Mayor Walker Quits Booze for Healthier Life
Mayor James J. Walker announced via Rev. Dr. Reisner that he has stopped drinking champagne or any alcohol since September. The mayor, who follows a diet avoiding alcohol for health, says his meals now consist of chicken and tea, with coffee also forbidden by his physician. Public impact noted as youth imitate officials.
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Associated Press
New York
James J. Walker
Christian F. Reisner
Chelsea
Wilson
New York World Today
Walker
Reisner
Controversy Over Hickman Defense Tactics and Public Gain
A letter-writer questions Hickman defense funds and the lawyers and alienists involved, accusing them of seeking fame and profit from a high-profile case. The piece argues public indifference to reputations and notes growth in Amarillo and other regional towns, alongside calls to address stray horses and animal welfare amid a harsh oil boom era.
Graft Shame Cited and Global Trade Quip
TODAY is charged with taking a paltry graft of 950 while musing that the United States would help itself to a far larger sum. The piece mocks Brazil based graft and notes Lloyd George’s remark about American business dominance in South American trade. It ends with a jab that the British are not shy.
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Lloyd George
Brazil
J. H. Rinehart
South Court Apts
Bremerton, Wash
Lindbergh Vips Caracas Heads to Pan American Ball
United Press dispatch from Caracas reports hundreds lining the streets to greet Col Charles A. Lindbergh who arrived from Maracay aboard the lone Venezuelan flying field yesterday. He will meet Pan American hosts at lunch and attend a game between American and Santa Marta Nationals, with President Gomez hosting a ball at Paradise club tonight.
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United Press
Caracas
Venezuela
Maracay
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Good Will
Pan- American Society
Field of Americans
Santa Marta
Gomez
Paradise Club
Old Tack's Program for a Bigger Better Amarillo
A historical list of civic goals for Amarillo including lower rates for utilities and rents, cleaner streets, more parks, and new public facilities. Calls for a municipal pool, golf course, viaducts, and elimination of railroad crossings. Aims to attract new industry and improve livability with regulated services and infrastructure.
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Old Tack
Amarillo
Imite
North
Amanllo
San Jacinto
Emerg
Se Nocesnatio
Rail agents to meet here next January convention noted
L B Shepherd executive secretary of the Texas Association of Ticket and Freight Agents says the group plans to meet in Amarillo next January. He is general agent for Missouri Pacific passenger department based in Dallas and says a side trip to Carlsbad Cavern may be included if the convention is held in Amarillo.
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Amarillo
L. B. Shepherd
Texas Association of Ticket and Freight Agents
Shepherd
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Dallas
Carlsbad
Sandino Men Desert After Severe Fight
In Managua on January 30, reports say General Augustino Sandino has vanished from sight and his forces have scattered. Marines report quiet in Quilali region after air attacks and El Chipo te deserted. Desertions followed a January 14 defeat, with small groups fleeing southward from Nueva Segovia toward Esteli.
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Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Augustino Sandino
Quilali
Sandino
el Chipote
Condega
Department of
Esteli
Nueva Segovia
Wife on trial for slaying of husband in Louisiana
In Homepr La Essie Jowers 80 and J Elisha Swift 43 go on trial for the killing of ex minister J Frank Jowers. Swift reportedly confessed claiming he struck with a sledge hammer as the couple stood by the victim. The body was found weighted with scrap iron in Caney Creek five weeks after disappearing. Both were judged sane by a lunacy commission January 9 with no defense plans announced.
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Homepr
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Essie Jowers
J. Elisha Swift
J. Frank Jowers
Swift
Jowers
Caney Creek
Haynesville
Set
Mrs Roosevelt Clashes With Two Washington Women Groups
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt head of New York Democratic women's activities shows discord with the National Women's Democratic Law Enforcement League and the Federation of Democratic Women. Letters reveal a split over attendance at a convention and a disagreement over lobbying for Children’s Bureau backed legislation and the federation's title claiming broad Democratic female support.
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Associated Press
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Wolf Hides Stolen From City Business
Entry reported at Seifert Produce and Hide Company located at 200 South Buchanan Street. Sixteen wolf hides missing, police records indicate.
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Seifert Produce and Hide Company
South
Buchanan Street
Dallas Girl Threatened In Two Letters
Mary Lou Bills, 13, remained under guard at home in Dallas after a geese themed threat and a second note from a man warning her life would be at risk if she did not stay away from school. Teachers viewed the second call as likely a pupil prank, and the girl was kept from attending classes.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Mary Lou Bills
Tack
McKinley School
The
Globe
Louis Mashburn
Huarshell Davidson Enlists in Infantry
Huarshell Davidson of Panhandle enlisted in the 23rd Infantry and is stationed at Fort Sam Houston. He left for Oklahoma City for final examinations after the local recruiting office resumed accepting original enlistments for the first time in over two weeks, per Sergeant James Lyles.
