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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1929

Page

2

Formal note on sinking of rum runner I'm Alone

The Canadian legation has filed formal representations over the sinking of the rum runner I'm Alone in the Gulf of Mexico. Ottawa and the legation remain reticent on specifics, but discussions with the United States will focus on the 1924 anti rum smuggling treaty and prior seizures by coast guard ships.

Associated Press Washington Gulf of Mexico Legation State Department MacKenzi King Vesse Ottawa Legatio Matt United States Great

Community confronts vandalism endangering farms and homes

Randall and Potter counties cooperate with school board members A. H. Simon N. R. Irby and Mr Campbell as farmers report chickens killed by vandals on Sundays plus a year old break in at a vacant house. Neighbors blame hunters firing at birds and threaten to return fire to stop the nuisance.

Campbell A. H. Simon N. R. Irby Mr. Campbell Randall and Potter Counties

Death row cases loom as governors consider clemency

The article lists inmates awaiting execution and clemency actions. Harry J. Leahy holds a stay from April 12 to June 12 after a murder of Dr. A J Ramsey. Percy Howard received multiple death sentences after repeated trials for an El Paso murder. Wade Welborn Blake Matthews Sanders Pete McKenzie C C Welle Thomas Ratliff Bill Smith and others face the death penalty or clemency reviews in Texas and nearby counties.

Harry J. Leahy A. J. Ramsey Mathis Moody Percy Howard el Paso Wade Welborn Blake Matthews Sanders Negro A. Millican Brazos County Chai Pete McKenzie Sa Antonio Sam Street C. C. Welle Coleman Thomas Ratliff Cisco Bank Bill Smith Roby

Penny a Day Insurance Offers $100 Monthly Benefit

The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. of Kansas City offers a new accident policy paying up to $100 a month for 24 months on total disability and $1,000 on death, costing under 1 cent a day. Over 40,000 people already hold it. No exam is required and you pay nothing until you inspect. Send name address age beneficiary and relationship to receive a 10 day free inspection policy.

Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co Moriarty Kansas City

Back at the Big Bull ranch and a moral on gossip

TeX Well reports a scene at the Big Bull ranch with cattle and a friendly get together. He shares a monk’s tale about gossip and notes Texas game chief Bill Tucker praising efforts on catfish and lake conditions. He cites typographical slips from other papers and closes with a Milwaukee Journal reprint about Old Tack.

Big Bull Ranch Wee Bill Tucker Fish, Game and Oyster Mr. Tucker Texas Old Town Tucker Union Bivins Lake City Water Works Kernel Tack General Assembly

Amarillo’s Tough Critic Gives Mary Garden Her Due

Amarillo columnist Jasmus Tack called Mary Garden’s Thais performance terrible while defending local culture. The piece notes Chicago praise and contrasts public harshness with critics who speak honestly. The author argues a sharp critic benefits a growing western city more than a flashy opera troupe.

Ars Milwaukee Journal Amarillo Texas Alture Mary Garen Jasmus Tack Chicago Hampden Dauntlless Davis Mary Garden Mary

Recognition debate and oil policy era notes

The column argues for recognizing Russia under a stable government and notes Wall Street bond issues with the czar and Kerensky. It cites Wilbur canceling oil drilling permits to curb waste on public lands, and mentions the deaths of Nathan Leopold and Loeb’s father to warn against releasing murderers’ heirs.

Russia Uncle Sam Wall Street Kerensky Secretar Wilbur Hoover Department of the Interior Wilbur

Radio Schedule Highlights Air Features and Concerts

Radio lineup lists air features across stations WGY WJZ WJR WLS KWK WREN WSM WSB WEBC WIOD WCPFL. Series include Marine Band Tour Jack Rodgers Real Folks Sketch Kremlin Echoes Lew White Organ Recital and Slumber Music Hour directed by Ludwig Laurier with various performers and times through 10 PM.

