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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1931
Page
2
In Austin I heard Will Rogers deliver a strong address praising his own presidential candidacy and criticizing direct government food aid. He warned against dole plans, predicted mixed business recovery, and contrasted Hoover era policy with Cleveland principles while noting social and political anecdotes from Mexico and the United States.
Porter escorted 65 year old Judge John W. Brady to the state penitentiary after a three day wait for commitment papers. He started his three year sentence for the knife murder of Lena Highsmith with breakfast in the prison mess hall at 6 am. Brady was once Austin’s prominent jurist but arrived in uniform and carried his cane as he joined inmates.
In a Waco Times-Herald continuation, West Texas editors urge rejection of Frank Baldwin’s confirmation amid editorial critique of West Texas ambitions and local economic issues. The piece cites Baker’s plight and calls for home baking as a bread price relief, ending with a dog found near the Chamber of Commerce and a contact for ownership.
A man was killed and a woman walked six miles to LeFors after the shooting. Wilson claimed he was at home while his wife was with Taylor. The Wilsons were to face a hearing today but the prosecutor was in Vernon for the Thompson murder trial. C. H. Taylor had worked for Phillips in the district for years and was not married. Relatives live in Pennsylvania.
Reader commends the paper for thorough news coverage and outspoken editorial voice, praising its role as a public conscience and call to citizen duty. The letter appears in the Tack Letters section on page 11.
N. S. Griggs and Sons adds two fully equipped Cadillacs to its fleet in the Panhandle. The ambulances boast rubber floors child-safe cots with aluminum mattresses and hot and cold water with a radio and medical kit. Both vehicles deliver 144 horsepower and are built on Cadillac commercial chassis with mahogany interiors.
Hank Simmons to be replaced on Radio show as General Pershing appeals for relief fund at 7 15 p m Friday introduced by Mies Mabel R Hoardman Red Cross secretary. Revelere Quartet on three week Southwest tour for Red Cross unemployment fund. Multiple programs and stations listed for 6 30 p m 8 30 9 30 p m broadcasts with various artists and networks.
KGBS 7 to 7 30 Organ Program by John Josey 9 to 11 20 Program from the studio in Pampa WDAG 8 30 Grab Bag Program by the Lone Star Trio 8 30 to 9 Warner Brothers Program
The National Bank of Commerce stockholders re elected the full board for another year. Founding officers were reaffirmed with Bill O'Brien as president and J T Moore and J A Bush as vice presidents. At Lubbock jail two inmates escaped by sawing a bar and chiseling a hole in the wall.
A White Way commission discussion on extending street lighting favored cluster type standards though cost and uniformity were cited. Delegation members urged five-light or Polk Street style extensions while the mayor urged economy of single lights. No action was taken as a prompt decision was promised.
Help wanted for talent at the Amarillo Hotel club rooms at 7 this evening. Mike Hollander seeks girls for choruses, men who can sing or dance, comedians and children for the production benefiting the Crippled Children Fund. The second Crippled Children Council Minstrel aims to outdo the first and will run in March.
Clara Bow era scene as promoter Richard Richman denounces Commissioner Mulrooney over a proposed closing time. He warns clubs will shut and night life in town will be ruined, vowing to lead a crusade against the move. The orchestra and crowd react as discussion stalls.
The discussion warns of severe indirect consequences including rapid devaluation of United States bonds, destruction of capital values, collapse of the bond market, and turmoil in foreign securities. Secretary Mellon denounces the plan as inflationary with broad harm to business, world trade, and public welfare.
The article argues against claims of Mexican favoritism in hiring, noting Mexicans and Black workers perform hard tasks Americans refuse. It cites Arizona cotton fields where Americans will not pick at three cents a pound, while Mexicans and Negroes do. It also mentions workers seeking coffee money near cotton fields to earn more.
Senator Robinson urged a large federal relief effort criticizing Red Cross delays and Hoover as both president and relief leader. He warned of an extra session and favored creating agencies to distribute funds. Senator McKellar joined calling to block appropriations until relief is granted. In other news, wire tapping probe by prohibition agents was postponed due to Attorney General Mitchell's illness.
Amarillo group will present Daddies a Belasco Hobbie comedy with proceeds from box offices going to a fund aiding unemployed. Announcement made by publicity director Mrs C M Holt. Show directed by Mrs Oma Link Rowley and Miss Mary Belle Cooper scheduled for late February.
W R Parker says Butler will testify in the torch murder trial. Stanley is sentenced to 99 years for slaying Roy Hawthorne at Fort Worth. Casstevens gets 60 days for drunken driving but released to aid a burned wife and ill parents. A liquor-charged convict cannot witness in a murder case. Butler testified Stanley entered a bathroom with Hawthorne and heard blows. Stanley allegedly submerged Hawthorne’s head to ensure death.
Mrs J L Fountain 77 died Sunday at home 804 Van Buren Street. Funeral conducted by Dr Ira F Key and Rev Roy Snodgrass at Boxwell Chapel this morning. Burial in Roswell New Mexico with family present. Survived by five daughters and one son, plus a sister and four brothers.
Chicago livestock sales report shows hogs at top $8.10 with steady to higher bids, while cattle and calves saw limited demand and price softness. New Orleans cotton opens steady amid better Liverpool cues with March near 10.46 and May around 16.70 before easing later.
A 1931 Edgar A Guest poem reflects on unseen ties among strangers and the small daily acts that connect people. The speaker notes that passersby carry shared duties and hidden pains and that a simple smile or greeting can spark friendship.
The Union Mutual Life Company of Des Moines Iowa offers a full life policy with no medical exam and no payment until after inspection. Coverage ranges from 1900 to 5000 dollars for accidental death with generous dividends loan values disability benefits and paid up cash insurance. No agent calls red tape or fees and a 10 day free inspection is available with a complete information packet upon sending name address and age.
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