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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1927
Page
2
The Falcon salvage fleet completes anchoring for winter moorings at Provincetown to safeguard the sunken S-4. Divers from the Falcon ready to work on the wreck after divers studied the S-6, and two tunnels will be finished to pass cables and attach pontoons.
Hickman’s indictment links to the kidnapping and torture murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker in Los Angeles. The 24-hour train journey began in Klamath Falls at 7 50 a m and crossed into California for the final leg toward the city where Parker was slain for a ransom of 1500 dollars.
William Edward Hickman, bound for Los Angeles in a guarded Pullman, faces a mounting case over the Marian Parker kidnapping and murder. He twice attempted suicide in Pendleton jail while an official party leads the transfer, with secrecy around whether by train or plane.
Mrs Frances Grayson aboard the Dawn faces a missing transatlantic flight after multiple attempts. The amphibian plane has not been heard from since last night, with coast guard vessels alerted within a 500 mile Cape Cod radius as search efforts continue.
The New York Times published a letter by Mrs. Francis Wilson Gray son written last October in which she says a still small voice urged her to try a trans Atlantic flight. She notes discouraging weather reports yet believes success is ahead and that clouds will disappear. Two months later she launches the Dawn for Europe’s first leg when she slips a pistol into her pocket before boarding.
A speaker described the torture and prolonged agony of eight to four men entombed alive in a doomed incident, noting the lack of hope for relief as she spoke and shrugged.
Anita Peabody led earnings for horses of all ages with $111,865 for owner Mrs. John D. Hertz. The filly won the Debutante Stakes at Churchill Downs after starting May 12, with Reigh Count as a stablemate also prominent. Derby favorites include Ariel Nassak Toro Dicing Glade and others as the field forms ahead of February nominations.
East Demo seeks action on farm relief tied to tariff readjustment. MacMaster says the resolution aims to put industrial groups on the defensive and pressures Midwest Republicans to face the issue in the House. He expects Senate tariff talks to influence western demand for protection or modification.
Arlo Largue Miss Betty Henson and Miss Claudie Bailey were with Jones when a tire repair at a filling station led to a collision after an attendant refused service. The boy was reported resting well this morning. Police note several minor wrecks linked to icy streets and dense morning fog.
Patrons and pupils of the Blanton kindergarten at 1411 Harrison street enjoyed a Christmas party Friday hosted by Mrs. Mary K. Blanton. A Christmas tree laden with presents fostered festive spirit among pupils and parents. Approximately one sixth of the earth's surface is included in the Soviet Union.
An 18 year old mother and her five month old son died from burns after a wood stove explosion at the home of Mrs. Cynthia Caldwell in Garden City West Tulsa. Mrs. Ernie Jack died early today and three others were hospitalized with burns.
At Catlettsburg Kentucky a car was struck by a train at a grade crossing killing two occupants Joseph Fannin twenty one and Miss Norma Blackburn sixteen.
E L Wade postmaster of Rockdale died on an operating table in a Cameron hospital after being struck by a hit and run automobile in front of the Rockdale post office around ten. The car's driver remains at large and no identifyable trace had been found early this morning. Funeral services are held at Rockdale this afternoon.
United Press dispatch from Fort Worth reports two Christmas fatalities at the same street intersection at different times. J. L. Berry, 45, died at a hospital after being struck by a car driven by a woman, and J. W. Cook, 41, was killed Sunday when struck by a car driven by a man. Other accidents were noted, but no gunshot injuries occurred.
Two people died and a third was seriously burned when Christmas trees ignited at a party in Chicago. Mrs Irene Jorgensen and Lee Horton were killed when crossed wires set the tree alight. Alice Clinton, another guest, suffered serious burns.
Mark H. Webb 28, a Denver-born salesman, died when speeding to deliver gifts to his wife and child. His crushed body was found beside his wrecked car near the Lexington Purcell toll bridge after suffering a heart attack en route from Oklahoma City to Pauls Valley where kin awaited Christmas Eve.
Two men flagged down a car near Ranger Texas causing Paul Pugh 18 to be killed and Harry Atwood severely beaten. The assailants robbed Atwood of 18 dollars while Mrs Atwood and the Reeves spouses fled the vehicle. Police report a wrench strike shattered Pugh’s neck.
