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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1929

Page

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Seven YI Exans Die In Weekend Accidents

Army air units were ordered to attack Mexican planes over U S territory as border tensions rose near Naco Arizona after a battle between rebels and federals. Mexican and American forces prepared for potential cross border action amid revolts and the assassination of rebel lieutenant colonel Cardenes in Ojaga.

Associated Press EL Paso United States Naco Ariz Frank S. Coheu Machan Fadavala Nada Ranora Rlee Ee Mexico Lucas Gonzales Sonora Galveston Texan Dodd Field San Antonio Fort Hauchuca NATO Aris Rio Grande

Panhandle hardware convention opens in Amarillo

About 250 delegates are expected for the Panhandle Hardware and Implement association's 20th annual three day meeting at the Amarillo hotel. Leaders include S L Randl ett Lancaster C C Carter Carthage Mo A A Doerr Larned with sessions on merchandise selection margins and team work. An afternoon party for visiting women and a dance at the hotel conclude the program.

Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association Amarillo Henry Brown S. L. Randlett Lancaster Texas Hardware and Implement Dealers Association C. C. Carter Carthage National Retail Hardware Association A. A. Doerr Larned National Federation Implement Dealers Association C. M. Williams The Panhandle Association Rev. R. Thomson W. H. Matthews, Jr James Hagan Mr Williams O. C. Watson Clarendon A. S. Meinecke Idalou F. C. Parrish Demming N. M H. H. Tracy Tulsa R. H. Royal Wellington Mission Theater Amarillo Hotel

Public Forum Series Closes with Concert

The Congregational church public forum ended last night with a concert by the Girls Glee Club of West Texas State Teachers College. A 16 member group, chosen by Miss Pauline Brigham, impressed attendees with high quality performances. Edna Kohlbau on violin and Alice Fry as accompanist contributed to a well attended program. The forum will resume in the new church building next fall, continuing a tradition of prominent speakers and wide audience appeal in the community.

Public Forum Congregational Church Girls’ Glee Club West Texas State Teachers College Pauline Brigham Edna Kohlbau Alice Fry New Congregational Church Congregational Church Forum Roy Allingham Bay

French Liner Paris Refloated Resumes Voyage

The French liner Paris, stuck 26 hours on Brooklyn mud flats, was floated at high tide after removing 8 000 tons of fuel oil and 500 tons of water ballast. Officers said the ship was undamaged and resumed its voyage to Europe this afternoon, with passengers not awakened during the maneuver.

Associated Press New York Paris Brooklyn Europe

French Press Criticizes Reparations Talks In Paris

Paris reports public opinion unsettled as the international experts committee enters its ninth week of German reparations discussions. Journal Des Debats condemns creditors for unclear methods and for pressuring Germany, noting Dawes plan obligations and Versailles treaty terms.

Associated Press Paris International Experts Committee Journal Des Debats Germany Dr. Schacht

Woman Passes Lifeboat Test Aboard Majestic

Miss Blanche Tucker aged 34, chief cashier in the Majestic’s French restaurant, becomes the first woman to pass the British Board of Trade lifeboat efficiency exam aboard the White Star liner Majestic in Southampton.April 7.

Southampton England Blanche Tucker Majestic British Board of Trade

Clean-Up Week Begins in City This Morning

The annual clean-up week starts today after a proclamation by Mayor Pro Tem J. H. Harris. Inflammable refuse may be burned on premises, other trash goes to city wagons for pickup. Heavy material to be piled separately. call health department for haul services. City beautification also launches with the Potter County Federation of Women’s Clubs campaign and better gardens contest.

J. H. Harris Potter County Federation of Women’s Clubs

Bomb addressed to Governor Roosevelt found in New York

A six inch pipe bomb in a one pound candy box was discovered in the general post office parcel room by porter Thomas Galley of Hoboken. He struck the package with a broom causing a sizzling noise and smoke but no injuries occurred. Governor Roosevelt commented he was glad no one was hurt and no extra police protection would be sought.

Associated Press New York Franklin D. Roosevelt General Post Office Thomas Galley Porter Hoboken N. J Poughkeepsie, N. Y Roosevelt

Michaelson Issues Statement From Wet Charges Case

Chicago congressman M A Michaelson says in a public statement that his trunks from Cuba did not contain liquor and that he committed no offense or guilt regarding the indictment in Jacksonville Florida. He asserts he will not deny there was liquor and tells reporters to refer to his statement.

