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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1928

Page

2

Warning From Game Warden On Removal Of Ducks

A warning was issued to marilo sporsmen that all wild ducks must be removed from cold storage by tomorrow. Bob Ames, Panhandle district special safety game warden, and 8. D. Turner will inspect the cold storage plant on Friday. Any game left will be confiscated and owners face arrest and fines. The law will be enforced to the letter.

Marilo Sporsmen Bob Ames Sufety Panhandle D. Turner Mr. Turner

Auto License Fees Rise With State Change in Laws

County tax collector J. W. Collins reports year end motor vehicle license totals and revenues. State highway department receives about 92 000 dollars and Potter county treasurer about 78 000 dollars from mailed checks. Licenses issued include 8418 passenger cars 1142 trucks 93 motor buses and 55 motorcycles. The total exceeds prior year by about 39 000 dollars due to weight fee sharing under new state law. The 160 page report covers roughly 66 records per page and totals four copies for archival use.

State Highway Department Potter County Treasury J. W. Collins Collins Atties Austin

Senate to take up Walsh utility power investigation

The Associated Press reports that the Senate is freed to take up on Monday the Walsh resolution for an investigation of public utility power companies. The move follows a prior delay and signals a forecasted formal inquiry into utility practices and rates.

Associated Presa Senate Walsh

Montgomery Ward Plans World’s Largest Chain of Stores

Montgomery Ward and company announced a plan to develop as an adjunct to its mail order business a chain of stores, already 50 operating experimentally. The aim is to open in each of about 1,500 U S communities with 5,000 plus population, boosting mail order sales as the chain expands.

United Press Chicago Montgomery- Ward and Company Montgomery-Ward New York Stock Exchange

Scotland Faces Severe River Flood After Heavy Rain

The Leven river burst its banks in the Loch Lomond area causing widespread flooding along the main road. Loch Lomand and Lake Lomand surfaced shorelines and disrupted the district in the worst flood in 34 years.

United Press Glasgow Scotland Loch Lomanside Leven Loch Lomand Lake Lomand

Father of Amarillo Woman Dies at Home

Sam Salisburyfather of Mrs Henry Hertner of Amarillo died at his Girard Kansas home this morning. Hertner had been at his bedside for several days. Borger man enlists Herbert E Crumrine of Borger joined the First Infantry at Fort D A Russell Cheyenne Wyoming via local recruiting station. He departed for Oklahoma City last evening for final examinations.

Sam Salisbury Henry Hertner Amarillo Girard Kansas Hertner Borger Herbert E. Crumrine First Infantry Fort D. A. Russell Cheyenne Wyoming Crumline Oklahoma City

Idle in Philippines cited as cause of unemployment

Reports from the Philippines indicate agitation is driving unemployment with about 15 000 idle around Manila. Labor agitators are blamed for industry slowdowns and many workers are leaving to seek jobs in less troubled countries as strikes recur near Manila. Barcelona may adopt a U S style unified transit plan backed by bankers citing improved municipal economy.

Philippines Bureau of Labor Manila Barcelona U. S Spain

Census clash tests Amarillo pride and press calls

Old Tack attacks Colonel Haines and The Globe over Amarillo census figures. He cites mayoral tension, real estate fears, and investor worries while urging citizens to verify names and protest alleged miscounts. He touts local pride and warns against bond sales based on faulty numbers.

Good Will Note Praises Tack Then Teases His Life

Poem portrays Tack as a full grown man tied to charity plays, never free for fishing or sailing. A lighthearted defense of Tack's quirks, noting his Ford driven cattle work and prairie dog dodging, ending with a call to kindness. The author hints at a past hurt by Bill, and mentions someone named O. W. who bought her home.

Amarillo Margaret Ellen Brooks Lucerne Apartments Tyler Street School Miss Brooks Old Tack Tack Bill O. W Texas Erasmus Tack Missis D Wells W. H. Austin West 30Th Street Indianapolis Ind

Deputies Seek Suspects From Amarillo to Houston and Post

Two Amarillo deputies left overnight to bring back men wanted on swindling and wife desertion charges. Deputy Barnett heads to Houston for Walter G. Oslin while Deputy Morris goes to Post for Price Allard. Return times vary, possibly several days.

Sheriff's Department Amarillo Texas Bob Barnett Houston Walter G. Oslin Frank Norfleet Bob Morris Post Price Allard Allard Morris Barnett

Reader letters weigh in on Hickman case and jury

A reader argues Hickman must be insane yet condemns a mother who wrote about him. The letter defends Hickman’s mother, suggests life in prison and calls for his rehabilitation behind bars. A second writer supports free expression and criticizes the jury.

