New Trial Sought for Henry Helms in Bank Robbery Case
Eastland Texas February 27 The Associated Press Henry Helms convicted of a December 28 robbery by firearms at the Cisco First National Bank received the death sentence from a district court jury. His wife cried as five children comforted her. Helms remained expressionless. other gang members faced further proceedings while one died in Fort Worth Jail.
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Associated Press
Eastland
Tex
J. Lee Earley
Henry Helms
Tnfty-First District
Elms
First National Bank of Cisco
Iast
G. F. Bedford
Cisco
G. W. Carmichael
Helms
Eastland County
Pacig
Robert Hill
Marshall Ratliff
Huntsville
Louis Davis
Gang of Four
Fort Worth
Plane crash ends try of daring pilot Harry Brooks
Brooks, a former Ford Airplane Plant riveter and chief test pilot, was flying a Ford Flivver from Titusville to southern Florida when the craft plunged into the sea. Witnesses saw the plane dive and a search found wreckage but no sign of Brooks or the aircraft. Coast guard and crews struggled against high seas as persistent patrols and seaplanes scoured the shoreline and offshore waters.
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Melbourne
Titusville
Florida
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Medes Gravelle
Rogers
Coast Guard
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Pierce
Oes Press
Detroit
Mich
Harry Brooks
Henry Ford
Harry
Ford
Air Mail
R. W. Schroeder
Fla
Amarillo Census Sparks Community Debate and Local Tales
In Amarillo a chorus blames the census process for undercounts amid hardship fears. Readers defend inclusion of all residents, note bill collectors pressuring households, and cite volunteers ready to assist. Letters recount anecdotes, radio talk, and calls for more public whistles as city boosters.
Sandino Keeping Well Away From Marines Patrols
In Managua on February 27 Gen Augustino Sandino remains out of populated districts as U.S. marine patrols report no rebel activity. He is believed to hide in the mountains northeast of Jinotega while scout planes found no insurgents in surveyed sectors.
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Pres
Managua
Augustino Sandino
Jinotega
Prohibition camp mobilizes top figures for national offensive
A nationwide push backs a repeal of the 18th Amendment as officials and clergy unite for a campaign offensive. Noted signers include Dr S Parkes Cadman Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur Dr Mary E Wooley and Carrie Chapman Catt with speakers Bishop Anderson Bishop Freeman Dr Cadman and Bishop Cannon Jr set to address the gathering in Washington and Chicago.
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Commerce
F. Scott McBride
Anti-Saloon League
Hoover
S. Parkes Cadman
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Mary E. Wooley
Cannon Gilbert
John A. Lapp
Chicago
Manning
Carrie Chapman Catt
Irving Fisher
John D. Sherman
William F. Anderson
Boston
James E. Freeman
Washington
Cadman
James Cannon, Jr
William F. McDowell
Weshington
The Adriatic Sails Again From Dr Thomsen's Europe Trip
Mrs P J Damerell provides a photo of the R M S Adriatic the liner Dr KR Thomsen will sail for Europe on. The Adriatic history includes War Service a London stay and an earlier crossing by Mrs Damerell during the outbreak of World War I. The Damerell family long tied to Santa Fe outputs with Mr Damerell on night service from Amarillo and Camerell kin involved in railroad work.
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P. J. Damerell
Lincoln Street
KR. Thomsen
Europe
Pittsburg
Kansas
London
Damerell
Amarillo
Santa Fe
Camerell
R.fe
The
Los Angeles
Baseball Fans Demand Western League Coverage
A reader criticizes the sports page for neglecting Western league coverage and urges the Sport Editor to report on Western league players, newcomers, and winter activities. The letter praises local baseball and cites Dale Gear’s umpire list in Fri day’s Globe as an example. A follow up note from a reader signs as E. R. T. and mentions a separate job request from a mother seeking work.
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Tack
Sport
Charley Hall
Star-Telegram
United States
Dale Gear
Charley
Million-Dollar Train Payroll Heist Foiled In Harvey
Chicago detectives reconstruct the Grand Trunk payroll robbery to two Harvey banks. About 135000 was on the train with seven shares of 17000 each. Three women were arrested in a South Side raid that recovered 18000, while investigators say the total haul remains undisclosed pending final work.
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Cleaver
Far South Side
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Evergreen Park
Donovan
Chicago
Lonely St. Meria
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Hageracsoy
Burea
Crime Prevention Bureau
Col York 90 Dies in Denver After Short Illness
Col A N York former Kansas state senator and Southwest development leader died in Denver after a brief illness at age 90. His career spanned politics and regional progress, leaving a lasting impact on the Southwest.
