Winter Forecast and Local Water Rate Debate in Canadian
Telegrams seek winter severity as Buckner Dry Goods asks about overshoes. Old Tack forecasts a cold next winter and urges water use and rate discussions with Mayor Thompson, Jim Vernon, and Lester Stone. He cites rising minimums and hopes for equitable pricing while urging garden growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Thompson
Jim Vernon
Lester Stone
Thompson
Mr. Vernon
Mr. Stone
Amarillo notes on politics policing and local life
A columnist surveys looming congressional bids, Mexican labor concerns, and city policing hours while sharing local anecdotes. He discusses Mayor Thompson’s plan to limit officer hours, job leads, Rabbit and produce notes, and a vivid cinema review of Simba at the Fair with remarks on elephants and a baby elephant’s speed and intelligence.
Letter asks for opera information for a small town club
A reader addresses Tack asking for book or group sources on opera for a local club. They seek guidance on identifying famous operas and artists to study, worry about potential dangers of such study, and commend Mary Garden’s Amarillo performance while requesting criticism or recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Sinclair Lewis
Mary Garden
Amarillo
Prisoners to be moved as four find sentences enforced
Four prisoners face terms from four to five years after appellate actions. Riley Patton, tied to hijacking, will serve five years. Edwin Passehl gets two concurrent two year terms for burglary and assault with intent to kill. William Hepworth, jailed since 1927 for shoplifting and later escaping, is to serve four years. Ben Mason, linked to a Canyon burglary and theft, fled the jail and was recaptured in Denver amid an attorney’s death inquiry. They will depart Canyon jail tonight at six o clock under Fort Worth Denver agent Bob Sullenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Patton
Court of Criminal Appeals
Edwin Passehl
William Hepworth
Hepworth
California
Ben Mason
Amarillo
Canyon
West Texas State Teachers College
Denver
Colo
C. B. Quaintance
Huntsville
Bob Sullenger
Fort Worth
Ship launches reach high in 1928 British fleet total
In 1928 Great Britain and Ireland saw 420 merchant ships launched totaling 1,445,920 tons. The figures reflect a vibrant shipbuilding period with consistent output across the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain and
Ireland
Boy Burned At Sub Station In Electric Shock Incident
A boy was badly burned after touching high voltage equipment at a sub station. Mrs. Dodds climbed the iron gate to reach the injured child who was taken to the hospital in critical condition, now reported resting. The father runs a truck line between Amarillo and Shamrock and was unaware of the accident until late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Shamrock
Funeral for Mrs Lasswell Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs Fay Lasswell 22 wife of T T Lasswell 703 Georgia Street will be at Blackburn Mortuary at 3 p m Saturday Rev L N Stuckey of Polk Street Methodist Church will officiate Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery The body is in state at Blackburns Mr Lasswell her parents Mr and Mrs J N Stradley of Clovis and two brothers and two sisters survive
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Fay Lasswell
T. T. Lasswell
Georgia Street
Blackburn Mortuary
L. N. Stuckey
Polk Street
Memorial Park Cemetery
Blackburn’s
Official Route of Blind Drive by Thompson Ends at McCarty Motor
A staged public event outlines Thompson driving a Studebaker to a series of marked local stops from 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Objectives include blindfold examination, gas purchases at Phillips stations, loaf bread hiding and rewards, and a final lecture after a blindfold removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Phillips Petroleum Co
New Station
Eighteenth
Tyler
McCarty Motor Co
Studebaker
Polk
Tyler Street
Ninth
L. M. Black
D. C
Giants in these days and a young pilot’s risky record
The piece notes large corporations like AT&T, Exxon and General Motors measuring vast stock values while highlighting Elinor Smith, 17, attempting a long all‑in‑the‑air stunt from Tuesday 11 40 a m to Wednesday afternoon. It laments nerve energy waste and cites Europe debt talks as largely failing. New York City faces 14 percent interest on a 62 million loan for subways amid perceived usury and Fed Reserve concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Smith
New York City
Federal Reserve Board
Wall Street
State makes two year appropriation cap in Port Arthur plan
Legislature sets maximum state tax related appropriation at forty nine million two hundred thousand dollars for two years. It assumes ad valorem rates on four billion and four point two billion in the first and second years. Remittance to Port Arthur lowers total to forty nine million. An additional million is needed to cover a September deficit with at least three million for rural school aid outside the general bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Air Features Radio Stations Listed Across Network
