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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1927

Page

2

Albright to Appeal Discharge to City Commissioners

Motorcycle Officer Gus Albright plans to appeal his termination from the police force at tonight's city commission meeting after a Saturday club incident at Club Lido. Officer Dick Murr suffered a finger wound from a gunshot during a struggle over Albright's weapon. Albright admitted drinking. City manager Bartlett says Albright has a right to appear before the commission.

Gus Albright City Commission Club Lido Dick Murr H. L. Gaither Allbright Gaither Murr Albright Commission Jeff D. Bartlett

Courthouse deeds and property transfers listed in record

Courthouse records show transfers of land and lots including Old Town blocks, San Jacinto Heights parcels, and other tracts with sellers and buyers such as Willingham Tubbs Johnston Lefforge Graham and others. Building permits issued for dwellings stations and commercial brick properties reflect activity in Wolflin and surrounding districts.

R. Willingham August Palm Old Town Albert J. Tubbs Wilmer T. McDaniel E. F. Palm W. P. Cooper Hoy Burke South Side Lee Bivins Leona Dodge F. H. Park John E. Bu Lera Glenn Humphreys Homer Foreman Harry G. Alexander W. Chiften Fannie Behannen Chas. Behannen San Jacinto Gan F. A. Haish EK. W. Taylor Roberts Grace Cook E .H. Petty Fairview L. A. Waters M. W. West Welflin A. W. Thomas Lena Tilliams Hughes California Co Wm. H. Bush M. L. Ammors Buchanan S. Side H. H. Kniffin Arledge Morningside Joe Hudson E. R. Lewis W. Fifth San Jacinto Heights C. R. Farra S. Brick Mercantile C. W. Pence W. E. Routh Hayden Wolflin A. H. Brown

Notable pairings listed among local residents

A roster of names including Herman Teberlin Inez Storey Gilbert Bryant Mattie Hutchinson Lennie Taylor Tula Kuykendall Paul C W Phillips Alvin Gaysella Sherpe Cleve Hamilton Etta Priddy Marion L Martin Susannah Rucker Thos J Fotheringham Nef C Praney appears. The text also notes Australian officials arming men to kill sparrows after escaped birds from the Carpathia and mentions dragonfly eyes with 6000 to 7000 facets and a butterfly with 6000 to 6660 lenses.

Herman Teberlin Inez Storey Gilbert Bryant Mattie Hutchinson Lennie Taylor Tula Kuykendall Paul C. W. Phillips Alvin Gaysella Sherpe Cleve Hamilton Etta Priddy Marion L. Martin Susannah Rucker Thos J. Fotheringham Nef C. Praney

Tactful Texan wagers reward for home run and town gossip

A Amarillo resident recounts paying $25 after Stormy Davis belted a left field homer. The column mocks gossip and pranks at The News Globe with threats of legal action and a detective tallied. Readers share jokes on society, Ford stories, and a divorce rumor.

What They Write to Tack- An Answer From a Cop

A dated 1927 letter defends a policeman against a hotel guest who signed as A Ectel Guest. The writer argues that critics fail to sign their names and contends policemen are human like everyone else.

Tack Ectel Mr. Tack

Daily Cleansing Routine for Facial Skin

A beauty feature by MME ANNE GGERARDE shows a daily cleansing method using a thin cream. Apply upward massage to loosen dirt around the nose and chin, rinse gently, and avoid sleeping with makeup. Leave skin creams on only during a bath, then remove with upward motions. Tomorrow, The Facial Shampoo.

NEA Service The Globe Louise €Lere America Mme Anne Ggerarde

Officer Named Yet Signature Lacks in Ammarillo Police Note

A public safety note cites Patrolman Thomas Bush of the Ammarillo Police Department but notes the officer did not sign the document. The report references the officer by name and badge number without a formal signature.

Thomas Bush Ammarillo

Amarillo Paper Feuds Over News Rivalry and Night Noise

A reader defends The News and Globe against a critic who mocks Amarillo’s size noting rival papers and wire services. He recalls newsboys cries after nine p m and urges staying loud, comparing to Chicago and Dallas. The letter ends with a bluesy aside about recent city sentiment.

