20 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1928
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane surveys world affairs from Mexico to Russia and Britain, noting Calles's grip on Mexico, Rockefeller's odd happiness driving a coal wagon, Russia's rescue efforts in the Arctic, Kellogg’s treaty mood, and cancer research progress at the Rockefeller Institute. He ends with reflections on heat, climate, and human resilience.
Twelve nations accepted the American drafted renunciation of war treaty with two still to report. Kellogg aims to sign in Paris with a planned August 28 ceremony. Britain, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa confirmed support. Japan, Czecho Slovakia also endorsed. Local ad adjoins unrelated business listing.
Seven men were arrested within hours as police probe two city crime rings. Four suspects face auto theft and parts stripping charges after a Chevrolet roadster belonging to W. C. Boyd was stripped on July 17. Three narcotics suspects, J. Mc King L. WH Steele and D. G. Smith, were taken into custody with drugs.
Bishop James Cannon announced plans to open a Southern dry and Democratic headquarters in Mond Virginia immediately. Herbert Hoover will attend his father in law’s funeral in Vale Alto California today. The Republican candidate plans to prepare his acceptance speech before official nomination. Senator Key Pittman will confer with Governor Smith on Smiths acceptance speech draft.
Opera star Mary McCormic daughter of Amarillo residents will return October 25 for a concert at the Municipal auditorium under Emil F. Myers as the opening event of the fall Music Festival. The Paris Grand Opera soloist previously drew 1500 in town. Mr Myers plans ongoing collaboration. City garbage contractor R Michelson urges households to match any silverware pieces found at his office to recover missing items.
The body of Laura Josephine Goans ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Goans of 800 North Fillmore street drowned yesterday afternoon in a gravel pit swimming hole north of the city and is in state at Blackburn Boxwell funeral parlors awaiting funeral arrangements and arrival of relatives. The tragedy occurred when she with a younger sister Fern and their playmate Morris Gulledge went
President candidate Herbert Hoover arrived in Palo Alto at 10 15 AM Pacific time after a 4000 mile cross country journey.
F L Hughes of Burkburnett died in a Vernon hospital from injuries tied to an affray in the Rock Crossing oil field two days earlier. The man who hosted the affray surrendered and will face murder charges.
Twenty six Amarillo Boy Scouts received scoutcraft honors last night. Two boys reached Star and Life ranks, nine earned second class, and one received his first clan pin. Five merit badges were awarded to Olin Hardy, Bill Askew, and Leon Likins in a ceremony listing many named scouts and troops.
Senator Thomas H B Love of Dallas loses another bid to put his name on the Democratic ballot for lieutenant governor after a Cameron County ruling. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals overruled a rehearing on mandamus to compel ballot printing. Judge Sam Spears said the case would go to the state supreme court. delays loom in the long fight. Meantime East heat wave deaths rise. New York City reports eight deaths in 24 hours with high humidity.
City weed secretary Mine Alma Roach filed fifty two weed complaints yesterday in police court against Amarillo residents. Offenders must appear before Judge E A McKinnon. Roach says out of town responses have been favorable and many citizens urged city crews to cut weeds on vacant lots. Citizens urged to cooperate and report violations to Miss Roach at 2221.
An electrical storm and powerful gale centered on Chicago and northeastern Illinois battered the region late yesterday. The AP reports the storm caused damage and disruptions across multiple counties as residents tracked the unusual weather event.
About 20005 fish were rescued from Tierra Blanco creek east of Can yon after heavy rains. Local game warden 8 D Turner, aided by W Gordon and 8 D Turner Jr, led efforts saving game fish including bass bluegill and channel cat. Volunteers from Will H. Daily League joined the rescue as waters receded.
Beatrice Albert known as the Auction Girl, 19, ends her plan to marry the highest bidder to fund her parents’ maintenance. She says money cannot restore her parents’ happiness from their two room Siren farm, choosing love over wealth despite her father’s pressure and a strained family rift.
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