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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1929
Page
2
A speaker plans a journey with a mule to cross a dangerous ledge. He praises the animal's sure footing and his guide but fears the chasm's rim and the mule's appetite for tempting morsels. He asks for the mule to avoid eating as they traverse the perilous path.
United States crude oil output for the week ending December 7 was 2,624,478 barrels, down from 2,682,717 the prior week. Oklahoma rose to 654,465 barrels as Oklahoma City field jumped to 72,620 barrels, while Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain regions fell, Kansas edged up slightly to 108,965.
The piece notes a stock market rebound with brokers and shares rising, and mentions a reemergence of speculation risks. It also comments on U.S. senate seating politics, urging scrutiny of a lobbyist appointment amid disputes over a Philadelphia election.
The lobbyist would decline the seat if the governor appoints him, risking a brief clash with Senators Norris and Borah. A fierce storm hit England and the French coast with winds of 108 mph, striking a Cunard ship and sinking several vessels as ships battled the tempest.
Great anxiety surrounded the Italian ship Leonardo Da Vinci delivering about 70 million dollars in art treasures from Italy to a London loan exhibition. The irreplaceable paintings faced uncertain fate and high emotional stakes for their owners.
Mr Doran commissioner of prohibition says official legal alcohol production increased this year by 31,682,051 gallons not counting bootleg. Denatured portions are sold at gas stations. Redistilled alcohol is used to make near-beer by hypodermic injection into barrels, giving workers a high alcohol content.
Fire at 1620 Taylor Street damaged a two story dwelling with substantial loss. Owner B. E. Nowlin reported most woodwork and furniture ruined. fire likely started from a loose garret wire on the second floor. Alarm was raised quickly and firemen arrived promptly. building partially insured.
A dense schedule of radio programs across NBC CBS and CBS chains lists times, show titles, and affiliate stations from WEAF to WJZ and regional stations such as WGN WLS WABC and KGO. It notes orchestras, vaudeville, news segments, and special features with multiple affiliations and time zones.
Officials escape a dramatic blast at a Pathe Company building scene as Joseph E. Flynn and secretary Frances Walsh flee to a balcony and are rescued. Morgan Bauer, in charge of payroll, fled with the fire close behind. S. J. Cuppe identifies four motion picture operators among victims. ballet girls among the dead. Fire out before noon. search for more bodies continues.
Owen Oberst an 18 year old farm boy charged with murdering and burning the bodies of seven family members was to testify in his own defense in Eldorado Kansas. Defense lawyers planned an alibi and will have him recount leaving home the night of April 20 1928 after bidding farewell to his mother and father and five siblings then returning to find the house a smoldering ruin and his family dead.
Miss Helen Eshelman of Lancaster Pennsylvania won a world beer drinking contest staged in Paris defeating other entrants. She consumed the contents of a two quart glass in 60.25 seconds in the downtown American bar event.
The county prosecutor reports more than 30 Seattle and Tacoma girls attacked by Lloyd Fathers, arrested in Janesville, identified as the "perfumed slugger." He terrorized residential districts, carried a pistol and blackjack, and fired at victims in two cases, including Roby Mayo, Grace Bonett, and John Kindweigh.
Criminal district court saw limited action with Ed McClish fined fifty dollars for driving while intoxicated. District Attorney Edward W. Thomerson announced the case. Judge J. A. Fires of Childress presided. M. M. Smith’s forgery trial continued at noon with expectation of early completion.
Mexico's president-elect Pascual Ortiz Rubio landed in New York for meetings with Mexican leaders including former President Plutarco Calles, who is aboard the Bremen en route from Europe and due Thursday.
In Taylorville Illinois on December 10 troops were deployed to separate striking National Miners Union members from United Mine Workers. Cavalry and infantry encamped near Kincaid to guard Peabody Mine No. 7 while miners prepared to resume work at a second site. The dispute centers on a six hour day five day week minimum wage and removal of wage checkoff.
Funeral services for Hubert D. Mask age 27 were conducted at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev J C Sisemore in charge. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, his parents Mr and Mrs George Mask of Amarillo, six brothers D A Carlton Ozel Phil J C and Audrey and two sisters Agie and Amma.
Jeanette Hendrixson, 10, daughter of Mr and Mrs P Hendrixson of near Britton, suffered serious burns when her clothing caught fire while burning rubbish at home. She was taken to a Waxahachie hospital for medical treatment.
In Richmond Kansas the Peoples National Bank was robbed by two unmasked men who escaped after exchanging shots with vigilantes. The heist total was about $2000. Police pursued suspects but details and outcomes were limited.
John Feltoic, 19, was hanged today at Connecticut state prison for the March 23 murder of Lester Jacobs during a holdup at a Bridgeport chain grocery store where Jacobs was manager.
Police and private detectives guard the Lake Forest home of James Norris and the Chicago stadium after an undetonated dynamite bomb was found under the Norris dining table on Sunday. The device was placed by someone who accessed an unlocked dining room window.
