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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1929
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane weighs in on grand duke Cyril Vladimirovitch and Bolshevik Russia. A humane mayor plans to pension a mule named drevo tied to a lions feast. A Chicago reporter-turned-heir flies to Borneo to hunt a reticulated python as he becomes a fortune beneficiary.
The Senate on Thursday debated a resolution to survey a possible Nicaraguan canal route while the House tackled measures seeking unanimous consent and a lead line bill. The House appropriations panel also reviewed a second deficiency bill and the Military Affairs Committee opened the army promotion bill.
The Trenton left Manila to reach Chefoo on orders due to a reported uprising in Shantung. State Department notes no immediate danger to Americans despite four Japanese and two British warships in Chefoo harbor. Rebels and loyal Nationalists were poised for battle near Lungkow as former Peking soldiers mutinied. Missionary women evacuated from several towns while men stayed.
Houston February 21. Trolley car operator A L Roff recounted a theft by a passenger who stole his overcoat, then two hours later wore it again. Roff retrieved the coat stating he would say nothing more about the episode.
A late winter storm strikes from the South to the Northeast, dumping heavy snow in cities including New York, Nashville, Charleston, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg. Manhattan calls out 10 000 shovelers as snow piles deepen, while highways face slower travel and plow crews work overtime. The storm blankets Albany and other upstate areas, with widespread impact across New Jersey and New England.
Gov. Dan Moody approved two prisoner furloughs. Arthur Foss of Fayette County received 90 days to provide for a destitute wife and child while serving a four year theft sentence. John Woodson of Montgomery County was granted 30 days to visit his ill mother during a one year for prohibition law violation. Griggs ambulance. Phone 4311.
James Logue 72 pioneer banker and cattleman died at his home 1623 Taylor Street Amarillo after a paralytic stroke seven years earlier. He came to the Panhandle in 1887 settled in Armstrong County first banker in Washburn later with a Claude bank. Survived by Roscoe Amarillo Chester Dumas and Let tie Belle McClure Amarillo who is in California. Funeral plans pending her return. Body in state at N S Griggs & Sons.
In district criminal court, a special venire of about 75 men was drawn for the Henry Long case on charges of criminal assault against a girl under 15. Three jurors were chosen by noon. remainder to be selected. Two jurors were fined for failing to appear. The unsigned indictment was identified and signed by Walter N. Jensen, Brand foreman. The case likely goes to the jury Friday or Saturday.
General Motors plans a divisional finance office in Amarillo and a General Motors Acceptance Corporation branch to finance auto purchases in the Panhandle. A 60 person office staff may be moved to the city, with space negotiations under way and surveys indicating strong Northwest Texas demand.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh departed Norton Field in a Curtiss Falcon bi plane at 8 56 a m for Indianapolis, the second stop on his inspection tour of Transcontinental Air Transport landing fields with United Press reporting.
The California assembly prepared to plan the trial of Superior Judge Carlos B. Hardy of Los Angeles after voting to impeach him on charges of misconduct in his actions for evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson.
Belgrade area reports sharp tremors centered near Milanovitch about 65 miles south of Belgrade. Pictures and crockery were displaced but there was no significant material damage.
Senator William E. Borah has declined the proposed attorney generalship in the Hoover administration. President-Elect Hoover offered the post after a meeting in Washington, as Hoover seeks a suitable cabinet choice amid ongoing speculation. Henry M. Robinson, a Los Angeles banker and Hoover ally, also discussed the role with Hoover.
Funeral services for Judge Frank P Willis of Amarillo and the Panhandle were held at 3 pm at the Griggs Funeral chapel with Rev R Thomson officiating. Amarillo Masonic lodge 731 led the rites. pallbearers included Ray Wheatley and J O Guleke. Willis, a 28 year lawyer and judge, is survived by his wife and daughter Maurine, plus his mother and brother Judge Newton P Willis. Resolutions adopted by the Amarillo Bar Association praised his poise and even temper and his service to the Panhandle.
Elmer Schlessinger, a New York attorney and former vice president of the tipping board, collapsed with a heart attack in the Palmetto golf course club house in Aiken South Carolina on February 21. He had returned to the club shortly before after reporting illness while playing.
United Press reports in Austin Texas on February 21 that a twelve thousand dollar salary for the governor replacing four thousand was agreed by both chambers. The Senate voted to submit the amount as a constitutional amendment. Reverend A P C Petsch who authored the House plan for ten thousand dollars will accept the Senate proposal though he opposes a concurrent election with the Democratic primary.
Eight boxers from the Dallas Athletic Club were ordered to the district attorney office for questioning on possible violations of the state prizefight law. The arrests followed Mayor Burt’s order banning prize fights in Dallas, and the men were released on guarantee to appear for questioning.
Asa Keyes former Los Angeles county district attorney and convicted felon waits from the county jail to San Quentin in a case with Ed Rosenberg who also received a short sentence. They filed notices of appeal but could not secure Liberty bond while Ben Getzoff faces a March 6 probation hearing. Keys and Rosenberg stay imprisoned for at least ten days.
Famine relief investigator Ernest Oliver reported that thousands in Shensi Province are starving as hunger riots spread. Many Chinese are attacking walled towns seeking food. John Maynard Lumber Co. advertises building materials with contact Ph. 5245.
Funeral services were to be held today for Dr. G. Him a pioneer Abilene jurist who died Tuesday night. Judge Hill born in 1858 at Lagrange Texas came to Abilene in 1881 and served as city attorney county attorney district attorney and county judge. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Chicago reports Nosey Joe Lewis alias George A. Lewis, held in Detroit on murder links to Chicago's Moran outfit killings. A murder map found in his pocket traces Lake Michigan shore territory near the North Clark Street Garage where seven gangsters were executed last week. Deputy Chief Stege questions police involvement theories while noting possible cross fire between Moran rivals.
Congressional aid backed W. K. Henderson as the Federal Radio Commission hearings on KVOO Tulsa's request for KWKXH Shreveport continued. Louisiana officials urged his programing remain on the air and Henderson warned a "baggage car full of telegrams" would be produced to defend his 850 kilocycle channel. He denounced rivals calling him a German spy.
Paris reports the cabinet will ask the chamber of deputies to discuss ratification of France's signature to the Kellogg renunciation of war pact. The move follows discussions in Paris on the treaty's implications and timing for formal approval.
Senate scheduled action on penitentiary bills while House passed a chicken theft felony measure. A constitutional amendment to raise the governor’s salary to 12 000 annually was engrossed by the Senate. Free conferences on the pharmacy bill were rejected by the House as many local measures cleared both chambers during extended sessions.
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