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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1927
Page
2
Livestock markets report cattle and hog sales from Chicago and East St Louis with prices for hogs, sows, and cattle. Grain and potato markets, butter and eggs, poultry, and cotton futures in New York and New Orleans summaries accompany stock market activity and foreign exchange.
The Travis county grand jury indicted former representatives Dale and Moore on bribery counts. Mike Hogg, son of the late governor, was sworn in as a legislator replacing the late Norman G. Kittrell. A libel bill aims to allow publication of meetings under new terms. Hunt McCaleb, former Fort Worth Record editor, is dead in Hot Springs. Governor Moody reprieved George J. Hassell for thirty days. Eleven pardons denied by Moody on pardons board reports. Fred Skidmore, pardoned twice, sentenced to six years for burglary. A bill seeks to move Willacy county from Corpus Christi to Brownsville judicial district.
In Washington on February 24 Senator Robinson Republican Indiana assailed Reed's handling of campaign fund inquiries. Reed replied accusing Robinson of a cowardly insinuation. The story also notes nearly 200000 people attended Melbourne's recent agricultural show.
The Automobile show committee promises a grand program with an eight piece orchestra and four vaudeville acts at the fairgrounds next Tuesday to Thursday. Headlining is Norene Thrash with partner Frank Mack, backed by Gertrude Sheffield, Doris Browne, and Lewis Hardin. Tickets are fifty cents for adults, children free with parental admission.
Ratliff, a youth promoter, accuses Deaner and Captain Pete Anderson of plotting to defeat his $225,000 funding contract by selling mine stock. He says he was made president with 160,000 shares, later learned Deaner gained control, and forged papers to prove Ratliff owned stock. He recounts assaults, arrests, and travels from Seward to Amarillo and Clovis as part of the alleged scheme.
Congress meets at noon as House considers a naval bill conference report. Senate and House committees examine Lake diversion hearings and Judge Cooper impeachment procedure. Foreign relations again reviews Borah resolution to study Nicaragua and Mexico.
Marie Ortiz, 19, is dead and Abdel Mendez, 28, her companion, seriously wounded from a Wednesday night slash attack in San Antonio. A 20-year-old Rockdale youth is held by police.
Demand for red diamonds rises after a large Transvaal gem discovery. An eighteen-carat stone tops $15,000, a six-carat gem sold for $4,500, ruby-red stones fetch $3,000 per carat, and a near perfect white diamond brings $110 per carat. Mrs. D Nobles, formerly Perthe Nobles, visits Amarillo. she now lives in Barstow California after marrying.
A truce was proclaimed ending a five day walkout by Shanghai workers against Marshal Sun Chuanfang. Thousands returned to work as funds and security concerns waned amid reports Li Paochang agents kidnapped Cantonese agitators in the French concession and international settlement, fate unconfirmed.
The 108th civil district court with Judge W. E. Gee reduces civil and criminal caseloads for Potter County. Grand jury returns 15 indictments bringing term total to 109. over 200 cases expected. District Attorney Leo Sparks faces staffing strain while county and two justice courts also demand attention. Local bar, Amarillo groups, and lawmakers praise timely relief.
Philadelphia Feb 24 The Associated Press reports Chief Justice Taft and the widows of Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt may owe federal income tax on annuities from Andrew Carnegie's estate. The circuit court reversal means these annuities are taxable. Taft receives 10000 annually and Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Roosevelt 5000 each. South Australia plans fifty miles of bituminous concrete highway costing nearly 2 million dollars.
Captain Amundsen arrived in Amarillo and, after a brief interview in the hotel, prepared for talks at the city auditorium at 3 15 pm and 8 15 pm for The Globe News educational feature aiding the Tri State Fair. He plans three years of lectures and will compare Arctic and Antarctic regions, noting the north pole area is a vast frozen sea.
Amarillo promoters pack the New Globe with over 4,000 schoolchildren and guests as Captain Roald Amundsen discusses the pole voyage, oil drilling, and his friendship with Dr. Cook amid silvered snow and ice imagery. He recalls 80 below sleeps, 16 hours work, and a perilous start for the north pole flight.
On her one hundredth birthday a Notts woman celebrated by winning a game of whist. Meanwhile Tasmania outlines plans to start automobile road construction costing about half a million dollars.
A quirky farewell note closes the railroad themed column The Globe regrets this space and bids readers goodbye after a long run. The writer reflects on personal weariness and the end of the feature as readers are thanked for their tolerance and support.
The Senate approved a Norris resolution asking Secretary Kellogg whether firms linked to Edward L. Doheny Harry F. Sinclair or the Mellon interests hold concessions in Mexico or have accepted New Mexican oil concessions. No debate occurred.
In Pittsburgh today a 20 cent reduction to 2.05 per barrel was posted for Corning crude oil with six other Pennsylvania grades cut 16 cents. New recreation buildings are planned at Pearl and Hilo harbors in Hawaii and several power development projects are proposed in Mexico.
An advertisement from Randall Drug Co. touts McMullens Formula as fast relief for congestion bronchial passages and colds. It is recommended for stubborn cough catarrh bronchial troubles and weak lungs and urged to be kept in every home.
Advertisement from Post Office Drug Co. claims Lavoptik soothes eye inflammation quickly. The copy describes red, swollen eyes and states a few applications restore normal appearance. Address: 612 Vayfor Street.
Eight high school students were injured when their car overturned while returning from Floyda da in Lockney. Bert Shelton Loret ta Bagley and Hazel Anderson were in critical condition, others Raymond Ragle Cullen Riley J B Harper Roberta Broyles and Orvis Seale suffered non life threatening injuries. Fifteen physicians treated the injured and authorities noted the group was brought to town by a farmer for care.
Gov. Dan Moody selected Will Tucker of Longview as state game fish and oyster commissioner to succeed the resigned T. E. Hubby of Waco. Tucker's nomination was expected to go to the Senate for confirmation today.
Austin February 24 The highway commission said lax enforcement left only about seven tenths of Texas automobiles registered since January 1, the legal deadline. It announced a reorganization of its force to ensure effective registration and collection of license fees.
Advertises Dr Blosser’s Remedy for chronic catarrh and frequent colds. The product is smoked in a small pipe or cigarette to deliver medicine to head, nose, throat and lungs. Claims avoid cubebs and habit forming drugs and help conditions like catarrh deafness hay fever asthma and bronchial irritation. Available in pocket packs from drug stores.
Amprillo Rotary members enjoyed entertainment by Jerry Rodman brother in law of Dr. E H Morris with piano by Mrs Myers. Frank Butler reported on the Texas Bankers Association district meeting in Port Worth with Elmer Renfro delivering an optimistic banker outlook for 1927. A new Pampa Rotary club formed with twenty four members was praised, and Amarillo district conference in Waco set for March 24 to 26.
L A Ryluski and Roshea Doherty Horton Batman and Francie Mathews receive licenses. Victor Lamar Ballow and Lanore Leslie are licensed. Ray Taylor and Dessie Gravy also obtain marriage licenses in a local civil record.
Persistent coughs and colds linger and irritate the system. Creomulsion, a creosote based emulsion, soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits bacterial growth while delivering creosote to the bloodstream. It claims to ease bronchial conditions and rebuild after colds or flu with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
An advertising blurb touts Zemo as a pleasant liquid that banishes blotches blackheads ringworms and pimples for clear smooth skin. It claims use anytime and lists prices AI druggists sixty cents and one dollar.
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