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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1928

Page

2

Hoover Plans Cedar Rapids Farm Aid Conference

Herbert Hoover will attend a two day farm relief conference in Cedar Rapids Iowa on August 22 23. Western campaign manager James W Good said Hoover will not give a public speech there but will meet with farm leaders to discuss agricultural problems and craft a farm program. A mass meeting is planned for the evening of August 22 with other speakers.

Associated Press Chicago Herbert Hoover Iowa Midwest Cedar Rapids James W. Good Mr. Hoover Mr. Good Hoover West Branch Good Corn Belt Committee

Assassin Confession and Mexico Crisis Dominates News

Toral confesses he planned no attack on Obregon, claiming religion as motive, while police detain Trejo and others tied to the assassination. Notes describe plans and threats as authorities seek Jiminez and other suspects amid ongoing trials and political fallout.

Jimine Obregon Toral Concepcion Acebedo de la Lista Father Jiminez Manuel Tre General Obregon San Angela Bombilla

Harley Sadler Stars In Hell’s Bells At Amarillo Tent

Harley Sadler and his company stage Hell’s Bells with Sadler as Jap in a packed Amarillo tent. The show, never before seen there, runs tonight with Hoodlum to follow, featuring Gloria Sadler, a graceful five year old dancer, and a circus orchestra brought for the engagement.

Harley Sadler West Texas Hells Bells Hell's Streets Sadler Hiar Mrs

Local airport bond plans outlined by city officials

City manager Jeff D. Bartlett announced that papers for a 100000 airport bond issue will be presented to the city commissioners at tonight’s regular meeting with an expected election date soon. Provisions have been drafted by Dallas bond attorney John D. McCall and city attorney Ray Johnson. Contour maps show the proposed field on the east Panhandle highway two miles beyond the city limits for submission to aviation officials. The commission holds an option of 28000 on 480 acres.

Jeff D. Bartlett John D. McCall Dallas Ray Johnson East Panhandle City Engineering Department Municipal Commission

Hypnotist Langsner Prompts Confessions By Mind Broadcast

A Vienna hypnotist, Dr Langsner, claims to read minds and push criminals to confess. He says each person has a sixth sense that can receive others' thoughts and uses this to reveal truths. He reportedly induced Verne Booher to admit murder after fifteen minutes of hypnosis.

Langsner Vienna Verne Booher

Boys Get Court Reprimand For Shooting Bat

Three Amarillo youths were picked up by Game Warden Sam Turner and brought before Justice of the Peace J. W. Minter for killing a bull bat. They received a severe reprimand and a possible fine of 10 to 100 dollars was noted but dismissed due to youth. The warden warned the practice must stop, listing birds that may be killed and emphasizing protecting helpful birds.

Amarillo Sam Turner J. W. Minter Minter Turner

Proud Father W T Smith Birth Ties to Election Win

W T Smith, candidate for county treasurer, becomes father of a 59 4 pound girl named Billie Jean born early Sunday to Mr and Mrs Smith. Smith congratulates Jim Shea on his overwhelming election and thanks Potter County voters for their support.

Wm. T. Smith Tresurer Billie Jean Mr. Smith

Miss Sue Kinkead Visits Amarillo From Kansas City

Miss Sue Kinkead a Kansas City schoolteacher and sister of H E Pete Kinkead county tax assessor elect arrived in Amarillo. She will stay a month at her brother’s home 1605 Washington street and plans to return to Kansas City afterward. The column remarks on Tunney’s money and future plans.

Sue Kinkead Kansas City H. E Pete” Kinkead Amarillo Washington Street Miss Kinkead

Little change shown in late returns of Saturday's election

Dallas dispatch reports Texas Democratic primary returns from 245 to 247 of 253 counties show little movement in key races. Mayfield leads Connally for U S Senator. Moody widens Governor lead. Miller maintains edge over Love for Lieutenant Governor with other contenders far back.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Election Bureau Mayfield Connally Blanton Owsley Cunningham McLemore Moody Wardlow Hawkins Wilmans Miller Love Darwin Parnell McCall Terrell Jones Hatcher Ermnuiv Harris Marrs Garner James Davis Robison Britton Flynt Lon Smith Jefferson Smith Judge Court of Criminal Appeal Morrow Pierson Texas Earle B. Mayfield Tom Connally Thomas B. Blanton Mr. Connally Jeff McClemore Senator Mayfield Alvin M. Owsley The American Legion Minnie Fisher Cunningham Barry Miller Thomas B. Love Alfred FE. Smith New York Herbert Hoover J. D. Parnell H. L. Darwin J. D. McCall Louis J. Wardlaw William Hawkins Edith Wilmans Smith Ted C. Adams U. S McClemore Wardlaw

