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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1927
Page
1
The article notes Wall Street’s “nervous prosperity” and April 7 plans likely to surprise the auto world as Ford—among others—presses bids for machinery. It traces international flare, from Shanghai violence to Bolshevik Russia and Mussolini’s shifts, and ends with a jibe about advertising stars and a gun that writes in smoke.
With hours left to file, Amarillo faces a single mayor and two-commissioner ticket for the April 5 election. Lee Bivins for mayor W H Brymer and D H Harris for commissioners appear on the slate after Charley Fisk withdraws.
Reports from Shanghai dated March 25 describe wanton destruction and outrages by Cantonese troops in Nanking. About twenty American nationals remain unaccounted for while the sole confirmed American fatality is Dr. J F Williams of Shawnee Ohio. American women reportedly suffered severe brutality as Nationalist soldiers looted the American consulate and other property, with a naval ultimatum easing foreigners’ danger as missionaries sought refuge at the university dock.
At a noon Amarillo Hotel meeting the University of Amarillo drive gained momentum as Jim Bob Moore bought $10,000 in lots and ABC members pledged hours of work. Speakers urged proper financing and cooperation, with Dr. Pearce noting progress and Dr. Nunn promising to double his gift.
Kyle Leonard of Long Beach claims the Catalina channel record by finishing 15 hours 11 minutes after entering the water at Catalina island, beating George Young whose prior mark was 15 hours 45 minutes. Leonard completed the swim near Catalina Beach, Cal.
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with a fair Saturday. Temperature readings show 7 a.m. 45, 8 a.m. 47, 9 a.m. 49, 10 a.m. 61, 11 a.m. 53, noon 65, 1 p.m. 58 degrees.
Ellis H. Boyd of Fort Worth was nominated for governor of Texas district forty one of Rotary International at a Waco convention. He will be officially elected at the Ostend Belgium international convention June 6 to 10. Walter Cline of Wichita Falls was named as a nominee for the international directorate. William Allen White urged change as Rotary emphasizes service and efficiency in business.
Gov Dan Moody announced a special session of the Texas legislature to convene either April 25 or early May. Secretary W B Gatewood said the date remains tentative pending advice from legislators on preference.
At Memorial Stadium in Austin the third annual Texas relay games began with the high school medley relay at 2:14 pm as 900 athletes from 80 North American schools competed. Twelve thousand spectators were in attendance for the opening events.
American and British naval commanders postpone the planned bombardment of Nanking until tomorrow due to partial evacuation of foreigners. Rear Admiral H. M. Hough reports the decision followed concrete results from their firm stand. CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
In criminal court McCoy testifies about a confrontation with Lewis near the Santa Fe station. He claims Lewis threatened him and that he fired five times in self defense as Lewis moved as to draw. Witnesses described Lewis and Mrs. McCoy, plus McCoy’s calmed but nervous demeanor during the three day trial.
Bob Jones fired a 66 today to sit atop the Southern Open with a 36 hole total of 138. He opened in 33 and closed in 33, playing all 14 holes in par and recording four birdies for the best round of his career.
Federal forces tighten a cordon around the region where Rodolfo Gallegos is believed hidden. A battalion of presidential guards advances on Leon to aid in the manhunt after his band attacked a train from Laredo to Mexico City, seizing funds and burning cars. Victoriano Barcenas and followers are also pursued for attacks on Iguala and Guerayaca trains.
Mabel Polhemus an 18 year old senior at Pittsburg Kansas High School died last night by taking poison. Her grandmother Mrs Catherine Japsen who kept house for the girl gave no reason for the act.
James Farrell, 66, once superintendent of the New Orleans Dock Board, killed himself by a head shot in New Orleans. Relatives report a six month illness and temporary mental derangement as the cause.
Tampico is without police after the entire force struck in protest over nonpayment of salaries, dispatch from Tampico to Excelsior reports. The city has no officers posted as of March 25.
Floods in Jujuy province in extreme northwest Argentina have killed more than seventy people. The casualty toll reported from the disaster area near Buenos Aires on March 26 escalates as rescuers search for missing residents.
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