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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1929
Page
2
A cache of reader letters and jokes from Tack includes animal tales a Rhode Island hen raising orphaned kittens a Laughing tale about naming rabbits and jokes about opera and a Gish radio talk. Readers request help locating a lost cameo pin and praise a charitable cake gift.
Emma J Beard appeals after a brown leather purse with a yellow Parker fountain pen and pencil set engraved E J Beard was taken backstage during a performance of Aunt Lucia. She offers a small reward and provides contact details to recover the items.
A reader criticizes the Amarillo News for delayed and missing photos and letters about a previous feature. The letter asks about names, photo placement, and the status of a letter from Mrs. L. C. Critchfield while noting ongoing farm relief concerns.
M. J. Paul, named new Boy Scout executive for the Amarillo Area Council, arrived from Houston to replace Thomas Nelson who resigned to join California State Life Insurance here. Paul has 15 years in Scout work and three years as Houston field executive. He will focus on planning boys summer camp with plans to be announced soon.
Bills for water district improvements in Cameron county advance. The house votes 87 to 38 on a sex sterilization measure for the insane with ministers opposing. The bill lacks enough votes to suspend rules and faces slim chances in the remaining session days. Rev Forbes and Rev Wiggs lead the debate, each arguing moral consequences and humanity.
The cessation of rain in Central Kansas offered relief from floods. The Neosho River ran over its banks from Chanute to near Emporia and at Neosho Rapids, while the Marais Des Cygne rose two feet above banks near Ottawa after light rains. Six inches of water covered a point on North Main Street in Ottawa blocking routes U S 73 W 50 S and Kansas 33.
The government charges that statements by Miss Murray to promote Barnum's publications were false and a scheme to defraud Mrs. Barnum. Major E A Simpson was appointed to represent Miss Murray by Judge Wilson.
The continued hearing was described as a tentative agreement by attorneys. Judge Bishop said no hearing today as the state is not ready. District attorney Thomerson noted key witnesses summoned cannot travel to Amarillo.
The city commission will consider a new ordinance to cut minimum water bills for small users to $1 for 1 000 gallons or less $1 25 up to 2 000 gallons and $1 35 to 3 000 gallons. Bids on storm sewer extensions with pipe bought last week will also be reviewed, City Manager J B Patterson said.
The letter mentions raising hogs to obtain both papers, signaling concern over losing valuable content. It asks what readers see in Tack Letters on Page 3.
Floodwaters inundated Polk County Texas with ten feet of water in Livingston and surrounding areas. Highways and a concrete bridge on Highway 35 washed away while rail lines and a pumping house were submerged. Rescue crews used boats to evacuate families from trees and rooftops as trains halted for 36 hours and power and gas failed. Residents called it the worst flood in fifty years.
Thomas F. Cartwright resigns as city auditor after about two years in office. He has no statement to release and City Manager J B Patterson says no replacement has been chosen.
It was announced yesterday that the Froug company of Pine Bluff Arkansas purchased the H. L. Barnard Company bankrupt stock fixtures and accounts. Mr. Froug president of the company will arrive in Amarillo Thursday to take charge and later plans will be announced.
Reading early signs of childhood illness helps keep kids well. If a child is fretful pale wan hungry and feverish the bowels may be sluggish. California Fig Syrup purifies the system gently cleansing constipation and supporting strength and appetite.
Judge James C. Wilson in Federal court sentences A L Weiss of Pampa to eighteen months in Leavenworth for using the mails to defraud in connection with Thornton s Ready To Wear. Weiss admitted links to four bankrupt firms. Orrin Turner of Turkey fined 100 and M A Douthitt 25 for liquor law violations. Mrs Mary Armentrout of Tohoka sees no sentence for sending obscene material through the mails.
Morning reports recount Mrs Morrison leaving her home about 10 15, seeking help as she was pursued by Mrs Stallworth and Mrs Stallworths sister in law. A confrontation near the Moore Hotel led to four shots and Morrisons death. Witnesses note nine wounds from three bullets as Elder Stallworth kept calm. Police arrested the two women near the court house lawn while Mr A H Morrison mourns in Plainview with family.
The piece argues that millions entering industry could financially hurt Germany, while Ireland fears English media dominance and loss of Irish identity. It notes Britain’s birth rate decline and possible immigration, and includes a Rockefeller interview highlighting his current life focus and philanthropy through his son John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Amarillo High School students presented a vocational guidance play in the school chapel under Kiwanis Club direction. About 125 pupils pledged interest in the committee’s work, with Kiwanis chair J M Sheers calling the program a success and E N Black of International Harvester stressing salesmanship. The local IH branch reportedly leads in company sales performance globally.
Miss Birdie Rhodes assistant manager of the Tourist hotel who jumped from her third floor room after a hotel fire last Saturday morning remains unchanged in condition at Northwest Texas hospital. Attendants report that she is believed to recover.
Funeral services for the infant daughter of B. C. Thompson of 911 Monroe Street were held at Griggs chapel at 2 PM. Burial followed in Llano Cemetery.
Mr Morrison cautions that reports in the tragedy case are often distorted and claims details may be exaggerated. He is a Plainview contractor. his wife Mrs Morrison died, with L T Stallworth named in rumor. Burial arrangements follow in Bush Illinois with funeral director Griggs and Sons.
A poem narrates a boy's harsh tutor, a stern overseer who wields a stone and a branch to drive effort. Yet the speaker learns resilience and pride, framing the harsh caregiver as a force shaping strength. The piece ends with gratitude to the disciplinarian for granting hardiness.
Hogs and cattle markets across East St Louis Chicago Oklahoma City Kansas City Fort Worth report mixed declines and steady trends. Hogs mainly $10.55 to $11.85 top, cattle varied with steers up to $15.15, vealers $12.50 to $14.50, lambs around $16.50 to $17.75, cotton and grain futures shown with steady and softer tones.
Roy F Bailey 27 died in a local hospital this morning at 6 15 Funeral services set for Wednesday 2 30 at Central Presbyterian Church with Dr R Thomson officiating The body lies in state at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home until 2 pm Wednesday Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery Survived by parents 1012 Pierce Street two brothers Earl and Wesley Amarillo and sister Mrs Glen Wilson Oklahoma Employed in F M Motor Company parts department Active in Christian Endeavor at Central Presbyterian Church Pallbearers named Honorary pallbearers listed Wichita Falls numerous local names and affiliations.
April domestic consumption reached 631,710 bales with weak demand despite a favorable weather outlook. Cotton prices slid across July to December, with various grade quotes and 6,000 bales sold, 4,200 American. Futures closed quiet and steady with May through March futures listed.
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