16 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1928
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes and vivid details of Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray executions in Sing Sing prompt national reaction. Commentary questions justice and the value of life while contrasting government wartime spending and defense needs with naval proliferation and flying machine protection. The piece also comments on Democratic convention shifts and superstition surrounding Friday the thirteenth.
Foggy morning gave way to clear readings in Amarillo with no rain. Tonight eyeing light rain or snow and a plunge to 22 degrees, after a morning low of 33 and day high near 52 to 128 in a typo.
Amarillo Rep. Lee Satterwhite, speaker of the Thirty ninth legislature and prison legislation advocate, hinted at plans to run for lieutenant governor while stating he will reveal his definite intent later. He backs a constitutional amendment diverting about 10 million dollars from the University of Texas permanent fund to support expansion, opposing borrowing on the fund as poor economy due to higher interest costs.
United Press reports Joseph Lonardo, counsel for Ruth Snyder, contends she remained hopeful of revival after physicians had declared death when she left the electric chair. He cites a physician ready nearby to inject adrenal chloride to revive her if autopsy permission had been granted. scientists allegedly support possible arousal from a cataleptic state.
Marshall Ratliff, indicted bank robber in Cisco case, asks Eastland County district court for a change of venue claiming a fair trial cannot be held locally. The motion was taken under advisement after Ratliff pleaded not guilty at arraignment. Local prosecutors allege firearm robbery and murder charges tied to the First National Bank of Cisco heist.
The Federal Oil Conservation Board reports oil reserves can be extended by oil shale rock coal corn and sugar cane when oil supplies run out. Shale deposits in the West total about 92 billion barrels with lignite adding 12 billion barrels of potential fuel.
About 1,200 U S Marines arrived at Corinto and moved to field posts in Nicaragua while General Lejeune and Brigadier General Feland traveled from Corinto to Managua to confer with Colonel Louisetiulick. Earlier, Major Rowell's air squadron bombed a Sandino patrol near Chipote mountain, killing 40 rebels. a Marine plane was hit but not downed.
The Associated Press reports a looming global oil war as Standard Oil of New York engages with Royal Dutch Shell. Standard defends its Soviet contracts as consistent with U.S. policy against Russia while accusing Royal Dutch of price-cutting secret rebates and bonuses aimed at increasing deliveries.
Dallas date May 22 and Fort Worth August 14 set by the Republican executive committee to hold two state conventions in Texas. The move aims to organize party activities and bolster statewide campaigning ahead of elections. The announcements specify the two cities and dates for the conventions.
Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas said prohibition would dominate the next presidential race. He forecast Democratic nominee Governor Al Smith and said the Republican contest would center on Frank Lowden versus Herbert Hoover.
In Dallas the Texas Republican executive committee opened talks to choose a state convention site as Hoover supporters led by R. B. Creager and Eugene Nolte plan a strong push. James Baldwin hinted a Lowden campaign but did not pledge active bid.
The executive board of the Welfare association will hold their regular monthly meeting in the directors' room of the American State bank at 3 30 P M Tuesday. Dr J G Nunn president of the board will preside and urges full attendance for important work to be considered.
Griggs ambulance service lists contact at phone 4511 and directs callers for time to Nation Drug at 4522. Public notice outlines urgent transport and pharmacy coordination with these numbers.
Lydie Miller Roberts, adopted daughter of E M Marland, will wed the millionaire in February. The couple will occupy a mansion overlooking a preserve with polo fields, stables, and a golf course. A statue honoring a southwest pioneer woman by Bryant Baker will stand near the home, and a Oklahoma history museum will accompany the site.
Mrs Miriam Noel Wright wife of Frank Lloyd Wright arrives in Washington to seek a congressional inquiry alleging lack of law enforcement in deportation of her husband’s alleged lover Olga Milaloff a Montenegrin dancer. She claims she was expelled from Taliesen Wisconsin home where Wright lived with the woman.
Edward Hickman murder of Marian Parker was blamed for a national wave of offenses against small girls in the last three days. An alleged abduction attempt led to Harry L. Bolton’s arrest. An 11 year old girl remained hospitalized in serious condition after an assault. Two other girls reported molestation as alienists studied Hickman. Doctors split on his sanity with state experts calling him sane and defense experts arguing he is unbalanced.
The commerce department announced a favorable U S trade balance of 681 million last year with exports at 4 266 billion and imports at 4 184 billion.
Domestic felicity rises in the county as 26 divorce suits and 20 marriage licenses are filed since the year began. Last week divorces led by over two to one, but year start trends show fewer licenses due to Christmas marriages. The surge in divorces mirrors the upcoming court term opening next week.
Amarillo records 42 fire calls in the first fourteen days of January with all incidents genuine. Losses reach 15000 dollars on property valued at 800000 dollars. Causes include faulty gas connections, electrical appliances, lack of vents, hot water heaters, and a wheel fire. Four fires have undetermined origin totaling 12600 dollars in losses.
Washington Jan 16 The farm relief campaign began in the House today as hearings opened before the commerce agriculture committee. Farm groups, nearly all aligned except the national Grange, pressed for McNary Haugen style relief with a revolving fund of 400 million dollars to finance marketing of farm surplus.
United States Supreme Court will recess from January 24 to February 20, Chief Justice Taft announced today. A party seeking contact with Mrs. Julia Rinegar is urged to call 8041. 1904 Lincoln.
President Coolidge, in Havana, urges self government across American republics and calls for freedom and equal standing for all people. He travels abroad for first time as president, addressing Pan American Congress with a message of peace, cooperation, and mutual understanding.
Cuban crowds poured out in mass to greet President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge on a Havana visit. The reception followed a Sunday outpouring that drew parallels to France and Woodrow Wilson in wartime euphoria. A national holiday was proclaimed to mark the tribute as the couple’s calendar filled with engagements.
A statement asserts that nations in the western hemisphere remain committed to the principle that they are better fitted to govern themselves, balancing calls for regional leadership with respect for sovereignty and non-interference. The remark reflects ongoing debates over autonomy and international influence.
Austin reports Governor Dan Moody plans to announce a statement on prohibition later today. Observers say Moody could become the anti Smith movement leader, positioning him to clash with Tammany Hall while remaining a possible vice presidential choice.
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