Hauptmann found guilty and sentenced to death echoes nation
In a reflective editorial voice the piece lauds the Hauptmann conviction and death sentence as a moral win for American decency. It contrasts Texas toughness with New Jersey’s European influence and notes the police and press have shown he received most of the ransom. It ends with local notes on Mother-in-Law Day events and a rabbit drive publicity in Amarillo.
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Hauptmann
America
Germany
Texas
Union
New Jersey
Europe
Bill” Miller
Spearman Reporter
Amarillo
United States
Erasmus
Spearman
Universal Company
Panhandle League Joins Planning Board for Regional Aid
The Panhandle League executive council voted to discontinue the league under that name and cooperate with a new regional planning board. Amarillo Mayor E. W. Hardin and President John Hill led the move, saying joined efforts will reduce duplication and better represent the district.
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Panhandle League
League
Chamber of Comerce
John Hill
Amarillo
Sam Braswell
Clarendon
District Planning Board
Panhandle
Hill
Planning Board
E. W. Hardin
Ross Rogers
Mr. Braswell
Wilbur C. Hawk
T. F. Johnson
Carl Hinton
Old Country Ways and a Call for Scout Support
A fragment from a column mixes discussion of NIRA reforms with rural anecdotes. It recalls a country boy fight, old-time brawls, and warns about evolving social norms. The piece urges turnout for a Boy Scout Round-Up at the Auditorium and seeks consideration for misplaced papers belonging to Mrs. Boston.
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Boy Scouts
Letters to Tack Share Quiet Wishes for Work
A fragment from Page 7 shows readers sending short requests to "Tack" seeking work in Nome. The note mentions a refitted lady and desire for night work, with the column titled Tack Letters.
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Sam
Verdict Returned in Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial
Charles Walton announced the verdict finding Richard Bruno Hauptmann guilty of murder in the first degree after a six week jury process. The judge set a future date for the sentence as photographers captured the moment and crowds reacted outside the courtroom.
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Richard Bruno Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Featherbed Lane
Hopewell
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Col
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Walton
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Fach
Hauptmann
Justice Trenchard
David T Wilentz
Wilentz
Thandevls
Ickes Lets Good Increase In Oil Output
Secretary Ickes authorized a March gasoline production of 35,860,000 barrels versus February’s 32,560,000. The March daily average falls to 1,157,000 barrels from 1,163,000 in February. The Bureau of Mines and the petroleum board advised refinery production at 32,920,000 barrels with 2,940,000 barrels added to inventories.
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Washington
Ickes
Bureau of Mines and the Petroleum Administrative Board
School Instructor Geraldine Davenport Dies at Local Hospital
Geraldine Davenport 29, an instructor at Buchanan Street School, died at 5 this morning in a local hospital. The body will be sent to Weatherford, her family home, tonight by Blackburn-Shaw. She lived at the Herring Hotel and was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davenport of Poolville, Texas. Survived by two sisters and three brothers.
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Buchanan Street
Weatherford
Blackburn-Shaw
Miss Davenport
Herring Hotel
J. H. Davenport
Poolville
Tex
Alta McCutcheon
Amarillo
D. T. Smith
Gladewater
Harold Davenport
Olney
TI. G. Davenport
Palestine
Claire Davenport
Gas hearing fights wastage and pipeline responsibility
The hearing features Panhandle advocates arguing bills 266 and 267 are constitutional and would curb gas waste. They estimate $5,000,000 yearly wasted and claim pipelines must share losses, while warning against past monopoly and low royalty rates. The session includes witness challenges and awaits Thursday's committee conclusion. Bruno Hauptmann is sentenced to death after a murder conviction with a warrant for execution.
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Marsh
Panhandle
Mr. Marsh
Texas
8. A. L. Morgan
Messrs
Hardin, Hill
Pipe Line Company
Dauer
Man With Edison Friend Leads to Fort Myers Rubber Claim
Globe reporter visits William J. Hilliar’s Fort Myers based exhibit linked to Thomas A. Edison. Hilliar recalls Edison’s lab tour on his eighty second birthday and discusses Edison rubber from goldenrod and government acceptance. Hilliar notes milk diet late in Edison’s life and shares anecdotes with other celebrities.
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Mr. Hilliar
Thomas A. Edison
Fort Myers
Fla
Edison
Hilliar
Billboard
Henry Ford
Harvey Firestone
Florida
Mr. Edison
Ft. Myers
Mr. Ford
Harry
Laurie Johnson
Ford
Henry
Tom
Viscount Willingdon
Rev
Billy Sunday
Rex Beach
Frazier Hunt
Courtney Ryley Cooper
President Coolidge
America
Washington
Lincoln
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Errored AP Verdict Report Sparks Market Reactions
A mistaken AP report claimed Hauptmann guilty with a life sentence, later corrected to guilty with the death penalty. Shortwave code confusion caused the erroneous flash, followed by market updates on stock prices and brief trading activity amid the confusion.
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Flemington
N. J
Associated Press
Hauptmann
Associated
Hauptmann Letter and Mother's Plea Reach President
A letter from Bruno Richard Hauptmann to his lover reflects a cooled romance and a casual future meeting. Frau Hauptmann pleads to President Roosevelt, saying a pardon is vital to spare her 70th birthday loneliness and to save her son Bruno from death row. The White House notes Roosevelt cannot pardon a state conviction since Hauptmann was convicted under New Jersey law.
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Frau Hauptmann
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Bruno
Frau
Pauline Hauptmann
Kamenz
Washington
Roosevelt
Justice Department
Hauptmann
New Jersey
Slaying Case Involving Federal Officers At Farm
A farmer and a man and woman in a car were confronted by Sheriff Cato and stafford in a farm area. Morgan ordered the man to alight and fights ensued, a pistol was drawn, and gunfire erupted as Morgan urged others to shoot. Dr W A Hartman and L W Kitchen are named among those charged in the federal case.
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Stafford
L. W. Kitchen
Morgan
Cato
Tom
W. A. Hartman
Message from Flemington Tells An Old Mother of Temporary Decision
A distressed Frau Hauptmann learns from a Flemington cablegram that the Roosevelt administration will assist her. The message, hand written in Fnelish and translated, reads that the decision is only temporary and names Annie as a contact. She wipes her eyes and prepares to write despite the shock.
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Roosevelt
Flemington
Annie
Markets KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK REPORT
Kansas City market results show slow trading with gains noted. Cattle and calves mixed by weight, best short fed steers around 11.50, top cows and heifers near 8.00 to 10.78, steers 550 to 1500 pounds quoted at 8.00 to 13.28, hogs mainly steady to higher, sheep and lambs opening prices mixed with lighter lots steady. New Orleans cotton steady with slight price support.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Magnesia Oxolds Promise Digestive Boost
An ad promotes Magnesia Oxolds to improve gall bladder function and digestion. It claims the tablets release oxygen, reduce stomach issues, and restore vigor, urging two tablets after meals and before bed with ample water.
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