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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1929

Page

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Jailed officer Clint Millhollon dies in Borger

Clint Millhollon 43 a suspended Borger city policeman died of cirrhosis after a week in jail on a liquor charge. He had been in Borger since 1926 and is survived by his widow a son and two daughters. Funeral services are in Borger with burial at Electra. He earlier served as deputy sheriff and cafe operator before returning to the police force.

Borger Clint Millhollon Milhollon Clem Calhoun Millhollon Electra

Neff named railroad mediation board chairman in Texas

Pat M. Neff former governor of Texas and ex member of the U S Board of Railroad Mediation was named chairman of the state railroad commission to succeed the late Clarence E. Gilmore. He served as governor from 1921 to 1925 and later helped appoint Dan Moody as district attorney.

Amarillo Austin Pat M. Neff Waco Ame Roselee Clarence E. Gilmore Syee Neff United States Board of Railroad Mediation Coolidge Dan Moody Amarillo Globe Moody EE Acticable Texas Santa Fe

480 Miles of Track Sought in Petitions

A garbled editorial reflects on human safety and senses and notes Ramsay MacDonald’s work in America. It states the US and Britain pledged against war and envisions a peaceful future as cannibalism fades and war disappears. Berry’s rug cleaning at 905 W. 10th.

Ramsay MacDonald America United States Britain Labor

Santa Fe seeks vast Panhandle to Denver rail link

Interstate Commerce Commission is asked to approve three filings uniting Amarillo with the Denver region via a 380 mile extension. Panhandle Santa Fe and Elkhart & Santa Fe plan routes through Potter Moore Sherman and Dallam counties to Spearman and Dumas, then on toward Boise City and connections to the main Santa Fe line.

Bascom N. Timmons Washington Santa Fe Texas Panhandle Colorado New Mexico Oklahoma Strip Amarillo Texas Gulf Ports Denver Rocky Mountain Interstate Commerce Commission Panhandle & Santa Fe Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Oklahoma State Line North Texas & Santa Fe Spearman Hansford County Potter Moore Sherman Dallam Dumas Stratford Hutchinson Hansford Elkhart & Santa Fe Cimarron County Oklahoma Boise City Dodge City Cimarron Valley Railway Company

Athletics Rally to World Series Title Over Cubs

Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Chicago Cubs 3 to 2 in Game Five at Shibe Park to win the world championship with a ninth inning rally. Miller earned credit for a two base hit driving in the decisive run as spectators included President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover.

Shibe Park Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Cubs Hoover Miller

Air Features Tonight Shows Across New York and Stations

Radio program listings feature Air Features Tonight across CBS and NBC chains with orchestral and soloist acts. The schedule lists times and stations including WNY, KMOX, WCCO, and WHK with performances by couriers, Army bands, and a Uncle Joe and Pate adventure segment.

WEAP New York NBC Chain Cherbatere’ Orch, & Seloists Aleo Way WwWws KYW Ksad WOW WDAPF WIOD KTHS WSMR KSTP WITMJ WEBC WIAX WHAS Wamm WMC WSS KYOO KPRO WOAT WKY WTAM WFAA Family Party Aleo Wtam WWI WSAIL WGN KSD WOC WDAF WTMI WSB Wrap KPRC WOAI KOA KSL KFI Floyd Gibbons Headline Hunter Kap WGN Has Orch—Alee WERC WFIC WJAX WSB WAHC New York—860 CBS Chain Army Band Aleco WKRCO WHK WADC WMAQ WOWO KMOX KMAC Koil Warp Covuntry Club Alsee Wadc WKROC Wowr Kmsc KOU Warp

Husband Held On Murder Charge In Stenographer Slaying

Chicago October 14 A husband who claimed to have worked late at the office is jailed on charges of attacking and killing Miss Agnes Johnson 26 a stenographer. The body was found along a weed grown road near a lovers lane after a ride in a blood stained car. A friend Mathilda Murphy led police to the scene after fleeing an attempted assault by Preston who was in jail. His wife defended him saying he was a good husband and always at home in the evenings.

