The Fort Worth Press (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 68, Ed. 1 Monday, December 23, 1935 Page: 2 of 18
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BOYS
Brief News Roundabout Fort Worth
;1,000,000 Honor
SHOP AT
Widow Believes Their Line
- Was Tapped By
- Enemies -
By FORREST DAVIS
Seripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance.
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 23. — A
few hours before Walter W. Lig-
gett, crusading editor, met death
at the bands of a gunman in the
alley back of his home, he held a
telephone conversation with for-
mer Gov. William Langer, of
North Dakota. As authorities at-
tempted to unravel the mystery
cloaking Liggett’s death, they
considered the significance of
that call.
Coupled with the reputed fact
that a group in Minneapolis was
seeking to open—or had opened
—negotiations with the editor for
the sale of his newspaper, the
Mid-West American, and his
printing plant, the conversation
with Gov. Langer presented a
new entry into the question of j
what motivated the murder.
Sought Alliance,
Mr. Liggett and Gov. Langer
were old friends of the Non-Par-
tisan League movement.
The North Dakota governor, an-
ticipating his acquittal on charges
of exacting campaign contribu-
tions from federal relief workers,
wished Mr. Liggett to remove his
newspaper to Bismarck, N. D. He
sought an alliance with the jour-
nalist which could best be served
by having the vigorous political
newspaper published in his state.
On the telephone, the governor
renewed his request, making ’a
definite offer of support. He
pointed out that Mr. Liggett
could continue his campaign
against Gov. Floyd B. Olson and
the dominant group in the Farm-
er-Labor party of this state, from
Bismarck as well as in Minneap-
olis.
Believes Phone Tapped.
Mrs. Liggett is confident that
her telephone was tapped. She
is certain that the talk with Lan-
ger was listened to by enemies of
her husband.
The point is that the persons
wishing to buy the newspaper,
and thus remove Liggett from the
scene, may have gathered from
his talk with the governor that
he proposed to continue his stren-
uous exposures from Bismarck.
If this supposition is correct,
It would furnish a motive—a sus-
pected double-cross.
I have no positive assurance
that the negotiations were under
way. It is understood that a
group, the Identity of which cap-
net be printed, were preparing to
make, or had made, a firm offer
to Liggett for his psper. Mrs.
Liggett is uninformed on the
matter. Repeated efforts had
been made to buy Liggett out.
He suspected them all. They bore
the unmistakable stamp of the
underworld.
Motive Still Lacking.
This deal, I am assured, was
being handled by a lawyer with
a good office address. It may
be that Liggett regarded it as
bona fide and, being half per-
suaded to remove to North Da-
kota. saw It as a fortunate oppor-
tunity to unload his plant.
The motive for Liggett’s death
has not been made clear. Gov.
Two hundred members of the Fort Worth Boys Club were
guests at a Christmas party given Saturday by North Side Ki-
wanians. Scene was the Boulevard Methodist Church. Each boy
received a stocking filled with nuts, candy and fruit. Vivian
Hargrove, 9, is shown above as he received Santa’s gift. His
helpers, left to right, are: Rev. L. L. Felder, pastor of the
Boulevard Methodist Church; Rev. H. G. Gantz, pastor of the
Chestnut Christian Church, and Dr. A be Greines, the Kiwanian’s
chairman for under-priviledged children. The Woman's Club,
the Alpa Beta Rho Sorority, and the ladles of the Fort Worth
Boys Club filled the stockings. Mrs. Grover Leigh, president of
the Fort Worth Boys' Club, plans to have a similar Christmas
party annually.
FORT WORTHER HURT
IN ABILENE MISHAP
C. K.- Kirkel is Recovering in
Hospital Here
C. K. Rickel, 41, of 4716 Per-
shing Ave., was recovering in All
Saints Hospital today from Injur-
ies suffered in an auto collision
on the outskirts of Abilene Satur-
day night. He was returning from
El Paso.
His right knee was broken.
Physicians say an operation will
be necessary. •
Mr. Rickel's sedan crashed Into
the car of a woman motorist as
she turned into a driveway. * The
woman driver was not seriously
hurt.
