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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1930
Page
2
A poetic ode urges every boy to seek knowledge regardless of birth. It compares modern access to schooling with Lincoln’s era, praising libraries and night schools as doors open to all. The poem, dated 1930, credits Edgar A. Guest.
Funeral services for W W Axtell 59 were held Thursday at 4 PM at Central Presbyterian Church with Rev R Thomson officiating. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery. Axtell, longtime Amarillo resident and church organist, died Monday night after a stroke. Surviving are his wife, two sons Hall and Robert, a brother Dwight, and two sisters Miss Mary Axtell and Mrs Mertie Owens.
Testimony from Brady's fellow witnesses described him as sane and rational. A witness said Brady gave a speech praising players after a game and referenced a Texas spirit, while another Austin attorney testified Brady appeared normal in social and business dealings.
Trade trip notes Portales leaders rally behind Col. Ernest Thompson as next Texas governor to succeed Clint Smail. Roosevelt County leads Panhandle in diversified farming with Portales a major dairy and poultry shipping point. The train makes brief stops at Elida and Kenna en route to Roswell for cadet review, irrigation district tour, and a smoker and dance.
Austin May 14 A 50 year sentence against Fred Matthews in Milam County for killing Joe Hosch was reversed by the Court of Criminal Appeals on admissibility grounds. An 18 year murder verdict against T J Robinson in Jefferson County was affirmed for killing Ernest Nichols. Yancy Story’s rehearing request was refused in a five year robbery case. A two year arson sentence for C B Baker in Menard County was reversed and remanded. The court reversed a one year liquor possession sentence against Ed Wood in Tarrant County. Proceedings list affirmances reversals remands and motions for rehearing across multiple counties and defendants.
Three well known bands Joe Norman and his orchestra Chuck Collins and his orchestra and Curtis Hunts Rhythm Masters will provide music for the second annual Musicians Ball sponsored by Local Union No 532 at the Nat starting at 9 oclock. Tickets are available from the orchestras or at the door.
The record lists three defendants ruled overruled without a written opinion: Cliff Wilhite of Erath, G I Huckabee of Bosque, and Amelio Brunello of Palo Pinto.
A Carlton Minnesota fire at Perry Lynch’s farm home claimed the lives of three children and the father who died while trying to rescue them. The mother and one child escaped as the house burned to the ground. In Newark New Jersey a six month old boy was arrested by two policewomen in a domestic relations case, brought in on a warrant.
Questions about who will succeed Dr G W Truett as Southern Baptist president and which city will host the next meeting dominated talks in New Orleans. Dr M E Dodd of Shreveport was favored by many, with Birmingham a possible 1931 venue. Trustees awarded a PhD to seminary students, and new Sun day School B Y P U officers were elected. Dr J Frank Norris attacked modernism and centralized authority on the eve of the convention.
SHOLAPUR India May 14 Wholesale arrests of civil disobedience leaders occurred today Two men are suspected of murder and burning of two constables Troops of the Royal Ulster Rifles aided by civil police comb the city for Gandhi followers in a sweeping operation described as vigorous and decisive.
Central Standard times list evening programs across WEAF and a contraxt chain including KOA KVOO WFAA WDAF KSL WOW and others. Highlights include Shilkret Orchestra Old Counselor Olive Palmer and artists Symphony Orchestra Topnotchers Merry Makers Amee n Andy and local WDAG KGRS Sleepy John�s Orchestra from Clovis New Mexico.
The piece touches on a proposed no religion stance in Virginia and questions Supreme Court confirmations today. It cites the Eucharistic Congress in Carthage and Rome's evolving influence, recalls ancient Carthage, and foresees New York’s potential future destroyed by war. It notes Oberammergau Passion Play opening and Guido Mayr as Judas. It then highlights 1930 cigarette profits, 42 million smokers, and major brand advertising by Camel Chesterfield Luckies Old Gold.
San Francisco critics discuss the artistry of Mei Lan-Fang the celebrated Oriental female impersonator who performed in Chinatown. Tickets for his one night debut reached 11 dollars, a peak for the city outside charity shows, drawing large crowds and provoking varied reactions.
Weatherman H. T. Collman predicted at least one more unsettled and intermittently wet day, with three days typically in such spells. Reported rainfall totaled about 0.03 inches here, with heavier totals along routes toward Baker Oklahoma and light showers spread from Hereford to Canyon and beyond.
The turtle display by Wm. C. Boyce at the Tri- State Fair grounds was moved from beneath the grandstand to near the Potter county Zoo by the main gate. It houses over 1,700 turtles, some weighing up to 35 pounds, captured at Palo Duro Club lake by Game Warden Sam Turner. The exhibit, one of the most unusual in the fair, has drawn large crowds.
Globe News reporters meet Kapitan the Hollywood canine and manager L R Lenhart. The trained dog performs a short outdoor stunt, demonstrates sharp intelligence in choosing cigarettes and other tasks, and travels in a specially built car. He is insured for 25000 dollars and is a feature of Morris and Castle Shows at the fairgrounds this week.
A carnival dance will be held at St Francis Sunday from 8 30 to 12 with souvenirs for attendees. Music by the Amarillo Sugar Stampers eight piece band.
Hogs at Kansas City 19,000 head steady top 9.80 for choice 180-280 lbs. Cattle 6,000 with calves 700, steady to 26e higher. steers 950-1500 lbs 9.75-9.60. yearlings 9.75-12.75. heifers 8.75-11.75. cows 7.50-9.50. stockers 9.25-12.00. lambs weak to lower with spring lambs up to 10.75. Chicago markets show hogs 11,000 steady. top 10.36 for 170-210 lbs. Cattle 6,000. calves 3,000. slaughter steers 11.00-14.25. yearlings 10.75-13.50. cows 7.25-9.00. vealers 10.50-12.75. stockers 9.85-11.00. sheep 10,000 steady with grassy lambs 9.00-9.25 and ewes 5.50.
Hogs at Fort Worth steady with rail top 9.70 and truck top 9.25 while bulk rail butcher hogs gained 10 cents. Cattle and calves mixed with grass steers at 7.75 and fat cows around 6.75, stock yearlings 10, slaughter calves near 8. Sheep bids down 25 to 50 cents with spring lambs easing and feeder lambs steady. Reports from Fort Worth and St Louis livestock totals noted May 14.
Henry L. Drayton chairman of the Ontario Liquor Control Board argued Ontario abandoned prohibition in favor of government control to curb bootleggers. Widespread college drinking was depicted by W. W. Roeper head coach at Princeton University as a consequence of prohibition.
Cotton prices opened steady to easy in New York and New Orleans trading, with declines from prior levels as rains and crops expectations influenced buying. London and Liverpool spot quotes eased while Chicago grain slid on favorable weather and cheaper Canadian supplies. butter and eggs slipped while poultry held steady, with modest shifts in livestock prices noted.
New York stock letter reports resumption of speculative buying in railroad shares lifting the market in fore noon trading. Industrial leaders faltered early, copper weakness pulled J I Case and International Salt down, but standard rails led a brisk rebound with Vanadium Steel Fastman Kodak Delaware and Hudson Erie Houston Oil American Can Ingersoll Rand Pennsylvania New York Central Western Maryland Missouri Pacific preferred Atchison Radio Auburn Auto and IBM advancing 2 to 5 points. Call money renewed at 8 percent.
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