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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1935
Page
2
A colorful Texas weather column reflects on a dry spell across the Southwest except the Panhandle. The writer imagines a drought celebration, notes cattlemen’s optimism and a looming cattlemen’s convention in Amarillo, and touches on a nudist neighbor and a Republican jubilee with Lincolns birthday events and a hotel open house.
Plans are set for the first annual Lincoln Day Banquet of Potter County Republicans to be held at 6 30 pm at the Herring Hotel with William T Pheiffer in charge and Orville Bullington Texas governor candidate as principal speaker. Attendees include RB Creager Brownsville national committeeman Lena Moore Browns ville national committeewoman I Lee Houston state chairman and others with open house at the hotel and a luncheon for Mrs Moore in America.
An inquiring reporter found that 66 2 3 percent of shoppers preferred top quality coffee with 33 1 3 percent split among 12 brands. Local merchants confirm rising sales of quality goods as a sign of improving conditions in Amarillo and surrounding trade area. The Globe News reports a circulation increase of over 4000 subscribers year over year.
The Senate appropriations committee voted 14 to 9 to reconsider its action on prevailing wage rates for relief projects and delayed deciding if the measure should be removed from the $4.8 billion work relief bill. The panel earlier backed the wage amendment 12 to 8, a tentative win for President Roosevelt who seeks to remove it to pursue a $50 per month security wage on relief work.
Franklin D. Roosevelt began the second half of his presidential term amid the Norris amendment shifting inauguration dates from March 4 to January 20. The plan calls for a regular opinion day verdict on Gold Decision with a March 4 recess. Secrecy surrounds an American search in Yokohama for a child left with a Japanese woman 12 years ago. In Poland tariffs dimmed auto use with 1930 totals dropping from 38 760 to 23 701 vehicles amid economic strain.
Texas House adopts a resolution authorizing Speaker Stevenson to appoint a committee to prepare a questionnaire to be answered under oath by all members listing corporate connections and income. The House killed a Senate bid for a wide inquiry into campaign expenses and state departments, calling the Senate proposal a monstrosity.
Austin lawmakers propose regulating transportation agents via the Texas Railroad Commission and extending corporate powers for oil firms. Other measures set a $50 monthly car allowance for sheriffs in official use, cut prisoner daily allowances, and let the state board of education sign indeterminate textbook contracts with one year notice.
A memorial from the St. Patrick's Holy Name Society urging Congress to investigate alleged religious outrages in Mexico was prepared for submission. San Francisco writer Frederick Vincent Williams warned Mexico is on the verge of a bloody revolution, predicting a revolt by spring.
The text discusses establishing a dynasty through King Solomon's lineage and Haile Selassie ruling as king of kings. It notes plans to speed reinforcements to Eritrea and Somali land, the Italian colonies along the east African coast, for any eventuality.
Seneva February report says the League of Nations Council meeting later this month could discuss the Ethiopian Italian dispute to avert a Manchukuo like crisis. The council, tasked with Saar supervision, may revisit Abyssinia's protest against Italian aggression.
The U S Supreme Court ruled part of a nurse's testimony about Mrs Shepard’s alleged poisoning statement inadmissible as not a dying declaration. Between trials Major Shepard married a third time. his current wife is former Mrs Alice Watts, a Denver socialite. A separate notice mentions Barbara Hutton Mdivant pursuing lyric writing in New York.
Amarillo civic clubs gain representation on the Potter County Library Board as four new members join this morning. Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and ABC clubs are represented by Phil Purdum Erwin Oschner W. W. Gibson and R. E. Hill. Four existing members were reappointed upon tenure expiration.
Curtis Lock and Wayne Tuckness, Amarillo youths, were charged with assault with intent to murder in Justice Carder’s court after an early morning cafe attack. Reese testified Lock restrained him while Tuckness tried to stab. Tuckness stabbed Locke in the left arm. Bonds set at $1000 each. both remained in Potter County jail. Locke had a 1933 penitentiary sentence in police records.
The Supreme Court refused to reconsider its decision sending Thomas J. Mooney, jailed California labor leader, back to local state courts as he seeks release from San Quentin after an 18 year battle.
A gift proposal from Major Nurseries of Vernon to Pot ter County offers 5 000 choice Chinese elm trees from 8 to 20 feet tall. The county would cover digging wrapping transport and replanting costs about 25 cents per tree. Action pending further investigation.
Costuming of Little Women drew high praise after last night’s dress rehearsal in the Municipal Auditorium. Amarillo Little Theater will present the third production of the year tomorrow night directed by Mrs Floise Gipson. The cast features notable Little Theater talent with ushers and hostesses in late sixties costumes.
Wallace Dolan a switchman from Omaha Nebraska was involved in a scuffle after being jostled. He removed his coat and handed his watch to a bystander for safekeeping, but after the fight he could not locate the watch holder.
The Seth Parker sent a late night distress SOS to the Australia as batteries weakened and wind and seas rose. An officer said there was enough power for three or four more messages before attempting to tow to Tahiti if possible. Another message indicated the captain was attempting to come about and warned abandonment if conditions worsened.
Cotton opened easier in New Orleans as Liverpool cables lagged and gold case delays added pressure. Prices fell 2 to 6 points with May steady then slipping. Kansas City hogs topped at 7.90 a hundredweight while cattle and calves showed moderate to slow trading and beef prices varied. Stock quotations list a broad range of companies and commodities for the day in New York trading activity.
Austin Feb 11 The Texas House refused to order two proposed constitutional amendments printed on minority report one to cut membership from 150 to 93 and another to 84 members They cited fears lobbyists could wield more influence There is safety in numbers said Rep Joe Greathouse Fort Worth The House also moved to investigate why 183 259 in pari mutuel taxes was not distributed to counties under racing receipts law The rest of the item details tax and educational funding proposals are noted with miscellaneous figures and history from 1878 to 1923.
Raw ad copy claims Blue Star Ointment kills the itch and germs for rash tetter ringworm and eczema. It promises fast absorption and a money back guarantee if the first jar fails.
Amarillo Gas Company asked county commissioners for a refund of 160 dollars in taxes overpaid in Potter County for renditions in 1932-33. Refund denied pending affidavits proving property was in Potter County not Randall County. Judge J N Riggs presiding. session also addressed welfare board reappointments and health and library board changes.
Dallas authorities jail another suspect in the February 4 dollar robbery of the First National Bank at Carthage. Raymond and Floyd Hamilton are named as two robbers. Floyd is jailed, Raymond remains at large, and a third associate was arrested today.
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