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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1927
Page
2
President Coolidge moves toward a substantial drawdown of U S Marines in Nicaragua amid reports of Conservative gains in the civil war. Officials say hostilities may rise and a complete removal remains under consideration with a goal to avoid a prolonged occupation.
Kansas City cattle, hogs and sheep show mixed trading with thousands of head. top hogs around 11.00, cattle near 12.75, lambs around 16.75. St Louis hogs steady to lower with bulk around 11.00 to 11.20, cattle steady to lower, sheep slow with no early trading.
Chicago grain prices rose as rains persisted with May delivery lagging and oats and corn firmer. In New York cotton opened steady to higher on wet weather and flood fears, then eased later with July and December futures retreating from early highs.
Cotton futures fluctuated with early gains fading as weather forecasts for the West improved. May opened 2 points down, other months up initially, then all positions advanced 2 to 4 points before easing near noon. Prices: May $14.41, July $14.61, October $14.79, later May $14.25, July $14.49, October $14.65. News cited Liverpool holiday pause and good Texas Oklahoma weather as factors.
Butter prices moved lower in Chicago on April 19 with creamery extras at 49 1 2 percent, standards at 48 1 2 percent, extra firsts at 48 1 4 percent, firsts around 47 1 4 percent, and seconds near 45 1 2 percent. Ex-works lower, firsts around 23 1 4 to 24 3 4 cents, ordinary firsts about 22 1 2 percent, and storage packed items showing 25 to 26 1 4 cents for firsts.
United Press reports dull but steady prices across pork lard and meats with mixed poultry rates and stable dairy and produce values. In New York stocks United States Steel opens down nearly a point as Gary signals maintained 7 percent dividend on higher capitalization amid general market irregularities.
A reader defends Colonel Erasmus Tack against cross city jabs between Amarillo and Borger, urging Tack’s humor and truth telling. Another letter encourages Tack to pursue rivals unrestrained, praising his improving column and inviting continued us vs them commentary.
A small tornado struck the western outskirts of Arkansas City at about 9 PM, lifting a two room house owned by J. F. Smyer and smashing it to kindling. It snapped telephone lines and tore tree limbs before moving northeast, with no occupants harmed.
A freak gust of wind broke a plate glass window at a Corsicana five and ten cent store last night and scattered merchandise across the street and sidewalk.
Fort Smith Arkansas experienced high winds causing downed wires and rumors of a tornado. Weather observer T. G. Shipman said a wind and thunderstorm earlier did little damage beyond wire communication and noted the Arkansas River rising with water over a 10 mile stretch at Sequoyah county where the Poteau and Arkansas rivers meet.
Judge E A McKinnon presided in police court this morning over multiple vagrancy cases. Most defendants received fines from 15 to 50 dollars. several were fined 25 dollars each. Many will serve time, others paid promptly as the city campaigns against visible means of support.
New York stocks opened steady with mixed moves across major names. U S Steel slipped to 171 and General Motors rose to 168 while Allied Chemical and American Can posted gains, and Bethlehem Steel fell modestly amid broader gains and losses.
The Panhandle Press association holds its twentieth annual meeting in Amarillo Friday and Saturday with leaders from Texas and nearby states. C. W. Warwick of Canyon News expects record attendance and an exceptional program featuring Joe J. Taylor Dallas News and Hon. Robert Baldridge Texas Press Association. A golf tournament, a Friday banquet at Herring hotel, and a Saturday luncheon at Amarillo hotel are planned.
Heavy rainfall sent rivers and creeks above their banks across Kansas Missouri and Arkansas. Neosho and Marais des Cygnes waters rose with warnings to evacuate lowlands while Verdi Gris and Arkansas rivers reached flood stages. Memphis region faces advancing Mississippi flood waters and Webster Oklahoma reports a cloudburst flooding the city.
United Press reports Mississippi valley floods forced about 25,000 people from their homes. Red Cross seeks 25,000 dollars in relief contributions as weather bureau forecasts higher flood crests with no quick drop expected. National Red Cross to assume major disaster relief as local chapters exhaust funds.
Despite another night of rain, authorities forecast the Mississippi River near St Louis to hold and begin declining today. Lower river sections below Cairo face ongoing danger with about 30,000 people displaced and substantial property losses already reported.
United Press reports the Blue River surged after night rain, inundating Swope Park and the Kansas City Southern right of way under 12 feet of water. The lowlands are flooded up to telegraph pole cross bars and dozens of homes are surrounded as residents move belongings to safety. Highway No 40 traffic halted by high water.
The Associated Press reports that more than 50 families were forced from their homes in Kansas City Missouri when Crown Fork Creek swelled after fresh rains. Floodwaters overflowed streets, filling basements and first floors as residents waded through waist deep water to escape the flood zone.
