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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1924
Page
2
Fort Worth market receipts include 6000 cattle and 8500 hogs with varied prices across categories from beeves to calves. Chicago reported 57,000 hogs and 18,000 cattle with steers and beef prices noted, reflecting a broad trading day.
Kansas City market data shows cattle receipts at 13 000 with strong demand for best heavy steers at 11 25 and fed steers 8 to 10 50. Beef cows and heifers bring 4 50 to 7 50, veals peak at 9 50, hogs sold slowly with top 7 30 and most between 6 90 and 7 40, sheep receipts 4 000 with lambs 13 50 to 14 and woolled lambs 16 25, Texas goats 4 65 to 4 90.
Wichita April 21 cattle receipts were the heaviest in weeks with strong stockers. Market steady overall. Hog receipts reached 2,000 head with prices 19 cents lower. top heavies and mediums at 7.20, sows to 6.50, pigs at 5.50.
A summary list shows Allied Chemical and Dye, American Can, American Car & Foundry, and many others with varied gains and losses. Notable movers include General Electric at 206 percent and American Tobacco at 140 percent, alongside several rail and steel stocks amid fluctuating quotes.
Listing of farm goods including hens of various weights, springs and broilers, geese, turkeys hens and toms with per pound or per unit prices, butter free from mold, and eggs per case.
Field crews began measuring buildings in the city as part of equalizing property values for unit taxation. Stoner Gallagher & Groos Inc of San Antonio started the project in April and reports the process is about one third complete. Data gathered includes sales records to aid determining front foot values. Field work to set these values starts tomorrow and is expected to finish about June 1.
Amarillo area prices for local grain growers show Wheat No 1 hard at 1.00 per unit, Milo maize per 100 lb at 1.00, Kaffir corn per 100 lb at 1.00, and Oats at 0.45 per bushel.
New York stock market starts with selling pressure as Yellow Cab and Cuyamel Fruit slide 1 to 2 points while Dupont, Baldwin dip about a point and steels post fractional losses. International Telephone edges up. Cotton futures open easy in New York with May at 30.00 and July at 28.80 to 28.15, while New Orleans bids May 30.05 and December 23.62 for cotton.
The census bureau reported that cotton seed crushed in the eight months ending March 31 totalled 8,204,373 tons, up from 3,016,365 tons a year ago. On hand at mills March 31 was 234,121 tons, compared with 159,922 tons a year ago.
From New Orleans and New York reports dated April 21, the cotton market shows favorable Easter weather views but weak demand and caution over May liquidation. Mill takings fall to 170,000 while exports rise. liquidity worries mount as trading suspensions loom and wage-cut fears hit Boston mills. Currency quotes across Europe and Americas are listed with multiple rates.
Philadelphia April 21 The jury trial on Harry K Thaw resumes with Dr C W Burr stating Thaw remains sane while five alienists have testified he is sane and safe for release and four others claim insanity.
The Home Beautiful on Polk Street announces a formal opening tomorrow tied to its annual housecleaning sale. The store has been in new quarters for months with expanded stock and renovated display windows showcasing an updated, broader selection of furniture.
The P E O chapter meets tomorrow at 2 30 in the Woman's club rooms at the coliseum and will adjourn for the Festival matinee. Mr and Mrs Elliott Hatch depart tomorrow for a ten day overland trip to Ft Worth and other points. La Costura club postpones its Tuesday meeting due to the Music Festival. The Harmony Club operatta The Land of Chance is the matinee at the Auditorium tomorrow.
Rev Breeding held a revival at Jones School with strong attendance. Sunday School drew many attendees at 3. Henry Jones left for Dora New Mexico to manage Jones Hardware business interests. Miss Trexell of Rhome visits sister Lena Trexell in Jones area. School plans a group trip to the Bushland county fair. Velma Weilenman visited sister Mrs J M Webb at 702 Jefferson.
The Board of City Development received invitations to appoint 10 to 25 delegates for the twelfth annual United States Good Roads association convention. The event will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 26 to 31.
G. L. Daily reports spending yesterday with son and family Mr and Mrs James Daily of Plainview. Newsboys cried Amarillo Globes before 8 am. comments on the morning. E P Hicks and baby Leverne Okla arrive in Amarillo to settle. J E O'Brien of Chicago in Amarillo transacting business with O'Neill Lawrence real estate. O'Brien owns about four acres south of Dalhart.
In Amarillo reactions to a planned pipeline are mixed but largely hopeful. Business leaders, workers, and city officials anticipate gradual growth, new industries, and increased activity as the oil field gains recognition and more labor arrives. Some stress caution against overspeculation while others predict lasting urban development.
Paris April 21 The French government formally accepts the Dawes report as a basis for a new reparation settlement. Premier Poincare sends a letter to Louis Barthou noting no reservations but insisting that all guaranteed measures be implemented before allies relinquish pledges. He urges rapid preliminary negotiations to activate the plan and address penalties for German default, despite Britain’s PM MacDonald signaling possible Paris London tensions.
Application blanks for entrants in the $2,500 cotton growing contest were sent to farmers in Potter and Oldham counties and sections of Deaf Smith Randall Armstrong and Carson counties by the Board of City Development. Twelve prizes from $500 to $100 will be awarded for the largest lint cotton yield on ten acres in the district. Entries must be received by May 15.
Quote attributed to A Blumenthal and Homer Powell notes incoming outside enterprises to Amarillo and predicts activity within 90 days. T E Durham adds the pipeline proves Amarillo has an oil field and will attract trade.
The United States Mortgage and Trust Company of New York City plans an Amarillo office with capital and surplus over six million dollars. It will fund loans on hotels, apartments, and residences, expanding into a large local field. T. M. Bruner of the Amarillo Realtors association will be the local agent and a board member active in city development.
The ten week April term of the district court convened this morning. The docket was called this afternoon to set non jury civil cases. Judge Henry Bishop charged the grand jury urging strict investigations of all law violations, with emphasis on liquor offenses and bad checks. Grand jury members included foreman J. N. Beasley and Dick Seay, Roscoe Neely, W. N. Durham, John Goren, S. T. Wright, J. F. Dickson, T. B. O'Brien, J. F. Grentz, C. Martin, J. D. Cazzell, J. F. Bassett.
Washington April 21 witnesses from Montana failed to arrive delaying further investigation of charges against Senator Wheeler. The special Senate committee postponed sessions until witnesses reach Washington. Chairman Borah plans to reconvene soon with the expectation the inquiry may end in one or two more hearings.
Negotiations are under way for the Amarillo Golden Sandstorm nine to play Central high school of Fort Worth this weekend. Central high is the only undefeated team in the section and the games, if arranged, would be played in Panther park.
Funeral services for Mrs George Williams 60 who died yesterday at the local hospital will be held at 2 30 pm tomorrow at the family residence 1306 Madison Street with Rev R Thomson officiating She leaves husband a son Lee Williams and a daughter Mrs May Wiseman both of Amarillo Funeral born Wabash Ind June 17 1863 married in Indiana thirty years ago the Williams Sign and Paint Co owners of the Panhandles largest rival firm She also leaves three brothers Charles LaSelle Indianapolis Ind John and Clarence LaSelle Wabash Ind Pallbearers noted and burial in Llano Cemetery Lee Williams president of the Associated Advertising and Salesmanship Club of Amarillo Ad Club session postponed in respect to the family
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