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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1927
Page
8
Local Amarillo market list items include hens over 4 pounds under 4 pounds, springs, old and young stock, butter, rollers two pounds and under. Prices show 16 to 28 cents per unit.
Hogs in Chicago total 50 000 with prices across weight classes posted heavy hogs at 11.70 to 11.95 per cwt and packing sows around 10.60 to 11.35. cattle 12 000 slow with steers near 12.00 and vealers up to 12.00. sheep 29 000 slow with wool lambs 12.00 to 12.75. East St Louis hogs 14 000 lower top 12.15. cattle 3 000 calves 1 200 steady with vealers to 14.25. corn and oats firm. wheat seen lower on Argentina shipments. New York cotton opens strong with March near 13.42 and October around 14 cents amid gains and later realisations.
Cotton in New Orleans opens two points down on January, then climbs as domestic consumption remains bullish. March, May and July contracts rise, with late-session gains trimmed by profit taking. prices retreat toward the day’s lows with some realisation among buyers. Other markets report steady butter and eggs prices, mixed stock activity in New York, and firm foreign exchange rates.
The separation case against Count Salm continued after December 9 with letters read in court. The American notes one unread letter in which the countess expressed love, planned to seek money in New York, and urged reconciliation in Paris. The Countess, heiress to 40 million, wed in 1924. their son was born in 1924 and a 1925 pursuit of reconciliation failed.
The corporation court heard a steady docket of traffic violations this morning. Judge E. A. McKinnon sentenced offenders for running red lights speeding and illegal parking with appropriate penalties.
Governor elect Moody said he will not decide on highway commission appointments until the Ferguson appointees are disposed of by the senate. He denied pledges or obligations to specific men and noted an executive session of the senate to consider Ferguson’s selections.
In the Norris murder case the jury pool is vetted as jurors reveal past Klan membership or denial. District Attorney Martin questions veniremen on secret society ties while defense contests the line of inquiry. Prosecution and defense clash over the death penalty and jury selection amid coverage of an Italian rail wireless upgrade.
The piece notes widespread unrest in Mexico with religious agitation, railway arson, and a Virgin of Guadalupe miracle sightings provoking public opinion. It cites American oil interests shaping events and comments on international vaccination zeal and a critique of overwork, through the lens of a columnist.
The House Agriculture Committee approved the McNary-Haugen farm relief measure by a 13 to 5 vote in Congress. The proposal aims to stabilize crop prices and support farmers amid market fluctuations and economic pressures.
Amarillo barber Ol Leveritt opens a new shop on Sixth Street in the Oliver-Eakle building joining his popular local business. Leveritt, a Rotary member, is noted for long hours and hard work that built his earlier success.
Group 3 winner of the last quarter's attendance contest ran today's Rotary program. Nick Nichols, chairman, urged better attendance and introduced A. S. Spencer who spoke on What Regular Attendance Does For the Club. Dr. R. A. Duncan discussed What the Individual Gets Out of the Club, and Fred Bone spoke on What We Can Do To Improve Our Attendance, with Guy Saunders presiding.
Lucille Elmore, star of Stepping Stones, will perform at Santa Fe reading room in the municipal auditorium Friday at 8 pm. The Lucille Elmore Concert company includes Paul Friend and Gladys Bitzer with songs and dances, James Gittenger on piano, and E. O. Elmore as assistant manager. Free admission. Santa Fe employees invited.
John Candler son of Bishop Warren A. Candler filed for divorce in Dekalb county from Henrietta Hammond Candler. He cites her alleged free love beliefs and uncontrollable temper and seeks custody of their two children Adelaide Martin 16 and Florrie George 18. The couple wed in April 1910 in Baltimore and separated in November 1925.
Rabbi Joshua Sperka invites the public to hear his sermon on Judaism vs. Christianity at 8 o clock Friday night in the Ep?scopal church annex. He will speak about My New Year s Eve Experiences in this address.
County Treasurer Jim Shea says he is well along on his first quarterly report for 1927 despite recent illness. The routine document covers the county's expenditures and receipts and is approved by the commissioners' court before payment duties pass to the treasurer.
Austin January 13. Speaker R L Bobbitt faces a heavy workload as he selects twelve side committees and names a clerk for each from 186 applicants. A committee worked past midnight testing candidates to ease his load while twenty six committee referrals awaited action as the third day of sessions opened.
In Cleveland officials report more than forty girls aged 13 to 16 left school, obtained marriage licenses, and wed in the past three months. Investigations by George E. Whitman show many were in ungraded classes for mentally challenged children or in early elementary grades, prompting drastic action by the school system.
Nine arrests were made last night at the Armory on charges of gambling. Police and court officials stated the organization will not tolerate violations and will cooperate with police to stop illegal activity.
Amarillo police try to locate W. W. Taylor a local brick layer to inform him of his grandmother s death in Kansas City Cecil Taylor sends a telegram from 1216 Cleveland Street Kansas City asking Mr Taylor to contact him about the death notice He is expected to be in the city for the message delivery.
Mrs H Schantal of Des Moines Iowa joins Madame Mc Ewen s Beauty shop at 607 Polk Street as specialist in facial work and permanent waving. She previously managed L Esprit d Amour Beauty Culture school in Des Moines.
Miss Laura V. Hamner county Superintendent says applications for examinations for teacher certificates must be filed by the twentieth of the month prior to the test dates. The 1927 exams are February 4 and 5, April 1 and 2, June 4 and 5, July 1 and 2, August 5 and 6, September 2 and 3, and December 2 and 3.
President Coolidge applauds work by women vice chairmen of Republican state committees and their voting duty. He praises responses to voting in 1920 1924 and 1926, noting no mention of 1928. In Glendale Jim Jeffries wins dog ownership dispute, claiming the white poodle he raised. Tulsa report notes potential $100 million tax refund issue to white landowners if Uncle Sam cannot tax profits. oil stockholders threaten suit if Philadelphia ruling stands.
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