Robinson Deluged With Invitations After Heflin Attacks
The Arkansas Senator Robinson faced many invitations to speak nationwide following Heflin's attacks on Catholics and Governor Alfred E. Smith. He said he has not decided whether to accept any engagements. One invite came from Montgomery Alabama to speak as the guest of the city.
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Associated Press
Washington
Robinson
Arkansas
Heflin
Alabama
Alfred KE. Smith
Arkansan
Montgomery
Senate
New York
Hickman Ill in Cell After Examination
William Edward Hickman, who killed Marian Parker, is ill in his cell following spinal punctures done by alienists seeking insanity traces. Jail physician Dr. Benjamin Blank reports a heavy pulse fever and pain and says his recovery should improve by Saturday.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Benjamin Blank
Hickman
Poll Tax Payments Must Be Made In Person
Property owners may mail property taxes by check to avoid crowds at collectors. Poll taxes, however, must be paid in person at the city, county, and school district offices. Officials emphasize in person payment for poll taxes to prevent delays and lines.
Installation of Officers Tonight in Amarillo Lodge
Amarillo Lodge No. 479 Knights of Pythias will install officers for the first half of 1928 at 7:30 tonight in Carpenters hall East Seventh street. A large class will receive ranks under Past Grand Chancellor James Bowen of Amarillo and Special Deputy Grand Chancellor John W Mackey of Breckenridge who has been here ten days as representative of Grand Chancellor L 8 Lacey of the Grand Lodge of Texas.
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Amarillo Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Carpenters Hall
East Seventh Street
James Bowen
Amarillo
John W. Mackey
Breckenridge
Mackey
Ranger To Aid in Cattle Tick War
Ranger Light Townsend has been sent to Wharton County to aid officials in enforcing tick eradication regulations. The action follows a State Sanitary Livestock Commission report noting local difficulty and cattlemen’s alleged defiance of dipping orders requesting ranger cooperation.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Ranger
Townsend
Wharton County
R. L. Robertson
State Sanitary Livestock Commission
Urges Men and Boys to Kill Off Rabbits in Cemetery
Durant Oklahoma January 20 Rabbits have destroyed shrubbery at the local cemetery prompting Mayor R L Crudup to ask men and boys with dogs and guns to help rid the grounds of the animals.
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United Presa
Furniture Leaks Trigger Army Captain's Court Martial
Captain J. Le land Bass of the United States Army faced a court martial in Chicago over alleged furniture leakage during transit to Michigan. He was charged under the 95th Article of War for conduct unbecoming an officer and accused of sponsoring liquor in his shipment when moving from Chicago to Selfridge Field Michigan.
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Chicago
Jan
J. Leland Bass
United States Army
Michigan
Bass
Selfridge Field
Organic reunion of churches deemed unwise and impossible
New York January 20 The Rev Dr Carl Reiland Liberal Episcopal minister says the organic reunion of Anglican and Roman Catholic churches is unwise and impossible He urges mutual recognition of branches ministers worship and a conceded mutual verity as the only path to Christian unity, noting the challenge for the era.
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United Press
New York
Carl Reiland
United Press Today
Malines
Petty Thieves Reported Busy. Stolen Items Tallied
Police reports show multiple thefts last night. John Trance of Cleveland street reported a stolen gold watch and chain. Mrs. F. R. Trundene, at Fifth and Madison, reported five silk dresses and a mesh bag stolen. A 1927 Buick was reported stolen in Plainview, license 421 775.
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John Trance
Cleveland Street
F. R. Trundene
Fifth
Madison Streets
Plainview
Faraday foresaw radio's future and a more civilized race
The article recalls Faraday’s remark to a British statesman about future use of electricity. It notes imagined wonders like global communication, then envisions a peaceful future where civilization expands to Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico, with open skies and less crowded cities, contrasting with crime and exploitation.
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United States
Faraday
Mr. Hale
Ruth Snyder
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma County Officials to Trial in Maladministration Case
Three Blaine county commissioners faced trial in district court in Watonga Oklahoma with Assistant Attorney General P K Morrill leading the prosecution following a petition from citizens alleging maladministration.
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Oklahoma
United Presa
Watonga
Okla
Robbery Charge Filed Against Roy Jackson
Roy Jackson was charged with robbery with firearms after a hold up at McCabe grocery earlier this month. He was arrested by the sheriff's department and held for the grand jury convening Monday.
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Roy Jackson
Sheriff's Department
McCabe
Jackson
Hawaiian language paper Kuokoa quits after 66 years of publication
The Kuokoa, Hawaii’s oldest Hawaiian language newspaper, ends publication after 66 years. President Lorrin A. Thurston cites a steep loss and a shift to English education among Hawaiians as key factors. English dominance threatens remaining foreign language papers and language schools.
