Globe carries Brisbane column on oil, finance and society
Arthur Brisbane discusses Isvestiya critique of Standard Oil in Russia and business in global finance. He riffs on Wall Street markets, General Motors, cotton prices, boxing, air travel, and a Minnesota bootlegging court idea with satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Russia
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Royal Shell Company
Standard of New York
Vacuum Oil
Freddy Welsh Found Dead in Hotel Room
The Associated Press reports former world lightweight champion Freddy Welsh was found dead in his hotel room in New York on July 28. Police investigations are underway.
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Freddy Welsh
The
Associated Press
New York
Weather forecast showers and cooler air tonight
The forecast calls for thundershowers tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures. Readings from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. show a rise from 71 to 89 degrees. Ambulance contacts Griggs 250 and Blackburn 21. Famous for Food in Amarillo advertises She Panhandie's Meeting Place.
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Amarillo Hotel
Opinion survey maps 1928 presidential prospects
United Press reports a cross section of governors from 25 states share views on potential candidates and key issues. Coolidge leads among Republicans with several undecided governors and Lowden strength. Democrats show division over Smith McAdoo and policy clashes on law enforcement prohibition farm relief flood control.
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Foster Eaton
United Press
Mackinac Island
Mich
Coolidge
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Adam McMullen
Nebraska
London
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Wm. G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Bibb Graves
Alabama
John E. Martineau
Arkansas
John T. Trumbull
Rangers Trial On At Stinnett
The State v DeGraffenreich trial opened in Stinnett with Ranger DeGraffenreich charged with assault to murder. The defense sought a continuance over absent Rangers Harrell and Purvis and warned of a possible venue change if denied. About a dozen State Rangers attended led by Capt. Tom Hickman. Cofey and Holmes of Borger represent the defendant.
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Globe
Stinnett
DeGraffenreich
Harrell and Purvis
Hutchinson County
Tom Hickman
DeGraffenereid
Coffey and
Holmes
Borger
Levine and new pilot to start trip in 10 days
Charles A. Levine and French pilot Maurice Drouhin will be ready to depart for a transatlantic flight to the United States in about ten days. John Carisi, factory superintendent for Levine’s aircraft corporation, announced the plan.
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Levine
Associated Press
Paris
Charles A. Levine
Maurice Drouhin
Atlantic
United States
John Carisi
Mr. Levine
Aircraft Corporation
Amarillo Water Rates Should Benefit All User Classes
The Globe argues that while small users get gains under the new city water schedule, heavy industrial consumers face little or no relief. It urges a broader cut across all classes, spread of bond costs over years, and a revision of rates for larger users to avoid penalizing any group. The paper frames the plant as an asset and calls for rates that support low-cost water for all.
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Amarillo
Globe
Dial Ranch Suit Involves Millions Heads To District Court
The Dial heirs sue to cancel a prior agreed judgment and leases on 11 044 acres of Hutchinson county oil land. Lloyd Fletcher as guardian seeks to revoke deeds and leases and appoint a receiver with damages, claiming $26 000 000 value and alleging disqualification of the district judge. Defendants include N H Martin J J Perkins W B H Hamilton and others from Wichita Falls and Oklahoma City.
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L. C
Gertrude Dial
N. H. Martin
J. J. Perkins
W. B H. Hamilton
Walter D. Cline
G. R. Pate
Wichita Falls
Panhandle Oil and Refining Company
Gulf Production Company
Golderline Oil Company
Oklahoma City
K. Newby
Hutchinson County
Committee Weighs Amarillo College Plans
The North West Texas M E conference committee meets in Amarillo to advance plans for a local college. The 4 30 pm session invites Amarilloans to present propositions, with members Rev O T Clark Vernon Rev D B Doak Lubbock Rev BE White Lubbock Rev WM Lane Slaton Rev BW Dodson Quanah Rev J E B Flinger Miami and H S Black Childress.
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Northwest Texas
M.E
Amarillo
Slaton
B. W. Dodson
Quanah
J, Eb, Fllinger
Miami
H. 8, Black, Layman
Childress
Cloudburst in Colorado Causes Damage and Roads Impassable
A cloudburst along East Elk Creek above Rifle Colorado yesterday damaged crops washed away small buildings and bridges with no lives lost. Roads were impassable today.
