This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1931
Page
2
A collection of quick quips and comic observations about money, savings, marriage, and social life. Topics range from budgeting and ambitions to witty remarks about wives, husbands, and everyday behavior, with a few jokes about Old World manners and a snapshot of American humor.
Captain Fried rich Christansen, commander of the Seaplane DO X, reports a safe landing at Bolama Portuguese West Africa at 3 o clock yesterday afternoon after traveling about 950 miles from Villa Cisneros Spanish Rio De Oro. The long voyage continues toward Brazil with no incidents to date.
A Saturday luncheon for Panhandle representatives of the Northern States Life Insurance Company was held at the Amarillo Hotel. Speakers included Dr. F. H. Schoolle vice president and manager of agents Hammond Ind and W. R. Bass Panhandle district manager located in the Askew Building.
A letter to the paper from Hon Erasmus Tack endorses the Mexico trip and praises Mexican hospitality. He adds a mild suggestion to promote the voyage more vigorously and cheerfully.
The scene features Life Insurance Company investors and real estate magnates debating the new 1,240 foot building, touted as rising seven to 102 stories. Capt. Frank Hawks sets aviation records from London to Dublin and Ireland, while discussions unfold on US war debt payments and vast unemployment, urging a path to work.
Representatives from Arkansas California Colorado Oklahoma New Mexico Louisiana and Wyoming met Governor Ross Sterling and a Texas committee to align their oil advisory group with legislative oil committees. Oklahoma’s Cicero Murray warned against overlapping bodies while Texas delegates urged joint action across legislatures legal departments and oil regulators to secure broad support for forthcoming bills.
Mrs. W. L. Wixom entertained the Friendly Needle Club at her home on Taylor Street Friday afternoon. Quilting provided the amusement as members and several guests gathered for an afternoon of stitching and socializing.
George F. Baker banker and philanthropist, age 91, dies after pneumonia. Funeral at his Tuxedo Park estate tomorrow will be simple with no eulogy or honorary pallbearers. Rev. Dr. Minot Simons to conduct noon services. Baker was a member and trustee of All Souls Church.
Critics describe May Peterson as having a lyric voice with colorature tendencies and remarkable, clear upper tones. They praise its even, graceful color, perfect enunciation, and aristocratic yet democratic charm as she prepares for a Tri State Fair Association concert at City Auditorium next Friday.
Mustering out of the Second Battalion Headquarters Company 142nd Infantry at Claude will begin soon and be organized in Amarillo. Twenty one recruits will join with Lieut Frank Haines in command. Howard Griggs becomes second lieutenant and Henry Munn is battalion sergeant major. Ten noncommissioned openings for radio telegraph and electricity specialists.
In Mexico City on May 4 Pedro Jose Zepeda, spokesman for Augusto Sandino, outlined conditions for laying down arms. Demands include immediate withdrawal of American forces, Nicaraguan pledge to pursue canal treaty revision, and return of railways banks and customs houses to Nicaraguan control.
In Houston on May 4 union workers in building trades walked out after a $2 daily wage cut. About 200 men participated as 26 or more lathers plasterers and cement finishers left their jobs. Two contractors with the Associated General Contractors paid the old scale while others stood pat.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized southwestern railroads to cut freight rates on cotton to Houston Galveston Texas City and to Mobile Alabama and Texas points to counter motor truck competition. The order may be disregarded until June 25 1932, from origins in Oklahoma Arkansas and Texas and other southwestern points.
The article profiles J. C. Penney, described as the man with a thousand partners, noting his insistence that success comes from earning rewards and paying the price. It highlights his religious conviction, sociable nature, and interest in Hickman Price and Jim Howe in a broader portrait of his character and network.
A merchants group plans to establish a credit bureau owned and controlled by the merchants. The meeting tomorrow afternoon will outline the organization’s purposes and the services to reduce losses. Members are invited to attend at 2:30 Tuesday.
Ama rillo College of Music will hold a faculty recital for National Music Week in the new college building auditorium at 14th Avenue and Tyler Street tomorrow night. Admission is by ticket only due to limited seating. tickets are available at the college. The program features voice violin and piano solos and duets a string trio piano quartet and a five minute comic playlet by the expression department.
