Special Train Yo Liberal To Be Enlarged
The warrant charged the men with assault with intent. Three of the suspects were state witnesses in the Gastonia strikers murder trial.
13 Sep 1929
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1929
Page
1
The warrant charged the men with assault with intent. Three of the suspects were state witnesses in the Gastonia strikers murder trial.
A committee of local boosters tours the area seeking candidates for a three way goodwill tour. They will join the formal opening of the Rock Island line from Liberal to Amarillo. E. D. Lamb leads arrangements and reports strong public enthusiasm. A six car train may be expanded to eight cars including a club car with a barber chair.
A column notes Standard Oil cutting prices amid oil market tensions with Shell, and Trigo wins England's derby with St Leger stakes totaling $62,000. A British tourist wins $120,000 via a sweepstakes, sparking gambling interest as Arab Jew tensions rise over fruit sales. Britain withdraws the Royal Sovereign from Malta. Mellon seeks $500.6 million in treasury certificates, amid fiscal chatter.
Mamie Dunaway and others sue J. M. Sanford and partners in Hutchinson County for 4.875 million alleging unlawful entry and ejectment after they held a half interest in designated oil lands. Plaintiffs, Amarillo residents, claim rightful possession dates back to 1926 with ensuing land dispute.
Senate opens tariff bill arguments led by Smoot and Simmons with long speeches. A naval committee sub‑group to probe alleged shipbuilding interference at the 1927 Geneva talks is appointed. Georgia Senator George attacks tariff writers’ discrimination. La Follette plans labor condition inquiry. Palespto urged protective action. Friday sees continued tariff debate and Army nominations.
Wichita doctors walk out after Sedgwick County Medical Association orders halt of school child examinations until the Wichita school board settles payments for gym class physicals. About 1500 students have missed examinations. a special board meeting is expected to address fees.
Four men involved in a poker game contributed 40 dollars to city funds after fleecing farmers. Six vagrants are jailed for vagrancy. T. C. Smith reported his car stolen near Vernon apartments. Grady R. Creager wrecked at a grade crossing under construction. A dog at 306 Forest Avenue was shot by police after behaving oddly.
A mob of about 2,000 fought police in Brownsville Brooklyn after an uninvited black speaker Harold Williams voiced Palestine views. Williams was dragged from a soap box and protected by officers as thousands of Jewish residents watched. Twelve youths were arrested during the disturbance.
Amarillo prepares for the Tri State Exposition September 24 to 28 with national state and local groups holding conventions. The final day features U C T traveling men, a grand banquet at Herring Hotel, and a city parade with mayor Ernest O Thompson attending. The event aims to make Amarillo a business hub and center of merriment during fair week.
Britain and France proposed a joint step toward a world conference to reduce tariff barriers. Delegations urged League of Nations members and non members to begin negotiations to frame a first collective agreement to diminish hindrances to trade and improve economic relations.
Palestine authorities doubled guards in Jerusalem and at approaches on the Muslim Sabbath. Doar Hayam was suppressed without reason given. A Bedouin meeting prompted troops along the Jordan to thwart incursions. Mishmar Hayardon raided with 25 cattle stolen. two Jews wounded at Mah nayim.
The League of Nations assembly unanimously adopted the Root protocol at Geneva on September 13. The decision accepts the United States Senate five reservations for adhesion to the world court.
New York separators reported a sharp market downturn as Federal reserve brokers loans surged. By mid afternoon many leading issues fell $4 to $10 from last night’s close, reflecting renewed nervousness despite prior calm over rising loan totals.
United Press reports Lindbergh will be warmly received in Rio de Janeiro as he boosts the push for regular air mail service linking the eastern coasts of the Americas. The visit follows Brazil’s aviation progress and follows past appearances by notable aviators.
Strong winds hit Cooper Texas on Thursday evening damaging nearly every building in town but no fatalities or injuries were reported. About 150 feet of the oil mill seed house collapsed and several store fronts were wrecked as streets lay in debris with an ambulance perched atop another vehicle.
Governor Moody today commuted the death sentence of Jesse Charles to life imprisonment. The Liberty County man was scheduled to die in the electric chair early tomorrow.
Forest fires in Western Oregon continued to spread after causing two deaths and injuring seven. At least a dozen new fires were burning across the region on September 13.
Advertisement notes radiator work contact 4469 and an ambulance at 515 West G Griggs with phone number 4311 for rescue services.
A man jailed after helping a friend drink more returns to custody. Judge Homer A. Callaway had released him yesterday afternoon, and the sober man’s good deed leads to new confinement as both men end up behind bars.
A jury in district court returned a not guilty verdict for P. T. Akin in the case charging attempted robbery and murder of Sam Feig a local junk dealer. Pelg testified that Akin used a gun to force a $150 check written by the firm.
In Louisville Kentucky on September 13 Carl Hord nicknamed Smilin was executed in Eddyville prison electric chair for triple murder. His frail mother spent his last hour with him in a dark death row cell as fellow inmate Ivan Nutsell later showed remorse and urged a moral lesson before the sentence was carried out. The Boxwell Bros ambulance service is listed with a contact Ph. 5211.
Austin September 18. Attorney General Claude Pollard submitted his resignation to Governor Dan Moody and will enter private law practice in Austin.
Otis Rogers, 27, husband and chief of counsel for Mrs Rebecca Bradley Rogers, sought to prove his wife insane in a bank robbery trial before 12 German farmers in New Braunfels Texas. He testified about their college romance and marriage arguing mental unbalance influenced her actions.
This notice highlights that rental listings in the Globe News Want Ads offer the best chance to rent an apartment fast. Readers are urged to describe their rental clearly and call 6262 to ask for Want Ads for placement.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.