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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1924
Page
1
The piece surveys Leopold and Loeb murder pleas and the fate of the killers, then shifts to political forecasts. It predicts La Follette's radio advantage, editorials' bias, Ford's pacifist airplane era, and Muscles Shoals’ wartime impact, ending with a sobering note on a playwright’s suicide and a Greek philosopher’s misstep.
A newspaper fragment describes a young woman who lost her legs after childbirth and says she finds purpose in life by protecting her baby. It then mentions scientists discovering a vitamin in tea named bios and notes tea gives warmth and endurance in cold conditions, citing Mongolian tea practices.
Judge Henry Bishop denied the writ of habeas corpus for Mrs. Roli Hobart charged with murder in the slaying of her husband E W Hobart a traveling salesman found shot near Bivins stadium. Miller remains bound over with a $5 000 bond to waive preliminary hearing and habeas corpus, as the case proceeds toward grand jury action.
The Globe contends with its duty to print all news while hinting at long decades left before the century ends. The query touches on birth control amid ongoing public discourse and a continued page two note.
John W. Davis pressed ahead with a brief first address before returning to New York. He aims to outline general subject matter without covering all campaign issues. Advisers reexamine the political landscape in light of La Follette's entry.
The Red Cross touring lecture team conducted first aid demonstrations for Rock Island workers Scouts and firemen led by Dr Robert Browning and Dr Russell Johnson with Dr W R Ridden directing. Local groups welcomed the visitors as more sessions planned at Northwest Texas Hospital and later at West Texas State Teachers College Canyon. The program praises Mrs Sam Vaughn for coordinating efforts and urges public attendance.
Fordson tractors sold by Cooper-Irvin Motor are raised by 70 dollars to 495 F. O. B. Detroit with delivery price 559.15 including grease and oil. Lincolns rise by 200 dollars, with added bumper tires tubes and covers. Colonel Golding praised Fordson for handling heavy artillery in Palo Duro canyons.
London commentary blames the Paris games for injuring sport and international amity. The Daily Telegraph cites the games as harming sport morality. The Chronicle warns of government action to end the games if reform fails. The News laments widespread enmity and hopes nations can still play amicably.
United States representative Marvin Jones praised the last congress at a Kiwanis meeting and backed Garner tax cuts. The Amarillo Tri-State exposition pageant plans add ten more cities to staff the event, with royal courts from Quanah Paducah Matador Floydada Crosbyton Slaton Lamesa Plainview Tulia and Canyon signing on.
Austin telegram from Ivan A. White secretary of Hidalgo County Tax Payers Association asks the governor to send rangers to Hidalgo County to protect order on primary day. He claims Mexican sheriffs are herding the Mexican vote and election supervisors need protection.
New York July 23. Battling Siki the Sengalese pugilist Louis Fall married Lillian Werner a white woman of New York City in a Municipal building ceremony. The license lists the boxer's name and age with birthplace as St Louis Sengal Africa. The bride aged 50 described herself as an artist. Siki called himself an artist. The ceremony was performed by Deputy City Clerk McCormick.
Amarillo boosters urge local purchases of Amarillo gasoline to speed oil field development. Amarillo Refining Company, owned by Reece Allen, expands to 5000 barrels daily with 25+ skilled workers and 80000 barrels of crude storage planned. refinery capacity aimed at 3000 plus barrels soon. Joe Long Jr represents Allen, G L Rowsley reports upgrades, more jobs, and pipeline integration with Dorset Carter by August.
In Chicago on July 23, Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb were named as principals in the May 1924 kidnapping and murder of 14 year old Robert Franks. Walter Ballard signatures and a death car rented through a dummy account were identified as part of the crime. The father, Jacob Franks, testified calmly about recognizing his son's body and the ransom letters demanding 10000 dollars.
Over $900 in fair bonds subscribed by 2 PM in a push led by W. O. Gatton at a Kiwanis club talk. New buyers include Panhandle Motor Co and Dr. R. M. Bennett among others. committees continue work on the underwritten plan as several have yet to report.
Forty trucks in Panhandle transfer pump equipment for the Pantex pipeline. Additional pump piping and boilers arrive daily and are sent to field terminals near Pantex. Drilling tools arrive by train while yards are congested. Crude is planned to run 10,000 barrels daily to Amarillo by August 1.
Eastland July 23 Deputy Sheriff John Hennessee a leading peace officer was shot dead and Ranger Davis was fatally wounded in a dawn exchange of shots in front of the county jail. Officers say the pair misidentified each other in the darkness.
Albuquerque publisher Carl C. McGee remains jailed in Sandia County after District Judge Leahy found him in contempt. Governor Hinkle granted clemency but Sheriff Delgado refuses release arguing no pardon power over direct contempt. The state supreme court faces a writ of habeas corpus to determine McGee’s freedom.
London officials say Secretary of the Treasury Mellon met breakfast with Prime Minister McDonald at Downing Street and then held a lengthy talks with McDonald. Also present were Thomas W. Lanoni of J. P. Morgan and Company and bankers Sir Montague Norman and Sir Robert Kin Derasley of the Bank of England.
Santos Brazil July 23 reports say Sao Paulo revolutionists failed to enter negotiations with the Brazilian government for an armistice. President Bernardes says the rebels must face penalties.
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