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Newspaper
Pampa Morning Post
Location
Pampa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
1
A rallying speech outlines raising funds from Texans to buy pine forest land in East Texas and preserve Longleaf pines. It notes past appropriations, calls for tree planting, and contrasts East and West Texas efforts, while touching on Prohibition, narcotics, and civic issues.
Austin January 26 Prohibition dominates Texas House debate on a resolution opposing alteration of the eighteenth amendment. Representatives Forbes and Farmer introduced the measure, McGill of El Paso argued against the amendment, citing the Wickersham report and questioning sobriety claims. Dodd urged backing to showcase Texas stance against federal machinations. Anderson and Kayton proposed toning penalties to align with the Volstead act, proposing misdemeanors for first offenses and Dean Law penalties for repeat offenses.
Fort Worth report says a jury was completed in the trial of Herbert A. Stanley for the torch slaying of Roy Hawthorne whose body was found near Lake Worth last July 26. The state will begin testimony tomorrow as District Attorney Jesse E. Martin seeks the death penalty and argues Stanley killed Hawthorne in the home of A. E. Stanley before the body was found burning near the lake.
The Senate passed a bill recommended by the American Samoa Commission creating a new government for American Samoa. It extends citizenship to Samoans, establishes an organic government with a one house legislature, and sets up a bill of rights. The measure moves to the House.
Clara Bow urged mercy for Daisy De Boe, her former confidante charged with stealing 925 dollars from the actress. De Boe, convicted on one count after a long deliberation, sought a possible probation term as new counsel sought a delay for a new trial. Bow's letter arrived before court opened, while De Boe faced questions about alleged blackmail and payoffs.
In Chicago on January 26 two black youths Lawrence Rufus seventeen and Romeo Parks fifteen dueled with pistols on the Wen dell Phillips High school lawn as students left for the day. Six boys and a girl were wounded including one critically. Police arrived as the shooters prepared for hand to hand combat.
Dallas dispatch reports commitment papers mailed for John W. Brady to enter the penitentiary for a term not less than two nor more than three years. Sheriff Hal Hood of Dallas County delivered the papers to Lee Simmons, prison system general manager, with Brady expected at Huntsville prison soon. Brady, a former civil appeals court judge, was convicted of slaying Miss Nehiin Highsmith, and stenographer 111 Austin in 1028 went to Huntsville Saturday but was barred until papers arrived.
A small girl from Lutesville Missouri underwent a one minute operation to remove a grain of carp from her lung. Separately ten gallons of cod Myerai were ordered for the blue ribbon baby trout in Missouri state races.
Vernon Texas January 26 defense lawyers for Emmett Thompson moved for a continuance in the murder case over the death of Homer Crabtree citing absent witnesses. The court deferred ruling until tomorrow after the state’s response. The crowded courtroom included Crabtree's mother and twin sisters and many from Pampa and the Panhandle area.
J. V. Lindsy of 615 South Sumner reports theft Sunday of a 1929 Chevrolet coach with license 460-648. J. Hanson of Central eCamp says a boy’s senator was stolen Saturday. A. C G Roby of LeFars reports a 1929 Chevrolet coach stolen from in front of the State Theater Sunday, with Oklahoma license.
Ernest Simpson was sentenced to five years in the U4th district court yesterday morning for robbery with firearms.
Regular meetings of the Pampa Little Theater are set for the second and fourth Mondays each month in the city hall rooms at 8 o clock. The agenda includes member outreach, an added program, and introductions. Mrs Ebner Conley chairs membership, with T E Lucy and Mrs Helen Turner giving readings as the program closes. Proceeds support the Salvation Army.
In Lubbock County a 19 year old, Beatrige Carr, was wounded by a pistol shot in Brownfield amid claims of a jealous wife targeting the other woman. Carr lies in critical condition at Lubbock Sanitarium as authorities expect charges to be filed Tuesday. The incident followed a hotel plan and involved a man and the same couple arriving at a Brownfield hotel in a small coupe prior to the shooting.
Washington January 26 hearing on a proposed relief plan for veterans, with Frank T Hines noting $3 412 million needed to redeem adjusted service certificates at face value. He reported loan demand rising to 17 million this month and daily loans near one million, while immediate cash needs could exceed 1 7 billion under current terms. The plan, backed by the American Legion executive committee, would alter bonuses and credit terms with a projected $2 12 million cost under Garner's bill and potential yearly savings on administrative costs.
JERSEY CITY New Jersey January 26 former governor and United States senator Edward L Edwards died by self-inflicted gunshot in his apartment at age 68. His body was found by Charles Baumgarten who came to check his friend after Edwards missed an appointment. A letter addressed to his daughter Elizabeth was found sealed on a desk.
Roy Wilson aged 18 and Pat O Day aged 35 were charged with murder in Ardmore Oklahoma. County attorney Maryin Shilling announced charges tied to the death of a police officer shot while escorting a woman near a jail. An abandoned automobile was identified as the car from which the officer’s body was hurled.
Ranger Texas January 26 A 24 hour search for Wes Marshbanks rancher missing since Sunday 12 miles southeast of Ranger failed to yield definite information. Marshbanks left for his ranch Sunday morning. his saddle was in the car but the horse was in the corral overcoat and gloves left behind. About forty men joined the search with tracks near the uninhabited house leading to a water tank dragged without results.
Examining trial for Buck Jones charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Weldon L. Russell is set for tomorrow afternoon in District Judge M. R. Hill’s court. Investigators report Jones refused to make a statement and offered few details. Jones and two business associates Bert Bennett and Lee Cox are jailed. Bennett and Cox are material witnesses. Russell, 80, was buried in Abilene after services scheduled Wednesday. The shooting occurred at Oscar Yates’s home, a drilling contractor.
Oklahoma has partly cloudy skies with gradual temperature changes Tuesday and Wednesday. East Texas expects cloudy conditions with local rains Tuesday and Wednesday and moderate easterly winds along the coast. West Texas shows mostly cloudy skies with local rains in the southern portion Tuesday and Wednesday.
Vergil Enright faces a conspiracy to kidnap charge filed in connection with an alleged plan to abduct a relative by marriage. He was arrested in Amarillo and jailed in Pampa as investigators seek a second suspect. Authorities fear retaliation against family members and note prior related arrests.
Superintendents and principals from Gray County will discuss educational needs, proposed school legislation, and related matters at an informal dinner. The meeting occurs at Pampa High School at 8 o clock on Wednesday night February 4 as a step toward completing Gray County school administrator organization.
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