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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1929

Page

2

Funeral for Noted Flier Set at Arlington Thursday

Major William Hensley Jr the first American to fly non stop from the United States to Europe will be honored at Arlington National Cemetery at 3 p m Thursday. A West Point graduate born October 18 1881 Hensley held posts at Langley Field Mitchell Field Fort Leavenworth and Fort Sam Houston and died March 21 en route from Walter Reed to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota.

United Press Washington William H. Hensley, Jr United States Europe Arlington National Cemetery War Department Hensley West Point Columbus Neb Signal Corps Army Balloon School Fort Omaha London Langley Field Mitchell Field Fort Leavenworth Kaw Sixth Corps Fort Sam Houston Tex Walter Reed Hospital Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn

Oil policy move targets 1928 production levels

A committee led by Solicitor Finney and included George Otis Smith and Commissioner Spry urged the American Petroleum Institute to issue a general order setting April 1 as the start for a cap on average daily crude output. The proposal covers four regions and aims to reduce waste and promote orderly operation.

Pacific Coast Gulf Atlantic Coast Interior Mexico South America

Panhandle wheat boom eyed after record rainfall

A radio broadcaster touts a billion dollar rain expected to lift Panhandle wheat yields to 30 to 46 million bushels this spring. He notes bankers loosen credit for farmers, predicts a land boom, and endorses Ernest Thompson for Amarillo mayor over Lon D Marrs while promising fairness to Marrs.

Panhandle

I Will Be Mayor Of Amarillo For All The People

The speaker pledges a communal, inclusive leadership in Amarillo promising to serve every resident. They argue against being tied to any faction and affirm their election will bring equal benefit to all citizens.

Amarillo Lon D. Marrs J. R. Gant Ernest Thompson Mr. Marrs

Ernest Thompson Urges Amarillo Mayoral Victory

In a candid appeal, the speaker endorses Ernest Thompson for mayor, praising his ambition and belief in growth for Amarillo. He contrasts Thompson with Marrs and Gant, highlights Thompson's wealth and business drive, and urges a decisive, broad support Tuesday. He also notes local bird safety concerns and community anecdotes from Amarillo.

Colonel Thompson Amarillo Ernest

Lost bird dog Bess described as white with brown spots

A resident seeks help locating his six year old friendly bird dog named Bess. The white and brown spotted dog, a printer, disappeared about two weeks ago from Maryland Street area. Contact V. W. Killough at 509 Maryland Street or phone 8341 with information.

Tack

Expulsion threat over tuition hits Amarillo school

H. P. Hadfield, father of seven year old Charles, protests a November tuition charge for children under seven at Country Club school. Principal A. B. Hays warned expulsion if $2 is not paid. Hadfield plans to quiz school board candidates on this rule ahead of elections.

H. P. Hadfield Mr. Hadfield Amarillo Charles Country Club School Hadfield A. B. Hays Globe Hays el Paso Roberts Place Panhandle

Commendation Letter on Mary Garden and Civic Opera

A Chicago resident commends a critic for praising the Chicago Civic Opera and discusses Mary Garden. The writer notes Garden's aging voice, praises her as an actress, and predicts the company will strive to top performances on tour. The letter reflects local opera opinions and anticipates improved future shows.

Chicago Civic Opera Company Mary Chicago Chicago Civic Opera Mary Garden Leopold Godowsky Denver Salt Lake Geraldine Farrar Galli Curci Melba Rosa Raisa Freda Hempel

Prisoner Singer to Be Heard on WDAG Radio

M N Blondy Rose, jailed in Potter County for a minor offense, is invited to perform on WDAG Thursday at 7 30 pm after release, with local hopes he could become a notable blues and ballad artist. An appeal urges community support and a favorable critic assessment.

Tack WDAG M. N Blondy Rose Potter County Harry Snodgrass

Final Rites for Hamilton Held Today

Funeral services for Charles Hamilton 66 Panhandle cattleman were held at his residence 1600 Van Buren at 2 PM with Mrs C B Lawler in charge. Burial followed in Llane cemetery under N S Griggs & Sons. Survived by mother Mrs Martha Anderson Amarillo two nephews R Charles Hamilton Benjamin Oscar Anderson and three nieces daughters of his late half brother Branch Anderson.

