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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1929
Page
3
Ricado, famed magician, headlines Friday at the Auditorium for Amarillo Day Nursery benefit. He presents a rope illusion claimed to resemble the Hindu illusion without hypnotism, while noting debates over its authenticity.
Olan R. Van Zandt, a blind Tioga representative, drew the calendar preference slips in the Texas House lottery. Fred Minor shook the box as names were drawn. first out was Rep. Fd. R. Sinks of Giddings, then Rep. Lawrence Westbrook of Waco, both absent, followed by Minister-Representative W. H. Viggs of Paris who proposed a bill to raise salaries in the state labor department.
Thomas Wilcox a justice department agent suspected a federal prisoner released from Atlanta Penitentiary as Joseph Montana may be an undercover spy. The convict served one month of a three year term for motor vehicle law violations and was en route to Washington. Warden Snook would not comment on the release.
Fire in Temple causes more than 100000 in damage to the Graham Jarrell department store in the business district Sunday morning. The blaze started behind the adjacent McQueen Pharmacy and spread to nearby shops. Firemen faced heavy smoke and water damage as they battled the blaze from about 2 am.
E L Haygood of Bolling Texas won a verdict for 27850 in the Harvey Brothers Coach lines case in Groesbeck. He received 7500 for personal injuries 7500 for his daughter's death 12500 for injuries to his wife and 350 for auto damages in a county record verdict.
A planned 8000 worker strike by New Orleans street car and gas house employees was cancelled last night, ending the disruption scheduled for today.
An old advertisement touts Gordon's stomach and bowel antiseptic as a cheap fix for sour stomach indigestion gas bloating heartburn and other discomforts. One dose supposedly soothes inflamed stomach lining and costs less than three cents with a refund offered if unsatisfied.
In Chicago on March 11 Miss Florence Golde avoids a theater party as Francis Nessel, viewing her with favor but shy, is propelled toward action when she resists. John Russell notes the bashful courtship, prompting a dramatic moment as Miss Golde is moved.
Amarillo retailers report strong demand for Puritan Malt Extract no substitutes used. Nobles Bros Grocer Co orders carload lots as Mrs. F. P. Fenlon explains Puritan Malt uses fancy No 1 barley and genuine Bohemian hops. Puritan controls manufacture and tests quality in its laboratories, producing over 2,000,000 cans monthly.
After a quick assault followed by a knife wound on her face, Nesel carried the injured woman to a hospital. Police arrived as Miss Golde intervened, urging them not to arrest him and revealing a plan to marry Francis when he approves.
Colorado lawmakers hear support for a strict gun permit bill from Chief Reed of Denver who urges requiring a police department permit to purchase a firearm. The proposal aims to deter crime by making would be buyers obtain approval before purchasing a gun.
Chief Reed noted that many major Colorado killings used guns bought at pawnshops, while the proposed plan would require the applicant to have a record checked for competence before issuing a permit to purchase a firearm.
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Whitman spent Sunday in Canyon visiting relatives. Mrs. J. J. Hastings of 320 Kant...
Twentieth Street resident recovers from tonsil removal last week. Mrs G H Mattenbach and daughter Thelma Lee vis ited in the city with Mrs B M Roberta. H W Modepeth and wife spent the weekend in Texline with his parents. Charlie Wylie and family of Shame Rock visited sister Mrs W H Crowley at 601 Cheyenne Road yesterday.
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