Advertising and racing visions from the era of Ford and Rockefeller
M Woodbridge touts daily newspapers as the premier medium to build lasting reputations and value. A Filipino man named Macardo dies at a cockfight when his bird impales him, provoking thoughts on the futility of wars. Henry Ford and Standard Oil figures appear in speculative future schemes including flying machines and global commerce.
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Ford
Ndree Macardo
Maccardho
Mr. Macardo
Standard Oil
Washington
British Isles
Weather and local business notes from an old paper
Tonight and tomorrow partly cloudy and cooler. The day reached 93 at 1 PM with a 67 low. A year ago the highs and lows were 66 and 523 respectively. Prompt Battery Service Exide Battery station 276 E Hubbard Steinway pianos Tolzien Music store.
Bribe Attempt Linked to Shephard Murder Trial
Chicago May 21 A suspected attempt to influence a venireman emerged in the trial of William Darling Shephard charged with killing his millionaire foster son William Nelson McClintock with typhoid germs. State's attorney Crowe ordered a full investigation and detectives were sent to arrest a man named by venireman Philip Barry who said he was urged to join the jury and promised a payoff. Barry was excused and testified, part of broader probes into jury tampering and witness interference. A special grand jury also probed the disappearance of star witness Robert White.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Robert E. Crowe
Philip J. Barry
Venireman
Barry
Union of Blue and Gray Considered at Dallas Meeting
At the United Confederate Veterans thirty fifth reunion in Dallas a plan for a lasting union of blue and gray was discussed signaling possible end of general reunions. A resolution highlighted waning Confederate and Grand Army of the Republic ranks and proposed joint reunions with the GAR before ending the general gathering.
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Associated Press
Dallas
United Confederate Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Farmers of Amarillo to be honored at Kiwanis banquet
Farmers from the Amarillo area are invited as guests of the Kiwanis Club at a banquet tonight at the Hotel Palo Duro at 7 30. Over 100 farmers accepted. Howard Ferguson leads the program with W A Palmer giving the welcome and W E Bennett the reply. Vega resident H R Shields and others from Canyon will speak.
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Amarillo
Kiwanis Club
Hotel
Palo Duro
Howard Ferguson
W. A. Palmer
W. E. Bennett
H. R. Shields
Vega
Bob Underwood
J. W. Jennings
Canyon
Bivins addition plans unveiled for Amarillo growth
Leonard Eppstein of Dallas and Mayor Lee Bivins announced a $789,000 improvement drive for the Bivins addition in Amarillo. Paving water gas electricity and sewer will be installed with contracts soon as 220 acres south of the Rock Island railroad are developed. The plan features a large boulevard from Tenth to Fifteenth streets and several parks to be donated.
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Bivins
Leonard Eppstein
Dallas
Lee Bivins
Eppstein
Rock Island Railroad
Amarillo Gun Club
Pallas
Fort Worth
Mr. Eppstein
Highland Park
Amarillo
Tenth
Fifteenth Streets
Word ranch option extended to Amarillo for 30 days
Owners of the Word property volunteered a 30 day extension to the city. The City of Amarillo would not pay additional sums or commit to purchase at this time. Mayor Bivins and commission members discussed extension terms with C T Ward Tel Ware and Wynkoop Kiersted.
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Amarillo
Globe
C. T. Ward
Bivins
C. A. Fisk
J. H. Harris
Wynkoop Kiersted
Ware
Ward
Hillcrest directors elated over golf and country club plans
Frank Lytle and the Hillcrest Golf and Country Club board celebrate strong early sign ups for a new Amarillo area club near Ayers north of Amarillo. The planned site features clear water springs and a future fishing lake after dam completion. Membership is limited to 150 at a low rate with easy payments, and the first list could fill by Saturday night. J B Clements coordinates inquiries at City Drug Store as secretary.
