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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1929
Page
5
Fort Worth March 8 The annual Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show opens tonight with a horse show replacing the pageant. Perfect weather sets a record start for the event and the first aviation exposition in the Southwest adds interest with latest model airplanes. Cowboy rodeo events feature top names and will run twice daily through March 16.
United Press reports Johnny Martin, sought for the Texas City First National Bank robbery, is jailed in Texarkana. Sheriffs of Galveston and Bowie counties notified, with Texas authorities planning transport. Detective Sergeant Young reported the hold to Houston officials.
A fire at the Dayton Ohio home claimed the lives of Mrs. Rachel Young and her two children Virginia six and infant Robert. Husband Fred Young escaped after rescuing the infant and the girl but sisters James two and William four perished with their mother. A kerosene explosion started the blaze.
John Swilley, 65, Liberty County farmer, found guilty of murder in District Judge Coe's court and sentenced to 99 years in prison. Attorneys plan to seek a new trial. Hendrix, a Houston carpenter, was shot at Swilley's home on November 1 when the couple sought refuge from a storm.
The Board of City Development sent letters to club presidents urging support for the annual water contracts offered until April first. U N Olver notes last summer’s cheap water boosted lawns and flowers, urging citizens to keep Amarillo beautiful. The drive targets Parent-Teacher associations Civic clubs American Legion and auxiliary and women’s groups. The text also mentions Stratford on Avon as Shakespeare's claimed birthplace.
William Hawkins, 68, of Galveston, Texas, was reported missing as the Munson Line steamship Manamar docked from Havana. Purser Morris G. Avery said Hawkins last appeared at 11 p.m. Wednesday during a bridge game and had planned to return via New Orleans. A search found no trace aboard the vessel. He appeared in good spirits and financially sound.
Mr and Mrs Robert Pedigo were found slain in their Moody area home by D C Jones owner of the property. Pedigo was found near a wood pile with a head and shoulder wound while his wife lay dead in her bedroom. A lantern and an axe were found at the scene with four missing cartridges from a box indicating no pistol.
Advert says Tanlac relieves gas stomach pains dizziness nausea and constipation improves appetite sleep and nerves. Claims the medicine is made from roots barks and orbs and can be bought at any druggist with money back if it fails.
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