02 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1929
Page
1
A Mexican rebel plane bombed Naco Arizona wounding Ferry Baker of Alliance Ohio as four missiles fell on the town. The attack marked continued raids by Fausto Topete forces with 19 bombs dropped over three days and U.S. troops stationed to prevent escalation.
Radio listings show Air Features Tonight from WABC chain with 8:00 Paul Whiteman's Band Aleo stations including WADC WKRC and others. Second block notes Pan-American Union Concert at 9:00 across varied outlets. See AIR FEATURES Yage 2.
Arthur Brisbane outlines topical commentary while Sir Hubert Wilkins plans an under ice Arctic submarine expedition to map depths and basins. Prohibitionists push patriotic beverages ads. wets mock drys, and whiskey enforcement stories spark Midwest activism. Wisconsin referendum on dry law repeal looms. Michigan’s life for a pint law cited.
Report notes good weather as the final stretch of a strenuous campaign nears its end with an expected 4000 votes cast before polls close. The tone emphasizes turnout anticipation and weather impact on final day.
Election returns will be available tonight after polls close. Reporters will be at various polling places to telephone results to The Globe-News office, where figures will be announced without delay. Megaphone from balcony across street will relay updates.
By noon 1050 votes were cast with a big surge expected later as voters flock to precincts. Officials noted strong turnout after lunch, with totals listed at fire stations, courthouse and schools, and polls poised to swing after working hours.
Ed R. Mayer of Amarillo faces Dr. Mary E. Bates and E. K. Whitehead of Denver in a proxy battle to control the John son Ranch Royalty company. Properties valued at nine million dollars, with stockholders registering for the annual meeting at the Capitol hotel. Elisha Gee and Col. Harry Wilson of Denver attend as observers.
Hollywood April 2 Mary Pickford sheds her child roles in Coquette her first grown up part a flapper and first talking film She speaks with a southern accent and stars opposite Johnny Mack Brown in a drama noted for strong courtroom scenes and actress dramatic prowess
Native runners from the Forrest River mission in western Australia join the hunt for Capt. Charles Kingsford Smith and three others aboard the Southern Cross. After a radiosilent period following a forced landing in a hostile jungle, rescuers fear for the crew in cannibal lands.
Stuyvesant Fish said he will ask Rep. La Guardia to initiate a congressional inquiry into why a private yacht owned by a member of the Fish family was fired upon by customs agents in New York harbor near the Statue of Liberty. He claimed no liquor was found and demanded an apology.
The residence of Mrs. H. A. Stanley at 831 South Virginia Street was broken into through a rear door last night. A large amount of ladies silk underwear, hosiery, a Sonora phonograph, a wrist watch, leather hand bag, seven dresses and a spring coat were reported missing. Griggs ambulance, Phone 4311.
Deputy Roy Smith testified at a coroner's jury that his pistol exploded accidentally as he backed toward the door during a Aurora liquor raid. He said Mrs Lillian Deking aimed a pistol at him and that he was shot by her twelve year old son after the blaze of the gun. The jury traveled from Aurora to Geneva for the inquest as Smith recovers in a hospital.
A telegram from Gen. Jose Gonzalo Escobar to the American people denounces the House of Morgan as a tyrant-supporting force in Mexico. Dwight Morrow, US ambassador, is faulted for prioritizing personal finances over loyalty to the United States. The message questions whether banking interests outrank Mexico’s welfare.
The text notes damage on the American side of the border at Naco, where about 1,200 federals under Generals Lucas Gonzalez and Augustino Olachea hold the town as Topete launches an attack.
Tickets for the play A Pair of Sixes are on sale at City Drug store since 8 o'clock this morning. The Tri-State fair association reports a barely satisfactory response. Cathedral Dramatic Club presents the production directed by Mrs. Walter Irvin with reserved seats priced at 50 cents 75 cents and $1. The performance is set for Thursday night.
Plainview opens a new 20000 dollar dairy barn as Fine dairy cattle from 58 South Plains counties are shown. A 150 plus Amarillo delegation travels by train at 8:30 am for Amarillo Day with 44 Amarillo High School band members and 23 4 H club boys receiving tickets.
Baton Rouge April 2 The Louisiana house opened a impeachment inquiry into Governor Huey P Long with 19 alleged offenses. Telegrams from across the state condemn or defend the governor were read as the rules report was presented and debated.
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