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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1924

Page

2

Fort Worth Livestock Prices Mixed as Markets Steady

Fort Worth market reports show cattle receipts 1 600 with steady prices across classes. Beeves range 3 50 to 8 0, calves 2 to 8, hogs 6 75 to 7 26, sheep lambs 12 50 to 14, stockers and goats listed. Kansas City follow-up notes 3 500 cattle and 9 000 hogs with beef steers around 8 19 to 8 25 and hogs 6 80 to 7 05 on the trade.

Fort Worth Lavestock Fort Worth Tex Kansas City Alex Hyman & Co Chicago New Orleans New York Dallas Star New York Weeny Sneer Houston Ae Ee E Chalmers Motors Crucible Steel Josden Weaothe General Motors Eway Kennicott Copper Marland Middle States Sinclair

Franks Weaken in London Ask For Redress Prompt

In London on February 28 both French and Belgian francs showed weakness while a business caller complained about a salesman from William's wholesale house. The voice advised first place a big order and then remove the salesman.

London Léte

Panhandle Livestock Producers to Convene in Amarillo

Livestock convention committees will meet in Amarillo with H C Harding urging full attendance. Mrs. Phebe K Warner will speak on Life in the Panhandle as It Is and as It Should Be. Judge Sam Cowan will address rates for livestock shipments and W W Turney will speak on the future of the industry. The Hereford sale by the Panhandle Hereford Breeders Association is expected to draw many, with about 50 whitefaces in auction and 200 to 300 in carload lots.

H. C. Harding The Panhandle Livestock Producers’ Association Panhandle Sam Cowan Fort Worth Cowan American National Livestock Association W. W. Turney Turney Texas and Southwestern Cattlemen's W. H. Shroyer Kansas Livestock Association Panhandle Hereford Breeders’ Association

Interest Shown in Suit Over Opera Tax

Emil F. Myers of Amarillo College of Music sues Ben Golding to stop $180 occupation tax demand after San Carlo Grand Opera visit. Myers asks injunction and nonpayment during Amarillo spring festival April 21 to 25. Dallas News note cites Fifth Court ruling that traveling shows cannot be taxed. law partly constitutional.

Emil F. Myers Amarillo College of Music Ben Golding Golding Mr. Myers San Carlo Grand Opera Company San Carlo Company Texas Myers Grand Opera Company Gelding Dallas News Fifth Court of Civil Appeals Guy Bert Dais Fred White Navarro County Ben F. Looney

Oswald Well Could Link Great Gas and Oil Fields

Kansas geologist Erasmus Haworth surveys Ellis and Russell counties and sees the Oswald wildcat as a potential connector between Amarillo gas wells and Alberta oil fields. He predicts a regional boom across the Great Plains as drilling concentrates in northwestern Kansas and similar structures prove productive.

Hays Kan Russell County Amarillo Tex Alberta Can Erasmus Haworth School of Geology and Mines University of Kansas Ellis Russell Haworth Great Plains el Paso Kansas Kansas City Oklahoma Burkburnett Ranger Professor Haworth

Town Revives as Oil Price Climbs

Orangefield, seven miles from Orange, Texas, has revived as crude oil prices rise. Three months ago half the businesses were vacant but the price boost spurred construction and bustling trade. Wells nearby push the proven field toward Orange field, and streets are busy again.

Orange, Tex Orangefield

Professor Scores College Students

Chicago Feb 28. Albert Walker Fitch former history professor at Amherst College told the National Educational association that large numbers of college students are drunkards and gamblers. He said they study little, chase money, matrimony, frothy literature and cards, and neglect religion, blaming parents for the decline.

Chicago Albert Walker Fitch Amherst College National Educational Association

Akron Drops Motor Bus Plan and Restores Streetcars

Akron abandoned its bus transportation plan and street cars, removed due to a franchise dispute. Streetcar service resumed as streets were cleared of ice and snow, while motorization failed to attract support. A temporary franchise with the tram company provides a 60 cent fare and a one cent transfer.

Aryzolt Tram

Bruner Named Real Estate Boards Committee Chairman

T M Bruner, local real estate dealer, has been appointed chairman of a committee by the National Association of Real Estate Boards. The national convention will be held in Washington in June.

T. M. Bruner National Association of Real Estate Boards Washington

Smith Signs 45 Million World War Veterans Bonus Bill

Governor Smith signed a 45 million dollar bill to provide a state bonus for world war veterans. The action was announced from Albany on February 28. The measure allocates funds to support veterans across New York.

Smith Albany N. Y

Banished emperor of the Klan warned on life and loyalty

A sharp barb about power and consequences targets a disgraced Klan figure. The remark plays on the idea that clinging to extremist loyalty can backfire, reflecting tensions within far right groups and their public reputations.