BROTHERS JAILED IN
ROBBERY, KIDNAPING
Whisky Truck Guard Recog-
nizes Assailants
TODA
Parts,
San
TOMORROW:
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Noon—Business a n d Professional,
accompanied by daughter and son,
Maurino and Cleo Corder, return-
ed last night from Timson, where
they attended the burial of Mrs.
Corder’s mother, Mrs. Mary Keat-
ing. Mrs. Keating died Friday at
the Corder home, 3313 University
Dr. ---------------____-
WOODROW HOKETT, 23, 2 3 09
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Sottish Rite Club, Westbrook Pearl St., was reported much im-
! proved at City-County, Hospital
1 today. He received a back injury
in an auto collision at Seventh
! and Henderson Sts. Saturday.
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tivity." Christmas
M.—Christmas Eve Services, St.
Episcopal Church.
M.—Christmas Mass, All Saints
Church. ,
. M.—Christmas Mass, St. Pat-
holic Church.
M.—Christmas Eve Services, St.
MRS. MABEL THORPE JONES
John’s EDIsCOpal enuren.
11:80 P. M.—Christmas Mass, St. Mary’s
Catholic Church.
11:45 P. M.—Christmas Eve Services.
Trinity Episcopal Church.
will talk on the "Wrigley Build-
I Ing” in Chicago on her weekly
program over Station KTAT at 5
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send Club No. 2 will meet at 7:30
p. m. at the First Christian
Church.
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A COMPLAINT in Justice Hel
P. Hughes' court today charged
Irvin Grimes, 37, with drunk driv-
ing Saturday. Police arrested
him on West Lancaster Ave. He
made $750 bond.
see
THE WORKERS and Farmers
Alliance will uear a report on the
murder of a fellow member in
‘ Tampa, Fla., at its meeting at
7:30 p. m. today at ths Court-
house.
Artists To Be Hosts to
Mrs. Astor on
Jan. 5
By United Press.
NEW YORK. Dec. 23.—Mrs.
Vincent Astor will Le honored
Jan. 5 by an entertainment which
on the stage er in a radio studio
would be worth nearly $1,000,000.
“Undignified Entertainment by
Dignified Artiste” is to be giv-
en in Mre. Astor's honor because
of her work In behalf of finan-
cially stranded musicians.
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THE ROBERT E. LEE Camp.
United Confederate Veterans, had
their annual Christmas tree at
their weekly meeting yesterday at
the Courthouse. Gifts and re-
freshments were given to the vet-
erans. ,
A 20-YEAR-OLD man was ar-
rested at 310 S. Jennings Ave.
early yesterday on complaint of
violating the Sunday closing law.
He was released on bond. Police
said a "Saturday night" dance
was still in progress.
p. m. tomorrow.
. * * *
MSGR. ROBER, M.
NOLAN
began the 29th year of his pas-
torate at St. Patrick's Catholic
Church yesterday. In 1907 Msgr.
Nolan came to Fort Worth as
parish priest. He later was ap-
pointed dean of the Fort Worth
district. In 1925 he was made
chamberlain to the Pope and In
1928 elevated to the dignity of
domestic prelate.
* $
TOWNSEND CLUB No. 6 will
hear Bill Farmer and Rep. Joe
Youngblood at 8 p m. today at
BLIND negroes of Fort Worth
will receive gifts from a Christ-
mas tree and hear carols at 8
p. m. today at the South Side
Nursery of the Council of Negro
Charities, at 1000 Humbolt St.
Santa Claus will visit the two ne-
gro nurseries, at 1000 Humbolt
St. and 2906 Ross Ave., at 10:30
a. m. tomorrow. A Christmas
entertainment will be provided.
THE NEW RESERVOIR CRE-
ated by Boulder Dam will hold
1,453,915,000,000 gallons of wa-
ter, according to the commission-
er of reclamation.
Among stars on the program’
will be Lawrence Tibbett, Lucre- W
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Crooks, Lily Pons, Lauritz Mel- S
chlor, John Charles Thomas, Al- J
bert Spalding, Harold Bauer and 5
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For Appointment Phone 2-2181
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Olson and his friends imply that
the crime grew out of an under-
world misunderstanding. Liggett’s
group persist in the belief that
It had a political slant.
