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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1928
Page
2
West Virginia members of the Snake tribe are urged to meet in Room 435 Amario Building at 6:00 PM Wednesday to prepare for the tug of war at Harding's ranch on July 4 under Tri-State Fair auspices. Other state meetings are planned for Tuesday night.
Two of the 22 trapped Arctic explorers, including General Umberto Nobile, were rescued by Swedish air relief after a May Italia crash. Nobile and aide Natale Cecioni were flown to medical care aboard the Quest and then the Citta Di Milano, while four others remain on the ice near the red tent as rescue efforts continue.
Houston reports socialize ahead of the Democratic nations convention as prominent guests arrive. Mrs Woodrow Wilson signs the convention hall register and attends a DAR breakfast. Mrs Alfred E Smith's arrival prompts a breakfast invitation. Mrs Emily Newell Blair remains a lead host while Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham arrives to run the women’s club program.
Rome June 25 The Associated Press reports General Umberto Nobile was injured when the Italia dirigible crashed on the polar ice. A medical bulletin says he has an incomplete fracture of the right shin, a dislocation of the right foot, torn tendon, and a heavy contusion to the lower back with significant bleeding. Recovery is expected in about forty days.
Conventionalities by The Associated Press describe a western style rodeo at Rice Institute Stadium during the convention week. "Red" Sublett and his mule Spark Plug perform as part of the exhibition program while John W. Troy visits in sweltering heat.
Dr R Thomsen, pastor at Central Presbyterian on Harrison Street, spoke at a crowded meeting about his observations in European churches. He described restorations at Rheims and Soissons cathedrals funded by American donors including John D Rockefeller Jr and Ann Morgan, each giving about one million dollars.
The report notes Jim a longtime Democratic figure and former cowboy, planning to search the hotel if not answered. Dr D O Nugent a Democratic delegate will fly from Centralia to Houston. The piece mentions a Jesse Jones Cordell Hall ticket and a bone dry slogan. Tom Connally delays campaigning, mingling with leaders and reporters in hotel lobbies.
Houston June 25 With convention time approaching speedily Democratic platform builders work to iron out differences on prohibition and farm relief A strong law enforcement plank likely naming the eighteenth amendment is favored by many including Smith supporters Governor Alfred E Smith A resolution for states rights to define intoxicating beverages is proposed by Governor Albert C Ritchie of Maryland Repeal of the eighteenth amendment is urged by William H Stayton of Baltimore but no wet plank is expected The resolutions committee may include Key Pittman Bayard Caraway Tyson and Hitchcock among others
Federal and state party factions clash as Texas delegates loom in a near first ballot contest. Moody supports Smith while anti Smith blocs rally women demonstrators and lobby for Texas to back the front runner. Alvin Owsley pushes for unified national support and state cooperation.
A New York report details a power struggle between John D. Rockefeller and Col. Robert W. Stewart over control of Standard Oil Company of Indiana. Rockefeller says he seeks Stewart's resignation as chairman and denies selling any stock, with Rockefeller interests holding about 15 percent of the 230.8 million capital stock among 55,000 shareholders.
Houston June 25 Heartened by Senator Reed of Missouri anti Smith forces rush to mobilize after organizing at secret Sunday conferences. Daniel C. Roper of North Carolina named as leader of southern dry supporters aligning with Reed in a bid to stop Smith’s nomination.
Fourteen Potter County Pig club members were the guests of the Kiwanis club at noon today at the Amarillo hotel. The pig club project under the Board of City Development is sponsored by Kiwanians with each member aided by a sponsoring Kiwanian for financing and moral support.
Col Haines delivers principal address during Hereford Chamber of Commerce regular meeting at noon. Col Harvey also present, event highlights civic leadership and local business matters.
The query over sale is under review. Col Stewart's resignation request followed his contradiction before the Senate investigative committee and his acknowledgment of receiving in trust 759 009 in bands, a quarter of the profits from the Continental Trading company oil deal.