United Press Chicago Agnes Johnson Miss Johnson Mathilda Murphy Preston

Grand Jury Empaneled at Stinnett in Hutchinson County

A largely farmer juror panel convened in Stinnett to probe Hutchinson County crimes. Judge E. J. Pickens outlined broad Penal Code investigations led by the panel. Chief focus is the Holmes assassination on September 13 with other probes into gambling devices pistols and prize fighting.

Globe Borger Stinnett Hutchinson County Dan Moody Texas E. J. Pickens John A. Holmes Pickens

Want Ads Promote White Elephants For Extra Cash

An oddball ad snippet hawks selling a trivial chair as a white elephant to raise cash. It urges calling 6262 to place Want Ads and even offers chargeable ad options at the warehouse.

Ringling Orders Execution of Killer Elephant

Black Diamond the elephant that killed Eva Donahue in Corsicana and injured trainer H D Prickett faces execution. Ringling officials and John Ringling authorized death methods by strangulation or rifle, to be carried out after circus moves to a distant location.

Associated Press Bay City Tex Black Diamond John Ringling Eva Donahue Corsicana

Potter County Commissioners in Regular Session Briefing

Potter County Commissioners in regular monthly session hear only routine bills at noon with little business anticipated. Members indicate no major actions expected beyond payment approvals.

Commissioners’ Court Potter County Commissioners’ Court

Pipe IX Water Bond Plan Details $35,000 Allocation

The $200,000 water bond issue set for October 26 would allocate $35,000 to a new pipeline to the Bush site. Mayor Ernest Thompson outlined the plan: land purchase $45,000, eight wells at $15,000 each totaling $120,000, and a 12 inch pipeline for $35,000, estimated to be 4 1 2 miles long. The mayor stated the wells' costs based on an audit of existing Word site wells.

Bush Ernest Thompson Thompson

Man Wanted Here Held at Fort Worth

Robert Birdsong, wanted in Amarillo for theft, has been arrested in Fort Worth and will be returned here by the sheriff's department tomorrow. The complaint against Birdsong is before the grand jury today. See John about building. Ph. 6285. John Maynard Lbr. Co. 800 W, 5th.

Robert Birdsong Amarillo Fort Worth Sheriff’s Department Birdsong John John Maynard Lbr. Co

When Anti-Saloon League Went Wet

Note: Article excerpt previews Mabel Walker Willebrandt’s “The Inside of Prohibition” series in The Daily News. The October 18 issue will feature her account of a crooked official, beer flooding, and anti prohibition office politics.

Anti-Saloon League Attorney General’s Office Mabel Walker Willebrandt United States Prohibition The Daily News

MacDonald on Way to Canada

Premier Ramsay MacDonald of Great Britain leaves New York by special trainbound for Canada to confer with Canada’s Premier Mackenzie King. He and daughter Ishbel were greeted by a crowd at Grand Central Terminal before departure.

Associated Press New York J. Ramsay McDonald Great Britain New York Central Railroad Canada MacKenzie King Washington Miss Ishbel Grand Central Terminal Buffalo Niagara Falls International Bridge Toronto United States

Fall accused of faking illness in bribery trial

Sen Heflin charged Albert B Fall with feigning sickness during his bribery trial. He said Fall evaded trial, refused Dr Ruffin’s examination, and tangled the court by calling on President Wilson to intervene, urging cleanup of the courts.

Fall Heflin Associated Press Washington Albert B. Fall Senate Alabama Sterling Ruffin Wilson Ruffin

Cubs and Athletics open with scoreless first inning

In the first, McMillan lined out to Foxx while English singled off Khmke. Hornsby popped out. English was caught stealing. Cochrane and Bishop retired on a close play at first. Hass and Woglith fielded cleanly as the Cubs turn a quick frame.

Cubs McMillan Foxx English Khmke Hornsby Cochrane Bishop Hass Stephenson Woglith

Baseball Inning Noted Narrow Play By Play Sequence

Cobs, Wilson singled and advanced runners with a force at second. Cuyler was retired after a rundown with Cochrane. A lengthy fielding sequence involved Ehmke Foxx Bishop Foxx Bishop Cochrane and Stephenson. Simmons singled, Foxx lined out, Simmons doubled at first on a defensive stab. Miller was retired. No runs, one hit, no errors.

