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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

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Lone Bandit Robs Bank Messenger For 18000 On Bus

A lone bandit followed a First State Bank messenger into a Public Service bus in San Antonio, robbed him of about 18000, and fled in a nearby car. The driver was forced to stop and the bandit escaped as police and sheriff units hunted for him.

Associated Press San Antonio First State Bank of South Herbert Flack Main Plaza South Laredo Street Sheriff's Office

Wells faces death tonight if stay not granted

Austin June 13 Governor Moody must act today to grant a stay or commute the death sentence of C. C. Wells for the alleged murder of J. A. Mitchell of Colman. Wells’ execution, by electric chair, is scheduled for Huntsville state prison tonight after a reprieve dated May 31.

Associated Press Austin Moody C. C. Wells J. A. Mitchell Colman Huntsville State Wells

Air Features Tonight on Radio Chain and Stations

Radio listings describe Air Features Tonight across WARC New York and Chain stations with detections of KMOX KOIL WHAM and many others. It catalogs orchestra acts notable performers including George Olsen and Sannella, with multiple station blocks and concert bureau hour entries.

Wowo KMBC KOIL KMOX WSPD WISN WCCO WEAF New York Aleo WTAM Sannella Orchestra KYW KSD Kate Wimi WJAX WHAL WSMF WMC WFAA KPRE KSL KFT Concert Bureau Hour—Aleo Woy KPRO WRIC WWI WOW WSME WSM KOA Eotack Allen's Hotel Orchestra Aleo Wee WDAPF Kprc Om WJIZ New York and

Death gate visions in Brisbane reflects on murder and fate

Arthur Brisbane muses on afterlife as souls arrive at a gate labeled arrivals from the earth. He cites Louis Bennison’s murder of Margaret Lawrence and suicide, plus other figures like Father Foch and Mrs. Thaw, to illustrate how crime and death stem from human vice and neglect.

Earth Louis Bennison Margaret Lawrence Father Foch Thaw Pittsburgh

Homes for Sale Ad Picks From Want Ads

The note urges readers to browse the Want Ad page for Homes for Sale and select several offers to investigate, implying practical steps from the printed section. It cites a Benjamin Franklin quote about stability and growth as an opening inspiration.

Want

Yellow Bird Prettiest Girl On Broadway Roaring Out Over Atlantic

Gloucester mass June 13 the Yellow Bird reported flying at 2000 feet and 150 miles an hour in a stowaway aboard old orchard me June 13 after it took off for Paris today rumors said an 18old stowaway was aboard two Portland youths said their friend Alexander Jordan of Portland hidden in the cabin but officials doubted the claim noting Lotti sits in the main cabin and concealment would be unlikely.

Associated Press Gloucester Mass Old Orchard Paris Portland Robert Drew Raymond Lapointe Alexander Jordan Lotti

French fliers start transatlantic flight from Old Orchard

A Coast Guard radio report from Lieut L M Melka notes fog banks as three French pilots launch the Yellow Bird toward Paris at 10 10 am. They aim for Paris while two American rivals endure near-disaster in the planned transatlantic air race.

Coast Guard Lieut L. M. Melka Melka United Press Old Orchard Paris Roger Q. Williams Lewis A. Yancey

Flag Day Observed With City Services In Amarillo

City and civic groups plan Flag Day observances including a city flag presentation by the Esther McCrory Chapter of the D A R at Elwood Park. Harrison Post American Legion holds a flag program at the Legion Hall alongside Elks Lodge activities at 8 30 p m.

Amarillo Esther McCrory Elwood Park Harrison Post American Legion Legion Hall Elks Lodge Assembly Hall of the Elks Helen Hutcheon Alma Norton America

House Passes Auto Fee Cut

Austin reporters say the Texas House approved a bill to cut passenger automobile registration fees by about 30 percent. The measure moved swiftly through the chamber and is expected to affect private owners statewide. Page 2 coverage notes further details on the plan and its impact for vehicle owners.

Associated Press Austin House

Patrolman Cleared in Detroit Boat Seizure Death

Washington dispatch reports Seymour Lowman assistant secretary of the treasury says Customs Patrolman Cox acted in the regular line of his duty when he shot Archibald Eugster during a gunfight as rum runners tried to recapture a seized boat. Final report from customs agents received.