Associated Press Chicago M. A. Michaelson Jones Dry Bill Jacksonville Fla House of Representatives Seventh Illinois United States Cuba Key West

Seizure of 4000 Quarts of Liquor in Railroad Yards

An accidental discovery in Richmond railroad yards uncovered about 4000 quarts of bottled in bond liquor shipped in 414% boxes labeled tomatoes from Hollywood Florida to Newark New Jersey. The bottles were found in a consignment marked tomatoes and resulted in a seizure by authorities.

Associated Press Richmond Hollywood Florida Newark N. J

President Hindenburg Ill in Berlin Report

Berlin April 7. It was revealed that President Paul von Hindenburg was seriously ill last week with influenza and gasetic complications. The aged leader, 82, was viewed as out of danger today after doctors said he had passed the critical period.

Associated Press Berlin Paul von Hindenburg

Four Escape From Louisiana Prison After Gun Battle

Four state convicts from Orleans Parish escaped the Louisiana penitentiary receiving station near Baton Rouge after overpowering guards during breakfast. Led by Steven J. Beck and Jim Heard they faced trial for a murder tied to the September breakout. one was recaptured by Mississippi deputies after a gun battle in Magnolia. The other three fled toward New Orleans amid a hail of bullets.

Associate Press Baton Rouge Lousiana Penitentiary Here Orleans Parish Steven J. Beck Jim Heard Pike County Miss Magnolia New Orleans Fred Wilson Beck Heard Wilson

Impeachment Trials Reach Governors and Judges Coast to Coast

The piece notes Gov Huey P Long of Louisiana and Judge Carlos Hardy of California face impeachment trials as part of a years long trend. It recalls a California ethics case tied to Aimee Semple McPherson and mentions Oklahoma's governor removal plus a pattern of governors as impeachment targets across southern and western states.

Associated Preas Chicago Huey P. Long Louisiana Carlos Hardy Los Angeles California Superior Court California Aimee Semple McPherson Evangelist Sacramento McPherson Baton Rouge Louisiana Senate Long Senate Charles P. Hanship Manship Oklahoma William Sulzer New York Texas James E. Ferguson

Pilsudski May Take Over Helm of Poland

Marshal Pilsudski denounces the lower house for impeaching former Finance Minister Czechowicz and signals taking control of government himself. He defends Czechowicz as the best finance minister Poland ever had and accuses Diet members of responsible attacks while naming individuals he blames.

Pilsudski Poland Associated Pres Warsaw Marshal Pilsudski Czechowicz Diet

Move discussed for I C C F Home in Corsicana Texas

Lieut Governor Barry Miller and Texas Odd Fellows officials conferred with Corsicana citizens about moving the I C C F Home. The grand master said no definite action materialized and none likely soon, though some locals favor relocation.

Corsicana Texas Barry Miller Dallas Texas Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows

Tire Dropped by Plane Lands Unharmed in Amarillo

A Goodrich tire demonstration drew over 8,000 spectators at English-Bivins airport in Amarillo as Harold English dropped a filled tire from 2,000 feet aboard a Travelair. The tire and wheel were retrieved undamaged by a Cal Farley’s Goodrich shop truck. A photo captured the crowd around the toy-like wheel before it landed.

English-Bivins Goodrich Amarillo Harold English Travelair Cal Farley

Pope Pius Blesses 25000 Alpine Guards in Vatican Moment

From his apartment window Pope Pius XII blessed 25 000 veterans of Italy's Alpine guards as massive crowds of at least 560 000 others filled the square. The sun broke through as the window opened and the pontiff raised his right arm in Benediction to cheers. The pope appeared youthful amid the cheering throng.

Associated Preen Vatican City Vate Jean Pius Italy

Drownings Included in Tragedy List Near Rockdale

A father Joe Lopez and his two sons aged 14 and 11 drowned in the San Gabriel river eight miles north of Rockdale Texas after attempting to rescue a younger boy. Coroner ruled accidental drowning. Bodies recovered from the river today.

Associated Trena Rockdale Texas San Gabriel River Here Joe Loepez Lopez

Body of girl missing two weeks found in creek

Terre Haute Ind April 7 the body of a girl about 10 years old believed to be Edith Mae Dierdorf West Terre Haute news girl who disappeared January 27 was found in Busseron creek today.

