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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1928

Page

2

Farewell Recital for Renowned Soprano Ernes tine Schumann Heink

The noted singer Ernes tine Schumann Heink appears in her farewell recital at the Auditorium on March 7 as the opening attraction of the 1928 Music Festival directed by Emil F Myers. Her Golden Jubilee circuits drew about a quarter million listeners across seventy concerts. Season tickets are selling fast at the Amarillo College of Music. single tickets go on sale March 1.

Ernestine Schumann-Heink Schumann- Heink W. J. Henderson Metropolitan Opera Company Renital Emil F. Myers Appleton Wisconsin Lawrence College New York New York Symphony Orchestra Walter Damrosch Symphony Ernestine Golden Heart Paderewski John McCormack Gottfried Galsten Amarillo College of Music

Political currents and cross politicking in 1930s Congress

A fragmented national scene shows Catholic Protestant and Jewish leaders urging mutual respect. Chicago showcases cross-party moves as Anton Cremak shifts toward a senate bid with Thompson. NY GOP intrigue, OH prohibition debates, and a chemise of early campaign maneuvers frame a tense political moment.

Chicago Anton J. Cremak Cook County Board United States Senate Cermak Floyd E. Thompson Small-Thompson

Rancher Finds Buried Treasure In Tree Roots

Modesto Cal February 17 A mouldering sheepskin bag holding $1,000 in double eagles was unearthed when rancher Frank Dittmar struck roots with an axe at Sawmill Flat. The treasure likely dates from the California gold rush era and was scattered as the blow split a coin.

Associated Prews Modesto Cal Frank Dittmar Dittmar Hell

Rail Heads 10 Make Appeal on Contempt

HOUSTON Feb 17 three high officials of the Southern Pacific lines of Texas and Louisiana were found in contempt of a Federal court order to disestablish a company union. They will obey but appeal questions of law and fact to higher court seeking a trial on its merits March 12 to test the Esch Cummings railway act.

Associated Press Houston Tex Southern Pacific Lines Texas Louisiana Union Higher Cours H. M. Lull G. S. Waid J. F. Torian J. ©. Hutcheson Association of Railway Clerks Company Union Circuit Court of Appeals

Veterans plan home fundraising urged by camp meeting

John B. Golding Post No 1475 of Veterans of Foreign Wars discussed plans for a veterans home at a meeting in the First National Bank building. A fundraising campaign was launched with committees named. Fred Woodard was re elected commander and presided at the annual officer election. Trustees and standing committees to be appointed. Tickets for a benefit dance at the Herring hotel Saturday night reported to be selling well.

John B. Golding First National Bank Fred Woodard Thomas Bush E. W. Evans Earl McNally Clyde Garner W. L. Ottinger Ira C. Berend A. H. Thomas Ira C. Barend J. C. Duncan Woodard Herring Hotel

Blackburn to Build New Funeral Home at Eighth and Harrison

The Blackburn Funeral Home announces the construction of a new $65,000 facility located at Eighth and Harrison streets. Plans are complete and work is underway. the building is designed specifically for funeral service and will meet all professional requirements. Full plan details to be published in Sunday's News.

Blackburn Funeral Home Blackburn Eighth and Harrison Streets Globe

Liquor Charges Dismissed in District Court Case

William Bill Wilson and his son T H were acquitted on a first liquor charge and had a second charge dismissed in District Criminal court. Early Augerot was acquitted by a jury. Nearly 40 gallons of whisky were seized from a field near the Wilson home. Fred Gill faces trial with a verdict expected today. Moore and Wilson law firm represented all four defendants.

William Bill” Wilson T. H District Criminal Court Early Augerot Wilson Fred Gill Moore and Wilson Law Firm

Do L Weitsch Charged Dismissed By DC Court

Do L Weitsch Baltimore manager for the Burns Detective agency had criminal contempt charges dismissed by Justice Frederick L Siddone in the supreme court of the District of Columbia. The government opposed the action but the court held his guilt had not been established beyond a reasonable doubt.

Associated Press Washington Do L Weitsch Baltimore Burns Detective Agency Frederick L. Siddone Supreme Court of the District of Columbia

Mexican plan to outlaw aggressive warfare gains support

At the Pan American conference in Havana on February 17, Dr Gonales Roa introduced a Mexican proposal for outlawry of aggressive war. The plan won momentum after Charles Evans Hughes endorsed it, offering practical working ideas and pledging full support to the effort.

