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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1931

Page

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Ministers Indicted for Flogging In Arkansas Community

In Mena Arkansas two Anglican ministers Rev Sid Wise and Rev P R Larimore face indictment for flogging a man who they said ignored their warning to stay sober while the Red Cross aided his family last winter. They are to stand trial in October. Wise allegedly whipped Bud Balls last month. The sheriff said he would fund any fines if they are convicted. The ministers have not been arrested.

Mena, Ark Red Cross John E. Joplin Sid Wise P. R. Larimore Apostolic Faith Wise Larimore Joplin

May Day Peace and Politics In A Depression Era

Arthur Brisbane notes May Day celebrations abroad were peaceful though Spain saw unrest and Berlin reported a shooting. He cites U S child health concerns, high maternal death rates, and calls for government focus on children and mothers while Roosevelt is poised for a 1932 Democratic nomination. The Empire State Building opening features Hoover, Roosevelt, and Alfred E. Smith.

Aida de Acosta Breckenridge United States Agricultural Department White House Roosevelt Hoover Democratic Party New York Empire State Building Washington Thirty-fourth Street Fifth Avenue Alfred E. Smith Mr. Ecker Metropoli

Lion attack at Cincinnati school exhibition injures child

Vivian Leischner six was mauled by a young lion owned and trained by William Swood of Dayton Ohio during a public exhibition at a Cincinnati school. The child suffered severe scalp wounds and was hospitalized. officials investigate after witnesses say the animal pawed playfully.

William Swood Dayton Vivian Leischner Cincinnati Harwood

Weather Forecast For Amarillo And West Texas

Amarillo and vicinity expect fair tonight with a chance of local showers Tuesday. West Texas will be partly cloudy with likely showers around Panhandle area tonight and Tuesday. New Mexico shows unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Today’s temperatures ranged from 56 to 70 degrees at 1 PM.

Amarillo West Texas Panhande New Mexico

Work, not Breaks, Brings Success, Says J.C. Penney Here

J C Penney speaks at a Kiwanis assembly and Amarillo high school about his early life and work ethic. He credits success to hard work, economy, and earnest application, recounting a stick horse venture and lessons learned. The tour includes meetings with G H Bryant. Penney Company public relations head, and visits to Randall County Dairy Association.

J. C. Penney J. C. Penney and Company Penney Kiwanis Club Randall County Dairy Association G. H. Bryant Middle West

Oil Well Fire at Gladewater Draws Firefighting Plans

Gladewater Texas May 4 nine workers killed in explosion last Tuesday and a Sinclair No 1 Cole well burning. Tulsa experts M M and Harry Kinley plan nitroglycerin shot to smother flames early tomorrow with debris cleared by tonight. Tex Thornton Amarillo with United States Torpedo Company vows to blast or jump in if offered the job.

Gladewater Tex Thornton Amarillo United States Torpedo Company News-Globe Thornton Texas M. M Harry Kinley Tulsa Okla

Local Business and Contact Mentions Amid Refurbish

The notice lists numbers and names including Ideal Mattress Co. Dial 7568 and Griggs ambulance with phone 4311. It directs readers to see John about building and to contact John Maynard Lumber Co at 800 W South.

Ideal Mattress Co Dial John John Maynard Lbr. Co

Rash Checks for Mexico Jaunt To Globe News

Readers urged to mail 150 dollar checks to Wilbur C. Hawk for a News-Globe special train to Mexico. Checks not cashed until May 10 but must be received promptly. 107 of 125 reservations are filled with newcomers from Amarillo Perryton and Littlefield and big receptions planned along the route.

News-Globe Mexico Wilbur C. Hawk Nellie Perry Perryton W. A. Stewart Mary Lee Fuqua Amarillo Sayle Littlefield Hawk Chamber of Commerce

First Truck Bill Passes Senate In Austin Containing 32 Amendments

The Texas Senate approved the first truck regulation bill by a 26 to 2 vote, placing truck regulation under the railroad commission. It carried 32 Senate amendments and may go to a free conference committee after sponsors reviewed changes. A second cargo size bill was also passed later with 21 amendments.

Austin Senate Railroad Commission

Credit Group Plans Session in Amarillo Hotel

Merchants across classifications show strong interest in forming a new credit group. An open meeting is set for Tuesday at 2 30 PM in Amarillo Hotel club room for representatives of retail establishments. The arrangement committee aims to perfect the organization and start functioning immediately under a competent director. Berry's for dyeing. Phone 5229.

Amarillo New Credit Bureau

Boys Lead To Booze Arrests

Roy Brown and Ralph Fesler were arrested for selling whiskey to high school and Amarillo College students. They were arraigned before Justice J. W. Minter and bound over to the Potter County grand jury. Bond set at 1000 and 2000 dollars respectively. Police raid on West Eighth Avenue yielded 179 bottles of home brew and whiskey.