A compilation of radio stations including KDKA KYW KWK WREN KVOO KPRC WOAI WHAS WSB WTMJ KSTP WEBC WMC WOID from WOR Newark and Chain 7:00 In a Persian Garden on WDAC WMAQ KMOX KOIL KFH WLAC WDOD WBRC WREC KRLA WFBM KFJF WCCO WDSU KRLD and related outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KDKA
KYW
KWK
Wren Kvoo
KPRC
WOAI
WHAS
WSB
WTMJ
KSTP
WEBC
WMC
WOID
WOR
Newark
WDAC
WMAQ
KMOX
KOIL
KFH
WLAC
WDOD
WBRC
WREC
KRLA
WFBM
KFJF
WCCO
WDSU
KRLD
Grain rate case affects Amarillo and Panhandle producers
The Board of City Development manager, with Cole and Y H Sparrow, argues grain rate changes west of the Mississippi will boost Panhandle milk and grain sales. The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear the case May 27 with a final ruling expected later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of City Development
Mr. Cole
Y. H. Sparrow
Great West Mill and Elevator Company
United States
Mississippi River
Amarillo
California
Stunt Rides at Joy Road Next Sunday at 3 PM
Stunt riding Sunday afternoon at the Joy Ride will offer thrill after thrill to Amarillo visitors. The program is set for 3 o clock in the afternoon and the public is urged to attend. The Joy Road offers three rides for the price of two and hundreds are taking advantage. The wavy road is in excellent condition and crowds have grown on moonlight nights at the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Local Man Held For Reckless Driving
Police filed a charge of driving while intoxicated against W. H. Scott after he allegedly wrecked a large roadster while speeding. Officers pursued him before the stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Scott
Scott
Tornadoes Ravage Georgia Towns Killing Several
A deadly series of tornadoes struck Candler county and nearby areas in Georgia. Four children Emma 28 Lillie May 25 Edward 16 Grady 18 died, along with Mr and Mrs W L Coleman and three children at a farm home. Nine colored children perished in Statesboro and many injured were treated as medical teams rushed to the scene. The Happy Hill negro settlement was nearly wiped out as the funnel carved a path about 100 yards wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Lillie May
Edward
Grady
W. L. Coleman
Candler
Statesboro
Cochran
Taylor
Happy Hill
Mississippi Mounts New Flood Assault Near Quincy
The Mississippi River surged to forecast 22 to 22.4 feet threatening levees from Keokuk Iowa southward. Evacuations were ordered for Lima Lake and Gregory districts as Sun district also faced dike breaches. Red Cross mobilized. Major A D Mudd, from St. Louis, arrived to organize housing and feeding refugees and coordinate evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Quincy
Mississippi
Keokuk
Iowa
Kenneth A. Elmore
Lima Lake District
Gregory
Lima Lake-Hunt
South Quincy
Calhoun County
Red Cross
A. D. Mudd
St. Louis
Elmore
Handcuff King Ditmore Demonstrates At Police Station
A. W. Ditmore known as the handcuff king and former federal agent will give a 6 o'clock demonstration at the Amarillo police station for police and sheriff's deputies. He will show how crooks release from handcuffs and how safes jail locks and escapes are defeated. Ditmore will remain through Saturday giving demonstrations for law enforcement and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Ditmore
Underworld
Amarillo
Sheriff’s Department
Ditmore
United States
Edison Pen Company
Grand Officer I O O F to Be Speaker Here
Hon F J Dearborn of Orange Texas grand patriarch of the Grand Encampment I O O F will be principal speaker at dedication ceremonies of the Oddfellow section of Memorial Park cemetery east of the city Sunday at 3 oclock. Dr A J Caldwell will speak for the local lodge and other features will include Oddfellows and Rebekahs participation. The Oddfellow section is among the largest divisions of the new cemetery on East Tenth avenue highway with many members expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Dearborn
Orange
Texas
Oddfellow
Memorial Park Cemetery
A. J. Caldwell
Oddfellows
Rebekahs
New Cemetery
East Tenth Avenue Highway
Woman Files Charge Against Her Son-In-Law
Mrs Pat Flynn accusing Phil Johnson of aggravated assault signed the complaint in police court yesterday. Flynn, Johnsons mother in law, alleges the dispute began over family difficulties and that a gun was used to threaten her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Johnson
Pat Flynn
Johnson
The Wall That Shut His Garden In
A man builds a wall to gain privacy but loses friends as the barrier isolates him. Neighbors see the wall and fear theft of blossoms, while the man, once joyful, grows sad and longs for the old companionship. The barrier stands, ending his happy social life.
