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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
2
In Okmulgee Oklahoma Tom King president of the American National Bank shot himself after a bank directors meeting. The bank now closed to the public with a notice that it has consolidated with Central National Bank and will honor checks there.
Cleveland clinic survivors recount the blast as 124 people died in two gas explosions. Dr George W Crile leads a 35 member committee to rebuild the institution with Crile at the head, vowing to go on after the tragedy.
The body of Mrs. H E Hume 65 a longtime Amarillo resident who died in Edinburg Texas will arrive Saturday morning at 7 30 in state at N S Griggs & Sons funeral home Services are planned for Sunday afternoon after arrival of the body Mrs Hume widow of H E Hume lived at 1312 Pierce street Surviving her are husband two sisters Mrs Lucy Harrison and Mrs Elliott Bishop both of Montgomery Missouri and three stepsons Mrs W E Oliver Jr Amarillo Mrs Hall Pearce Carlsbad New Mexico and Mrs W R Ballard Edinburg
J T Robison commissioner of the general land office had not read the joint legislative investigating committee report criticizing his acts. Representative Grady Woodruff of Decatur and others prepared a resolution to act, despite efforts to defer until the second special session to avoid affecting pending bills.
A columnist says yesterday’s cut column misled readers about a Cleveland hospital disaster and urges a city hospital and X Ray lab probe. He criticizes Amarillo traffic speeds proposing 20 30 mph and urges public input. The note ends with a reader's remark about a Walton shooting and Stallworth murder.
A long personal column recaps humorous quotes on morality and love, local anecdotes from Amarillo residents, flowers deliveries from several neighbors, a cattle deal from Polk Street Market, a stray dog notice, and an elementary journalism class visit. It mixes casual humor with city life details and friendly notices.
Chicago gang rivalries appear to end as Capone and Moran meet with two others at the President Hotel Atlantic City after six days of talks. Capone, just sentenced to a year for carrying concealed weapons, confirms the peace agreement in a brief exchange with Philadelphia officials.
Letter from E R T apologizes for delays in puzzle supply caused by East floods. Puzzles will restart next week and are not produced at the local office. Readers are urged to be patient as mail delays continue.
A writer invites class members to submit newspaper style accounts of his talk, paid ten dollars to the best piece. Special emphasis on a strong opening paragraph to hook readers. entries must be typed, under 400 words, and judged by office staff.
Des Moines University trustees led by Dr. Thomas T. Shields move to regain control as they face a court injunction. Shields seeks counsel to press court action for removal. The article also notes five locomotives under construction for desert routes between Portola California and Elko Nevada with 15000 gallon water capacity.
Fort Worth records show T. O. Cagle aged 21 who was shot while attempting to break jail in Wichita county will be tried May 24 in Fort Worth on two counts of automobile theft. Cagle, free on bond, had his bond forfeited by Judge Hosey after a recent failure to appear for trial.
Sheriff Sterling Price reports a large brown female Saint Bernard stolen from Amarillo is now in Motley County at Northfield in the possession of Dick Montgomery. The notice urges dog owners to check and inform authorities.
Bruce Autry laments a new emergency ordinance limiting speed to 15 mph downtown and 20 mph citywide. West Amarillo residents oppose the rule, arguing it harms travel, costs, and car use, with fears of fines and longer commutes as the commission acts.
The American Legion hosts an Americanization program at 8 o'clock for Boy and Girl Scouts at the Legion Homes Municipal Auditorium. Girl Scouts open with a short program. A former A E F captain talks on comradeship, a Spanish American War veteran gives a flag tribute, and old army songs are led by a former A E F sergeant. H G Paul, new Boy Scout leader, will speak.
The Graf Zeppelin carrying forty crew and eighteen passengers including Mrs. Mary Pierce, was driven toward the French Alps after departing the Rhone Valley. Dr. Hugo Eckener reported grave damage and requested landing permission at Valence, but the airship headed toward Saillans as authorities advised Cuers near Toulon with a landing mast. Twilight closed in as three engines were crippled and the remaining two failed to counter the storm.
The Graf Zeppelin, with three of five motors dead, struggled toward Saintes Maries de la Mer in a near gale. German airship officials said the flight might end in a hangar return while Maybach declined to comment on the motor defects. The setback is a severe blow to Zeppelin prestige and may delay any future flights.
Services were held from Griggs chapel at 10 this morning for Thomas F Amos 66 who died yesterday from injuries after being struck by a truck in the smelter district several days ago Burial was in Llano cemetery Pallbearers named Bryan Deckard R L Stewart Glen Beard Wayne McKee H L Hefley and W R McCarthy
The body of a 48 year old Chicago man identified as James Hanley was found Thursday on East Beach Galveston. He had been drowned and a fishing line was found in his hand. The body was found by J. M. Hes ster of Fort Worth.
A group gathers to honor a friend with no material need or desire. They reject watches or pins and instead offer a drawn token for his children to unroll, recognizing that true gifts come from love and the joy of giving. The piece extols friendship over wealth and urges a life rich in affection so friends always have something meaningful to give.
Kansas City and Chicago livestock led with hogs steady to higher and strong cattle figures. New York and New Orleans cotton futures fluctuated with early gains fading as prices eased. Liverpool spot cotton and Chicago grain showed varied moves amid profit-taking and weather signals.
The piece questions labor bounty schemes as middlemen would capture most benefits while Britain uses millions in doles. It notes Lloyd George versus the Tories over work relief and road building. A Texas murder case and Chicago fraternity expulsions highlight ongoing social tensions.
A Bulgarian royal couple was reported to be thwarted from marriage due to a dispute between the Bulgarian National Church and the Roman Catholic Church. The official bulletin said Vatican opposition and church inaction blocked the engagement just before a planned national celebration.
Stocks across the market rise with Union Pacific up 8 percent and General Electric and American Water Works ahead by about 2. Ex div paid by General Motors noted. Auburn Auto surges 14 points to a year high while Warner Bros. advances despite United Artists merger being called off. Foreign exchange steady with dollar at 4.8516.
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