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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1927

Page

2

Kopecky Seeks To Stay In Amarillo For Big Tonight

Joe Kopecky declares in a Globe interview at Joe's headquarters near Holman Drug that he plans to remain in Amarillo if he can prove himself better than Dutch Mantell tonight. Dutch Mantell vows sharp tactics as the Armory card features Filly Harlas versus Thor Jensen in the curtain raiser. Tickets are available at City Drug Store.

Joe Kopecky Amarillo Globe Joe Holman Dutch Mantell Taylor Texas Terror Datch the Armory Harlas Charlie Grip Thor Jensen

Markets Wheat Kaffir Mile $1.20

Market note records a price listing for wheat Kaffir Mile at 1.20 dollars. Trade activity and vendor identifiers are not fully legible, but the line indicates a commodity quote with a single price point. Further details on buyers, sellers, and quantity are unavailable in the readable text.

Market roundup of livestock, grain, and stocks across major cities

Ample cattle hogs and sheep prices listed for Amarillo Kansas City and Oklahoma City markets with steady to lower bids. Chicago grain and cotton trends show downturns and mixed futures while New York and New Orleans cotton, butter, eggs and poultry quotes reflect market shifts. Lumbering stock lifts and declines accompany U.S. steel and industrials trading.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Texas Meal Hull Oklahoma City

Wife of man who killed children held by police

Mrs Margaret Scholl of Chicago wife of Walter Scholl who confessed he killed his two children was arrested after their funeral. She is held on an open charge pending investigation of her failure to surrender Scholl to police. Scholl had said he visited his wife after the crime. the visit was not disclosed.

Associated Preas Gary Ind Margaret Scholl Chicago Walter Scholl Scholl

Moving mortar box mystery solved at Central school

The mystery of a moving mortar box that rose four feet was solved after stakes showed the box shifts rather than floats. Architect Grimes and trustee Pulliam linked it to a centuries old cess pool nearby, where water leaks may have created gases lifting the trough through a small depression.

San Angelo Central School F. L. Grimes M. B. Pulliam Pioneer School Tom Green County Ben Ficklin Grimes

University of Amarillo plans 640 acre tract with 1850 lots

A university tract of 640 acres will host 1850 lots priced from 500 to 1000 dollars. The plan includes inside and corner lots with varied prices, a total value of 1 840 000 dollars, and a publicity drive invoking business leaders and churches to discuss campus development and road marking.

Turnley G. J. Nunn Gene Howe Ben Short J. F. Biggs Wilbur C. Hawk James Z. George University of Amarillo John FP. Mathis Howard Ferguson John B. Gilvin Public Utilities Committee T. J. Wagner C. M. Holt RB. H. Nicholson G. G. Ordway James George G. H. Turnley W. A. Askew Charles M. Holt M. C. Blanchard John P. Mathis W. M. Pearce

Chorus Girl Not Slain Verdict Given

Virginia Gibney, an 82 year old Philadelphia chorus girl, died in Erie Pennsylvania hotel room from natural causes during a quarrel with Karl H Bechtel a Buffalo traveling salesman. Autopsy by Dr Elmer Hess cited acute dilation of the stomach from liquor. Bechtel was arrested in the room and held pending further investigation.

Associated Press Erie Virginia Gibney Philadelphia Karl H. Bechtel Buffalo New York Elmer Hess Bechtel

Purim Services Tonight At Local Episcopal Church

Special Purim services will be held in the parish house tonight at o o'clock. Rabbi Sperka will deliver an address on The Purim Story and Its Message to the Modern Jew. The public is invited.

Episcopal Church Sperka

Foreign exchange opens firm at new highs in sterling and pesetas

Foreign exchanges opened firm with demand for sterling and Spanish pesetas at fresh records of 455 pounds and 17.50 cents per unit. The report notes continued pressure on the local currency and reflects a shift in market sentiment as investors seek hard assets amid volatility.

Legality of Cook's Parole to Be Tested

The five year parole of Dr Frederick A Cook, explorer and oil promoter, by Judge James C Wilson at Fort Worth is headed for appeal in the United States Circuit Court. Attorney General Sargent and Justice Department officials withheld comment as District Attorney Zweifel plans action on appeal. Cook, imprisoned 14 years for misusing the mails in oil stock promotion, would be paroled to Erskine Williams, a Fort Worth attorney and churchman. The case tests the new federal probation act and may reach the Supreme Court.

Associated Press Washington Frederick A. Cook Artie James c. Wilson Fort Worth United States Circuit Court of Appeals Sargent Department of Justice Zweifel United States Supreme Court Dr. Cook North Pole Leavenworth Erskine Williama

Cook May Stand Trial in Mail Fraud Indictments

Dr Frederick A Cook Arctic explorer may face trial in Cleveland on federal indictments charging use of the mails to defraud. He would stand trial if released from Leavenworth on a conditional parole granted yesterday. U S District Attorney Bernsteen discussed the case with Judge Kilgitts who sentenced Cook at Fort Worth and then notified the Leavenworth warden.

