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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1931

Page

2

Revolt in Panama City as rebels seize Presidencia

Rebels loyal to Dr Harmodio Arias storm the Presidencia in Panama City after a night of clashes. Eight killed in the opening hostilities as American troops guard the scene and civilians crowd Central Avenue seeking word on the situation.

Presidencia Hoase Arosement V. S Roy T. Davie United Press Panama Central Avenue Panama City Sossa Sixth Streets Chase National Bank United States Canal United States Legation Cathedral Plaza Central Police Station

Legge Denies Executive Session Statements as False

Legge writes that any discussion of what was said in a Senate committee executive session is highly improper to discuss, yet repeats that the statements attributed to him are absolutely untrue. He criticizes the exchange of personalities and asserts the hearing remarks are false.

Legge Senate

State funds exceed two million with payrolls held by banks

Hatcher said the deficiency shows the state has over $2,000,000 in funds, with more than $1,000,000 held by banks for October and November payrolls. The state cannot revert to cash basis until January ad valorem taxes are collected and deposited, and tax collectors have until February 1925 to make their taxa. Warrants would not be paid as fast as funds become available.

Hatcher

Bantam Hen Refuses Food After Mate Dies in Grief

Nancy Tam, a bantam hen in Los Angeles, has gone hungry for the third day after her mate Ebony Tam was killed for crowing. The widowing hen has stopped setting on a nest of eggs and shows signs of extreme distress over the loss.

Associated Preas Los Angeles Nancy Tam Ebony Tam Ebony Nancy

Amarillo to launch citywide odd jobs drive

The campaign aims to provide real work for the unemployed through neighborhood pledges to supply jobs such as waxing floors and mending furniture. Mrs. Palmer and city officials urge committees and civic groups to organize six task groups to promote paint and repair, civic improvement, railways, odd jobs, retaining workers, and publicity.

C. FE. Palmer Thompson

Tiny microbes power own electric batteries says Johns Hopkins

Dr Barnett Cohen of Johns Hopkins Medical School proves bacteria can form tiny electric batteries in their cells. Two spoonfuls of audibacteria can read about 1.0e-5 ampere per minute through 360 ohms. The piece muses on scale, electrons, and a warning about future historians noting prohibition era excess.

Johns Hopkins University Barnett Cohen Medical School

Banker Ends Life In Meade Bank Shakeup

Louis Boehler, 65, president of the Meade State Bank, Meade Kansas, killed himself this morning as state banking officials reported family troubles. The bank remained open and in good condition. Three individuals were injured battling a blaze, including G. H. Hilde, cut by glass, C. Doyle with a leg injury, and Jakue Bickman with leg and ankle injuries.

G. H. Hilde C. Doyle Jakue Bickman Associated Presa Topeka Kan State Banking Department Louis Boehler Meade State Bank Meade, Kans T. J. Rhodes State Bank BE. E. &. Ginnis Boehler

Elinor Smith Recognized for World Altitude Record

Freeport New York January 2 1930 Ela nor Smith was informed by the National Aeronautical Association that her world altitude record for women pilots in a heavy cabin monoplane at 27418 feet on March 10 1930 had been homologated and accepted by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale.

Associated Press Freeport N. Y Elinor Smith National Aeronautical Association of the United States Federation Aeronautic Internationale

New Strike of Gold Near Fairbanks Sparks Activity

A new gold strike is reported on Lower Gold Stream Creek near Fairbanks. Discovered by John Clauson and assistants, the find is expected to boost development of nearby deep ground of known value idle for years.

Fairbanks Alaska John Clauson

Widow Seeks Work in Urgent Appeal for Help

A widow, 36, writes seeking employment and assistance, describing dire need and appeal for opportunities and support to find work.

Tack

Funeral for W. P. Brooks Saturday at Griggs Chapel

Funeral services for Willie P. Brooks will be held Saturday afternoon at Griggs Chapel. He died Thursday at home in Kentucky at age 62. Burial follows at Memorial Park Cemetery. Surviving are two sons and two daughters, including Howard Brooks of Amarillo and Willie P. Brooks, and daughters Mrs. J. T. Cagle of Chicago and Mrs. J. W. Stout of Alamogordo New Mexico.

