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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1924
Page
1
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century column discusses Kiwanis charity for orphans in Duluth, Japanese clan names, a Guernsey cow’s butter fat record, and critical quips on Palestine, Bahais, and prohibition era crime with provocative, mixed observations.
The American world flight crew faced disaster as Lieutenants Wade and Ogden were forced down at sea near Iceland. They survived a crashed plane as British trawlers and the destroyer Billingsley aided the survivors, while others pressed on toward Greenland and Labrador.
Pleas of not guilty were entered by FE Miller and Mrs Ruth Hobart on conspiracy to murder tied to Edward W Hobart’s death July 14. Additional bonds set. Miller facing murder case previously with bonds totaling 5 000 and 15 000. Hobart’s bond fixed at 4 000 with possible extra 500 bond. Officials describe court actions, arrests, and bond adjustments amid proceedings at the county courthouse.
Galveston Fort Crockett hosts Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine reunion with 1000 plus attendees. Expected 2500 registered by tomorrow and up to 5000 by week’s end with donations from Dallas Houston and Waco. Joseph Conrad dies at 67 in England.
Fragment discusses a small home purchase for 160000 and compares safety and profitability of robbery versus hijacking. It mentions criminals targeting pedestrians and bootleggers for money and whisky, reflecting opportunistic street crime.
A baby, only hours old, was found alive this afternoon in a bucket near St Anthony’s sanitarium. Investigators believe the infant was left there last night, likely hoping it would be found soon after dawn.
The forecast calls for tonight and Tuesday to be somewhat cloudy with little temperature change. Today reached 92 degrees, just below a 71 degree low record, while a year ago the high was 99 and the low 69 in the cool score.
Alburtus will handle a one hour phone-in at The Globe office tomorrow from 11 to 12 to answer readers questions. Call 2612 and ask serious questions only, as hundreds will be answered and trivial inquiries will be discarded. The Globe has received over 2000 letters and Alburtus will print all answers provided.
Dora Anderson, a Black woman, confronted Fritz Richardson and his wife after a sermon at Mount Zion Baptist Church. A firearm failed to explode, then Richardson and Anderson exchanged fire, leaving both women wounded and Richardson arrested. Proximity and fear ripple through Amarillo's Black community as doctors assess slim chances of recovery.
Preliminary plans for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce membership renewal drive in the Panhandle were discussed by S. J. Cole district manager and B. F. Bennett organization manager. Porter A. Whaley general manager was here Saturday. They will seek new and renewed memberships for several weeks.
Amarillo DeMolays will meet in the Masonic hall at eight tonight. Refreshments will be served. They aim to recruit 100 candidates for the ceremonial on September 4, with twenty five already secured. Henry L. Ford seeks re election as county attorney.
Amarillo crowds will see Alburtus the mystery man lifted in a straightjacket from a wire above the Fair Theater at 6 45 tonight. He will escape while suspended by his feet as a public display of powers, freely offered to passersby.
A large crowd is expected to hear Judge Felix D. Robertson of Dallas as he opens his campaign in the district courtroom Wednesday night. It is his first official address since the primaries and local supporters expect a strong mobilization before a statewide rush.
Premier Herriot told the Associated Press that the outcome of the reparations conference hinges on German attitude. He said a wise German delegation could secure a lasting peace for Europe and the world, noting France seeks justice grounded in arbitration within the London agreement.
London reports Japan has ordered 140000 machine guns from the British Vickers Company and the Scrutton Company is handling a large order for a special type of tractor lorry to be shipped soon.
Any couple married since January 1 1924 who present marriage certificates at The Globe Office will receive two tickets usable for any showing of Her Marriage Vow. The film adapted from Owen Davis's stage play opens First National at the Mission theater Thursday and Friday. Monte Blue and Beverly Bayne star in Her Marriage Vow, with a month’s Globe subscription offered.
Mrs Rosalie Evans widow of a British subject and former Bank of London Mexico president was killed when ambushed near Texmelucan Puebla. Her German manager John Strauss was wounded as a relief party hauled her body. British consulate representatives arranged transport to Mexico City.
A widow sobs as Miller and Ruth Hobart face re arrest on a complaint signed by Ranger Sergeant Wheatly. The document accuses E. T. Miller and Ruth Hobart of unlawfully conspiring to kill Edward W. Hobart in the county and state.
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