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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1934

Page

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Kidnap Suspect Thompson Robinson Still At Large In Flight

Springfield dispatch reports Thomas H. Robinson Jr. evading justice after abducting Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll in Indianapolis. Agents pursue clues across Dayton and Cincinnati while his wife Frances and father Thomas H. Robinson Sr. face charges. Sheriff notes Robison left Springfield after a brief stop to shave.

Springfield Alice Speed Stoll Department of Justice Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Indianapolis Louisville Dayton Melvin Purvis John Dillinger Purvis Cincinnati Robinson Federal Reserve Berry V. Stoll Frances Althauser Robinson Thomas H. Robinson, Sr Nashville Edna Dearwester

West Texas State Teachers College Silver Jubilee Opens

Canyon October 19 West Texas State Teachers College celebrated its 25th birthday with a two day Silver Jubilee drawing hundreds of ex students from 1910 to present. Dr J A Hill spoke of future happiness for children. The program included luncheons teas tours and museum visits with Ruth Bryan Owen to speak tomorrow and a Buffaloes versus McMurry clash at 2 30.

Canyon West Texas State Teachers College J. A. Hill College Cafe John E. Hill Amarillo Board of Regents of the College Phebe K. Warner Claude Federated Women's Clubs Henry Paulus Yoakum Regents Walter Denmark Buffaloes McMurry College Burton Gym Guy Rogers Wichita Falls W. J. Rattikin Fort Worth Carl Perlman Memphis Ernest Cabe, Jr Pampa R. B. Cousins, Jr Austin

Throng in Gallery Demands Immediate Relief in Austin

In Austin on Oct 19 Travis County relief clients crowded the Texas Senate galleries to protest relief administrative technicalities and expulsions from relief rolls. Spokesmen June C. Harris Rev M A Gary and W H Roberts urged investigation into relief spending and adequacy of meals for distressed families amid calls for urgent action today.

Austin Travis County Texas Senate Relief Administration June C. Harris Austin Stotrney M. A. Gary Cavalry Baptist Church W. H Roberts Board of Control Harris Gary Perry Luth House

Relief funding split risks unrest and violence warning

United Press reports officials warn that inadequate winter relief could trigger destitution and violence across the United States. Debates center on wage scales for emergency public works with sub union pay opposed by labor and CCC advocates cited as effective, while conservatives warn of dole versus jobs and broader New Deal planning.

United Prose Washington Get United States PWA Roosevelt United Press Willaim A. Green A. F. of L Housing Administration

State to Get Ten New CCC Winter Camps

The Civilian Conservation Corps will operate 53 camps in Texas from October 1 to December 31, up from 43 in the prior quarter. Five camps will serve drought relief in western Texas at Castelon, Big Spring, Hereford, Toyahville, and Ysleta, with the remaining 48 located in cities including Houston, Galveston, Tyler, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Dallas suburbs.

Washington Texas Castelon Brewster County Big Spring Hereford Toyahville Reeves County Ysleta el Paso Willis Ratcliff Houston County Zavalla Center Pineland Sabine County Kirbyville Maydelle Cherokee County Honey Island Hardin County Woodville Lufkin Neches Trinity Eoakhurst San Jacinto County Livingston Conroe Farmersville Woden Nacogdoches County Groveton Jasper Cleveland Huntsville Bowie Belton Taylor

Program Given For Sunday Bible Class

The T. Newton Hill Bible Class of the First Christian Church will be entertained Sunday morning by Miss Evelyn Wiley and John Wiley from the Dave Derd en School of Music. H. A. Shaw and Miss Doris Shaw lead singing while Dr. R. C. Snodgrass and Judge W. E. Gee teach the Bible lesson. Class meets in the church’s new stone unit at 9 40.

T. Newton Hill Bible First Christian Church Evelyn Wiley John Wiley Dave Derden School of Music H. A. Shaw Doris Shaw R. C. Snodgrass W. E.gee New Stone

Death of John Wall noted by Amarillo editor

John Wall an Amarillo resident and prolific writer died of cancer in Oakland California at age 71. He edited and wrote for Scripps Howard papers in Cleveland New York and San Francisco and owned Wall Printing Shop. He was a friend of Damon Runyon and Grantland Rice and produced fiction for syndicates. He was 71. The Panhandle region faces a forthcoming rainy spell with forecasts of showers tonight and Saturday and possible heavy rainfall late weekend.

John Wall Amarillo Oakland Calif Wall Scripps-Howard Cleveland New York San Francisco Damon Runyon Grantland Rice Panhandle Los Angeles California Collman

Arms salesmen in jeopardy fear for agents in South America

Senate investigators were told the lives of American arms salesmen in South America were in danger as private reports warned that agents’ safety could be compromised once their methods were exposed. The probe has linked bribery to South American deals and withheld letters amid fears of riots.

Washington Senate South America Stephen Raushenbush Senate Munitions Committee Raushenbrush

German World War I Field Marshal Von Kluck Dies at 88

Berlin reports the death of Gen Field Marshal Alexander von Kluck at age 88 from senility. He commanded the German first army at the Marne and Paris advance, fought in 1866 and 1870 wars, led troops at Maubeuge and St Quentin, and later served as inspector general before retirement in 1916.

