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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1930
Page
2
As Americans evacuated by boat and gunboats depart due to rising Siang river waters, Communist forces seize wealthy Changsha citizens, torture and execute locals, and burn homes and shops. Foreign consular properties are looted while evacuees escape with few possessions. The victory follows advances through Hunan and Kiangsi.
Early returns from 1693 of 3440 precincts show former Senator T. P. Gore holding about a 1000 vote edge over Charles J. Wrightsman for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate. Gore 34850. Wrightsman 23332. Johnston 25714. Croce 16519. Robertson 7914. Kathryn Vaf Leuven, Oklahoma’s first woman attorney, has votes and others follow: Barnard 2215, McCann 1908.
The vote totals show Henry leading with 150 575 and Witt among lieutenant governors with 154 647. Alfred tops the attorney general race at 254 779 while Sheppard leads for comptroller with 410 837 and Davie is ahead for treasurer with 186 288. Supreme court chief justice Cureton has 280 965.
A local report details a controversial tree sitting with claims of payoffs for those aloft and a push to end the stunt. It also covers Henry Ansley’s El Paso daily column and a ministerial rebuke, with Ansley defending his approach and expressing a wish to keep his new department.
Wreck injuries cited as members of the company are bruised and cut. The Alamo Shows arrive from Colorado Springs and begin a nine day engagement at Fourth and Madison Streets under Foreign War Vets auspices with rides, animal acts, rodeo, and Hiko the indomitable wild man.
Community appeal seeks the return of a short haired male pointer named George missing from 901 North Buchanan Street. The dog has liver colored ears and a liver spot, has one collar and small ear shots. Reward offered by Howard Savage and Old Tack. contact Fifth Street station or 901 North Buchanan Street or call 2044.
A letter asks for the firms building major pipelines from Amarillo north and Moore County to Chicago, naming Continental Construction Company based in Kansas City and Missouri Kansas Pipe Line Company with main office in Dwight Building Kansas City. A Stinnett camp houses officials.
A letter from Mrs. Irene Davis complains of Monday and Tuesday columns about her roof and bungalow, promises legal pursuit for money owed, and thanks supporters including Panhandle Radio Service and Cook Paint. She notes 2 pm threat timing and mentions visitors Morris Miller and Junior Robertson.
Police pursue three suspects in a brutal homicide near Lake Worth after the victim, Hawthorne, was found beaten and burned. A. E. Stanley, 58, is jailed in Fort Worth with murder charges. blood evidence ties his house to the crime. Relatives say two Stanley sons may be involved. telegraphic warrants name Herbert and Jack Stanley.
The speaker links urgent social issues to broader questions of civilization. He cites polluted waters and wasteful practices, notes Einstein’s shifting ideas toward education, laments Chinese missionary bans, and highlights the United States spending burden including bootlegging and racketeering costs.
Entries for the Midsummer Horse Show to be held Saturday night at Tri-State Fair Park were being brought to stables today as show date nears. Final day for entries. 118 at noon. Officials consolidate programs due to heat. seats in high demand. crowds expected from Panhandle towns. rumor of Governor Dillon visiting Amarillo for Albuquerque event. Thirteen of 15 trophies donated by local merchants and enthusiasts on display at City Drug No. 1. Donors include First National Bank, Green Bros. Furniture, Southwestern Public Service, Amarillo National Bank, Junior Welfare League, J Levy, H A Venable, Coca Cola, Tri-State Fair, Morrow-Thomas Hardware, Chamber of Commerce, Old Tack, The News-Globe.
Construction on the Santa Fe bridge over the Canadian River will begin in about a month as part of the Amarillo Las Animas project. A camp is being built, materials must be hauled by October 15, and about 100 workers are expected. Seventeen cement piers will support the 1,736 foot structure on river bed and bluff slopes.
The competitor had completed 4,600 miles and exited second as the aircraft took off at 8:02 A.M., marking progress in a lengthy endurance race.
U S Department of Agriculture hog and cattle receipts and bid activity noted across Kansas City and Chicago markets. Hogs trading firm to higher with top around 9 86 in Chicago, cows and vealers mixed strong. sheep receipts steady. Cotton markets fluctuated with fall in New York and Liverpool tones amid weather notes and forecasts. Livestock prices and grain futures summarized for several regional exchanges with varied demand.
A verse lists items for a cottage move including clothing, blankets, kitchenware, books, and rugs. The speaker imagines packing trunks suitcases and boxes with items like goldfish and jelly, promising a sturdy load for the road and a cottage retreat.
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