
The Plainview band forms for a parade near Polk and Taylor, with division marshals mounted on horseback guiding units. Santa Claus arrives in Amarillo in 48 hours, recounting a sleigh fire caused by a hot wheel needing oil and a quick repair by Jack Frost and helpers.
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Forester Warns On Watering Of Trees Here
Temple Robinson city forester warns Amarillo residents that the area remains very dry and lawns and evergreens must be watered to prevent winter kill. The park department is focusing efforts on watering bluegrass and evergreens in city parks.
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Temple Robinson
District Agents Visit Amarillo For Coordinated Farm Plan
John R. Edmonds and Miss Minnie Mae Grubbs district agents of the A and M College Extension Service visited Amarillo on official business. Miss Grubbs met Potter county home demonstration agent Miss Mary Sitton while Edmonds conferred with County Agent P. C. Bennett. They will attend a Wednesday meeting with key bankers and agricultural agents to coordinate farm and livestock work in the district.
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A. & M. College
Amarillo
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Potter County
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P. C. Bennett
Mrs. Grisham to Be Buried in Missouri
The body of Mrs. Mary Grisham, 66, who died at a local hospital Monday morning, was sent by N. B. Griggs and Son to Springfield, Missouri at 2:20 this morning for burial. The body was accompanied by Mr. Grisham's daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Miller.
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Funeral for Infant Held Today at 3
Funeral services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Johnson who died Monday morning at the family home 835 North Jackson Street were held at 8 oclock this afternoon at the family home with Rev Guy Shields officiating. The body was buried in Llano cemetery.
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Llano Cemetery
Santa’s Sleigh Train Sets Off For Sunny South
Train dispatchers clear the line for Santa with a special Sleigh Train. Jack Frost and Will Freeze found stowed away prior to departure from the Far North. reindeer in fine condition and Santa smiling as he sails toward Amarillo on December 11.
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Amarillo
Jack Frost
Will
Noted author dies at Winnetka in Chicago area
Charles L. Marsh age 76 noted author of Not on the Chart and other novels died at Winnetka a Chicago suburb. He was born in Burlington Vermont.
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Chicago
Charles L. Marsh
Winnetka
Burlington, Vt
Hogs and cattle lead mixed Kansas City and Chicago markets
Kansas City livestock shows uneven trading with hogs up to 19-15 cents higher and calves and cows mixed while Chicago reports strong to higher hog prices and steady to higher cattle and calf values. East St Louis notes softer hogs and steadier cattle with veal demand steady. Cotton markets open steady in New York with December prices near season lows as liquidation continues.
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Chicago
New Orleans Cotton Prices Tumble as Liverpool Cables Weaken Trade
Cotton markets in New Orleans and Liverpool show weakness with early declines of 10 to 15 points on December futures. Prices firm mid-morning as New York responds slowly, with later rallies and covering by shorts. Egyptian futures in flux as demand remains cautious.
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Getting On To Christmas by Edgar A Guest
The piece reflects on Christmas approaching with mixed feelings. It contrasts cheerful scenes of grandmothers knitting and children dreaming with weeks of selfishness and bitterness, while kindness and generosity reappear as the year ends.
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