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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
2
A six-year-old boy died of suffocation after flames destroyed a two story Houston home. Firefighters rescued four others including Louis Shafer, 6, and Rose Shafer, 11, and Mrs. N. E. Brown. Frank Shafer was away in Beaumont. cause unknown.
Democratic candidates and allies traded sharp attacks in Amarillo and surrounding cities over Governor Ferguson and her administration. Sterling outlined a gas tax financed state highway plan while Moody denounced Fergusonism and planned a Dallas rally. Attorney general contenders Allred and Bobbitt escalated verbal barbs with resignations and retrac tions linked to oil suit allegations and political credibility.
A long column notes mixed global turmoil and domestic delays from Russia buying farm equipment to labor conflicts in America. It highlights Wall Street mood, drought worries in the cotton belt, and vivid local market data from Fort Worth and Chicago livestock and grain prices.
Two men slain in a gang war were sent to Stillwater mortuaries. A tear gas bomb and a state prohibition badge were found on a third man. Police say the killings rank as the city's biggest mass murder. The body of Coleman wore a gold basketball token reading KC 29 aiding his identification.
Detroit reports its fifteenth gangster assassination when Cicero Miqui was shot five times in Grosse Pointe Park. the assailant fled after leaping from an automobile as it crashed out of control. In Ontario, Bessie Ferri, wife of bootleg king Rocco Perri, was fatally shot on her home steps while Perri remained unharmed.
Fire destroys the tipple at Providence Conl Mining compass after a bombing report. The shed fire consumed the tipple and two Louisville and Nashville coal cars on a siding, with losses estimated at 50 000 dollars. Nebraska visitor John F. Zimmer tours Amarillo and expresses optimism about local investments. Elizabeth CreamerFrom California travels to New Mexico for a two week vacation.
A color contest for boy and girl readers runs in Sundays Globe News issue with weekly prizes of $10 in cash and 12 tickets to the Fale Theater. The contest is easy to enter. watch for the Sunday opening and don't miss it.
Betty Louise Paul, daughter of L. L. Paul of 2416 Buchanan, received Pasteur treatment after a large dog previously attacking children and other dogs tested positive for rabies. Health officials say symptoms take about nine days to appear and recovery is unlikely once the disease develops.
Ernest Smith, elected city commissioner in a special run off on August 1, will take the oath at a special Friday morning session at city hall. The oath was set for August 19 during the regular session, but Commissioner Vernon’s Friday morning departure for California prompted the extra session. Vernon's vacation follows the Tuesday night vote and official canvass.
Lee Shoenhair piloting the Goodrich plane Miss Silvertown, holder of six world records, may stop in Amarillo Friday per local dealer Ca Farley. He plans to fly toward the West coast for the Pacific air derby scheduled August 23.
The Beck Brothers suit seeking contract cancellation and rent reduction over space in a rate building leased to a rival firm has been transferred to federal court, records show in district civil court.
A fire destroyed a shed at 1608 Monroe Street Wednesday night. Firefighters battled the blaze, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.
City officials aim to fast track the North Fillmore Street underpass with talks between City Manager Bill Durham City Engineer E N Stanley and officials of Rock Island and Fort Worth and Denver railroads. Damages assessed by the Amarillo Real Estate Board total over 21 000, with three claims in response to a July hearing. Construction cannot begin until damages are settled and railroad work division agreed.
Federal officers from Pampa brought a hold woman and two men to Potter County jail on liquor counts. A third man faces narcotic charges. W. M. Smith and wife, recently in federal court, are jailed again with bonds set at 3000 for Mrs Harris and 1000 for her husband. Albert W. Honsinger held for liquor with 500 bond and Paul Ramon held for narcotics with 500 bond.
City Manager Bill Durham returned to his office in the city hall on Thursday after a ten day trip to Colorado. He and Mrs Durham and their daughter traveled to Boulder to arrange for Miss Durhams next school year. Durham noted a fishing trip to Creede with good fishing but cold and rainy weather.
J. G. Owens of Vega told The Globe he was not in the yesterday collision that injured motorcycle patrolman E. R. Murr. Owens doubts the driver gave the correct name. Officer Murr sustained a minor injury. his motorcycle suffered heavy damage. C. H. Jeffrey of Pierce Dental Laboratory departed for a Chicago convention of dental technicians.
A reader cites an old man who used to offer family prayers but stopped, comparing him to a figure known as "The Tact less Texan" and referencing Tack letters on Page 13 for more context.
A boy and a girl born at 3:00 this morning are up for adoption by a couple or family. The mother, in strained circumstances, wishes to give both twins to one family if possible. Dr. Wrather urges quick adoption and lists the Henry home at 305 Cleveland Street contactable via phone S558.
Gov. Long says no militia call is planned to seize New Orleans area. He notes a year of raids on gambling dens and an ongoing probe reporting 42 gambling dives between the Roosevelt and St. Charles hotels. The red light district has reopened under police rules, and officials will be notified of actions to be taken.
Hogs active and uneven around 10.08 with packing sows at 8.60 to 8.75. Cattle and calves show varied classes. teers and vealers milk fed range about 5.50 to 10.00 per hundredweight. Heifers and stocker steers sell from 4.00 to 6.70 and higher for good choice. buyers note broad spreads across weights and quality.
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