Haiti resumes normal life after weekend clashes that left five natives dead and many wounded. President Borno blames ambitious rivals leveraging student unrest and praises American forces under the Haiti treaty. Families of Americans evacuated to Port-au-Prince aboard the USS Woodcock report safer conditions and potential new findings from the cane fields near Aux Cayes.
Miss Mildred Cella enters the Christmas Decoration and Lighting contest with $200 in prizes. Entries are collected at the Chamber of Commerce and in every News and Globe issue. Entries close December 24 with judging starting Christmas Day across seven prize zones offering $10, $7.50, $5 and a $25 grand prize.
Medical head Dr A H Lindsay was elected president of the Potter County Medical Society last night. Other officers include Vice President Dr W H Flamm secretary and treasurer Dr J H Robbins delegate to the 193 meeting of the Texas State Medical Society Dr R S Killough alternate delegate Dr J J Crame censor Dr Guy Owens. New officers to assume duties at the January meeting.
Superintendent W. O. Argus rode with five troopers when Thompson blocked the car. Argus demanded arrest and troops complied. Strikers followed hoping to free their leader but the car sped away. Machine guns posted at the mine mouth and guards tightened. The National Clique of Miners called a general strike. Six hundred national guardsmen, cavalry and machine units, were dispatched from Springfield and Decatur.
The Senate lobbying committee reports Joseph R. Grundy president of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association swayed party associates in Congress through substantial campaign revenue support. He has long raised large sums for Republican campaigns and promoted tariff increases while active in Washington.
In Los Angeles, Helen Brannon, 40, fainted after protesting a police transport to jail during a forgery arrest. She died five minutes later from a heart attack.
An oil well drilled eight years ago in a Ponca Indian cemetery in Oklahoma still yields oil, defying expectations for the burial ground.
Markets show hogs 11,000 head strong to 10 cents higher with top at 9.30 on 210 to 280 pound pigs and sow prices from 7.55 to 8.50. Cattle and calves include 9,000 cattle and 1,500 calves with slaughter steers 10.75 to 18.75 for 1300 to 1500 pounds and 11.00 to 14.50 for 1100 to 1800 pounds. cows 7.50 to 10.00. stocker and feeder steers 9.50 to 12.25. Sheep runs 5,000 lambs weak to 15 cents lower with lambs 11.25 to 12.25 and ewes 4.50 to 6.00.
Chicago livestock prices firm for hogs with 87 000 head, packing sows at 8.00 to 8.55, pigs 8.00 to 9.00. Cattle offerings 8 500, calves 2 500, slower trade. Slaughter steers 950 to 1500 pounds 12.00 to 15.75, cows 7.75 to 10.25, vealers 11.00 to 14.60, stocker steers 10.25 to 11.00. Sheep 16 000, lambs 12.25 to 18.40, ewes 4.75 to 6.25.
Fort Worth market data shows hogs 900 head strong to top 9.25 with rail and truck 170-225 lb hogs 9.00 to 9.25 and 170-240 lb truck hogs 8.90 to 9.15. Cattle and calves 4600 mostly slow with slaughter steers selling 8.00 to 11.00, yearlings up to 11.60, cows to 7.50, bulls to 7.00, stock calves 10.00 to 11.00, slaughter calves generally under 9.00. Sheep 400 steady to firm with feeder lambs 9.75 and truck lambs 10.50.
Hogs sales totaled about 16 000 with prices 170-240 pounds at 9.60 to 9.55. 130-160 pounds brought 8.75 to 9.45, 100-130 pounds 8.50 to 9.00. Cattle calves and bulls noted 4 800 cattle, 1 700 calves. Vealers 14.25, top bulls 8.25. Sheep at 1 500 with lambs weaker, other classes steady.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a slight decline then rose modestly before selling resumed. Active months dropped 3 to 8 points from yesterday's close as traders covered and spring months saw demand. December traded around 2 points lower at midday.
The New Orleans cotton market opened quiet and easier on December 10 as prices fell to 16.97 for January 17.28 for March and 17.48 for May, down 6 points from earlier. Bears cited textile statistics while late morning trade showed steadier prices with buying and short covering amid improved technicals.
Liverpool reports spot cotton lower with American grades in demand. Sales reach 5,000 bales, 2,900 American. receipts 26,000 total, 5,400 American. Futures close steady with December 9.18 and March 9.80 among positions.
Chicago prices show butter weak with creamery extras at 4 1 2 cents, standards 39 1 4 cents, extra firsts 30 to 44 cents, fir eze 3 8 5 4 4 3 1 2 6?. eggs steady with extra firsts 51 53 cents, graded firsts 48 74 9 cents, current firsts 40 48 cents, ordinary firsts 37 39 5 cents, refrigerator firsts 8 6 1 4 cents.
Chicago December 10 poultry prices show hens easy and springs firm. Fowls 21 4 cents, springs 2 cents, roosters 17 cents, turkeys 26 cents, heavy ducks 17 cents, geese 17 to 18 cents.
Stocks open irregularly lower led by General Electric and National Biscuit with several issues down. U S Steel and other leaders show strength late in the first half hour amid hopes of a favorable monthly tonnage report. foreign exchanges firm with sterling at 4.887-16 dollars.
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