Hoover fails to land fish during California Oregon trip

Herbert Hoover aims to rest from campaign demands during a 650 mile drive from Stanford, fishing along the Rogue and Klamath rivers in California and Oregon. Hydroelectric plant activity and muddy water hinder his angling as photographers capture the outing. He plans to finish his acceptance address upon returning to Stanford.

Associated Press Brown Hornbrook Cal Herbert Hoover California Oregon Stanford University Rogue Klamath Commerce Stanford Hoover

Seven counties seek state aid at highway meet

Seven counties plan delegations to a state highway commission meeting seeking about 900000 dollars in aid. Contracts totaling 2533000 dollars for 251.5 miles of new work across 22 counties will be let, including concrete paving and grading. Delegations include Wise Reeves Denton Galveston Bexar Limestone Cameron Throckmorton counties and city areas seeking various paving and topping projects along state highways.

Associated Press Austin Tex State Highway Commission Claude Teer Commission Wise County Decatur Sandy Creek Reeves County Galveston County Galveston Brazoria Texas City Texas Bexar County City Council Travis Heights San Antonio Limestone County Navasota River Cameron County Throckmorton Young County

Soviet announces 500 million ruble internal lottery loan

Moscow reports Finance Minister Brukhanoff unveils a voluntary internal lottery loan of 500 million rubles for ten years. It includes 6 percent interest on prize-bearing portions and noninterest prizes, aiming to attract funds from all social groups amid prior coercion concerns. Nearly 2 million prizes range from 100 to 5000 rubles, with total prizes exceeding 200 million rubles.

United Pros Moscow Brukhanoff

Italian Shakespeare on stage this autumn in Milan

Milan presents Italian productions this autumn featuring The Tempest and A Midsummer Night's Dream. The choice highlights classical plays performed in Italian by local theater groups. Local audiences look forward to a blend of original text and Italian stagecraft.

Milan

Transfers In Schools Must Be Made Now

Transfers are required by August 1 per George M. Waddill secretary of the school board. Families seeking to attend Amarillo schools from River Road or neighboring districts should act today or tomorrow. Moving within the Amarillo district does not require a transfer, and 19 district schools including Humphreys Highland Pleasant Valley Summitt North Buchanan San Jacinto Wolflin Alice Landergin Margaret Wills and Glenwood are listed as part of the system. The River Road school remains in a separate independent district.

George M. Waddill River Road Amarillo Waddill North Buchanan San Jacinto Wolflin Amarillo Independent Humphreys Highland Pleasant Valley Summitt Alice Landergin Margaret Wills Glenwood

White issue fades from American life amid political controversy

The speaker cites Governor Smith and his motives, defends past charges on gambling and prostitution, and calls on newspapers, especially Republican ones, to treat this statement with the same scrutiny as yesterday's remarks. The passage emphasizes media balance and political accountability.

Smith

Griggs Brothers Start Auto Tour Through Several States

Alfred N. and Howard C. Griggs with their mother Mrs. N. S. Griggs and Miss Winona Griggs leave at 6 AM for an extended road trip. They plan stops in Denver and Greeley Colorado for funeral home business, then take a three week outing to Portland Oregon, Yellowstone Park, Los Angeles, and return via Amarillo.

Alfred N Howard C. Griggs N. S. Griggs and Sons N. S. Griggs Winona Griggs Denver Greeley Colorado Portland Oregon Washington Yellowstone Park Los Angeles Amarillo

Motlow Heads to Tennessee for 15 Day Vacation

Judge Sam B. Motlow, re elected as Potter county court judge, will depart Amarillo at 5 AM for a 15 day trip to his Lynchburg Tennessee home. He is accompanied by his niece Nancy Motlow who will pause in Nashville to enroll at Lipscomb College. Motlow defeated J C Nelson in the primary.