Kansas City and Fort Worth Livestock Market Report
Livestock market summary from Kansas City Fort Worth and Chicago shows Hogs sold at Kansas City top $11.40 for 190 240 lb packs. Fort Worth hogs top $11.10. Chicago hogs top $11.80. Cattle and calves mostly steady across cities with varied weights and prices. sheep markets weaker with Lambs around $15 and fat lambs about $12.50 to $18.00.
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Kansas City
The
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Chicago
ST. Louis
Associated Preas
East ST. Louis
New York
Liverpool
Hogs Cattle and Cotton Market Highlights From Multiple Cities
The report covers St Louis area hog and cattle bids with 8,000 hogs and 600 calves, New Orleans cotton opening lower then rallying on covering, New York and Liverpool cotton trends, Chicago grains and produce, and a mixed New York stock session including Columbia Graphophone and Bethlehem Steel movements.
Local magician Thompson to showcase time and color tricks in public demos
Hayward Thompson prepares a day of public demonstrations across town venues including Long Bell Lumber Yard and Globe News. He will read watches, describe colors, locate hidden bread with a $5 coin inside, and drive blindfolded to show the aid of a public route map. He starts a 24 hour fast to frame his performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Thompson
Globe-News
Sixth
Fillmore
Thompson
Phillips Petroleum Co
A-Loaf Baking Co
New Station
Studebaker
Long Bell Lumber Co
Third
Long Bell
Lumber and Fuel Dealers of America
C. L. Munday
Long-Bell Lumber Company
W. Third Streets
Long-Bell Company
Associated Leaders of Lumber and Fuel Dealers of America
Louis H. Smith
Firestone
West Sixth Street
A-Loaf Baking Company
Globe News
Phillips Petroleum Company
Sixteenth
Tyler
Eighteenth
Polk
North Fillmore
McCarty Motor Company, Inc
Canyon Painting Class Sees Carl Redin Exhibit
The West Texas State Teachers College in Canyon hosted an art display at the Herring hotel yesterday afternoon. Miss Isabel Robinson instructed her advanced painting class to study Carl Redin pictures and assign each pupil a problem to solve from the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas State Teachers College
Canyon
Isabel Robinson
Carl Redin
Herring Hotel
Woolworth plans stock split and expansion funding
Announcement states 1 share of new stock at $85 for every three held to finance expansion. Woolworth hits a new high of 228 in early trading while American Rolling Mills slips after an exchange listing, then recovers. Other stocks like Columbia Graphophone and United Aircraft rise, Mathieson Alkali opens at 52% after dividend ex, Corn Products climbs to new highs as foreign exchange edges lower.
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New York
Associated Press
Columbia
Kolster
General Railway
Briggs
American
Bethlehem Steel
Wall Street
General Motors
American Machine & Foundry
Woolworth
American Rolling Mills
Columbia Graphophone
Atchison
United Aircraft
American Railway Express
Mathieson Alkali
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Old_ Tack
Buckner Dry Goods Company
Canadian, Texas
Tom Coble Ranch
Erasmus Tack
Esquire
Southwest
North American Review
Congress
McKenny
Saturday Evening Post
Panhandle
Marvin Jones
Clint Small
Henry Ansley
Vernon
San Jacinto
Arkansas
E. A. Japhet
Curtis Japhet
Japhet
Houston
Down State
Curtis
Mamie Japhet
Long Island
Potter County
Mrs. Lasswell
Amarillo Laundry
Harrison
Seventh Objective
West Sixth
Fourth
Taylor Street
Fillmore Street
Sixth Street
Eighth Objective
Eighteenth Street
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Standard Oil
New Jersey
United States Steel
Germany
Uncle Sam
Europe
Legislature
Joy Road
Rone
Edgar A, Guest
New Orleans
Majestic Rade
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