Italian at Prayer Slain by Gangster in Chicago
John Infontana 85 was found kneeling in prayer with three bullets in his back. He is the second Italian killed within 30 hours as police pursue a possible link to the earlier diamond joe Esposito slaying. No witnesses. Both men were linked to liquor rackets in Chicago's underworld.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Infontana
Dimie
Diamond Joe Esposito
Infontana
Joseph Devito
Esposito
Marine Air Raid Foiled by Sandino Rebels
A clash between an American marine patrol and rebels at Esperanza near Murra in Nueva Segovia left three rebels dead and two wounded with no marine casualties. Air bombardment around Murra followed an insurgent attack injuring a Marine on Monday.
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Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Murra
Esperanza
Nueva Segovia
Eleven Swedish sailors missing after Tarifa wreck
A boat carrying eleven men from the Swedish steamer Citos is missing after the vessel wrecked off Tarifa Spain in a gale. The Citos left New Orleans February 28 bound for Alexandria, Egypt. One boat with 12 men was rescued by the Domali. Search by the salvage steamer Reseve and the British destroyer Walker continued through the night with no success.
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Associated Press
Gibraltar
Citos
Tarifa
Spain
New Orleans
Alexandria
Egypt
Domali
Reseve
Walker
Chickens Napped by Chicago Police After Dutch Claim
Chicago police detained sixteen chickens overnight claiming custody until owner proven. Dutchman Ypk Devris challenged proof and spoke to birds in his language. The fowl reportedly crowed and clucked, seemingly proving ownership to the skeptics.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Devris
Ypk
P. S
Mild quake alarms Rome and vicinity
Romans rushed into the streets at 7 45 am as a mild earthquake rattled kitchens and dishes. No damage or casualties were reported. The center of the shock was about twelve to fifteen miles south of Rome with Albano and Genzano residents alarmed but later reassured.
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Rome
Albano
Genzano
Free Clinic Opens For Children At Amarillo General
Staff at Amarillo General hospital examines children at a free clinic. Special preparations are made for many school children to be cared for Saturday morning. The clinic runs 8 to 9 30 am on Tuesday and Saturday mornings for those unable to pay. Charges apply only for dressings or medicines. The clinic is a branch of the Free Clinic for Children Bureau of the National Osteopathic Association.
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Amarillo General Hospital
Spme
Free Clinic For Children Bureau
The
National Osteopathic Association
Witherspoon Sings At High School
Herbert Witherspoon baritone soloist sang several songs in the high school auditorium for pupils this afternoon. He is a Chicago music professor and a guest of Emil Myers of the Amarillo College of Music.
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Herbert Witherspoon
Mr. Witherspoon
Chicago
Emil Myers
Amarillo College of Music
Shadow of St Francis dam disaster looms over San Francisquito
Coroner jury testimony recalls two day warning period before the St Francis dam broke on March 13. Residents say warning signs existed but lacked authority to prompt evacuation. Dam foreman Berry died in the flood. survivor Dave Matthews testifies he and Berry inspected the dam on Saturday and warned that it was unsafe.
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Associated
Irene
Los Angeles
St. Francis Dam
San Francisquito Canyon
L. Berry
Power House
Dave Matthews
Matthews
Berry
Robert E. Atmore
William Mulholland
Los Angeles Water Bureau
N. A. van Norman
Soviet Disarmament Plan Dies in League Commission
The League of Nations preparatory disarmament commission in Geneva宣布 the Soviet project for complete disarmament is effectively dead. The panel noted the Soviet text aligns with mankind’s ideals but cannot be carried out under current world conditions. Further study by governments was suggested but not by the commission.
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Geneva
Hiccoughs Fatal To California Man
In Los Angeles on March 23 A M Chansler a railway employee died after four days of hiccoughing. He began hiccoughing Monday morning and despite medical efforts the spasm could not be stopped. Doctors said the condition stemmed from a highly nervous state and prolonged illness.
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Los Angeles
A. M. Chansler
Chansler
Zavalla Merchant Bonded in Fatal Zavalla Slaying
J Aaron Barge a Zavalla Texas merchant was released on $5000 bond after the death of Jim Mullins who was shot and killed in Zavalla last night. Barge surrendered to officers and turned over a shotgun with an empty shell. An unfired automatic pistol linked to Will Murray of Lubbock was found near the scene.