United Press Havana Charles Evans Hughes United States Public International Law Committee Gonsales Roa Americas Hughes Hughee

Palisades Defended in Lake Tragedy Damage Suit

Relatives of Fred Elliott Dysart sue Palisades Corporation for 60 700 in damages over his drowning at Lake Palisades in Palo Duro last July The filing seeks 50000 actual damages for the widow and son 10000 exemplary damages for two heirs and 700 for funeral costs and mental anguish The suit charges gross negligence for missing lake obstructions ropes life boats guards and respiratory equipment Dysart was under 22 and earned 2000 annually as a car salesman with no other income or property

Palsades Corporation Fred Elliott Dysart Lake Palisades Palo Duro Mauvereen Dysart Palisades Corporations Billie Jack Thornton Hattie Dysart Palisades Dysart

Sandstorm Wins First Cage Battle in District Tourney

Amarillo Sandies defeated Panhandle Panthers 34 to 18 in Canyon at Buffalo Gym to earn a meeting with Canyon at 4 p.m. this afternoon. W Larsen led with 17 Sandies points while Van Noy anchored defense. Earlier Happy beat Spearman 25 to 22.

Amarillo Sandies Canyon Buffalo Panhandle Panthers Sandies Panthers W. Larsen van Noy Larsen Happy Spearman

Parsonage Finished For West Amarillo Church

The West Amarillo Christian church completes a one story six room brick veneer parsonage at 197 Fairmount built by McCasland Construction of San Jacinto. It cost 7000 dollars and sits about three blocks from the church at Second and Tennessee funded by congregational gifts.

West Amarillo

Airline fares to compete with railroads in transcontinental service

Yelloway Bus System officials announced plans for tri motor planes carrying 12 passengers on a New York to Chicago route. Flight time is expected to be cut by half, with fares roughly matching railroad costs, and operation slated to begin early next summer.

Associated Press Chicago Yelloway Bus System New York

Baggett’s Condition Reported Unchanged

Ben W. Baggett city inspector remains in generally fair condition after yesterday morning crash at Polk and Seventh streets. He suffers injuries to his collar bone head and legs though not seriously hurt and could sit up in bed within a few days per attending physician.

Ben W. Baggett Polk and Seventh Streets C. C. Timmons Baggett

Chief Pueyrredon Sacrificed Says La Prensa

La Prensa accuses the Argentine foreign office of blunders and reports Dr Honorio Pueyrredon resigning as ambassador to Washington and chief Pan American delegate from Havana. He refuses to sign a Pan American union resolution lacking an anti tariff clause.

Hy United Press Beuos Atres Honorio Pueyrredon Washington la Prensa Havana

Lindbergh Back in St Louis Faces Warm Welcome

Col Charles A Lindbergh returns to St Louis to fanfare from President Coolidge and War Secretary Davis. Messages praise his latest goodwill mission and Gov Civil aviation urged to become a major industry as Lindbergh plans an air mail flight next week with a heavy souvenir mail load.

Foster Eaton United Press ST. Louis Charles A. Lindbergh President Coolidge Dwight F. Davis Col Harry H. Knight Lone Eagle Secretary of War Stan Lindbergh Log Cabin Club South America Havana Lambert-St. Louis Field Detroit

Blood transfusion plea brings 100 offers for donor

Mary De Jaynes, 28, ill at General hospital in Kansas City Missouri, faced death without blood. Her husband, a 10 year robber in prison, could not donate. A radio appeal drew over 100 responses within minutes. The first donors tested successfully supplied a pint of blood aiding her recovery.

United Press Kansas City Mary de Jaynes General Hospital

Epidemic of car thefts reported in local garages

Police records show within two weeks several cars stolen from garages. A Chevrolet coupe owned by Potter County Lumber Co. was taken from a Thirteenth and Fillmore garage last night. License 773-216, engine G 136-660. This marks the third garage theft in two weeks.

Potter County Lumber Company Thirteenth and Fillmore Streets

Robbery Strikes Santa Fe Porter at Second and Buchanan

Robert Foster a black porter at the Santa Fe General Office building was held up last night at Second and Buchanan streets. A single suspect robbed him of $1 and a 21 jewel watch while keeping Foster turned away and unseen, leaving no usable description.

Robert Foster Santa Fe General Office Second Buchanan Streets Foster

Girl Scouts Pledge Help in Home Work at Wilson School

Girl scouts at Wilson school pledge daily help at home. They keep rooms in first class order and pick up papers from floors. The Ama rillo movement gains headway with strong parent support, says Mrs Mildred Auatill, director.

