Buck Miller and Tex Rickard forged early boxing era ties
Amarillo police court judge A. P. Buck Miller once worked with Tex Rickard in Henrietta Texas where Rickard served as city marshal and Miller as assistant. They first met in 1892. Rickard later pursued gold rush ventures in Klondike and Nome while Miller held office to 1900 and joined Rickard’s Alaska expedition briefly before returning home.
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A. P
Buck” Miller
Amarillo
Tex” Rickard
Henrietta
Texas
Buck Miller
Tex Rickard
Miller
Rickard
Klondike
Alaska
Nome
Mr. Miller
Long police career spans drought and duty in Amarillo
In Amarillo since February 1924, he has served in the police department since June 1924, rising from night desk sergeant to judge in 1926. Now appointed judge, he is 64, with a wife and five children, two in California, one in Iowa, and two here. He has worked in stock farming in Dallam county for years and has been involved in every phase of law enforcement throughout his career.
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Dallam
Amarillo
Miller
California
Iowa
Urges Women to Compel Law Enforcement
In a prepared address Senator Robert L. Owen urges American women to press for strict enforcement of laws including Prohibition. He calls for both major parties to pledge strong law enforcement and hints at avoiding enforcement by partisan hands. A final stray note mentions Barbados trees whistling due to wind.
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Associated Press
Washington
Women of America
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
National Women’s Democratic Law Enforcement League
Owen
Show Manager Is Arrested Twice Sunday
Sheriff Pollard caused a Sunday controversy by arresting a theater manager and staff twice in one day for the same shows. After initial bookings and bond approvals, the deputies re-arrested them when shows reopened, then released on new bonds. The sheriff cited legal advice and said courts must decide the matter as to whether multiple arrests are permissible.
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Pollard
Mr. Pollard
Sparks
Fred E. Young
No. 9 Envelope Rat Killer Adverts Poison Rats
An advertisement claims No. 9 Rat Killer uses envelopes to poison rats, promising a refund if no rat removal within 24 hours. It markets No. 9 Co Inc Columbus Ga as the source and price thirty five cents.
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No. 9 Co
Columbus, Ga
Advy
Movie Manager Faces Potential Second Trial Inplex
The article notes that special prosecutors in movie cases hold differing views. It questions how to test the matter besides retrying the movie manager and employees for a second opening. Arrestees increased Sunday movie cases to over 50, with no definite trial settings yet. Will R. Winch, manager of the Fair and Mission, declined to comment on next steps for the following Sunday.
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Will R. Winch
Fair and Mission
Cole and Foy Headed to St Louis on Traffic Matters
J. Cole head of the transportation department of the Board of City Development and D. B. Foy traffic manager of the Panhandle Lumber company depart this afternoon for St. Louis on important traffic and industrial regards. They will handle rate cases and investigate two potentially big Amarillo industries. They expect to return Friday or Saturday.
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J. Cole
Transportation Department
Board of City Development
B. Foy
Panhandle Lumber Company
St. Louis
Druse Rebel Leader Awaits New Chance in Jerusalem
A banished Druse rebel leader plans a return to action. He shifts to cultivation while awaiting a new opportunity to strike. The report notes his exile and intent to renew hostilities as tensions rise in Jerusalem.
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Druse
Creomulsion Promised To Stop Persistent Colds And Coughs
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for persistent coughs colds and related throat and bronchial troubles. It claims creosote fights germs while other ingredients soothe inflamed membranes and notes a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
Druse Rebel Leader Atrash Accepts Transjordan Farm
Sultan Atrash, defeated Druse leader, accepts a 75 acre farm near Amman after fleeing French forces. He and loyal followers live near Kiryat Meleh with a death sentence by French court martial in absentia. Atrash plans future insurrection to unite Syria and oppose partition of the Druse region.
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Sultan Atrash
Amman
Transjordan
Atrash
Druse
Kiryat Meleh
Hedjaz
Central Arabia
Abdullah
Syria
Jebel Druse
TWO WOMEN FOUND HELP
Mrs. Nina Matteson and Mrs. Ernest Tanguay report improvements after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They credit the remedy with restoring strength, sleep, and daily function after prolonged illness. The letter notes the product is well known in many homes and recommends consulting a druggist.
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Nina Matteson
Box
Oxford
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ernest Tanguay
Adams
Mass
Lydia EK
Pinkharm
American pioneer clock carved by Craso brothers
In Cresco Iowa on January 5 F. L. Billy and his brother Joseph, both wood carvers by avocation, completed a time piece they call an American pioneer clock. It took four years of spare time to carve the clock on the farm.
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Associated Press
Cresco
F. L. Billy
Joseph
Sore gums now curable with Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy
You won't be ashamed to smile again after you use Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy. This preparation is used and recommended by leading dentists and cannot fail to benefit you. Drug gist returns money if it fails, City Drug Store.
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Leto
Pioneer History Panel Clock Item
A clock with 58 panels depicts phases of pioneer history. The first month is named after Janus, the Roman god, in a note from Mrs. Mary B. of San Francisco. An ad endorses Foley Pills Diuretic for backache rheumatic pains and kidney and bladder issues as a cheap remedy.
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Janus
Mary B
San Francisco
Calif
Foley
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Helen Jones
Cincinnati
Barbados
Cole and
Foy
International News Service
Jerusalem
City Drug Store
Adrian IV
COLDC
Cascara
Liese
Hlbarnar
Polk St
Styles
Oxfords
Cae
Blue Kid
Red Kid
D’s
MR. Grocerman
Amarillo Baking CO
Amarillo Baking Company
Buchanan Street
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