Prosecution Hires Cooper and Moses for Hamilton Trial
Amarillo lawyer Hugh H. Cooper and Fort Worth prosector Dayton Moses join the Hamilton murder case as special prosecutors. The Walton Fund at National Bank of Commerce will raise funds to cover costs, with deposits invited from supporters to aid in the prosecution of R. I. Hamilton. Cooper, a 35 year veteran, formerly with the Houston DA’s office, is leading the effort. Moses is a noted state prosecutor known for West Texas cases and cattle-raid prosecutions. The district attorney’s office approved negotiations and will continue fundraising efforts.
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Hugh H. Cooper
Amarillo
Houston
Dayton Moses
Fort Worth
National Bank of Commerce
Walton Fund
R. I. Hamilton
Cooper
Hamilton
Tom Walton, Jr
Theresa
Cooper & Lumpkin
Special Fund
Moses
West Texas
Milt Good
Tom Ross
Lubbock
Allison and
Robinson
Seminole
Burnet
Texas
Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Edw. W. Thomerson
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas Regions
Thursday unsettled and cooler for Amarillo and vicinity. West Texas mainly unsettled and cooler except Panhandle. New Mexico fair south and unsettled north with cooler air. Interactions from a South Dakota low and a New Mexico trough bring cooler conditions and variable winds. temperatures yesterday varied with 61 in the afternoon at Amarillo and 60 at night.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Lake Region
Y Mountain
Judge orders Becky Rogers venue change in bank robbery case
La Grange May 15 A judge ordered a change of venue for Rebecca Bradley Rogers linked to the December 1926 Farmers National Bank robbery at Buda after jurors failed to reach a verdict in two prior special venues. Only one of 90 summoned jurors was accepted as fit. The judge said bondsmen would decide the transfer face once arrived.
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LA Grange
Rebecca Bradley Rogers
Farmers’ National Bank
Buda
M. C. Jeffrey
Rogers
Chicago Detective Killed by Gangsters
Chicago detective Ray Martin was fatally shot during an attempt to trap an extortion gang that had kidnapped Paul Blumenthal, a reputed millionaire bootlegger and Northwestern University professor’s brother. The killers fled amid a volley of police gunfire.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ray Martin
Paul Blumenthal
Northwestern University
Bible Union Upholds Des Moines Faculty Dismissal
Dr. T. T. Shields and Des Moines university trustees won unanimous approval for firing President H. C. Wayman and the entire faculty. Wayman declined to comment, saying it was as he expected and interesting.
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Bible Union
Des Moines
Associated
T’rens
Buffalo, N. Y
T. T. Shields
Des Moines University
H. C. Wayman
Baptist Bible Union
Associated Press
The
Moses Frankham Dies of Heart Attack in Amarillo
Moses Frankham a 70 year old Amarillo resident for 20 years collapsed and died at 5 30 p m yesterday at the transfer stand at Fourth avenue and Pierce street He was born in England and had no relatives in the United States The body is at N S Griggs and Son funeral chapel where arrangements were being made.
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Moses Frankham
Amarillo
Fourth Avenue
Pierce Street
Frankham
East Tenth Street
England
N. S. Griggs & Songs
Prominent Mexican of Dalhart Taken for Ride After Testimony
Dalhart sheriff posse search continues for Adolph Esquiel a former Tucumcari deputy and Rock Island railroad employee who vanished after being taken from his home by masked men Monday night He was summoned to testify before the grand jury on bootlegging cases and was expected to be a key witness in liquor cases before next week’s district court opening The incident reflects the era’s rough justice as authorities pursue leads and public sentiment runs high.
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Dalhart
Adolph Esquiel
Esquibel
Tucumcari
N. M
Rock Island Railroad
Grand Jury
Graf Zeppelin Cleared for Atlantic Crossing
Friedrichshafen Germany May 15 Graf Zeppelin ready to depart for second voyage to America with a clear air path over France and expectations of a 6:30 am departure Central European time. Commander Eckener urged passengers to be ready by 5:30 am as weather prospects remained excellent and the route may include the Azores.
