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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1931
Page
2
A letter page item reflects mood of the era with notes on oversupply and unemployment, arguing for wage reform and possible machine breakups. It mentions a local company downsizing from 35 to 9 workers after new machinery and includes thanks to contributors like Frank Ford of Fritch for a rattlesnake head submission.
The Nebraska census indicates women now outnumber men slightly in the state. Among every 2,000 persons there are 52 more women than men, up from 112 excess in 1910 and 79 in 1920.
Clues sparse as Amarillo police and sheriff investigate a daylight robbery at West Texas Wholesale Grocery Co. cash taken from an office safe between 3 30 and 4 30 pm Sunday. Initial loss estimate ranged around 3000 but later confirmed loot between 300 and 500 with checks intact. no witnesses or leads reported.
Rev. Lady A. Patterson 57 Baptist minister and furniture company owner was found dead on the San Jacinto River banks. Autopsy by County Physician Wright attributed death to natural causes, noting a head wound could not have caused death and suggesting a heart attack with a fall. Patterson had gone fishing Saturday. his line and fish were left in the water when his body was discovered.
The steam yacht Surf was seized off Montauk Point Long Island carrying rum valued at more than $300 000. A prize crew sailed it to New York and anchored near the Statue of Liberty where thirty crewmen were questioned. Coast guard called the seizure among the largest in recent years.
Burglars damaged Rose Motor Company safe taking 1200 dollars in cash and checks and ransacked five residences. A later check showed 150 dollars in cash and four watches stolen from homes since Saturday.
Harlingen Texas June 15 J W Avant 60 died in a hospital after a mule dragged him at his farm yesterday. A rope entangled in his arm as the mule bolted. He was dragged to a neighbor's farm and pinned against an implement suffering a broken spine and other injuries.
London reports Ramsay MacDonald’s Labour government defeated by 24 votes on a minor amendment to the finance bill. Minutes later the government secured a 14 vote majority on a closure motion in the same session.
A fire in Carnegie Oklahoma caused about 30000 dollars in damage today. The blaze destroyed a grocery store and damaged a department store and a theater. Smoke from the flames also affected nearby buildings. The origin of the fire was not determined.
An old time hail storm hit near Amarillo as J A Rogers three miles east of Amarillo on the Wichita Falls Highway reported hailstones from hen egg size to larger. He was knocked to his knees by a stone landing on his head while saving chicks and a large stone bounced over the concrete driveway in front of his two story garage.
Prisoner Harry Goldstein claims a well known man who once toured Miss Faithfull in France and Germany with eight days of motor travel was involved in her disappearance. Faithfull’s body washed ashore at Long Beach and detectives planned to question the man within 24 hours while theories swirled around the 25 year old playgirl’s death.
A severe storm across England and Wales caused two deaths and numerous injuries. Birmingham suffered extensive damage with half a square mile wrecked by violent thunder storms and wind squalls. many homes damaged roofs stripped and many windows shattered.
The Italian freighter Angheria sank in heavy fog ten miles off Ushant after a collision with the French liner Rochambeau. All 29 crew members escaped to Rochambeau and 24 American passengers return to New York aboard the Ile De France.
The Interstate Commerce Commission held that free storage of import and export goods and failure of railroads to charge dockage for steamships at Atlantic ports does not violate the Interstate Commerce Act. The decision followed a supplemental hearing on warehousing and terminal charges across export import and coastwise traffic.
Two tuxedo clad bandits robbed cartoonist Sidney Smith known for Andy Gump and his wife of jewelry worth about 50000 as their car stopped at a Michigan Boulevard traffic signal. The thieves fled in a trailing car after forcing the couple to surrender all items except Mrs Smiths wedding ring. Detective Chief Norton said an arrest was imminent.
Mayor Thompson backs municipal ownership while President J Bouldin Rector urges private ownership by individuals. Rector warns against selling plants to large firms seeking a utility monopoly. He calls Texas cities to push rate revisions and await opportunities for individual ownership. Maj E A Wood outlines city planning board duties and benefits of systematic planning amid growing adoption in about a dozen Texas cities.
Walter Hoffman and wife flying an autogiro from New York to California were detained in Ojinaga Mexico after landing while en route to Marfa. Hoffman followed an unfamiliar railroad believing it to be the Southern Pacific line. it was the Santa Fe road to Ojinaga. He faces at least 72 hours detention before possible release and his plane is held by Mexican soldiers.
The Luling Chamber of Commerce announced that United States Senator Tom Connally and Congressman J. P. Buchanan have accepted invitations to be guests at a dinner next Friday evening. In Waxahachie, F B Iseley, dean and biology professor at Texas Woman's College Fort Worth, has joined Trinity University as faculty.
In Corsicana Texas June 15 A P The second of five indicted for kidnapping James Nash faced trial for the abduction of Robert Cerf banker's son taken last December Currie Caldwell the first defendant was convicted earlier of assault while in disguise Nash trial was delayed by preliminary matters County Attorney Cleo Miller said
Wheat growers in Channing Texas forecast shipments exceeding 300 railroad cars for the year. The first three cars of the 1931 crop arrived today and officials expect daily receipts to rise for the next month, signaling a sharp rise over last year.
A dispute arises as ROADS REDUCE argues it may flow its own production to its outlets for its own use, claiming no waste. The state contends such permission to flow to a single company violates the law of rakeable production and harms other operators.
Alba Pitts also known as Alba Woods, 20, held as escapee from a Texas penitentiary, was recaptured in Junction City Kansas. He was arrested by state and local officers after federal agents traced him from a letter found in Webb City Missouri. He is being returned to San Angelo.
Joe Shield, convicted of murdering his wife in Brownwood Texas, was sentenced to death and set for execution on July 31. Shield protested the verdict, asked for a 50 day stay to seek gubernatorial clemency, and cried in court promising his motive was for his two children.
Kansas City reports hogs at 7,000 head with prices down 20-25 cents and top 6.65 for 180-210 lb. cattle and calves totaling 11,000 with steady to 25 cent lower killing classes. Chicago markets show hogs 62,000 with lower prices, cattle at 20,000 with mixed shifts, plus New Orleans cotton and New York stocks mixed in a broad market day.
News from Rome reports the Vatican and Italian government near settlement over anti religious outrages. The pope has replied in a conciliatory tone to the Italian letter expressing regret, described as a fatherly message to a beloved son.
A 1931 Edgar A. Guest poem laments empty houses losing charm when uninhabited. It mourns quiet doorways, silent dogs, and neglected gardens, urging “happy souls” or else decay will follow. The verse compares human life to homes that need care to stay lovely.
San Angelo June 15 A district judge ordered a comprehensive investigation into a jail break involving J D Conner of San Antonio and four others. J D "sandy" Martin is jailed on aiding the escape and may face robbery with firearms charges for alleged pistol theft during the escape. The five reportedly drove away in an automobile commandeered from a post office employee.
Rufinio Solis a 16 year old Mexican ranch hand was held for trial in the fatal shooting of Kingsley C. Mitchell a 38 year old geologist for Transcontinental Oil Company near McAllen. Solis allegedly confessed saying Mitchell insulted him and the case was ordered to Victoria with possible transfer to Nuevo Laredo for convenience.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co invites readers in Kansas City to apply for an accident policy paying up to $1,000 for death or disability for just 3.50 a year. No money needed to start. send name address age beneficiary and relationship for a 10 day free inspection. No examination required. Limited offer.
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