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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1929

Page

2

Cristeros Flee After Colotlan Clash With Feds

In Colotlan Jalisco a 1600 strong Cristero force attacked San Nicolas church but was driven off by General Saturnino Cedillo's troops leaving 68 dead and 48 wounded. Federals regrouped from a cemetery rear assault as rebels fled to the mountains.

Mexico City Guadalajara Colotlan Jalisco Church of San Nicolas Saturnino Cedillo Chapultepec Calles Mexico Department of Justice Sonora Topete Brothers Fausto and Ricardo Francisco Manzo

Nurses Gather for Texas District Meeting Activities

Nurses from Districts 6 7 8 and 9 gather for a Houston area event with sessions in Dallas and Temple speakers from New York and Dallas and a 4 30 theater party. Florence Nightingale Memorial services at St Andrews Episcopal church will honor Texas nurses and Nightingale Delano and Maxwell. Banquet at Amarrillo hotel featured Rt Rev Bishop Gerken with talks by Buckner Kennedy Anderson Dietrich Ledbetter and McIntosh.

Alma Scholes Galvestin George Eubank Temple Alice Carvin San Antonio Engblad Houston Mann Laura Marr Dallas Fellowship Hall Polk Street Methodist Church Sister Antonio Marr Miss Roberts New York Florence Nightingale St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church E. Cecil Seaman Texas Jane Delano Anna Caroline Maxwell Amarillo R. A. Gerken Dr. Buckner Mary Kennedy J. C. Anderson Mary Roberts E. L. Brient A. Louise Dietrich Bess Ledbetter W. A. McIntosh Katherine Hagquist Gerken Sue Travis St. Anthony Hospital

Kennel Club Plans Bench Show At Tri State Fair

Newly formed Kennel Club aims to stage a bench show at the Tri State fair bringing dogs from major kennels across the country. An application to the American Kennel Club is pending and Amarillo hopes to join the national circuit with dates in the Southwest alongside Tulsa Dallas Wichita Falls and Pueblo.

Tri- State Kennel Club American Kennel Club Amarillo Tulsa Dallas Wichita Falls Pueblo

Abilene Bank Robbery Attempt and Amarillo Night at the Opera

A raw-boned man robs an Abilene bank of about 1500 dollars then explains he cannot write his name as he is a high school junior. In Amarillo Rosalinda Morini headlines at the Auditorium while Kernel Tack plans stage critique and a bouquet handoff. Two cowboys joke about ears moved and a pair of down-and-outers converse nearby.

Abilene Black Sandies Texas Lubbock Rosalinda Morini Mary Garden News-Globe Rosalinda Old Tack Kernel Tack Baca County Amarillo Bill

Local gossip columns hint at cars and community notices

In Amarillo a quirky column narrates an incident with 0 W driving into a pole and a garage repair joke, letters between Feramus Tack and John Maynard, a sobering Oklahoma burial, a request for two extra Globe News editions, and a job ad seeking a home caretaker with excellent references at $19 weekly.

Fighting Ducks and a Determined Duck Fight Tale

Dear Mr Tack describes a remarkable duck in Ellis County Texas that repeatedly outmaneuvered a rooster in a circular duel. The duck used rapid movements and a firm grip to strip feathers while the farmer intervened as the rooster weakened.

Tack Pat Ellis County Texas

Lost orange Persian tom cat named Texas

Mrs Robert C Brown seeks the return of her calm orange Persian tom cat named Texas missing since Friday afternoon. A reward of 2 dollars is offered, with potential additional 2 dollars, for the cat's return. Contact 813 W 13th Ave or phone 5396.

Tack Texas Robert C. Brown 13Th Ave

Garden Festival Contest Seeks Kernel Tack Alliance

The article continues with a Texas social scene scene where a speaker vows to win approval of a Kernel Tack and leaves Texas hopeful. It mentions a sensational $260,000 libel suit against Otto H. Kahn as a topic of discussion among attendees.

Texas Otto H. Kahn

Festival Artist Series Opens Tonight at Municipal Auditorium

Miss Morini opens the Festival Artist program tonight at 8 15 in concert at the Municipal Auditorium. Tickets are sold at Amarillo College of Music until about an hour before showtime when the board moves to the Auditorium. Many seats remain for the opening performance.

Miss Morini Municipal Auditorium Amarillo College of Music Francis McMillen Jose Mojica Chicago Civic Opera Company

Morini vows to collect money amid defamation dispute

From Amarillo to California and Chicago with a May 26 concert in mind, Rosa Morini asserts she will pursue payment though she declined a court settlement. She seeks a retraction from Kehn rather than damages, insisting no man can call her a liar and get away with it.