Griggs Chapel Willie P. Brooks Kentucky Robert Dores Church of Christ Billy Hudnall Roy Turner E. F. Almstead Clyde Bradford Lonnie Edwards Jon Dozier W. A. Barlow J. P. Hodge Hollis Russell V. M. Byar Chas. Dunlop Roy Brown Bil Hearne C. T. Matthews Wayne Glayluck W. van Landingham Harald Murphy Memorial Park Cemetery Brooks He Crest West Mill & Elevator Ifa Howard It Amarillo J. T. Cagle Chicago J. W. Stout Alamogordo New Mexic

Texas New Year Toll Tops Eleven Dead in Holiday Deaths

A Dallas dispatch reports 11 New Year deaths in Texas from autos, drownings, and self harm. Notable victims include James C. Smith in Fort Worth, J C Higgins Amarillo, and Thomas J Hart of San Antonio crushed near Fredericksburg.

Ee United Press Dallas Texas James C. Smith Fort Worth J. C. Higgins Prairie Oil and Gas Co Amarillo Panhandle San Antonio Fredericksburg John Shook Hart Dave Henley Wichita Falls R. H. Cook Post W. H. Teel San Augustine W. H. Allen Claude Johnston C. Smith Gin and Coal Company San Marcos W. B. Sargent Becker Kemp

Marines battle in Nicaragua as insurgent ambush erupts

The report describes a New Year clash in Ocotal with 25 marines leading a swift response after an ambush. Casualties were evacuated by air to Managua, while Marine aviation conducted patrols in search of insurgents believed to have fled into Honduras. About 1,000 marines remain in Nicaragua under Col. Frederick L. Bradman, a reduced force from a 1928 peak.

Joseph J. Tavern Ceotal Managua Marine Honduras Ocotal Achuapa United States Nicaragua Nicaraguan National Guard Marine Corps National Guard Matiguas Frederick L. Bradman Nicaraguan Constabulary

Democratic National Committee Reports 1930 Funds and Debts

Expenditures for 1930 totaled 612647 reported to the House clerk. The Republican Congressional Campaign Committee spent 264995, and the Republican Senatorial Committee 50203. The Democratic National Committee closed the year with a 636222 deficit, of which 225250 was owed to chairman John J. Raskob.

Associated Preas Washington House Democratic National Committee Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Republican Senatorial Committee John J. Raskob

Clinic Work for Students to Be Resumed in Amarillo

Physical examinations of Amarillo's school children will resume likely Tuesday, says Dr. Benjamin M. Primer, director of the Amarillo Potter County health unit. Exams started at Glenwood School after the holiday break. Findings show over 75 percent of children have defective teeth, spurring talk of a part time dental clinic. A tonsil clinic was held at Northwest Texas Hospital for those unable to pay for medical care.

Mre H. Madden The Pierian Club Welfare Association Federation Amarillo Benjamin M. Primer Amarillo-Potter County Glenwood School F. P. Miller Northwest Texas Hospital

Mother of Rebekahs Dies in Denton Funeral

Mrs Ora McKinney Davis 178 died after long illness at Denton home. Widow of S R Davis pioneer, she was past president of the Rebekah Assembly in Texas and a leading organizer of the group. Funeral services set for tomorrow.

United Press Denton Texas Ora McKinney Davis Rebekahs S. R. Davis Rebekah Assembly

Multiple Banks Fail To Open On Jan 2 Across States

The Fort Wayne Avenues State Bank of Indianapolis and Garrett Savings & Loan Association failed to open. Pontotoc Bank of Pontotoc also closed for liquidation. Inter-State National Bank in Helena remained shut, leaving one bank in Phillips County. Bank of Monongahela Valley in Morgantown closed temporarily awaiting reorganization. Lawrence Avenue National Bank in Chicago closed amid a robbery and kidnapping probe. Frank H Warder’s bribery conviction was affirmed by an appellate court.

Associated Press Indianapolis Fort Wayne Avenues State Bank of Garrett Savings & Loan Association of Garrett, Ind Pontotoc Miss Bank of Pontotoc State Banking Department Helena, Ark Inter- State National Bank Phillips County Bank of Marvell Marvell New York Frank H. Warder Appellate Division Supreme Court Morgantown W. Va Bank of the Chicago Federal Bank Examiners Lawrence Avenue National Bank

Taber Quits as Soldiers Home Officials

Austin, Jan 2. Claude Teer, chairman of the Texas state board of control, announced resignations accepted for A W Taber superintendent of the Confederate Soldiers Home in Austin, storekeeper H S Lawson, and physician T Hairston. The resignations followed the state auditor's report and will be formally stated after the board meeting.

