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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1931
Page
2
Local notes discuss Amarillo drought impact, Will Rogers postponement for other needs, and a call for a Hatchery couple at Canadian. Also mentions baby clothing drive, marriage timing chatter, and farm humor while urging aid to Arkansas and Red Cross fundraising efforts.
A masked bandit robbed the Van Buren Pharmacy at 322 West Sixteenth Avenue. He stole over 22 dollars from a cash register as clerk Sidebottom and others were held at gunpoint, then fled toward an alley after Sidebottom fired five shots.
A column contrasts Liberia as a potential slave haven with Western slave history, then cites President Hoover praising auto industry and road building. It notes a desire for two homes per American and includes a joke about an eagle and a barber shop. The piece ends with light ridicule of bill collectors during prosperity.
A responding reader defends President Hoover and Republican prosperity while criticizing a Missouri reader for boasting of party loyalty. The letter recalls Wilson era contrasts and mentions luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs Hoover and Republicans in Congress.
The United Press reports a snow laden cold wave moving along the northern border with temperatures plummeting to 10 above in Chicago and as low as 26 below in parts of Canada. Snow blankets the Sunny South with several inches in Tennessee and North Carolina while forecasts warn of continuing cold and low coast temperatures.
In Mexico City the cold spell brought near freezing temperatures and unexpectedly fell snow for some residents who have never seen snow. People with overcoats braved the north wind from the United States and Canada while aid and shelter were offered to the street poor.
Northeast Oklahoma endured its coldest winter weather as Tulsa recorded a low of 18.8 degrees at 8 am, surpassing the prior January 1 record of 20 degrees. Spain faced an ongoing cold wave with subzero readings across regions and widespread hardship in the south lacking heating.
Programs announced include Bobby Jones opening broadcast at 7 CST on multiple stations, Shilkret orchestra with Dennis King at 7:30, Toscha Seidel violin recital at 7:30, and The Fast Freight anniversary on WABG. Columbia concerts at 9:30 feature The English Singers, Ruth St Dennis interviewed by Grantland Rice at 9:30, plus the second Do lores Devine trial session on WJZ and related stations.
W. A. McIntosh was unanimously re-elected by the Amarillo independent school district board for a two year contract extending his superintendent term to July 1933. He has served in Amarillo schools since 1915, teaching science and mathematics, leading departments, and as high school principal. He has been superintendent since June 1922.
Lawmakers prepared a bill covering the plan while a morning session delayed a joint House Senate session to hear Governor Moody's final message. Moody is set to speak at 4 p m at the University of Texas stadium, likely before any legislature address. The Senate adjourned after a short session amid new bill introductions. House officers were elected including Chief Clerk Louise Snow Phinney and others serving as sergeant at arms reading clerk engrossing clerk and more. Committee appointments for stenographers and staff were due this afternoon.
Oil market report lists multiple counties with crude price reductions by gravity. Young County and Gray County crudes show varied cuts from 2 to 28 cents per barrel, while Carson Hutchinson and Gray counties specify gravity based adjustments and fixed rates for higher grades. Some counties like Winkler and Pecos remain unchanged.
Actress Clara Bow testified she signed a 825 check for a fur coat only because secretary Eva De Voe asked her to see it as a tax matter. She also said she did not authorize a silver dresser set. it was a birthday gift she believed meant well. Telegrams from 1928 1929 and 1980 referenced loneliness love and gifts to Bow from Earl. Virginia Van Wie compared golfer Glenna Collett to Bobby Jones.
Potter County Women’s Clubs continue telephone canvass to find work for the unemployed. At the employment bureau crowds gather as jobs flow in. supervisor Mrs. Jessie N. Ross urges employers to discuss openings with applicants. An honor roll lists individuals and businesses providing work, including cleaners, carpenters, yard workers, and hotel staff across local addresses and phones.
The robbery occurred Saturday morning as suspects waited for a vault time lock to spring and open a safe. The getaway coupe was linked to Borger. Art Farmer and Jack Burgess of Borger faced robbery with firearms charges, both denying involvement.
Sheriff John Fry confirms Rangers Wheatley and Gault investigated a Canyon bank robbery last Saturday. Robbers bound six including Fry, Art Farmer and Jack Burgess of Borger. $13,378 stolen. Two suspects held in Amarillo jail facing robbery with firearms charges. District Attorney Thomerson to lead grand jury inquiry. Bankers Association aide expected. third suspect noted but not yet arrested. State officers to issue statement in Amarillo this afternoon.
The late wire notes Brady's counsel challenging the trial court and prosecuting attorney remarks. The Court of Criminal Appeals sustained the conviction. A motion for rehearing was filed later and presented today.
State Bank of Westfield in Westfield and State Bank of Cutler in Cutler were closed today. Westfield reported deposits of about $150,000 and Cutler listed deposits near $150,000 as authorities shut the banks.
President visits Amarillo to promote the laundry industry as a rising national field. Huebsch of United States Laundry outlines education and organization goals. cites 709 employees across San Francisco and Oakland plants dating to 1851. Tour includes lunch at the Capitol and a talk to Amarillo route drivers.
Court denies second motion for rehearing. West is sentenced to life and Hernandez to 20 years after a verdict finding they killed Williams on January 19, 1929 and dumped his body in the Rio Grande.
Knights of Pythias will hold an open meeting at 212 West Seventh Avenue tonight. Clem Calhoun and Wilbur Cadman of Ladonia Texas will deliver principal addresses. Cadman is special deputy grand chancellor for Knights of Pythias in Texas. More than 250 persons are expected.
Livestock prices and volumes across Kansas City and Fort Worth show hogs generally steady to lower and cattle and sheep varying by class. Hogs top at 8.00 while cattle and veal range from 5.50 to 9.00 per cwt, with several grade distinctions and feeder categories noted.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest from 1931 follows Janet as she lies awake questioning the origin of wind, colors, nails and music. The narrator consoles her with closeness while pondering how a child can sleep amid such deep questions.
The market opened with March contracts at 10 and July at 10.65 as early selling pressed values. By midmorning, gains of 2 to 8 points were trimmed. January rose to 10.00 and May to 10.43 while demand steadied. U.S. December cotton consumption compared to 1929 showed 406,207 bales. Liverpool spot prices rose with American sales totaling 3,500 bales and futures closing quiet and steady at 6.20 for January and 5.46 for July.
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