Hamlin Confession Read Defense Grilling Hamlin Murder Trial
Amarillo jury hears confession of George Hamlin who killed his wife in 1934 35 and testimony from Sheriff Adams about sightings at the Hamlin home during Hamlin’s absence. Peddler Percy Baker later testified a man in khaki was seen at the home January 4. Defense questioned motive and Hamlin’s sanity.
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Gene Elo Farwell
George
Hamlin
Amarillo
Palmer County
E. A. Simpson
Bill Adams
Percy Baker
Adams
E. T. Miller
W. Scott Johnson
Miller
Simpson
Shad
Queen Mary Transforms From Queen to Queen Mother
Queen Mary endures the monarch's death with steady poise at Sandringham. She weeps briefly as King George VI dies, then regains calm while informing royal relatives. Now queen mother, she remains in good health and may continue public duties, pleasing Britons who still see her as the monarch.
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Sandringham
England
Mary
Edward
Sandringham House
Edward VIII Reaches Reign After George V Death
London dispatch reports Edward VIII ascending to the throne after the death of George V. The Prince of Wales flew from Sandringham to London by private aircraft, becoming the first British monarch to travel by air. He visited St James's Palace, Buckingham, and York House before resuming official duties as king.
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London
Edward VIII
Prince of Wales
George V
Sandringham House
Edward
St. James
British Empire
Buckingham Palace
Duke of Gloucester
Gloucester
York House
King Edward VIII Seen As Man Of Resolve By Biographer
British biographer portrays Edward Albert Windsor as a decisive, self directed ruler with steady duty minded nature and courage. Observers note he differs in temperament from his predecessors yet may inherit their strengths to navigate forthcoming troubled years. A postwar prince of Wales reportedly adopted a simple code after serving in the war.
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Edward VIII
Victoria
Edward VII
George V
Prince of Wales
Two Children Die in Kerosene Explosion Near Seagoville
In Dallas County near Seagoville, a kerosene blast last night killed four year old Leroy Riley and fourteen year old Minnie Riley and severely burned three adults. The incident occurred when Wesley Riley, 37, tried to rekindle a kitchen fire by pouring kerosene from a five gallon can, causing a deadly explosion at the family home.
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Dallas
Seagoville
Wesley Rlley
Leroy Riley
Minnie Riley
Madman theory blamed for plane crash deaths
The Dallas Morning News reports a theory that a madman aimed at self destruction caused the American Airlines crash near Goodwin Arkansas, killing 17. Investigations by airline officials are under way and findings cite a found pistol, a pilotless control room, and a passenger seeking extra life insurance.
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Dallas
U.P
American Airlines
Dallas Morning News
Airlines
C. R. Smith
Chicago
Goodwin
Ark
New York
TODAY Page 9 column notes on Kipling and authors
Arthur Brisbane writes in The Globe on day’s topics and the editor notes. Kipling’s books sold millions and he earned a large annual income from The Jungle Books. Samuel Johnson and Milton received far less for their works, yet endure longer in memory. Major at Rochester, N. Y. pages today.
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Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Brisbane
Kipling
Samuel Johnson
Rasselas
Milton
Johnson
Ouster bomb is only dud in Hauptmann case
Gov. Harold G. Hoffman faced impeachment talk after sparing Bruno Richard Hauptmann. A joint legislative session heard his brief appearance as the air of threat faded and he read a message to lawmakers, with opponents voicing reservations but no immediate move to remove him.
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Dale Harrison
Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Townsendites Aims to Beat Buchanan in Texas District
Townsendites organized to back Ayres K. Ross for Congress in Buchanan's district, naming the 57 year old Austin attorney and real estate dealer as candidate. The drive drew representatives from ten central Texas counties as James Buchanan heads the House Appropriations Committee.
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Austin
U.P
James Buchanan
House Appropriations Committee
Ayres K. Ross
Ross
Oklahoma
Townsend Club
Texas
Buchanan
House Ready To Pass Yet Baby Bond Bill
The House leadership planned swift passage of a baby bond payment bill after the Senate approved it 74 to 16. The measure would pay off more than 2 billion dollars in adjusted service certificates in 50 dollar cashable tenders, reaching President Roosevelt's desk if the House approves without time-wasting changes.
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Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Borah
Idaho
Harrison
Mississippi
Farm Plan Faces Senate Opposition in Amendments
In Washington on January 21 powerful senate opposition emerged against hurrying the administration's new farm plan through an amended appropriation bill. Democrats and Republicans urged treatment on its merits as standalone legislation. The plan aims for AAA goals via cash benefits to farmers in a soil conservation program, though President's advisors reportedly disagree on details.
