Indianapolis Mayor Fight Tangles City Government
A police guard was posted at the office of L. Bert Slack as two Republican claimants, Ira M. Holmes and Joseph L. Hogue, sought to oust Democrat mayor Slack. The city council, in a split vote, voided its November election of John L. Duvall, prompting payroll doubt and multiple legal suits over rightful control of city hall.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
L. Bert Slack
Ira M. Holmes
Joseph L. Hogue
Clyde E. Robinson
Holmes
John L. Duvall
Duvall
Circuit
Maude E. Duvall
Hogue
Lew Shank
Indiana Supreme Court
Shank
Palisades To See Growth During Year
W B Simmons founder notes Palisades will grow in 1928 at a rapid pace similar to past years as Amarillo maintains strong conditions. Founders Members elected 1928 directors including W H Brymer James A Bush Lester Stone Oscar D Randal and A H Willborn with Brymer re elected president and treasurer. Offices moved to 107 West Sixth Street in the Oliver Eakle building.
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Palisades
Plains
W. B. Simmons
California
Amarillo
Mr. Simmons
Panhandle
The
W. H. Brymer
Brymer and
Atwood
James A. Bush
Lester Stone
Oscar D. Randal
Randal Drug Stores
A. H. Willborn
Willborn Brothers
W.H. Brymer
O. D. Randal
West Sixth Street
Oliver-Eakle Building
Old Tacks Program For a Bigger Better Amarillo
A list of proposed improvements for Amarillo including lower utility rates, more parks and trees, extended lake access, new golf course, fewer railroad crossings, expanded city services, and targeted efforts to attract industry while improving livability amid plans to widen thoroughfares and regulate emergency vehicle driving.
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Amacillo
San Jacinto
Amarillo
The Tactless Texan Letter From Pampa Sparks Quick Rebuttal
An Amarillo Globe reader discusses an extraordinary letter from engineer E. M. Carter of Pampa about dissection of murderers and transplant gossip, then corrects circulation figures and smallpox notes. He also mocks a famed alienist misidentification at a state asylum.
City Development group outlines three year farm drive plan
The Farm Movement of City Development outlined its objective to recruit more dirt farmers for the Panhandle, pledging a campaign lasting at least three years. Morning talks covered a possible farm exhibit train through the Midwest, advertising and sales plans. Speakers included Black, Col. Haines, F. H. Hill, Dr. O. H. Lloyd Vega, Col. R. P. Smythe, G. G. Kemp, James W. Stevens, M. R. Avery, and Sam Braswell, with a luncheon for West Texas chamber guests at the Amarillo hotel. Detailed campaign plans were to be finalized in the afternoon.
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Panhandle
Middle West
Black
Haines
F. H. Hill
Pan
White House Breakfasts Resumed With Senators
President Coolidge hosted a breakfast for a bipartisan group of senators at the White House. Republicans Bing ham Connecticut Brookhart Town Ciuzens Michigan Cutting New Mexico Deneen Illinois and Democrats Barkley Kentucky Black Alabama Bratton New Mexico Broussard Louisiana Caraway Arkansas Copeland New York Dill Washington Edwards New Jersey attended.
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White House
Coolidge
Bingham
Connecticut
Brookhart
Town
Ciuzens
Michigan
Cutting
New Mexico
Deneen
Illinois
Barkley
Kentucky
Black
Alabama
Bratton
Broussard
Louisiana
Caraway
Arkansas
Copeland
New York
Dill
Edwards
New Jersey
Roosevelt Jr Praises GOP Regime Before Kansas Republicans
Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr lauded the Republican leadership of Calvin Coolidge before Kansas Republicans, arguing misrule under Democrats ended seven years earlier and urging a candidate with administrative ability and resolve to keep progress moving. He attacked Tammany Hall and Governor Al Smith, urging farmer organization and fairer policy on prohibition and religious liberty.
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United Prose
Topeka
Kan
Republican Party
Coolidge
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Kansas
Roosevelt
Heflins
Tammany
Tammy Hall
al Smith
White House
Youth Suspended Term Sought in Liquor Trial
George Heath a youthful farm market worker faced district court on liquor violation charges after allegedly selling a pint to two officers. Heath claimed the liquor was taken to officers who said they were ill. officers testified they did not complain of illness. Defense sought suspended sentence if convicted. Dennis Gladys, also charged, was postponed.