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Associated Press
Friedrichsafen
Germany
Friedrichshafen
America
Friedrich Shafen
France
Atlantic
Hugo Eckener
Azores
United States
Lakehurst
New Jersey
El Pasoan Nominated U.S. Marshal for West Texas
Scott C. White of El Paso was nominated to be United States Marshal for the western district of Texas. The nomination was announced in Washington on May 15 by The Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Washington
Scott C. White
el Paso
Texas
Grand jury fails to act in Plainview murder case
The grand jury adjourned without a decision in the slaying of Grace Morrison in front of a downtown hotel. Suspects L I Stallworth and her mother in law EK M Stallworth remained jailed and bond was not sought until after the grand jury acted. Relatives visited but offered no statements.
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Grace Morrison
Plainview
E. H. Gipson
Stallworth
Fort Worth
Creager Leads Texas Campaign Fund Drive for 100000
In Amarillo Republican leaders led by Creager urged a Texas campaign fund of 100000 to win next year’s governor race. National Committeeman Ryan opened the meeting and notes were distributed for contributions. Creager’s party tour planned regional meetings across the state to build GOP strength.
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Texas
Ryan
Creager
Brownaville
Amarillo
Lubbock
G. O. PL
Butch receives five year probation in narcotics case
Tom Willi known as butch pleaded guilty to Harrison narcotic act violation in U S district court. He avoids prison and is placed on five year probation under narcotics agent W G Nance. Clifford Brown pleads guilty to violating the national prohibition act and is fined 500 dollars with suspended sentence for two years contingent on good behavior under probation officer Jewell Scales.
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Tom Willi
Butch
United States District Court
Willi
W. G. Nance
Clifford Brown
Miss Jewell Scales
United States
Scurry County Hog Delivers Record Litter of Nineteen
Special to The News Snyder May 15. A.J. Jones a prominent farmer near Fluvanna reports a 600 pound sow giving birth to nineteen pigs yesterday. W. O. Logan county agent and Rev. James H. Tate of Fluvanna confirm the number, a regional record.
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Snyder
A.J. Jones
Fluvanna
Scurry County
W. O. Logan
James H. Tate
Fluyvanna
Khiva Temple Honors Amarillo as Headquarters
Members of Khiva Temple of the Mystic Shrine designate Amarillo as their headquarters and urge all members to participate in today’s parade to show appreciation for the honor and support Khiva Temple activities funded in Amarillo.
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Khiva Temple
Mystic Shrine
Amarillo
Khiva
Mate Torn
Plavnk Hosts Continental Shrine Ceremonial Figures
Plavnk and four corner representatives will attend a major Shrine ceremonial with scores of temples from the United States and Canada represented. A class of over 60 novices is favored and Khiva Temple members will be prominent in the event, with the Shrine nobility set to be rewarded for their efforts.
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Plavnk
United States
Canada
Khiva
Light Showers Reported in Floyd County Wheat Belt
Special to The News from Lockney on May 15 reports light showers in the northern part of Floyd County. Farmers expect another rain to boost the county's large wheat acreage and harvest prospects.
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North Floyd County
Lockney
Floyd County
Deadly X ray clinic blast wipes out dozens in Cleveland
A catastrophic explosion and bromine gas at the Cleveland clinic killed 95 to 98 people, with 40 to 100 injured, trapping patients and staff in a four story brick building. Fire crews fought fumes, locked street entrances, and hauled bodies to hospitals as the blaze raged during the morning peak.
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Associated
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Clinic
Poicemen
Henry Thorp
Mudd Avenue
Landlord Want Ad Tips Emphasize Attracting Tenants
A veteran landlord advises listing key features like a fenced yard and flowers to entice renters. Tailor details to what a prospective tenant would want, highlighting amenities and conditions that improve appeal and result in faster occupancy.
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Tom Walton
Becky Rogers
Soney
Langley Field
Virginia
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A. Vestal
Graf Zeppelin
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Helo
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