Taex Globe Hickman Mrs. Parker

Nerve In Texas Tackled In Letters From Amarillo Citizens

A collection of letters from Amarillo readers to Tack includes praise for Them Texans and jokes about nerve and wives. One writer announces a sheriff bid, pledges honesty, and asks Tack to publish his message. Another reader compliments Tack’s Globe criticism piece and notes Cal savs.

Erasmus Tack Amarillo Globe Amarillo Texas Tack Mary McCormic Don Jose Mojica Mme, Schumann-Heink John McCormack Wichita Falls Oliver Eakle

Swink Cattle Theft Trial Advances in Amarillo Court

George Swink faces theft charges for allegedly stealing fourteen cattle from rancher A. H. Tanner eight miles east of Amarillo. The trial began Wednesday in district court and stalled as state witnesses failed to appear. one witness was jailed for refusing to answer questions. The case, moved from Randall County, may reach a jury soon if delays end.

George Swink District Criminal Court Dragen Swink A. ©. H. Tanner Amarillo Canyon Randall County

London Televisor Demo Shows Faces in Light Brought on by Radio Vision

Capt O G Hutchinson and colleagues watched a televisor demo in a dark London cellar. Tiny light rectangles formed heads and a moving face, including a probable portrait of a London AP reporter’s wife. Hutchinson predicted transatlantic TV would soon improve with more power, despite static interference.

Jolse Electric Eye London James Howe O. G. Hutchinson Baird Benjamin Clapp Associated Press Hart Fox London Press Association Capt. Hutchinson Washington New York American Telephone and Telegraph Company New Jersey Hutchinson Paris Mexico City

Watson to Seek Republican Presidential Nomination

Senator James E. Watson of Indiana will actively campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. The move was announced with the appointment of M. Burt Thurman of Indianapolis to coordinate Watson’s campaign efforts.

Washington James FE. Watson Indiana M. Burt Thurman Indianapolis

Sargent Traces Prehistoric Civilizations Across Americas

Dr. Sargent contends an ancient highorder civilization existed in the Americas centuries before the Red Indians. He traces a pottery and monument trail from Chile through Peru Ecuador Colombia and Central America to Mexico and Amarillo, Texas, linking motifs to Masonic symbols. He cites 10 000 year old races in the Southwest and plans further exploration in the Palo Duro canyons and along the Canadian river.

Chile Sargent South America Amarillo Loa Lake Titicapca Cuzco Peru Huanco Quito Ecuador Pasto and Papayar Columbia Chaco Andagoya San Blas Panama Mexico Chiriqui Zendt Costa Rica Prinzapulka Pis-Pis Nicaragua Tegucijalpa Como Ayhuacapan Honduras Zacapa Rio Matagua Quirijua Guatemala Palenque, Uxmul Chicken-Itza Puebla Guadalajara Tepic Culiacan Agua Caliente Three Rivers New Mexico Sergeant Chicago Dr. Sargent United States Central America Latin America Central Latin American Panhandle Masonic Lodge Palo Duro

Kansas City Livestock Markets Report

Hogs 11 000 steady with top at 59.35. Packing sows 6.75 to 7.25, steel pist 7.00 to 7.75. Cattle 4 500, calves 800, fed steers opening slow steady, other killings steady to strong, dealers higher, feeders unchanged. Bulk steers 12.00 to 18.75, choice heifers 14.00 to 15.00. Sheep 4 000 steady, best wool lambs 16.00, ewes 8.75.

Kansas City Associated Press ST. Louis East ST. Louis Oklahoma City

Livestock and market reports from multiple cities compiled

Market reports from St. Louis Oklahoma City Fort Worth and New Orleans cover hogs cattle calves and sheep with prices and trends. Cotton futures in New Orleans New York and Liverpool show declines and rallies as trading and disease news influence activity. Foreign exchange poultry butter and grain reviews complete the day’s business snapshot.

Waggoner Divorce Suit Highlights Texas Riches Inquiry

Ann Burnet Waggoner seeks divorce and division of property from Guy L. Waggoner in Fort Worth's 48th District Court on grounds of cruelty. Waggoner, son of W. T. Waggoner, is described as one of the nation’s wealthiest men. Mrs. Waggoner is noted as the granddaughter of Capt. B. Burnet and heir to millions in her own right.

United Press Fort Worth Tex Ann Burnet Waggoner Guy L. Waggoner 48Th District Court Waggoner W. T. Waggoner United States

Several Cars Stolen Reported In Police Records

Three cars were reported stolen last night in police records. M Spicer of Talmadge Place reported a Chevrolet coupe with license 778-827 and motor 823-890 missing from a garage. Jake Miller of 1661 Buchanan Street reported a 1926 Dodge coach with license 778-292 and motor A617,292. Noel Latham of 804 East Tenth Street reported a Ford coupe with license 779-802 and motor 12808-9097 stolen from his garage.

M. Spicer Talmadge Place Fourteenth van Buren Jake Miller Buchanan Street Noel Latham East Tenth Street

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