27 Aug 1924
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1924
Page
1
The piece lauds Ma Ferguson’s Texas primary win and frames it as a win for Texas womanhood despite Klan opposition. It cites Laurence Darrow on heredity and Nietzsche in the Loeb Leopold case, critiques betting on the murder trial, and notes Coolidge Dawes and star-spangled imagery while touching on London reparations loans and US investor caution toward Europe.
Severe storms near Amarillo caused major damage with a large two year old barn at the R. K. Masterson Cross Bar ranch burning after lightning sparked a blaze. Nearby clouds dumped heavy rain near Lester four miles from Canyon, flooding roads and swelling lakes to multi year highs. Authorities expect record feed crops as moisture continues to fall across the Panhandle.
Austin with August 27 reports that resolutions were framed to release loyal delegates from pledges to support Ferguson and Miller due to alleged treachery in prior primaries. Ferguson is governor candidate Miriam Ferguson’s husband and Eastland county delegate. Burleson plan would bar Klansmen from Democratic primaries, arguing they lack party voice.
East Tenth street from Polk to the Santa Fe viaduct will glow by the Amarillo Tri-State exposition. City officials signed the lighting contract with City Light & Water Company, the final agreement before the light cable arrives. Standards expected by September 1.
The report notes bonds have ended up in the hands of large financiers while small investors are left wary as market conditions shift.
A short reflection notes that Moses led Israelites through forty years of wandering while a modern aeroplane could cross the desert in an hour. The piece humorously asks readers to reserve judgment on Moses until his plans are revealed in Heaven.
The Lady Kindersley sent an S O S from Winnipeg Manitoba saying it faced sinking with fifteen people aboard. The message signed Edward Fitzgerald was forwarded to the Navy for transmission to St Pauls Island. Shipping men linked it to previous August 21 reports of the vessel icebound near Point Barrow Alaska.
Skelly Oil No 1 Burnett in Carson county flowed an estimated 400 barrels daily. Gulf No 1 Writtenburg Hutchinson county nears completion with liquid-filled hole at 3 000 feet. Prairie Oil Weatherly Hutchinson county reports first pay at 2 980 feet, signaling proven territory in South Hutchinson. Barnum No 1 Johnson Hutchinson county shows 60 000 cubic feet gas at 2 860 feet with plans to lubricate and cap the hole. Orl anticipates near 3 100 feet.
Chicago reports that William F Fahy a postal inspector was arrested on conspiracy charges as a leader in the Rondout mail robbery plot. Fahy maintains the accusation is a frame up and notes the crime culminated on June 12 in a $2 6 million claim.
A fresh batch of bonus blanks for World War I veterans has arrived and is available at the Legion home auditorium. Veterans who have not yet completed the forms are urged to fill them out promptly.
The Globe reports Fort Worth telegraph information describing Mrs. Jim Ferguson as Texas governor candidate with long auburn hair. She supports personal choice in hair length and rejects prejudice against bobbed hair.
London reports a Reichstag session halted by a Communist demand to vote on expelled members. A fight ensued between Communists and Democrats, the president suspending proceedings. Earlier, the Dawes industrial obligations and banking provisions moved to second reading.
Houston August 27 The state Republican executive committee postponed nominating a governor candidate until after the Democratic state convention. Henry Zweifel of Fort Worth and others are named as possible nominees. Mrs Miriam Ferguson leads the Democratic field, with several candidates considered to succeed T P Lee. In Amarillo Defense Day plans, Mayor Blasdel appointed Judge Crudgington chair, and local Legion and National Guard groups organize a parade and program.
Evanston August 27 Charles G Dawes Republican candidate for vice president spent his fifty ninth birthday at home today working on the address he will make Friday night at Lincoln Near Globe.
W M Hall recounts a dog Jerry who points at a man in a hotel lobby, mistaking a bird in pocket for prey. The owner learns the man is named Partridge, prompting the playful question how smart a dog can be. Readers are invited to write about their dogs and send to The Globe.
Miss Willie Lee Martin librarian of the Potter County free library travels to Santa Fe New Mexico for the Southwestern Library Association convention. She carries Amarillo's claim folder and will present a personal plea for the next open convention date. A Smith and Townes architect representative will attend to discuss the new library building.
The Kansas Democratic central committee adopts a plank condemning the Ku Klux Klan as a campaign issue ahead of the November election. The move follows national party leader John W. Davis in opposing the secret organization.
Palo Duro camp Modern Woodmen of America meets this afternoon at 6 20 at Woodman Hall. After the session attendees will go to the end of North pavement for a melon feast as part of the evening's activities.
A letter from self identifiers calling themselves the blood-Haired Girls and Women of Amarillo complains of bias toward long hair on The Globe. They demand free tickets for short-haired women and girls, urging fairness in coverage and treatment.
Marenus Garvey, leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, denounces Liberia for opposing his policy and accuses President King of bowing to Britain and America. He asserts a new faith describing God and Christ as black while Satan and his imps are white.
Hobart of Iola Kansas plans to hire top lawyer Lughe Farelly of Chamute Kansas to assist District Attorney Lloyd Fletcher in locating the slayer of Edward W Hobart. Hobart vows full cooperation with Potter County authorities and to bear costs. He previously served thirteen years with the Iola sheriff office and seven as sheriff.
Ely city manager Jeff D. Bartlett says the council will push to build a paved cemetery road before winter rain and storms halt travel. Protests from property owners delayed a recent plan, but officials now deem it essential and seek quick passage of the project.
Fort Worth August 27 Directors of the Texas Technological college awarded the contract for the first building of the new Lubbock school. Rice Construction company of Amarillo won the sock judging pavilion bid at 29,680 dollars. L Holt of Memphis won plumbing and heating at 2,800 dollars. Independent Electrical of El Paso won wiring at 680 dollars.
New York reports several passengers aboard the White Star liner Arable from Hamburg to New York were injured when the vessel encountered a hurricane. The ship requested eight ambulances meet her at the North River pier upon docking around 4 PM as damage from the gale was confirmed.
Panhandle farmers report large flocks of wild ducks darkening skies and feeding on crops, urging permission to shoot in fields. State warden Hugh Whitcomb notes the menace and calls for federal oversight while Amarillo hunters anticipate a strong season and stricter limits for prairie chickens.
The state park board led by chairman D. K. Colp will stop in Amarillo tomorrow then Dalhart to inspect a park site. They plan a chain of parks from Ceta canyon to near Amarillo linked by a scenic highway built by convicts and connected to two state highways. Gov Neff and the highway commission will not join the Amarillo visit Friday.
The article notes that last year at this time the temperature reached 60 while today the high was 73. Low temperatures were 60 and 61 in the two periods. The forecast for tonight and tomorrow is generally fair with some cloudiness and warmer conditions expected.
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