Sam B. Motlow Potter County Amarillo Lynchburg Tennessee Nancy Motlow Nashville Lipscomb College Motlow J. C. Nelson

The Grey-Bearded Man Sings Of A Lonely Road

A wandering speaker refrains from wedlock and travels with an old man burdened by care. They share a road and a pack, the elder seeking rest while the speaker laments life’s loneliness. The weary journey ends with quiet acknowledgment of aging and solitude.

Market summaries from Kansas City Fort Worth and St Louis livestock

Kansas City wheat and corn quotes with multiple grades and futures. Fort Worth hogs and cattle prices with per head ranges and calf and lamb figures. St Louis hogs cattle calves and sheep quotes with top prices and daily ranges from USDA data. Includes pigs packing sows yearling steers heifers and fat lambs with stated market levels.

Fort Worth Associated Press ST. Louis East ST. Louis United States Department of Agriculture

Cotton futures dip as weather aids belt relief

New Orleans cotton slides in early trading with losses of 11 to 14 points as favorable belt weather and lower Liverpool curb demand. October 19.85, December 19.80, January 19.73, futures ease, prices near lower levels. Liverpool spot shows demand limited with multiple grades easing. Potatoes and poultry markets show mixed moves, with butter strengthening amid ample receipts.

Associated Press New Orleans Liverpool

Police Close In On Stolen Chevrolet Case

Amarillo police officer O. H. Denton left for Vernon to retrieve a Chevrolet coupe owned by C. H. Ingham reported stolen here Saturday and recovered in Vernon last night. Warrants charge Ralph Raileigh and Everett Landers with car theft. Two women held in connection with the case will also be returned.

O. H. Denton Amarillo Vernon C. H. Ingham Ralph Raileigh Everett Landers

Motion pictures aid air corps in solving aviation safety

In Dayton, Ohio, July 2, ultra speed cameras record 250 frames per second from 150 mph aircraft at Wright Field. The Army Air Corps uses slow motion footage to study parachute deployment, spins, and crashes, guiding safer aircraft design and life-saving devices, including parachutes and fire origin analysis.

Dayton Ohio United States Army Air Corps Louis Hagemeyer Army Air Corps Wright Field Aeronautical Laboratories Wright Field Widley War Department Army Hagemeyer

Foreign exchange and stock market update July 21

Foreign exchange quotes from New York show heavy activity with sterling around 4.85 and various currencies listed. The New York Stock Letter notes an uneven opening but an overall upward drift with pools in rails and food issues, total volume near 1.4 million shares, and notable gains in American Smelting General Motors and Montgomery Ward.

New York Associated Press Canadian Pacific Atlantic Refining Johns Manville American General Motors Hudson Nash Motors Studebaker Columbia Gas Erie First Chesapeake & Ohio Maryland American Smelting Greene Cananea Cudahy Chrysler Radio Postum Montgomery Ward Indian Refining American Can, Drugs, Inc Kroger Grocery American Home Products James E. Bennett & Co American Cam American Tele American Woolen Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore & Ohio Bethlehem Steel California Petroleum Chrysler Ceeeersnees Coca Cola Dodge Motors Eet du Pont de Nemours Fleischmann Freeport-Texas Great Western Houston Oil Illinois Central Independent Oil & Gas Willys-Overland Woolworth Cee Eeseees American Sugar Refining Anaconda Copper Barnsdall Corporation Cerre de Pasco Copper Colorado Fuel & Iron Eastman Kodak General Electric Hudson Motors Atchison, Topeka Chicago Rock Island International Paper International Tele Te Jordan Motors Kennecott Copper Sage Oil Uy Mack Trucks Marland Oil Mexican Seaboard Oil Missouri, Kansas Texas Missouri Pacific Montgomery Ward & Co Moon Motors TM Packard Motor Panhandle Producers & Rf Pennsylvania R. R Pere-Mariuette Phillips Petroleum Producers & Refiners Oot Pure Oil of America Sears, Roebuck & Co Shell Union Oi Shelly Oil Southern Pacific Southern Railway Stewart Warner Texas Gulf Sulphy Texas Corporation Texas & Facific Timken Roller Bearing Union. Pacific United States Steel Victor Talking Machine White Eagle O. & R

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