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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1928

Page

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Hindus should not be admitted to the United States

Arthur Brisbane cites The Globe column criticizing Hindu immigration as a protected, race based exclusion. He argues Hindus are unsuitable as Caucasians, notes British India policies, discusses population and social fears, then shifts to varied observations from golf, fashion, and crime in Paris, ending with a tease about continued remarks on page two.

Congressman Celler United States India Great Britain

Weather forecast for Amarillo and surrounding regions

Amarillo to see partly cloudy skies with slight temperature change tonight and tomorrow. Hourly temps range from 7 a.m. at 86 down to 39 by 8 a.m. and back to 44 by 1 p.m. Regions include East Texas, West Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma with tonight and Wednesday expectations of fair, colder conditions in parts.

Amarillo East Texas West Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma

Trial Hearings Detail Hickman Death Scene Plans

William Edward Hickman discussed a possible court scene involving hanging to alienist Dr. Orbison during the murder trial of Marian Parker in Los Angeles. Orbison testified Hickman described a gallows drawing as a potential jury-stirring stunt, which the doctor refused to advise on. The state pressed the death-scene angle as Asa Keyes eyed further alienist testimony. Perry M. Parker, father of the victim, was expected to testify later.

United Press Court Room Los Angeles Cal William Edward Hickman Marian Parker Thomas Orbison San Quentin Dr. Orbison Hickman Orbison University of Pennsylvania Frank Mikels Mikels Asa Keyes Parker

Police chase ends in wreck during wild Amarillo ride

Amarillo police investigated a mystery drive last night as a speeding car with no lights fled, rammed a curb, and plunged off a deep embankment at the Twenty sixth street viaduct. Marion Jones was jailed after a 25 dollar fine for wild and reckless driving. A second man was arrested, released today, as no definite charges were filed.

Amarillo Marion Jones Twenty-sixth Street Viaduct Jones

Anniversary of Death of Pius IX Observed

The fiftieth anniversary of Pope Pius IX's death was observed with a solemn requiem in San Lorenzo church near the Vatican where his remains rest, reported by Associated Press from Rome on February seven.

Associated Press Rome Pope Pius IX San Lorenzo Church Vatican

Rain Lifts Panhandle Wheat Prospects

Rainfall spreads across the Panhandle with one half to one and a half inches in the wheat belt north of the Canadian river, aiding crop prospects. Santa Fe reports one and a half inches at Carrouzett Follett Shattuck and Spearman and half inch at Higgins Glazier Canadian and Skellytown. Light showers extend from Texline to Childress as forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change.

Panhandle Canadian River Santa Fe Carrouzett Follett Shattuck and Spearman Higgins Glazier Canadian Skellytown Texline Childress

Negro and White Bride Defy Flaming Cross Warnings

Rockville Connecticut Feb 7 Justice of the Peace Carl Goehring joined Beatrice Fuller 19 white and Clarence Kellem Negro in marriage at Kellem’s home despite a flaming cross seen nearby and warnings by mail and telephone The Rev George Brookes agreed to perform the ceremony but later refused They left Rockville for Philadelphia after receiving the license from Town Clerk John B Thomas and return to deny rumors of earlier plans to wed elsewhere

United Press Rockville Conn Justice of the Peace Carl Goehring Ellington Beatrice Fuller White Clarence Kellem Goehring Kellem Philadelphia Associated Press Mr. Brookes Manchester Hartford Miss Fuller

Suspect in Embezzlement Trapped Today

A nationwide search for Roland Jack Squires of Memphis ended in Cleveland with a hotel room trap and struggle. Squires allegedly embezzled 250000 to 500000 from Union Compress and Warehouse. His brother Clyde reportedly arrested in Memphis. A Memphis fiancee aided detectives by luring him to Cleveland to marry. Police hunt hidden money at his lodging.

United Press Cleveland Ohio Roland Jack” Squires Memphis Tenn Squires Union Compress and Warehouse Company Clyde

Dictionary Supply Going In Hurry

The Globe News office reports limited stock of the latest university dictionary with 500 copies on hand and rapid demand. Readers unable to obtain the new edition should call now while the shipment lasts. A coupon from Globe or News plus 98 cents buys one revised edition with added features and a complete word list.

Globe News Lobe News Globe Or News

County Officials Held in Aftermath of Holdup

Ardmore Oklahoma February 7 Two Love county officials Wen Croy county attorney and James A Mathers county judge were arrested on larceny charges in Marietta following an investigation into the Love County National Bank robbery. They allegedly appropriated part of the loot recovered last week and were released on bonds of five thousand dollars each after arraignment before Justice of the Peace T ER Thompson.

Associated Press Ardmore Okla Love County Marietta Fred Hansen Oklahoma Love County National Bank Wen Croy James A. Mathers

Amarillo Airfield Talk Sparks Airport Prospect

Maj. Ira Longanecker, former air officer in Boston, urged Amarillo awake to airport opportunities during a visit to the city. He noted the flat ground, clear days, and strategic location for a central Southwest airport, while returning from Kelly Field to Washington.

Amarillo Ira Longanecker First Corp Boston Washington Air Corps Kelly Field San Antonio Longanecker E. O. Bagot Ed Hardin Major Longanecker Southwest Pacific Coast Region

Huerta Trial Opens Today in Los Angeles

The trial of Adolpho de la Huerta former provisional president of Mexico and six associates on conspiracy to violate U S Neutrality laws was set to begin in Los Angeles. Federal agents for de la Huerta were seized while attempting to run munitions across the Arizona border into Mexico. W S Gilbert who defended Aimee Semple McPherson in the kidnapping case leads the defense counsel.

