04 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1929
Page
1
The Pennsylvanian notes the Republican nominee and future senator-elect is recovering from a long illness and spoke from a prepared statement as he presented his case before the Senate defending the expenditure.
Eleven crew members of the freighter Norwich City drowned when the vessel struck a reef at Gardiner Island in the South Pacific. A wireless message from the steamer Trongate said heavy seas prevented further rescuers. three survivors were saved: a radio operator, a second engineer, and one other man.
The report notes Britain may face a new war scare as tensions rise between the Allies and Axis. Military observers weaken fears of immediate conflict but foresee continued global strain affecting morale and public sentiment.
Arthur Brisbane comments on war causes and the Kellogg pact with Professor Barnes and Borchard cited. He predicts democracy will outlive dictators, questions the League's power against Russia and China, and notes U S hesitation to join world courts. The piece ends by segue to Byrd near the South Pole.
Radio schedule fragment lists tonight programming with orchestras concert opera and magazine stories. Stations include WEAF WEA F AM affiliates and various city repeaters. entries mention performers and times across 7:00 to 8:30 PM with multiple listed networks and markets.
City Manager W. N. Durham reports undecided action on an ordinance to set aside land outside the city for an industrial site after a protest by property owners. The issue to be reconsidered next Tuesday with strong opposition claiming discrimination against tract owners inside the city.
About 50 Amarillo residents travel by car to Borger for an inter city Rotary gathering. They will attend a 7 pm dinner at the American Legion Hall followed by a program of speeches stunts and dancing.
Pascual Ortiz Rubio crossed the border from Matamoros into Brownsville at 10 a.m. and is en route to Rochester, Minnesota for medical treatment. The party of 12 includes the president elect's wife and three children as he aims to continue predecessors' policies.
Breckenridge district football fans were urged to purchase special train and game tickets early for the Saturday Sandies Buckaroos bi district game. About 1000 Amarillo section tickets at 1.50 went on sale today at the high school and Clements and Young. A fan train trip costs 6.50 round trip with departing Santa Fe station at 4 15 am and returning 2 30 am Sunday. The party arrives Breckenridge at 1 pm with time before kickoff.
Patrick J. Sullivan of Casper, oil and sheep man and long time Wyoming RNC member, will temporarily fill the late Francis E. Warren’s Senate seat. Governor Emerson announced the appointment, with Sullivan to serve until a special election next month. The decision followed a meeting of the state Republican central committee which endorsed him.
A telegram from Mason King reports Amarillo business leaders arrived safely by plane for the formal opening of Roswell Municipal Airport this morning.
B. T. Bel yeu, a pioneer citizen of Gorman, Texas, was burned to death when his home burned early today. Griggs ambulance responded to the blaze. Phone 4311.
James P. Noonan vice president of the AFL and president of the IBEW died from burns in his Washington apartment. Firemen found him after a neighbor alerted authorities. he had been found on the floor and rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Fire officials suspect smoking in bed ignited the couch.
Washington reports Moscow rejects the United States bid to revive the Kellogg anti war pact over Manchuria. State Department weighs response as Secretary Stimson faces decision on how to answer. Moscow also criticized Britain and France for backing Stimson.
A district court jury found hotel owner M S Boyer guilty of liquor law violations after disbelieving an unseen witness who testified whiskey was buried behind the hotel without the owner knowledge. Deputies said they recovered five half gallon jars and a pint of whiskey during a raid.
President Hoover recommends $30.5 million for 1931 federal building construction with a supplemental $5 million for additional construction. The plan funds continuation and completion of existing projects in Albuquerque Bartlesville Beaumont Dallas El Paso Galveston Lubbock Mexia Sabine Pass and other sites, with new projects to be submitted after year’s start.
Alfred Barrax of Denver, a penniless wanderer, was given a meal ticket home after he recovered a dropped diamond ring worth 126 dollars during a jewelry shop robbery. Thugs fled after tossing a brick through a store window. Barrax handed the ring to the jeweler and received ten dollars and aid.
The RK Bh Creager campaign suit against Collier's Weekly and related firms stalls after two $500000 claims, arguing faulty service and non liability. Attorneys argued before Judge J C Hutchison. decision delayed as to service against F C Spalding, the Houston agent. Spalding's status is pivotal for both parties. Berry's for rug cleaning. 006 W 10th. Expert watch repairing, prompt service, Walter Fuermann, 102 E 3rd.
Amarillo Hi Y boosters anticipate 600 to 700 delegates for the North and West Texas Older Boys Conference opening tomorrow. A 40 member welcoming committee, 20 cars on hand, and plans for meals at the Herring Hotel are in place to handle the three day event.
Four men were injured in a head on collision on the Panhandle Highway near Pampa last night about 7 oclock. H L Case of Pampa planing mill was most seriously hurt with a crushed chest. The other injured were George Vineyard Bill Doheny and William Raymond Kaufman. Eye witnesses offered theories but no clear cause.
Jose Vasconcelos, defeated Mexican presidential candidate, hinted at resuming politics if armed forces back his rights. He said he has not been defeated but cheated and would not engage in political activity in the United States. He crossed into Nogales and was believed to head toward Los Angeles to join family.
Earl Coburn 24 of Amarillo was jailed here en route to El Paso on charges of slaying Glenn Jones 44 an employee of Wortham shows. Brothers Oscar and Earl linked to the case. Jones was killed November 2 when two men posing as prohibition agents forced him and his wife from a car.
Motor cops report C. H. Dingman Jr. of Kansas City died from bullet wounds sustained in a gun fight with gangsters. Blackburn's ambulance service was involved in responding to the incident.
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