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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1929
Page
11
A decade long national inventory uncovers vast art riches in restored Swedish churches. Murals hidden under whitewash from the Reformation reveal medieval scenes. attics hold ivory Madonnas, carved crucifixes, saints statues, baptismal fonts and tapestries valued by antiquarians at millions of crowns, yet priceless and not for sale.
In Bremen on January 28 authorities report North German Lloyd will equip the steamers Europe and Bremen with lifeboats 60 percent larger than any now in use. Each boat will carry 145 people, cannot sink when full of water, and includes a motor in a watertight compartment. The ships Christened by Ambassador Schurmann and President von Hindenburg.
Interstate vaudeville presents Dancing Vienna with Ben Lyon on first day at the Fair theater. Mission features Interference with an all star cast. Vitaphone news and Movietone arrive. Dean Di presents Great Wins with Johno Wells. Honey Hank Harris and his Honey Girls perform alongside Marty Young and His Youngsters.
President elect Herbert Hoover faces Democratic opposition led by Senator Robinson of Arkansas to limiting the spring extra session to tariff and farm legislation. Robinson declares the plan unconstitutional and argues Congress must decide all legislative duties. House Democrats assess prospects of a Republican coalition, but hope seems slim.
A clubber who waylaid two women during the night was sought in connection with the beating death of Marie Bucholz in Blue Island. Mrs George Hermann was assaulted but not seriously hurt, and Miss Ethel Walsh escaped when a dog snarled at the attacker.
Reagan Pettiette, 25, Bethel youth, was convicted of murder in the October Bethel field confrontation that killed J. W. Abbie and wounded S. A. Cornwall. He faces a 16 year sentence and is also charged with assault to murder. The case arose from a dispute over a hog near Bethel.
Houston official reports a wreck six miles north of Navasota when a drawbar failed on a flat car. Conductor R J Perry of Houston and Brakeman Gage Hitel of Spring were killed as ten cars derailed. Investigating superintendent Brown of the Missouri Pacific line led the inquiry.
Funeral services were held today for Frank H. Doran 79 founder of Dallas first meat packing plant. Doran who died Sunday morning had lived in Dallas since 1851 and was a longtime resident and business leader.
Las Vegas, Nevada views Boulder Dam as a turning point bringing fame and prosperity. The 650 resident railroad town is poised to become a major southwest industrial center with water power for seven states California Nevada Arizona Wyoming Utah New Mexico Colorado. The article notes political tensions and a bustling booster mood as developers and visitors flock to assess boom prospects.
Mrs. F. J. Lacey aged 59, widow of physician K. L. J. Lacey, died after being struck by a car driven by Rev. W. L. Kankla near her home. She had just left church services and is survived by four sons and a sister.
Joe Howell, mail carrier, remains in critical condition after an automobile collision in Corsicana on Sunday. He suffered a punctured lung and four broken ribs while four other occupants escaped with minor bruises.
A Dutch government memorandum renews debate over Wilhelm II's finances, noting repeated tax exemptions due to his precarious financial status. The issue follows previous parliamentary statements by Minister De Geer denying full exemption but acknowledging occasional tax relief for the former German emperor. The discussion centers on whether the ex Kaiser has been spared Holland taxes amid ongoing financial uncertainties.
De Telegraaf accuses the memorandum of painting a different picture from Minister De Geer’s previous remarks. It argues exemption does not imply future nonpayment but complete avoidance of taxes. The paper questions when financial insecurity becomes a basis to deny tax payments and calls for immediate disclosure if new provisions exist.
More than $400000 in city taxes remain unpaid and awaiting collection. Officials urge timely payment to close the shortfall and support municipal services.
Miry Lita Witt, city tax collector, asks residents to pay mains in the next four days to avoid long lines. A staff of three workers will receive taxes at CITY Det STORE, with a local storefront pitch for Leto's Pyorthea Remedye.
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