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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
2
United Press reports General Smedley D. Butler told Philadelphia's Contemporary Club at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel on January 19 that mad nations refuse to sign or abide by disarmament treaties. He recalled Mussolini endorsing policies risking lives for the state.
The coast guard recounts an incident aboard the Josephine K where Schmidt boarded, brandished a pistol, demanded no more liquor, and threatened crew member Allan Falkenhaim over roster issues. Capt. Cluett was to be removed for hospital treatment after a 15 minute dispute. Anderton claimed the don ephine K was 15 miles offshore beyond the 12 mile limit, a claim disputed by coast guardsmen and Washington officials who said the ship was within limits.
George Noonan of Meadville Pennsylvania and Milton Stubbs of Rutherford New Jersey are detained in Potter County jail at the urging of Randall County authorities. They admit stealing money from a minister's home where they were fed after being hungry. A purse found discarded by one youth helped locate the loot.
An elderly painter laments nonpayment for interior painting work and condemns union pressures. He recalls past talks on starvation wages, defends his skill and independence, and appeals for fair compensation without charity. He stresses need to work and maintains no intention to attack unions, only the system.
Amarillo and the Panhandle show a larger white area than a year ago, signaling better business conditions. Frank Greene of Brad Street credits regional strength while noting national trends darken east of the Mississippi. The Panhandle’s white area surpasses Texas totals and dwarfs national totals.
Court hears first day of trial as defense seeks postponement to next term citing missing witnesses. Judge Stokes overrules, opening venue crowded with Thompson family members. Six defense lawyers, two special prosecutors and local DAs from Vernon and Pampa participate. witnesses include Nina Holland and H H Ratchendorf as testimony unfolds.
Will Rogers drew audience support last night promising relief funds. He quipped about Governor Sterling in Houston and his Galveston baths. Rogers will travel by plane to San Angelo with Captain Frank Hawks piloting.
Capt Frank M Hawks and his wife departed at 3 15 am heading to Fort Worth to join Will Rogers on a dodge of drought relief. The single stop flight planned to refuel at Detroit and finish the trip in about eight and a half hours.
The tenth session of the Scout Leaders Training School gathers at 7 30 tonight in the First Baptist Church. The weekly Tuesday session features Bob Johnson of the Camel Patrol on Flag Etiquette, C B Johnson presenting motion pictures, and Chief Marvin J Paul discussing life saving and swimming.
The piece argues for religious freedom allowing liquor for certain faiths, condemns unlawful door breaking, and asserts press freedom contrasts in Cuba. It praises moving pictures as superior teaching tools, claims film can teach Lincoln better than books, and urges schools to adopt film projectors as part of education.
The listing outlines radio offerings across WEAF WABC and WJZ including a talk on Radio ness Credit and the Federal Reserve System at 6, an opening of Paul Whiteman's Band series, Fantin Numerologist readings, a Winners in a radio receiver idea contest salute, and various program slots from 7 to 10:30 with groups like Clara Lu and Em and Milt Taggart's Orchestra.
Mrs. J L Fountain 77 dies at home in Amarillo after long residence. Funeral at 9 a m Wednesday Boxwell Brothers Chapel with Dr Ira F Key and Dr Roy C Snodgrass officiating. Burial in Roswell New Mexico scheduled for late Wednesday. Survived by five daughters and one son. sister and four brothers.
Thirty five Seattle World War Veterans rode freight box cars to Washington D C to press for cash settlement of their bonus Insurance certificates after leaders failed to secure motor transport.
Lawmakers discussed altering a contentious resolution and avoiding its harsher wording, naming Coltrin chair of a subcommittee. Bills proposed include electing county school superintendents, congressional redistricting to 21 districts, a preferential primary system, banning teachers from requiring nonapproved books, abolishing a three day marriage license provision, barring writs on Confederate pensions, licensing chiropractors with a board of examiners.
Funeral rites for 40 year old Mrs Reva Hel Cates wife of L O Cates 70 Carolina Street were held this afternoon at the family home with Rev W P Garvin of San Jacinto Methodist church officiating She is survived by her husband and two sons Willis Roy 8 and Luther Jr 7 After services her body will be taken to N S Griggs and Sons Funeral Chanel in state until 6 30 this evening It will then be sent overland to Providence Kentucky to the old home The husband and children will accompany the body
Vergil Enright was held in Pampa Texas on a charge of conspiracy to kidnap after an alleged attempt to abduct a relative by marriage. He was arrested Saturday in Amarillo. The complainant’s name was not released. A Gray County sheriff's deputy took Enright into custody in Pampa at the request of local officers.
The House Agriculture Committee approved the Senate bill for an investigation of cotton future trading and short selling to price declines. The bill, passed by the Senate in December, would direct an inquiry by the grain futures administration of the Agricultural Department into cotton futures sold since 1926. The article also notes other brief items from Huntsville, Jefferson City, Galveston, Childress, and Amarillo with various local updates.
The Panhandle Auto Club reports roads from Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls on U S 870, to Oklahoma City on U S 66, to Roswell on U S 866, to Tucumcari on U S 66, to Higgins on U S 60, to Clayton on U S 385, to Borger Oilfield on the paved highway, and to Lubbock on U S 385 are good. The club is headquartered in the Chamber of Commerce.
William Arnold Jr. has been appointed business manager of the Sandstorm senior high newspaper to fill the vacancy caused by Jay Kirkman’s resignation. Arnold is a junior and has served on the paper’s business staff since the semester began.
Pnel tows, B.AGG 6.50, stock pigs 7.00 7.60, Cattle 6.00, calves 700, killing classes evening Slow but fully steady. Stockers and feeders steady. Steers good and choice 600-900 ha, $8.75 12.75, 900-1500 lb. $8.75 12.75. Common and medium 600 ths up $52 58.75. Heifers good and choice 540-850 lbs, $7.00 40 10.75. Cows good and choice $4.75 77.00. Vealers milk red medium to choice $5,500.10. Stocker naneteers good and choice $6.75. Sheep 7,000, killing classes strong to 15 lower. Jambe good and choice 90 lbs down $7.75 48.75. Ewes medium to choice 18 sha down, $3.25 974.50. Feeder lambs good and choice 50-75 lb, $6.75 7.50.
In Chicago, cattle and hog markets showed steady to strong moves with varied demand, top hog price at $8.25, pig totals around 22,000, and brisk activity for vealers and yearlings. Cotton markets in New Orleans and Liverpool mirrored cautious gains, with March and May futures climbing, and a firmer tone amid improved spot demand and favorable trade news.
A reflective lyric on aging and the urge to relive past joys. The speaker contrasts youth with elder days and admits his own graying fate. The poem traces how reminiscence dominates, shaping perspective as tomorrow beckons.
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