Shrewd observers of the Minne-
apolis crime situation believe
that something must have hap-
pened inspiring the homicide.
Over the week-end the investi-
gation, never very vigorous,
lagged. The Legislature, in re-
cess until after Christmas, is ex-
pected to agree on a $2500 re-
ward for the apprehension of Lig-
gett's slayer or slayers.
But the legislative action is
held to be little more than a
gesture.
Willie L. and Dale T. Day,
brothers, of Oklahoma City, re-
mained in the county jail today
on robbery and kidnaping charges
growing out of the abduction of
Rex Fleming, whisky truck guard.
Complaints were filed yesterday
In Justice Hal P. Hughes’ court.
Fleming recognized the pair
Saturday night, as they entered
the Midwest Wholesale Drug Co.,
employer of Fleming.
Fleming reported two men
forced him from his auto near
Keller, took him to Norman. |
Okla., and fled as he grappled
with them. They bad taken his
overcoat and $35.
TO SEE ROSE BOW L GAME
Special to The Press.
DENTON, Dec. 23. Johnny
Stovall, star halfbark of the North
Texas State Teachers’ College
Eagles, left Saturday for Califor-
nia to attend the Rose Bowl foot-
ball classic. The trip is a present
from relatives.
Pin-it-up Lamps
$1.45
Christmas
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Here’s the Answer to “What Shall I Give”
Gifts for Men
Gold Watches
Pocket Knives
Emblem Jewelry
Strap Watches
Diamond Rings
Cuff Buttons
Full Dress Sets
Traveling Cases
Gold Pencils
Belts and Buckles
Pocket Flasks
Cigar Cases
Cigarette Cases
Fountain Pens
Military Brushes
Desk Sets
Diamond Studs
Scarf Pins
Waldemar Chains
Lapel Chains
Belt Chains
Key Holders
Card Cases
Cloth Brushes
Shaving Sets
Desk Clocks
Bill Folds
Gifts of Silverware
Mayonnaise Sets
Coffee Service
Fruit Bowl
Bouillon Spoons
Chests of Silver
Flower Vase
Table Spoons
Candlesticks
Compote
Sandwich Plate
Salt and Pepper
Butter Spreaders
Cold Meat Fork
Marmalade Jar
Babies—
Baby Spoons
Porringers
Birthmonth Spoons
Beauty Pins
Girls—
Neck Chains
Wrist Watches
Vanity Cases
Manicure Sets
Mesh Bags
Gifts for Women
Diamond Rings
Pendants
Vanity Cases
Brooches
Bracelets
Lingerie Clasps
Wrist Watches
Birthstone Rings
Pearl Necklaces
Bar Pins
Jewel Cases
Traveling Sets
Handy Pins
Mesh Bags
Diamonds
Rosaries
Necklaces
Costume Jewelry
Ring Watches
Casseroles
Serving Trays
Coasters
Game Shears
Desk Sets
Thermos Bottles
Leather Goods
Baking Dish
Dinner Gongs
Percolators
$4.95 and up
Toasters
$2.95 and up
Open
Evenings
Until
Use • Haltom Charge Account
Convenient Weekly or Monthly Payments
9 P. M.
HALTOM'S
JEWELERS SILVERSMITHS
MAIN AT SIXTH FORT WORTH
Open
Evenings
Until
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other practical appliance.
Convenient term payments can be arranged on all purchases,
to be paid in small amounts with your electric service bill.
Roasters
$16.95 and $17.90
Heating Pads .
$2.95 and up
Sandwich Toaster and Grill $6.95
Clocks
$3.95 and up
$21.50
Hospitality Tray and Toaster
Set Your Electrical Dealer or
Boudoir Lamps
$2.95 and up
Mixers $18.75 and up
Heaters
$7.50
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Sheldon, Seward R. The Fort Worth Press (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 68, Ed. 1 Monday, December 23, 1935, newspaper, December 23, 1935; Fort Worth, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1664505/m1/2/?q=War+of+the+Rebellion.: accessed July 13, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fort Worth Public Library.