04 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1928
Page
1
A sprawling excerpt reviews opinions on accumulated capital and prosperity. It cites Shaw on wealth, references to Niagara Falls and the Panama Canal, and notes on dividends, Ford’s workforce, and Caponeビs oddly framed mention. The piece blends commentary on markets, industry, and social issues with dated names and events.
Lee Merriwether claims Governor Smith has only 403 delegates and cannot secure the nomination. Smith supporters challenge the assessment in multiple states. Curtis campaign aides Glasper and Steinberg predict Kansas Senator will win the Republican nomination on the eighth or ninth ballot. McBride warns Democrats a wet nominee could cost the party. RNC in Kansas City plans to vote on paying 73 contests for seats at the National Convention, covering eight southern states and Porto Rico.
Pacific flier Southern Cross and four crewmen battled clouds and high winds on a Hawaii to Suva leg. Reports from Honolulu stations described dodgey weather, descending to 800 feet, and a 2 000 mile out leg with Canton and Phoenix islands in sight as fuel remained abundant.
Plans for a government helium plant to be erected near Soney west of Amarillo advance with work set to begin August 1. Col Harve Haines says the general contract will be let within 90 days and the project includes a concrete and hollow tile building, a $1,476,000 appropriation, a man proof fence, and railway right of way with preliminary work underway.
The Globe seeks public input on funding and establishing Amarillo’s municipal flying field. J Levy offers to lead a $50 subscribers list, while urging varied opinions on feasible funding methods and site requirements for a government recognized port.
Amarillo's Bivins Lake now sits at nearly 21 feet deep, setting a new high water mark as reported by Ray Edinburg, water works superintendent. He noted yesterday's rains had little impact and seepage has slowed, suggesting water will stay elevated through summer.
Bob Kennedy a Big Bend district rancher was held in Fairfax City jail after the fatal shooting of Bill Cochrane a 34 year old rancher and Kennedy s nephew by marriage Jeff Hutchinson deputy sheriff at Fairfax said the shooting followed an argument over a gate on Kennedy s ranch Cochrane was killed instantly
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh took off from El Paso in his Ryan monoplane for an unnamed Eastern point. He had flown in from California, refueled, then was forced to return to El Paso to spend the night due to a sand storm.
A revised list shows contributions totaling 22532 and expenditures of 18586 for Hoover's West Virginia primary campaign. Harry C. Woodyard, Hoover manager, said the figures likely cover all contributions and the remaining balance is obligated. He noted $1000 would cover unpaid bills. Mrs. M. S. Thomas is recovering after an operation at St Anthony hospital.
A hail storm damaged the William Warner Boy Scout camp roof, delaying Amarillo council’s annual encampment by one day to Wednesday June 6. About 50 to 60 boys are expected. cars are needed to transport them Wednesday morning. Training under Thomas H. Nelson proceeds, pending repairs.
Louis J. Wardlaw of Fort Worth, lawyer and former cattleman, will address Texas voters in the district courtroom at the courthouse in Amarillo at 8 o clock tonight. Supporters say he will unveil new topics and expand his platform, with Col Will A Niller coordinating a large anticipated audience.
Amarillo health officials announce a two day dairy school in August or September sponsored by the city health department with state board of health aid. Dr R M Walker says the event targets dairymen but welcomes all readers and will cover the standard milking ordinance stock feeding and breeding. E G Eggert and experts from Texas A and M College will lead sessions with veterinarians and agricultural agents from nearby towns.
Emergency medical transport services listed with two firms Griggs Ambulance and Blackburn Boxwell Ambulance and their contact phones 4511 and 5211 respectively. Local coverage details suggest responder availability and service scope.
A severe wind and rain storm tracked from Wichita Falls to El k City and Dallas causing extensive crop and building damage with no recorded fatalities. Three injuries occurred indirectly, one serious, including a laundry explosion near Wichita Falls. Dallas shops reported plate glass damage and overturned cars were noted.
Miss Amelia Barmart of Boston Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon took off from Halifax for Trepassey Bay Newfoundland to begin their trans Atlantic attempt to London. The Byrd designed Fokker plane aims to study regular crossings and carry 1000 gallons of fuel.
Panhandle men estimate the wheat crop will run about 15 million bushels this year, with some forecasts reaching 18 to 20 million. At $1.25 a bushel, a 15 million crop could release about $19 million in the next ninety days. Towns like Spearman Adrian Vega Stratford and Persyton vie for the Wheat Capital title as rains boost prospects for cotton and sorghum as well.
A secret flight was made from Boston to Halifax in a monoplane named Friendship. A Boston social service worker, described as a feminine counterpart of Lindbergh, is co-pilot with two men and a woman aboard en route to Trespassy.
Weather dispatches show widespread rain across the Panhandle and Plains divisions with 1.25 to 2.5 inches in many areas. Reports note hail near Happy, replanting fields, and beneficial moisture for wheat and cotton as Can adian, Borger, Slaton and Clarendon areas recorded significant totals.
Hamilton F. Kean, winner of New Jersey’s five cornered Republican senatorial race, told the Reed campaign funds committee he turned over $50 000 to his campaign manager and that all but $1 000 of it was spent.
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