Girl Scouts Wilson School Amarillo Mildred Auatill

Tragic Switch Engine Accident Claims 6 Year Old Girl

In Oklahoma City a six year old Black girl Geral dine Allison died at City hospital after being struck by a railroad switch engine while returning home from school. Both legs were crushed as she smiled at attendants.

United Press Oklahoma City Geraldine Allison City

Woman Seeks Help Locating Husband Missing Since February

Mrs. W. T. Rice of Sand Springs Oklahoma asks The Globe to aid in finding her husband W L Rice who left for Amarillo February 11 to work as a carpenter. He was driving a Ford coupe with a 1927 Texas license and has since vanished, prompting concern for his safety.

W. T. Rice Sand Springs Oklahoma W. L. Rice Amarillo Globe Cleveland, Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Panhandle Scouts Named for Eagle Rank at Court

Twenty nine Panhandle Boy Scouts were cited to receive the Eagle Scout award at the annual Eagle court of honor on February 22, announced by Tom Nelson, scout executive. Amarillo and area youths from Canadian Texhoma and Guymon are listed among the recipients, including R. C. Neely, David Jackson, Odell Conley, August Renfro, Alex Mood, Newton Babb, C. L. Dunivan, Marshal Brown, and others.

Panhandle Tom Nelson Scout Amarillo Panhandle Boy Scout Council Fagle Scout R. C. Neely David Jackson Odell Conley August Renfro Alex Mood Newton Babb C. L. Dunivan Marshal Brown Herman Pipkin J. J. Deiss Watrous Babb Charles Renfro C. B. Williams Irving White Donald Richardson Carroll Dean Russell Bethise

X-Ray Used In Stolen Ring Mystery In Temple

In Temple Texas February 17 officers used an X ray to locate a diamond ring missing from a local jewelry store. A suspect with a similar ring was jailed but no trace was found. An X ray from the suspect’s stomach suggested a possible ring. A second ring, one of the store’s missing pieces, was found on a young woman.

Associated Press Temple Texas Tmis

New Mexico Man Enlists in Service Here

Sain Ivey of Tucumcari enlisted in the First Infantry at Cheyenne Wyoming through the local recruiting station in the federal building. He left for Oklahoma City for final examinations yesterday.

Sain Ivey Tucumcari First Infantry Cheyenne Wyoming Federal Mr. Ivey Oklahoma City

Organizer of Temple Little Theater Dies

Mrs. J. Mitchell of Temple Texas dies at 47 after brief illness in a local hospital. She was a noted club woman and organizer of the Temple Little Theater. She is survived by her husband three daughters and two sisters including Lynn P. Talley governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at Temple.

Associated Preasy Temple Tex J. , Mitchell Little Theater Lynn P. Talley Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Bank Fails To Open In Wilburton Oklahoma

Wilburton Oklahoma February 17 The First State bank of Wilburton failed to open its doors today leaving customers unable to access deposits and services. Officials stated the closure was unexpected and is being investigated by state authorities.

Wilburton, Ohkla United Press Wilburton Okla First State Bank of

Teapot Dome Probers Rest For Whole Day

The Senate Teapot Dome committee was in recess after laying groundwork to summon Democratic and Republican leaders to explain how their party deficits were paid. New York brokerage houses testified that Harry F. Sinclair, oil man, turned over $75,000 Liberty bond profits from Continental Trading to help pay off the 1920 Republican campaign deficit.

United Press Washington Senate New York Harry F. Sinclair Continental Trading Company

Governors Ten Attend Dallas Gas Meeting

Governors and utility commissioners from Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana Kansas and Texas will receive invitations to the United States nat ive gas convention in Dallas May 7 to 10. The event, hosted by the American Gas Association, will showcase gas industry advances and exhibit gas ranges refrigerators and machinery.

Dallas Texas United States Natural American Gas Association United State Canada Henry ©. Morris Dallas Gas Company Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana Kansas Southwest Morris

Safety plan for mines being made in Oklahoma

United Press reports Oklahoma mine operators cooperate with the state mine department to install rock dusting machines in coal mines. Miller D. Hay, chief state mine inspector, says many mines not yet using rock dusting are adopting the method. A February 1 disaster at Rock Island Mine No. 7 in Hartshorne killed three miners. Hay says the magneto or spark from machinery caused the blast and a report will be ready next week.

United Press Oklahoma City State Mine Department Miller D. Hay Hay Rock Island Hartshorne

Mardi Gras Ball Welcomes U S S Texas Officers

New Orleans gears up for a Mardi Gras ball honoring the officers of the battleship U S S Texas after a Memus parade. Downtown crowds filled streets and cars last night as the Mystic Krewe of Memus staged its parade and the Krewe of Texas ball plans a gala celebration for the visiting crew.