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York
Denver
Associated Press
Col
A. N. York
Kansas
Southwest
Mysterious Motor Demonstration Surprises Officials
Major Lanphier described the device as mysterious and startling, suggesting it could seem fake. He recounted helping build a second model and witnessing the winding of the magnet, noting electrical experts initially laughed at the wiring but the motor ultimately functioned.
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Lanphier
Census counts questioned over omitted names and hotels
A resident criticizes the census for missing thousands, citing six people at one house and the Bivins hotel with 100 guests not counted. He urges a affidavits from citizens to urge the census board to withhold the release until 1930, and predicts Amarillo could exceed 60,000.
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Washington
Bivins
Lloyd Bivins
Amarillo
Amarillo Black residents in public safety incident at Joyland
A midnight dance at Joyland Dance Hall ended in a public safety incident. Jenkins, a Black man, and Effie Jamison, a Black woman, were jailed on charges of incident with attempt to serious case. Ed allegedly wielded a knife and a button was torn from Effie coat amid a high speed pursuit by officers. No fatalities reported, but police called it one of the most exciting events in months.
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Globe Office
Amarillo
Jenkins
Effie Jamison
Effie
Joyland
Dallas
Cars Damaged in Wreck Yesterday
Mrs. H. E. Westmoreland of 1506 Bonham Street drove a Chrysler sedan that was badly damaged in a two car crash at Tenth and Monroe streets. T. B. Boles of 1103 North Buchanan Street also suffered heavy damage to a Dodge coupe after attempting a pass. No serious injuries.
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Bonham Street
Tenth
Monroe Streets
T. B. Boles
North Buchanan Street
Grocery Store Robbed of Canned Goods on East Eighth
Police reports say a grocery store owned by Gus Augustus at 1310 East Eighth Street was robbed last night of 40 dollars worth of canned goods. The thieves used a skeleton key to pick the ordinary door lock.
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Gus Augustus
East Eighth Street
Just Pass by Edgar A Guest
A fragmentary verse piece notes a deep conversation about hidden hopes and spiritual journeys. The speaker reflects on the inner self and the person he would be, contrasted with the man he is. The piece ends as life resumes with a porter’s call and arrival back to work.
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Oasis Swimming Pool
Edgar A
Market report covers cattle hogs and cotton trends
Kansas City hogs weak with top at 8.10 and feeders around 6.50. Cattle and calves slow, vealers strong, weighty steers around 14.50 and fed steers 11.26 to 18.00. New York and New Orleans cotton futures fall with declines near 15 to 22 points. Liverpool futures steady. European and Texas prices noted.
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Associated Press
le Aee Eee
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Choice Western
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Wren
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Laley Trial Accounts and Fugitive Arrest Warrants
The Laley trial shows frustration during the shooting with uncertainty about identifications. A gun held by police is said to match the weapon used in the killing. Sheriff Pollard says the Kansas trip aimed to capture two Leavenworth prisoners but carried warrants for a third fugitive in the area. Details on the fugitive are not released. The party plans to return to Amarillo by Thursday night.
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Kansas
Leavenworth
Amarillo
Nasello Held in Kansas City Bank Robbery Case
Carl Nasello was arrested in Kansas City Missouri after being identified from a rogues gallery photo as a participant in a Friday bank holdup at City Bank. Former patrolman L B Scott, who was present during the robbery, named Nasello and officers found $100 in his apartment. Detectives had questioned numerous suspects with little progress before the arrest.
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United Press
Kansas City
Carl Nasello
Nasello
L. B. Scott
New York Stock Letter Market Slant Amid Early Losses
The New York stock market opened with indecision and mixed results. Railroads showed tentative gains led by Wabash, while Mack Truck hit a new low near 94 and several industrials rose briefly before slipping. Losses spread across Greene Cananea Copper U S Steel and others as Missouri Kansas Texas and St Louis Southwestern faced an antitrust ruling.
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New York
Wabash
Mack Truck
Norfolk & Western
Chesapeake & Ohio
Reading
Canadian Pacific
Southern
Pittsburgh & Western
Maryland
Midland Steel Products
National Tea
Montana Power
Chicago Pneumatic Tool
Greene Cananea
A. M. Byers
International Nickel
Wright Aeronautical
Allied Chemical
U. S. Steel
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri-Kansas-Texas
St. Luis Southwestern
Sterling
Tack's Revised Amarillo Prosperity Program Summary
Revised Amarillo program promises bigger growth and lower costs. It calls for more hotels offices stores and housing plus utilities and transit improvements. It advocates economic development measures including a municipal airport lake access and stricter crime penalties while targeting lower living costs and higher wage opportunities.
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Amarillo
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