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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
2
The case of Mrs. Catherine Robison versus W. B. English et al goes to the jury late today seeking $25,000 for injuries from a November 27 1927 collision near the mere farm. Testimony focused on who operated the bus and whether a partnership existed between English and Hale.
The article notes a public plan growing from 3 million to 10 million to create competing Harkness Houses in a college, modeled after Oxford's House concept with Christ centered leadership. Capitalists fund airplanes for prospecting while geologists ride with pilots in search of resources. A separate notice cites York jail terms for poisonous whiskey sellers: one year imprisonment and a $500 fine.
Five arrests were made by sheriff's department members on indictments returned by the grand jury. Pee Wee Cantrell Horace Wells Price Copeland and Sherman Stout are jailed for theft of high powered rifles from a hunter’s car. the car was abandoned after being driven out of town. C J Tipton and George Brown are held on liquor charges.
County Judge W. B. Howard was jailed in Childress Texas for 24 hours and fined $50 after being found in contempt. District Judge A. J. Fires jailed him for arriving late while acting as an attorney in several cases.
Robert E. Lee, four month old son of Mr and Mrs D A Lee, died shortly after midnight in a fecal hospital. Services will be held at Griggs chapel at 4 this afternoon with Dr Clark officiating. Burial will be in cemetery. Mr Lee of 715 Wer th Avenue is a prominent cement contractor.
A death message announces John Sturrier, a painter with Southwestern Bell Telephone, in the locate city. Officials note the Painter's union and others have failed. contact Mids Bennett at 9802 for details on the call.
The Industrial committee of the City Development discussed seven propositions at a meeting held today at the Amarillo hotel. J. industrial manager was reported on the proceedings.
Henry Arthur Jones, prolific author of about 70 plays, died at his London residence from lung congestion at age 77. In later years he turned to social topics, described recreation as hunting sedition, and in 1920-21 engaged in polemics against Bolshevism and writers H G Wells and George Bernard Shaw, some of which appeared in My Dear Wells.
The 41st Texas Legislature begins with a keen focus on the speaker race. Contenders include W R Montgomery of Edinburg and W S Barron of Bryan, with Cecil Storey of Vernon pushed as a possible compromise. The session also weighs highway bonds, water plans, and University land lease reforms amid Moore, Moody, and Miller discussions.
The nation faced its coldest winter weather as temperatures plunged from the Northwest to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Devils Lake North Dakota fell to 26 below, Asheville North Carolina hit 20 below, and New York recorded 12 above with strong winds and forecasts of continued frigid air.
Rafel Cia Del Castillo once a Pancho Villa general now sells electric equipment in Del Rio Texas. He is rumored to own a fine Mexico City home and is described as a nephew of former president Diaz. He has shifted to menial work after fleeing Mexico amid prior arrest attempts.
Local homeowners discuss creating a large Amarillo garden club to promote flower growing, with 1000 plus members, meetings to exchange tips, prize shows, and partnerships with the Board of City Development and civic groups. Suggestions requested via The Globe.
Acquisi tion of the Louisville Henderson and St. Louis Railway by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was tentatively approved in a report to the Interstate Commerce Commission by investigators. The news spans multiple cities with other brief items on figures and events from Augusta to Constantinople.
Dallas officials announced that no radical changes were expected in credit and banking policies in 1929. All officers of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank and its branches in San Antonio Houston and El Paso were rejected. Lynn P Talley remains district head with R. R. Colbert and R. B. Coleman as assistants and Fred Harris as cashier.
Governor Adams inaugurates with 11:55 a m salutes 21 guns on statehouse grounds before march to the inaugural hall. Chief Justice Denison will administer the oath to Gov Adams and ten other state officers. Pollock and Wheeler accompany Denison. Blair to read the Governor's message to a joint session.
Interstate bill at the Fair showcases five good acts this week. Tony in Peg O' My Sole provides brisk humor with Fanchon and four dancers. Harold Yates and Cooper Lawley sing popular numbers and exude personality. Lew Brice and Mae Clark spoof a bookmaker theme. Col. Fred Lindsay performs whip dexterity. Bruno the bear closes with Black Bottom and a wrestling finale.
Portland firemen learned a curious lesson when they arrived at an automobile fire at J. H. Reeves home. Mrs. Reeves had already extinguished the flames with a quart of milk, leaving Capt. W. L. Hicks and crew to observe the improvised method.
Reports describe Black Sea traffic halting with ships taking shelter along the Turkish shore. In Dallas J Doak Roberts, head of the Texas League, rests in hospital to recover from influenza ahead of the season. In Shanghai Tokyo messages note plans to send the Duke of Gloucester to Japan to present the order of the Garter to Emperor Hirohito, delayed by King George's illness. Eddie Stinson aims to regain endurance flight record next month. In Bucharest Queen Marie hosts a banquet for the twentieth anniversary of Princess Keana's birth with Premier Maniu and regents present.
