17 May 1927
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1927
Page
1
A fragment title notes Arthur Brisban essaying intelligence and ambition with a playful line about baboon's blood and the buying of autographs.
The column surveys science and life, praising intellect behind gas and electricity and critiquing environmental theory. It notes bootlegger profits and autographs as fetish objects, questions League of Nations limits, and argues Americans should prioritize domestic growth over European debts while addressing race-based army enlistment rules.
The town of Melville, Louisiana, is swept by the Mississippi flood as the Atchafalaya river breaches a levee and sends water through the town. Residents flee in night attire, hotel and homes torn from foundations, as warnings cry crevasse and guards fire to hasten evacuation. The break lies across the river from New Orleans, 125 miles away.
Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray faced their first morning in Sing Sing death house as lawyers press appeals to halt their execution. Mrs Snyder remained serene and hopeful, Gray turned to religion for solace, both allowed visits thrice weekly.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday. Historical highs and lows show 85 and 56 degrees. Hourly readings today rise from 65 at 7 am to 96 degrees by 1 pm.
Oklahoma City chamber of commerce sponsored trippers on their twenty sixth annual Goodwill tour arrived in Amarillo at 7 30 this morning. They were welcomed by the Amarillo Board of City Development and the high school band. The group heads to Denver after a stop in Quanah Wichita Falls and Oklahoma City.
Judge E M Bassett of New York tells Amarillo civic workers that the city can use new Texas zoning laws and learn from other states to guide urban development. He praises local water works, schools and homes, calls Amarillo a good town to raise children, and notes widespread support from civic groups at a luncheon. He compares costs of zoning to New York subway spending and urges regulating building bulk height and use by districts.
Potter county approves half a million in road bonds sold at a premium of 11000 with Edwards and Company of Oklahoma City purchasing the issue. Construction to start soon, funds available in 30 to 60 days. Route surveyed by J W Rider runs via Deal Fritch Sanford to Oil City Stinnett. Bridge to cross Rock Island river and North Plains link planned with Carson county. May 14 target for the new bridge opening.
Mellroy Oil company reports a third gusher at No 10 Cockrell Ranch in Hutchinson county. The well in section 4 block B3 blew in below 2900 feet, flowed once, then was shut for line connections. Owners expect it to rival the pool’s other gushers.
Five arrests were recorded in connection with food violations as per police records. Charges were filed by food and drug inspectors under the new city health ordinance.
In New York on May 17 United Press reports Bert Acosta flew Byrd s Fokker monoplane for 25 minutes with 11250 pounds on board and praised performance. Lindbergh says his plane ready for Atlantic flight with good weather. Bellanca team faces strain over radio gear removal affecting navigation as Chamberlin and Bertaud prepare for overseas flight.
A note highlights the Amarillo hotel known for its culinary appeal and its role as the Panhandle region’s gathering hub, inviting visitors to experience regional cuisine and hospitality.
The Globe launches Sonia by Vida Murat as a gripping new serial. Readers are urged to follow the tale from the start and await sequels as it captivates audiences in major cities where it has previously run.
Mrs Ida Chitwood national culinary expert led a five day free class at The Globe News sponsored event. She contrasted ordinary home cooking with scientific technique in a chocolate fudge cake and explained how to bake a digestible lemon pie. Hundreds of young women attended from high school age to newlywed prospects.
George B. Nichola the special attorney general said in opening that Benjamin Purnell led the House of David colony in Lansing Michigan. He ties Purnell to Prince Michael Mille and Detroit sect practices alleging licentiousness perjury and fraud as religious tenets.
Japanese houseboy Jungle Walked testified about Dorothy MacKaye and Paul Kelly at Kellys apartment. He described gin and jazz parties and late night conversations in a Hollywood setting as the trial for Paul Kelly, accused of murdering Rey Raymond, continues with several witnesses left to testify.
R W Haynie of Abilene was chosen president of the West Texas chamber of commerce in Wichita Falls. The meeting opened with revival songs led by attendees and featured Las Cruces composer-singer Elizabeth Garrett performing New Mexico. Fort Worth railroad attorney Joe Barrwise said Denver line traffic set a record for trains at the meeting, with the Lubbock branch now three months ahead of schedule.
A Wichita Falls crowd welcomed the Panhandle Plains pageant winners as Miss West Texas and Miss Wichita Falls led the display. Fort Sumner's Mina Margaret Speakman and Roswell’s Elizabeth Garrett headlined social events with delegates from White Deer Dalhart Clarendon and Shamrock among others in attendance at Spudder Park and related teas.
Mount Vesuvius erupted today sending jets of incandescent lapilli about 100 yards into the air at one minute intervals. Ominous rumblings from the crater alarm observers who fear a possible rupture at the southwest base that could cause extensive damage. Professor Malladra, Vesuvian Observatory director, said such a break was likely. The lava pebbles created a brilliant airborne display.
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