Miss Morini Kahn Kehn Amarillo

Indictments in Walton Fund case stir Amarillo rumors

Newspapers report Walton Fund indictments for other offenses and note District Attorney Edward W. Thomerson refused to discuss the investigation, saying he will not try the case through the press. The article cites public interest in Walton, his bride, and the Canyon–Amarillo social circle, along with Mrs Grace Walton’s illness and Judge Hamilton’s stated motives after a fatal shooting.

Edward W. Thomerson Walton Amarillo Canyon University of Texas Grace Walton

Bricklayers Union Honored At Texas Convention

Mr. Bone praised union labor for dependable work and lasting results noting over twenty years as a union member. George Parr, local contractor, lauded the union's conservative business conduct while Harry G. Bates offered a union history. Speakers included Ted Bartlett El Paso Harry Anker Wichita Falls Horace Carson Corsicana F R Riley and R E Holmes. Joe Norman’s Orchestra provided music. The state convention will adjourn Thursday afternoon with an auto tour to Harding's ranch and Palo Duro canyon.

Bone Bricklayers’ Union George Parr Harry G. Bates B. M Washington, D. C el Paso Ted Bartlett Harry Anker Wichita Falls Horace Carson Corsicana F. R. Riley R. E. Holmes Axton-Fisher Tobacco Company Joe Norman Harding Palo Duro Canyon

Air Features and Orchestra Programs on Radio

Radio listings show 6:00 Showboat on WADC WMAQ KOIL WHK WCCO KMBC. 7:00 Orchestra with Annette Hanshaw on WADC WKRC WGHP WMAQ WGL KMOX KOIL WGPD WHK WCCO. 7:30 Smokers informal entertainment on WADC WKRC WGHP WMAQ WOWO KMOX KMBC KOIL WSPD WCCO WHK WISN. 8:30 Symphony on WOWO KMOX KMBC KOIL WSPD WHK WCCO.

WADC WMAQ KOIL WHK WCCO KMBC Annette Hanshaw WKRC WGHP WGL KMOX WGPD WOWO WSPD WISN Symphony Orchestra

Thelma Adams Dies In Hospital Today

Thelma Adams eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Adams of Borger died at a local hospital this morning. The body was returned to Borger in care of Blackburn Mortuary and will be sent to the family home in Kansas for burial. Bath England J R Chambury independent candidate for Parliament proclaims himself an apostle of Christianity in business.

Thelma Adams E. L. Adams Borger Blackburn Mortuary Kansas Bath England J. R. Chambury

City Regulates Left Turns in Amarillo

Effective today left turns are allowed on most streets in Amarillo unless a No Left Turn sign is posted. The city commission ordered removal of Left Turn signs and installation of No Left Turns. Only three corners ban left turns Seventh Polk Seventh Taylor and Sixth Polk. Traffic officers say the plan eases congestion and aids compliance.

Amarillo City Commission Seventh Polk Taylor Sixth Fourth Fifth

Equity and Law Docket Up in U. S. Court

Federal court heard motions on the equity and law docket as Judge James C. Wilson presided. The grand jury continued deliberations and is not expected to report before Thursday afternoon.

Equity and James C. Wilson Grand Jury

Proceedings in Court of Civil Appeals Amarillo May 1929

Proceedings in the Court of Civil Appeals Seventh District at Amarillo include rehearings in multiple cases such as Travis Campbell v Woolworth Co and First Baptist Church v City of Ft Worth. Several appeals are affirmed in part or reversed and remanded with others submitted or set for May 29 1929.

Court of Civil Appeals For the Seventh District Amarillo Travis Campbell Et Ax F. M. Woolworth Co First Baptist Church City of Duncan Hensley Waco Drug Co Lubbock Geo. P. Warner T. S. Patton Foard Western Union Telegraph Co Wichita County Improvement Dist. No. 1 Wichita J. S. Lancaster Whaley Lumber Co J. N. Johnson Lawrence Ashby Dallam Clyde Tragland Mrs J. J. Baker A. W. Jackson M. C. Overton Texas Employers Insurance Assn E. F. Raeff Potter J

Appeals Court Upholds and Reverses Several Criminal Cases

The Texas Criminal Appeals court issued multiple actions including affirmations for Allen Eastland Craver Perkins Harrison W A Neal Motley Henry Moncrief Delta Sylvester Schenk Archer Susie Byrd Hunt Bob White ex parte Dick Hazzard D C Mc Entyre Dallas Bud Lout Collin Marshall Ratliff Taylor and reversals remands for R A Roberts Stephens J W Burkhart Wise Harry Mayes Young Van Honey McLennan. Some motions were overruled or denied including George Harland Al Lee Archie Everett Mec Lennan Shorty Bloxom Floyd Ramiro Garcia Harris and B A Ingram Eastland. State motion for rehearing granted in Powell Atascosa with Judge Hawkins dissent. Frank Williams Mills appealed dismissed. Clarence Hurst Nicholas Puga Martin granted reversed remanded. Appellant’s second motion for rehearing denied.