Five bodies were recovered after the Calbuco eruption near Lake Llanquihue raising the death toll to 22. Carbineers report five families totaling 22 missing. Rescue boats operated on the lake while cattle were moved from ash covered grazing land. The eruption disturbance was subsiding.
Judge William Bondy denied the motion to set aside service on French defendants in the DOJ suit to dissolve the potash monopoly and halt anti-trust violations. Dallas, January 8. Ben C. Richards Jr. went to trial for forgery connected to the September 1 slaying of Orville Mathews, a bank employee and bettor in a $2000 senatorial bet.
Mrs William Bacon of Dallas plans a goodwill fine arts tour for Southwestern debutantes young men and older members. The party sails March 16 from New Orleans on the Hereida, visits Havana the canal zone and Guatemala with David Guion and other artists aboard. Representatives from 12 states may join, with state chaperones to be selected.
Funeral services for C. F. Gruner 73 Randall county farmer who died at his home eight miles south of Amarillo Monday will be held from Griggs chapel at 3 p m Wednesday officiated by Rev J M Fuller of the San Jacinto Methodist church. Burial in Llano cemetery. Pallbearers from Modern Woodmen lodge include M H Rockwell W E McCormick J R Gant W M Gouldy C E McPherson and G C Stewart.
Craig Colorado residents prepare to open a seven mile snow trail to Dr B A Arbogast's cabin for his funeral rites. The 84 year old physician died Sunday of influenza after a quarter century of free medical aid to cowboys homesteaders and ranchers. He lived simply and refused payment, often accepting produce or meat.
Austin dispatch reports Disciples of Ike Walton and Nimrod arranging funds for Governor Moody’s heir. Five families totaling 22 raise a savings account, already $25 for the newborn Moody. The Governor’s son also received a Trinity University scholarship at one day old, a noted record.
The crew of the Question Mark's ship ended a nearly week long flight with a 2 07 p m landing at Metropolitan airport. Five crewmen were pronounced fit by army doctors who called for rest. One engine failed completely two others weak and the third turning about 1500 rpm as the craft stayed aloft two hours longer than any aircraft and five hours longer than any airplane previously flown.
Mexico City report says insurgent Fernando Pedroza captured at El Gallo Jalisco was executed in Guadalajara. Natalio Espinosa and two followers were handed to authorities for trial at Largos after being captured at Laconcina. Surrender talks continue for Tehuantepec insurgents. Mendoza and 116 men surrendered in Morelos. Rebels to be paid 20 pesos per rifle 30 pesos per saddle and land parcels with tools.
City health officials issue a warning against buying uninspected meats. Fresh pork and country sausage not inspected are reportedly sold in violation of ordinance. Citizens urged to report violations to authorities.
Amarilloans are slow in buying dog licenses for the year says Miss Jewell Davidson city secretary. Only 55 licenses have been sold so far this year with about 750 expected for the year. Fees are 2 for females and 1 for males.
Five raids in a year leave Liyang residents murdered tortured abducted and property ruined. The Big Swords gang about 1000 strong broke through a city gate released 200 prisoners damaged the Public Safety Bureau and police, then looted for five hours before troops drove them off. They seized 78 prisoners and demanded nearly 1 million dollars in ransom. Several hostages were killed in villages to show resolve.
Gettysburg residents back naming one of the Navy's proposed 15 cruisers for the town. Congressman Franklin Menges will present the idea to the Navy Department if the 15 cruiser bill passes Congress.
Poem excerpt by Edgar A. Guest reflecting on summer flowers, books, and an easy chair as simple pleasures shared in friendship and the calm of domestic peace during a long life. The piece emphasizes joys found in home hearth, flowers, and mirth.
Markets report livestock and grain quotes across major hubs. Hog and cattle prices slide slightly with top hogs around 9.85 and cattle calves mixed. Chicago, Fort Worth and East St Louis listings show steady to weaker trends, while cotton futures and New York stocks reflect broad market softness.
Fresno County school board bought five barrels of red ink after a salesman warned of skyrocketing prices. The purchase drained funds, leaving the district short of other supplies as red ink was used for years beyond the original budget.
Dr H Taylor Cronk proposes ironing pockets with hot irons and disinfecting handbags to curb colds while noting handkerchiefs can harbor germs. An associated report mentions a theory that germs may be killed by AM radio waves transmitted over 250 miles with compact apparatus. A lighthearted item touts a soap that acts as its own scrub brush for lazy cleaners.
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