Carpenters and Joiners Local 665 met with officers present and welcomed a Corpus Christi transfer. Building Trades Council adopts a March 1 1928 change with 60 days notice to contractors. Painters and Decorators Local 44 reports long session and elected officials. Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen announces a December 29 installation at Painters Hall and plans a Clovis initiation trip for December 27. The Plains Capital News gains Texas charter and praise as a top labor publication. Remarks from Secretary of Labor James J. Davis and other union voices emphasize enduring labor ideals and upcoming elections. Members urged to pay poll tax and attend meetings, with various anecdotes and civic notes.
A verse summary notes that Mary wed a rich man’s son while Kitty married a healthy, strapping, happy hearted man who was not as wealthy.
A verse dialogue explores a wife Mary and Kitty's husband Joe in a light hearted tale. The pair discuss wealth and happiness, revealing questions about riches and shared joys, ending with a plea why life remains contrary to wealth.
The passage describes festive shop windows and holiday shoppers, noting seasonal trimming and a general sense of celebration as people prepare for gatherings and events. It mentions Noah preparing for a rainy day, shifts to forgiveness, and references to local figures in the Globe printery including Mrs. D. W. Wible and Tom Kidd.
The T. FE. Class of the Second Baptist church invites all members and their husbands to a social gathering Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the church basement at 410 North Pierce street.
Police seek 16 year old Oleta Dempsey missing from a farm near Childress last week. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall, fair, freckled with light hair blue eyes and a tan coat. Father J. H. Dempsey Route 2 Childress. Jensen family visiting Wichita Falls relatives at 1410 Buchanan Street.
Christmas holiday automobile accident in South and Southeast Nebraska left two dead and seven injured. Frank W. Denney of Daykin Nebraska and his wife were in a car that overturned after striking a soft spot and veering into a culvert. William Brinkham died at Sterling from a two car collision that injured five others.
Hogs 3 500 steady top 8.55 packing sowas 6.50 to 7.60 stock pigs 7.50 to 8.00. Cattle 4 000 calves 300 steady good fed steers 14.75 medium weights 14.00 bulk fed short steers 11.00 to 18.15 top 10.50. Sheep 3 500 steady top fed lambs 13.10 others 13.75 to 14.00 shorn yearlings wethers 10.00.
Observant parents in Porto Rico say island children are the luckiest, enjoying a double Christmas on December 25 and January 6 the three kings holiday. Santa Claus, accepted with Americanizing influence, shares the season with gifts and religious tradition. Christmas trees from New England are more plentiful and cheaper this year.
In Jackson Tennessee on December 26 seven year old Robert Young died from burns after the fringe of a cowboy suit brought by Santa Claus caught fire. Older brothers had left firecrackers and matches in the yard and the boy began playing with them while they were away. Sparks set fire to the suit and he was burned before help arrived.
Hale dog Kaiser Bill faced a life court trial after J P Young drove off a German police dog that attacked his sheep. Judge E W Senff oversaw the case. the dog was represented by an attorney and sentenced to death, then released on $300 bond after an appeal.
Amarillo proposed plan calls for lower advertising rates and water gas electric costs, a municipal pool and golf course, more parks and viaducts, elimination of railroad crossings, stricter traffic stop-signal enforcement, and broader city services. It emphasizes livability, fair treatment, and industrial growth while extending bus routes and improving street conditions.
Charles W. Gray, 52, president of Chicago's Yellow Cab company, was fatally injured when thrown from a saddle horse. The mount stumbled and Gray's neck broke as he fell backward. he died in a hospital shortly after. He had risen from newsboy to head of a major local firm.
Pueblo Colo Dec 26 H O Vick 45 Canon City butter maker died in St Marys hospital from injuries suffered in an auto crash near Pueblo Sunday.
Mr and Mrs M M Hicks are spending Christmas in Hoyt Kansas and plan to return to Amarillo after the new year. Mr Hicks will start a new transportation company when they return, having previously resigned as manager of Yellow Cab. Scientists say life could not exist above 45 000 feet even with oxygen due to low atmospheric pressure.
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