Widow Holds No Sympathy For Woman Condemned To Die for Officer's Murder
Rock Hill, S C December 21 two women figure in a capital case Beatrice Ferguson Snipes 29 mother of one and due to give birth next month faces execution for killing rural Policeman Elliott Harris while Mrs Eula Harris widow of the slain York County officer says the punishment should stand She plans to raise four children while studying to support them and says she holds no sympathy for Snipes considereing her crime and noting the officer tried to pull away before she fired See NO SYMPATHY Page 2.
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Whitney Thurin
Rock Hill
S. C
Beatrice Ferguson Snipes
Elliott Harris
Eula Harris
York County
West Coast Earthquake Tops Records Since 1925
A major tremor rocked the western United States last night, centered in Nevada and felt from Salt Lake City to Fresno. Seismologists said it was the strongest since 1925, with shattered windows, swaying chandeliers, and disrupted clocks across cities, prompting evacuations and emergency responses.
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San Francisco
United States
Nevada
Salt Lake City
Utah
Fresno
Calif
Western
America
Pacific Coast
Spokane
Wash
Berkeley
University of Santa Clara
San Jose
University of California At Berkeley
Byerly
Santa Barbara
Sacramento
State Capitol
Hoover names three Texas postmasters
President Hoover today appointed LeRoy W. Williamson of Plainview Lester Gunst of Corpus Christi and Hudson L. Bohannon of Big Spring as Texas postmasters in a Washington ceremony dated December 21.
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Hoover
Texas
Washington
LeRoy W. Williamson
Plainview
Lester Gunst
Corpus Christi
Hudson L. Bohannon
Big Spring
Seven Year Sentence of Richard Smith Affirmed
The Criminal Appeals Court in Austin affirmed a seven year sentence for Richard Smith of Amarillo on a robbery of $73 from James McVeigh. The decision was announced in Austin today.
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Richard Smith
Austin
Amarillo
James McVeigh
Criminal Appeals Court
Lower Lauder Price Sparks Rush for Advance Seats
Warner ticket sales for the Sir Harry Lauder show rise with holiday demand. A reserve-seat chart lists 737 tickets at 1.65, 1,321 at 1.10, and 483 at 0.55, all with tax, available at City Drug on Polk Street after Thursday. The Globe-News office hosts reservations through Friday, with mail orders to Wilbur C. Hawk inside The Globe-News for delivery if a return receipt is included. The Municipal Auditorium will host a single performance on Tuesday night, December 27, with several holiday parties already booked.
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Municipal Auditorium
Georgia Fights to Gain Custody of Burns Fugitive
Trenton N J December 21 The state of Georgia defends its penal system to win custody of fugitive Robert Elliott Burns whose escape inspired the novel and film I Am a Fugitive From a Georgia Chain Gang Governor J Harry Moore ordered a hearing after 2000 requests to refuse extradition The Georgia Prison Commission sent a telegram calling Burns story a slander and exaggerated Burns was arrested by Newark police last week.
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Trenton
N. J
U.P
Georgia
Robert Elliott Burns
J. Harry Moore
Legislative Assembly
Moore
Georgia Prison Commission
Burns
Newark
Acquittal for Mrs. Edna Myers in Dec 5 Slaying
In 47th district court Mrs. Edna Myers was acquitted at 2 05 PM after a 45 minute jury deliberation in the murder trial over the December 5 shooting of Mrs. Mae Stewart. The defense argued temporary insanity linked to domestic troubles. the jury heard 29 witnesses. The trial occurred before her husband Harry T. Myers and son Robert Myers at 1013 West Fourth Street.
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Edna Myers
47Th District Court
Mae Stewart
May Stewart
Edw. W. ‘Thomerson
George McCarthy
J. W. Culwell
Aassistant
Grady Havlewood
Hard Boiled Girl Dares Santa To Visit Her
Beatrice a 12 year old SAULT STE MARIE girl writes Santa about wanting a $2 wrist watch a doll and wardrobe. The letter sent to a relief organization reveals her hard boiled outlook and daily truancy.
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Santa
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Beatrice
Santa Claus
Collier Beer Bill Faces House Test Amid Prohibition Debate
The Collier beer bill survived key House sentiment tests led by Democratic leadership as debate continued. A motion by Rep. Sirovich to strike the enacted clause failed 163 to 118, showing anti prohibition strength. The O’Connor amendment was defeated without a recorded vote as wrangling over amendments persisted.
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Washington
Rep. O'Connor
Dem
House
Collier
Rep. Sirovich
Dem. N
Sirovich
Teller
Birovich
O'Conner
Girovich
Texas Court voids occupation tax on coin vending operators
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals voided a 42nd legislature amendment taxing coin vending machine operators. The decision in I. W. Turner’s habeas case dismisses charges for operating a cigarette machine without payment. Judge F L Hawkins wrote the opinion.
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Austin
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
I. W. Turner
Court of Criminal Appeals
Tarrant
Turner
F. L. Hawkins
Hog Prices Decline to 63 Year Low at Kansas City
Kansas City stockyards saw hog prices drop by 10 cents a hundredweight, pushing values to the lowest point in 63 years. Most hogs went for 2.65 to 2.75 dollars, with 2.75 as the day’s top and 2.70 under last week’s low record. hogs in 1879 sold as low as 2.35 dollars.
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Kansas City
Weatherman Prank Delays Winter Debut in Texas
The article states winter officially begins at 7:15 tonight as the North Pole tilts away from the sun, while Texans experience a cold wave with below freezing temps and snow. It notes almanac forecasters misled by signals, calling the cold snap target practice.
