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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1929
Page
5
Tacoma backers led by John Buffelen promise a second attempt of The City of Tacoma to fly to Tokyo after the first effort ended in a wreck. Harold Bromley remains the pilot backed by financiers who guarantee finances for a summer launch.
The Gaston county grand jury opens today hearing charges against 23 textile strikers and leaders tied to the death of Gastonia Chief of Police O F Aderholt during June labor disorders. County Attorney A G Mangum plans to seek indictments once the jury convenes, with prosecutors ready for trial if returned.
Six gunmen in two automobiles invaded Sparrow Inn two miles south of Blue Island early today. Fifteen patrons were lined up with proprietor John Sparrow as the robbers took more than $600 in cash and jewelry and $90 from the till. Two women fainted and the robbers lifted handkerchiefs to reviving them with water.
Boston doctors at a physiotherapy clinic report infrared exposure as the best antidote for sunburn caused by ultraviolet rays. In 60 test cases, 47 needed one treatment and the rest responded to two treatments.
Reports from Shanghai say Chinese forces at Manchuk withdrawn from frontline positions and a 20 mile gap exists between opposing lines. Kuomintang members held a large anti Soviet mass meeting ordering factory holidays with pay while officials forecast an early settlement of the Chinese Eastern Railroad dispute.
Paris designers showcase a profusion of bows from tiny ribbons to bold oversized ties at rue de la Paix and Champs Elysees. Bows decorate necklines coats and belts adding charm to slim silhouettes and playful looks in the bustling summer scene.
United Press reports 29 people ill after eating pineapple filled coffee cake from a North Side bakery in Chicago. Four hospitalized, one patient Frances Boeler, 23, believed dying. Separate item notes nearly 1,000,000 signatures to a British petition urging gasoline tax swap for horsepower tax on autos.
Paris reports the circus acrobat known as Martyr wed in a public ceremony. He equipped the automobile wedding car with parallel bars and drove off as his wife performed hand stands giant swings and hung by her toes while she dodged in mild discomfort.
Lieutenant Domingo Aguilar, who executed municipal authorities in Huachutla de Jimenez and escaped from jail with ten other prisoners, has been recaptured at La Purisima ranch near Teotitlan del Camino Oaxaca. The remaining fugitives are still at large.
A fashion report notes bows appear on left side-front yokes, bright watered moire sashes, and scarf collars on blouses. Evening wear uses bows in ribbons for color, with a two-piece hat featuring a skull cap and a bowknot at the neck.
Mrs. A Porter was elected president of the T E B L Class of the Second Baptist Church at a recent meeting. Other officers named include Mrs Jeff Capehart first vice president Mrs W J Robinson second vice president Mrs C Keith third vice president Mrs D McDaniels reporter and Mrs F E Simmons assistant reporter and secretary to the president.
Mrs. Olin Hardy who has been ill at St Anthony Hospital was honored with a birthday party at the hospital Sunday. Mrs S J Burdine presented a large cake with candles as friends called and gifts poured in throughout the day.
J M O'Brien traveled to Kansas City last week to meet his wife who has been in Michigan for three months. They hosted her sister Mrs Nation of Erie Kansas and entertained Mr and Mrs Meek and children from Parker City Oklahoma.
The Business and Professional Women's Club plans a picnic tomorrow evening at Bishop Park after meeting at 6 at the Southwestern Public Service company. Mrs. P. H. Buthker leads arrangements for the outing. all members are urged to attend. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Oldham and daughter Sybilla visited the Mortons over the weekend. Johannesburg will invest in a $2,560,000 municipal electric lighting and power station project.
Mrs Carey Carson, 30, was found dead in a Dallas bedroom from a pistol shot to the breast. Her husband S C Carson said he awoke to a pistol flash, found her body on the bed with clothes burning, and reported a quarrel earlier in the night with threats he claims she made.
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