Hamlin case spurs fierce Farwell trial talk and praise
Terse remarks praise Dusty Miller for quick action in Farwell as Hamlin’s epileptic fit is described as genuine by a doctor. The speaker blasts Amarillo rumors and compares courtroom realism to a decayed coconut exhibit. A broad weather and local note section follows with light anecdotes and a town’s missing dog hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Johnson
Hamlin
Farwell
Ernest
Dusty) Miller
Dusty
Mr. Johnson
Hike oil gas in Panhandle as railroad board raises output
The Railroad Commission raised allowable Panhandle oil production to 1 066 902 barrels daily effective February 1, with East Texas proration shifting to a flat rate of 432 264 barrels daily. Panhandle sweet gas expands by 17 871 000 cubic feet daily in East and 17 251 000 in West, while Panhandle sour gas drops 141 803 000 cubic feet daily. Statewide outside Panhandle sweet gas falls 15 212 000 cf daily. sour gas up 4 925 000 cf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Railroad Commission
Hexas
Bureau of Mines
Panhandle
East Texas
East Panhandle
Dear Tack ad seeks elderly widow caring work and child care
An elderly widow requests hourly or daily work including quilting, light housework, or caring for children. Address Mrs FC Sullivan 704 North Jackson Street. Also offering a fox terrier puppy about eight months old to a loving home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
North Jackson Street
Tack
Italy Admits Loss of Plane in War Sector
The Italian government announced the loss of an Italian bombing plane and the defeat of Ras Desta Demtu’s troops in the Italo-Ethiopian War. The Ethiopian government called for more troops as the League of Nations council met in Geneva, offering condolences to Britain over King George V’s death as Mussolini conveyed Italian sorrow and solidarity to Prime Minister Baldwin.
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Associated Press
Ras Desta Dem Tu
League of Nations’ Council
Geneva
Great Britain
George
Mussolini
Italy
Baldwin
George V
Raids Ordered on Anti Long Headquarters in New Orleans
In New Orleans on January 21 police chief George Reyer ordered raids on anti Long headquarters as polls opened in the state Democratic primary. Five men armed with shotguns and pistols were detained at the fifth ward headquarters and held until polls close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
W.P
George Reyer
Fifth Ward
Reyer
Miners Found Dead After Explosive Mine Blast Near Louisville
Rescue workers found the bodies of Kester Nobinger and Leland Ward, two of eight men trapped by a mine explosion near Louisville. The blast tore through the burning coal mine yesterday just before the day shift, killing at least two and likely leaving six others missing as rescuers work through hours of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Cole
Here
Kester Nobinger
Leland Ward
Mrs Molly Parks Dies At 80 In Amarillo Home
Mrs Molly Parks 80 of 1006 Monroe Street was found dead at her home this morning by relatives with the cause of death undetermined. Survived by two brothers I P and A G Parks of Amarillo. Body at Griggs Chapel pending funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Parks
Monroe Street
Sclons Adjourn in Respect to Ruler
Washington January 21 The House of Representatives in session adjourned for ten minutes to honor the memory of Ororge V, the ruler. The adjournment reflected a ceremonial pause in the chamber as a mark of respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
Ororge
Missing pets letters from community readers
A 1910 East Thirteenth Avenue reader seeks a back Scottie dog lost near Ma Hecks Grocery between Harrison and Tyler Streets. Another note asks for help finding a white and black fox terrier puppy described as “little” and cherished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Thirteenth Avenue
Harrison
Tyler
The Oil Game as Viewed by Poor White Man
Anonymous recounts oil drilling life with crude dialect and vivid scenes. A white man rigs operations on a hill while an Indian observer notes the toil and the oil boom. The poem traces wealth, gambling, liquor, jail, and cycles of loss tied to oil wealth.