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George Heath
District Criminal Court
Heath
Dennis Gladys
Alleged Maser Draws Big Fine in City Court
A hotel employee paid a $100 fine in Amarillo Police Court on a disturbance and mash ing charge. Judge Buck Miller presided. The defendant allegedly accosted a prominent Amarillo woman at a local theater, who left the show and alerted an officer after a brief pursuit.
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Buck Miller
Amarillo
J Ray Wins Straw Vote at Amarillo Lions Club
An Amarillo man named J Ray topped a straw poll for president at a Lions club luncheon beating Hoover by two votes. Results showed Ray 17 Hoover 15 Lindbergh 1 Donahey 2 Reed 2 the Tackless Texan 1 Coolidge 1 Smith 2 Bryan 1 Mellon 1 and any Democrat 1. Ray declined to run as W H Holmes spoke on oil stabilization.
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Amarillo
J. Ray
Herbert Hoover
Lions Club
Mr. Ray
al Smith
New York
Hoover
Lindbergh
Donahey
Reed
Texan
Coolidge
Smith
Bryan
Mellon
Thomsie Bean
R. J. Fowlkes
E. J. Zimmerman
Albert Brown
Birth Announcement for Garland Houston Smith Jr
Mr and Mrs R R Smith Jr announce the birth of a seven pound boy Sunday afternoon at Northwest Texas hospital. The baby will be named Garland Houston. Mr Smith is proprietor of Model 1 grocery on West Tenth Street.
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R. R. Smith Jr
Bivins
Northwest Texas Hospital
Garland Houston
Smith
West Tenth Street
Salvage idea for murderers sparks letters to Tack
E M Carter of Pampa Texas writes to Tack in the Globe arguing that murderers’ usable body parts could help crime victims and society. He cites Ruth Snyder and a Dallas ear sale as examples and urges humane salvage rather than waste while wishing a Happy New Year.
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Pampa
E. M. Carter
Dallas
Hickman
Ruth Snyder
Rasmus
Tack
California
Real Newspaperman Tack Calls Out Globe Commentary
A reader critiques a Globe column on Arthur Brisbane and the paper’s delivery. He complains of over‑telegraphed content, pricing, and the paper’s reach from Amarillo to Vega and Hereford, urging better service and a longer view of the outside world. He notes The Globe mails Brisbane’s Denver Post column from San Antonio and discusses newspaper economics. He asks for improved local coverage and delivery reliability.
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Arthur Brisbane
Amarillo
Brisbane
Jin
Denver Post
Tack
Vega
Channing
Pampa
Claude
Canyon
Hereford
Colorado
Mr. Brisbane
Globe
Telegraph
San Antonio
Underwood
Scout Court to See Many Aspirants
More than twenty boys will take the rank of Eagle scout at the Eagle Court of Honor on February 22, according to scout executive Tom Nelson. A Court of Honor is set for 7 30 tonight in the Municipal auditorium to prepare local boys for the February big court. Leading the Panhandle group are Billy Evans 13 of Guymon and Donald Richardson 18 of Canadian. Billy has 45 merit badges and Donald 30. Both strive to complete the full scout scorecard of merit awards. Nelson, back from a regional Dallas conference, is optimistic for Panhandle scouting next year.
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Eagle Court of Honor
Tom Nelson
Panhandle
Billy Evans
Guymon
Donald Richardson
Billy
Donald
Nelson
Dallas
Water fowl season ends today in Texas
The Texas water fowl open season closes today for ducks geese and other water fowl as sportsmen head toward fishing and summer venues. Local hunters take parting shots today eight months until next season while birds may be kept in cold storage until February 10 but must be removed by that date or face arrest and fines per Game Warden S. D. Turner.
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Texas
S. D. Turner
Woman 75 Never Left Home Dies in Smithland
Melissa Turman Shattuck, age 75, who spent her life in Smithland never leaving the town except once when she traveled seven miles to Oto, died at her home. She moved to Smithland with her family on August 18, 1853. The obituary notes her long local residence and limited travel, marking a notable life spent within the community.
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Smithland
Melissa Turman Shattuck
Oto
Sunday Sunday movies and politics in Canandragua
Townspeople in Canandragua New York vote to allow Sunday movies after residents carpool to city hall. The article contrasts this with opponents who protested rent day practices. It also references Mussolini and the League of Nations amid a brutal massacre of 1500 Chinese by alleged bolshevists, noting death and starvation.
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Canandragua
New York State
City Hall
Weather summary shows cold and warm swings across months
The report notes mean temperatures above and below normal across several months from September 1927 to April. It records highs and lows, total precipitation ranging from trace to 14 inches, and patterns of sunny, partly cloudy, and cloudy days. Frosts and thunderstorms occurred, with a notable cold spell in December and a warm January.