United Prem Los Angeles Adolpho de la Huerta Mexico de la Huerta Arizona W. S. Gilbert Aimee Semple McPherson

Settlement reached in Kansas City hotel dispute

United Press reports a settlement in the Kansas City hotel room controversy. Lou FE. Holland, vice-chairman of the Kansas City Republican convention committee, says more than 1,000 extra rooms have been provided for the national committee and will be handed over when he arrives in Washington Thursday.

Associated Press Washington Feb. T Senate Oil Committee Continental Trading Company Liberty Bonds George H. Taber Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company Taber Continental Company Albert B. Fall Interior Teapot Dome Harry F. Sinclair Senator Walsh Montana C. E. Crowley Sinclair Consolidated United Press Kansas City Lou FE Holland

Bootleg King of Tulsa Sent Back Toward Federal Penitentiary

Tulsa's "king of bootleggers" R. L. Stephens heads toward Atlanta Federal Penitentiary under guard after leaping from a moving train near Memphis eleven days ago during transport for a three year liquor law sentence. He was recaptured in Stillwater after visiting his daughter.

United Press Tulsa Okla R. L. Stephens Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Stephens Memphis Stillwater

Kansas City Weather Stays Above Freezing Today

The weather bureau predicts Kansas City will remain above freezing today after a heavy rain. Conditions are cool and cloudy with a lingering cool feel throughout the day.

Kansas City United Pres Weather Bureau

Oil promoter missing for trial in Amarillo bigamy case

Indicted oil promoter Colonel C H Boyles fled bond of 10500 before Monday’s district criminal court trial in Amarillo. Two women claim to be his wives while one returned to California leaving authorities with letters and photos. Four Borger bondmen seek his capture and may offer a reward if he does not appear.

C. H. Boyles District Criminal Court Boyles Panhandle Indiana Amarillo California Borger

Mehlhorn Sets Course Record At Willow Springs Texas Open

Wild Bill Mehlhorn of Chicago surged in the first nine holes at Willow Springs Golf Club in San Antonio on February 7, shaving five strokes from par to a 31 and breaking the course record for the first nine. Early-round scores were high, with leaders Tom Lally of San Antonio and Harry Cooper of Buffalo among late starters.

Willow Springs Golf Club San Antonio Wild Bill Mehlhorn Chicago Tom Lally Harry Cooper Buffalo

University of Texas Drive To Be Staged In Amarillo

A Texas University Student Union Drive campaign aims to raise about 1.5 million dollars for three new campus buildings. The kickoff sent a committee from Austin on a statewide tour visiting Temple Belton Ware and Waco, with ex-student leaders coordinating local canvassing in North and South Texas cities including Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls Amarillo Houston Beaumont Port Arthur San Antonio Galveston and others.

Associated Press Austin Tex Texas University Temple Belton Ware Hillebore Cleburne Waxahachie Corsicana Mexia Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls Amarillo North Texas

Storm damages thirty derricks and roofs in Orangefield

A 20 minute wind hail and rain storm ripped through Orangefield causing damage to thirty oil derricks and many building roofs. Hail measured between three and twelve inches in spots and shattered window lights in north Orange, with the event described as one of the region’s severest storms.

Associated Prensa Orange Texas Orangefield North Orange

Hinkler Plans Record Flight From Croydon to Rome

Bert Hinkler the British aviator departed Croydon England in a small plane bound for Australia aiming to set a new cross continental record. He planned a first stop in Rome before continuing onward to Australia.

Hinkler Associated Press Croydon England Bert Hinkler Australia Rome

Thornton Wins Fight on Fire at Corpus Christi

Tex Thornton and Saxet company battled a massive gas well fire at White Point near Corpus Christi for two weeks. The 40 million cubic foot gas well was extinguished with 10,000 barrels of water and steam from six boilers aided by nitroglycerin shots. The January 15 boiler ignition caused by a spark from mine stone sparked the blaze, which officials claimed would be contained.

Preen Corpus Christi Tex Keb White Point

Man Shot Down in Corsicana Grocery

Kuarl Sims, 26, is in critical condition in a Corsicana hospital after a shooting in a Dawson grocery store last night. Joe Garner has been released on bond.

Corsicana Texas Kuarl Sims Dawson Joe Garner

Troops Move to Quell Mexico Revolutions Amid U S Planes

American made aircraft are sent to Guanajuato and Queretaro to aid federal forces against rebels who attacked Salamanca and Colon. Cavalry under General Jaime Carrillo pursues them as 13 rebels die in Salamanca clash. Rail and telegraph lines are repaired and frontier church closures ordered. A statue of Christ at Guanajuato center was dynamited by anti Catholic elements.

Associated Press Mexico City United States Guanajuato Queretaro Salamanca Colon Trapuato Jaime Carrillo Sarabia Fraga Silao Christ Mexico Catholica General Obrego Feces Calles Monsignor Filippi

Prohibition Plan for Conventions Targets Liquor Stock

Prohibition agents under Ali Oftedal move to curb liquor supplies for the Republican and Democratic National conventions. They focus on Kansas City and Houston, with evidence of operators planning shipments from Mexico and via water routes. Houston's border proximity raises enforcement challenges versus Kansas City.

Associated Press Washington Ali Oftedal Doran Kansas City Houston Mexico Texas City Gulf

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Britain New Zealand South Africa Canada Caesar Mussolini Croesus Collett Pinehurst N. C William Wrigley Paris Dominion Miami River Jagananda Pius IX the Panhandle Capital Post Robert W. Stewart Senate Huerta K.C Griggs Ambulance Bondsmen GOLF U. OF T Tex Thornton Corpus Chriati Lato Thornton FIGHT Blackburn Ambulance
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