Charles Hamilton Panhandle van Buren Street C. B. Lawler Christian Science Church Sam. B. Motlow H. E. Exum Roy Williams Grover Hill Tom Durham Ford Brandenburg Llane N. S. Gr Martha Anderson Amarillo R. Charles Hamilton Benjamin Oscar Anderson Branch Anderson

Funeral Services for Infant Horace Neal Cook

Funeral services for Horace Neal Cook infant son of Mr and Mrs W C Cook will be held from the family home at 4 30 this afternoon with Rev H C Goodman of Glenwood Baptist Church officiating Burial will be in Llano Cemetery with N S Griggs and Sons in charge J J Deiss to represent Amarillo in extemporaneous speaking at the district interscholastic meet in Canyon on Friday April 12 Deiss won the Amarillo high school contest last night speaking on Boys Gangs and Crime

Horace Neal Cook W. C. Cook Cleveland Street H. C. Goodman Glenwood J. J. Deiss Amarillo Canyon Deiss

Petabs Letter References Amarillo Game Possibility

A concise note from Petabs mentions a potential rematch with Amarillo. The writer signs off with formal respect and keeps the offer open for future play.

Grand Opera Memories From a Lifetime in New York

A letter recalls attending 32 grand opera performances and more, recounting early NYC life since 1891. The writer shares living near Madison Square and witnessing major events, praising stars like De Reszke Melba and Calve, and notes affordable gallery seats. The piece diverges briefly to See TACK LETTERS.

Tack New York City Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles New York Twenty-Third Street Madison Square Madison Square Garden Jean Eduard de Reszke Nellie Melba Emma Calve Metropolitan

Louisianans Demand Long Investigation

Louisianans from across the state urged impeachment probes into Gov. Huey P. Long after a mass meeting in Baton Rouge. The House moved to form a committee of the whole to elect a chairman and organize impeachment proceedings, while the Senate acknowledged the ongoing inquiry into Long and his emergency needs, charities, and related matters.

Associated Press Baton Rouge House of Representatives Huey P. Long Senate

Rebels Besieged as Fed Troops Advance Toward Mazatlan

Insurgent forces abandoned Mazatlan after a heavy fight and faced possible sealing in at Culiacan. Federal troops were reported marching on Mazatlan from Durango as insurgent HQ claimed a small force remained to besiege the port. General Calles said crossing the desert in Chi huahua would quicken progress, while rebels neared Naco. American airman G. K. Morrison was released at Nogales after rebel threats to detain fliers.

Mazatlan Culiacan Durango Sinaloa Calles Chihuahua Naco G. K. “Buzz” Morrison Nogales

Yankee Doodle Birdmen Formed in Rebel Air Legion

The Yankee Doodle Birdmen, an American pilot squadron supporting the rebel army, formed at Jimenez, Chihuahua. Capt. R. H. Polk, an American aviator, was named flight commander and will lead at least three more U S pilots in air combat against Mexican federal forces. identities of other pilots not released.

Associated Press Juarez Chihuahua Mexico R. H. Polk Jimenez Foreign Air Legion United States

Milroys to Open New Store With Exclusive Lines

Milroy’s Market will establish a new shop with a fresh bakery and deli, a rear balcony office area, and an elaborate ladies’ restroom. Exclusive lines will be added, mail orders increasing from several states, with display windows on Harrison Street and Ninth Avenue. Parking will be ample, and the current lease at 712 Polk Street was sold to J C Penney Company.

Catessen Merriman McIlroy's Harrison Street Ninth Avenue Harrison Ninth Mellroy’s Market Polk Street J. C. Penney Company

Arrests and seizures target Hindu Communists in India

Today police stationed at strategic points arrested Hindu Communists and seized their literature. Additional arrests occurred in Calcutta and Poona. Accused of waging war against the British king, the group is described as well supplied with Bolshevist rhetoric but lacking weapons and practical knowhow to use them.

Calcutta Poona

Brudder and the Bag of Money: A Versed Burnout Lament

A narrator recalls being tempted to steal a pocketful of money while waiting on a golf course tee. A persuasive song in the pocket urges leaving work to spend the cash, describing silver as the poor man’s friend. The piece ends noting copyright by Edgar A. Guest in 1929.

Market Reports From Kansas City and Fort Worth Hogs Cattle and Lambs

Livestock prices and figures from Kansas City and Fort Worth show hogs steady to higher with top at 11.60 and 11.10 respectively for different weight classes. Cattle and calves trade ranges noted with steers 10.00 to 12.25 and fat cows 8.75 to 9.00, plus calves around 12.60 to 12.65. Sheep and lambs mostly lower with fat lambs 13.50 to 14.00 and lambs 15.00 to 16.10. Market activity mixed amid shifts in futures as weather and crop outlooks influence trading.

Associated Press Kansas City Fort Worth

Chicago Live Stock Prices March Market Report

Chicago bids for livestock show higher hogs 15 to 25 cents up with hogs and sows at 10.35 to 10.85, pigs 90 to 130 lbs 9.25 to 11.25, cattle strong with steers 12.50 to 14.60 per hundredweight, cows 9.00 to 11.00, vealers 11.00 to 15.00. sheep and lambs firm with lambs 15.85 to 17.00, ewes 8.75 to 11.25.