Associated Press Washington Seymour Lowman Rum Ranners

Amarillo police vow strict traffic violator crackdown

On the first day of a new traffic law enforcement drive in Amarillo, no accidents were logged by noon after a morning launch. In the prior 48 hours eight accidents caused one death and injuries to four others, while totals show seven arrests on the first day versus sixteen the day before. Chief W B R McDowell warned the force will exhaust resources to curb violations, even if it means jail or on foot patrols for drivers.

Amarillo W. BR. McDowell McDowell

Robison Trial Opens in House on Impeachment

Austin June 13 Hearings on impeachment charges against J T Robison commissioner of the general land office begin in the house with rules delay and a committee of the whole to hear testimony and decide whether indictments should be voted for trial in the senate Robison nicknamed Uncle Jim has served as commissioner for 21 years and 34 years in public service.

Associated Press Austin J. T. Robison General Land Office House of Representatives House Senate Robison Land Office Jim

Three Day Agents Wounded in Virginia Raid

In Chesterfield county last night three state prohibition enforcement officers were wounded during a raid on a still. Inspector R. B. Durrette was shot in the chest, Officer George Johnson in the shoulder and leg, and B. Gregory in the lower body. Seven black suspects were arrested after an ambush, with a shotgun identified as belonging to Russell Woolridge. Six officers participated in the operation.

United Pres Richmond Prohibition Enforcement Chesterfield County Durrette George Johnson B. Gregory Russell Woolridge

Amarillo Seeks Federal Reserve Bank Branch

Amarillo business leaders met in Dallas for an annual Federal Reserve Board session. Col. C. C. Walsh endorsed the Amarillo petition and announced the Dallas office will help present the case to Washington. W. H. Fuqua said a branch bank will be located in Amarillo and a three member committee was appointed to return for further guidance.

Amarillo Dallas Federal Reserve Bank Government Federal Reserve Board Col. C. C. Walsh National Federal Reserve Board Washington Walsh National Board W. H. Fuqua Fuqua

Flying Cadet Killed in Ship Collision at Kelly Field

By the Associated Press SAN ANTONIO June 15 two flying cadets at Kelly Field collided in flight. L H Troup 24 was killed while Bernard Wood 21 escaped by parachute. The wreck occurred during training over the field.

Associated Press San Antonio L. H. Troup Kelly Field Bernard Wood

To Rule on Venue Change Motion Today

In a courtroom hearing the defense counsel for RE. H. Hamilton pressed a motion for change of venue while evidence was presented. The proceeding focused on whether a new location would be required due to potential pretrial publicity and impartiality concerns.

RE. H. Hamilton

10000 Bass for Plains Waters

Plan of Bob Ames president of the Will H. Dily League and 8. D. Turner deputy game warden to make the Panhandle a fishermans paradise were boosted yesterday when they received 10000 bass. Page 2 Boxwell Bros ambulance Ph 211.

Plana Bob Ames Will H. Dily League D. Turner Panhandle

Masculine take on bare leg trend from Amarillo

Elbert W. Smith reports a male view on the bare leg fad as Amarillo men react to the earlier girls' article. The follow up notes differing perspectives and signals further coverage on page three.

Globe

Prejudice Plea in Death Trial Seeks Venue Move

The defense seeks to move the murder trial of R. H. Hamilton, charged with killing his son in law Tom Walton Jr., from Amarillo and Potter County claiming local prejudice. Judge Bishop suspends proceedings to allow rebuttal and a ruling on venue is expected later today.

Prejudice Hamilton R. H. Hamilton Tom Walton, Jr Amarillo Porter County District E Criminal Court Potter County Henry Bishop Edw. W. Thomerson

Day in Congress Faces Farm Bill Clash and Tariff Debate

The House weighs the farm bill dispute and a tariff revision as Senate Republicans clash over scope. Senate finance holds hearings on tariff reform while debates resume on origins, census reapportionment, and a new Progressive party idea surfaces from Senator Brookhart of Iowa.

House Senate Finance Committee Senate Borah Watson Brookhart Towa

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