New Orleans Memus U. S. S. Texas Texas

Charges Not Filed Against Doctor Austin

Louisville February 17 The Associated Press states that no charges were ever filed against Dr M D Austin who recently resigned as pastor of Deer Park Baptist church Here a whispering campaign caused his resignation while a committee including Dr E V Mullens found no foundation to the gossip The full deacon board also resigned with him Illinois ill at Dallas Pioneer cattleman O P Jones is seriously ill in a Dallas hospital

Associated Press Louisville M. D. Austin Deer Park Baptist Church E. V. Mullens Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Dallas O. P. Jones The Amarillo Cattle Loan Company

Just Vole Just Swingin Along Song Paraphrase

Poem fragment reflecting simple pleasures and shared labor in everyday life. Uses repetition and plain language to celebrate living, singing, and neighborly play. Copyright 1928 Edgar A Guest.

Edgar A

Market Report From Kansas City and Other Corners

Kansas City livestock mixed prices with hogs topping at 8.05 and cattle steady to higher, while Chicago and St. Louis receipts show slower demand and varied steers and vealers pricing. Cotton in New Orleans and New York opened firm on weather and cables, with futures around 18 cents, and Liverpool spot higher on American grades. Potatoes round out the agricultural page.

Chicago ST. Louis Associated Press New Orleans Liverpool New York Texas

New York Stocks List Across Major Companies

A market snapshot at 1 p.m. shows listings for Allied Chemical and Dye, American Can, American Locomotive, American Smelting and Refining, American Sugar, Anaconda Copper, Associated Dry Goods, Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, Baldwin Locomotive, Bethlehem Steel, California Petroleum, Chicago and North Western, Coca Cola, Dodge Motors, Du Pont, General Electric, General Motors, shell, Seaboard, Studebaker, Texas Pacific, Union Oil, Woolworth, and others on the New York Stock Exchange. The roster includes several railroads, chemical firms, oil majors, manufacturers, and consumer goods groups reflecting a broad market movement. Prices and exact changes are not listed in the provided segment.

Allie Chalmers Allied Chemical & Dye American Can American Locomotive American Smelting American Sugar Refining American Steele & Panes American Tele, & Telp American Tobacco Woolen Ansconda Copper Associated Dry Goods Atchison, Topeka & 8 Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore & Ohio Barnadall Corporation Bethlehem Steel California Petroleum Cerro de Paseo Chicago & Alton Chicago Milwaukee & St Chicago & Northwestern Rock Island & P Chile Chrysler Coca Cola Colorada Tron Colorado & Southern Consolidated Cigars Corn Products Crucible Sters Dodge Motors du Pont de Napiration Wee International Herrister International Nickel Internations Paper International Jordan Motore Rurare Southern Kelly-Shinefield Kennerott Copper Mack Trucks Marland Oil Mesican Seaboard Mid-Continent Petroleum Middle Steree Oil Missouri Texas Missouri Pacific Montrovery Ward & Co Moon Motors Nash Motors Biseult ANS Packard Motor Rata Penneyivania Seti Atsie Ciscule Orig Pere-Maronette Phillips Petrolemme Ware Ccuceeere VTS Republic Tron Aire Tg Sears, Recebvele & Co sNese Shell Union of Red Remms Petroleum Sinclair Cona Southern Parifie Southern Railway Stewart Warner Studebiker Texas Gulf Suiehnr Texas Cornoreion BN Texas & If E Texas Parifie United Etetes Selt Victor Willve-Overland Woolworth

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Schumann-Heink John M’cormack Senator Ransdell Gov Byrd Virginia Louis D. Mendoza Norfolk Peter Ainslie Christian Temple Christian Unity Movement Mendoza Jefferson Finish Garrett Tennessee Reed West Topeka Denver Albuquerque Phoenix Los Angeles San Francisco Salt Lake City Omaha Ken Reas Friece Sensior Curtis Wes York Curtis Hoover Lowder Ohio Leigh Vorak B. Wills Keight Peign Carmi Thompson Rail Heads Southern Pacific Sandstorm CAGE U. S Lindy New Mexico Temple Little Theater Dallas Gas Meeting Doctor Austin Just Vole Jes’ Swingin Jes Kansas City Livestock Amwrican Ateady Aassociated James FE. Bennett & Co James E. Bonus & Co Cities Service Common Cities Service Company Henry L. Doherty & CO I. N. Edwards Care Empire Gas & Fuel Co Western
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