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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1929
Page
11
An article humorously contrasts old Halloween games with 1929 party ideas. It lists risky modern diversions such as Night Bombing and Subway, critiquing pastimes and noting the shift toward more adult entertainment. It cites Metropolitan News Service copyright 1929.
The supporting sledge party of Commander Byrd's Antarctic expedition departs Little America to establish supply bases for upcoming geological and aerial work. Members include Arthur Walden and Jacob Bursey as dog drivers, Christopher Braathen the ski expert, and Joe De Ganahl the navigator and radio operator.
In Fort Worth on October 18 a defense bid to invalidate the indictment and federal court jurisdiction delayed the trial of A. C. Killian and three co defendants in a suspected $35,000 fraud against Maggie Hopkins of Pampa. Ruth Martin Hattie Mae Killian and Oscar R. Fowler face related charges in an alleged extortion scheme linked to a marriage plan and later alienation suit. A motion to quash Fowler’s charges due to unclear connection and a severance request were heard at the opening.
A third motion seeks quashing the indictment on grounds of incompetent testimony presented to the grand jury. A decision will be given tomorrow.
Burglars entered Mayer and Schmidts department store in Tyler Texas and escaped with about 10000 in fur coats silk dresses men's clothing and other merchandise using a truck to haul the loot. No clues were found.
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