Cobs Wilson Cuyler Ehmke Boley Cochrane Foxx Bishop Stephenson Grimm Rune Athletics Simmons Hornsby Miller McMillan

Baseball Play by Play Snapshot from Cuba

Taylor was tagged out at the plate by Cochrane after a ball in front of the plate. Malone doubled after an 8-2 count, McMillan out at first on Boley, Malone advancing to third. English ran down a foul-line catch, Malone delayed rejoining, Dykes flied to English, Boley out at first, Fhmke out on a fly to Cuyler.

Cuba Taylor Cochrane Malone McMillan Boley English Mier Fhmke Cuyler

Horneby, Boley, and Grimm Spark Rally as Browns Triumph

Horneby reached on a hit to Boley and was thrown out to Foxx. Wilson fouled out to Cochrane near the stands. Cuyler doubled, Stephenson walked, Cuyler scored on Grimm’s single, Stephenson to third. Grimm moved to second on Tay lor’s single as Stephenson scored. Ehmke left for Walberg after four basemen. Ehmke allowed three hits and a walk for two runs. Malone struck out. Bishop and Hasse were retired. No runs, no hits, no errors.

Horneby Boley Foxx Wilson Cochrane Cuyler Stephenson Grimm Taylor Ehmke Walberg Malone Bishop McMillan McMilan Hasse

Baseball excerpt details fumbles and hits with no runs

The passage recounts a sequence with McMillan and Voxx in play near the stands, English hitting to Bishop, Hornsby striking out, Simmons and Foxx involved in fielding, Miller advancing, Dykes flying out, and Boley popping up. No runs recorded, one hit, one error. Cubs and Wilson are noted in lineups.

Legion Flag Campaign Opens Tuesday Morning

Hanson Post of the American Legion will open its annual flag sales campaign at 9 o'clock Tuesday, sending 16 representatives into city districts with credentials. Proceeds fund the Legion Christmas tree for needy children. last year 84 dinners and 600+ presents were distributed by the Legion and Elks Lodge. The flag unit includes a 12 foot pole and an 8 by 5 foot flag with finished edges, designed for lawn installation.

Hanson Post American Legion Legion and Elks Lodge Legion

Baseball Play By Play Detail At Batting Bout

In the inning Walberg was hit to Wal berg and was out at rat. Lee fanned swinging on a curve for the third strike. Walberg lifted to English in short center. Malone used a fast curve. Bishop hit to Hornsby and was thrown out at first. Haas struck out swinging at a third strike. Taylor dropped the ball but tagged him.

Guass Walberg Lee English Malone Bishop Hornsby Haas Taylor

Seventh Inning Cards Fans Rally as Foxx Double Plays

The inning features Grimm out, Haase subbing, Taylor out, Malone booed and fouling to Cochrane. No runs or errors. Crowd cheers for runs as Cochrane walks and Simmons fans, McMillan lifts, and a Foxx grounder yields a double play English to Hornsby to Grimm.

Cubs Grimm Hans Haase Taylor Miller Malone Cochrane Simmons McMillan Foxx English Hornsby

Unclear Baseball Inning Brush Event

In the inning McMillan hit a ball to right for a base hit despite a deflection by Bishop. English struck out swinging on a third strike. Hornsby flew to Miller in right. McMillan advanced to second before a fielder’s choice and subsequent outs followed. Best and Boley struck out, and a fielder’s catch ensued after a misplay.

Cubs McMillan Bishop English Hornsby Miller Wison Engish Best Wilson Boley

Cubs Rally Ties Game In Ninth Inning

In the ninth inning Haas homer to right field ties the game with Bishop scoring, as Simmons earlier doubled and Miller singled to center. Cubs Malone sets the tension with Foxx near base, leading to a tense late-inning rally and three runs on four hits with no errors.

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