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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1927
Page
1
A mosaic of opinions frames postwar power dynamics with Britain and Lloyd George urging restraint toward China while America and Britain weigh recognition and hurdles. Domestic politics pinball through McAdoo, Smith, Coolidge and the liquor-religion clash as crime, poetry, and street theater swirl around a jail, a prize fight, and a fearless mayor.
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions with partly cloudy skies on Wednesday. Temperature extremes from a year ago were 47 and 29 degrees. Today's hourly readings span 7 am at 36 degrees through 1 pm at 56 degrees.
Edward West Browning 52 testified in White Plains that he did not beat his wife Frances Heenan Browning described their meeting at the McAlpin hotel the stage ambitions and the money he gave toward her education He recounted arranging medical care after an acid burn and said he never struck his wife He claimed he bought clothes jewelry and helped with housing and travel while pressuring for children.
In Oaxaca City, 27 rebels were executed by military authorities in reprisal for the January 15 massacre of a federal column at San Miguel El Grande. Rebels hoisted a white flag, then attacked federals at rest. 40 soldiers were killed, one survivor alerted Ceraca leading to a swift crackdown. Thirty-two ringleaders were taken to Oaxaca. five were spared due to age or mercy.
Dr. Mery Fuller reports no new smallpox cases in 24 hours and one patient released from quarantine, leaving 54 under supervision. No deaths in almost a week. incubation period nearing completion and officials expect lifting the public gathering ban soon. Vaccination letters to Amarillo firms yield many responses, with some conscientious objection noted. Western Union, Rock Island, and the gas company report full or mandated vaccination for employees.
Sulphur Oklahoma reports two suspects arrested near here and identified by Sheriff Carl Smith as the bandits who killed Roscoe Wilson the Majestic Theater treasurer in Fort Worth during a holdup. The men Roy Wilson and Cecil Chambers faced questions over $2,200 found in a suitcase. Governor Moody offered a 500 dollar reward for arrest and conviction of those who killed Wilson and fled with money.
A minority of the Texas criminal jurisprudence committee favored a bill by Senator Love to repeal the Ferguson amnesty act, while the majority recommended against it. Signers of the minority report were W H Bledsoe Lubbock A E Wood Granger and W D McFarlane Graham.
The rural advisory committee monthly meeting is postponed due to a public health board ban. The committee normally meets with city development board representatives on the second Tuesday of each month.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted nine to five to report the Fairchild resolution affirming President Coolidge on the Nicaragua Mexico situation. Connally Democrat Texas joined eight Republicans in support, then moved to reconsider as the panel debated rules. The measure would record full concurrence with the president.
In Whittier California police halt exploration as clay wall slows dig for likely victims linked to George J Hassell now awaiting execution in Texas. A letter from Sheriff L L Seward says Hassell confessed to killing a woman and three adopted children here a decade ago and burying them beneath a house.
Victor E. Innes, acquitted in San Antonio over the Nelms sisters 1914 disappearance, was released from a Atlanta federal prison after serving time for using the mails to defraud. A friend paid his $1000 fine and he began a 30 day pauper’s sentence, with the exact benefactor undisclosed.
Miss Margie Neal of Carthage proposes a bill to place undutiful Texas husbands under receivership if they fail to support wives and children. The measure allows the wife to file in a court of competent jurisdiction, appointing a receiver to direct property toward dependents, with court costs charged to the husband if the wife prevails.
The Associated Press reports Judge Ely of Taylor County has been named to the highway commission for a two year term, succeeding Scott Woodward who was not confirmed. Other appointments include Mitchell Canty Bell to the state fire commission and Charles Mekamey as labor commissioner, with J O Weinert named tax commissioner. Bly resigned as district judge to join the bench. Bly, who has ties to Callahan and Abilene, is due to arrive midweek.
Paris reports a full accord on demilitarization after protracted talks. The Allied council finalizes details, military control of Germany shifts to the League of Nations by the demobilization clause, and fortifications at Kuestrin Glowau and twenty two works near Nooneaberg are to be destroyed. The German government confirms no other fortifications exist beyond those recognized and agrees not to construct new ones.
Fines assessed in municipal court by Judge Beal McKinnon last month totaled $7,274 according to police department figures released this morning. Traffic violations led the revenue, with drunkenness and disorderly conduct among the main contributing offenses.
Indictments charging conspiracy and misdemeanor in the November election frauds were returned by the grand jury against thirty people including election officials and an alderman. Joan Carr faces charges for failing to receive and guard a ballot box.
Eleven jurors had been selected when court adjourned for noon recess in the trial of Harry J. Leahy charged with the death of Dr. J A. Ramsey. The court expected the jury to be completed early this afternoon.
A stranger named Garrett Folsom, a wealthy bachelor about 50, is found murdered. Friends know little about him and his sister is ignorant of his true character, fueling a thrilling mystery as past secrets resurface. The Daily News previews the story starting tomorrow.
An engineer from Fort Worth arrives to conduct a prelim inary survey for a city storm sewer system. The project aims to drain floodwaters, with a rough $2,000,000 budget and possible bond issue to fund immediate work.
Eugene Chen Cantonese foreign minister said negotiations with Britain to replace existing treaties were broken off. Chinese officials would not accept the proposed accord while English forces remained concentrated at Shanghai.
The Senate voted 44 to 27 to begin construction this year of three additional scout cruisers. The move, attached as a committee amendment to the naval appropriation bill, would allocate 1.2 million dollars for the ships from the 520.9 million dollar annual defense budget.
Mr and Mrs Frank Wolflin report burglars stole a collection of valuable antique coins and some modern currency while jewelry and silverware were left untouched. A $10 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the thieves.
Telegrams received last night said the Glenn River New Mexico post office was broken into and a considerable quantity of coin currency and money orders stolen. The office safe was blown open and authorities could not confirm the exact amount. Suspects are believed heading toward Amarillo or the oil fields.
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