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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1931

Page

5

Flying High musical to visit City Auditorium next week

Over half the seats for George White's Flying High were sold on opening day. The show comes to the City Auditorium next Thursday for one performance under the Tri-State Fair Association, with tickets at City Drug Store.

George White City Auditorium Tri- State Fair Association City Drug Store B. G. DeSylva Lew Brown Jack MacGowan DeSylva Brown Henderson Joseph Urban New York City Municipal Auditorium Tri-State Fair Association

Aggie Debate Team From Goodwell to Meet Amarillo Junior College

The Panhandle Aggies from Goodwell Oklahoma will travel with the basketball team to Amarillo for a dual scholastic and athletic event. The two boys and one girl on each side will debate in the college assembly rooms over the Chain Store System as detrimental to U S interests. Amarillo senior Mary Mc Neill Orvis Bigelow and Kenneth Woodward will represent Amarillo Junior College.

Panhandle Aggies Goodwell Oklo Amarillo Junior College United States Amarillo Mary McNeill Orvis Bigelow Kenneth Woodward Bess Orr Texas Oklahoma Cameron Agricultural College Layton Amarilloans New Mexico Normal Institute Las Vegas N. M Weeber College Ogden Utah Wayland College Plainview Texas Technological College Lubbock

Woman Flees to Mexico With Grandson in Kidnapping Case

Kansas City authorities say Mrs Helen Robinson fled with her 6 year old grandson Billy Robinson to Mexico. Prosecutor Mastin asked Nuevo Leon's governor to arrest both and hold them. The child was taken January 17 from his mother Mrs Mary Robinson and is reported under physician care.

United Press Kansas City Helen Robinson Mexico T. A. J. Mastin Nuevo Leon Billy Robinson Mary Robinson

Two Jailed as Liquor Raid Seizes 4000 Gallons Mash

In Palestine Texas on January 27 two men were jailed after liquor raiders led by Constable Gordon seized a large rye whiskey plant near Neches. About 4000 gallons of mash were destroyed and only about 5 gallons of whiskey had been produced. The 450 gallon still was transported to the courthouse lawn for display.

United Press Palestine Tex Neches Gordon Early Court House

Reagan Thomson Insurance Firm Formed in Amarillo

The Spann Reagan and Henry Thomson Insurance firms merge to form Reagan Thomson Insurance Company with offices in the Fisk Building. It becomes one of Amarillo’s largest insurers, employing eight experienced staff. Charles Reagan is regarded as a top Texas insurance man, and Mr Thomson has a decade in the business. Benton King will lead the sales department.

Spann-Reagan Henry Thomson Insurance Reagan-Thomson Insurance Company Fisk Reagan-Thomson Company Amarillo Charles Reagan Texas Thomson Benton King Spann-Reagan Company Reagan-Thomson

Railroads Show Public Service Backbone Amid Storms

The article recalls railroads as the nation’s transportation backbone weathering strikes and floods. It highlights past relief actions under President Hoover, tariff reductions for feeding stricken areas, and railroads’ readiness during emergencies like the Mississippi floods. It also notes competition from highways and air travel and argues for equal treatment of all transit forms.

Hoover Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas

British Labor Government Faces Crisis in Commons Vote

London January report notes Britain's second Labour government nearing its third year poised for a confidence vote on the trades dispute bill. Liberals were expected to abstain, likely ensuring a government victory amid Liberal-Labour talks and Lloyd George’s support to keep the ministry intact.

Associated Press London Britain Commons J. Ramsay MacDonald Liberal Party David Lloyd George

Santa Fe officers travel plans and project updates

Officers of the company at St Petersburg Florida will visit Miami and Havana after the convention adjourns. J B Briscoe Santa Fe superintendent returns to Amarillo HQ after business at Shattuck. Extension of the Spearman line to connect with Amarilo Las Animas expected to be ready May 15. R P Estis resumes duties in Pampa yards after a year away as district salesman. patent for folding toothbrush granted. brushes manufactured in Gum Drop Connecticut. Mrs H A Hannam recovering at home 1616 Harrison St after surgery. For each mile of road in 1930 railroads paid over 1666 in taxes. J L Platt receives 30 days leave to visit Headland Missouri. Quotations about travel and effort.

A. O'Leary Santa Fe W. O. Lane O'Leary Los Angeles St. Petersburg Florida Miami Havana Cuba Spearman Amarilo Las Animas R. P. Estis Pampa Rudolph Rhode Island M. E. Markey Borger Washington City Bristleloose Manufacturing Company Gum Drop Conn

Nurse Reveals Secret For Quick Itch Relief

A nurse promotes D D D as a pure antiseptic lotion to soothe eczema rashes and itching skin. The product claims instant relief on first use, with money back if it fails, and is sold by druggists at 35c 60c and 1.25.

Robbers Take Family Wardrobe From Clothes Line

A thief stole nearly all the Lamar family's clothes from their residence near the Western stockyards. Mr. Lamar, a jobless barber with three children, reported the loss and said he believes who took them and only asks for the garments to be returned.

