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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
4
Texas will seek the death penalty in the Ocle Nix murder trial for poisoning his wife. Three hundred veniremen and 100 witnesses are ready as Nix was secretly jailed to avoid mob violence. the 17 year old victim died in convulsions last week.
In Duluth Minnesota two men died and five others were injured in a blast and fire at the Diamond Calk and Horseshoe Company. The victims were Richard Johnson, 33, and Helge Liljegren, 26. The blast occurred during transfer of fuel oil from a railroad tank car to tanks beneath the assembly room.
Samuel Muscia 86 a reputed alcohol peddler and gangster linked to Joe Aiello and Bugs Moran ally was shot dead by two men in Chicago. They fled leaving their revolvers near the body. Muscia previously served time in Leavenworth for counterfeiting and in Wisconsin for burglary.
A collage of short notes spans Lindbergh’s summer mentions in a New York edition, Margaret Bondfield skipping a royal levee in London, an army aviator’s wedding serenade in Pleasantville, liquor dilution plans near prohibition HQs, a Newark license loss for drunken driving, details on Arwas the Sumatra ape, Norfolk spring price cues, a $25,000 Quintennial gift to Lincoln College, and a ship portrait gift to the Norwegen-American historical museum.
The broadcast advertises low prices for Rodeo reserved seats at City Drug Store and teases acts by Parson Paregoric and Miss Virginia Dare amid a string of comic sketches. Also noted are Rock Island crew changes, new trains on the A C R division, and Santa Fe building plans with occupancy planned by November 1.
Seven workmen were killed and ten others seriously injured in an explosion at a rubber factory in Bratislava Czechoslovakia. The factory was demolished. In a separate note, Gustav Hellermann aged 91 organized an automobile club for youngsters in Hagen Germany, with twenty charter members.
A Amarillo woman Mrs. Vaught reports severe rheumatism with swollen joints and poor digestion improved after taking Orgatone. She describes better sleep, restored appetite, reduced pain, and renewed strength after three bottles. Genuine Orgatone sold exclusively in Amarillo by Fox Drug Co.
The article notes that only intelligent fair and fearless men should be considered for juries. It also reports on Santa Fe employees in Amarillo Clovis and surrounding towns, including minor personnel movements promotions promotions of Paul Olesen and changes in yard and bridge supervision, plus increased freight handling and staffing at Santa Fe.
Sargon states his health declined for three years with stomach trouble and indigestion after every meal. He describes a total system breakdown followed by recovery after his own rebuilding effort.
W. T. Farmer of Dallas praises Sargon Soft Mass Pills for relief from stomach pains constipation bilious headaches and indigestion. He credits improved appetite and energy to the treatment and notes availability from Fox Drug Company locations in Amarillo.
C B Davis criticizes trifling pursuits while Clyde Bassett on leave from Denver. A F E Meyer returns from Louisville as Amarillo Lions Club president and recounts Lions convention. H G Flanders presides at power meeting with R W Prentice and others. fuel use and engine care discussed. About 45 shop staff attend. Jim Ott tours Carlsbad Cavern with wife. Ted Cullen fills vacancy. J H W Adair on two week Terre Haute vacation. W W Carter returns from Los Angeles area trip and resumes duties. Carter notes weight gain and pleasant vacation. G J Griffith promoted to engine foreman after exams.
Santa Fe adds a local freight train between Amarillo and Clovis and assigns Conductor H R Taylor and Brakemen Knight and Eubanks to regular crews. Satterlee returns to duties after hospital care. Joe Boyer takes three month IH vacation before aviation studies in San Antonio. A new depot cattle pen and coal house are being built at Waka near Spearman with an agent to be appointed soon.
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