ANGMAGSALIK Greenland May 4 Capt Albin Ahrenberg Swedish aviator was within flying distance of the ice cap hut where Auguste Courtauld the British explorer has been marooned for months after a flight from Reykjavik in five hours across the North Atlantic in four stages. Ice formation on the wings halted the ongoing search.
Federal agents scour the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston after a liquor boat escaped under pistol fire. Three men were arrested and two trucks and a sedan loaded with liquor were seized. cargo valued at about 25000 dollars. Suspects named Gracie Congetto Antonio Valastro and Frank Raffadaly.
Ten individuals appeared on the city hall docket for drunkenness over the weekend. Corporation Court judge fined each $10 after their Saturday and Sunday arrests.
Police noted two inconsistencies in Garrison’s testimony about Hazel Garrison’s movements. The autopsy found Hazel hadn’t eaten that evening, contradicting Garrison’s claim of buying candy. Hazel’s mother, Mrs. C A Bradshaw, said she did not hear her daughter enter.
The American Davis Cup team swept Mexico to reach the North American zone final, with young Ricardo Tapia pushing US players hard in a 3-0 sweep. Frank X. Shields and Sidney B. Wood sealed the victory in doubles, 6-3 6-3 6-4, ahead of a Canada final in Montreal May 21 to 23.
The National Congress of Parents and Teachers met in Hot Springs Arkansas on May 4 to discuss turning the White House conference on child health and protection's children charter into action. The plan centers on parental education to safeguard every child's personality and rights.
Richard Breadwell of Third Avenue Garage escaped injury after a collision at Tenth Avenue and Grand Street left his coupe in a ditch. Byrle Jones of 937 Grand Street also escaped injury as his car was damaged but operable.
Miss Orval Largent, secretary of the Amarillo Potter County Health Unit and deputy registrar of vital statistics, is ill with a severe cold and unable to report for duty at city hall. Miss Edythe George, adult clerk, also was absent.
Xenophon Pierce Wilfley former United States senator died at his home in St Louis Mo from cerebral embolism after being ill three days He was 60 years old and died on May 4 1930 according to an obituary notice from the city.
Police arrested four men Monday and sent them to county custody while a fifth suspect remains in city jail under Sheriff C R Elliott. R W Abbott faces driving while intoxicated charges. Arne Mack Kenneth Petro and Peter Gall are charged with stealing gasoline from motor cars. Clark Cain signed the complaints. Sheriff Elliott holds a felony warrant for Harry Black alias Harry Blackburn.
City fathers prepare for another brief meeting with routine items on the agenda. Last week’s session ran under 30 minutes, far shorter than recent two hour averages, and was described as light on business.
Howard Arnett faced a driving while intoxicated charge in district court with Judge Henry S. Bishop presiding. District Attorney Edward W. Thomerson led the prosecution and E. O. Northcutt represented Arnett. The trial was to proceed to jury deliberation in the afternoon.
King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambal Barni of Siam arrived in New York for a formal welcome. Bugles blared, rifles glittered in the sun as motor police escorted the royal party from the Westchester estate of the late Mrs. Whitelaw Reid to City Hall for the ceremony.
Roscoe Turner former holder of the East West transcontinental air speed record flew to Fort Worth from Los Angeles in seven hours and 45 minutes with refueling stops at Tucson and Midland. He maintained 172 mph cruising speed in a new Lockheed monoplane with retractable landing gear and top speed of 235 mph, believed to set a record.
President A F Whitney prepared to open the 30 day meeting in Houston Texas. Four special trains yesterday brought 700 delegates to the convention, with more expected today. The unemployment situation would be the principal affair before the convention.
Markets show hogs at Kansas City down 15 to 20 cents for 240 lb and lighter, top at 5.80 for 190-220 lb. packing sow prices range 5.00 to 5.60 for 275-500 lb, stock pigs 70-130 lb at 6.50 to 7.00. Cattle and calves total 19,500, with most killing classes weak to 25 cents lower. top yearling steers around 9.00 for 920 lb.
U S livestock prices show cattle and hogs mostly steady to mixed with value ranges for steers heifers cows and vealers. Cotton and grain markets edge higher with New Orleans futures climbing while visible grain stocks indicate declines across wheat corn oats and other grains.
The May 4 session saw a dull market with a tentative rally from an irregularly lower open. Most favorites gained a point or two before profit taking trimmed gains, while several issues such as American Can and National Biscuit showed slight weakness and others held steady.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.