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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1927
Page
5
Judge W J Gee opened the August term of the 8th district court with about 700 cases awaiting setting. Docket calling to occupy the day. first, fifth, ninth and twelfth weeks listed as non jury weeks with jurors summoned for the other weeks.
Berlin reports Elly Ney Germanys renowned woman pianist and wife of Willem van Hoogstraten has been made an honorary citizen of Bonn. First woman to receive the distinction, in recognition of her contributions to Bonn musical life after performing at the Beethoven centennial. Her husband conducts major orchestras in Portland and New York.
Plans for a Germany to New York airline service to operate next spring were announced by the Hamburg American line with Warburg & company. A Rohrbach flying boat with ten 1,000 horsepower motors and capacity for 170 passengers is to be delivered in December.
In Houston on August 8 Mrs. Thomas E White, 24, died from injuries after a fall at home a month earlier. White Whiteside is being questioned in connection with the incident. Whiteside had told officers two weeks prior she had been mistreated at home.
San Antonio firefighters completed a fifty mile run in just over an hour to reach Bandera and extinguish a blaze threatening the business district. They laid half a mile of hose to the Medina river. a gasoline filling station and a general merchandise store were damaged, with loss estimates unavailable.
The Central hotel at Bremond about 20 miles south of Marlin was destroyed by fire Sunday night. The two story 22 room structure valued at 50000 dollars and insured. The origin of the blaze was undetermined.
In Corinth Mississippi Aug 45 two children Fred M 7 and Dorothy 5 children of Mr and Mrs Ed Jourdan Belmont died in a hospital after a barrel they played with exploded spraying them with flaming tar Mrs Jourdan was burned seriously trying to rescue them Local authorities reported the incident today at the Belmont residence.
In Leipsic the southern German states Wurttemberg and Baden accuse each other of river water theft. Wurttemberg charges Baden with diverting Danube waters harming Swabian industry. Baden replies the Aach drains Danube water naturally and that Wurttemberg is the thief.
The state of Texas issues a notice by publication for James Nathan Browning administrator of the estate of James N Browning deceased. The county court at Amarillo requires objections to the final account by August term 1927 with a hearing on August 22 at the Amarillo courthouse.
Dr. Thomsen, pastor of Central Presbyterian, spoke to Pampa’s Community Boys Institute on The Emerging Man over a three day session. He was joined by C. S. Makeig and Tom H. Nelson, and citizens aided the successful effort.
Three people perished in a blaze at Avoca near Scranton as William Owens 40 a hotel owner and sportsman tried to rescue his sons William Jr 15 and Allen 6. Firemen found the bodies on the second floor by a door.
In Madison Wisconsin Roland W Dixson the state prohibition commissioner shelves confiscated booze fake labels and other raid evidence in a small room adjoining his office dubbed the library. He stores samples of goods seized during raids to maintain a record of enforcement actions.
Scout area executive Tom H. Nelson said Camp War ner may run for a week from August 23 to 30 if at least 40 registrations are received by August 15. Plans exist but depend on early signups. a Camporee is set for next Friday at City Park with further program announcements forthcoming.
In Yakima Washington a humble alleycat named Peanuts has produced 11 kittens in five and a half years as her owner Roy Dower promotes her as a contender for an international title. The piece compares Peanuts’ record with a London cat’s 115 kittens in twelve years and a Seattle Persian with 112 kittens in nine years.
Bathers wonder what the waves say and what the sands near Port Eir, Wales reveal. When disturbed by hand or foot, fine grains emit sounds likened to surf or a whistle, sparking debate over their voice and origin.
Panhandle Boy Scouts prepare a large exhibit for the Tri-State Fair opening September 11. The catalog assigns a complete work section with handicraft archery and related activities. About $100 in prizes are allocated for Ohio department work.
Sulphur Springs August 3 William Thomas a native Texan and notable local figure died Sunday at age 91. He is survived by five sons Bascom Thomas and Marvin Thomas of Dallas W B Thomas and J B Thomas of Sulphur Springs and Mack Thomas of Wichita Falls.
An advertisement for Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy claims it treats stomach and kidney ailments and offers a money back guarantee through City Drug Store. The copy emphasizes health benefits and customer refund if it fails.
The article reports mothers praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for schoolgirls who tire easily, get wet feet, or overdo activities. It cites several letters from women claiming their daughters regained strength and returned to school after taking the remedy, highlighting improved energy and well being.
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