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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1929
Page
8
City officials seek at least 6 000 water users to sign a six month irrigation rate before the March 31 deadline. Contracts arriving fast boost future rate discounts and lower per thousand gallon costs from 40 to 33 cents for larger usage, with a 10 percent discount applied. Homeowners urged not to neglect the signatures.
The report describes ongoing revolt actions with federal troops, noting a red federal airplane that killed civilians at Torreon and Jiminez on Thursday, later shot down in a trap near Jiminez at 3,000 feet. Rebel planes engaged and downed the craft at dawn.
A blast at a federal bomb factory on the Packard ranch near Mexicali Baja California killed Frank Schaulenberg his 17 year old daughter Blanche and three Mexican soldiers. Two soldiers and chemist Francisco Kenneth were seriously injured in the blast which touched off nine kegs of explosives and thirty aerial bombs.
Federal troops move from Escalon toward Jiminez to pursue rebels who evacuated Escalon after a brief fight. General Calles reports rebels retreating toward Santa Rosalia despite a cavalry seizure of Escalon. About 800 rebels under Gen. Castro flee north while Gen. Almazan camps near Jaral Grande ready to advance. Calles guards his rear to secure communications.
Testimony recounts Wallace entering the Wilson home at night while Wilson was away. Mrs Wallace ties actions to April 4 1927, her mother-in-law’s birthday, as the couple traveled from Troup to Tyler and back by 10 pm. Rev H H Wallace confirms their son stayed at home until late April 4.
A dramatic retelling centers on Barabbas chosen to live over Jesus. Pilate frets as the crowd demands release amid the gray Good Friday gloom. The scene contrasts Barabbas’s violent past with Christ’s death and the mob’s ignorance. Edgar A. Guest’s 1929 verse is cited with copyright.
City engineer H. B. Jones says the Municipal Airport should finish by May 1 due to recent rains. Dry spells and wind slowed roof, hangar painting, and concrete work, but gravel runways are being rolled and most construction resumes. Prairie grass expected to reduce dust within two weeks. the airport is near full office and hangar completion with 35 percent of runway done and power systems starting. Passengers from Western Air Express and Texas Air Transport expected to use the field by May 15.
The governor argued a tax on Standard Oil lubricating oil and gasoline profits would fund relief for suffering residents and underfunded schools. A twelve member House committee plans to meet Monday to finalize preparations for impeachment hearings led by Attorney General Percy Saint with Charles A. Moon from Oklahoma assisting, following impeachment efforts there.
An ancient report allegedly describing Christ, once linked to Lentulus, circulated in four languages and influenced global depictions. Some scholars dispute its historicity, but the vivid portrait endures in works such as Frank G. Jannaway's Palestine and the World, detailing hair color, serene countenance, and prophetic power.
The Pan handle Plains Historical Society plans a similar program for next Friday afternoon and evening led by J Evetts Haley the meeting was delayed by rain Dr W P Webb of the University of Texas will miss the Canyon gathering A Sunday announcement of the program is awaited Havana Cuba American Chamber of Commerce seeks parcel post restoration with the United States after Cuba cancelled the previous cigar discrimination cited arrangement
Billie Ballard, part of a group charged in the Farmers and Merchants State Bank holdup, was freed on bond after two Austin sisters asked for a reduction from 2000 to 750. Coy Nigh, another suspect, had his case moved to county court as he claimed minority and the hearing was postponed until his mother arrives from Arizona. Irene Curtis and Billie Ballard were the only defendants released on bond.
STRIKE Wednesday was reported nearly unanimous by union officials for the Texas and Pacific lines. The dispute centers on living conditions and reimbursement for homes bought in towns of transfer. Wages were excluded from the quarrel, with chiefs awaiting approval before a strike date is set.
Chicago reports Father C. A. Arkenswick of the Church of the Holy Ghost shot three times in the head and back by Gaetiano Menna, father of two youths arraigned for burglary. Police captured Menna after riot gun and tear bomb threats. Easter cantata by Second Baptist Church announced for Sunday.
Captain Frank Hawks, holder of the transcontinental non stop flight record, departed Tulsa for Fort Worth to inspect Southwest airports. He arrived at McIntyre airport after a 635 mile leg from Chicago, averaging 180 miles per hour despite poor visibility and a low ceiling.
Transportation committee members at Amarillo Hotel today debated evidence to be presented in the Seagraves extension case of the Santa Fe railroad into New Mexico before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Testimony by Amarillo shippers is planned for the Lub bock hearing next Monday.
The text notes Marshal Foch buried with honors in Paris and Washington posts firing guns to mark grief. It references Spanish airmen Jiminez and Iglesias landing in Bahia after a 4000 mile Seville to Brazil flight. It laments strategic bomb threats on American cities and Hoover’s policies on defense.
Cornell University reports a method to preserve eggs by restoring carbon dioxide that escapes through the shell after laying. The process requires only a fraction of a cent per dozen, using shell permeability and low temperatures to retard decay. Farmers may face new chemist like tasks in maintaining egg quality.
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