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Hurshell Davidson
Panhandle
23Rd Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Federal
Davidson
Oklahoma City
War Department
James Lyles
Amarillo Musings and Letters From the Globe
A poetic column by Jim Hutton offers social satire on the modern girl and attire, urging caution with freckle dust cosmetics, paired with reader letters about bus phones, a school box supper, and praise for Amarillo. A tribute from a visitor praises Texas hospitality and local institutions.
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Amarillo
Jim Hutton
Mr. Tack
Black people held in wave of theft arrests in Cleveland
Cleveland police records show several Black individuals, including Homer, arrested yesterday and today in petty theft cases. Homer faces charges for robbing Lee Reynolds of 20 dollars. Others are detained for stealing auto accessories, clothes, and other property from cars.
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Cleveland
Homer
Lee Reynolds
Taylor Street
Hickman Case Moves Ahead as Defense Exhausts Funds
Judge Trabucco denies delaying Hickman trial while alienists examine him. Walsh says he spent 600 dollars of his own money for Hickman’s defense and revealed a Kansas City fund existed. Juror Burch is excused for cause. Mrs. Amick fills the vacancy as the panel resumes.
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Walsh
Trabucco
Aid
Kansas City
Judson Burch
Burch
Mary Amick
Amarillo Men Kill Bob Cat on River Breaks
Amarillo men W T Moyers and Howard Savage report killing a large bobcat about 80 pounds along the Canadian river east of Tascosa. They also shot a smaller 15 pound bobcat. The report notes the 22 LR rifle used and describes the location as the breaks along the river.
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W. T. Moyers
Howard Savage
Amarillo
Tascosa
The Lust for New Cars and Endless Progress
A reflective poem by Edgar A. Guest laments the perpetual rush for newer car models. It traces a family's pride in a current vehicle, then follows the lure of innovation as makers release improved features. The verse argues progress relies on discontent, urging readers to celebrate newness while warning against complacency.
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Prominent Gulf system official dies after service
Rail official Hull, once division superintendent of the Gulf system, died after a long career with Santa Fe. He began as a bridge worker at Copperas Cove, rose to division superintendent at Beaumont, then Temple, and held directorships and Rotary membership. Survived by widow and two sons. Henderson also survived by widow, two sons, and two daughters. funeral plans pending.
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First National Bank
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Cecil Hull
San Antonio
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Henderson
Cartwright Returns From Water Meeting in Houston
T F Cartwright Amarillo city auditor attended the tenth annual short water works course in Houston Texas. He returned praising the Water Works association which sponsors the school and reported widespread attendance by water works officials from the southwest United States.
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Southwest
Houston
Texas
United States
T. F. Cartwright
Amarillo
Water Works Association
Kansas City Livestock Market Summary and Chicago Prices
Markets report from Kansas City and St Louis on January 30 with hog, cattle, sheep and fat lamb prices, top bids and general trends. Includes Liverpool cotton, grain review, Chicago produce and New York stock movements with notable gains and losses across major firms and commodities.
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The
Associated Press
ST. Louis
ST Louis
FINAL
Chicago
Injured cop collision on Fourth street with livestock agent
Motorcycle Officers Murr and Dunwoody collided with Arthur Walker driving the Fort Worth and Denver railway Livestock agent car at Fourth and Buchanan. Walker, hearing sirens, could not curb in time. Murr was injured and warned drivers to pull over to the curb when sirens sound. Cavener, a ro contractor worker, died from gas fumes. survived by widow and parents in Sulphur Oklahoma. body to be shipped for burial.
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Fort Worth
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Roconstruction Company
Amarillo
Cew Presbyterian Church
H. C. Cavener
Sulphur
Okla
Oklahoma
Baby Victim of Shooting Buried Today
Charles Brown Jr eight killed yesterday by his brother Elton Lloyd two while playing with their father's pistol. A pistol shot pierced the boy's lung and he died instantly. The boys woke early while seeking candy hidden in a bureau drawer. the parents slept in the same room and were unaware until the shot rang out.
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Globe
Dallas
Charles Brown, Jr
Elton Lloyd
Charles
Powder blast kills one at West Hanover fireworks plant
West Hanover Mass January 30 A powder explosion at the National Fireworks Company plant killed Cecil Pierk 16 and badly burned Eldon Chase 20 who was not expected to survive. Initial reports said several employees were hurt but 35 nearby workers escaped unharmed.
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United Press
West Hanoved
Mass
National Fireworks Company
Cecil Pierk
Eldon Chase
Salvation Army Worker Hurt by Wild Driver
Amarillo police seek driver who drove a Studebaker roadster into Salvation Army workers at Fourth and Polk streets Saturday night. A female worker was slightly injured and a musical instrument was broken.
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Amarillo
Fourth
Polk Streets
Amarillo Women Attend Regional Girl Scout Meet
Two Amarillo women, Mrs. M. L. Fuller and Mrs. Mildred Austill, will depart for San Antonio to join the annual conference of Girl Scout executives and officials. The Ninth regi conference covers Texas Ohio and New Mexico and marks Amarillo’s first paid executive representation.
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Amarillo
M. L. Fuller
Mildred Austill
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