03 Aug 1924
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1924
Page
1
The column notes stocks rising with grain and hopes of a coming boom amid European reparations talks. It cites Dawes plan progress, discusses wheat futures, and mentions political fights between Coolidge and Davis. It also covers Georgia evolution debate and light social commentary on Peggy Joyce.
The radio offers a new service as a bride boards a car for Farmingdale New Jersey. The sexton tunes in as she marches toward her rural wedding venue with her hair and veil adjustments noted in the scene.
Atlantic City August 2 labor will support La Follette. The executive council of the American Federation of Labor voted to adopt a report giving official sanction and indorsement to the independent candidate. The decision followed an all day discussion by eleven members with no dissent and was announced after a limited release by Samuel Gompers. The council also postponed discussion of a military mobilization plan for September 12.
Breckenridge August 2 Fire of unknown origin wiped out a business block at Caddo Stephens County today with an estimated damage of 16000 Fire fighting equipment was sent from here and Ranger The Caddo blaze was the third serious oil field fire in this vicinity within the last few weeks.
Henry Ford aged 61 dodged birthday congratulations as a recent physical examination confirms he can be insured in any company. He was not nervous about the exam, having already arranged for his family’s support.
The Amarillo Oil company, formed in 1917 by M. C. Nobles and partners, merged into Southwarn Development. Began with a 70 000 acre lease study in Potter county led by geologist Charles Gould in 1916, creating Masterson No. 1, Hapgood well, later financing with loans and stock.
Aboard the Richmond, Lt. Eric Nelson and mechanic Vient John Harding Jr reached Hornafjord, Iceland at 4 40 p m Greenwich time after separation from two other Army planes in fog over the north Atlantic. Smith and Wade circled back to Orkneys and will push on if weather clears. destroyers and cruisers remain station ships.
John W. Davis will open his campaign about September 1 with a speech in a middle Western state the Democratic national committee announced tonight Clem Shaver said.
The forecast calls for generally fair weather with little temperature change. Yesterday’s high reached 92 degrees, compared with 96 last year, and the low dipped to 70, above last year’s 65.
Amarillo will host the U S Torpedo company glycerin plant to serve New Mexico Colorado Western Kansas Western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Officers from Electra plan a $10 000 facility near the city with distributing points at Archer City Burkburnett Duncan and Healdton. The plant aims to improve safety and efficiency in glycerin production for oil operators in the region.
Alburtus, billed as a mystery man, will perform nightly at 6 45 at the Fair theater. He will be restrained in a Huntsville penitentiary straight jacket and suspended by his feet from a rope across the street, then descend to the ground for his act before returning to his dressing room. The company will stay in Amarillo through Tuesday night with other bookings canceled by manager Carl Sullivan.
Unofficial word says Judge Felix D. Robertson leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate will speak Wednesday night at 8 in the district courtroom of Amarillo. The appearance is expected to draw local party supporters and curious attendees.
Mrs. W. H. Schaffer plans to travel to Santa Fe to be with her son Gaius L afavers, 19, as Governor Hinkle weighs clemency for the August 22 execution. The Globe reports a $190 subscription and ongoing fundraising to cover travel and stay, while neighbors rally support for the mother awaiting the outcome.
J W Culwell, attorney for Mrs Ruth Hobart, says Miller will be back in Amarillo by 11 AM Monday. Authorities have been searching for Miller on a murder charge in the Hobart case near Bivins stadium July 14. Hobart and Starnes accounts connect Miller to obtaining a gun that night.
Judge William Boyce, eight years an associate justice of the Court of Civil Appeals, Seventh District, will resign to allow election of a successor at the November general election. He cites health and desire for broader practice, thanking the people of the district for their prior support. His current term runs to 1928.
Marion Ohio marked one year since Warren G. Harding death with a five minute quiet at seven oclock. Church bells tolled while the town bowed in silence as traffic halted. Brigadier General Sawyer the late president s physician led the tribute in Marion.
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