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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1933
Page
2
A detailed look at Miriam A. Ferguson and James E. Ferguson, their rise to Texas governorships, impeachment turmoil, and political comeback. It traces the couple from the 1915 inauguration chaos to Miriam’s 1924 election and subsequent races, noting the Klansman era, highway funding scandal, and legal battles shaping their legacy.
In Somerset County on October 18 a mob forced tear gas and crowd pressure as George Armwood was targeted. Brig. Gen. Milton Record urged restraint. Nine men were arrested after the governor ordered action, despite objections over grand jury procedures. The detainees include William Thompson the druggist, Irving Adkins, William Haern, and William McQual.
Jack Shields, charged with robbing the First State Bank of Mobeete last May, received a 20 year prison term. About $1,384 was mostly recovered. In the shootout with bank officials, robber William A. Triplett was killed, and his wife Maxine faced trial for the same offense.
The Potter County Red Cross Roll Call lists firms with 100 percent employee participation. Among those named are H. A. Marr Grocery, Levine's, Junkin Dry Goods, Broome Optical, Amarillo Rubber Stamp, Clowe and Cowan, Amarillo Bank and Trust, Central Grocery, Amarillo National Bank, Williams Hardware, Amarillo Baking, College Shop, Alaskan Fur, Woolworth's, Amarillo Gas, Magnolia Petroleum, Cullum Motor, Humphreys Highland, Alice Landergin, Mariton Company, Amarillo Paper, General Electric, Hamon-Whittington, Cunningham Floral, Supt. Office, D. W. Owen, Pearce Dental, J. A. Streit, Kilpough, Amarillo Hardware, Carlton Florey, Willborn Bros, State Highway office, Adkisson & Gunn, Golden Bear Cafe, Williams-Boyce Agency, Santa Fe divisions, Walter Irvin, Anderson Printing, McDavid Bros, Futch Brokerage, Gouldy Feed Stores, Griffith Pie.
The aged Mrs. Dr. Alice faced three days of questioning after Rheta's death as prosecutors praised her clear mind. She signed a confession admitting firing a bullet to protect her medical reputation after the girl died of chloroform, then planned to repudiate it, claiming an intruder killed Earle's wife.
The Mission presents a film titled Sins of Love that blends education with provocative scenes about betrayal of girls. Zurich produced reels in Switzerland and imported to America, featuring medical surgical footage and lectures on general topics for both youth and adults.
The text outlines James Ferguson’s political history including his U S Senate bid, his wife Miriam Ferguson’s terms as governor, their 1935 term expiration, and hints at potential 1934 candidates like Edgar Witt Allred Coke Stevenson Charles McDonald Maury Hughes. It notes allegations of a “sale of jobs” connected to Ferguson era and donor expectations.
Senator Huey P. Long was granted permission to present rebuttal witnesses before the Senate committee probing the John H. Overton election. Long said yesterday’s testimony reflected on him, but his bid to examine witnesses on the stand was denied.
A federal court jury in St Paul deliberated for three hours last night and again at 9:15 this morning on the kidnaping of William Hamm Jr. four Chicago men face charges in the case and no verdict has been reached.
Italy proposes a token payment of 1 million pounds to the United States toward the 2,133,905 dollar installment due December 15 as part of war debt settlements.
Virgil Brown 45 an Oklahoma man is ordered held for trial without bail after a preliminary hearing in El Reno. His Canadian wife Marie Elmsley of Windsor Ontario was beaten to death last October near El Reno. Brown says they secretly married in 1932 and denies involvement, claiming they parted in Amarillo while she planned to travel with others.
Kansas City markets show cattle and hogs with 5 10 lower trends and varied prices for different weights. New Orleans cotton opens irregular as gold and sterling move, December near 9.72 and March at 9.93, market steady after initial rally.
Researchers note that screech owls of the same species and age can display different colors and may switch color phases without changing their feathers. This shows notable variation within a single species.
The governor said his pledge to turn over kidnappers to San Jose residents was not literal. Sheriff Emig and Deputy Buffington were injured while protecting Thurmond and Holmes from a mob. Dr. Arnold reported both in serious condition. U S Attorney McPike had cases in San Francisco. Thurmond's relatives questioned sanity. Holmes' father maintained innocence.
Paxton escaped from a sixth floor window of a jail at East Fifth Avenue with another inmate and climbed down to the fire stairs. Sheriff Hall picked up a hitch-hiker who matched a farmer’s missing worker. Paxton later claimed he knew finger printing and said he broke jail in Amarillo.
A list records escaped prisoners including J. D. Good from Van Zandt County serving two years for theft, Forest Gibson known in Fort Bend Robertson and Mélénan counties with four years for burglary and theft, Frank Shelton from Estor Sterling Midland and Howard counties with seven years for burglary with firearms, Monroe Summy of McLennan County ten years for burglary and theft, Norman Adams of Dallas County ten years for robbery with firearms, and Charles Oran Harrison of McLennan County two years for burglary and theft.
Editorials and quotes attack Governor Rolph for endorsing mob violence. Dr. Charles C. Selecman of Southern Methodist University condemns mob rule as harmful and calls for orderly society. Responses from The New York Times and New York Herald Tribune criticize Rolph’s stance and portrayal of him as a flimsy politician.
Boaz recounts a room incident where Holbrook and Dr. Boaz bought whiskey and Boaz drew a butcher knife while declaring plans to divide the business. McCauley shows scars as Poat allegedly attacked May, who collapsed on a bed before consciousness was lost. Seventeen witnesses to be heard. Earlier, J H Lattimore pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated after drinking 3.2 beer at the fair grounds. fined $1 plus costs after staying away from his car on orders.
The plan calls for nearly 100 men on a 90 day program including sewage plant improvements a pit type toilet program a health education and nursing project a vital statistics and tuberculosis survey and a rodent control effort With 1800 plus workers already on highway jobs in Amarillo and Potter County more assignments are expected soon to push total CWA employment near 3000 Also reported is the ambush killing of U S customs inspector Rollin C Nichols 39 near El Paso as he was aiding fellow inspectors shot by liquor smugglers on the Rio Grande
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