Associated Press Chicago

East St. Louis Livestock Prices Survive Higher Hogs

Hogs selling at East St. Louis reached about 10 500 head with prices up 16 to 2k pounds, top at 11.75 for 170 to 260 lb hogs. Cattle calves and bulls varied with bulls down and vealers at 16.25, sheep light with clipped lambs at 15.75 and ewes at 10.50. News from New Orleans cotton market follows.

East ST. Louis The Associated Press

Rain Brings Moisture to Plain Areas and Airport Dust

Rain benefits lawns shrubs and flowers after weeks of wind drying conditions. Amarillo Airport commission hails dust settling and ground packing of the new municipal field as moisture spurs prairie grass growth. Ballpark totals note many Texas towns reporting rainfall between three quarters and nearly three inches with some snow in Mountainair.

Amarillo Airport Slaton Lubbock Lorenzo Dalhart Texhoma Paducah Memphis Spearman Texico Canyon Panhandle Pampa Miami Canadian Higgins Clovis Mountainair Melrose Kenna Pecos Plainview Floydada Lockney Lamesa Texline Claude Clarendon Childress Tucumcari Shamrock Vega McLean Sayre Hereford White Deer Muleshoe Brownfield

Man fined for driving while drunk in district court

Miley Hawkins was fined 50 dollars in district criminal court yesterday after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He was arrested about ten days ago, held in jail since, with no accident or reckless driving alleged.

Miley Hawkins Hawkins

Radio Bridge To Be Published Tomorrow

The detailed report of the radio bridge game broadcast last night from Station WDAG will be printed in full in The Globe tomorrow.

WDAG Globe

Cotton Market Opens Steady After Early Decline

AP reports New York cotton opened unchanged to a modest decline before rebounding. Early selling driven by unsettled ruling eased with May and new October futures turning firmer. By mid-morning May rose to 20.62 and October to 19.88, with late morning trading quiet and new crop positions showing relative ease on rains in West Texas.

Liverpool Texas Oklahoma Associated Press New York

Liverpool cotton market closes with steady prices and steady futures

Liverpool reports quiet selling with various grades listed and 5 000 bales sold including 2 000 American. Receipts reach 12 000 bales. Futures end quiet and steady with March at 10.54 and May 10.62. Chicago shows wheat gains amid Liverpool quotes and stock market gains, with corn and oats firmer and transit broker notes following.

Associated Press Liverpool Chicago

Poultry Prices in Chicago Market Report

Poultry prices listed in Chicago show fowls at 30 to 83 cents, springs 22 to 84 cents, broilers 85 to 50 cents, roosters 2 cents, turkeys 20 to 30 cents, decks 24 to 34 cents. Geese priced at 21 cents per unit.

Associated Press Chicago

Butter and Eggs Prices Reported by AP

Butter prices eased for creamery extras and standards while eggs rose with higher quotes for firsts. The report lists creamery extras at 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 cents, standards around 4 1/2 cents, and various firsts near 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 cents. eggs show firsts at 28 cents and ordinary firsts at 26 to 27 cents.

Associated Press Chicago

Stock Rally Rebounds On Wall Street Amid Mixed Advances

New Haven, Kennecott Cooper, Canadian Pacific, Coty and Warner Brothers led initial gains as the market opened. Standard Oil of New Jersey traded heavily at 654, up 1 4, while General Railway Signal and Purity attracted losses. Early movers included Wright Aeronautical, International Telephone, Nash Motors and Greene Cananea Copper with 5 to 7 point rallies. Call money rose to 15 percent and foreign exchange eased with cables at $4.855 16.

Associnigg Stess New York New Haven Kennecott Cooper Canadian Pacific Coty Warner Brothers Pictures Johns Manville Hudson Motors Columbia Graphophone Standard Oil of New Jersey General Railway U. S. Steel Radio Chrysler General Motors Packard Simons Co Industrial Rayon Commere Solvents Lambert Case Threshing Machine American & Foreign Power Wright Aeronautical International Telephone Nash Mtors Greene Cananea Copper Inspiration Copper American Car & Foungee Canade Dry National Dairy Proucts

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J. Frank Norris Martin Luther Rome Elwood Park Glory H. W. Steele North Arthur Street John McCarty News- Globe Office Turner Prisoner Hamilton Petabs Solons Milroys Edgar A, Guest Kansas City Livestock Fort Worth Livestock Chicago Livestock New Orleans Chicago Grain Transit Grain & Commission Co Ft. Worth Majestic Radio
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