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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1927
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes varied topics from prohibition to Lindbergh, poultry profits, and a Yonkers dog attack. He condemns stock sales to the public and calls for reform of dangerous dog laws. He criticizes racetrack gambling as legalized vice harming the public while rewarding a few.
Mike Welker, 63, longtime Beaumont newspaperman and former editorial writer for the Beaumont Enterprise, died this morning at his home after suffering a throat infection. He had been active in the newsroom until a few weeks ago.
Tonight is partly cloudy with a chance of showers on Tuesday. Highs reach 85 and lows around 63. Hourly readings include 65 at 8 am 70 at 9 am 80 at 11 am 83 at noon and 85 at 1 pm, with the day last year at 83 and 63.
Boston reports judge denies a stay of sentence for Sacco and Vanzetti. Gov Fuller has not granted a third reprieve. Defense lawyers seek relief from U.S. Supreme Court justices Stone Holmes and Brandeis, but all petitions are denied or unavailable. The condemned anarchists face execution after midnight in Charlestown prison.
A Pennsylvania state trooper, Private John J. Downey of Greensburg barracks, was shot and killed while helping to disperse a Sacco-Vanzetti sympathy meeting of about 2,000 in Acmetonia near Springdale. The incident occurred on August 22.
In Charlestown state prison the electric chair was prepared for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti as lawyers frantically pressed last appeals. The case drew global attention with millions watching from the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Lita Grey Chaplin was granted an interlocutory divorce from Charles Spencer Chaplin after testimony of cruelty. A out of court settlement awarded her 625000 dollars and custody of their two children, with final decree due after one year.
Police Chief Gaither urged officers to draw their guns first when stopping cars of wanted or potentially troublesome individuals. He cited the Saturday ambush of Motorcycle Officer Richardson, who escaped injury, and said precautions are necessary. Oklahoma officers continued the hunt for two robbery suspects tied to a $2,000 Oklahoma City crime.
Jimmy Johnston of Minneapolis shot 74 on his home course to lead the first qualifying round of the national amateur golf championship. He held a one stroke edge over Bobby Jones and stood four ahead of defending champ George von Elm, who struggled. Also note a hotel coffee shop promotion in Amarillo.
City government led by Jeff Bartlett partners with Amarillo Automotive Association and Globe News for the Fall Style Unveiling and Automobile Show on Polk Street Monday evening August 29. Globe News provides a 20 piece band, prizes for best dressed windows in three categories, and imparti al judging. Local merchants plan to compete. show begins 7 30 with unveiling and band rounds.
Toney Chisum in his Hudson Super Six arrives from Amarillo at 7 57 a m mountain time covering 235 miles in 8 57. He starts for Albuquerque at 8 05 a m with Lawrence Thomas and Frank Young. The trio plan a 900 mile endurance test on rough mountain roads in a five passenger Hudson sedan. They aim to return to Roswell tonight ahead of a record road speed. Western Union official time will be used for checks across New Mexico cities.
Wildorado State bank endured three escape attempts over two nights with sledge hammer explosives acetylene torch and flames used by would-be robbers. Vault door partially pried but safe remained locked. They then looted Wildorado Grain and Merchandise store taking cigarets shirts gloves and other items valued at hundreds. Bank president alerted as a speeding car fled the scene. Continued on page two.
Anthony DAgostino, seven, was swept a mile through a New York City sewer into the East River. Bellevue doctors say he is unharmed and may go home, after rescue by police, five fire engines, and a plumber who guided a police boat to the outlet.
State 10 pay for road work. Potter County to receive asphalt topping on fourteen miles of graveled highways. River Road and St. Francia routes to be paved by the state highway department after bids on 117,738 square yards are received. Work covers 7.8 miles of River Road and 6.8 miles of St. Francia stretch, expanding hard surface toward the Canadian river and county line. Bids due September 8 for contract award.
A severe hailstorm near Harvard, Hastings Nebraska, damaged corn and stripped leaves from trees. Automobile tops were riddled as one of the first storms of the year hits the area yesterday.
The Navy will continue the Pacific search for San Francisco to Hawaii aviators until Thursday. Langley carrier and destroyers sweep 565 miles southwest of the Golden Gate for the missing Miss Mildred Doran and crew, with slim hopes of rescue.
Judge Henry Bishop opened the August term urging a full grand jury inquiry into reports officers overstepped authority during arrests. He cited the courthouse lawn clash between two policemen and an attorney, warned on false imprisonment and bond rights, and pressed probes into gambling and liquor law violations amid concerns over large home brew activity.
Lee Junior a restaurant cook was jailed awaiting grand jury action on a murder charge in the killing of Irving Odell at 2201 Buchanan. Attorneys Mays and Mays said an immediate magistrate hearing would be sought and bail argued. if denied, the case would go to Judge Henry Bishop on habeas corpus. Odell died after being shot three times, with the shooting occurring after a drive with Mrs. Junior and her daughters.
Washington August 22 A prediction that Congress will enact a law to prohibit long distance airplane stunt flights except under rigid conditions was made today by Admiral Eberie acting secretary of the navy.
An attempt to wreck a Missouri Pacific crack flyer near Jefferson Barracks failed as passenger train No 17 stopped safely after the engineer noticed a red switch light. Investigators found the switch lock broken and both tracks tampered with, though the train was traveling below normal speed.
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