05 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1927
Page
1
A 1927 Globe column argues Britain cannot win with cruisers but flying machines could overwhelm them. It cites Mussolini’s grand design, Japan’s imperial match, and warns against turning West Point into a picnic ground while favoring public access to the campus.
Ranger Captains Frank Hamer and Tom Hickman, returning from Borger, conferred with Adjutant General R L Robertson and likely will brief Governor Moody. They were sent to report if Borger can stay law abiding without ranger patrols.
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Saturday. Today's hour by hour temps rise from 64 at 7 am to 86 at 1 pm, with a high around 86 and a low near 64. Historical highs and lows for this date were 98 and 66 degrees.
City detectives O H Denton and Lee Miller remain on the force after Chief Gaither declared their reported resignations were not genuine. He framed the move as a public relations tactic to support a secret investigation. The probe’s nature remains undisclosed.
The Dole Honolulu air race entrants face delays as tests and forced landings disrupt plans. Navy lieutenants Covell and Palikowaki, missing then found in Santa Ana, tested a craft en route from Los Angeles to San Diego. Oklahoma pilots Henley and Griffin forced down at Amboy, California, 500 miles from Bartlesville, due to gasoline shortage. Major Livingston Irving, Berkeley, lost fuel line and landed near a cow pasture after gasoline sprayed into his face while en route Bay Warm Island to San Diego.
Charles Warner, a federal prohibition agent based in Tulsa, was charged with murder after shooting Elmer Fulton, 18, at Picher. Prosecutors said witnesses placed the agent as the shooter, with Fulton dying from a back entry bullet. Warner allegedly opened fire while pursuing a suspect.
Detroit August 1 Paul R Redfern left Ford airport at 9 40 a m in his Stinson Detroiter Port of Brunswick plane bound for Brunswick Ga He will attempt a nonstop 850 mile flight to Rio de Janeiro from the southern city Eddie Stinson designer accompanied him on this final test flight slated to push the record.
O H May charged with killing his wife and Carl R Roberts an undertaker and member of Governor Austin Peays staff was reported in a dying condition after four heart collapses caused by strain and shock Physicians said he collapsed following a Wednesday shooting at his uncles home and a second shooting in a barber shop Roberts died en route to a hospital May claims Roberts ruined his home
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis departed Moundsville West Virginia at 10:80 this morning bound for Dayton Ohio as part of his national air tour.
In Boston Warden Hendry prepares for the triple execution at Charlestown prison. Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti await their fate while Calestino Madeiros, a New Bedford youth, faces potential involvement claims. The court and state weigh continuing appeals as weather reports note scattered showers across Texas farms.
Sheriff Wylie Pollard and deputies arrested Ben Stowe and Robert Moore about two and a half miles north of Amarillo for beer making and selling. The pair were wanted in Hale county for safe cracking. Moore and Brown were turned over to Sheriff Faith of Plainview for questioning in the Abernathy case.
Lightning started all conflagrations as storms sweep timber tracts. In Washingtons Col umbia and Rainier national forests fires reach about two hundred apiece. Wonatche and Umatilla forests report large blazes while Oregon crews battle fires in central Oregon and Klamath NF.
R T Bob Emmett chosen unanimously by the new executive committee to serve as secretary-manager for a two month term ending after the 1927 show. John Gilvin re elected president Wilbur Hawk vice president Col Uf H Haines treasurer. committee includes George T Maynard Ed R AIL.
The Texico Conference of Seventh Day Adventists opened at Tri-State fair grounds with a large attendance from West Texas New Mexico and expected visitors from Washington DC and Los Angeles. The opening address by President Wilson praised city development support. Tonight features a 7:45 song service and Bible themed talks on Signs of Christ Second Coming and The Devil's Vacation. Attendees include H and Gay of Dallas Prof A Pohle and Rev A F Harrison of Oklahoma City.
Rod Sellers alias Red Bell is held by local police for Birmingham officers en route with a $1,245 payroll robbery warrant. Detective DeWitt arrested him. extradition papers obtained. The Alabama case centers on a craps game loss and an Oklahoma youth being held as a witness.
Committee members including Mayer John and Gilvin Gol H Haines and Judge J W Crudg ington canvassed firms for donations to insure the fair’s future. The executive committee meets at 4 PM to discuss plans for the 1027 fair opening September 1, with a second general meeting at 9 o’clock the following morning.
City police report 730 arrests in July with 349 traffic violations and 100 drunkenness cases. Fines collected total 5,106.70 dollars. Dallas collected 6,880 dollars. The report notes Amarillo’s fines appear high given city size and police strength.76 discharged, 6 turned over to county officers, and others labeled miscellaneous.
The Keystone Aircraft corporation of Bristol Pennsylvania announced the completion of a new secret giant bomber. It is larger and heavier than earlier models and uses tubular steel wheel wing construction developed over five years. The craft will be unveiled next Wednesday.
Police advance theory after discovery of a revolver with exploded shells in a car where Hamilton W. Mannon vice president of Teco-Art studios and Betty Montague a 26 year old woman lay fatally wounded Mannon and Montague died from gunshot wounds in the Hollywood incident Charlan Erben awoke to the car’s grinding self starter and summoned authorities The woman’s foot was found on the starter button indicating self injury and murder conclusion pending further investigation
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