16 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1929
Page
1
The piece references Arthur Brisbane with today notes and comments on the Pacific region. It mentions a need for submarines and hints at topics like the Las Cruces feast, suggesting a columned overview of current affairs and regional issues.
Arthur Brisbane surveys science and defense themes from lithium ventures to submarines, noting imperial ambitions and reader interest. From Seattle, a Pacific nonstop plan highlights expansion, while a Prague-like Catholic rite at Las Cruces shows church-state progress. Pennsylvanian politics, cuckoo clock cartel, and Russia’s farm push close the page.
In Mountain View Arkansas on December 16 a man claiming to be Connie Franklin was brought before a grand jury for questioning as four men faced trial for the torch murder of Connie Franklin. A prosecution witness said the self styled Franklin is an imposter and a sister of a former sweetheart testified similarly. The grand jury convened before court, fueling talk of new indictments and a broader probe into the case.
Washington December 16 A new probe into the death of Mrs Aurelia Fisher Dreyfus who died from a porch fall at the Potomac Boat Club may intersect with the unsolved Dot King murder. District Attorney Rover leading the inquiry said Dreyfus was a witness whose testimony aided in freeing Albert Ef Gumiares, a nightclub patron questioned in the dancer slaying.
Lieut Col Tadeo Larre Borges and French co pilot Leon Challe fly from Seville heading southwest toward Fernando Noronha. Intercepted signals place them near Cape Verde at midflight as they chase a nonstop link between Uruguay and Spain, aiming for Brazil. If current speed holds, coast of South America expected late today.
Clarendon Arkansas December 16 Mrs Lillie Baker says the man calling himself Marion Franklin Rogers is her son, Marion Franklin Rogers, a former state hospital patient. She provided photos and newspaper descriptions matching her son from a former marriage and plans to travel to Mountain View to confirm identity. She says her son dropped his last name after his wife threatened to sue for child support for four children.
Seven opposition leaders to President Louis Borno appeal to President Hoover for authorization of a popular election in Haiti next April. They claim support from 200000 residents and educated classes. Secretary Stimson states US supervision of Haitian elections is not contemplated under the 1916 treaty.
J I Crawford a new Amarillo resident sustained a broken leg and facial cuts when struck by a motorcycle at Fourth and Harrison Streets at 10 30 this morning. He was taken by Griggs ambulance to Northwest Texas Hospital where injuries were not considered serious. He was en route to city hall to sign up for water at his McMasters Street home when the accident occurred.
Sunday night patrols yielded two intoxicated individuals cited by the sheriff's department. Fines were imposed and officials noted ongoing investigations with further reports expected in the next hours.
Jury answers indicate verdict for the City of Amarillo in the McDaniel case over alleged damages from Amarillo Creek and storm sewers. McDaniel sought 3500 dollars. jury found some waters crossed land but damages not proven, verdict likely for the city with plaintiff taking nothing. Trial follows other suits totaling 94000 dollars. Ware v city trial slated next Tuesday.
Griggs ambulance service contact 4311 and radiator work line 4469. Located at 515 West 6th Street.
Waco will host the Texas school boy championship final between Breckenridge and Port Arthur high schools at the Cotton Palace Stadium on Saturday. After a nearly three hour session reps finalized venue and referee candidates pending acceptance. Gate receipts will be split 60 40 or 60 50?
Pola Negri and Prince Sarge Mdivani reached a reconciliation at a private divorce hearing. The couple, who had filed for divorce, plan to leave for the United States together, with details appearing on Page 2 POLA PRINCE. The story also notes a separate interview with Boyd Jones describing his 78 day ride to the White House to meet President Hoover and contrasts Hoover with Coolidge.
The slaying of Dot King, alias Ann Keenan, remains a top New York mystery. Her body was found March 16, 1923 in a robbed apartment with a poison vial nearby. Theories range from jewel thieves to a blackmail plot, with the alibi tangled in court cases involving Edmund J. McBrian and Albert Guimares.
The eighth annual Tri-State Poultry Show ends tonight after what officials call the most successful exhibition. Awards include five silver loving cups from Amarillo firms with V. Quattlebaum of Clarendon taking the best cock trophy, J. Harry Kettle of Port Worth for best hen, T. A. Reeves of Fort Worth for best cookerel and best pullet, and Mrs. J. D. Christian of Floydada receiving the International Harvester trophy for best turkey.
Four people were killed in a four story plant blaze at the Thomas H. O'Connor Waste Paper Company in Baltimore's downtown railroad district. Firemen recovered three bodies from the rubble and a fourth victim died later in a hospital after a fall from a third story window.
The United States government has assured Plutarco Elias Calles immunity from arrest on a conspiracy to murder charge as he passes through Laredo, Texas, en route to Mexico. District Attorney John A. Walls had wavered about serving the warrant given the diplomatic status of the former Mexican president.
In Three Rivers Quebec Mrs Andrew Day and her seven children aged 1 to 14 were found dead in their beds with throats cut, apparently by an axe. Day the father was found wandering in the streets with his throat cut. He made no statement and is expected to recover.
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