South Sea Islanders Jack Rodgers WJZ KWK Roxy Kremlin WJZ Kwk Lew White Ludwig Laurier Wjzy Wlw

Special Term Plans Spark Texas Capitol Speculation

At the Texas Capitol in Austin there is much talk about what the special sessions will achieve beyond money bills. Governor Moody seeks civil service reforms and penitentiary concentration, with GOP opposition and a likely free conference on differences between board of control budget proposals and house versions. Utilities regulation and water takers rights loom, while lawmakers expect limited legislation beyond highway funding and government support needs.

R. W. Barry Associated Press Austin Capitol House Appropriations Committee Moody Senate House Board of Control

Clara Bow Stars in The Wild Party at the Mission

Clara Bow appears in her first talking film The Wild Party at the Mission. The drama follows Stella Ames at a girls’ college who falls for an anthropology professor, faces ridicule, and sacrifices herself to save a roommate before the co stars depart to Malay jungles.

Clara Bow Mission Warner Fabian Clara Stella Ames Stella Professor Gilmore Marceline Day Faith Morgan Frederic March Gil

Ruby McSpadden Dies Early Today

Miss Ruby McSpadden age 29 sister of Mrs T B Brooks of 702 Prospect street died at 1 30 this morning Survivors include her mother Mrs Sarah Brooks five sisters and six brothers Body to be sent to San Angelo for burial Tuesday afternoon The report notes child mortality rates with historical figures and context.

Ruby McSpadden T. B. Brooks Prospect Street Sarah Brooks Brooks Billie McSpadden Amarillo E. 8. Steele Ola Baucum Altus Oklahoma C. A. Clark Quitaque Texas J. F. McSpadden Littlefield C. A

Hardware meeting urges clos er ties with legislature

Clarendon and L E Thompson of Hedley lead Texas Hardware and Implement Dealers association session in Amarillo. Lancaster urges lawmakers and business leaders to engage with state government amid anticipated bills harming sellers. Conference lists speakers on pricing merchandising operations and credit policies with a 200 attendee registration and evening events at the Amarillo hotel and Fellowship Hall.

Clarendon L. E. Thompson Hedley S. L. Randlett Lancaster Texas Hardware and Implement Dealers Association Do. C. Garter Carthage National Retail Fellowship Central Presbyterian Church E. N. Neer Portales N. M H. C. Stoakes Paducah Texas Oscar Nissar Lubbock S. T. Harrison Memphis Dan H. Wilmot Roswell R. L. Penick Stamford W. H. Rhodes H. E. Williams Lamesa H. B. Thompson Dalhart A. A. Doerr Larned Kansas C. C. Carter Grady Thompson Borger R. L. Meinecke Plainview E. B. Thomas W. Kirk Floydada Travis Lively Pampa Gus Streu Hereford Jack Applewhite Tohoka Geo O. Roberts Clovis N. N Amarillo Hotel Presbyterian Church

Governor Huey Long Faces Impeachment Trial in Louisiana

Baton Rouge April 8 United Press reports Governor Huey P. Long faces impeachment after the House passed one count 58 to 40 and plans to consider 18 more charges when lawmakers reconvene The senate will hear the case at high noon Thursday The charge alleges Long tried to block press opposition to his oil tax by threatening editor Charles W Manship with exposing his brother in the state hospital for the mentally ill

United Press Baton Rouge Huey P. Long Louisiana House of Representatives Senate Long Charles W. Manship Manship State Insane Hospital

Alien Child Dies At Family Home

Thomas Edward Allen aged six, son of Mr and Mrs James H Allen, died at the family home at 1104 North Harrison street Sunday night at 10 30. Funeral services will be held at Griggs chapel Tuesday morning at 10 30 conducted by Rev W C Garrett pastor of Second Baptist church. Burial will be in Llano cemetery.

Thomas Edward Allen James H. Allen North Harrison Street Griggs Chapel W. C. Garrett Second Baptist Church Llano

Auto radio controlled to be run here

A driverless stock car will give six demonstrations on downtown streets Tuesday afternoon operated entirely by radio with no driver or passenger. Paul La Rue, radio engineer, will conduct the event using a new Dodge. The Cullum Motor Company will install the radio apparatus this afternoon. The shows have previously been demonstrated from air and from a following car.