Associated Press Austin May Court of Criminal Appeals Allen Eastland Craver Perkins Harrison W. A. Neal Motley Henry Moncrief Delta Sylvester Schenk Archer Susie Byrd Hunt Bob White Dick Hazzard Comanche D. C Stephens J. W. Burkhart Wise Harry Mayes Young van Honey McLennan George Harland Lubbock al Lee Harris Archie Everett Mec Lennan Odee Daigle Jefferson Ora Lee Dixon Tarrant Horace Briggs Panola A. R Shorty

Revival Draws 34 New Members at West Amarillo Church

The West Amarillo Christian Church reports thirty four additions since the revival began last Sunday. Rev. G C Schurman, recently brought from Moberly Mo to pastor the church, leads preaching with wife as song assistant. Evening services continue this week with two services next Sunday. Tonight he answers Is Church Membership Required. Thursday he speaks on The Un pardonable Sin and Friday on The Opening of the Books.

West Amarillo

Ford five day week gains and global notes from Today page

Excerpts discuss economic efficiency and worker welfare including Ford's five day week and better warehousing. Mention Russia tractor plants, Henry Ford and Albert Kahn plans, and Owen Young suggesting Germany reparation terms. Prohibition raid aboard the U S Warship Richmond ends without liquor found.

Seven Fined in Corporation Court for Fast Driving

Seven speeders appeared in corporation court this morning and paid fines for driving faster than the law provides. Judge Ridings said officers should enforce traffic laws firmly, not leniently, noting Amarillo’s laws must be upheld and violators will pay.

Corporation Court Corporation Stephen D. Ridings Amarillo

Stock Show Dates Announced for Fort Worth

The 1930 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show will run March 8 to 16 in Fort Worth. Directors in session agreed to nine days for next year, up from eight. No action was taken on a proposed $150,000 building program at the show grounds.

United Press Fort Worth

I’m a Tramp Who Follows My Own Fancy

A short verse by Edgar A. Guest written in 1929 reflects a restless self view. The speaker rejects duty fame and fortune, preferring freedom and travel over praise or wealth.

Edgar A. Guest

Sinclair Adjusted To Routine Of Prison

Harry F. Sinclair, jailed for contempt of the Senate, resumed prison routines at the District of Columbia jail. He was assigned to pharmacy duties under Dr Morris Hyman and nurse Kathleen Wright, as officials describe a cooperative, well behaved inmate adapting to confinement and businesslike staff oversight.

United Press Washington Harry F. Sinclair District of Columbia George S. Wilson Public Welfare Sinclair Senate Hoe Morris Hyman Kathleen Wright University of Kansas Teapot Dome W. L. Peak Hyman Miss Wright

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Amid Weather Fears

The New Orleans market opened steady with early gains 8 to 5 points as traders priced in favorable cables but worried about drought. July to December futures climbed before easing after the weekly summary appeared and rains in West Texas caused a drop from early highs.

New York Associated Press Texas New Orleans West Texas

Wheat and grain futures dip then rally in Chicago markets

Wheat here fell after new season low prices in Liverpool but Chicago traders expected rallies to come. Opening down 14c, Chicago prices firmed with corn oats and provisions also advancing. Poultry and dairy markets remained mixed with fowls and butters showing varied results across Chicago trading floors.

Chicago Lord— May Liverpool

New York Stocks Open Lower On Mixed Trading

Irregular early trading sees Columbia Graphophone slip after merger talks with Radio end. Montgomery Ward General Electric and North American slip about a point while Case Threshing rises briefly. Low priced oils gain as call money remains tight and buyers focus on smaller carry charges.

New York Columbia Graphophone Radio Montgomery Ward General Electric North American Case Threshing Standard Oil California Westinghouse Electric Transcontinental Barnsdall Tidewater-Associated Vick Chemical United Aircraft General Asphalt International Harvester Fox Film A Union Carbide F. G. Shattuck Commonwealth Power Allis Chalmers

Dear Tack Help Wanted for Wife with Sick Husband

A reader seeking work assistance for a wife with a sick husband and two children. She is experienced in cooking and pastry, asking for possible employment and a cake preference. Calls 2-1639. A companion option at $10 a week is noted with telephone 2-2312.

Tack

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