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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1930
Page
2
J Lindsey Nunn has been named a Panhandle district committeeman to help raise funds for the 1930 State Y M C A work. The Amarillo quota is 1500 dollars for the year with past deficits totaling about 10904 dollars. Nunn praised the November Older Boys Conference as evidence of the organization’s good work.
Southern Illinois streams swell amid rains sleet and snow. The Kaskaskia River nears twenty year high with over 60 000 acres of fertile bottoms inundated north of Vandalia. Terre Haute and Taylorville report levee breaches driving families from homes as river towns brace for renewed flood movement.
In Memphis Mississippi River floods threaten Arkansas with levee reinforcements along the St. Francis White Black Ouachita and Cache rivers. Thousands of sandbags are shipped as families evacuate. Dams and levees suffer sabotage at Cassidy Bayou in Quitman County Mississippi. Additional rain expected.
The Associated Press reports Ohio rivers and streams remain swollen after heavy January rains. Parts of 20 state highways are underwater and Ottawa faces severe danger as the Blanchard River floods, marooning nearly 300 families in their homes.
San Jacinto supplied about half of the bond votes yesterday with a 228 to 23 favorable count. South Amarillo divided 141 to 198 in support, as precincts tallied for North Amarillo 86 to 9. The building plan hinges on Friday night’s meeting and includes land purchase funds for future campuses.
The Swedish steamer Airistic was reported sinking after a collision with the Italian steamer Enrichetta about 20 miles west of Gibraltar. Adriatic crew assisted Enrichetta, and a tug went to aid.
Fresh from the country a young man faced Police Judge Homer A Callaway. He tore up a traffic ticket claiming it. The judge and Patrolman M Bell laughed. Bell was fined a cigar but the judge suspended the fine if he kept quiet.
The Palo Duro Baptist Association held a Tuesday meeting at Second Baptist Church with over 200 delegates and visitors from Panhandle churches. Officials included G Lo Yates and WL Day of Amarillo First Baptist among others. The day featured devotional, talks on finances and spirituality, soul winning discussions, a playlet on stewardship, and a WMU report showing $735.33 raised for foreign missions since September.
Downtown Santa Fe ticket offices opened this morning on the ground floor of the new office building at Ninth and Pork. The modern office offers telephoned reservations and pickup on the way to the train with adjacent staff including agents and clerks such as W. E. Goodloe E. R. Brame P. N. Montgomery W. H. McKeathen F. R. Little Paul Winstead R. F. Gill and Oma Blattenberg.
Weatherford Texas January 15 A case of mistaken identity led to the death of Morris Booles a bank clerk at Papin 25 miles southwest of Weatherford He went to relieve an ill employee and was shot by nightwatchman Campbell who mistook him for a burglar The fatal shot struck Booles in the neck and breast
All officers and directors of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway Company of Texas were re elected at the annual stockholders meeting at the company headquarters in San Angelo Texas today.
Washington reports eight deaths from psittacosis as five more fatalities occur in 24 hours. Cases reach 26 across New York Ohio Maryland and Connecticut while authorities trace infected parrots and urge avoidance of birds. Dr McCay and Surgeon General Cumming warn the public to stay away from parrots.
The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Relations instructed the Laredo general to reopen the consulate with Consul Rafael De La Colina in charge after Washington assured Mexico that Mexican residents and travelers in Webb County would enjoy legal guarantees.
Governor Moody plans to send John Valls of Laredo to the Texas senate for confirmation as district attorney, despite calls to remove him over a threat to arrest former Mexican president Calles. Senators Hornsby and Parrish expect confirmation. Walls previously held the judgeship and DA posts.
Kip Rhinelander and companions Mike Mahlan Jay Simmons and Pat Rooney were rescued from a Campbell park mountain cabin after four weeks snowbound. District Attorney Harley Harman and Postmaster Robert Griffith led the rescue through deep drifts. all emerged unharmed.
Arrangements complete for the Amarillo School of Cookery to open at the Municipal Auditorium on Tuesday at 2 PM. Mrs Ida Chitwood will lead lectures on nutrition and meal balance with practical demonstrations and stage kitchen displays. Local merchants and national manufacturers back the event with educational booths and free admission. Further program details will follow.