Amarillo Roy Brown Ralp Fesler Justice of the Peace J. W. Minter Potter County Grand Jury Brown Fesler Howard Elliott Elliott West Eighth Avenue

Gambler Paid 150000 to Kidnappers for Release

James Hackett former gambler and south Cook County slot boss says his fortune of 150000 was paid by his wife and associate to kidnappers after he was seized near the Idaho Country Club. Hackett was released near Melrose Park after the ransom was delivered.

Chicago James Hackett Blue Island Hackett Cook County Idaho Country Club James E. Blouin Blouin Melrose Park

Kress Builds New Store on Polk and Seventh

Construction begins on a 100000 dollar building for Kress and Company at Polk Street and Seventh Avenue. R. R. Rowe of C E Lambie & Company says the store should open by mid October with a basement sub basement and two stories, plans allow two more floors later, terra cotta finish and fire proof steel and concrete frame, current building razed.

H. Kress and Company Polk Street Seventh Avenue Lambie & Company R. R. Rowe Kress Company Mr. Rowe

Mystery kills Hazel Bradshaw shocks San Diego

Hazel Bradshaw age 22, key family supporter, was found dead with 17 stab wounds near an adobe wall in an Indian village area. M E Garrison, her suitor and a railroad services steward, was questioned after admitting they were together Saturday night. Police say the death is not yet linked to three prior murders in the city.

San Diego Cal Hazel Bradshaw M. E. Garrison Virginia Brooks Louise Tucker Dolly Ribbens France Miss Bradshaw Garrison San Diego and Arizona Railroad Hazel

Texas students win state high school awards in national contests

Austin May 4 The national high school awards winners announced by Columbus Ohio organizers include entrants from Abilene San Antonio Cisco Amarillo Allen El Paso and Ban Antonio among others. Notables Idell Durrett associate editor of the Sandstorm and Joseph Demic a former first place editorials winner are seniors.

Austin Texas Columbus Hunter Tolbert Abilene Gertrude Gurley San Antono John P. Huey Cisco Lucile Scott San Antonio Harriet Godwin Aihlene Harvey L. Hardy Minnie Lou Giddings Allen Weldon Wallace Joseph Demic Amarillo Leonard Frank Jessie Royal Cetris Idell Durrett Jesse Villareal Vivian Wingo Xroeda Mosher el Paso Richard Sachhez Ban Antonio Sandstorm

Governor designates present week as music week

Governor Ross Sterling issued a proclamation declaring the current week as music week in Austin. The move aims to spotlight musical events and support local musicians across the city during May.

Austin U.P Ross Sterling

Pastor Clarke Dies During Lord’s Prayer Sermon

Webb City Oklahoma May 3 After uttering amen to the Lord's Prayer Rev John H Clarke longtime Methodist pastor of 39 years collapsed and died in the pulpit during Sunday services.

Webb City Okla John H. Clarke Okahoma Methodist Church

Japan aviator heads toward United States on round trip

Seiji Yoshihara, 27, began a 20 stop journey from Tokyo to Numasaki at 3 25 PM in Haneda crowds. He aims to cover 6268 miles to reach the United States flying a Junkers Junior seaplane via the Aleutians and Alaska following the 1924 army round the world route.

Numasaki Japan U.P Seiji Yoshihara Tokio United States Haneda Junkers Aleutian Islands Alaska

Grand Jury To Meet Tomorrow

The Potter County grand jury will reassemble Tuesday morning after a week’s recess. Foreman J. N. Beasley and the jury are expected to have a full week of work. Five indictments, including burglary and robbery, were returned at the last adjournment. Many new cases have since been filed.

Potter County Grand Jury J. N. Beasley

Colorado Prepares To Welcome Bryan Home

Colorado residents rally to greet Bryan Untiech t returning from the White House after his steadfast conduct during a blizzard rescue. He declined offers of world tours and vaudeville pay, as his mother emphasizes he should become a real man through his own efforts.

Lamar Colo Colorado Bryan President Hoover White House Washington New York

Fokker Tri Motor Planes Halted For 1929 Models

The Commerce Department bans passenger transport on all 1929 Fokker tri motor planes until reliability tests are completed. The order, effective since last Saturday, follows the Knute Rockne crash. Four lines affected Transcontinental Air Transport Western Air Express American Airways and Pan American.

Washington U.P Department of Commerce Knute Rockne Commerce Young Department Rockne Transcontinental Air Transport Western Air Express American Airways Pan-American

Fall appeals for presidential pardon in Teapot Dome case

Former secretary Albert B. Fall, 69, frail in health, dropped his appeal and said he would accept a presidential pardon. Court affirmed bribery conviction with a one year jail or $100,000 fine, as petitions circulated in New Mexico and nationwide urging Hoover to grant clemency.

EL Paso U.as Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior Fall Teapot Dome Hoover District of Columbia Santa Fe Pall United Press

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