Laley Slayer to Begin Ten Years in Pen
Ellery Roberts, convicted in district court for the murder of Amarillo druggist Les J. Laley, is to be returned from Leavenworth on September 21. He will be released from a 13 month federal sentence for transporting a stolen auto, then moved to Potter county jail until a state penitentiary agent arrives. Nicholas Troetter, who pleaded state evidence, will also be discharged from the federal prison after a joint conviction and 13 month sentence. Laley was shot in his West Sixth street drug store during a late night attempted robbery, triggering a lengthy local manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellery Roberts
Les J. Laley
Amarillo
Leavenworth
Roberts
el Paso
Sheriff's Office
Potter County
Laley
Bee
Kansas
Nicholas Troetter
West Sixth Street
Troetter
Fliers Prepare for Climax of 1928 Air Race
The Los Angeles national air races reach a non stop transcontinental finale from Roosevelt Field with Art Goebel and his Lockheed Vega Yankee Doodle as favorites. Protests shadow class B and C results as pilots challenge eligibility and elapsed times. Colonel Lindbergh aids the meet while others finish from Windsor to Los Angeles amid rivalries and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Roosevelt’ Field
Art Goebel
Goebel
New York
Windsor
Ont
Mines Field
Waco
John Livingston
Aurora
Ill
John H. Wood
Wausau
Wis
E. F E. Ballough
Chicago
Wood
Livingston
Drury
William H. Drury
T. Stanton
Pontana
Calif
Las Vegas
Nev
Robert W. Cantwell
Duncan
Okla
Lockheed
C. D. B. Collyer
Fairchild
Yuma
Ariz
San Diego
Charles A. Lindbergh
J. J
Williams
Army
Flying Musketeers
Lindbergh
Amarillo letter column on parks and city life
Local column discusses Amarillo park development and concerns about the wading pool removal, urges praise for the forester and landscape expert, and cautions against harsh criticism while supporting tree plantings and beautification. Includes anecdotes about local officials, tree care, and community commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Park
Amarillo
Country life wish from city woman seeks rancher companion
A 27 year old Miami woman, Mrs G C Kufner, seeks a country home and companion on a farm or ranch away from city noise. She loves animals and has lived in cities, asking for help to find happiness in rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tack
G. C. Kufner
N. E
Second Ave
Miami, Fla
Insane Woman Eats Everything In Harrowing Case
Doctors in Montreal report an insane woman who swallowed any object that could pass her throat. After sending X ray images, surgeons removed more than 2 500 pieces of metal and glass from her stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Secret Elopement of Wealthy Headed by Band
Chicago yachtman Gordon Clark and Miss Virginia Bowers wed in Judge Lindsay's courtroom after a plan to keep it secret failed. Eight reporters six cameramen and hundreds of onlookers attended the ceremony before the couple sails from New York for Europe the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Gordon Clark
Virginia Bowers
Little Rock
Arkansas
Federal Building
Buchanan School Fair Queen Contest Winds Up
Three girls disputed who deserved to be fair queen of the Tri-State Breezes pageant at Buchanan School. Opal Stovall and Gorda Collier withdrew, backing Pauline Placey who will be duchess of the Buchanan school. Ballots are cast at Globe News with judges from local banks. contest closes Monday at noon.
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Opal Stovall
J. S. Stovall
North Johnson
Gorda Collier
W. C. Collier
N. Lincoln
Pauline Placey
E. G. Placey
N. Fillmore
Tri-State
North
Amarillo
Miss Stovall
Miss Collier
Miss Placey
Buchanan School
All North
Globe News
Horace Russell
Russell and Cockrell
Howard Paul
American State Bank
Kit Carson
First National Bank
News
The
Globe
Globe-News
Scarce Reserved Parking and Concession Spaces at Tri-State Fair
Fair officials warn that special reserved parking spaces and desirable concession spots for the Tri-State exposition, September 22 to 29, are becoming scarce at 3 dollars for the full period. Many spaces remain unsold, but daily sales rise as vendors rush to secure rights for the anticipated large crowds. The officials also call for more hot dog stands and eating houses to serve the visitors.
