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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1931
Page
7
Washington July 15 Police radio systems to aid arrests are expanding with over 60 cities equipped. Fugitives lose refuge as adjacent departments share emergency broadcasts and similar frequencies. State patrols join in, and officials plan a conference to improve effectiveness.
Zeigler Illinois July 15 Noble Potts 26 was shot when his dog stepped on a gun in a groundhog hole. The firearm discharged striking Potts in the back. Physicians reported little hope for his recovery.
New York reports Mary Garden, accompanied by her father Robert D Garden, is mule riding in Corsica for exercise and enjoying sun on Corsican beaches after a month fishing in Aberdeen Scotland. He says she will return to the United States in the fall to sing for radio as her Chicago Opera Company contract ended.
A. J. Naumann, a barber, was shot to death at 8 AM at his shop on Fort Worth’s north side after an argument over a gasoline pump with Melvin Menn, a garage mechanic. Naumann, who moved to the city 15 years ago from Latonia, was killed in the curbside confrontation.
Des Moines reports show a weak turnout expected for the national encampment scheduled September 13 to 15 as many veterans are too frail to travel. Officials estimate about 10,000 people may attend.
Two North Carolina druggists created a multi ingredient mix sold as B C at drug stores and soda fountains. It claims three minute relief for headaches neuralgic sciatic or rheumatic pain, plus nerve calming effects with no after effects. It is advertised as safe for women during special times and guaranteed harmless.
Increased membership in Women's Relief Corps Ladies of the G A R Sons of Union Veterans and Daughters of Union Veterans has brought large registration lists and hotel reservations for the national convention. Over 2 000 attendees are expected from across the country. The town's G A R will host at the Shrine Temple seating 12 000 with the Army band from Washington providing music.
Paris reports the Grande Chartreuse monastery near Grenoble in Isere is deteriorating as repairs lag due to limited monument funds. Founded 1084 by St Bruno, the Carthusian site sits 14 miles from Grenoble in a high valley, with much of its 17th century structure and historic interiors at risk.
A historical record notes indulgences granted for authorities forcing the expulsion of religious orders. The document cites papal approval and outlines conditions for those enforcing the decrees, reflecting a count of religious persecution and ecclesiastical sanction.
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