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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1924
Page
2
The city pressed its campaign against Red Top Taxi to bond drivers. Charles Bran non was fined 25 dollars on four counts by Judge A L Anderson in police court. Other drivers Ed Ryan L C Williams and L C Liston face similar charges with court appearances scheduled.
United States Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana appeared before a federal commissioner and posted a $1000 bond to appear for trial in Great Falls on May 5. He was not arrested. District Attorney Slattery of Montana denied that John S. Pratt, the Washington special prosecutor, appeared before the grand jury to argue Wheeler’s indictment after the first ballot failed to yield one.
British round the world flyers arrive at the village of Ziza Egypt en route to Baghdad according to a Cairo dispatch. The message notes the aircraft is continuing its journey. Read the Peach section for movie news in today’s Globe.
Japanese Ambassador Hanihara told Secretary Hughes that his latest note expressed no intent to threaten the United States. Hughes replied he did not view the phrase grave consequences as a threat. The exchange is seen as easing the diplomatic crisis over the immigration bill's exclusion provision.
Dallas April 20 a contest among women employees of electric power and light companies completed in the southwest. prizes by the Southwestern Division of the National Electric Light Association for essays on "Our Contact With the Home." first prize a trip to New Orleans convention. winners include Annie H. Morgan Dallas Texas Power and Light and Neva Hancock Oklahoma Gas and Electric. others awarded cash prizes and honorable mentions. daily Globe want ads.
Berlin reports Germany plans to restore full sovereignty over occupied territories once reparations are settled. Berlin has asked England if occupation of the Ruhr and Rhineland by Franco-Belgians must continue for at least two years post agreement, with a favorable reply hoped for. Stresemann aims to return prisoners when reparations are resolved.
Austin April 19 Attorney General Keeling said his department will not have a representative at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in Washington April 30. A written brief will be filed contending the merger is unconstitutional for allowing an outside corporation to acquire a Texas company and for the consolidation of parallel competing lines.
A stenographer working in the Smith building maintains a wormery in her flower garden. She digs up a worm, places it in the wormery and fattens them. She loves to angle.
Lieutenant Osborne Wood, son of General Leonard Wood, arrived in Monte Carlo with a Chinese servant carrying a bag of francs. He spent freely, tipping dancers 1,000 francs for each performance, becoming the center of attention as he cableled a Wall Street profit.
Washington April 19 The senate oil committee will end its investigations next week after a dramatic series of hearings led by Thomas J Walsh Montana Three witnesses remain to be questioned one summoned by Walsh and two subpoenaed by Senator Spencer Republican of Missouri After these interviews the committee will close its doors likely forever and draft a report with recommendations to prevent future oil scandals
Texarkana Ark April 19 Pat Marr's defense against charges of illicit use of the mails in oil stock promotions will begin in federal court here Monday. The government rested its case after a day in which Marr's stock holders testified they were taken in by the promoter's lurid advertising received through the mails.
Dr Griswold of the North Side Baptist church will preach at River Road school this afternoon at 3 o clock. Patrons and friends of the school are invited to attend.
Amarillo grain buyers announce payments to local growers. Wheat basis No 1 hard at $1.00 per bushel. Milo maize Kaffir corn and oats priced per 100 pounds or per bushel with slight variations. AF
Chicago police and the fire department believed the Curran building fire, which killed nine people including eight firemen, was incendiary. Three men Samuel Moore Leo Unell and Samuel Polinsky were arrested as investigators pursued leads including a large fire insurance payout and prefire discussions among tenants.
Frank Ley endecker died at his home in New Rochelle New York. He created paint brush sketches for collar ads that helped glorify man and was part of an artistic colony there. Ernest Albright ran for Congress against Tom Blanton, and Dorset Carter was a newsboy in Oklahoma City.
Reports from Laredo state two former rebel colonels Jose Basurto and Jose Gaona were shot to death at Guadalajara’s military barracks as they allegedly tried to flee guards. They were accused of leading a plot to assassinate President Obregon when his train passed Guadalajara weeks earlier.
Houston hosts the Kansas City chamber of commerce trade extension tour with over ninety businessmen and Rotarians. A 20 piece band led the procession from Grand Central station through downtown to a three hour stop, marking the thirty third annual event.
Amarillo school trustees opened bids for additions to five district buildings in a 2 PM meeting at the superintendent’s office. A further session is planned to review bids before the fall term opens September 8. Schools involved are San Jacinto McKinley North Side East Ward and Glenwood. Attendees included Thomas Whitfield Cotten president J Ray vice president Charles H Dixon Luther B Newby Mrs Samuel L Seay and Mrs James J Kendrick.
Olin Hinkle and J. L. McCarty of West Texas State Teachers College earned top honors at the Texas intercollegiate press contest. Hinkle won two firsts for editorial and news story while McCarty took third for a feature. The Prairie of Canyon tied Baylor and Simmons for fourth in student publications. McCarty is on the Amarillo Globe staff.
Two young couples seek to rent an entire duplex west of Polk and south of Tenth at moderate rent. Preference is within ten to twelve blocks of the courthouse. Address W. I. BE, care Globe.
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