Cook Bib Aro Associated Press Cleveland Frederick A. Cook Leavenworth Penitentiary United States A. £. Bernsteen John M. Killitts Toledo Fort

Railroad News and Folks Reflect on Defeat and Resilience

A reflective column urges resilience after hardship, stating defeat can forge growth and a rising spirit. It notes local business moves by Plains Realty with new offices and partners, family anecdotes, and a humorous aside about Valentine and St Patrick days, ending with a clipped, fragmented line about a doctor and remedies.

Fire relief fund grows with Lions Club support

A fire relief fund received a $5 check from J N Beasley and $2 in cash plus $7 added yesterday by E Rasmus Tack. Contributions were collected through the Lions club.

E. Rasmus Tack J. N. Beasley Lions’ Club

Posses Seek Two Negro Thugs After Schoolgirls Assault

Coffeyville Kansas March 18 Armored posses scoured the negro district after two high school girls were assaulted by three negroes entering a windowed house. Bloodhounds followed the trail as deputies vowed to restore order. The incident prompted tense streets and ongoing searches.

Associated Press Coffeyville Kan W. D. McCrabb

War on Fashion Trust Near, Says Mrs Catt

Carrie Chapman Catt predicts a global uprising against a French fashion trust as women seek practical, comfortable attire. She criticizes Poiret for pushing trousers while detailing a broader revolt by doctors, lawyers, and housewives toward liberated dress and economic stability.

Associated Press New York Carrie Chapman Catt Forum M. Paul Poiret Businss

Nevada divorce law amendment lowers residence to three months

Carson City Nev March 18 the Nevada legislature approved an amendment to the divorce law reducing the required residence from six months to three months and Gov Fred B Balsear signed the bill into law in the closing hours of the session.

Associated Preas Carson City Nev Nevada Fred B. Balsear

Smith College Rolls On Skates On Campus And City Streets

Northampton March 18 Smith College has taken to roller skates with students rolling on campus roads and city streets. Stores report skates sold out. An assortment of unrelated items follow including war orders, wrestling brag, market notes, weather and dental ads.

the Associated Press Northampton Mass Smith College

Mount Vesuvius Eruptions Resume In Italy

Naples reports Mount Vesuvius resumed eruptive activity last night after several light earthquakes. The crater was obscured by flames and dense smoke as hardened lava erupted from the cone. Experts from the observatory say there is no danger at present.

Associated Press Naples Mount Vesuvius

Help me find my husband pleas echo through Tulsa police

Frequent pleas from wives seeking help locating missing husbands flood Chief H L Gaither. Mrs Kate Crist of 417 West Brady Tulsa seeks aid to find Robert Crist, a 35 year old caty inspector who left three weeks ago after discussing work in Amarillo. Mrs Fred Dossett of 2919 Gaston Ave Dallas reports her husband, 45, vanished after leaving Amarillo for Dallas on Feb 27, taking money. she has not heard from him since March 16.

H. L. Gaither Kate Crist West Brady Street Tulsa Oklahoma Robert Crist Tulsa About Three Weeks Ago. Mr. Crist Amarillo Fred Dossett Dallas Gaston Avenue Mr. Dossett Dossett Studebaker

Portuguese Flier Completes Atlantic Crossing to Natal

Maj. Sarmento Beires, the Portuguese round the world flier, completed the Atlantic crossing and landed at Port Natal, Brazil at 12 52 p m. He departed Fernando de Noronha off the Brazilian coast after yesterday arriving from the Bissagos Islands near Africa.

Associated Press Pernambuco Brazil Sarmento Beires Atlantic Ocean Port Natal Fernando de Noronha Bissagos Islands Africa

Mrs Newby to be operated on tomorrow in Temple

Mrs Dwight Newby will undergo a morning operation at the Scott White sanitarium in Temple Texas. Doctors at the hospital advised Mr Newby by wire yesterday that immediate operation was necessary. Mr Newby, accompanied by Art Arnold and Toney Chisum, are en route to Temple and will arrive today.

Dwight Newby Scott-White Sanitarium Temple Texas Newby Mr. Newby Art Arnold Toney Chisum

Prince Michael Obolewski Denounces Jews in Street Speech

In New York on St Patrick's Day Prince Michael Obolewski admitted earning twenty dollars a week making powder puffs for a beauty specialist before being jailed for denouncing Jews in a street corner address.

Associated Press New York Prince Michael Obolewski

Columbus soprano Mabel Murphy hailed as coloratura find

Vocal coloratura Mabel Murphy of Columbus Ohio is praised as a standout discovery after her Casa Italiana New York debut. She secured a long term contract with the Tetrazzini European tour management following the performance.

Mabel Murphy Columbus Ohio Casa Italiana New York Tetrazzini

Bobby Jones and Rabbi Wise Share a St Patrick's Day Birth

In common Atlanta dispatch from March 18 notes that famed golfer Bobby Jones and Rabbi Solomon Wise of New York were both born on St Patrick's Day.

The Associated Press Atlanta Bobby Jones Rabbi Wise New York St. Patrick’s Day

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