14 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1929
Page
1
Educating Amanullah and the four dimensional view are discussed as a bold idea. The piece links finance to reform and explores how a young reformer could alter structure and policy.
Arthur Brisbane notes a massive merger plan led by J. P. Morgan's firm forming a two billion dollar combine in power gas and public service companies. He cites Rockefeller holdings and asserts one share in ten plus brains could dominate large industries.
A column riffs on science’s four dimensions and Einstein, noting potential shifts in cosmology and the era’s ideas. It also recounts King Amanullah’s failed Afghan reforms from Western dress to female education and the subsequent backlash and reversals. The piece closes with a Pennsylvania witch killing case and a critique of capital punishment.
The judiciary committee began considering the Jones Edge resolution to authorize a $50,000 nine member commission after March 4 to assess enforcement and the law. The Harris amendment to the deficiency bill seeks $25 million more for enforcement next year, totaling $38.5 million. objections arise from Mellon and Senate opponents argue over prior investigations.
Monday actions include the House taking up a War Department appropriation bill while the Senate weighs the Kellogg treaty. House committees press tariff hearings and civil aviation radio commission renewal. Senate commerce resumes coal regulation hearings. Foreign Affairs debates calendar simplification.
President elect Hoover met at breakfast with former secretary of state Charles Evans Hughes. They discussed the international situation, Latin American affairs, prospective secretary of state appointees, and sought Hughes advice on prohibition amid Hughes’ campaign emphasis.
Frank W. Weeden, 51, an escaped insane patient, calmly describes the killing of Dr. Ransom H. Sartwell superintendent of the Rhode Island state hospital for mental diseases. He fired two birdshot charges through Sartwell’s home window and says the act would improve conditions at the hospital.
Fort Worth church fire that destroyed the First Baptist building grievously damaged the church and Sunday school, with losses near 100000. District Attorney Stuart pushed an incendiary theory and prepared to present to a grand jury after oil and gasoline residue tests.
Dr. James J. Walsh a renowned physician editor and lecturer from New York City will speak at the high school auditorium Wednesday night at 8 o'clock under the Knights of Columbus. The address titled A Life Worth Living will focus on social problems and brotherhood and fatherhood of God as solutions. He tours Texas under the Knights of Columbus national council and arrives in Amarillo from El Paso with no admission charge.
London January 14 Prince George youngest son of the king has a slight cold and is confined to his room at Buckingham Palace. The illness adds another patient to the royal household during the period.
Amarillo reports a wave of safe crackings and petty thefts with Kenyon Coal and Grain entered last night. The safe was broken and $200 to $300 stolen. a patrolman found the robbery this morning. Other sites include Vaden Brothers filling station and City Dry Cleaners, Brown's Pharmacy.
Emergency funding requests totaling 317949.67 were presented to the senate finance committee for Texas Tech the College of Industrial Arts and North Texas Agricultural College. Tech seeks 185383.45 primarily for new equipment due to enrollment rise. Hospital gear and other campus needs are outlined for the other institutions.
Frank H. Cheley, renowned boys work leader, arrives in Amarillo Tuesday for a four day stay under the Amarillo Rotary club. He will speak at a Parents Institute for adults at Fellowship Hall, Central Presbyterian church, Wednesday through Friday. tickets are available from the boys' work committee or at the door. Cheley is author of books on boys work and editor of the Father and Son library series.
H. T. Tate, serving as U S treasurer under a recess appointment, asked Secretary Mellon to recall his nomination before the Senate. He cited opposition from Rep. Will Wood of Indiana and a Griggs ambulance reference appears in the dispatch.
Gilda Gray, dancer and actress, was granted a divorce from Gil Boag of New York by Judge M. Davison in Waukesha circuit court. The divorce cites cruel and inhumane treatment. Boag receives about $20,000 in property and furnishings. his commission-based contract with Gray ends immediately.
A Chicago and Alton passenger limited train derailed near Pleasant Hill Missouri after a broken rail. The locomotive and seven cars toppled but officials said no serious injuries and all passengers were sent on by a special train. Contact John Maynard about building at 800 W South. Ph 5255.
Mrs. W P Hobby wife of former Texas governor and head of major papers died at her Houston home with husband and family at her side. She served as first lady from 1917 to 1921 and presided over state mansion functions. Survived by husband two sisters and a brother. Funeral plans not disclosed.
In Austin on January 14 members of the forty first legislature shed coats and moved into session. Governor Moody's inauguration will not delay business as bills are introduced and sent to committees. House speaker W S Barron from Bryan drafted committee slates as 36 regular panels await appointments. The Senate opened with debate on whether to investigate the state land office.
Marshal Ferdinand Foch Allied commander in World War I lies gravely ill at his Paris home after a heart attack. He is 77, surrounded by family with six doctors in attendance as officials note a severe crisis and question whether his life can be saved.
After a 36 hour aerial tour of Florida the Navy airship Los Angeles moored at the Tender Patoka in St Josephs bay at 8 15 am EST today marking the completion of the mission.
Babe Ruth mourned his wife in Boston as police sought Dr. Edward H. Kinder over the death of Mrs. Ruth burned at Kinder’s home. State Detective O Neil found no crime evidence and an autopsy was ordered while Ruth pressed to have the death certificate changed to Mrs. Ruth.
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