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Hawaii
International News Service
Honolulu
Krokoa
Lorrin A. Thurston
Advertiser Publishing Co., Ltd
Thurston
Kuokoa
Islands
Hoku
Star
Hilo
Stephen L. Desha
Nippu Jiji
March 15 Last Day for Filing Income Returns
J B Lillibridge deputy collector announces March 16 as the deadline for income tax returns. He reports federal forms are available at his Washington office and at room 243 in the Federal building where local businessmen may obtain them.
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J. B. Lillibridge
Internal Revenue Department
Collector of Internal Revenue
Washington
Lillibridge
Federal Building
Dried Frog Heart Revived By Russian Scientist
Professor Morossov of Moscow reports drying a frog heart to 60 percent weight then reactivating it with salt solution and Haberlandt hormones. The heart pulsated for five hours and sped up under hormonal influence, suggesting the heart can function more independently than thought. No therapy yet, but potential revival aid for heart attack victims is hoped.
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Ay International
Berlin
Professor Morossov
Profesor Morossow
Institute of Experimental Biology
Moscow
Ringer
Haberlandt
Morosson
Redistricting Talk Sets Saturday Potter County Session
The proposal to redistrict Potter county commissioners precincts will come before the commissioners court tomorrow afternoon. It was postponed last Saturday due to an absent commissioner. Attending will be members of the Amarillo Real Estate board.
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Potter County
Amarillo Real Estate Board
Victim Named in Missouri Gun Battle
Buffalo Missouri January 20 a man shot and killed in a gun battle with Sheriff George H Simmons has been identified as Guy Cornett owner of a garage at Stark City Missouri He formerly lived in Oklahoma and is survived by a wife and four children.
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United Press
Buffalo
George H. Simmons
Guy Cornett
Stark City
Missouri
Oklahoma
Trial of Preacher On Gun Charge Set
Fort Worth Texas January 20 Trial of Rev Noel Snow charged with carrying a pistol after a church fight last fall was continued Friday. The case will be set for some time in March.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Noel Snow
Here
German Railroads Offer Luxurious Sleeping Cars
German railroads unveil new sleeping and dining cars aimed at American tourists. Each compartment features maple wood, Goblin drapery, Persian carpet, hot and cold water, mirrors, and reading lamps with sound-absorbing underfoot felt. Berlin tourism officials expect 150000 American visitors next year amid a Berlin season in May and June.
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International News Service
Herlin
Berlin
Irish Free State President Visits U S
Irish Free State President William T Cosgrave arrived in New York amid orderly crowds and police control. He was greeted by Mayor Walker at City Hall after supporters of the opposition party were moved from Battery Park. The procession showcased strong ties between Ireland and American supporters.
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Associated Press
New York
Battery Park
William T. Cosgrave
Lindy Second in Child Hero Poll in Emporia
Fourth grade students in Emporia Kansas named George Washington first and Charles A Lindbergh second as their heroes in a local poll conducted January 20. The item also notes a Life magazine vaudeville gag about a nurse and twin girls.
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Lindy
United Press
Emporia, Kan
Charles A. Lindbergh
George Washington
Smith Pond to try again for air mark
Capt. Charles Kingsford Smith and Lieut. George Pond planned another attempt to break the world airplane endurance record after their latest flight failed from fuel exhaustion. They had flown 60 hours and four minutes, well past the German holders of 52 hours 22 minutes 51 seconds.
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United Preea
San Francisco
Tan
Charles Kingsford-Smith
George Pond
Woeld
Cox Names Smith as Democratic Presidential Nominee
Former Ohio Governor James M. Cox declares Al Smith the Democratic party’s choice for president. Cox, visiting New York, says Smith would make a great president and has captured the imagination of voters nationwide.
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New York
Dan
al Smith
Democratic Party
James M. Cox
Ohio
Smith
Cox
Game Night To Be Given by Legion
The American Legion hosts game night this evening at the Legion home for members ex service men and their families. Officials say an interesting program is planned with no quiet moments and refreshments will be served.
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American Legion
Legion
Fifteenth Gangland Victim Fall in St. Louis Shootout
In a St. Louis gun battle last night a bootleg extortion gang war claimed a fifteenth victim. One unidentified gangster was killed and another was probably fatally wounded by machine guns and automatic pistols.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Pierson Returns From El Paso Court
Judge Lee P. Pierson has returned from El Paso after a week in federal court on business. He maintains his law offices in the Rule building and is interested in state politics. He has previously offered himself as a candidate.
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Lee P. Pierson
el Paso
Pierson
Judge Pierson
Defeated Narrowly for Judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals
The candidate ran for the Court of Criminal Appeals and was defeated by a harrow margin, finishing far behind the leading contender.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
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