06 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1928
Page
1
American writer Arthur Brisbane comments on Ford Hoovers and Mussolini Vatican tensions while noting Senate alignments and economic expansion in steel and oil. The piece mentions prohibition politics at Yale, racial immigration limits in New Wales, and a Venice-Triest earthquake aftermath with relief efforts.
Slight earthquake shocks were reported in Smyrna on Thursday with advices received in Constantinople. The notices mention Griggs ambulance and a local contact number.
Tonight and Saturday, fair conditions with warming. West Texas expected frost possible, Oklahoma and East Texas frost in parts, colder in eastern areas, Saturday mostly fair across regions with some frost in north portions and freezing in the north. Hourly temperatures show a low near 32 and highs around 53.
A massive blaze at the Belot Oil Refinery in Regal near Havana destroys 14 tanks and threatens 91 others. Firefighters from Havana and Cuban warships battle the flames with assistance from 200 men aboard the U S battleship Wyoming. Fire drives residents from homes as explosions rattle the scene and officials fear further losses.
Chicago April 6 The Police Commissioner confirms 5 000 officers assigned to polls with 25 000 civic volunteer watchers and challengers recruited by Judge Jarecki to guard 2 755 precincts. Most ballots distributed Monday. heavy guard for sections likely to be troubled. total election cost exceeds 250 000 dollars with 15 785 clerks and judges paid 275 700.
The board calls a trustees election tomorrow with polls open 8 AM to 6 PM. Four candidates D Roach W M Curl G C Ordway Lester Stone, replacing outgoing U S Strader J B Coe E L Roberts J A Bowman, all two years. Poll sites listed by district and street boundaries.
Eastern Nebraska digs out after one of the worst storms, with Omaha isolated by downed wires and halted services. More than six inches of snow, icy winds, and widespread outages cripple communications, streetcars, and coal supply as residents seek shelter and aid.
United Press notes Massachusetts Governor Fuller in New York predicting either Hoover or Smith as next president. North Central State Agricultural Conference chair Peek calls Hoover an enemy of a square deal for agriculture. Alabama publisher Painter in New York says opposition to Smith waning in the South. West Virginia Senator Coff files for Republican primaries in his state. Kentucky Republicans instruct seven Hoover delegates, others uninstructed. Senate ally Walsh defends Smith against Robinson’s Teapot Dome attack.
Florence E S Knapp former secretary of state and first woman elected to state wide office in New York indicted on six counts of grand larceny false audit and certification of affidavits She may plead not guilty at arraignment bench warrant to issue if she fails to appearIndictments stem from 1926 census administration and funds use The case follows a rapid grand jury review and possible further indictments against others connected with Knapp during the enumeration Knapp until 1927 served as dean of home economics at Syracuse University.
Dwight W. Morrow American ambassador to Mexico returned to Mexico City after a two hour interview with President Calles. Details were kept strictly confidential though the meeting drew strong interest from officials and observers.
Los Angeles April 6. A coroners jury of nine engineers may fix responsibility for the St Francis dam failure that killed more than 800 people. It was expected that experts would finish testimony and a verdict would be reached today.
Oklahoma City police questioned Leona Spelling s 15 after she reported a kidnaping tale. Mr and Mrs J O Loving of Wellington Texas were detained for questioning as they denied forcible taking while claiming residency on a Wellington area farm.
More than 200 visitors are due Monday as Plainview, Texas, hosts the Panhandle Hardware and Implement Travelers club for the 19th annual convention. Jim Hagan chairs entertainment with the team arranging a three day program featuring nationally known speakers and banquets Monday and Tuesday nights.
Ticket sales begin tomorrow for the Abraham Lincoln drama to be staged Friday night April 19 at the Tri State Fair offices 3084 Polk street. The six scene Civil War portrayal features the company that performed in Washington New York and across the West and South.
Police from Neosho and nearby counties hunt a gunman who shot and seriously wounded Chanute police chief J. E. Lindquist and night officer Arthur Blunk during a dawn gun battle at the Peerless Oil filling station. A woman rode with the getaway driver in a westbound coupe.
Seminole Okla April 6 R B Robinette a grocer will be charged with murder in the killing of Henry Cunningham during a quarrel last Friday about five miles southwest of here Luther Lane assistant county attorney announced today.
Des Moines Iowa April 6 James Karl Jimmy McCauley manager of the local Western League baseball club died today after a monthlong illness from pneumonia complications He played 14 years in minors and majors with Pittsburgh Chicago and St Louis Fans will pause the game at Texan Park in the third inning to honor the head manager Barney Burch owner of the Omaha Crickets praised McCauley’s sportsmanship
Amarillo Texas announces a city wide Clean Up and Paint Up effort starting April 9 1928 led by Mayor Lee Bivins. The program aims to improve health thrift fire safety civic pride home and city beauty through cleaning painting planting repairing and rehabilitation.
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