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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1928
Page
1
A column surveys diverse topics from Standard Oil profits and oil times to Carl Laemmle and a Viennese girl named Dimples. It notes General Motors stock gains and cites Kemal in New Turkey, plus Hoover endorsement by George Eastman. Earthquakes, the moon, and gravity wrap the science sketch with a odd mix of opinion.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with cooler nights and warmer daytime highs. East Texas shows possible showers near the west coast with north easterly winds. West Texas and Oklahoma expect cooler developing into Wednesday and warmer areas inland. Louisiana trends toward fair and cooler conditions with coastal winds.
Captain Walter Hinchcliffe, famed one eyed war hero, departed Candell Airdrome England at 8 45 AM aboard a Stinson monoplane with one passenger. The heavily fueled craft, planned for a 3000 mile leg, was sighted over Crookhaven heading toward the Atlantic as reports from Mizzenhead and Baidonnel noted a westward departure toward the United States.
Will Hays testified before the Senate Teapot Dome committee that in 1923 he sought bonds from Secretary Mellon and GOP chairman William M. Butler to wipe out the 1920 deficit. Mellon and Butler said they rejected the proposal and did not disclose bond sources. Butler testified Hays met him in New York late in 1923 and offered a package described as containing 25 000 in bonds. He declined and noted the request for a 25 000 contribution toward the 1920 campaign shortfall.
Los Angeles officials report 100 bodies recovered as flood waters from the St Francis dam breach swept into the Santa Paula and Santa Clara rivers. Eugene Biscaillaz, under sheriff, dispatched the update from the rescue area at 9 45 a m.
London report states Mrs Hinchcliffe told AP she believes her husband is en route to New York, sharing the development late today.
The U S Weather Bureau said today that unusually favorable weather prevailed over the Atlantic and no severe weather is expected until late tomorrow night when snow storms are forecast off New Foundland.
Miss Nancy Ann Miller of Seattle Washington was converted to Hinduism in Nasik India, ahead of her marriage to Tukoji Rao former Maharajah of Indore. The ceremony marked the religious preparation for their union in India.
Oklahoma City police joined Bristow and Creek county authorities in a search for Vinita Gunther a 15 year old girl who was abducted with an unidentified man. Warrants have been issued for the man and the mother the girl’s mother was divorced from Vinita’s father and her daughter was taken away years ago.
A 1927 Essex coach was reported stolen last night from its parking location on Fifth Street downtown. License 774-984 engine 712-174 belonged to Joe L. Wells. A gas tank and tools from a second car owned by J P Lancaster at 800 Johnson Street were reported stolen from the Santa Fe shops.
William Edward Hickman is expected to be moved to San Quentin Prison tonight to serve his death row sentence for the Marian Parker murder, after robbery charges against his co-defendant Welby Hunt were dropped, clearing the way for the transfer.
Two El Paso officers arrive as state witnesses for the murder trial of Nicholas Troetter and Ellery Roberts over Leo J. Laley’s killing. Witnesses include Mildred Stringer and Margaret Mitchell, with Davis headed for Pecos on a Dyer Act case. Kiwanis intercity meeting in Amarillo praised for good will and fellowship.
The Childress Women’s Department Club awarded the contract to C. I. Kugler of Amarillo for 23,081 dollars. Amarillo architect Guy A. Carlander prepared the plans.
N. A. Secrest charged with forgery goes on trial in District Criminal Court. Defense moves for suspended sentence if convicted citing his clean record and prominent family. Depositions from Wilburton Oklahoma describe his good reputation. Jury received the case shortly before noon and a verdict was awaited this afternoon.
Floyd Newton Byrnes, who admitted killing Mrs. W. J. Juergens, her daughter Myrna 13, and Mrs. Rosa Schirra, was jailed in Tom Green County after transport from Sulphur Springs. He asked deputies to be sent to the electric chair, while prosecutors planned a grand jury session today.
Secretary Mellon testified before the Senate committee that in 1923 he was told by Harry F. Sinclair and Will Hays about Liberty bonds to help wipe out the 1920 Republican National Committee debt. Mellon said he declined the $50,000 bond offer, later forgetting the bonds when Hays sent them to him. The proceedings included Hays and Butler awaiting their turns as witnesses.
Reports detail the St Francis dam failure near Newhall with seepage causing a hill breach and the eastern wing giving way. Death tolls rise with 21 bodies in morgues and total damage in the millions while police and National Guard respond to the flood zone.
O. D. Faulkner appointed superintendent of the county farm to replace J. W. Cantrell who resigns after thirteen years. Faulkner chosen at yesterday’s county commissioners meeting. County court terms increased from four to six annually to clear overburdened dockets.
United Press reports describe a 60 mile flood path through Southern California’s Santa Clara valley with hundreds feared dead and millions in damage. Towns including Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru, and Saugus face devastation as communications fail and rescue efforts continue.
In Tulsa on March 13 arguments were reopened for Jose Alvarado former special agent of Governor Johnson seeking release. Alvarado has remained free on a stay of execution but was jailed again by Osage County sheriff under a ruling in Oklahoma County district court that stays of execution are invalid after appeals. Griggs ambulance.
The Globe News urges readers to hurry for new dictionaries before the Saturday deadline. Clip the coupon printed elsewhere and act now as supplies remain limited and time is running out.
Old Fiddlers contest at Municipal auditorium March 20 under Tri-State fair auspices features tunes like Turkey In The Straw Leather Breeches Rocky Road to Dublin Arkansas Traveler Whistling Rufus Pop Goes the Weasel Ole Dan Tucker and Dixie. More than twenty fid dlers will compete for 200 in prizes with novelty stunts on the program. Tickets by mail to Robt Emmett secretary 208% Polk street and sale March 16 at popular prices.
D. Le Hooper, Ball Drug pharmacist, died suddenly while on duty in Clarendon this morning. He had moved from Hereford three weeks ago and was with W. L. Ball at the time. An inquest by Dr. O. L. Jenkins found death from unknown cause. Hooper is survived by a wife and a son.
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