Extradition Fight Hub for Walker in Bowles Case
Bowles County Sheriff from Ada Oklahoma travels to Stinnett Texas to pursue extradition of William Whitey Walker. District Attorney Clem Calhoun says he will seek dismissal of charges but will not release Walker while a trial chance remains. He notes weaker links to prior slayings and questions about identifying Walker in related shootings.
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Associated Press
Stinnett
Tex
Bowles
Ada
Okla
William
Whitey) Walker
Ed Bailey
Clem
Walker
Pat Kenyo
Elmer Terry
Calhoun
Am Neal
Cokeuchanan
Borger
Buchanan
Terrill
Oklahoma
Veniremen
Hood
E. W. Thomerson
Amarillo
Hamilton
Tom
Amid Amarillo Gossip and Trial Hype in Panhandle Daily
The column mixes light local events with dramatic trial coverage. Gus Albright aims for a 50 to 60 hour nonstop run at the fairgrounds track. Pampa hosts visiting Amarillo figures with Judge Willis praised as toastmaster. Snakes from Carlsbad prepare for a staged test on Tenth Street. Amarillo lawyer RB Hamilton faces murder charges. extensive defense drawn from Hood and others. public interest soars with national newspaper attention.
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Gus Albright
Fairgrounds
Gus
Fletcher
Hood
McKinsey
J. E. Carter
Reeder
Underwood
Panhandle
Amarillo
Hamilton
Oil fields found deepen wealth and fuel debates
The article notes two new oil fields in Texas and Kansas and discusses investor reactions. It critiques oil companies and government waste while contrasting with praise for wealth generation and modern science. It also covers international issues from Kyoto talks and U.S. exclusion policies to Japan. Also describes rapid freezing of salt-preserved fish and refrigeration advances.
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Texas
Kansas
Kyoto
Japan
Ennis Woman Heads U D C Sixth Team
Miss Katie Daffan of Ennis Texas was elected president of the Texas United Daughters of the Confederacy for a fifth term. A resolution endorses her candidacy for the governor ship in 1930.
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United Press
Tyler
Texas
Katie Daffan
Ennis
Texas United Daughters of the Confederacy
Daffan
Nova Scotia backs government liquor control in vote
Nova Scotia voters reject prohibition and favor government control of liquor, with about 25 000 vote margin as most precincts reported. The measure would return liquor under state supervision similar to Ontario’s system.
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United Press
Halipax
N. S
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Traveler seeks passengers for Los Angeles trip
A traveler offers a seat in a car to Los Angeles and asks for anyone wanting to join the ride to contact Miss Key tomorrow. The note requests quick communication and mentions room for two or more passengers.
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Los Angeles
Miss Key
Needs Someone To Care for Her Needs Dear Tack
A notice seeks an in home helper for Mrs. L. with long illness. The applicant should provide breakfast and stay with her after five in the afternoon. Preference given to a schoolgirl or downtown worker seeking room and board. Address obtainable from Miss Key. E. BR, T.
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Tack
Testimony corroborates threats involving Theresa Hamilton case
Witnesses from University of Texas corroborate statements by Miss Campbell about Waltons threats to start a scandal. Mary Helen Cockrum and Grace Sanderson describe Walton pressuring for information on Theresa illness and threatening to target Helen Hamilton if she did not watch out. Helen Hamilton testifies with firm voice detailing the social context.
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ALLL
Theresa
Gamma Phi Beta
Mary Helen Cockrum
Goldthwaite
University
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Miss Campell
Walton
Christine Campbell
Howard Dees
Tom Walton
Miss Campbell
Tom
Hamilton
Helen Hamilton
Weatherford
Simpson
Grace Sanderson
Mankato
Kansas
University of Texas
Janette Carter
Miss Carter
al Capone
Chicago
Theresa Hamilton
R. H. Hamilton
Austin
Helena Hamilton
W. A. Keeling
Amarillo
Alice Pearson
William Pearson
The
Supreme Court
Pearson
Mrs. Hamilton
Grindstaff
Groom
Texas
Tom Walton, Jr
Miss Gockrum
Dees
Saint David Hospital
Miss Cockrum
Helen
Capone
Janet Carter
Judge Hamilton
al (Scarface) Capone
Miss Sanderson
Pierson
Janet
Watson
Motorcycle Test Put Off
Officials delaying the endurance motorcycle contest at Fair Park cite unfavorable weather. Gus Albright, formerly a local mounted officer, regrets withdrawing as no precedent exists for such a lengthy motorcycle ride and awaits a weather break. The planned start at 2 p.m. today is postponed pending better conditions.
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Gus Albright
Albright
Fair Park
Arrests Made in Rum Drive Launched Here
A dry drive that began October 16 under Detective W. M. Mc Gough with federal assistance led to four arrests for selling intoxicating liquors. Additional arrests were anticipated as two undercover agents had bought liquor in the city over two weeks and raids hit two alleged joints on the Panhandle highway.
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W. M. McGough
McGough
Panhandle
Rally Caps Amarillo Event As Pep Boosts Baylor Fans
LUBBOCK will energize Amarillo civic rally tonight at 7 30 at the Senior High school with George Lindsay Dr Clark Buckner Rev H A Shaw E O Northcutt Mason King and Joe Moore among speakers. If weather forbids outdoors the program moves inside the high school auditorium.