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United Press
Glenwood Springs
Colo
East Elk Creek
Rifle
Colorado
One-Session Appointed Dean for El Paso School of Mines
United Press reports a one-session dean appointment for the School of Mines at El Paso is expected after President Marquis of North Texas Teachers College declined the post. No action has been taken at the university. A note mentions a hotel coffee shop in Amarillo as famous for food and a local dinner special.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
School of Mines At
el Paso
Marquis
North Texas Teachers College
Adrian Pool
University
Borger Mayor Bribe Count Dismissed in District Court
Stinett July 28 The bribery charge against John R. Miller former mayor of Borger was dismissed in district court. The indictment claimed a $200 bribe for special favor but the court ruled the mayoral duties were not clearly defined at the time and no offense against the peace and dignity of the state was alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandral
Stinnett
John R. Miler
Borger
Miller
California Gin Marriage Law Takes Effect
Sacramento July 23 United Press reports California's gin marriage law goes into effect. Couples must file intention notices at least three days ahead, delaying over 600 marriages. The statute aims to curb liquor inspired marriages seen as a source of future annulment and divorce.
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United Press
Sacramento
Calif
California
Two Men Hurt as Well Fire Destroys Derrick
At Amarillo Oil company No 6 Bivins Hutchinson county Texas a well struck an 8 000 000 foot gas flow igniting in the engine house. Derrick burned and two men H K Amick 35 with facial and neck burns and W L Hill with hand and facial burns were treated at Dixon Creek hospital.
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Amarillo Oil Company
Bivins
Hutchinson County
H. K. Amick
Dixon Creek Hospital
W. L. Hill
U S Planes in Second Raid on Sandino Rebels
United Press reports at Managua July 28 that American bombing planes hit Sandino Liberal troops, killing and wounding a score. Marines and National Guardsmen aided Major Oliver Floyd’s column as Sandino retreated into wilder terrain, hindering pursuit.
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U.S
United Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Sandino
Oliver Floyd
Wilder Country
Two Men Drown In Lake Near Stamford
Stamford, July 28. Claude Hines and Erwin Chapman drowned after their boat capsized on Lake Penick sixteen miles southeast of town. Edd Biggs swam to shore but could not rescue the others. both bodies recovered Thursday morning.
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Associated Preas
Stamford
Claude Hines
Erwin Chapman
Lake Penick
Here
Edd Biggs
Kidnapping Case Revived as Quarrel Grows
Los Angeles reports detail widening feud between Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother Minnie Kennedy over the Angelus Temple. McPherson calls Kennedy's mind inflamed and references a rift that has left mother and daughter communicating only through lawyers.
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Hy United
Los Angeles
Minnie Kennedy
Evangelist
Aimee Semple MeePherson
Douglas
Arizona
Kennedy
Sistee
Aimee
Angelus Temple
Mra. McPherson
Mra
McPherson Kidnaping Trial Reopened Over Temple Rift
Aimee Semple McPherson was urged to reopen her kidnapping case before a temple court amid a power struggle at Angelus Temple. Dr Gladwyn Nichols calls the breach church members versus Mrs Kennedy over control of the temple. The secretary states the feud is between church members and Mrs Kennedy.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Gladwyn Nichols
Angelus Temple
Temple
Mrs. Kennedy
Pro Rata Run Plan Approved At Seminole Oil Field
Tulsa July 28 A P reports the operators' committee approved a pro rata plan for runs to companies in the Seminole oil field to curtail production. The plan was drafted over two days and will be submitted to operators at a general meeting tomorrow.
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Seminole
Tulsa
Okla
Greater
Seninole
Eight Jurors Chosen For LeBouef Trial
In Franklin Louisiana two more jurors were selected bringing the panel to eight for the trial of Mrs Ada Bonner Lebouef her mother Dr Thomas E Dreher and James Beadle on charges of murdering James J Lebouef. The mother wept as the selections continued in St Mary parish criminal court.
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Associated Press
Franklin
Ada Bonner Lebouef
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Sharkey
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St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
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Shylock
Minnesota
Max Brill
Griggs Ambulance
Blackburn
C. C. Champion
U. S. Navy
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Champion
Bolling Field
Washington
Rangers
Hickman
Manney Printing Co
Dial Ranch
Panhandle
West Texas
William M. Henry
Air Transportation Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Major Moseley
Henry
Southwest
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Moseley
Mr. Henry
Western Air Express
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Quarrel
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