Berlin U.P Alexander von Kluck Imperial General Staff von Kluck Munster Eighth Army Maubeuge Marne

Roosevelt Visits Virginia for Veterans Hospital Dedication

President Roosevelt travels to Roanoke Virginia to dedicate a new 1 700 000 veterans hospital the first he authorized as president. He aims to reassure disabled war veterans while avoiding direct talk on the pending bonus issue. He is accompanied by General Frank T Hines head of the veterans administration.

Washington Roosevelt Virginia America Roanoke Prank T. Hines Veterans Administration Hines

Vanity and crime mix in 1934 news from The Globe

Arthur Brisbane argues against pauper voting while President Roosevelt denounces it as un-American. The column also recalls King Alexander's vanity and a kidnapping case in which Mrs Stoll was returned and a leniency plea linked to Mrs Frances Robinson. See TODAY Page 9 Griggs Ambulance.

Roosevelt

Weather forecast for Amarillo and vicinity

Forecast shows showers tonight and Saturday in Amarillo area. West Texas expected partly to mostly cloudy with possible local rain in the north and east tonight and Saturday. New Mexico mainly fair with cooler conditions tonight and Saturday in the southeast and east portions. Temperatures today range from 62 to 76 degrees.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico

Stop Signals Save Drivers at City Intersections

A compact city note mocks stop signs at cross streets while recounting a two car crash at Tenth and Harrison. It contrasts dated cautions with a cartoonish tale of Johnnie Speedway and Millie Thrill seeker, ending with a punchy reminder to obey signals.

Algamated Corp Johnnie Speedway Millie Thrillseeker Johnnie Mr. Speedway Tenth Harrison

Hauptmann Fights to Prove Lindbergh Kidnapping Alibi

New York October 19. New alibi evidence claims Bruno Hauptmann did not work at the Majestic Apartments on the Lindbergh baby kidnapping day. Affidavits from Joseph M. Furcht and E V C Pescia support Hauptmann’s defense and may delay his transfer to New Jersey for trial.

New York U.P Bruno R. Hauptmann Majestic Apartments Lindberg Hauptmann Appellate Division New York State Supreme Court New Jersey Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Joseph M. Furcht New York Welfare Department E. V. C. Pescia Purcht Majestic

Jeans Gomez Fatally Shot Near Home in Nacogdoches

In Nacogdoches on October 18 Jeans Gomez aged 30 was shot and killed as he started a walk with a companion. Dick Lazerine surrendered to Sheriff Carl Butler and was held in the jail pending examining trial.

Nacogdoches Jeans Gomez Dick Lazerine Carl Butler Lazerine

Grid-Graph Game Postponed by Wire Facilities Issue

The Amarillo Golden Sandies game with Norman Oklahoma tonight is postponed due to lack of wire facilities at the field. The Sandies open conference play at Borger next Friday night. Globe News will provide quarter by quarter scores as reports become available.

Amarillo Golden Sandies Norman Okla Sandies Borger O. L Ted) Taylor Tri-State Fair Globe News Sports Department

Yugoslavia Amnesties Croatian Leaders Amid Border Tension

An unconfirmed report says Yugoslavia concentrates troops on the Hungarian border amid rising tensions. Four former Croatian leaders Kalasona Koro shtz Julevec Nacetcia and Obrivec are freed from a government ban signaling a potential broad amnesty and a shift in internal policy.

Maribor Yugoslavia Alexander Koroshetz Julevec Natlacea Obrivec Solvenian

Self Defense Plea Frees Woman Killer

Mrs. Wilma Ann Harrison age 30 was acquitted of murder in Wichita Falls after a self defense defense. She shot Mrs. Cora Hawthorne in a downtown department store on August 4 after Hawthorne allegedly reached for a heavy bottle during a meeting with Harrison’s estranged husband. The jury reached a verdict on the third ballot.

Wichita Falls Wilma Ann Harrison Cora Hawthorne

Cleburne Man Convicted in May Station Slaying

Ikey Weatherred was found guilty of murder in the ambush killing of John Green a Cleburne filling station operator last May. The jury deliberated 17 hours and recommended eight years' imprisonment with defense planning an appeal.

Cleburne Ikey Weatherred John Green Weatherred Green

Delegates Named To Texas Bridge Tournament

Mrs. Harry Meyers and Mrs. J. B. Driskell will represent the Panhandle in the Texas Bridge Tournament in San Antonio next week. They won the local and regional events after a three way tie, finishing first on cumulative score ahead of Buford Avery and Dr. Frank Jones of Amarillo and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Martin of Plainview. John Maynard Lor Co Ph 5265 for NRA remodeling and HOLC repair plans.

Harry Meyers J. B. Driskell Panhandle San Antonio Buford Avery Frank Jones Amarillo W. A. Maretin Plainview

O. Henry Memorial House Opens in Austin Park

Austin crowds honor the author as the tiny gray house in a green park is refurbished as a museum. The moving of the structure from its original lot and the impromptu speakers heighten a night of tribute to William Sydney Porter, known as O Henry.

Austin O. Henry William Bidney Porter Will Porter

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