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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1931
Page
2
A reflective column surveys Albert Michelson's legacy and the earth's rigidity, notes on Einstein at Oxford, and contrasts ancient customs with modern views. It touches Hoover era budget ideas, military size, and the improbability of a second Woodrow Wilson sending millions overseas.
A poem reflecting on anglers who boast of the one that slipped away, comparing the elusive fish to life’s lost joys and the tendency to magnify what slips from grasp while undervaluing the catches. The verse suggests that the brightest beauty remains in what escapes, a moral on gratitude and perspective.
Services for 17 year old Jonnylea Foreman daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Foreman of Stratford were set for 2 30 this afternoon in Stratford. The body was taken overland this morning to Stratford by N B Griggs Sons. She is survived by her parents a sister Mrs K L Eller of Stratford and an uncle A D Foreman in the Panhandle Lumber Company Amarillo.
Madrid reports say soldiers dispersed youths before the Bank of Spain after calls to distribute the money. Across Spain looting and arson damaged churches and convents while martial law persisted. Five deaths in Cordoba and violence kept the capital tense as the peseta fell and royalists were jailed.
Proceedings in the Court of Criminal Appeals include affirmations, reversals and remands with multiple defendants named. Judgments reformed and affirmed, appeals dismissed, and numerous submissions on briefs and motions heard or overruled.
A free lecture on Christian Science by James G Rewell of Kansas City Missouri will be held tonight at 8 o clock in Highool Auditorium. He is a member of the Board of Lectur ship of The Mother Church in Boston. The public is invited to attend.
The city asked Gas Company for a chance to bid on the distributing plant and system but did not submit a price. The mayor would be authorized to invite appraisers and engineers to assess value and negotiate a purchase or condemnation if negotiations fail.
At Wichita Falls Texas on May 13 1930 Christian Churches in Texas presidents urged endowment of Christan University construction and campus upgrades while delegates near 2000 listened. A telegraphed plea asked Governor Sterling to veto the Sunday theater bill which delegates said would become law without his signature. In Austin Sterling canceled a convention trip and stayed at his desk as a Chrysler coach from General Auto Supply Co was stolen with papers inside.
A community letter to Tack complains of omission and urges News coverage of Amarillo area prospects. The writers invite a visit to the municipal auditorium dedication and request the present address of Otto Faning, noting prior city work.
Jouett Shouse of the national Democratic committee told Texas lawmakers and party workers that since 1892 a nonpresidential year loss in Congress has foreshadowed a presidential defeat. He urged focusing on economic issues and discarding intra party fights while Jed Adams of Dallas echoed the call. Gov. Ross Sterling Lieut. Gov. Edgar Witt and Speaker Fred Minor attended along with legislative committees in the capitol.
Glison Dodgson a 21 year old resident of Carnegie Oklahoma lost his left foot while attempting to board a fast Santa Fe freight train near Thirty eighth Street. The injury occurred just before 10 pm and he was rushed to St Anthony's Hospital in a private car. His condition was reported not dangerous and the severed leg was cut above the ankle. Ray Kuhn Dodgsons companion found a motorist to transport him to the hospital. Train crew offered no information about the accident. The train was heading south toward Lubbock. Dodgson has a sister in Carnegie.
Chicago reports a killing in a Capone linked gang. Harry Hyter, a minor figure, was found dead near Cicero after three assassination attempts. The target, James L. Quigley of the O'Donnell beer gang, escaped unharmed after gunfire at his home.
Laborers press the wage reduction dispute with the Associated General Contractors as Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen leaders attend a Houston convention. Doak, a former Brotherhood official, was to speak while 250 workers walked out to protest the cuts.
Francois Petrie announces Aristide Briand has withdrawn as a presidential candidate and will attend the League of Nations council in Geneva. In Versailles, Paul Doumer leads the first ballot for the presidency with 442 votes to Briand's 401.
In Galveston the city party ticket led by Mayor J. E. Pearce won by margins of 1200 to 2000 amid history high turnout. In Port Arthur 10765 votes installed a new two year administration headed by Mayor J. P. Logan with W. A. Williams finance commissioner J. M. Reagan improvements commissioner M. B. Ward police chief H. H. Hendryx recorder's judge and R. A. Shivers city attorney.
Dr Joshua Levering of Baltimore was re-elected president of the board of trustees for the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville Ky. He has served over 25 years in the role. New officers include Z T Cody editor of the Southern Baptist Courier as first vice president to succeed S P Brooks Baylor University president. The board sent a telegram of sympathy to the critically ill Brooks at his Waco home.
Potter County rural school pupils and patrons will gather Thursday at Hill's Grove west of Soncy for the annual picnic. Miss Laura V. Hamner the county superintendent says seventh grade graduation exercises will be held in the forenoon. Afternoon contests for adults in the districts are planned.
An exhibit of English compositions on Amarillo and the projects of the city by second grade students will be shown Friday at McKinley School. Sponsored by Mrs. Ernestine Lambdin, second year class teacher, the exhibit invites parents and friends to view the pupils work.
A brief notice invites participation in a Yard and Garden Contest tied to churches and schools with mailing details and submission address.
Hogs in Kansas City 7 000 head mostly 10 to 15 cents lower with prices around 6.75 for top in packing and 5.65 for 275 to 500 lb sows. Cattle and calves mixed with steers 7.00 to 9.25, heifers 6.25 to 8.25, cows 4.75 to 5.15, vealers 5.50 to 9.00. sheep mostly steady with spring lambs 9.26 to 10.25. Chicago markets show hogs unevenly 10 to 20 cents lower, top 7.25, cattle and calves active with yearlings and light steers strongest, cows weak, vealers 5.00 to 9.50. Fort Worth hogs and cattle mixed, early sales down, rail and truck hogs around 6.75 to 7.00 top, cattle steady to slightly lower, vealers near 8.25, sheep down with spring lambs around 7.75 to 7.75. New Orleans cotton slipped as opening demand faltered, later steadied on weather outlook. New York stock letter notes continued weakness in rail shares with some industrials holding, call money at 1 1/2 percent.
At Wright Field Dayton on May 13 672 ships are assembled for a three phase air war drill across the eastern United States from Norfolk to Boston and Pittsburgh to Buffalo. New York looms as the air armies main objective with 1200 officers enlisted men and guardsmen directing the maneuvers while umpires judge outcomes.
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