02 May 1927
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1927
Page
1
The column cites Arthur Brisbane on Theosophists and Krishna Murti, then discusses Harold and W. K. Vanderbilt in aviation, Vincent Astor backing polar expeditions, and rising cancer dangers. It notes Hudson River fleet ships and potential bomber planes vs battleships, ending with Amarillo Hotel advertising.
One thousand more men were mustered today to defend Louisiana levees as Mississippi floodwater widened five gaps in Concordia parish. Flooded land reaches half a million acres, spurring mass evacuation of thousands. Red Cross in Memphis readies to shelter up to 100,000 homeless in Louisiana.
Tonight and Tuesday will be partly cloudy and cooler. Temperature highs reach around 90 today with 67 at 7 am and 90 at 1 pm, while yesterday’s extremes were 76 and 52 degrees.
Secretary Hoover urged a new nationwide Red Cross drive for ten million dollars to aid Mississippi flood victims. The request follows an initial five million goal, raised after Hoover and Red Cross leaders, including George E. Scott, Cornelius Bliss, and Mabel Boardman, met at Red Cross headquarters. Each Red Cross chapter would double its previous pledge.
Flooding spreads from river floodwaters inundating 200000 homes across six Louisiana parishes. Red Cross boosts relief fund from 5 million to 10 million after Hoover reports to Coolidge and leaders in Washington. A train carrying boats and life saving gear rushes via Shenandoah Valley to the flood region.
Rescue squads feverishly work to free 77 men believed trapped in the Lawsville mine after an explosion caused by after damp. Nine men were rescued alive after nearly forty hours entombed, with seven others in hospitals and sixteen confirmed dead.
United Press report from Keytesville Missouri states Peter Johnson killed his wife and three children with hammer blows before dying by suicide at his home. A neighbor found the father’s body with a throat wound under a tree. two children died inside the house and another died later. the coroner ruled murder and death by self-inflicted action. The motive remains unknown.
The Panhandle and Santa Fe railway extension from White Deer in Carson county to Hutchinson county 20.6 miles northwest is authorized by a charter amendment approved by the secretary of state. Construction is scheduled to begin soon.
Secretary Kellogg opened the third Pan American commercial conference in Washington stressing unity of purpose and ideals among the American nations. He voiced that the United States seeks reciprocity with Latin America and defined Pan Americanism as a deep mutual understanding of national ideals between the peoples.
A benefit program at the Fair theater raised 320.55 for flood relief in the Mississippi river district. Ticket sales 275.25 plus a 55.30 collection supported the Red Cross with help from The Bert Humphries players and Deandi, while theater staff donated time. Total Amarillo relief to date reaches 1,524.45 with additional contributions from Jas L Quickwall jr and others.
One hundred sixty four Amarilloans depart at 7 30 am for the greatest trade trip West Texas has seen. The Rotary club plans a four day tour with stops, parades, and a photo at 7 20 am. Berth drawing, hats and canes, and advertising material in the baggage car are arranged with early sign ups urged.
The Panhandle field's largest well, McIlroy No. 2 Cockrell, flowed 630 to 680 barrels per hour with 76 pounds pressure in Hutchinson county. Located in section 4, block BS, DS, KE survey, it surpassed all local wells and attracted two pipelines, Humble and Kay county, as it held steady with high gravity oil.
Army airmen who delivered friendship flights to Central and South America are to be welcomed home at Bolling Field Washington this evening President Coolidge and other officials will greet the fliers and representatives from participating nations in a ceremony that honors their perilous journey despite recent tragedies August Langley Field Virginia was the launch point for the flight today.
The Bartley shop at 106 West Seventh street was burglarized last night with merchandise valued around $2,000 stolen. It follows recent robberies including Thompson Drug Store. Entry was through a rear door forced open by a skeleton key, with valuables like dresses and underwear taken.
Sheriff J. L Poindexter of Roosevelt County New Mexico and a First National Bank official travel to Amarillo to identify Allen Burks and Allen Jack Allen, linked to the Elida bank robbery of 3200 dollars on April 21. The arrest was made by Sheriff Wiley Pollard, and the suspect is held in the county jail awaiting Portales officials.
Amarillo contractor John A. English 121 A Lincoln Street, fatally shot April 21, had lived with his son for years and was divorced from his wife three years ago. A prior report claimed he lived with his wife and son. A grand jury indictment returned last week accuses Ben W. Stratton, oil field construction foreman, of English’s murder.
Ruth Snyder testifies at her murder trial that Henry Judd Gray killed her husband for the insurance. She denies complicity, says Gray framed her, and details her actions and motives as cross-examination probes her statements and the couple’s finances.
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