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Lufkin
Texas
J. Aaron Barge
Zavalla
Liberty
Jim Mullins
Barge
Will Murray
Lubbock
Big Amusement Park Planned for Amarillo
Amarillo businessmen E. L. Allen and R. W. Davis计划 to build a public amusement complex on a five acre site two miles north on Fillmore street. The project includes tennis and croquet courts, swimming pools, rides, a large dance hall, and thousands of trees with Lightfoot and Funk as architects and L. M. Ferlet handling civil engineering.
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Amarillo
E. L. Allen
R. W. Davis
Clean-Up Drive Urged by West Texas Chamber
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce mails letters to area chambers and officials urging cooperation in a general clean up campaign the first week in April. The appeal asks stricter beautification to present a spick and span West Texas for the Democratic convention in Houston in June. Thousands are expected to pass through en route to the Houston event.
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West Texas
Dallas Men Knew Of U S Cotton Report
United Press reports that two unnamed Dallas men allegedly knew in advance of the September 15 report on cotton price trends. Charles F Freeman testified that M H W Thomas said two Dallas men knew of a communication from Anderson Clayton and Co to A H Hayward in New Orleans about the forecast. Hayward denied receiving such a message.
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Itty United Press
Washington
Agricultural Department
Senate
Heflin
Alabama
Charles F. Freeman
New York Commission
M. H W. Thomas
Dallas
Anderson, Clayton & Co
A. H. Hayward
New Orleans
Hayward
Police Chief Praises Cattlemen After Convention
Police Chief H. L. Gaither commends cowmen for splendid conduct at the convention. He notes no major trouble, only minor incidents with jelly beans. President R. M. Kleberg thanks Gaither and officers for courteous handling of visitors.
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Cntiremen
H. L. Gaither
Gaither
R. M. Kleberg
City Rock Wagon To Collect Rubbish
In cooperation with the city beautification plan a rock wagon will haul heavy rubbish from San Jacinto Country Club and Roberts Place at no charge. Health inspector W E K Sandsberry announces the disposal program and asks residents to place debris along alley lines for pickup within a few days.
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San Jacinto
Country Club
Roberts Place
W. EK. Sandaberry
Sandsberry
Colorado River Project to Proceed in Texas Says Insull
Abilene Texas March 28 The Middle West Utilities Company of Chicago plans to push its Colorado river water power development citing faith in Texas and Texas interests Martin J Insull president wires Abilene News He notes no agitation means no reconsideration though he had earlier withdrawn from the proposal and says the company still views the project as in the state's best interests
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Abilene
Tex
Middle West Utilities Company of
Chicago
Colorado River
Texas
Martin J. Insull
Sneall
Folger to donate 20000-volume Shakespeare library to nation
Henry C Folger standard oil official and Shakespeare scholar will give his collection of more than 20,000 volumes to the United States. The books will be housed in a new building beside the Library of Congress.
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Washington
Henry C. Folger
Standard O
Library of Congress
Citation to W A Curtis and others in Potter County suit
Public notice commands the defendants including W A Curtis Urney A Kosier and J F King to appear at the 108th District Court in Amarillo Texas on the 3rd Monday in April 1928 to answer a petition filed March 15 1928 in a case numbered 6974. Plaintiff claims unlawful entry and cloud on title to Lot Two Block Fifteen Wolflin Place Amarillo and seeks cancellation of claims and quiet title with damages of 1000.00 against all defendants jointly and severally.
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State OF
Texas
Potter County
W. A. Curtis
W. A. Custis
108Th Judicial District
Amarillo
Aphp
A. D
W. EB. Knighton
Clarence Vaden
W. A. Curtin
C. N. Koster
Urney A. Koster
Wolflin Place
J. F. King
Marie L. King
J. P. King
Marie L. Kink
Jd. F. King
N. Kowsier
N. Kosier
Urney A. Kosier
Hoffa
J. C. Skillman
Clark
108Th District Court
108Th
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