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Dallas
U.P
Almanac
North Pole
Dallas Housewife Slams Frogs By Mail Shipping
Mrs. H. N. Blakeslee denounces shipping horned frogs by mail as unsafe and cruel while Dallas postal officials defend the method as safe if air can reach the reptiles. She cites personal experience from Chicago, where she fed two frogs, which she later released. Amarillo led Western Texas in annual frog shipments.
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Dallas
U.P
United States
H. N. Blakeslee
Texas
W. B. Luna
Luna
Two for a Miracle Not Much Gold
A brief column by Arthur Brisbane discusses unlikely fortune and modest wealth. It notes slim chances of a miracle versus small gains, suggesting cautious expectations and restrained optimism.
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The
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
The Globe columnist Arthur Brisbane on the year 1932 ends
In Miami Florida the text reflects end of 1932 and New Year hopes. Brisbane laments the era’s length, calls for miraculous national actions, and cites Roosevelt and Mussolini as context for political change. The piece frames need for decisive leadership and renewed effort.
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Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Brisbane
the Globe
Olton Robber Back in Jail After Escape
Jack Sullivan, at large since escaping Lubbock County jail a month ago, was captured in Vernon with a female companion and will be returned to Lubbock and then Lamb County authorities. Sullivan faced an indictment for the $3,850 Olton State Bank robbery on July 15.
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Lubbock
Jack Sullivan
Vernon
Lamb County
Wade Hardy
Lubbock County
Sullivan
Lynn County
Southwest
Olton State Bank
Vernon Duel Ends In Two Deaths At Club Stair
A pistol duel in Vernon left H. H. Hutto aged 65 and David R. Farrar 36 dead on a stairway landing near a club. A pistol fired five times lay under Farrar, another weapon near Hutto with one fired and a snapped hammer. No witnesses. Inquest postponed. Hutto longtime local welder, Farrar from Rochester Texas.
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Vernon
H. H. Hutto
David R. Farrar
Farrar
Hutto
Rochester
Texas
Kansas Faces Lowest Wheat Crop in Years
Kansas wheat farmers confront the poorest crop conditions in years with Kansas winter wheat at 57 percent of normal as of December 1. Area planted estimated at 11,477,050 acres, two percent below last year and 11 percent under 1930. Final estimate places 1933 production at 106,398,000 bushels, the lowest since 1925.
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Topeka
Kansas
Federal
Rail earnings fall sharply vs 1931 ten months
Reports from the Texas auditor’s department of the railroad commission show net railway operating income for ten months ending October 31 down about 79 percent from the same period in 1931.
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Austin
U.P
Auditor’s Department of the State Railroad Commission
Thompson rites arranged in Amarillo for J L O Thompson
Northwest Texas mourns as J L O Thompson pioneer Amarillo business leader dies at home aged 66 after three year illness. Service at Central Presbyterian Church at 2 PM with Dr. R Thomson. pallbearers listed. interment Llano Mausoleum. Survived by widow and two sons Otho and Billie.
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Texas
JL. O. Thompson
Amarillo
Central Presbyterian Church
R. Thomson
Rube B. Musick
B. M. Puckett
Grover B. Hill
W. P. Martin
James O. Gule
Thompson
Fort Worth
East Texas
Austin
Otho
Billie
Ambitious Christmas adoption drive in Amarillo urged
Dr D Roach announces provision for adopting under 300 families as 1 200 needy households will be helped this Christmas at the Oliver Eakle Building. Mrs Earl Wyatt urges clubs and individuals to contribute, noting the value of every dollar. Headquarters phone numbers 5214 and 6215.
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Dr. D. Roach
Amarillo
Oliver Eakle
Dr. Roach
Earl Wyatt
Amarillo Globe
The
Daily News
No Undue Flu Wave Here Is Doctor Report
Dr. Benjamin M. Primer said Amarillo flu cases are not alarming after talks with Potter County Medical Society members. He noted few school absences due to a snowstorm and that children show colds and bronchitis rather than influenza. He urged absolute rest for those who think they have flu.
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Benjamin M. Primer
Amarillo
Potter County Medical Society
Primer
Law student returns from Cumberland University
LAW STUDENT RETURNS Donald Lambdin son of Mr and Mrs Ross Lambdin of 1008 Mississippi Street will arrive Thursday from Lebanon Tennessee where he is attending Cumberland University law school.
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Donald Lambdin
Ross Lambdin
Mississippi Street
Lebanon, Tenn
Cumberland University Law School
Fear Gang Reprisal Follows Nitti Wounding in Chicago
Police place guard at Detective Lang home after threats to Lang and his son Sidney. Frank Nitti, Capone enforcer, is wounded and facing assault to murder charges. Nitti lies in a private hospital after a $25 000 bond was set by Judge Borrelli.
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Chicago
Frank Nitti
al Capone
Harry Lang
Nitti
Lang
Sidney
Bridewell
Francis Borrelli
Capone
Hoover Plans Debts Parley In Early Commission Move
President Hoover intends to appoint members to a proposed commission to study the war debt problem. He aims to start work soon despite Roosevelt and Congress showing reluctance to cooperate. Hoover says time is of the essence and delays risk worsening the issue.
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Washington
Hoover
Roosevelt
Congress
Britain counsel France against arbitration on debt payments
Diplomatic circles report that Britain will informally urge France to avoid submitting the December interest on the American debt to arbitration. London prefers a general conference or negotiations through regular diplomatic channels to settle the debt problem, opposing a arbitration route.
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Paris
Great Britain
France
Weather Outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
Amarillo and vicinity: fair Wednesday night with Thursday partly cloudy and a bit warmer. West Texas: fair Wednesday night, slightly colder in extreme southeast, Thursday clouds increase and west areas warm. New Mexico: fair Wednesday night and Thursday, colder in southeast Wednesday night. Temperatures reached 26 to 35 degrees Wednesday afternoon.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
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