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Nathan Robertson
Washington
Senate
House
AAA
Eddie Cantor Target Plot Reported by Paper
The Examiner said Eddie Cantor was the target of an extortion plot threatening his five daughters unless 5000 dollars were paid. Two letters were received at his Beverly Hills home on successive days. Cantor turned the matter over to authorities and was advised not to comply. His limousine and chauffeur transported the cash as the plot unfolded.
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Los Angeles
Eddie Cantor
Cantor
Beverly Hills
Itinerant watchmaker on trial for killing 12 boys in Schwerin
Adolf Seefeld, 65, known as Uncle Tick Tock, faced trial in Schwerin on January 21 for the murders of 12 boys ages four to ten over the past two years. The case centers on a benevolent appearing suspect linked to the crimes.
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Schwerin
Germany
Adolf Seefeld
Sefeld
Uncle Tick Tock
Epileptic fit speculated in Hamlin murder trial
The George Hamlin murder trial reopened amid rumors of a courtroom epileptic fit. Dr W Scott Johnson diagnosed a Jacksonian epilepsy attack connected to a head injury, with longtime attorney Dusty Miller citing prior Oakland medical testimony. Prosecutors remained silent as coverage shifted to other local news.
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Farwell
W. Scott Johnson
Hamlin
Reese Tatum
E. T
Dusty” Miller
Oakland
Atortneys
Tickets Selling Fast for Tobacco Road Play
Tickets for Tobacco Road are selling rapidly with sales at City Drug No 1 on Polk Street from 9 am to 6 pm. After 6 pm, the box office at the municipal auditorium opens for the 8 45 pm performance. Prices range 55 cents to 2 20 dollars, with mailed orders held if paid. unpaid reservations will be released to meet demand.
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Tobacco Road
City Drug
U S MOURNS KING S DEATH
President Roosevelt led the nation in mourning King George V of England. White House events were cancelled and messages sent to King Edward VIII, Queen Mary, and British officials. Hull will visit the British ambassador to convey regrets. The British embassy lowered flags to half staff and mourning began.
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Washington
Roosevelt
George V
England
White House
Edward VIII
Mary
Cordell Hull
Ronald Lindsay
Stars and Stripes
Rosevelt
Imperial Command Dissolves Jap Diet
Tokyo January 21 The Japanese diet was dissolved today by imperial command as opposition to the government grew. Emperor Hirohito read the dissolution order at 315 PM and both houses adjourned. The action followed a government plan to forestall a non confidence motion by Seiyukai leaders amid a long running dispute with Minseito over government operations.
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Tokyo
Imperial Command
Hirohito
Seiyukai
Minseito Party
Turned His Back On King of England
Toledo reporter Webb Miller recalls a morning when King George VI bowed to him as he rode along Rotten Row bridle path. The king greeted passersby without guards, demonstrating democracy and earning love for his solidity, dignity, courage, and humanity.
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King of England
Webb Miller Toledo
U.P
King George
England
Edward VII Ascends As King After George V Dies
The 41 year old Edward reaches St James's within 12 hours of his father's death as Britain mourns George V at Sandringham. Proclamation planned for tomorrow. body to be moved to London Thursday. Privy Council to meet for accession with Edward’s first official declaration.
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Edward
St. James
Great Britain
George V
Sandringham
Norfolk
London
Privy Council
Royal Funeral and Ascension Mark Empire Mourning
King George dies before midnight as Queen Mary bears up with courage. Princess Elizabeth joins royal family at Saint Mary of Magdalene Church for a holy communion led by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The private ship is piloted by the new monarch as the realm awaits homage from 450 million subjects. The princes wear black as Mary and children mourn beside the king’s bier while officials confer in London.
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Royal
George
Mary
Saint Mary of Magdalene’s Church
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Lon
Duke of York Next in Line for British Throne
London January 18 Great Britain gains a new heir as Edward VIII becomes king. The Duke of York, second son of King George V, is now the heir apparent with the line of succession outlined, including Elizabeth and Margaret Rose as the king's nieces and other royal members. Timber prices are noted as low with a pointer to John Maynard Lee at 800 W 5th.
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London
Great Britain
Duke of York
George V
Edward VIII
Edward
England
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Duke of Gloucester
Duke of Kent
Prince Edward George Nichlas Patrick
Princess Mary
Countess of Harewood
Viscount Lascelles
Gerald Lascelles
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity
Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with temperatures around 23 degrees. Wednesday should be fair and slightly warmer with cooler extremes across the region, while western Texas and extreme southeast New Mexico see similar fair, warmer trends and a slight temperature drop tonight in the far southeast.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
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T. E. Johnson
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