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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
12
Mrs. Tom Cook faced murder charges after her husband was found dead at their home near Sudan. Sheriff Len Irvin said a quantity of strychnine was found near the body. Cook denied involvement and claimed the poison was bought to kill dogs that were eating chickens.
The House investigating committee, backed by Secretary Ickes, will tour East Texas West Texas and Oklahoma in mid July to study legislation aimed at removing illegal oil producers. The panel will observe in oil states then hold hearings in September with further action after the election.
Murray Watts boasts catching 104 trout in the Cimarron River near Eagle Nest Lake dam in New Mexico. D Clark cites $3,000 in golf sales this season at Williams Hardware. Bat Batson anticipates a summer race meet vacation. Mandy Rieger comments on Cy's Hutchinson County oil well estimating four to five hundred barrels. Wash George halts the elevator at First and Adams and calls for packages.
Fort Worth dispatch says W D May Handley farmer and ex Texarkana resident begins 27 year term in the 1933 $72,000 postal robbery case. He faces execution for the Handley triple slayings. appeal planned. O D Stevens awaits motion for new trial. M T Howard also sent to Leavenworth with a 27 year term.
An overnight earthquake in western Anatolia near Asiun Karahissar caused heavy damage and likely large casualties. Shocks affected Dinar Sandikli and Bulavadio with many buildings cracked and fires after the tremor. Relief efforts mobilized as floods hinder transport and communications.
In Philadelphia on June 21 4 assistant U S attorney Thomas J Reilly questioned a defense witness James Binney George Washington who confessed he rarely writes and mainly dictates. The exchange highlighted the incompetence of the witness as seen by the prosecutor.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes notable attendees at the Shriner convention in Minneapolis Minnesota including Mr and Mrs Norris Ewing of Amarillo. The two column photo features the Past Potentate of the Khiva Temple with his wife and Dr Hall Shannon Potentate of Hella Temple Dallas.
Tyler officers conducted an intensive search for 17 year old Juanita Taylor a Longview high school student reported missing. A Tyler woman said she saw a girl fitting Juanita description in the area tonight.
In Refugio Texas on June 21 a fatal shooting case surrounds merchant J C Pollard. Two men and a woman were held for questioning after Sheriff Ira Heard found a woman's footprints near Pollard’s abandoned car on the Refugio Golard highway. Pollard’s body was taken to Refugio Tuesday by the trio who claimed he was alive when found with a pistol wound to the temple. The sheriff noted Pollard’s $100 was missing from his body.
Longview businessman Arch Stevens faced theft charges after J. C. Harris of Gladewater said he was duped in an oil deal and robbed of about 10 7100 dollars. Stevens posted 2500 bond and faced an examining trial tentatively set for June 27. A note on evergreen trees and U S arrests followed.
A girl, described as five feet seven inches tall and about 135 pounds, disappeared after being seen on the Gladewater highway en route to a relative's home. She left home without money and left her wrist watch at the family residence. she wore a lavender dress trimmed with organdy.
Goodwin Photo Service offers Kodak finishing services at 319 Fast 6th St, Box 1646, highlighting fast turnaround and specialty finishes.
Treasury data show receipts of 31.8 million dollars against 44.7 million in expenditures on June 19 leaving a balance of 2.72 million. Fiscal year totals since July 1 show receipts 3.03 billion and expenditures 6.83 billion with emergency spending of 3.82 billion and gold assets at 7.83 billion. A note adds a miscellaneous historical remark about corn farming in China preceding English settlers at Jamestown.
Women report Cardus eases severe monthly pains and renews strength with continued use. Mrs. Roy Chandler of Cusseta Alabama praises Cardus for improving a weak run-down condition and irregular periods. Thousands testify benefits though some may need physician advice.
For backache and bladder irritation, use Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules a 35 cent diuretic and kidney stimulant. The note from Haarlem Holland claims the product helps expel excess uric acid, aiding joint discomfort and related pains.
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