Paul la Rue Mr. la Rue Cullum Motor Company

Rebel air attacks end northern Chihuahua campaign

Rebels lose air force as pilots retreat across the Rio Grande. Fort Bliss in El Paso received retained ships while Fort Crockett, Texas, sent seven officers and 44 men from the third attack group to the border as Mexican forces keep their planes grounded awaiting further orders.

Fort Crockett Tex Arizona Naco Sonora Lucas Gonzalez Fausto Topete Chihuahua Fort Bliss el Paso United States Jose Gonzalo Esccobar Antonio Cardenas Arturo Jiminez Rio Grande

Upshaw Addresses High School on Character and Resolve

Congressman Will D. Upshaw of Georgia spoke at the high school chapel despite years bedridden after a fall. He urged students to persevere, value modesty, and build lives on the Rock of Ages, praising Lindbergh while warning against cigarettes and bootleggers.

Will D. Upshaw Georgia Congress Congressman Upshaw Paris Texas Lindbergh Col Ernest Thompson

Market summary from Kansas City Chicago and New Orleans

Market report covers hogs cattle and sheep with price ranges for 200-225 lb hogs at Kansas City top $11.60 and Chicago hogs at $12.00 for 200 lb. weights. Cattle calves and vealers show varied gains and declines across cities. Cotton futures through New Orleans New York and Liverpool show declines and steadying, while Chicago grain closes with firmer trends under farm relief talk.

Kansas City Associated Press Chicago

Rebels Press Toward Casa Grandes Through Pulpeto Pass

AP report from Juarez shows rebel forces pushing south toward Casa Grandes via Pulpeto Pass as General Calles plans to halt the advance. Six rebel trains moved from here toward Yz man and Palomas fell under rebel pressure with two American ranchers aiding federals.

Associated Press Juarez Chihuahua Mexico Casa Grandes Pulpeto Pass P. Elias Calles Yzman Columbus N. M Palomas Fernandez Gonzalez Frank Williams San Pedro Gerald Thompson Santa Rosa Marcelo Caraveo Chihuahua City Escobar Sonora

St Francis Youth Faces Serious Charge

Motuzon Thweatt a 15 year old resident of St Francis is jailed in Potter County on criminal assault charges against a 1 year old girl. Sheriff Bill Thompson reported the arrest around 10 pm. The juvenile lives with parents four miles northwest of St Francis.

ST. Francis Youth Motuzon Thweatt St. Francis Potter County Bill Thompson

Mexican federal army closes in on Chihuahua

Mexican federal army tightens control in Chihuahua state with aviators reporting rebels evacuated Chihuahua City. Calles says bridges to Ortiz burned and trains left engineless. Rebels led by General Escobar likely crossed into Sonora. two captured leaders to be sent to Mexico City. Headquarters moved from Permejillo to Aguas Calientes, with sparse official explanation.

United Press Mexico City Chihuahua Elias Plutarco Calles Chapultepec Chihuahua City Cales Ortiz Calles J. Gonzalo Escobar Sonora Aguas Calientes Federico Barrera

Poultry and market notes from Chicago and New York

Poultry prices steady in Chicago with fowls at 24 44 34c and other birds listed. New York stock letters report heavy buying in rails and steel in early trading led by Chesapeake & Ohio and Pere Marquette, with American Express hitting a new high and several stocks up two points while a few issues slip.

Associated Press Chicago New York Chesapeake & Ohio Pere Marquette Norfolk & Western Steela Superior Bethlehem Ludlum Railroad New York Traction United States Supreme Court O'Fallon Interboro Rapid Transit Company Southern Railway Western Maryland Common Chicago & Great Western Third Avenue Railway Interboro Steele United States Steel Corporation American Express National Cash Register Safeway American Can General Electris Beechnut Texas & Pacific Midland Steel Products Missouri Pacific Anaconda

Bible Class Postponed by San Jacinto Church

The Clark Wesley Bible Class of the San Jacinto Methodist Church will not meet tomorrow afternoon as planned and the meeting has been postponed.

Clark Wesley Bible Class San Jacinto

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