El Paso seeks man wanted in California
John W. Quinn was arrested in town and sent back to Los Angeles. He is wanted in El Paso on swindling charges tied to sale of Mexico hunting licenses and related schemes. His El Paso alias was J. R. McDonald and he allegedly swindled local sportsmen under various names. He faces California grand larceny by trickery and a federal bond-jumping charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Quinn
Los Angeles
W. W. Swan
el Paso
Mexico
J. R. McDonald
Quinn
H. L. Gaither
Amarillo
Jack O'Neil
M. E. Christensen
California
Hold man on counterfeit charge at Wink
The Associated Press reports George R. McVey, linked to the Glaviena gang, was arrested in Wink Texas by secret service agents. Glaviana, named as ring leader, was remanded in Dallas after failing to post an 82000 bond. Co-defendants Smallwood and Eden freed on bond in New Orleans. Claude Hill serves five years in Leavenworth for narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Porlearns
George R. McVey
Glaviena
Wink
Texas
el Paso
Secret Service
Cornelius K. Langhan
New Orleans
Glaviana
Mind
Dallac
KE M. Smallwood
Jack Eden
Claude Hill
Leavenworth Penitentiary
Innkeeper Restricts Guests to Three Drinks a Day
London report says a Devonshire inn landlord will not serve more than three drinks per guest daily. He argues three is ample for anyone and enforces the limit for all patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Devonshire
Youth Held for Robbery and Assault
J M Lane a youthful dishwasher in a local cafe is jailed on robbery by assault charges. Margaret Milton of 105e North Taylor reported a break in at 106A North Taylor on September 7 with Lane identified, who allegedly assaulted her with a bottle, choked her, and stole about $5. She later saw him washing dishes and notified police. Lane denies the charges and was sent to county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Lane
Margaret Milton
North Taylor Street
Lane
North Fillmore Street
Youth in Jail Stricken with Typhoid Fever
Steve Reicher an 18 year old Illinois youth held on car theft charges in Potter county jail was hospitalized with typhoid fever after being stricken in his cell. He was arrested in Harrah Oklahoma on a warrant tied to a theft in Amarillo and returned here. Officials said no quarantine unless others show symptoms and cells are being cleaned and fumigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Reicher
Illinois
Northwest Texas
Potter County
Reicher
Harrah
Oklahoma
Amarillo
Wiley Pollard
Local writer sets record in magazine work
James P. Olsen a former News-Globe staffer now freelancing has five pieces under three pen names in three magazines this month. Under James P Olson Jimmy O Price and Paul J Messen he appears in Specialty Salesmen Opportunity and Independent Salesman with fiction stories and articles. He has also sold a Western yarn to Frontier Stories scheduled to appear soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Olsen
News-Globe
Jimmy O. Price
Paul J. Messen
Olsen
Opportunity
Mr. Olsen
Helium plant wells flow at 760 gallons a minute
The Muney Brothers completed two water wells on the Helium plant site. Testing showed 760 gallons per minute with 95 feet of water and a 26 foot draw down. Government requirements called for 300 gallons per minute. drilling ended at 255 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muney Brothers
W. D. Muney
Amarillo fair drive draws 125 merchants in decorations
More than 125 Amarillo merchants have signed contracts to decorate stores and storefronts for the Amarillo Tri-State exposition. Fair officials urge broader participation, asking all residents to fly flags Sept 22 to 29 and to contact the fair office for decoration details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Amarillo Hardware Co
Adams & Parr
Amarillo Bank & Trust
Adams Dry Goods Co
Amarillo Electric Co
Amarillo State Bank
Amarillo National Bank
Amarillo Oldsmobile Co
Amarillo Gas Co
Amarillo Building & Loan
Amarillo Plate Glass Co
Amarillo Armature Shop
Amarillo Globe News
Amarillo Printing Co
Bridges Drug Co
Barnard, Inc
Blackburn Bros
Boston Hat Works
Burgess Lumber Co
Howard Blackburn
Ballew - Satterfield
Bistis Drug Co
City Drug Co
Crews Cafe
Cooper-Irvin
Connor-Mathis
Toney Chisum
City Drug No
Cooper-Irvin Lincoln
Darnells Cafe
Duke Drug Co
Dean
Mellroys
Morrow-Thomas
Alma Mosley
Mariton
Meyer & Meyer
M. System
Moores Filling Station
Mission Theatre
