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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
2
Amarillo dispatches flood newspapers across the country as the Payne murder saga dominates coverage. Verona Thompson recounts her role, tensions with police, and fear of publicity while denying deep involvement. others discuss rewards, life insurance, and media ethics amid the scandal.
Rewards rose to 50 for information on a missing baby girl held by a couple identified as Lane and Annie. Mrs. Norrid said the pair, who bought a Chevrolet coupe on time payments, are about 36 and 24, tall, heavy set man with curly dark hair and brown eyes, wife with blond hair and blue eyes. The infant is seven months old, blue eyed and blond with a small birthmark. she weighs about 15 pounds.
Rain drenches the Midwest and Plains as temperatures fall from the 90s. Omaha and Lincoln report heavy downpours and big drops, while New York suffers continued heat with fatalities. Hoover directs relief plans amid drought damage forecasts near a billion dollars.
The Associated Press reports American missionary Rev. Allen N. Cameron may have been stabbed to death in Chang-Sha Hunan Province capital, a city recently sacked by communists. Cameron, linked to Broadcast Tract Press of Denver, arrived in China in 1891. confirmation was lacking and he could not be located.
A traveling writer notes a weed filled lane from the Santa Fe station during a recent visit to the city. He describes the route as uneven and not a beaten path, expressing surprise at the neglect and poor upkeep observed on his pilgrimage through town.
In a brief page 15 excerpt, E. B. T. notes a rightful owner should contact a person who has been trying to reach them by long distance. He urges a telephone call to Hereford immediately and asks if there is anything else he can do for the reader.
Paris Aug 7 A Freudian graphologist Dr Pierre Menard reports handwriting of 18 young women shifts after marriage. In two weeks after tying the knot, letters show changes in line direction, letter shapes, spacing, and punctuation. He links these to healthier nerves, freer movement, less egotism, and greater activity and generosity.
The Associated Press reports in New Orleans that Frank Mullen, a former convict, and a man known as Rube Chiselk shot each other to death in a dawn gun fight at a street intersection. A responding search sought a woman described as involved or present during the incident. Authorities speculate one man attempted a hold up and met resistance, leading to the fatal exchange.
Washington Aug. 7 The Agriculture Department ordered thirty Greenland musk oxen to restore Alaskan herds destroyed by hunters. The animals resemble small buffaloes and suitable meat producers are sought in Alaska. Congress appropriated 40000 dollars to establish an experimental herd in Alaska.
Topeka Aug 7 United Press reports the nomination of Frank Chief Haucke for Kansas governor by more than 25,000 votes. Gov Clyde Reed conceded the result and Reed’s defeat signals Kansas favors the Hoover administration farm relief program and lothes Reed as foe of federal farm board policies.
More than 75 Texas State Rangers veterans planned to attend the unveiling today of a monument over the grave of Jesse Washington Harbin Eastland county pioneer and veteran of three wars. The event is part of the eleventh annual Texas Ex Rangers Association convention after a courthouse business session, with delegates camping in Eastland city park and hotels and homes extending welcome.
United Press reports Paris plans to enlarge the Bourse at a total cost of about 4 million dollars. The Municipal Council approved the project, but work will begin in 1984 to provide expanded space for stock and bond trading at France’s financial center.
A lighthearted wire tale from New York reports the Southwestern Limited train from St. Louis reached Grand Central on time, but 15 male passengers pants were delayed. The porter pressed the pants and placed them in the Buffalo club car, where the pants were separated from the train due to routing with the Ohio State Limited. The tale notes the humorous mishap of arriving in New York missing pants.
The flood filled streets with water and debris for over three hours. Rain swept the region in sheets as sought after shelter was found for Mexicans displaced from ruined adobe houses. Doctors nurses and hospital space were mobilized while telegraph to Phoenix failed and Nogales Herald offices stood in mud. A telephone operator described streets piled with wreckage and scattered household items.
The passage notes a debate over scrapping Utah Wyoming and Florida under the London naval treaty. It questions decommissioning battleships costing forty to fifty million dollars each while the navy spends a billion on cruisers with six inch guns, deemed ineffective in future conflicts.
District courts here today filed their first damages suit from an airplane collision. George A. Nevin ger seeks 2650 dollars in debt and damages against Dallas Aviation School claiming 1900 dollars damage to a rental plane and 750 dollars in loss during the aircraft while out of operation.
Ben H. Elkins has been missing from Yoakum since July 25. His family cannot explain his absence and fears foul play. A note found by his wife and four children said he was going to San Antonio on business, but there has been no further word.
Amarillo routes to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls and U S 8 70 are listed as good. From Amarillo to Oklahoma City via U S 66 is good. To Roswell via U S 8 366 is good. To Tucumcari via U S 66 is good. To Higgins via U S 60 is good. To Clayton New Mexico via U S 385 is fair. Amarillo to Borger Oil Field Highway paved. Panhandle Auto Club headquartered in Chamber of Commerce.
Paris municipality to honor heroic firemen who died in duty by placing a gold star on each fire engine. Martyrs names engraved. first ceremony honored Corporal Poupardin and Firemen-Privates Roger Bouqueret Vochelle.
A reflective verse recalling schooldays and youth habits. It recalls bedtimes piano lessons violin practice elocution Thursdays and parties where Willie recites. It suggests adults would repeat their youthful mischief if young again.
Hogs in Kansas City open weak to 10c lower then steady gain to 10c. top $9.45. sow and pig prices listed. Cattle and calves show mixed moves with beef steers slow and feeders steady to 2c lower. vealers and stockers also quoted. Fort Worth reports hogs steady to 10c higher, cattle and calves near steady, sheep steady. Chicago, St. Louis markets listed with price ranges. Liverpool cotton futures rise on U S demand. various grade quotes and futures shown.
Chicago August reports show live poultry prices with 21 prings 26-270, broilers 22 cents, roosters 14 cents, spring ducks 14-17 cents, and geese 12 cents. butter and eggs steady with creamery extras around 7 cents. U.S. crop notes and New York stock market details follow, noting early declines and subsequent shifts in commodities and equities amid drought fears and bear pressure.
CHICAGO August 7 Wheat and corn futures opened higher with gains up to 4 cents a bushel in wheat and over 2 cents in corn as trade swung within narrow limits. Buying surged with wheat and oats setting new high price marks. Drought damage to corn valued at about 4 billion dollars boosted demand while Canadian rust injury provided extra incentive to buy wheat. Opening advances ranged from 1.5 to 2 cents before steadying.
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