Texas delegates to the Democratic National Convention face a caucus vote to determine their first choice for president. Advisers for Governor Dan Moody say 32 of 40 Texas votes oppose Smith, while R L Henry cites 18 to 22 for Smith. Moody's camp plans a Southern Dry plank focusing on strict enforcement and stronger prohibition.
Indiana residents in the Texas Panhandle organize a July 4 barbecue at Harding's ranch with a meeting at 8 p m in the county courthouse. J F E Bassinger says Indiana supporters form a strong nucleus with the Bivins family. Sam Morlow’s Tennessee challenge spurs the group to prepare a program and elect officers featuring Riley poems and old Indiana songs.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a regular meeting at the American Legion home tomorrow evening at o'clock. Commander Fred H. Woodward urges all members to attend to plan the July 4 flag raising at the Public Library yard. Veterans and other patriotic groups will unite at the Legion home and march to library grounds.
A short poem describing how aging eyes notice subtle details in a garden. Janet, a child, senses goblins in the weeds and finds charms adults may miss. The speaker reflects on how youth and age perceive beauty and decay differently. © 1928 Edgar A. Guest.
On eve of the Democratic convention in Houston, Smith supporters offered little comment beyond expectations of an early ballot for his nomination. George Olvany and Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke of golf and Warm Springs as others discussed the weather and Houston’s conditions. The New York delegation planned to name convention committee representatives tonight.
In the House of Commons today Godfrey Locker-Lampson said the Kellogg draft notes mark a considerable advance and are being sympathetically considered, prompting questions on whether the government can sign without reservations.
Berlin reports Secretary Kellogg’s new note makes an excellent impression as Wilhelmstrasse officials say the American proposal aligns with the German viewpoint.
Paris dispatch reports French morning papers view Kellogg's revised treaty to outlaw war as making genuine progress and providing appreciable satisfaction to France's stance on the pact.
D. T. Simon secretary and field representative of the Texas Jersey Cattle Club Dallas is in Amarillo for a conference with P. C. Bennett and other Board of City Development officials. He will review major dairy projects and visit Jersey herds. The 1929 Texas Jersey Cattle Club meeting will be held in Amarillo next January.
The Houston convention buzz centers on a possible early Smith nomination as Reed and Roper rally dry supporters. Indiana reportedly leans Smith. anti Smith factions push for last minute changes. 1,100 delegates, Sam Houston Hall ready, crowds heat up with vendors and banners as the process shifts to night sessions.
The ladies of First Christian church Circle 1 will serve a full chicken dinner with all the trimmings at the Odd Fellows hall on East Fifth Street starting at 6 30 p m on Thursday evening. Mrs H L Gaither leads the program and Potter County candidates and the public are invited to attend the supper.
The Amarillo Independent School District plans a four room frame school in North Heights to open in September. The former Summit school building has been relocated between North Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets facing Washington street, ready for painting and remodeling to serve the district.
A 1927 Hudson sedan owned by W. H. Newberry was reported stolen yesterday to police. The vehicle bore license 776-487 and engine number 374-007.
June 25 livestock market data from Kansas City Chicago and East St Louis show hog receipts around 11,000 with top prices near 10.60 at Kansas City and 11.10 at Chicago. Cattle receipts about 10,600 in KC with steers and heifers trading up to the mid teens, and calf values around 4 to 9 in ranges. East St Louis reports hog tops near 11.00, cattle steady with steers around 12.85 to 13.65 and vealers at 14.75. Sheep markets described as steady to weak with native lambs around 15.85 and ewes 4.25 to 6.25.
New Orleans and New York trading opened firm on rain in the belt lifting prices for all nearby months. July reached 21.85 and October 21.55 in New Orleans before mid-session declines. weather reports later steadied values with gains pared. Butter, eggs, and poultry prices also listed with standard ranges.
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