Amarillo Herald as Highway Hub Highlighted by Expert
Harry Locke, renowned highway engineer, spends days in Amarillo working with the Panhandle Auto club on Potter county road issues. He says Amarillo is the hub of trans continental and interstate routes and urges road development to sustain rising traffic and tourist travel, noting the plains dirt roads suffice when dragged but lack durable construction. He foresees a bright future for Amarillo and the Panhandle as highways expand attracting homeseekers and investment.
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Harry Locke
Panhandle Auto Club
Potter County
Locke
W. G. Hill
Amarillo
Mr. Locke
Globe
Panhandle
School Tax Office Extends Hours To 11 Tonight
George M Waddell school tax collector extends office hours to 11 this evening to accommodate those unable to pay during the day. About 90 percent of the $450000 total is expected to be paid by closing. about 1000 more names than 1927. Waddell projects 96 percent paid by August 1 as penalties for late payment loom. Taxpayers urged to pay today. checks mailed today will be accepted.
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Tack
Globe
Underwood
Carerier
Old Tack
Amarillo
Southwest
Missouri
Kansas
Wichita
George M. Waddell
Waddell
Blankenship Baby Dies at Family Home
Allison A. Blankenship six months old son of Mr and Mrs Ernst Blankenhip died at the family home 805 Green Street. The body was taken to Blackburn Funeral Home to be prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Allison A. Blankenship
Ernst Blankenship
Green Street
Blackburn
Lone Eagle Chases Air Trail Over Route Columbus
In a moving update from Kansas City and Caracas, Col. Charles A. Lindbergh launches Spirit of St. Louis for St. Thomas as a 1000 mile leg of his circumnavigation citing gratitude to Venezuela. The voyage celebrates aviation progress and showcases the Lone Eagle’s symbolic air bridge to the Caribbean.
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Lone Eagle
Columbus
United Press
Maracay
Venezuela
Charles A. Lindbergh
Associated Press
Caracas
Venezula
Christopher Columbus
Lesser Antilles
Caribbean
Atlantic
Eagl
Thomas
Virgin Islands
Lindbergh
St. Louis
Republic
Air
Charlie Lindbergh
Government rests case in Burns trial amid stock market notes
The government rested its case against Harry F. Sinclair and W. J. Burns for contempt over detectives shadowing jurors in the Fall-Sinclair trial. Hudson led a motor group as pool operations influenced trading. Foreign exchange opened easier and a long list of major stocks traded, including American Can, American Locomotive, Bethlehem Steel, DuPont, General Electric, General Motors, U.S. Steel, and many others in a broad market snapshot.
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New York
Associated Press
Rayuk Cigar
Montana Power
Greene
Nanea
Atchison
U. S. Steel
Common
Radio
Freeport
Texas
Peoples Gas
Commonwealth Power
Consolidated Gas
United Press
Washington
Government Today
Harry F. Sinclair
W. J. Burns
Burns
Sinclair
Strong
Hudson
Motor Group
Dupont
Union Pacific
General Railway
James E. Bennett & Company
Atl P.m. American Can
American Locomotive
American Smelting
American Tele. & Telx
Anaconda Copper
Atchison, Topeka & S. F
Aly Baltimore & Ohio
Barnsdale Corporation
Bethlehem Steel
California Petroleum
Cerro de Pasco
Chicago & Alton HM
Consolidated Cigars
Dodge Motors
Dupont de Nemours
Famous Players
Fleishchmann Yeas
General Asphalt
General Electric
General Motors
Great Western
Suga
Houston Oil
Hudson Motors
Hup Motors
Illinois Central Inspiration Copper
International Harvester
International Nickel
Kansas City Southern
Kennecott Copper
Sage Oil
Mack Trucks
Chicago & Northwestern Chile Copper
Chrysler
Coca Cola Marland Oil
Mexican Seaboard Oil
Middle States Oil
Missouri, Anes & Texas
Missouri Pacific
c.Isesceese
Montgomery Ward & Co
Nash Motors
Packard Motor
Pan-American Pet
Pennsylvania
Pere-Marquette
Phillips Petroleum Pure Oil
of America
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Shell Union Oil
Sinclair Coas
Shelly Oil
Southern Pac
Southern Railway
Studebaker
Texas Gulf Sulphur
Texas Oil
Texas & Pacific
Texas Pacific
Coa
U. S. Rubber
United States Steel
Victor Talking Machine
White Eagle O
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