The report details oil price reductions and per degree differentials for multiple crudes. Miranda crude falls to 75 cents, Salt Flats to 1.05, Darst Creek to 1.05, and Howard and Glasscock adjustments vary by gravity. Other counties including Crane, Upton, Crockett, Winkler, Pecos, Lea NM, Gray, Wheeler, Carson, Hutchinson, Ranger, Mexia, Powell and more show 8 to 41 cent differentials and final posted prices from 55 cents to 1.44.
The Central Texas Medical Society will hold its summer meeting in Cleburne on the second Tuesday in July. Dr. H. T. Knox of Cleburne was elected president for the year and Dr. Howard O. Smith of Marlin was named secretary. Women's Auxiliary officers include Mrs. A. C. Hornbeck Marlin president Mrs. R. G. Giles Temple Mrs. Boyd Alexander Waco and Mrs. H. T. Knox Cleburne vice presidents Mrs. J. S. Collier Marlin secretary treasurer and Mrs. J. R. Gillam Mart publicity secretary.
Ray R. Urban a wealthy cotton grower and private banker shot himself in his bed at his Hempstead Texas residence on January 15 authorities reported. Urban was known as a prominent local financier and cattleman with extensive holdings.
Beaumont Texas January 15 J W Anderson resigned as city manager in response to a council demand made during last night's session The resignation was mailed to the city commission and becomes effective at the commission’s discretion A special meeting may be called by Mayor C M White before the next regular meeting on Tuesday
The Census Bureau reports December cotton use at 463,392 bales of lint and 52,544 of linters, with December on hand totaling 1,844,248 lint and 183,034 linters in consuming establishments. Public storage holds 6,914,422 lint and 85,657 linters, while imports reach 86,190 and exports 910,321 lint and 11,067 linters. Spindles active total 29,069,510.
The Senate plans a noon vote tomorrow on sugar tariff shifts centered on Cuban imports. Regular Republicans push to raise duties to 2.20 cents, facing opposition from Democrats and some Republicans amid fears of grain refineries and Philippine imports. Senator Borah backs a government bounty, while others prefer 2.40 or retaining 1.76 cents. Independent senators may sway the outcome.
Smith testified that in an Amarillo hotel on November 22 Adams borrowed $40 from him and claimed the money was under Smith's house. Adams urged a confession under threat, prompting officers from Amarillo and Stinnett to assemble Adams and Smith for questioning.
Gov. Fred W. Green commuted the life sentences of five prohibition violators, ending Michigan’s famous “life for liquor” law. Also reported, two Chinese seamen faced alien smuggling charges and nine others charged with illegal entry in Houston.
Senator Wheeler demands Senate Interstate Commerce Committee investigate reports that a political football is being made of the federal radio commission. The inquiry comes as the committee continues hearings on the Couzens communications bill.
A man who gave the name F. FE. Payne surrendered to Greenville officers and was held for California authorities. He said he was tired of dodging and is wanted in Salinas, California on a felony charge, with a similar charge in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Efforts to block a second sanity hearing for Pete McKenzie, convicted street detective killer, moved forward in San Antonio. A contest by A B West claims an affidavit by Dr George S Powell from Terrell hospital is prejudiced. if blocked, McKenzie will be brought to Dallas for the February arraignment and possible electrocution for Detective Sam Street's murder.
Paris fashion scene reports a continuing skirting war as American women reject long dresses while Paris and Spanish markets show mixed responses. US and UK buyers pressure Paris designers who may scale back long skirts for evening wear. In Chicago Denver and Salt Lake City long skirts struggle to sell.
U S D A reports Kansas City Fort Worth Chicago St Louis hogs steady to higher with tops near 9.85 at Kansas City. cattle and calves mixed with premiums for heavy fed steers and yearlings. sheep steady. New York cotton opens amid market activity.
A shopper notes selecting a hat he liked and saying he would buy it. The bill later showed a price far higher than expected, marking a regretful bargain.
The New Orleans cotton market slipped at the open with March down to 17.12 and May to 17.39 as the census report showed December domestic mill consumption of 453,892 bales. Prices soon steadied and the market traded quietly around midmorning with March at 17.22 and May at 17.45 as traders awaited further lineups and developments.
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