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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1927
Page
2
A large audience gathered at San Jacinto Methodist church for morning revival led by W L Day of First Baptist. Fisher praised Day as a top musical talent, with a fifty-voice choir and devotions by children each evening.
The presidential train departed Washington Union Station at 9 p m. for a summer stay, with the White House pets aboard in the baggage car on Mrs Coolidge’s insistence. They will stay at a lodge on the hills to mingle with wildlife including big horn sheep and deer. The party included cabinet members, Harry New, and Indianans Edward T Clark Blanton Winship Maj James Coupal, and a press corps of 26 reporters and six photographers.
Upwards of 200000 people are expected at Hammond to hear President Coolidge dedicate Wicker park as a memorial to Calumet district war dead. His train will arrive about 3 pm and a motorcade will travel to the park along a twelve mile road decorated with flags. Services should start about 3 30 pm before he continues to the Black Hills.
Mrs. M. Coxwell of 900 North Houston street reported her house was entered last night and a purse a wrist watch and some small change were taken. Police do not believe a professional burglar was involved.
The Reichstag blocks charges against Prince Otto von Bismarck grandson of the Iron Chancellor for speeding. Immunity and his diplomatic post failed to shield him as the district attorney pressed for a waiver. President Loebe defers to a committee amid uproar.
A small dog, to be killed as a possible egg thief, saved farmer William P. Pierce of Oregon Illinois when a bull overpowered him. The dog attacked the bull, drawing its attention and allowing neighbors to pull Pierce to safety. Doctors said he might live.
The letter column discusses Borger and Amarillo politics with a focus on proposed water rates for low income residents, a candidate for superintendent of a new 2.3 million dollar water plant, and community drive “It Pays to Look Well” led by master barbers. It notes local support for cheaper rates, mentions Harve and Marve Avery, and praises area barbers and civic engagement.
Amarillo police are alerted to three jailbreakers who escaped Breckenridge jail yesterday and fled in a stolen roadster toward Amarillo. The trio includes Joe Eaton a 35 year old awaiting a 2 year murder sentence, L J Grimbs and Sallie Mays, with reports already reaching the city.
Paris dispatch reports a rumor that missing French aviators Nungesser and Coli may be in northern Quebec after a flare sighting from a mountain region. The claim is unconfirmed and part of a spreading rumor.
The document presents a list of humorous trivia questions with a provided answer key. Topics include language meanings, animals, professions, literature, and general knowledge, ending with a consolidated answer set for each prompt.
The Globe challenges Mr. Jones schedule arguing rates should fall with rising consumption. It cites 1925 proclamation showing costed rates at 50 cents for domestic and 40 to 20 cents for others at 2,000,000 gallons daily, lowering as use grows, and notes Amarillo now uses over 3,000,000 gallons daily.
Maurice May plans a death dive stunt in Amarillo as part of a treasure hunt promoted by The Globe News. He will slide on a rope across a busy street hanging by teeth and toes and may start from a tall building if the cable allows.
Report mentions a controversial claim that the aircrew departed Le Bourget field during an attempted trans Atlantic flight, leaving flares behind as part of the incident. The wording reflects a disputed detail in the coverage and notes the event occurred near the Paris airfield.
Jerome K. Jerome, famed novelist from Northampton, died today after a two week illness. He was 68 and published works including On the Stage and Off in 1888 and notable novels such as Three Men in a Boat Barbara Fennel Sunset New Lamps for Old Ruth Passing of the Third Floor Back Fanny The Servant Problem and All Roads Lead to Calvary in 1919.
The writer contends a vast propaganda campaign harms independent oil operators. Major firms allegedly raise money before the campaign, dampen investor confidence, lower crude prices, then buy struggling properties at low cost, leaving independents squeezed while big companies profit.
A child asks why nations fly flags and a narrator traces flag history from tribal clans to modern nations. Edgar A Guest reflects on patriotism and the flag in verse, linking Old Glory to ideals and personal character in a reflective piece.
The letter argues that independent operators have succeeded and that current oil field conditions, cheap labor and low property prices make today ideal for heavy investment. It claims campaign against independents is politically motivated and urges readers to invest to the limit despite big company warnings.
A reader asks why Wolflim School lacks sidewalks and paving on both the north and rear sides, urging public interest and action to install needed pedestrian paths.
Witnesses described a December 24 dance scene where Cox resisted arrest and Bettis urged quiet. Testimony included Bettis being ill and vomiting behind the house, with others noting Bettis appeared drunk or staggered. The defense questioned searches while witnesses attested to Bettis’s demeanor and reputation. The trial adjourned for a lunch recess.
The Royal Army Temperance Organization reports near negligible drunkenness in the British army. Convictions reached 51 at home and 203 abroad with an Army establishment of 202,520. More than five thousand men went on the water wagon during 1926.
In a dialogue from a large musical instrument shop a young woman asks for a tin whistle and the shopkeeper, with dignity, replies that cylindrical flageolets are not carried.
A magistrate confronts a defendant who proclaims respectability while denying the accusation of striking and injuring the plaintiff. The exchange hints at a public hearing as the case unfolds.
The census bureau reports May cotton use totaling 33 024 bales lint and 72 766 bales linters, up from April figures and higher than May last year. On hand May 31 stock levels rose, with active consumption at cotton prices and storage totals across public stores and compresses noted for comparison with April and May of prior years.
Cattle sale for 7,000 head with calves 1,600 and fed cattle steady to 18 cents higher. Texas grass steers down 15 cents. Bulk prices 7.00 to 78.25. Vealers strong. Hogs 7,600 head lower with packing sow prices 7.654 to 78.16. Sheep 4,000 steady with Arizona lambs around 16.2 to 16.0 and Texas yearlings at 12.50.
Chicago market summary shows cattle 9 000 head with fed steers and yearlings priced higher, vealers 12.00 to 12.50, bulls weak. hogs 24 000 head with top 9.26 and packers paying 7.864 to 8.40. sheep 11 000 head slow with native lambs 16.00 to 16.60 and fat ewes 6.50 to 6.00.
Wheat No 2 hard quoted at 1 891.64 and No 2 red around 1 40 to 1 42. Corn No 2 white near 954 to 981 with No 2 yellow at 49 and 53.8. Date No 2 white shown as 49 4 and 53 8 percent.
In Chicago June 14, wheat prices fell early on weaker Liverpool quotes, then recovered to roughly the previous close. Corn and oats firmed with corn easing then moving higher, while provisions held steady. Butter and eggs unchanged, poultry prices varied with live birds quoted across multiple categories.
Chicago buyers report steady potato prices with several regional lots listed. Bliss Triumphs sacks fetch 4.00 to 4.50 dollars, Irish cobblers around 3.25 to 4.26, North Carolina barred cobblers 6.00 to 6.50, round whites about 3.00 and fuseet fuseet from Washington at 3.00 to 3.50. Old stock moves slowly.
Prices drifted downward at the opening with Pittsburgh Coal down 2? points and Missouri Pacific preferred and Wabash down 1? and 1? respectively. Buoyant gains appeared in American Can and Park and Ilford, while rail shares led losses as predictions of no immediate recovery in traffic circulated.
A playful exchange questions the museum of art's value. the critic praises pictures yet humorously insists there should be more jokes under the surfaces. The friend echoes frustration with the exhibit’s humor and depth.
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