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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1930
Page
2
A poem praising the sturdy common dog over pedigreed breeds. It extols a loyal, unshowy mongrel that stays by home, greets its owner with wagging tails, and lacks vanity yet makes up for flaws with devotion and faithfulness.
In Washington on June 19, drys say Dwight W. Morrow's New Jersey victory does not alter federal prohibition. Rep Michaelson, once dry, introduces a resolution to amend the eighteenth amendment to let states choose wet or dry status, citing the Literary Digest poll and a Chicago massacre. Congress remains about 75 percent dry as primaries select 10 Senate and 143 House seats across 12 states.
Circulated notices inform bond houses nationwide that Amarillo will market $175,000 in five percent bonds on July 8. The issue allocates $150,000 for paving and $25,000 for parks, authorized at a recent special election, with detailed information provided in the circulars.
The poem extols Palo Duro's scenic beauty in Texas, praising its cliffs, clear streams, and the Harding's Ranch area. It contrasts the Devil's Kitchen with the Angel's Playhouse, presenting the landscape as heavenly and beloved by the author Mrs. H. M. Baggarly from Havey Texas.
Clara Bow says a Dallas suit is not funded by her money tied up in a bonus trust fund and that her five year contract will not be voided unless Will Hays bars her films. She describes a Hollywood telegram about romance and plans to rest before resuming work on July 7.
Thousands cheered Admiral Byrd as he arrived in New York commanded by a fifty-ship harbor flotilla and a city salute. Governor's Island guns boomed thirteen times, fireboats sprayed water, and a vast crowd filled lower Broadway to greet his air expedition achievement.
Solons and Harbors measure centers on how much water may be drawn from the Great Lakes for the Illinois waterway project. Senator Glenn, Republican Illinois, will make the final appeal for his state against Senator Blaine’s Wisconsin amendment to restrict the quantity of water diverted.
Amarillo police report more than 20 arrests over two days as part of a campaign against motorists driving lightless cars. Chief W R McDowell says progress is evident and expects fewer arrests. Traffic plans for Friday night direct one‑way routes to Butler Field via Northeast Third and Northeast Eighth.
Fred Mercer, 40, former Ponca City real estate operator, killed himself in Kay County jail at Newkirk after being held for the fatal shooting of Fort Broadway at the home of his ex wife Georgia Mercer. Broadway was shot through a door. Mercer left three children, Broadway had two.
United Press reports the Harding Memorial near Manson Ohio is complete and ready for dedication. Plans for the ceremony are pending with President Hoover invited to speak. The memorial cost 800000 and is funded entirely by private contributions with 175000 set aside for maintenance.
A four day celebration marking the 74th anniversary of Elbert Hubbard's birth began in East Aurora New Jersey at Roycroft er headquarters. The event features musicales concerts and lectures curated by Hubbard's son and includes the unveiling of a heroic bronze statue by Irish sculptor Saint Jerome O Connor. Notable invitees include Calvin Coolidge Thomas Edison Henry Ford and Bruce Barton among others.
The Amarillo black community marks Lincoln’s emancipation with a downtown parade near 11 AM and a Tri-State Fairgrounds program. A beauty contest features 20 contestants, followed by speeches, free barbecue, stock car and foot races, a Wellington Sluggers versus local Mexican team ball game, a battle royal, and a Twelve Black Aces dance tonight.
Major E A Wood a Dallas expert city planner employed by Amarillo said he would submit a preliminary outline for a zoning ordinance within two or three weeks. The plan aims to separate building areas and set construction restrictions as Amarillo handles its growth. He visited to gather maps and data for his work as consultant on the city’s growing pains. A W Smalley, building inspector, notes construction continues at a steady pace. In other items, Enrique Olaya president elect of Colombia reportedly needed to reach a theater on time as New York stamped a faster Washington to New York rail time of 3 hours 66 minutes, four minutes faster.
Giulo Gatti Casazza general manager of the Metropolitan Opera Company and Mme Rosina Galli, danseuse and ballet mistress, married yesterday in Jersey City. The couple, who met 25 years ago in Milan, honeymoon aboard the liner Vulcania bound for Cannes. He is 63 and she 54. Previously, his marriage to Frances Alda ended in divorce.
Jimmie James was charged with robbing F. M. Tyer at a local hotel Tuesday night. Tyer said James tried to take $100 from his pocket while he slept, was knocked down, and the money taken. James denied the accusation and was held in the county jail with bond set at 2500 by Justice J. W. Minter.
Two federal prisoners released here after serving 30 days on liquor charges were given poor convict's oaths. H. T. Grider of Borger and Mrs. W. M. Smith of Pampa each sentenced to 30 days and fined 500 dollars.
In New York a nightclub bar from the Hotel Belmont sold for 27 dollars after a strange first bid of 2 dollars. The sale included an empty gin bottle a seltzer bottle and two glasses. The same brief notes mention Holmes becoming a doctor and several universities bestowing honorary degrees on William Gillette. Also Evelyn A Parry wins lip reading title with 90 percent score at a conference for the hard of hearing. In Stockholm a stamp exhibition awards three prizes for Swedish collections valued at over 5 million kronor and a Monaco collection shown by H Lagerlef.
Jewelry store window broken during a robbery. Fifty to seventy six pieces of mostly mounted diamonds were taken along with rings set with zircon and topaz. Estimated loss around two thousand dollars. police expect arrests soon as they pursue multiple suspects. The incident is uninsured for display merchandise though the plate glass window is insured.
The piece cites Einstein on space, mocks gender claims about chatter, and praises Madam Curie Sappho and Elizabeth I. It notes Dr. FE A Sperry's death and his gyro innovations, plus Wall Street volatility, tariffs, and a rising income tax surplus as of June 12.
William Edward Hoover 54 ranch man of Amarillo died at 1 o'clock this morning at St. Anthony's hospital after a short illness. He had lived in Amarillo nearly two years after moving from Reno Nevada. Survivors include two brothers Al Hoover Amarillo Herbert C Hoover Reno Nevada and sister Mrs Nora Merrow Santa Cruz California. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home has the body pending arrangements.
Milwaukee June 19 Frank Parker Stockbridge veteran journalist of 60 years predicted a future where newspapers receive general news and ads by radio and fax automatic layout. Local reports will be typed remotely via keyboard and pages sent to subscribers for direct reading. He sees radio aiding but not replacing the printed page.
Madrid reports ABC claims the United States forfeited rights to foreign markets due to exaggerated protectionism in the new tariff. It notes the paradox of cheap, efficient domestic production and the harm of closing gates to foreign products.
James Young of Kaufman addressed Mount Pleasant on June 19 arguing petty politics hinder prison farm management and self sufficiency. He blamed mismanagement for tax money losses in farm operations.
Wheat lifted modestly as reports of crop damage in Canada and Europe met with firmer corn oats and provisions. Cotton opened steady to higher with New York July around 13.77 and October near 18.10, buoyed by firmer cables and demand from mills and trades. In New Orleans early gains of 21 to 25 points gave way to consolidation as traders weighed weather and stock strength.
Markets report from Kansas City and other U S livestock centers for June 19 shows hogs slow with some declines and top bids around 9 65 for 190 225 pound pigs. Cattle and calves hold generally steady with varied prices across weight classes. Sheep activity included strong lambs and mid-range offerings with mixed results.
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