Love Parade To Night On KGRE Schedule
KGRE radio lineup lists programs and times for Tuesday night including Love Parade at 2:00 and a sequence of music, news, drama and contests ending with Sign Off at 11:00. Notable entries include John Josey Presents, Hill Billy Tunes, Taylor King’s Music, Jack Armstrong, Vic Ardens Music, Hawaiian Melodies and Lloyd Snyder’s Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Josey
Hill
Taylor King
Jack Armstrong
Ray Noble
Vic Arden
Troy
The
Musical Tailors
Daniel Lieberfeld
Orches
U. P. News
Lloyd Snyder
Roosevelt summons new farm plan conference in Washington
President Roosevelt called another conference on farm legislation as Congress aims to resolve issues from the Supreme Court ruling invalidating the AAA. The House appropriations committee advances a deficiency bill authorizing 40 to 50 million dollars from federal funds for price adjustment payments to 1935 cotton producers under the 10 cents per pound loan program announced last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Supreme Court
AAA
House Appropriations Committee
Paul A. Porter
Highway Employee Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Dumas born Highway Department employee Guy Crigler, 32, died at Amarillo hospital after an appendicitis operation. He had been in town about a week and was a Methodist and Mason. Survived by wife Jessie Glynn Crigler and two brothers, a sister, with funeral arrangements pending at Boxwell Brothers Chapel and burial to be in Dumas.
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Guy Crigler
Highway Department
Dumas
Amarillo
Crigler
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Jessie Glynn Crigler
Jessie Daugherty
Joe
Poe Crigler
Mercer, Mo
Erdel Baim
Brinson
Boxwell Brothers Chapel
Camden Burial for Joseph C Harwell
The body of Joseph C Harewell, 27, an employee of Southwest Bell, died by his own hand in his Amarillo Hotel room. Coroner Bob Clark pronounced the death yesterday. The body rests at Griggs Chapel until 8 p.m. Friends may pay respects there. It will be sent at 9:45 p.m. for burial tomorrow in Camden, Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Harewell
Southwest Bell Telephone Company
Amarillo Hotel
Bob Clark
Griggs Chapel
Camden
Ark
Mrs. Roosevelt to Accept Invitation to Texas Centennial
Mrs. Roosevelt told reporters at a press conference that she would receive Mrs. Garner wife of the vice president today to accept an invitation to the Texas Centennial celebration in Washington on January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Garner
Texas
Evelyn Nesbit in New York Hospital Update
Evelyn Nesbit former wife of Harry K Thaw is a patient at Doctors Hospital New York. The hospital and Nesbit’s physician Dr Alexander Landers refuse to state the nature or gravity of the actress condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry K. Thaw i
Doctor's Hos Hospital
Patterson Jury Selected in Scottsboro Case at Morgan Court
Decatur Alabama January 21 A WPA jury of twelve white men was chosen in Morgan County Circuit Court to try Haywood Patterson one of the Scottsboro assault case defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
Morgan County
Haywood Patterson
Scottsboro
Hamlin Trial Scene Hears Attacks on Faked Fit Claims
The Amarillo case before Judge Tatum features defense questions about a supposed epileptic attack on Hamlin during a courtroom recess. Doctors testifying in Farwell assert the seizure was real and likely to recur, while prosecutors push ahead with a sanity defense and the admitted confession about his wife’s murder. The jury, largely farmers, faces days of testimony as observers note the trial’s intense public interest and travel between Farwell and Clovis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johnson
Hamlin
Farwell
Amarillo
Southwest
Dr. Johnson
Ernest Lakey
Miller
Johnson
N. J. Cleclak
Oakland
Tatum
Irene Hare
Bill Adams
Grady Hazlewood
Bob Underwood
Jim Martin
Pirona
Bovina
Martin
Veniremen
Potter County
Palmer County
Clovis
Hapr Ws
L. D. Lewis
The
Santa Fe
California
Feed the Hungry Appeal planned by Amarillo Chest
Plans were being completed today for Amarillo's Feed the Hungry Appeal as Community Chest leaders declare a $12,400 goal to cover five months of relief. Bishop Lucey heads a publicity committee while G A McCullough and Dr C W Seibel serve on others as 4,000 residents await aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Community Chest
Robert E. Lucey
G. A. McCullough
C. W. Seibel
KGNC
U. N. Olver
Walter Barlow
Chest Group
Fred DeCoster
DeCoster
Burley W Kerrick Dies of Injuries at Home
Burley W Kerrick, 27, died at his Claude area home twelve miles southwest after injuries from being thrown from his horse. Found unconscious by family on return from a visit, he never regained consciousness. Evidence near the house and the horse’s condition supported an accidental fall. Survived by widow Anita May, two year old son Richard, and his mother Mrs. D. L. Kerrick. Body at Griggs chapel pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley W. Kerrick
Claude
Anita May
Richard
D. L. Kerrick
Griggs Chapel
Old Fashioned Girl Favored By Catholic University Seniors
Washington January 21 The Old fashioned girl has come into her own with college seniors at Catholic University. In a survey of 35 seniors most will choose a wife for moral character over looks or wealth. Only one man valued looks. eleven cited moral character as decisive. College women were not in high demand as spouses. no votes placed for college women as first to fourth choice. The seniors see intelligence as important but distinguish it from a college education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Catholic University