The Klan

Mrs W Mathewson dies at Amarillo home

Mrs Helen Evelyn Mathewson 53 wife of I W Mathewson died at the family home two miles northeast of Amarillo at 3 this morning. Survived by husband and four daughters Mrs J A Harris Mrs G H McCuistion Mrs A C Burleson Amarillo and Mrs C J Brown Denison. Funeral at 10 tomorrow at Buchanan Street Methodist Church with Rev G J Irvin. Pallbearers listed and Llano Cemetery burial.

Helen Evelyn Mathewson I. W. Mathewson Amarillo J. A. Harris G. H. McCuistion A. C. Burleson C. J. Brown Denison Texas Buchanan Street Methodist Church G. J. Irvin O. BE. King Oscar Griffin J. D. Stinson Less Whitaker E. R. Cox L. Ralston Llano Cemetery

Alleged Embezzler Nabbed in Los Angeles

John W. Wright a 21 year old former bookkeeper at the Commerce Union Bank and Trust company in Nashville Tenn was arrested in Los Angeles on a charge of embezzling 12000 from the bank. Detectives said the youth admitted the crime.

Los Angeles John W. Wright Commerce Union Bank and Trust Company Nashville

London dramatist misplaces dialect in dialogue

A London dramatist gives an American character a muddled dialect with lines like Bally weather by heck. The piece contrasts a kind lady admonishing violence with a boy defending labor unions in a Sunday setting, reported by the Life section.

London Loutaville Courier-Journal

Justified Exchange Between He And She

A terse dialogue captures a conflict where one person questions treatment and the other denies fair consideration. The exchange centers on perceived neglect and responses that reveal emotional distance.

Ludendorff Gift From Heaven Defense Says

In Munich on February 28 General Ludendorff was described by his defense as Germanys greatest general and sent from heaven amid the treason trial connected to the beer cellar putsch. The defense objected to the prosecutors claim of Ludendorffs weak following in certain areas. Most defense witnesses echoed this favorable view of Ludendorff.

Munich Ludendorff Germany Bavaria

Military Commission Probes Ft Leavenworth Prisoners

Leavenworth Kan Feb 28 The military commission examining punishments on prisoners with a view to clemency today began 238 cases in the disciplinary barracks at Ft Leavenworth Four hundred thirty eight federal prison cases have been reviewed and a report will go to the secretary of war in April Next week the commission will finish at Leavenworth and then move to Ft Jay New York for a similar inquiry

Leavenworth Kan Military Commission Ft.Leavenworth Secretary of War Ft. Jay New York

Woman May Receive Seat in Congress

New Orleans report says Mrs. James M. Thompson, daughter of Champ Clark, may be named to fill the late Garland Dupre’s seat. Though unconfirmed, her political inclination and backing by the old regular organization suggest she could win without opposition.

New Orleans Regular Garland Dupre James M. Thompson Champ Clark Thompson New Orleans Item

Fuqua Sends Congratulatory Telegram to Louisiana Governor-elect

Henry L. Fuqua, governor elect of Louisiana, is related to W H Fuqua. In Washington he sent a congratulatory telegram to the governor elect. The Daily Globe want ads promise results.

Henry L. Fuqua Louisiana W. H. Fuqua Washington Mr. Fuqua The Daily Globe the Daily Globe

Guardsmen disperse mob at Texas jail over Negro slayings

A guard unit arrived in Lufkin Texas to break up a nighttime riot at the county jail as a mob sought to seize Booker McMillan the suspect in a holdup and murder. The sheriff halted the riot before troops arrived and two men were wounded while one bystander was shot in the shoulder. McMillan was captured after a 24 hour chase and held under guard ahead of a Saturday trial.

Lufkin Tex Andy Sulzer National Guard Robert Blake Neff E. D. Wright Booker McMillan William Wells John Hudkins John Davis

English measure would abolish death penalty

London February 28 The Labor government revival of the death penalty controversy is mirrored in a bill planned for April 4 to abolish capital punishment in England except for military offenses. Rhys Davis notes Europe’s broad abolition trend and cites American homicide rates as evidence that abolition does not raise murder levels.

London England Rhys Davis M.P Home Affairs Home Secretary Howard League For Penal Reform Austria Holland Italy Russia Norway Portugal Rumania Sweden Esthenia Lithuania Belgium Denmark Finland Davis America Union Maine New Hampshire Vermont Wisconsin Massachusettes Michigan

Missouri Dean Targets Dateless Students For Dances

University of Missouri Dean Dessie Leach Priddy launches a drive against so called stags dateless youths at dances. She argues stags fuel irregularities at socials and plans to bar them from all university dances though no official action yet. Student body president Lawrence De Muth questions authority to regulate downtown dances. The move follows a raid two weeks earlier that led to eleven suspensions for late hours and drinking.