Terre Haute Ind Edith Mae Dierdorf West Terre Haute Busseron Creek

19 Gun Salute On Arrival of Herrick's Body

Plans for the reception of Ambassador Myron T. Herrick's body and a funeral procession through Cleveland were announced. A 19 gun salute will precede a route from the railroad station to Public Square then Trinity Episcopal cathedral for services before burial at Lake View cemetery.

Cleveland Ohio Myron T. Herrick Public Square Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Lake View Cemetery

Rebels Leave Juarez for South Sector

Rebels depart Juarez for the south sector as reported from Juarez Chihuahua on April 7. The note indicates continuation on page 2 column 7.

Juarez Chihuahua

Local cafe owner fined for labor law violation

Charles Morrison of the Main Case Saturday was found guilty in justice court by Judge J. W. Minter for employing women more than nine hours a day. He was assessed the minimum $50 fine after a complaint filed by deputy state labor commissioner H. Huffaker.

Charles Morrison Justice Court J. W. Minter H. Huffaker

Wesleyan Acquires Original Einstein Manuscript

Wesleyan University in Middletown Conn has acquired the eight page original manuscript of Einstein’s new theory combining mechanics and electricity. The document will be permanently kept in the Olin Library.

Associated Press Middletown Conn Wesleyan University Albert Einstein Einstein Olin

Prohibition Officers’ Killings Questioned by Union Leader

Henry H. Curran, head of the association against the prohibition amendment, denounces a Treasury Department statement on officer killings as deceptive. He cites the July 24, 1928 Hoboken fatal wounding of Leo Boice by guard James MacGuckin and the guard’s subsequent death in a gas-filled room as contradictions to official claims.

iBy Associated Press Washington Treasury Department Henry H. Curran Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Seymour Lowman Curran Lowman Leo Boice James MacGuckin Hoboken N. J MacGuckin

Tornado injures two in Wisconsin as damage reported

A twister struck northeastern La Fayette and northwestern Greene counties in Wisconsin injuring two people and destroying buildings on three farms while wrecking homes and barns on more than 60 farms. It killed at least 100 cattle and cut roads and lines, delaying damage estimates.

Darlington Wis la Fayette County Greene County Herbert Rmerson

Rehabilitation Efforts Underway After Storm Toll Rises

The Associated Press reports rehabilitation steps for storm areas across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. At least 20 people died with damages estimated over 1.6 million dollars. Red Cross units seek a field manager from St Louis as relief work expands. Fourteen deaths were in Wisconsin and the rest in Minnesota Iowa.

wKo L. Minn Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Red Cross St. Louis

Fire destroys Crescent Theater and local shops in Temple

Fire early today in Temple caused about 30000 dollars in damage to the Crescent Theater building Lane Music store and the California confectionery. Origin of the blaze is undetermined.

Preney Temple Crescent Theater Lane Music Store California Confectionery

Mill Workers Strike in the Carolinas Grows

More than 6,000 textile workers walked out across five Carolinas centers as the National Textile Workers' Union organized further walkouts. South Carolina strikes targeted the weave or stretch out system seen as boosting efficiency.

Associated Press Charlotte Carolinas National Textile Workers’ Union South Carolina

Weather Digest for West Texas Oklahoma and Texas Coasts

West Texas will be generally fair Monday and Tuesday with cooler conditions in the north on Monday. Oklahoma experiences partly cloudy skies Monday with showers and cooler in the southeast, likely fair Tuesday. Texas coast remains partly cloudy with unsettled interior conditions Monday and Tuesday, with moderate southerly winds along the coast.

Associated Press West Texas Oklahoma

Also Mentioned on This Page

Qjinaga Presidio Ojaga Raul Cardenes Custom House International Bridge Col Cardenas Quintanilla Girls Glee Club OF West Texas Teachers College RAPS P. C. Porter Chi’ Solon R. R Hindenburg Adam Webster C. F Pope Pius Elkhart Waco Mre W. W. Hatcher Goshen Thin County Moody Frank Fryar Norris Hell Tracey Meadows Denton Bob Griffin Lake Dallas Herrick CAFE Einstein Manuscrips U. S Temple, Tex Carolina Pyhian’s Weatherford Tex Pythian Knights Pythian Home Henry Miller
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