N. L. Lamar

Liberal Reform and Trade Dispute Bill Standoff

In Parliament a reform measure to boost Liberal representation faces the Lib-Lloyd George alliance challenge. Sir John Simon’s effort falters as the bitterly contested trades dispute bill seeks to define strikes and lockouts, and would restore civil and municipal workers rights to join political trade unions after 1926.

Commons MacDonald- Lloyd George John Simon Liberal Party Lloyd George

Fort Worth votes to take over gas properties

Fort Worth residents approve city council takeover of private gas properties by a 7,140 to 4,525 vote. The margin is described as the largest majority in the city’s municipal elections.

Ft.worth iPy Tinited Presse Fort Worth

James W. Pool Civil War aide dies in Merced

James W. Pool, 8 percent secretary to General Ulysses S. Grant at the Civil War end, died last night in Merced after moving there six months ago from Shelbyville Indiana with his wife and daughter.

Associated Press Merced Calif James WL. Pool W.S. Grant Pool Shelbyville Indiana

Fire destroys Naylor's department store in Tyler Texas

Estimated losses reach $200,000 as the blaze wipes out Naylor's department store and adjoining office building. The second floor housed the Texas Pecan Nursery office and four other tenants. In a separate note a police sergeant was aided by Miss L Evans who received a gold wrist watch for helping at Knew Road Richmond England.

Tyler Texas Idloss Naylor Texas Pecan Nursery Knew Road Richmond England L. Evans

German Opera Attracts World Class Baritone Roth

Carl Roth a renowned German baritone joins J. J. Vincent's German Grand Opera Company for a third American tour. They perform Amahl at City Auditorium February 6 and 7, brought to the region by the Tri-State Fair Association. Roth's rise from Sollingen factory work to stage star is noted with milestones in Cologne Weisbaden Breslau and Berlin.

Sebastiano Tilerland Europe Berlin Staatsoper May Roth Germany J. J. Vincent German Grand Opera Company Amatillo City Auditorium Tri-State Fair Association Max Roth Iams Sollingen Fritz Steinbach Cologne Steinbach Coblens Roth Weisbaden Breslau Staatsoper Berlin

Hill's Cascara Quinine Promises Quick Cold Relief

An old column touts Hill's Cascara Quinine as a fast cold remedy. Two tablets now followed by box directions and extra water allegedly loosen congestion, clear the head, and restore energy. The ad claims rapid results and a money back guarantee if it fails.

Hill

Lyric tenor draws star Roth to America in early morning contract

A lyric tenor, moved by Roth's voices, hired the latter after nights of urging by J. J. Vincent of Grand Opera. Max Roth, six years with the Staatsoper Berlin, signed at eight o'clock in the morning and chose America. He reached fame interpreting Wagnerian ring baritone roles.

Roth Max Roth Staatsoper Berlin J. J. Vincent German Grand Opera Company America

Gang scores another mark in Chicago

Morrie Berke vite, 27, was ambushed and shot to death in Chicago near the spot where his brother Howard Berko witz was killed by gangsters in September. Police linked Morris to a past trial in which Robert Pudgy Stamm was sentenced in 1926 for killing Howard. Authorities note Morris may have testified at that trial.

United Chicago Morrie Berkevite Joward Morris Robert “Pudgy’ Stamm Howard Howard Berko- Witz

Flashes of Life Highlights Marriage and Debutante Life

In White Plains and New York notes from The Associated Press a state supreme court justice ends a trial recess to mail 42 roves and a telegram for his 42nd wedding anniversary. Barbara Hutton and Dorie Duke, heiresses from prominent families, attend society events with their mothers. Samuel Shuff furniture dealer plans a family run corporation with the widow and children as officers and a $100 weekly salary for the widow.

White Plains Wny Justhe Morschauser State Supreme Court New York Barbara Hutton Dorie Duke Samuel Shuff

Trial Set For Lion Owner In Child’s Death

Clark Coley, animal trainer and owner of a lion that killed Viola Triesen, 2, in San Antonio, has a Feb. 1 trial date set by Judge McCollum Burnett. Coley faces a charge of negligent homicide after the Jan. 25 attack in the yard of the child's home where the lion was tethered to a tree.

San Antonio Texas Clark Coley Viola Triesen McCollum Burnett Coley

Officers Hold Negro In Attack on Girl

Laredo Texas officers detained a Black man as a possible suspect in a 17 year old Brownsville girl attack. The girl and a Brownsville officer were to view the man for identification after his Sunday arrest. Authorities feared harming an innocent man before a full inquiry.

Prema Laredo Tesus Dan Brownsville Laredo

New Mentodene Remedy Claims Instant Relief for Coughs

Three specialists unveil Mentodene a menthol based treatment promising overnight relief from severe coughs. The ad boasts rapid sleep through the night and a money back guarantee if no full morning recovery occurs. Consumers urged to buy today from their druggist.

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