Columbia Dessie Leach Priddy University of Missouri Lawrence DeMuth Priddy Stags DeMuth

National Scout Director May Attend Meeting Here

T M Nelson announces that L L McDonald national camp director may attend the Scout leaders meeting in Amarillo April 15 16. Nelson says not less than 75 and perhaps 100 volunteer leaders will attend the Amarillo meeting and 25 Panhandle counties will organize a Panhandle council at the conference.

T. M. Nelson L. L. McDonald Scout Leaders McDonald United States Amarillo Mr. Nelson Panhandle

Man Legally Dead Goes On Trial For Murder Conspiracy

Ardunia Crusoe, a life prisoner from Aldrick Alabama, was declared legally dead by the supreme court. He faces trial in Columbia on a conspiracy to murder charge though he has no legal standing. If convicted, the offense is not capital and no further legal remedy exists.

Columbia Ardunia Crusoe Aldrick Ala Crusoe Supreme Court

Two Held for Trial in Murder of Aged Recluse

Dr. Kenn B. Uhis head of a sanitarium at Overland Park Kansas and Frank W. Leonard former patient were bound over for trial on charges of killing William Gibbs an aged recluse. The physician also faces charges of stealing stock valued at 102000 from Gibbs home.

Farmer Will Plant Section of Cotton

Amarillo area farmer Ps Parks plans 640 acres of cotton east of Amarillo and 1109 acres of oats. Parks, who lived in Amarillo three years ago, previously worked for B. F Avery Plow Co. He notes excellent soil this spring and records 43 inches of rain last year via his farm rain gauge.

Amarillo Ps Parks Parks B. F Avery Plow Co Mr. Parks

Missionary Dr Grenfell to Lecture at Canyon Lyceum

Dr Wilfred I Grenfell, renowned medical missionary, will address the West Texas State Teachers College students tomorrow night as part of the lyceum season. He will speak on Midst Snow and Ice in Labrador with illustrations, reflecting his worldwide honors for humanitarian work.

Canyon Wilfred I. Grenfell West Texas State Teachers College Grenfell West Texas State Teachers’ College Labrador Dr. Grenfell

Cotton education campaign to tour Panhandle by Rock Island lines

The Rock Island lines plan cotton education campaigns on their routes in the Panhandle from March 3 to 16, with stops in Amarillo on March 11. Three meetings per location will run morning afternoon and evening, featuring lectures, conferences, films, and demonstrations on cotton raising. Dozens of participants are listed, including speakers and representatives from cotton groups, the Ford company, and state agriculture authorities. All sessions are free and open to anyone interested in cotton production.

Rock Island Lines Panhandle Amarillo Spme Ford Company

Poultry Club Receives Texas Bank Support, Denver Official Says

M. B. Oakes agricultural agent for Denver addressed the Amarillo club, urging poultry raising in Texas. He noted bankers in Texas provided 148000 dollars to the poultry club and two years of payments left only 50 dollars. A Claude area farmer sells about 125 dollars worth of eggs every three weeks.

M. B. Oakes Denver Amarillo Texas Oakes Bankers of Poultry Club Claude Met

Canadian Insurance Man Confers in Amarillo on Panhandle Accounts

W. Studer of the American Central Life Insurance agency attended meetings in Amarillo with H. G. Cooper to discuss life policy business spanning thirty two Panhandle counties. Miss Naomi Trowbridge and local officials were mentioned as part of the client network.

Floyd, W. Studer Cafindian American Central Life Insurance Company Panhandle Amarillo H. G. Cooper Manele Ay Naomi Trowbridge Studer

Czech-Slovak School System Educates Vast Student Body

Nearly 200000 students attend 1646 industrial and vocational schools across Czecho-Slovakia. The institutions include Czech, German Magyar, Ruthenian and Czech-German groups, offering courses from architecture and electrical engineering to manufacturing trades like woodworking metals glass and textiles. The Daily Globe outlines the school roles.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kansas City Livestock William Music College Canada Edmonton Akron Amarillo Cotton & Grain Exchange J. W. Parkins Mgr F. M. Lefforge Insurance Furtiis Office Bivins Collins Drug Vo Defense Congress GOYV National Scout J. W. Collins Drug CO Polk Street Rock Island Mrs. _ Warner Judge LI J. T. Orr Cotton Growers’ Association Means Texas Agricultural Frank ST. Phillips West Agricultural College O. B Home Wade West Texas G Ber of Commerce D. Morris Motor Company K. J. Armour and Company National Stock Producers’ Association Beens Patton the Tailor Polk
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