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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes public opinion on crime costs in U S cities, the appeal of a dinner of champions at Madison Square Garden, and a Friedburg hospital study on aging. He laments education’s limits and imagines a world of affixed youth versus aging elites.
Floyd Hewitt, 17, who murdered Mrs. Fred Brown and her son Fred Jr. at Conneaut Ohio last year, faced his likely final day of life as dawn broke. The condemned youth was to be executed by electric chair after sunset around 7 pm following his last meal of fried chicken and other delicacies.
United States code expert A. D. Struble told the senate gating committee that seven of the Hearst Mexican documents purporting to be Mexican government code messages are spurious.
Tonight and Saturday show partly cloudy skies with warm conditions. Temperatures range from a low near 30 to a high around 53 with earlier hours cooling to the upper 30s.
Two U.S. Marines who deserted and were captured by Sandino's forces are thought by some Managua officers to have aided the rebels by teaching them Marine shooting tactics under threat of execution. The report from front-line Marine officers notes no proof beyond the claim, but cites Sandino's troops showing unusual familiarity with Marine methods amid mounting American casualties.
Potter county faces slow poll tax payments with about 16 000 eligible voters and fewer than 1 600 receipts issued. Tax Collector J W Collins warns only around 20 working days remain and urges timely payment while noting payments can be made for a spouse. This presidential year may lift totals.
J. W. Clark, 71, veteran Texas journalist, died in Dallas. He once served as general manager of the Waxahachie Enterprise. His brother Luther Clark led the Dallas News as editor-in-chief. A son Lyle works in Waxahachie. Griggs ambulance. Phone 4311.
Nicaraguans from peasants to President Diaz showered gratitude on Charles A. Lindbergh for his cross country flight. The Spirit of St Louis landed at Campo de Marte as a Managua envoy presented Lindbergh a silver key and a festive reception followed with flags banners and the Star Spangled Banner.
London reports the British foreign office said France replied to Kellogg’s arbitration pact note seeking French involvement with the United States to outlaw war. Britain also was asked to sign and awaits France's drafted reply.
John W. Strickland was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Miss Irene Simmons in a rooming house. He received a life sentence at McAlester prison after a four and a half hour jury deliberation following his claim that the woman had shot herself.
Nacogdoches January 6 Sheriff T G Vaught died at 11 o clock Friday from pistol wounds received early Wednesday. Deputy Sheriff Carl Butler remains under bond of 3500 on assault to murder in the case. authorities expect the charge to be changed to murder.
Cincinnati January 6 judge Charles Bell denied George Remus petition for a writ of habeas corpus to stall his commitment to Lima state hospital for the criminally insane. Remus once a leading bootlegger and millionaire faced institutionalization following criminal proceedings.
Whitey Walker who fled Borger in December after jurors were seated in a murder case was arrested at Vaughn New Mexico with Charles Fee tied to an attempted Wildorado Texas robbery. Walker had a $10 000 bond when he vanished. Roy Harmon was killed and Gus Johnson wounded in the robbery incident.
In Kansas City, Jan 6, William M. Butler, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said Herbert Hoover has a stronger following in the east and west than President Coolidge. Butler and aides discussed the forthcoming Republican National convention in Kansas City.
Luciano J. Villar, 27, was dumped from a car, clothes doused with gasoline, and set on fire in front of his home. Mrs. Villar extinguished the blaze and he was taken to a hospital in critical condition. He was burned beyond recognition and later identified at the hospital. he told police he knew his alleged abductors.
The Wildorado bank robbery suspects may have fled toward Borger and nearby oil fields after using the bank president as a shield. Amarillo police and Oldham County officials chased a 1928 Master Six roadster with two men, reported by Dr. B M Puckett, Amarillo physician, who saw the car on the Panhandle highway. Detectives followed from Lubbock, while officers split toward Slaton Tahoka and other routes in an apparent bid to reach safer crook strongholds.
The Globe News outlines dictionary coupons offered yesterday with a promotion for a four dollar dictionary. Readers must clip coupons printed in the issue and pay 98 cents plus postage to receive the dictionary. The first day has passed, but the offer remains open for those who did not receive a coupon.
Two bandits abducted E. O'Neal, president of the Wildorady State Bank, yesterday and used him as a shield to deter armed residents. He was freed on the highway two miles from the city.
New York January 6 1932 jury trial motion in Prudential suit against Ruth Snyder is adjourned to January 15. Counsel Edgar Hazelton argues for trial possibly delaying her execution set for January 12 if she must testify, awaiting decision by Supreme Court Justice Levy.
Clarence Saunders of Memphis receives a ransom note signed The Three Ghosts demanding 5500 in old hundreds under a railroad trestle or harm his family. Saunders declines payment and offers a $1000 reward for the arrest of the writers. He has three children Amy Clair 15 Lee 21 and Clay 18.
In Lubbock last night Sheriff H. L. Johnston and Chief Deputy Vernice L. Ford shot and wounded two suspects and killed Bill Richardson, about 50. R. B. Lester, 30, and Byron Lewis, 25, were hurt. officers suffered no injuries. Lester and Richardson had recent indictments for sale of intoxicants and bonds were set. Byron Lewis, known as Blackie Lewin, has prior liquor case ties to Amarillo police history.
More than 200 tickets have been sold for the Amarillo Real Estate board banquet at the Amarillo hotel at 7 pm. Joseph F. Leopold, U.S. Chamber of Commerce regional manager from Dallas, will be the principal speaker. The event includes entertainment and ends by 10 pm with reservations from Plainview Panhandle and Borger. Leopold explains chamber policies and federation status, noting growth to 1575 chambers and 855000 businessmen. He says the chamber owns its Washington home worth over 3 million and employs over 425 people.
D W May manager of station WTRL Midland Park New Jersey testifies before the senate Interstate Commerce Committee alleging the federal radio commission aims to create an air monopoly via the National Broadcasting company chain.
Oklahoma City January 6 Vernous Holman 16 grade school pupil will not be forced to salute the American flag for now. When patriotic exercises are held he will be allowed to leave the room per officials. The excuse is temporary awaiting action by the school board.
FORT WORTH Jan 6 Falling beneath a freight train J Donald Harris 48 switchman was near death today He suffered the loss of an arm and another badly mangled
Reports describe a six day rain and snow storm that wrecked Batopilas and nearby towns in Chihuahua, forcing mothers with infants and the hungry elderly to trek through snow and flood to safety. The Rio de Plata roars as mining property is submerged and Tarahumara natives flee distant communities seeking relief.
Abie's Irish Rose, hailed as one of the greatest shows, arrives in Amarillo Tuesday night January 17 under Tri State Fair association auspices. The production departs from Oklahoma City Monday night. Tri State Fair president Wilbur Hawk says the Amarillo Panhandle run opens a series of spring shows.
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