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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1927

Page

2

Stand On Arms Repeated In Geneva Note

The United States opposed any international supervision of armaments after a future limitation pact. It rejected universal curbs on essential industries and warned that sharing information on semi war industries raises legal issues. Washington also deemed condemning training in chemical weapons impracticable while stressing the need to prepare for possible chemical warfare.

Associated Press Genev Ee League of Nations Washington United States League Commission For

Simplicity in New Evening Model in Paris Fashion

Paris fashions for late spring and summer emphasize simple lines with intricate handwork. Gowns feature crystal beads and embroidery in geometric designs, with innovations like two tone ribbons, Grecian girdles, and taffeta accessories. Paris milliners push away from felt toward taffeta and straws, while hats show close fitting black pleated styles with tiny fringes.

Paris House of Welly Yvonne Davidson Martial Armand Marthe Regnier

Roxana Men Lead Effort to Form Chamber of Commerce

James Z. George and W. G. Hill spoke to Roxana businessmen about organizing a live chamber of commerce in the oil field town and offered help. They plan a mass meeting in Clayton New Mexico, to boost intercity trade and development.

James Z. George Board of City Development W. G. Hill Inter-City Relations and Trades Service Department Chamber of Commerce Roxana George Mr. Hill Clayton New Mexico Transportation Department of the Board of City Development Amarillo Texline McLean

Kansas City and other livestock prices and market notes

Hogs and cattle quoted at Kansas City Oklahoma City St Louis and Chicago markets with tops and averages listed. Cattle, hogs, and veal prices move variably. lambs and sheep steady. Cotton futures and grain prices slide then recover amid mixed buying and selling. Corn oats wheat futures follow, while articles note butter eggs potatoes and stock market openings in New York.

Kansas City Louisiana ST. Louis Chicago New York Carly Liquidation Imex

Dublin Sets Up Machines to Register Bets

The Irish Government will install machines to register bets and track betting activity, aiming to monitor wagering and collect data. The initiative involves state totalizers and separate devices for registering betting tickets, reflecting regulatory steps in Dublin.

Dublin Irish Fernment

Dr Cook Granted Parole in 1920s Oil Case

Fort Worth March 17 Dr Frederick Cook formerly of Fort Worth who was sent to federal prison for fourteen years for mails fraud related to oil promotion schemes was granted parole from Leavenworth in a decision by Federal Judge James Wilson. He will be released soon and placed in the custody of Erskine Williams a Fort Worth churchman and lawyer. He has served since April 1925 and will be among the first federal prisoners released on probation a five year term.

Associated Press Fort Worth Frederick \. Cook Leavenworth James ©. Wilson Cook Wilson Erskine Williams

Park Verdict Continues As Trial Deliberations Extend

Testimony wrapped in a long jury session after a day of rebuttal in the Donna McGuffin case. Key witnesses included Mrs. McGuffin, Vincent, and Marie Elliott with details on a diamond sale, a photograph, and alleged communications with Russell Parks. Police and witnesses described blood stains and gunfire events at the St. Charles apartment as the trial progressed toward a verdict.

Flesher Vincent St. Charles Ritchie Palmer Richie Walter Elliott Bob Elliott Marie Elliott

Century-Old Turkish Veteran Outlives Wives and Teeth

A 145 year old Turkish man named Zara, born in Kurdistan, endures past three wives and his third set of teeth. He recalls reigns from Selim III to Abdul Hamid II, married thrice with long durations, and his eldest son died at 110. He travels, returns due to Italian cuisine, and lives on a pension of about 20 dollars weekly. He drinks sour milk, does not smoke or drink alcohol, and remains in robust health.

Constantinople Agha Zaro Zara Kurdistan Selim III Mahmud II Mejid IV Asiz I Murad V Abdul Hamid I Rasad V Italy

Advertising and oil giants in the early market era

A speaker notes that five percent on four billion dollars signals a growing concern, predicting ten billion later. He cautions Rockefeller does not own it all and credits Standard Oil with prosperity earned through hard competition and intelligent newspaper advertising. He urges managers to reach the public via ads before the opportunity passes.

Rockefeller Standard Oil Bbe

Evangelistic Services At Assembly Of God Church

Evangelistic services are under way at the Assembly of God church on 900 North Pierce Street led by Rev. Finis Dake. The meetings are conducted by J Edgar Freeman, a former Tulsa realtor, active in similar campaigns across Texas and Oklahoma for the past year. The public is invited to attend.

