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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
2
A fragmented diary style column recounts a quail obsession with dozens of birds gifted or hunted over a night in a Mississippi setting. The author narrates eating attempts and odd medical experiments while detailing friends neighbors and a humorous digression about radishes and blood tests.
Postcards from Mr and Mrs Frank Lee of Oklahoma City are shown. The Lees include a granddaughter of a local contact and photos of their family. A high class housekeeper with Amarillo experience seeks work, has strong references, can run a house and serve as a practical nurse. Phone 9212.
Dear old Tack questions holes on the border and asks Mr. Hoover to give serious attention to the issue. The writer claims to know of significant good that should be pursued, noting continued discussion on page 12.
The bill funds construction of 240 millimeter howitzer emplacements in Oahu and 16 inch gun works at Bruja Point Canal Zone, plus minor canal zone armaments. It increases National Guard strength by 2,000 to 190,000 and allocates 97,000 for guard camps and 11,541,168 for drill pay. Fort Bliss gets NCO quarters at 150,000 and barracks totaling 870,000, with 30,000 for a post signal center.
The Morgan firm, second only to the Rockefellers in size, admitted three sons of Morgan partners as new partners. The move marks a shift from inherited fortunes to enduring wealth built through family lineage, as these heirs join the ranks of the famed financial house.
Frank Norfleet arrives in Austin to investigate the death of Lawrence Lumsden, a former Texas University student found dead in a parked car with a pistol. The coroner ruled death by pistol shot from an undetermined hand. Norfleet, acquainted with the Lumsdens of Wilson near Lubbock, says he was asked to continue the inquiry.
George P. Owens was arrested by police on forgery charges after signing the name of C A Finley a prohibition agent in Albuquerque to a telegram to Finleys sister in Clovis requesting money. He was identified by West Union officials and is described as a parolee from the New Mexico state prison who was ordered to stay out of the state.
Funeral services for Mrs. R Hale who died at the family residence 906 North Pierce were held from the Assembly of God church at 1 30 this afternoon. Rev Guy Shields officiated with pallbearers J B Leach A A Price J W St John J W Beebes J P Newman and R W Slaton. Burial was in Llano Cemetery with Griggs in charge.
London reports on January 3 that King George remains seriously ill but the royal bedside conveys an encouraging tone. Officials say recovery will likely be slow and difficult, with the king entering the seventh week of illness.
President Portes Gil announced a two month plan to pacify the nation by accepting insurgent surrenders with safe conduct home. Insurgents will receive 20 pesos for rifles and 50 pesos for saddles plus land and farming implements. Benjamin Mendona and 46 followers agreed to government terms. Negotiations target chief tains in Jalisco and Guerrero.
Governor Long rejects a death sentence commutation after reviewing the Lebouef murder in 1927. He stresses strict enforcement to curb crime and cites no extenuating circumstances. The case involves Dreher Lebouef and Beadle with conflicting testimony and a pending execution set for Saturday.
Amarillo officers credited with leading the arrest effort across the Panhandle. Donley county sheriffs Texas rangers and deputies praised for combined action. Officials say continued cooperation and prosecutions will keep the Panhandle free of crooks.
A Boy Scout troop will be organized at East Tenth Street Methodist Church next week at 7 30 p m J L Pate Sunday School superintendent called the meeting. All boys interested in joining should attend.
A sensational trial in Bayou Teche draws elite families and locals as Dr Dreher and Mrs LeBoeuf stand accused in a murder plot that included deception, disguise, and a staged meeting. Beadle pleads guilty and faces life, while Dreher and Mrs LeBoeuf appeal to the US Supreme Court.
Seven Panhandle superintendents replied to a Panhandle Plains of Texas plan to foster correspondence between local school children and peers at state fairs in Kansas Nebraska and Iowa. Over 2700 children registered at exhibit booths. letters will describe agricultural possibilities of the Panhandle. First officials reporting include W A Clark Jr Plemons H P Webb Olton Ferman M Sawyer Farwell H T Barton Clarendon Junior College Clarendon H A Finch Dalhart A Dickenson Lipscomb C L Rickell Shamrock.
More than 250 people are expected for the Amarillo Real Estate board annual banquet at the Amarillo hotel Friday night. About 200 tickets have been sold, with many firms not yet reporting. Dr. R. P. Parnells will be toastmaster and Dr. Clark Buckner of the First Christian church will be principal speaker. The event includes real estate men, bankers, and officials, with music and entertainment planned.
Hogs run 9 000 head with steady to 20 cent declines and top at 8.70 for 170 210 pound select stock. cattle and calves about 2 609 and 400 respectively with mixed gains up to 16.60 for 1100 1500 pound slaughter steers and 12.50 16.50 for 50 1100 pounds. sheep 8 000 head slow but steady with ewes and lambe seeking 14.50 15.50 for good bids. Chicago market reports hogs 59 000 head with 10 15 cent declines and top at 9.00 on a large load.
Hogs, cattle and sheep prices and receipts for Fort Worth and East St Louis markets with figures for weights, grade, and totals. Cotton and grain markets in New York New Orleans and Chicago with bids, declines, and daily mode for March May and July contracts.
A brief vignetting of a small tired woman sweeping the office hall while others hurry past without a glance or thought. The scene emphasizes quiet labor and social indifference to a weary cleaner.
A weary mother speaks through verse of her daily toil cleaning muddy floors while hoping her little boy grows to promise. She reflects on whether luck or effort shapes a child's future, and what she endures for him.
The opening of today’s stock market showed an upward price trend with many issues reaching new highs since 1927. International Telephone and Westinghouse Electric led gains, while Paramount Famous Lasky and Kennecott Copper posted notable early advances across diverse sectors.
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