London Tests Locked Curbs To Aid Traffic
Three miles of East End road will gain guard rails on both sides with interlocked crossings and signals to curb jaywalking. The plan includes pedestrian guard rails across the street to keep pedestrians from the roadway except at crossings, aiming to smooth traffic flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ministry of Transport
Jay
Blind lawyer admitted to Massachusetts Supreme Court
Blind since 1927 William E Powers 27 was admitted to practice before the Massachusetts Supreme Court and plans to open a Cumberland Rhode Island office. He ranked second in a 209 student class at Boston University School of Law last June, aided by his wife who read 4000+ cases. he does not use Braille and takes notes longhand with exam answers on a typewriter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
U.P
William E. Powers
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Cumberland
R. I. Powers
Boston University School of Law
Powers
Science reshapes egg yolk color by hen feed choices
At Ithaca New York on January 21, Prof L E Weaver of the New York State College of Agriculture says poultrymen can control yolk color by diet. Substituting white for yellow corn and limiting green feed yields light yolks, while more yellow corn and greens produce deeper yellow yolks. Tiny amounts of pimento or chili pepper can tint yolks to deep orange red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
U.P
L. E. Weaver
New York State College of Agriculture
Monument marks last important Indian battle
A granite monument dedicated by pioneers and sons of pioneers commemorates the last significant Inland Empire battle, the Battle of Four Lakes on September 1, 1858. It recalls 700 U.S. soldiers under Col. George Wright routing 5,000 Indian allies, with a subsequent decisive running battle and a lasting peace thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Old methods best, says veteran teacher in Mass
Lawrence, Mass. Jan. 21 A.P. Miss Sarah A. Barlow, a teacher of 48 years who recently retired after guiding more than 1,500 students, argues for traditional classroom methods. She insists home work remains essential and schools should balance play with seriousness, criticizing recent experimental trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
Sarah A. Barlow
Court changes sentence to allay enthusiasm
In Plymouth Massachusetts Oscar Varcoe aged 40 received a six month suspended sentence on a drunkenness charge. He thanked the judge and offered to take a year in jail if he drank again within two years. The judge replied that a year could be added now with a two year suspension if he relapsed, leaving Varcoe pleased and obedient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
U.P
Oscar Varcoe
Game industry reports 30 per cent sales rise
New York January 21. A craze for speculation boosts the game trade with a 30 percent sales rise. A leading game centers on real estate fever driving competition, creating housing shortages and soaring rents. The 1936 vogue favors big business themes, large scores, and high bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Gamesters
Boulder Dam Seen Ending Coast Quakes
In Des Moines Iowa on January 21 the newspaper notes the theory that Boulder Dam will terminate earthquakes in California, presenting a bold but unproven claim about the dam’s seismic effect. The item reads as a brief, noting public speculation rather than scientific consensus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Boulder Dam
California
Metalizing Sprayer Transforms Cloth Into Steel Skin
In Chicago on January 21 the Museum of Science and Industry installed a device that can metalize cloth in minutes, turning hats from felt into a dense metallic layer. The machine uses a high speed air turbine and a gas mix to spray tiny metal particles, coating wood, cement, cloth and more with permanent metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry
X ray to show heart at work expected soon
The Institute of Experimental Medicine in Sherdlovsk announces a method by which X rays may soon reveal the minute workings of the heart. Maria Ukolova, a young staff member, developed the technique with favorable notes from experts, potentially aiding diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdlovsk
Wu.p
Institute of Experimental Medicine
Maria Ukoova
Ukolova
Dam weight shift blamed for quakes says UP official
R A Kirkpatrick, special representative of Union Pacific Railroad, asserts that prior to dam construction silt and earth suspended in water flowed downstream at 330 tons per minute. He links this weight distribution to earthquakes. He also notes Neptune’s temperature around 400 degrees below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Kirkpatrick
Union Pacific Railroad
Kirkpatrick
Neptune
How Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Cold
Millions have found in Calotabs a valuable aid in treating colds. They take one or two tablets the first night and repeat on the third or fifth night if needed. Calotabs cleanses the intestinal tract of germ laden mucus and toxins, aiding nature to throw off a cold.
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Rurry
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Mrs. Roosevelt
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