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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1936
Page
2
A bustling Amarillo area weather note predicts rain by week’s end amid record August heat. Mentions possible Mae West or Kate Smith performances at the Tri-State Fair, Panhandle Amarillo Day events, and Fort Worth showings. Includes local civic and sports tidbits, train travel, and community notices.
Up Governor Alf M Landon moved toward Buffalo to continue his role as party conciliator after attacking the Roosevelt administration in New York. He denounced teachers oath and warned against mob led power while pledging to keep schools free from federal control.
A collection of vignettes including Brigham Young bed width, a 1740 bonus case for servants who joined the British army, and a quip about Rockefeller without a toupee. It notes a Boston obituary focus, Hopkins and Curtis on a quip, reasons children lie, Lilypons publicity, telegraph era promises, Congress projections, a 280000 figure, and Freddie Bartholomew guardianship legal costs.
Milledgeville Ga August 25 One prisoner was killed fifteen others wounded and several convicts beaten in a riot at the Georgia state prison. Guards and Macon policemen quelled the disturbance after rioters wrecked chairs cots and cell equipment and one building was set afire. W E McDaniels of Atlanta was shot and killed when guards fired into a white dormitory.
The governor argues that education should develop gradually, citing founding fathers and not using national power to dictate schooling. He warns against short cuts and government overreach while noting Kansas spends 40 cents of every tax dollar on schools.
Five national campaign headquarters in Chicago count staff totaling over 700 as fall nears. The largest Republican operation under John D. M. Hamilton fills about 65,000 square feet across four buildings near Michigan Avenue. The rest, including Prohibitionist Union Socialist and Townsend plans, are smaller but active.
A twenty year old woman asks Tad Tam for a position after classes. She plans to attend business college and would care for children at night on Saturdays and Sundays. See TACK LETTERS Page 10.
Georgetown University reported a severe earthquake yesterday starting at 3 33 PM CST peaking at 3 52 PM and ending at 7 PM. The quake's estimated distance was 9300 miles likely in the Southeast Pacific according to the university.
In a historic first the Tri State Hunters Association contest will feature coon dogs competing alongside wolf and hired dogs on September 29. The event marks a milestone in the association’s history as dogs from multiple breeds vie for top honors.
James D. Trusty, 86, an early Panhandle ranchman, died at Northwest Texas Hospital. A lifelong Plains resident since the 1880s, he spent his last years at the county farm and had lived a quiet life selling newspapers near the post office. He owned multiple ranches in Randall County and elsewhere, never married, and left no survivors. His blindness worsened in later years. W. F. Elliott called him one of the nicest old men.
Katharine Darst, columnist for The St. Louis Globe, visited Amarillo during a motor journey to California via Highway 66. She gathered material for a booklet to be published by the operator of the Chain of Rocks bridge.
The Polish government has consented to release Mrs. Frederick Atkinson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, who was arrested at Ostrow for unwittingly violating Polish currency regulations.
In San Francisco on August 25 the United Hatter Cap and Millinery Workers International Union workers walked out demanding union recognition contracts and higher wages. Carmen Lucia, secretary of the local chapter, reported about 450 workers participating.
Washington Aug 25 four veterans of diplomacy and statesmanship were mentioned as possible successors to William Phillips who resigned to become ambassador to Italy. Among the candidates were Sumner Welles R Walton Moore Norman H Davis and William C Bullitt all senior figures with long foreign service careers and varied postings.
The 47th District and the 108th Civil District Courts opened for the first session since summer. Judge E C Nelson Jr called the 47th district docket with non jury cases slated this week and criminal trials beginning Monday. Jury service is to begin Monday. In the 108th Civil Court Judge W F Gee presided over a damage suit by Sally Blinderman for injuries from a October 1933 automobile collision.
Dr. R. Wilson, president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, urged a shift from commercialism in drug stores. He warned continued trend would reduce pharmacy to a non professional status while urging more medical technician training for pharmacists. The convention also includes the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy as part of the American Pharmaceutical Association activities.
Edmand D Wooten 20 months old son of Mr and Mrs F F E Wooten died at a local hospital at 10 45 Monday night He was brought to Amarillo a week ago for treatment Funeral services set for 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Adkisson Memorial Nazarene Church Rev S R Brannon pastor of the Nazarene Church at Borger will conduct the rites Burial will be in Llano Cemetery under the direction of N B Griggs and Sons
Sultan Dasit of Sulu, the new spiritual ruler of Filipino Mohammedans, faced unease as British Borneo would not recognize him without Philippine Government recognition. The Philippine Commonwealth has decided not to recognize the new Sultan, while British recognition would require an annual $5,000 rental for lands in British Borneo.
Col. H. H. Carmichael director of the Department of Public Safety said the statewide gambling situation is well in hand. He ordered Texas Rangers to work closely with local officers to enforce anti gambling statutes.
A Martinsburg man arrested by state police was sentenced to jail for driving a horse and wagon while intoxicated. This incident highlights law enforcement action against impaired driving in West Virginia.
Frisco North Carolina Aug 25 Two 13 year old boys James Mitchell Hedges and Raymond McHenry recall battling a school of maddened sharks from a rowboat in Pamlico Sound. They captured one shark by its net then rowed to shore towing the 11 foot 700 pound fish amid a circling pod of ten more.
Chicago reports the colored light treatment for stomach trouble and other ailments. Dr H Riley Spitler claims after six years of research that blue and violet light ease headaches by ocular reflex, red light raises blood pressure, while yellow green and blue green light relieve digestive issues.
A truck driver is needed by the war department to work in the Tucumcari district. Pay is 75 cents an hour and applicants must pass civil service examinations. Applications are available from Postmaster W D DeCrassi and must be filed with the New Mexico board of civil service examiners before September 15.
Dolph Bateson Construction Company of Dallas bid 53850 to build a Gatesville Texas post office. Cross Construction Company of Dallas offered 56900 as the next lowest bid.
Topeka Kansas August 25 Fifty percent reductions on cattle shipments from Kansas to Texas were announced by Homer Hoch chair of the state corporation commission. The Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific will implement the cut on single line hauls and hope other lines follow. Hoch noted uncertain volumes and costs while contrasting with a prior Chicago plan of 75 percent cuts and calling the change a partial relief for distressed cattle.
Judge Nelson presides with J. H. Avery as foreman and O. H. Hargett as assistant foreman. The grand jury sits with Judge I. Gough and members including Mike Wink Floyd V. Studer V. M. Rippey J. M. Sears W. M. Roberts W. A. Wallingford Barney Moore and E. R. Thompson. Assistant District Attorney Bob Underwood attends all morning sessions. Bailiffs for the first half of the eight weeks are D. O. Quinn J. E. Taylor and John Graves.
The Japanese say Chinese crowds opposed a proposed Japanese consulate in Chengtu arguing the city is not a treaty port. Police were overwhelmed as protesters marched to the hotel housing the Japanese and attacked them. The New York Times and the Boston Transcript reportedly do not publish comic strips.
Advertisement for Blue Star Ointment promises fast relief from itch rash tetter ringworm foot itch and eczema. Claims tested medicines kill itching without burning and offer comforting use.
Hot weather can slow digestion and cause gas belching nausea and dizziness. The ad promotes Calotabs calomel tablets for relief noting trial and family package prices and drug store availability.
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