Associated Press Austin Claude Teer State Board of Control A. W. Taber Confederate Soldiers Home H. S. Lawson T. Hairston Teer

Candy blast source sought by officers

Police in Dallas seek the source of candy covered torpedoes after one exploded at a New Year party injuring hotel clerk E. H. Bowman. Bowman bit into what he thought was candy, causing a jaw fracture and two missing teeth. he remained unconscious for several hours.

Associated Press Dallas Texas E. H. Bowman Bowman

Wildorado Victim Two Term Felon Identified

Amarillo police identified Joe Wilson alias J F Carnie the man killed while burglarizing the Wildorado Grain and Mercantile store twenty miles west of Amarillo He had served two terms in the Fort Madison Iowa state penitentiary His first term was for entering a railroad car and his second for receiving stolen property He was on parole at the time of death

Joe Wilson Wildorado Department of Justice Bureau of Criminal Identification Wilson

Believe Boys Did Produce Robbery at Central Produce

Burglars entered Central Produce Company store No. 8 at 300 Jackson Street through a broken front window. Only a few bars of candy and cartons of cigarettes were taken. Company officials at store No. 1 on 813 Van Buren Street suspected juvenile involvement.

Central Produce Company Jackson Street van Buren Street

Harman Motors To Show 1981 Oakland and Pontiac Models

Harman Motor Company at 1009 Polk Street will host a one day showing of the 1981 Oakland and Pontiac models in Amarillo. All models will be on display from morning until 10 30 p m, with the event running tomorrow. A separate San Antonio fatality is reported where Thomas J Hart 30 died after brakes locked on a steep Fredericksburg road hill seven miles from the city.

Amarillo Harman Motor Company Polk Street Associated Preas San Antonio Fredericksburg Thomas J. Hart L. J. Hart Consoll Curtiss Davison Delawar Dela Den Kiogata Detroit Dupont Eastman Eaton A Goa Ao Electric Endicott Erie Raft Freeport Fox Film al Frisco General General Mi General Ra Gillette Saf Glidden Coom Goodrich Goodyear Gotham Silk Graham Pai Oe Ae O' Grigsby Great North Hahn Houdaille Hudson Motogin Cen Hupp Motors Inspiration C International International Oe Johns Manvil Lorillard Tobacce Louisville Gas One Mack Trucks Mathieson Alka Wes MK & T RR Miami Copper Missouri Pacific Montgomery Wage Murray Corporaty National Dairy H Aeath National Biscuit Weet National Power New York Centra Wee National Cash NY NH & H Nevada Corporation Fadeecets Northern Pacifie RR Ae Ae Oliver Farm Implement Paramount Publix Tees Packard Motor Car J C Penney Company Pennsylvania RR Pillsbury Flour Mills Public Service of NJ Pullman Aee Radio Corporation Keith Orpheum Remington Rand Reo Motor Car Reynolds Tobacco B Republic Iron Steel Schulte Tee Big Sears Roebuck Pee Ee Simmons Company Eevee Studebaker Corporation Southern Pacific Teras Gulf Trans-American Union Pacific United Aircraft & Transport United Cigar Stores United Corporation United Fruit United Carbon Union Gas Improvement Sess U S Gilly Union Carbide Teeersesens U S$ Pipe & Foundry U S Steel Universal Pipe & Radadae Vanadium Corporation Warner Bros Picture Seseveey Warren Bros Co Qi Western Maryland Western Union Westinghouse Electric Westinghouse Air Brakes Woolworth Co Republica Atlantic Reignet Peneee Lm Barnsdalar Gulf of Penn Houston O Humble New York In F Clarke Mexican Seaboard Mid-Continent Allied Chemical & Dye Ae Pan-American Toe Rui Allegheny Petroleum Corp . Vaedeer Fil Allis Phillips Imers Pierce Pet Amerada Corporation American Foreign Power Prairie O.°& Greet American Canary Prairie American Power & Lig Shell Union Kansas American Tobacco J. One Amer Wat Wks & Elec Anaconda Teeenee Bory Calif N.Y At&s FAR Tee Indiana Auburn Auto Texas Corpeneee Ait Aviation Corporation Tex Pac Ld & Trt Aldwin Baltimore & Ohio RR Jendix Aviation Sone Oocks Amer Bucyrus Erie Austin Bulova Watch Associated Gas Nec Burroughs Adding Machine Canadian Marconi Oe California Packing Co Canada Dry Canadian Pacific One Columbia Picture Celotex Company Cerro de Paseo Elee Bond & Share Pry

