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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1927

Page

2

Newsome Sentenced After Mob Rescue In NC High Court

Larry Newsome, a young Black man, was rescued from a mob by officers in Goldsboro North Carolina. He faces execution January 13 for the murder of Buela Tedder, 15, after a Sunday trial marked by rare national guard presence and a near riot in the courtroom.

Associated Press Goldsboro N. C Larry Newsome Raleigh State Penitentiary Buela Tedder W. D. Grant Newsome North Carolina National William Tedder Eric Tedder Henry A. Grady Tedders Grant

Robbery Bandits Fire On Watchman in Wildorado Attempt

A gang led by Harmon attacked a Wildorado mercantile store breaking in with a hammer and crowbars. The watchman fired six times, a bandit fired ten, and two cars fled as officers pursued across Amarillo. Henderson was captured. others tied to a bank robbery scheme traced to Wichita and Borger connections.

Henderson Harmon Kellogg Amarillo Kelley Jack Wildorado Joe Borger Wichita Kansas Iowa Corsicana Ferguson Ray Terrell Kimes Terrell Miller C. M. Laley Vega

Velma West Alters Perry Life in Fatal Lake County Tale

Ed West and Velma West’s troubled marriage ends in a fatal confrontation. Velma’s defiant lifestyle and nightly escapes to Cleveland clash with Perry’s old families, music, and tradition. Sheriff’s team probes a related burglary as two men survive a gun attack with serious injuries in Wildorado.

Ro West Perry Ed West Big West Velma West Velma Cleveland

Texas Fliers Unhurt After Freak Mishap

Two aviators identified as C. T. Grubbs and Bud Mergitt escaped serious injury when their plane crashed into a house in Giddings Texas after flying under telegraph wires near railroad tracks. They had been en route from Houston to Austin and ran out of gasoline. A 15 year old girl, Arline Roan, narrowly avoided injury as the plane passed, fanning her shoulder with wing air. The machine and tree were damaged and the fliers recovered quickly.

Associated Press Houston Dee C. T. Grubbs Bud Mergitt Southern Pacific Giddings Texas Austin Arline Roan John Roan W. B. Carlisle

London Night Clubs Battle Liquor Laws

London night clubs fight liquor law restrictions with organized gangs acting as invisible guards and police informants. Spies alert clubs to raids, while clubs bar officers by claiming nonmembership, earning agents around $100 weekly and shifting affiliations yearly.

London International News Service America

Philharmonic rehearsal set for Wednesday at Municipal

The Philharmonic orchestra plans its final rehearsal tonight for a concert at Municipal auditorium on Wednesday at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.

Philharmonic Orchestra

Oklahoma House Meets Under Guard Amid Impeachment Move

Lawmakers assemble at the capitol under armed guard after Governor Johnston orders the Adjutant General to quell insurrection tied to five impeachment charges against Governor Henry Johnston. The session leader arrives as guards monitor entrances and tension rises in Oklahoma.

Henry Johnston Charles F. Barrett Tom Kight Capitol Charles E. McPherson 90Th Infantry Brigade McPherson J. C. Walton Walton Tulsa Okmulgee House of Representatives Senate Adjutant General's C. O. Hammonds H. E. Sullivan Speaker Hill Criminal Court of Appeals State Supreme Court Tom Johnson Pushmataha County House

Four Debates Set for Pan American Conference in Havana

The Sixth Pan American Conference opens January 16 in Havana with four explosive disputes likely to dominate the agenda. Argentina presses for arbitration broadening. Panama seeks rights over Canal Zone stores. consular procedure rules may be revised. the U S stance on intervention in other states faces sharp challenge from Latin partners. The International Commission of Jurists report and proposed codes spark heated talks on sovereignty and interference.

International News Service Washington United States Havana Cuba Argentina Panama Canal Zone International Commission of Jurists Rio de Janiero Brazil Haiti

Ten Arrests At City Show Openings In Amarillo

Ten arrests were made and ten complaints filed by Sheriff Pollard as two moving picture theaters opened yesterday. Theater managers and employees were arrested and bonded. Performances continued through the night. The county court will hear the case against theater manager Will R. Winch from the Mission theater opening on Sunday December 4. Amarillo pastors denounced Sunday shows and some churches voted to oppose them.

Pollard Will R. Winch Mission Theater Amarillo

Potent Mexican drug found on arrested man

Two cans of marijuana were found this morning on a Mexican national arrested by Denver Bob Sallender. An automatic pistol was also found on the prisoner. The marijuana leaves are dried and sold as a narcotic to be made into tea or cigarettes. The drug allegedly induces a blissful feeling.