Assembly of God Church North Pierce Street Finis Dake J. Edgar Freeman Tulsa Texas Oklahoma

Sapiro Ford Case Stirring Press Debate on Libel and Race

The Independent defends articles about Mr. Sapiro arguing facts about his Jewish race and farming knowledge. It claims no libel and asserts the paper acted in good faith to inform farmers about agriculture, noting Sapiro’s lack of farming ties and attempts to influence farmers for private gain.

Sapiro Mr. Sapiro

Moody era legislative push on reform and finance

The legislature plans to divide ad valorem tax revenue to counties and expands press freedom under the Petsch amendatory law. Wood advances salaries fixes for state officials and lawmakers. About thirty bills regulate state banks removing the guaranty system. Gov Moody's reforms include a nine member supreme court, redivision of appellate courts, district court work equalization, and removal of manslaughter from the criminal code. The Wassel plan ends county fee payments. Moody expects a special session in about forty days to address appropriations and other matters.

Wood Dan Moody Supreme Court Wassel Moody

Bill Gunn Denies Raising Gas Price at Local Station

Bill Gunn says Adkisson and Gunn at Seventh and Tyler sells gasoline at 20 cents, matching other stations after a two cent tax pushed the price. He told The Globe News office that false information listing 22 cents misrepresented his store. The two cent tax went into effect yesterday, bringing the retail price to 20 cents.

Adkisson and Gunn Seventh Tyler Bill Gunn

Cotton broker shot to death near Macon

E B Hogan a wealthy bachelor and senior partner of Hogan and Levie cotton brokers was shot to death on a lonely Macon road late last night. Mrs Eva Tanner the widow traveling with him said three highwaymen in an auto halted them and demanded money. Hogan offered his car and money but was shot after moving toward his pocket. No robbery of money or jewelry about $4 000 was reported.

Associated Press Macon E. B. Hogan Hogan and Levie Here Eva Tanner Hogan

Dallas Tailor Shop Wrecked By Dynamite

Four sticks of dynamite were thrown into A. B. Lyttle's tailor shop in Dallas in the second attempt to wreck the business within a week. Only one stick exploded while three fell into a vat of cleaning fluid. The blast caused about $500 damage to the store and contents.

Associated Press Dallas A. B. Lyttle

Another Big Well in Pecos Near Completion

In Pecos county, the Mid-Kansas Oil and Gas No. 3 Yates, tied to the No. 1 discovery, is near completion in the Yates shallow field. It is flowing 110 barrels daily with tools in the hole and fishing for tools. The public school fund holds half of the royalty under Nos. 1 2 and 3 Yates.

Associated Press San Angelo Yates Pecos County Mid-Kansas Oil and Gas Company Public School Fund

Large Amarillo Businessmen to Attend Dalhart Meet

A large group of Amarillo business men, led by W. G. Hill, heads to Dalhart Friday for Board of City Development inter-city relations meetings. They depart at 8:30 am and will meet the Dalhart Rotary Club at noon. Amarillo Rotarians will join, as the effort aims to strengthen Panhandle city ties and promote services to the region.

Amarillo Board of City Development Dalhart W. G. Hill Board of C Panhandle

Borger Woman Dispute Over Kidnapped Son Claim

In Borger, March 17, two Houston women argued over whether E. P. F., son of one and husband of the other, was kidnapped. Mrs. Clifford Clark claimed he was her long lost son kidnapped by a German nurse 25 years ago. Mrs. E. F. Hild said he was not kidnapped but adopted at five months by R. Warffeli of Custer City Oklahoma, with legal papers.

Associated Press Borger E. PF Houston Clifford Clark E. F. Hild R. Warffeli Custer City Oklahoma Warffeli

New Sheriff Named to Succeed Teller in Willacy County

Rayndsville Tex March 17 Luther D Snow of Lyford appointed sheriff of Willacy county to succeed Raymond Teller who received an eighteen month prison sentence for peonage. J D Huffer named Justice of the Peace precinct one, succeeding F T Dodd who was convicted on similar charges. County commissioners made the appointments after Teller Dodd and others were convicted in federal court in Corpus Christi over cotton labor issues.

Associated Press Raymondsville Tex Luther D. Snow Lyford Willacy County Raymond Teller Leavenworth J.D. Huffer Precinct Number One F. T. Dodd Teller Dodd Corpus Christi Willavy County

Salt tax in China falls to 9.347 million silver dollars

War troubles reduce China's salt tax collected last year to 9,347,000 silver dollars, a drop from the prior twelve months.

China

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