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Frank Lytle
Hillcrest Golf and Country Club
Ayers
Amarillo
Moel
J. B. Clements
City Drug Store
Saturday Bargain Day for Globe Want Ads
The Globe announces weekly bargain day for want ads with cash payments earning a premium cooking pan. Next Saturday premiums include aluminum or enamel pans, aimed to draw advertisers. Use want ads to rent houses, sell cars, or locate lost items.
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Globe
Jazz Girl to Stand Trial Soon in Mother's Murder
Dorothy Ellingson, 17, dubbed the jazz girl, is set for trial after being declared sane by Napa state hospital staff following a period of observation. Her murder case dates to January 13 at their San Francisco home, with defense lawyers planning immediate conferences on a legal strategy.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingson
Jazz Wirl
Napa State Hospital
Bright Lights
Prairie Pipeline eyes Amarillo with oil line survey
Prairie Pipeline Co president Gates and three officials tour the Panhandle oil field and explore a possible Amarillo oil pipeline. They note Panhandle yields about 4000 barrels daily and will assess prospects before any construction. Accompanying Gates are Linehan Cougles and Lott from Tulsa Eastland offices.
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Amarillo
WF. Gates
Independence Kan
Prairie Pipeline Company
Panhandle
Prairie Company
Nelson K. Moody
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Moody
Gates
Mr. Gates
J. J. Linehan
George Cougles
Tulsa
T. R. Lott
Eastland
The
Schoolgirl freed after fatal shooting to save home
Chicago May 21 Laneille Wunsch a 16 year old high school girl who shot and killed Miss Agnes Simneck and wounded her father and mother was exonerated by a coroner s jury today in a local home defense case.
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Associated Praga
Chicago
Laneille Wunsch
Agnes Simneck
Willam Wunsch
NY Chicago Air Freight Line Formed
Chicago May 21 The National Air Transport Inc organized with 10 million dollars capital to operate night freight and express air service between New York and Chicago as the first of planned additional lines.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Naional Air Transport, Inc
New York
Storm reports from Findlay baseless claims
Findlay Ohio May 21 reports of a deadly storm are without foundation. The notices say there is no loss of life and reference Williams Sign Co and hotel advertising, with unrelated lines about a coffee shop and a mission.
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Ohio
Associated Press
Findlay
Dallas mob battles jail for two accused killers
A mob attacked the Dallas county jail seeking two Black defendants charged with murder and criminal assault. Police fired about thirty shots, wounding five. 100 people and a woman were arrested. Rangers with machine guns were deployed as guards were kept on duty through the night.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Dallas County
Glendale Team Meets Amarillo Nine Today
Glendale California travels to face Amarillo Texas at 4 pm at Jasser Park. Glendale comes off a strong road record with four losses in forty two games, while Amarillo’s amateur squad seeks another win behind Lupher on the mound. A large crowd is expected as favorable weather boosts interest in the regional baseball matchup. Sunday Cal Farley leads the American Legion crew from Jamba to Plainview for a game.
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Globe
Ariz
California
Amarillo
Lupher
Cal Farley
American Legion
Jamba
Plainview
Painters Union Executive Committee Arrives for Texas Conference
State officers of the Painters union reach Amarillo as delegates from across Texas gather for a two day conference set to convene Friday morning at 8 in the W O W Hall. The executive board met at the Amarillo hotel to appoint committees for the event.
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Painters’ Union
Painters Union
Amarillo
Texas
Jack Banta
San Antonio
C. L. Camp
Brownwood
E. Rollins
Vic Dyer
Waco
Sam West
Fort Worth
Amarillo Hotel
W. O. W. Hall
Tulsa Man Named Head of Natural Gas Group
A. W. Leonard of Tulsa Oklahoma was elected president of the National Gas Association of America. Tulsa was chosen as the site for next year’s convention in Atlantic City New Jersey on May 21.
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Tulsa
Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
A. W. Leonard
Okla
National Gas Association of America Today
Local Assault Case Faces Early Trial Date
A statement identifies Frank Noel as her attacker. The trial of the defendants described as negroes is scheduled for an early date.
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Frank Noel
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