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Amarillo
Citizens
George Lindsay
Rotary
Clark Buckner
Kiwanis
H. A. Shaw
Lions
E. 0. Northcutt
Mason King
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Moore
Baylor
Sandy
Court hears threats amid Hamilton trial cross examination
Miss Hamilton testified as cross examination continued this afternoon. Miss Janette Carter recounted a violent remark attributed to Tom Walton and a taunting address linked to Division Avenue in Chicago. Witness Alice Pearson testified Walton vowed to kill Old Man Hamilton and seize property. Courtroom remained crowded as Judge Howell Lattimore and W H Hanger offered character testimony for Hamilton.
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Miss Hamilton
Janette Carter
Hamilton
Theresa
Helen
Tom Walton
Division Avenue Road
Chicago
Miss Carter
Walton
Amarillo
Alice Pearson
Texas University
Howell Lattimore
Fort Worth
W. H. Hanger
Apd
Amarillo murder trial witnesses recount threats by Tom Walton
A string of testimonies from University of Texas students describe Tom Walton’s threats against the Hamilton family. Witnesses note Walton’s anger toward Helena and Theresa Hamilton, his plan to “kill old man Hamilton,” and efforts to intervene around Theresa’s hospital visit.
Missing Yellow Hound Reward Offered
Mrs. A F Harper of 813 Maryland Street reports a male yellow hound about six months old missing. The dog is large and yellow all over. Harper can be reached at 6708 and Old Tack will pay the customary $2 reward for the return of the hound.
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A. F. Harper
Maryland Street
Testimony details Walton Theresa marriage and alibi notes
Miss Campbell testified she knew of Walton and Theresa's marriage and denied revealing the fact. Mary Helen Cockrum described Theresa's April surgery for appendicitis and a Gamma Phi Beta gathering with Walton. The courtroom scene included a marching band and a request to close windows during the testimony. Tinting remarks referenced Judge Hamilton and Walton's plan to go to Amarillo.
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Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Helen Hamilton
Theresa Hamilton
Theresa
Walton
Miss Campbell
Simpson
Carter
Mary Helen Cockrum
Goldthwaite
Gamma Phi Beta
Gamma Phi Beta House
Howard Dees
Christine Campbell
Miss Cockrum
Weatherford College
Fairgrounds
When I Am Old I Must Have Meat and Bread
A short poem by Edgar A. Guest from 1929 contemplates aging and fear of old age. It reflects on plans for the future, comfort in sustenance, and the absence of assurance as life nears its end.
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Vest
Trial recounts threats linked to Capone gang ties
Witnesses describe Tom Walton allegedly vowing to ruin Janet Carter and Hamilton family. Grace Sanderson testifies Walton claimed Chicago gang connections and involvement with Al Capone. Helen Hamilton confirms threats to kill Judge Hamilton and declare Mrs. Hamilton insane while listing dates and letters.
Cattle and Sheep Price Summary From Market Report
Market report lists cow prices at 7.65 to 10.25, feeder and pucker steers from 9.76 to 12.26, sheep market steady with 1 500 head, lambs at 12.60, ewes priced 4.25 to 5.50, total figures shown as per hundredweight.
Chicago Livestock Prices Report November 1
Chicago market notes list cattle hogs and sheep prices with ranges. Hog buyers strong to 7.60 8.70 per cwt, cattle calves and yearlings mid to high teens, lambs and mutton steady to higher with ewes around 4.24 to 5.60.
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Chicago
Associated
Fort Worth Livestock Prices Report
Hogs 700 head, rail hogs 9.25 top. truck hogs 9.10 top, bulk 8.75 to 9.00. Cattle 8,800 head, steady. grass steers 7.00, cows to 7.25, bulls to 36.50, heavies 9.00 to 9.50, stock heifer calves 9.75. Sheep 1,500 head steady. aged wethers 6.75, feeder lambs 10.00.
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Fort Worth
Associated Press
Nov. i
New York Cotton Opens Steady After Early Gains
New York cotton opened steady with a 2 point gain then declined. Light offerings and steady cables supported buying as liquidation and southern selling pressed prices. By midmorning December rose to 17.956 and March to 18.37 with active months up 3 to 8 points overall.
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New York
Associated Press
Southern
Cotton market update from Liverpool spot and futures
Liverpool reports a quiet steady cotton market with American grades leading. Spot values show strict good middling at 10.68 and middling 9.88, with sales totaling 6,000 bales and receipts of 20,000. Futures closed quiet with December at 9.60 and March at 9.74.
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Liverpool
Associated Press
Cotton Rice Market Closed in New Orleans All Saints Day
Cotton and rice exchanges in New Orleans were closed today in observance of All Saints Day.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Butter Prices Reported By Chicago Creamery Extras
Chicago reports dairy price movements with creamery extras at 42 cents, standards at 44 cents, extra firsts at 40 to 41 cents, and seconds around 36 to 45 cents. Fees hold steady for extra firsts 47 to 48 cents and graded firsts 44 to 45 cents, with ordinary firsts near 37 to 39 cents and refrigerator items at 37 to 41 cents.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Poultry prices at Chicago market
Chicago November 1 poultry market reports weak fowls selling 17 to 22 cents, springs 21 to 44 cents, roosters 1 cent, turkeys 25 to 85 cents, heavy white ducks 22 cents, heavy colored ducks 19 cents, geese 20 cents.
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Chicago
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