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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1928
Page
1
The Globe reprints Arthur Brisbane observations on Arizona game releases and trade balances. It highlights Wall Street activity, GM stock surges, Lindberghs air defense notion, tidal power potential, and a brutal Cuba case illustrating domestic violence.
The 52nd annual Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association convention begins in Amarillo with executives meeting, a banquet at the Herring hotel, and expected addresses by Mayor Lee Bivins, Congressman Marvin Jones, and Gov. Dan Moody. President Kleberg to give opening address as sessions start Tuesday at Mission theater with a reception team coordinating badges and facilities.
Ex-champion Tommy Ryan spoke to Amarillo High School students at chapel about Physical Development and Clean Living. The packed auditorium heard how an 80 year old keeps fit and trim and the event featured Behe Griggs Ambulance from phone 4311.
The forecast calls for unsettled weather tonight and a fair warmer Tuesday. Regional notes show West Texas and Oklahoma fair conditions with slight warmth, Louisiana frost in the north then rising temps, Arkansas frost then easing, and a general trend of increasing temperatures by Tuesday.
Justices J W Minter and C G Landis say they will stop permitting the arresting officer to collect a $4 fee in speeding violations, citing Texas law. County Attorney Leo Sparks refunds the Boileau fine and apologizes for the arrest, noting the law abolishes the fee for speeding arrests.
Tex Rickard announced in Miami Beach that there will be only one heavyweight championship match this year. He and champion Gene Tunney held a conference and he said the July bout will feature Tunney against an opponent to be chosen and a venue to be determined.
The West Texas chamber of commerce membership at Turkey has been doubled, per B F Bennett assistant manager in charge of operations in Northwest Texas. Bennett just returned from Turkey Ralls Crosbyton Idalou and other points in that section. He reports business good and crop prospects excellent.
John Philip Sousa and his great concert band will perform in Amarillo on Wednesday November 14 under the auspices of the Amarillo Tri-State Exposition. Road manager William Schneider closed contracts with the fair association for the appearance. Sousa has led his band for 37 years and served as conductor for 51 years.
Hy L. A. Thompson of Gray Thompson Oil Company claims hundreds of Borger residents were mistreated by Amarillo traffic officers for speeding. He warns Borger merchants will shift business to friendlier towns, citing a similar case from Canada and urging Amarillo to improve courtesy and welcome.
Old Fiddlers from three states travel to Amarillo for a long anticipated contest at the Auditorium under Tri-State Fair auspices. Tickets go on sale at the Tri-State Fair office and Amarillo Hotel lobby with reserved seats sought by cattlemen and visitors. Snowy weather tests and prizes totaling 250 dollars plus gifts from local merchants are set, with rules restricting to old-time music and a special stunt contest.
Federal and state cattle inspectors from Texas and New Mexico will gather Wednesday in Fort Worth to discuss matters at the office of Dr. Clifton Carter in the Federal building. Dr. H L Darby and Dr. N F Williams, both of Fort Worth, attend the Cattlemen's convention and will meet with inspectors.
A Houston cowman praises a snowstorm as a boon for spring grass and a record wheat crop, while Amarillo and Canadian locals nod in approval. Officials led by Dayton Moses and Ed Davis begin examining possible orders and legal angles as the mystery of who arranged the snow unfolds.
The morning snow fell lightly across routes from Clarendon to Texline New Mexico with little moisture. Roswell and Amarillo area saw light snow but no significant precipitation west of Amarillo Slaton and Plainview on the South Plains reported light snowfall. Memphis Shamrock and Woodward Oklahoma had cloud cover with no moisture. Griggs ambulance reachable at 4311.
The county commissioners award a $4 744 contract to George Parr Construction for a new one story wing 26 by 13 feet at the northeast corner of the courthouse. The vault will be fireproof with concrete and steel and will connect to the clerk's office by two doors. Completion is expected in forty working days.
United States Supreme Court hears a challenge by Swift and Armour packing interests to cancel the 1920 consent decree. Justice Brandeis announced the court's decision location Washington March 19.
Entries for the baby beef show open here tomorrow as part of the cattlemen's convention in Amarillo. Calves will be judged at 10 a.m. Wednesday on Third Street between Tyler and Harrison with an auction at 2 p.m. in front of the Amarillo barn. About twenty five head expected from Post Garza County with more arriving tonight and early Tuesday.
Visiting cattlemen their ladies and all others are urged to attend a big smoker and entertainment at the Armory Tuesday evening March 20. Proceeds go to building a home for Veterans. Tickets $2.50 annual. Booths in Herr ing Amarillo Holman Drugstore Freeman's Pharmacy. Leonard E Oliver of Merkel Texas enlisted in the First Field Artillery to be stationed at Fort Silla Oklahoma through the local recruiting station.
Miles Bivins urges visiting cowmen to enjoy a full program. Events begin tomorrow afternoon at Herring and Amarillo hotel Lindy Land, with dances daily through the convention. Tri State fair association hosts old fiddlers contest Tuesday and wrestling Wednesday in the auditorium. Simmons University band will play all through the event.
The Senate Teapot Dome committee, led by Chairman Nye, weighs a new lead about a high official tied to oil cases. Reports center on a yet unnamed prominent figure, with Republicans and Democrats denouncing alleged tergiversations and calling for resignations amid ongoing inquiries into Sinclair bond contributions and Liberty bonds.
Los Angeles committees plan a 1 million dollar relief fund to aid flood stricken Santa Paula valley. The harbor commission offers to advance 1 million for rehab and city officials prepare to accept and distribute aid to the homeless and jobless. The St Francis dam disaster death toll is listed as 449 with 272 dead and 177 missing.
Preliminary arrangements for a leadership training course will be completed at a meeting of Boy Scout officials and a leadership training committee at 7 30 tonight at Central Presbyterian church. Rose D Rogers will preside and lead the training groups in the program for the community.
Four civilian divers Thomas Fulks Joseph Madden John Green and George Duke lowered into the water filled dry-dock at the Boston Navy Yard to support the S-4 keel as it rests in place before water is drawn. The operation aims to ensure even settling of the submarine once dry-docking proceeds.
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