Pallbearers and Honorary Attendees Listed for Topeka Service

Active pallbearers named for the Topeka service include D. G. Hume and D. W. Britain among others. Honorary pallbearers span a wide group including W. H Fuqua, R. C. Ware, B. T. Ware, A. H. Ware, Ray Wheatly, and many more.

Topeka Kansas D. G. Hume D. W. Britain N. H. Mohler E. O. Feierabend J. N. Riggs C. B. Johnson W. H Fuqua R. C. Ware B. T. Ware A. H. Ware Ray Wheatly Chas, Fisk A. E. Winsett R. D. Gist R. S. Killough W. R. Patterson Gee. Stapleton T. E. Durham C. M. Umphries Ben H. Stone J. C. Gulerie P H. Seewald P. A. H. Blackburn Walter Blackburn J. B. Hutchison D. W. Mays Wash George J. C. Paschall R. McManus C. W. A. Granholm Will van Landingham J. R. Hitchcock F. E. Edwards R. C. Martini John Dyer F. L. Myers A. E. Meyer E. E. Machovec W. W. Kelly Wm. Pirschell A. B. Robertson Avery Turner D. L. Middleton Bowman Jarrett C. Doud J. W A. A. Graham R. Wilson Earl Mayne A. M. Howe Grant Hale W. H. Carwile J. H. Kilgore C. E. Hand Fred Hart E. L. Conner H. O. Wagner Ira Brown W. B. Beck L. C. White H. S. Bishop R. L. Thompson F. M. Mullen David Chalmers F. M. Lefforge W. B Allen G. G. Ordway R. A. Campbell

Slaying Sparks Nationwide Tulsa St Louis Kansas City Links

The 24 year old woman and Quinn married in St Louis in February 1928 after being charged together with robbery with firearms in Kansas City. Potter traced a cushion from Quinns car to Oklahoma City for chemical analysis. no blood result confirmed. Rewards totaling 800 spurred a broad search with many suspects arrested in Oklahoma towns and then released.

Tulsa St. Louis Kansas City Quinn Potter Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Resolved New Year outlook contrasts with cotton price trends

The text notes a New Year resolution tone amid cotton market activity. It describes mixed sessions with small gains early, general declines into noon, light offerings, some foreign buying later, and steadier late-morning trading as weekly mill takings brighten sentiment. Cited markets include Liverpool and New Orleans wires with March May and July contracts fluctuating.

Liverpool Federal Farm Board New Orleans Associated Press Washington

Markets Narrow Hogs and Cattle Lead Regional Quotes

Kansas City reports hogs steady to 8.00 top with bids around 6.75 for sows and calves varying by weight. Chicago and St Louis listings show hogs up to 8.45, cattle and vealers mixed with modest gains. Fort Worth and New York markets indicate broad uplifts in hog and lamb prices, with cotton and produce also moving slightly.

Kansas City Associated Press Chicago Sheen Fort Worth U. 8 ST. Louis East ST. Louis U. S PD. A

Radio schedule highlights on WJZ WEAF and WABC networks

Radio programs fill the week with WJZ afternoon talks at 12 45 CST and 15 minute slots thrice weekly including Sundays. WEAF hosts Saturday 10 45 PM appearances. concert orchestra and Cavaliers with Jessica Dragonette on WEAF. Elizabeth Lenox with the Chocolateers on WJZ. Armenian National Art Chorus 7 00 7 30 PM with Midwest WABC topics. Irvin S Cobb guest with mixed chorus and orchestra at 8 30 PM on WJZ. Songbirds on WEAF with Aguilar Lute Quartet Madrid on WABC at 9 PM.

WJZ WEAF Cavaliers Jessica Dragonette Weaf and Chain Elizabeth Lennox The Chocolateers Armenian National Art Chorus WABC Irvin S. Cobb WJZ and Associates Chain Columbia Concerts Corporation Aguilar Lute Quartet Madrid Wabc Network

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