Waters that had begun to recede were again rising in Bone Oklahoma, threatening thousands of acres previously inundated. Authorities warned residents to stay alert as flood conditions intensified and recovery efforts faced new delays.
In Freehold New Jersey on April 19 Christina Stable 40 faces the death penalty for killing her 16 year old daughter Rosa after discovering a newborn baby. Prosecutor John J Quinn aims for capital punishment as jurors opposed to it were excused from the panel.
City inspector Jack Wyatt announces a new inspector Walter N. Freeman, transferred from the Sanitary squad, with strict enforcement of the emergency health ordinance starting May 1. Cafes, fountains and food handlers must sterilize glasses and utensils, ensure hot water and proper sinks, keep food protected from flies and dust, and maintain separate living quarters from business premises. Wyatt cites a national survey showing 80 percent of tuberculosis cases linked to improper hygiene of utensils or equipment.
In the northeastern Oklahoma territory flood waters reclaimed land as larger volumes poured from Kansas. Neosho and Verdigers river towns faced rising levels with rivers breaking bounds in Kansas. Fort Smith forecasts Grand River may rise three feet, potentially spreading flood over Fort Gibson and surrounding acres already turned into a lake.
The St John Bayou levee breach near New Madrid Missouri threatens to flood the St Francis river basin with the Mississippi driving high dikes. New Madrid residents seek refuge while others move to upper floors. Thousands displaced and many dead as millions of acres submerge.
Mrs. Nannie McCrutcheon, 80, was killed and three others injured as a tornado in Granger area destroyed Floyd Den. Homes and barns damaged across Bell Milam Williamson counties in the wind storm last night.
High water on the Red River fell back rapidly Tuesday from a 17 foot peak reached yesterday as Denison reports easing flood conditions and the threat subsides.
Reports to United Press say storms and high water in Texas over the last 12 hours killed at least five people and caused large property damage. About 35 were injured, with one possibly dying, as the toll mounted in Dallas and surrounding areas.
A national Red Cross appeal for flood victims in Mississippi was issued after reports showed about 35 000 people homeless. The organization received an initial 25 000 dollars contribution, with governors urging that donations be sent to the Red Cross. Proclamations from Missouri Arkansas and Mississippi urged contributions to relief efforts. A 150 mile railway project connects lines into Kirin city and Hailungcheng in Manchuria.
B. Sherrod of Lubbock reports on the National Federation of Implement Dealers meeting in Chicago last October. The group opposes price cutting and pay on COD returns and favors cash down payments. Dealers propose adding plumbing and tin shop departments to hardware stores. The event drew over 100 registered dealers with speeches by I. R. Beatty and a 1:30 pm start for sessions to watch Texan Park baseball games.
Seven armed men robbed the First National Bank of Littleton Colorado, taking about $10,000 while two federal bank examiners were inside. Bank officials Sam Frasier Casper Broemmel William Teller Floyd Snyder and Mrs Thomas Graham were ordered to the floor as the six attackers and one outside lookout fled in a waiting car toward Denver.
The Tabernacle Baptist revival at Sixteenth and Buchanan grows daily. Evangelist Dr. Britton Ross delivers Bible themed sermons as morning services focus on The Bible The Greatest Book in the World. The large new tabernacle draws large Sunday crowds and a responding invitation.
Agnes Golden aged 24 burst into loud laughter at a party in Blackburn England and dislocated her jaw. She was taken to hospital for treatment and relief.
The Jewish Monitor April 15 issue features Amarillo with a large Rabbi Sperka photo on the cover and numerous pictures and articles on Amarillo and its notable Jewish residents. A lengthy article by Rabbi Sperka is included.
The One hundred and eighth civil district court under Judge W F Gee sets many new civil cases for trial in a six week term. Jury cases begin Monday May 2. Criminal district court under Judge Henry S Bishop meets next Monday. Grand juries return over 150 true bills. lists for April 25 and 26 report to Potter County courthouse and include numerous named individuals. The first civil district court jury list will be announced later.
The article profiles Mary McCormic known as Miss Arden, a mezzo soprano praised for her human, unpretentious manner. It notes her Met Opera debut as the youngest member, re engagement for a fifth season, and upcoming stops from Amarillo to London Paris and Germany. It highlights her multilingual ability and pride in Car men’s Dream.
London reports an admiralty communique stating Chiang Kai-Shek, leader of the Moderates in the Nationalist party, will proclaim an independent government with capital at Nanking after breaking with the Communists and Hankow Nationalists. It notes executions of wealthy Chinese at Changsha and looting of Hangchow Catholic mission by peasants union members, with Japanese field guns landed at Changsha concession.
A fragmented note from Australia describes cattle prices quoted in London and at seven dollars and eighty cents in the United States, signaling wide retail spread for cattle across markets.
The scene in Nevada grows with crowds as autos arrive and a mining revival brings back the gold era ambience.
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