Moore- Poston Co
McGees Garage
McDonald’s Auto Supply
Mitchell
National Bank of Commerce
Nobles Bros
North Texas Building & Loan Co
Oliver-Eakle
Osgood Monument Co
Orange Mill
L. N. Pittman
Pools Drug Co
J. C. Penney
Panhandle Music Co
Palace of Sweets
Panhandle Motor Co
Plains Chevrolet Co
Palo Duro Coffee Shop
Parkers Place
Packard Motor Co
Regents
Rigga Clothing Co
Rule Building
Russell & Cockrell
Rialto Theatre
Spicer Jewelry Co
W. T. Smith
Sudden Service
5. W. Public Service
Sterling Hotel
Tyler Hotel
Victory-Wilson
Whitcomb Jewelry Co
White & Kirk Dry Goods Co
Woolworth's
Williams Hardware Co
Joe Mobley
Labor unions and capital clash over benefits and protection
A newspaper excerpt shows William J. Bowen of the Bricklayers' International Union denouncing communism while noting union assets of 3 505 000 and 10 500 000 in benefits paid over ten years. The piece compares organized labor to protected patricians and questions public costs and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bowen
Bricklayers’ International Union of America
Japan
Marty Young Brings Dance Players Here
Marty Young and His Ten Youngsters open their engagement at the Nat Dane Palace tonight. Novelty numbers vocal offerings and latest dance music are featured by Young and his musicians. They come here from an extended engagement at the Modern Cafe El Paso replacing Fred Ford and his group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Young
Young
Amarillo
Modern Cafe
el Paso
Fred Ford
Nat
Jews Hold Special New Year Service in Amarillo
The Amarillo Jewish community will observe Rosh Hashana with a special Friday night service at Lindy Land on Polk Street tomorrow evening conducted by Rev. Sam Beiber of Dallas. All visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Lindy Land
Polk Street
Sam Beiber
Dallas
Thunderstorm Dialogue Between Lovers
A 1928 verse scene shows a frightened woman urged to stay calm as a thunderstorm roars. The speaker reassures her storms pass, admits inability to stop lightning, and consoles with the hope the noise will fade.
Markets Show Mixed Livestock and Cotton Activity Across Cities
Hogs in Kansas City and Chicago markets rise to 15 to 26 cents, top cattle and calves trading steady to weak with various weight classes noted. Cotton markets in New York and New Orleans open easy with continued liquidation. Liverpool futures ease while some rallies occur mid-morning. freight and poultry pricing also noted in Chicago. stock market opens with uneven declines and early pool activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Associated
Chicago
Associated Press
Strone
ST. Louis
New York
Liverpool
New Orleans
Four Cases Set for Trial as Court Opens
Four cases are slated for trial when the district criminal court opens after a three day adjournment. Frank Carter faces false swearing charges for collecting one hundred dollars by subscription while posing as deaf and dumb. Also to be tried are J W Jolley for swindling over fifty dollars Fred Downes for liquor law violations and Johnny Jones for theft over fifty dollars. The regular petit jury from last Tuesday is recalled for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Criminal Court
Frank Carter
Carter
J. W. Jolley
Fred Downes
Johnny Jones
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Russia
Canada
Alogious
Washington
Copperas
Chas. Wolflin
Mr. Wolflin
O. W
Chief Gaither
Chief
Peiceman
Moore Hotel
Amarillo Hotel
Fisk
Erasmus Ezra Tack
Armour & Company
Fair Drive
Rome
Darling
Scott
Edgar A. Guest
Presa
Associated Prey
Wright Aeronautical
Purity
Allied
Chemies
Fox Film
Vanadium Steel
Johns Manville
Federal Reserve
Warner Bros
Motors
Briggs
New York Central
International ‘Telephone
American Bank
James E. Bennett & Co
Lori
Dee
James BE. Bennett
Mack Trucks
United States Steel
Victor Talking Machine
White Eagle
Willys-Overland
Ssccseecescons
Woolworth
Aece
Marland Oil
Mexican Seaboard Oil
Mid-Continent Petroleum i
Middle States
Missouri
Ansas & Texa
Missouri Pacific
Montgomery Ward Moon Motors
Nash Motors
Packard Motor Bots National Biscuit
Pennsylvania
Jay Pere-Marquette
Phillips Petroleum
Producers & Refiners
Ceense
of America
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Shell Union
Sinclair
Southern Pacific Southern Railway
Stewart Warner Studebaker
Texas Gulf
Texas Corporation i
Texas & Pacific
Texas Pacific Coal & Oi
Large Pacific
Victrola
Radiola
Panhandle
Polk
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