Denver Bob” Sallender

Stork Shop Expands Christmas Apparel Selection

The Stork Shop at 116 East Seventh street reports a large influx of Christmas infant apparel, claiming one of the Panhandle’s most complete lines. Photographers captured guardsmen and crowds in the lobby while capitol work stalled and reporters were moved from the central rotunda amid a rope barrier.

Stork Shop East Seventh Street Panhandle Capitol Rotunda

Judge Warns Veniremen Not to Give Advice

A prospective juror on a special venire advised others on how to avoid jury service by answering to dequalify themselves. Judge Bishop condemned the act and warned veniremen not to discuss the case while awaiting examination. Contempt action status was unclear.

Court House Bishop

Al Smith would beat any Republican for president

Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, predicted that Gov. Al Smith of New York would defeat any Republican nominated on the Anti-Saloon League platform. Butler noted the West may not form a solid prohibition stance and cited potential electoral paths if New York, New Jersey, or Massachusetts swung against Republicans.

United Press Denver al Smith New York Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Butler West New Jersey Massachusetts South

Wreck of Detroit Limited Kills One Injures Six Near Pittsburgh

One man died and six were injured when the Detroit Limited of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad wrecked on a curve 25 miles east of Pittsburgh. Officials say bolts were removed from the angle bar and spikes from the ties, suggesting deliberate wrecking.

iMg United Press Pittsburgh Detroit Limited Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Here

Music College Faculty On the Air Tonight

Amarillo College of Music faculty present a program tonight on WDAG at 9. Vocal numbers by Emil F. Myers Addie Logan Allee. Piano Lila Austin Myers violin Helen Strite flute Edward Kasl. College orchestra directed by Ellis B. Hall opens with two pieces. Flute oboe duet by Edward Kasl and George Burgesser featured.

Amarillo College of Music The Panhandle Lumber Co WDAG Emil F. Myers Addie Logan Allee Lila Austin Myers Helen Strite Edward Kas Ellis B. Hall George Burgesser

Two El Paso Arrests Tied to Amarillo Murder Case

Three men remain jailed on murder charges linked to Laley’s killing as El Paso officers pursue connections with the Richardson hold up. A woman questioned in Amarillo case was released, while Tontz denies ties to the El Paso suspects.

Amarillo el Paso Laley L. E. Richardson Jack Davis Clayton Tontz Tontz Associated Press Davis McGrew Paso Orendorff Richardson Taylor Street Second Street

Santa Claus Visits Janet with Good Cheer at Dinner

A playful verse by Edgar A. Guest envisions Santa stopping by to see Janet at dinner. The poem charms with images of a well behaved child eating spinach, potatoes, bread crusts, and crumbs, while avoiding mess and bed.

Santa Claus Santa Janet

Chicago and Kansas City Livestock Markets Report

Hogs slow with mixed bids in Chicago trading 63 000 head. cattle and sheep also sluggish with slight declines. Kansas City and St Louis shipments show diverse prices for hogs cattle calves and lambs amid steady to weak demand and lower futures signals. Cotton and grain edges ease with Liverpool influence and domestic curtailment chatter.

Chicago Associated Press Uigs Kansas City ST. Louis

Dedication of San Jacinto church and stock market notes

Dedication events at the San Jacinto Methodist Church include remarks by Dr. FE Robinson and Rev. F W O Mallery with W O Dallas delivering keys, L D Kight accepting for the church, and Dr Summerall offering benediction. Plans call for a $100,000 plant, a banquet, and potential future invitation for Dr Finnell as pastor. Also includes New Orleans cotton, bar silver, and Chicago produce market updates with stock quotes from James E Bennett & Co.

FE. E. Robinson San Jacinto W. O. Dallas Texas Missions L. D. Kight Summerall San Jacinto Baptist Church Finnell Jesus Jasper Brogue Second Tennessee

Stocks Open Higher On Broad Market Advance In New York

Prices rose at the opening led by U S Steel General Motors and Nash with Wright Aeronautical posting a new high. Railroads recovered some losses and U S Steel extended gains while American Steel Foundries and U S Industrial Alcohol reached new peaks. Early buoyancy spread to motors tobacco and copper shares amid mixed results for Norfolk and Western Mullins Body and several others.

New York Associated Press U. S. Steel General Motors Nash Paramount Famous Players Wright Aeronautical St. Louis American Steel Foundries U. S Norfolk and Western Mullins Atlantic Coast Line Greene Canoner Copper American Express

Old Tack's Program For a Bigger Better Amarillo

A list of proposals urging cleaner city services lower utility rates and civic improvements in Amarillo. It calls for a municipal pool golf course viaducts more parks flood control extended bus routes traffic regulation energy to attract new industry and lower living costs with emphasis on livability and fairness.

Bivins Lake Amarillo San Jacinto

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