Amarillo New York Chicago News and Globe A. P. Wire News of the World Los Angeles Frisco Arthur Brisbane C. O. McIntyre Denver Post Dallas Amarillo A la Lindbergh Polk Street

Power for Planes Promised by Wireless Electricity

Nikola Tesla predicts air travel will be powered by light electric motors fed by wireless transmission from central generating stations. He claims to have demonstrated power transmission halfway around the earth with minimal loss and says wireless power will reach manufacturing, light, and heat needs.

Associated Press New York Nicola Tesla

Last of Old Regime, B. L. E. Is Defeated

Cleveland July 12 The final leaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers regime were ousted as Herman E. Wills failed to win re election at the six week convention Delegates chose E H Kruse an organizer from Plainsville allied with the Alvanley Johnson faction Grand chief engineer Kruse succeeds Wills as legislative representative in Washington.

United Press Cleveland Eld Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Herman E. Wills Washington E. H. Kruse Plainsville Kruse Brotherhood Alvanley Johnson

Amarillo Notes World travel and college enrollments

Local items list Amarillo residents on vacations to Colorado New Mexico Oklahoma and Memphis. Students and staff join Amarillo Business College classes with new entrants including Mrs Bee man Miss Park and Miss Harttine. Families visiting relatives travel through Lubbock Fayeteville and Santa Fe while others attend weddings and seminars.

C. H. Wiseman Colorado New Mexico Elizabeth Nunn Amarillo Earl Tyler Lubbock Irene West Underwood, Johnson, Dooley, and Simpson Oklahoma Byron Gist Memphis Ben H. Stone Stone & Gulerie J. R. Richardson Chester Berner Evelyn Rowland Spearman Berner Richardson A. H. Webster Tyler Street Gough John Arnett Canyes Kimbre of Sherman Frank Miller Howard Bean Washington Street Okmulgee Nell Williams Fay O’brien Eleanor Gist Camp Mystic T. J. Pletcher Lillian Shop Lillien Peeter New York City Chicago Lillian Pearl James Wheeler Amarillo Business College Estelle Webb Tularosa Southwest Hattie Parsons Tulsa Fed H. Lokey Farmersville Texas Ray L. Allison Banham Street

Marriage boom doubles single persons in 1920 census

The Liberty reports a large gap between married and single adults in the United States. Census figures show 22,560,000 single people and 43,000,000 married in 1920, indicating nearly twice as many married as single adults.

United States

Market summary from Kansas City and major Midwest livestock markets

Markets show cattle and hog prices steady to higher across Kansas City St Louis and Chicago. Kansas City reports calves 2000 native fed steers and yearlings steady with top veal at 12.00 and hogs at 6.50 to 9.00. top lambs 14.00. St Louis lists hogs 15,400 steady to 25 cents higher, top 10.10, cattle 9,000 with steers around 12.50, sheep 8,000 with no sales. Chicago shows hogs 25,000 steady to 10 cents higher, top 10.10, cattle 8,000 with steers 14.45 top, sheep 7,000 with lambs at 14.00.

Kansas City The Associated Press Texas ST. Louis East Chicago

Oklahoma City Livestock and Chicago Grain Rounds

Oklahoma City auctions report cattle prices with grass steers at 9.50 and grass cows at 5.00, bulls 4.50, light calves 10.00, top cattle 9.70. Chicago grain notes July wheat tumble after bearish crop data, corn firming, oats easing, provisions steady.

Oklahoma City The Associated Press Chicago United States

Kansas City Cash Grain and Commodity Quotes

Kansas City cash grain prices for wheat corn and oats with No. 2 and No. 1 red and white varieties listed. Chicago and New York cotton tables show open high low and close values. Butter eggs potatoes and U S Bonds prices included from Associated Press reports.

Kansas City Eresa CRC The Associated Press Chicago James B. Bennett & Co New York Virginia Barrel Kansas United Press Amarillo Boston Denver Paso Los Angeles New Orleans Seress Pittburgh

Fe exchanges and stocks show mixed moves at open

Foreign exchanges were mixed with Britain at 4.35 dollars and markets showing gains at the opening. Lehigh Valley Norfolk and Western lead stock rises while Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward gain on mail order sales. Duitse marks rise while German bonds advance. sterling and French francs hold or move marginally.

