27 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1930
Page
1
PetrOleum reports chiefs convene to address outlet problem for small fry operations. Groundbreaking planned on a new north south rail line at Childress. Denver will serve four rich counties soon, boosting agricultural and mineral wealth and aiding employment.
The Fort Worth and Denver line through Childress Collingsworth Wheeler Gray counties aims to open vast agricultural and oil rich lands. The project prioritizes Cotton Wool Wheat and Corn production with strong transport links, boosting regional wealth and industry across the four counties. Former McLean resident T. Erick shot dead in a separate incident.
Abe Martin's famed creator Kin Hubbard died Friday in Indianapolis at age and a health crisis followed a Christmas day illness. Hubbard, whose Abe Martin sketches captured Brown County folks, rose to prominence at The Indianapolis News before leaving for wider fame.
Fragmentary weather note shows unclear station and timing details. The text lacks coherent data on region, forecast, temperatures, or conditions, making specifics unavailable.
A survey shows Texans hold life insurance totaling more than 8,000,000 with about 560,000,000 added annually. Dallas as the insurance center of the Southwest, leads many out of state, and several prominent Texans have estates insured well into six figures and higher. Individuals named include Col Ernest C Thompson Amarillo, Clarence E Line Dallas, Irwin A Landreth Fort Worth, and S Sterling governor-elect.
In Rangoon on December 26 British troops chased native insurgents blamed for killing a government forest ranger and injuring several policemen. The band terrorized villages near Weya with attacks tied to tax discontent, slipping into dense jungle where pursuit proved difficult for the pursuing forces.
Amarillo traffic officer B C Moore survived a motorcycle crash on North Taylor Street when a pursuing motorist fired a pistol and dislodged him as his bike was overtaken. Moore was treated at St Anthony's hospital and remained able to see after the Friday afternoon incident.
Nearly 600 attendees, many from outside towns, filled the Crystal ballroom at the Herring hotel for a Charity Ball hosted by the Junior Welfare League. The event featured local musicians and entertainment while proceeds supported community welfare programs.
In Tulsa on December 26, B B Reese of the American Petroleum Institute convened a meeting of pipeline and purchasing firms to devise a method to take oil to distressed wells in northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. A second conference will decide on concrete steps, after reports of a tentative 40000 barrel daily allocation could not be confirmed.
Anna May Wheeler, daughter of T Wheeler, state highway official, was badly hurt after darting into Buchanan Street while chasing a ball. She remains in St Anthony's hospital with a fractured left thigh, deep forehead lacerations, and multiple body injuries. Police report the car was driven by A C Heffer, 1201 East Fourth Street, as investigation continues.
The National Park Service plans a two shaft elevator at Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico reaching 750 feet below the entrance to serve upper levels. Horace M Albright says the two elevators will cut travel time to two minutes, a first for the world. A Spanish general Manuel de Las Heras died from wounds after the revolt.
Fragments from a long dance marathon describe the strain as 18 and 19 night hours pass. Couples, including Brdget and Lee, reveal fatigue, sleepiness, and support from partners as they push toward a prize.
Prince Louis of Monaco dissolved both national and municipal councils and installed a personal governing committee, signaling a shift toward dictatorship after riots and a threatened abdication. French diplomats reportedly discussed abdication as observers see a temporary suspension of constitutional rights.
In Kansas City, Charles Duncan aged 23 admitted attempting to extort 25000 from lumberman R A Long. He received two and a half years in the Missouri penitentiary on a third degree robbery charge. Duncan was the second youth sentenced by Judge Ralph Batstar for related extortion cases. The decoy package and letters led to his arrest after detectives triggered the extortion plot. Duncan claimed innocence during questioning, later admitting the threats and the plan. The judge described the sentence as the maximum allowed. Additional context about a new building project and related notes followed in the report.
Merkel Texas December 26 a one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Duncan living in folan community near here was burned when clothing caught fire from a wash pot in the yard. The child died shortly after the accident and funeral services were held at Merkel today.
A fragmentary verse note reflects a carefree life and a touch of whimsy. The speaker hints at reading weighty books yet values lightness, noting that without certain people or moments life would lack its brighter problems.
New York City officials hosted a reception for the German Opera company at City Hall attracting the press and Vitaphone crews. Vincent, managing director, announced dates for performances February 6 at Municipal Auditorium with ticket reservations by mail. Prices ranged from 1 to 3 dollars.
Wheat prices sag at the Chicago Board of Trade hitting the lowest mark since 1896 as local professionals await selling with spirits low. The closing price fell to about six and a half cents below the recent corn, reflecting a broad market lull and weak demand.
Washington report details a debate on abolishing the electoral college with mention of Norris, Hoover, Borah, Pinchot, and Dewey. It notes Nebraska Republicans and independents considering third party action and the difficulty of forming a sustained entity under current two party rules. A separate item reports a highway accident near here causing injuries and a local man’s death.
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