Associated Press New York Great Britain Italy Germany Tokyo Montreal Lehigh, Valley Norfolk and Western Radio, Corporation Colorado Fuel Alli Chemicak Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Montgomery Ward, the Former Attaining A Record Price, & Serxents Beguk Cigar Union Carbide Electric Auto Light Dodge Brothers Macit ‘Truch American Sumtra Tobacco Kancan City Southern Josnen Frenth

Just folx. KS by Edgar A. Guest on passing a beautiful lady

The poem presents a narrator weighing two fears about offering a ride to a beautiful lady. He worries about being misinterpreted as flirtatious and about damaging his reputation or facing harsh judgment if he refuses to stop. He concludes discretion may justify passing by to keep reputation intact.

Just Folx KS &P Edgar A. Pues Atern Edgar

Locarno Spirit Ends as July Marks a Turning Point

In Chesham England on July 12 Rev Walter Wynn of the Pyramids warns that July elev marks the end of the Locarno spirit. He recalls forecasting disaster for July 13 and says the Dublin murder and Geneva conference signal a chance to adjourn while nations prepare for further conflict.

Associated Press Chesham Eng Geneva Walter Wynn Wynn Giza Mr. Wynn O’higgins Dublin

Demos Bank Plan Praised by Sen Reed in Georgia

Senator James A. Reed of Missouri told a joint Georgia legislature session that prosperity stems from the federal reserve banking system and credited the Democratic Party with its origin and perfection. He argued wealth is produced by the people, not by government, and criticized the current administration as run for and by the wealthy. He also highlighted past political financial scandals and corruption.

Associated Press Atlanta Georgia James A. Reed Missouri Federal Reserve Banking System Democratic Party Reed

Byrd and crew begin return from Europe to the United States

Commander Richard E. Byrd and companions aboard the Fokker Tri-Motor America leave Cherbourg for home after crossing the Atlantic. Clarence Chamberlin and his Bellanca Monoplane crew return to Roosevelt Field aboard the Leviathan while King George and the royal family show a fondness for fresh eggplant at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Cherbourg France Richard BE. Byrd Atlantic America Andresting Byrd Lieut George Neville Bert Acosta Bernt Balchen United States Clarence Chamberlin Roosevelt Field Associated Press Lonndon George Chelsea

Amarillo Old Tack’s Plan for a Bigger Fairer City

A list of proposed reforms in Amarillo including lower advertising and utility rates, more parks, cleaner streets, and expanded public works. Calls for municipal improvements such as sewers, viaducts, golf course, lake opening, traffic control, and attracting new industries. Emphasizes livability and fair pricing for residents.

Bivins Lake Amarillo San Jacinto Bucses

Stabilizing currency on gold basis alarms savers and publics

The piece argues that a gold based stabilization would permanently reduce currency value, harming those with life savings in government securities and French rentes. It notes France and Italy have strong, industrious populations and could recover if paper money issues shrink, while critiquing high financiers and the Fed attack.

Britain Germany France Italy

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Courthouse Records Jas. L. Keller Wessage Propst Meter Nash W. L. Clark White Deer Dodge Cele Fuel & Tren McCarty Meter Studebaker H. E. Schwartz City Plains Hevrolet Co Chevrolet A. Shackelford N. Garland Gibson Meter Star P. J. Babb West 16Th P. H. Meter Chrysler Cullum Meter J. Miller Nazareth West Tex Whippet W. PF. Rayfield Taylor Meah- Diana Moon Morris Jenkins Harmon Erasmus Tack Stormy Davis Jim Whittington Amarille Sophia Meyer News-Globe So-and-So Miss Meyer Misa Meyer Henry Ford Pather Canada Coolidge God Save the King C. W Bob B. P. S Associated Presa Troy Uv. S Liberty Treasury Locarno Sen. Reed Chamberlin and Old Tack Federal Reserve System
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