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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1928
Page
1
A discussion on abandoning old ways in business and adopting new methods. It contrasts electrical, automotive, and textile industries, citing efficiency gains from modern machinery, lacquer finishes, and large power units. Noted figures include Mr. Gifford, Mr. Alford, C. P. Tolman, and Arthur S. Williams.
The forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures tonight and Wednesday. Historical highs show about 95 and 62 previously. hourly readouts list morning low around 62 and afternoon highs near 72 with variable minor fluctuations.
In Dallas two rival Republican factions gathered in the city hall auditorium to push contrasting delegations to the national convention. One led by R B Creager sought two Kansas City bound delegates with Hoover pledges, while C C Littleton and Harry M Wurzback backed four delegates at large and seating of 22 district delegates. Neither side would yield, prompting talk of two conventions.
James W. Good of Chicago has been placed in charge of the national Hoover for President drive. He has led Hoover activity in the East as the senate campaign heats up with attacks on Hoover and debates over wartime grain control. In Indiana the Senate Investigation Committee heard evidence linking Lowden and Hoover campaigns. Texas Democrats split into three factions Beaufort Beau mont and the Dallas Republican convention backed an Indiana delegation for Hoover.
May 2 Tokyo reports suggest a possible end to civil strife if the Chinese Northern forces retreat from Peking. General Chiang Tso Lin reportedly negotiates with Japan to move his army back to Manchuria, while resisting Southern forces and awaiting potential Japanese intervention.
Thirteen prisoners recently convicted in the District Criminal Court and eight others from Dallam and Lamb counties were sent from Amarillo last night to the state penitentiary at Huntsville under veteran handler Uncle Bud Russell. The longest sentence is twenty five years. the shortest is one year. J. D. Payne drew the twenty five year term. The prisoners were chained and escorted to the Fort Worth and Denver station for entrainment. Russell has long custody experience and is noted for safety with no escapes or injuries among his charges.
Sharp criticism arose at the Lions Club noon gathering over next Saturday’s proposed 900000 bond issue. Members urged full public disclosure of past year expenditures and warrant holders, with some opposing the bond issue citing risk of further warrants.
The Senate Public Lands committee examined charges of irregularities in the 1921 leasing of Salt Creek oil lands to Midwest Oil Company and related concerns. Assistant Interior Secretary F E Finney presented records of actions on the leases issued by former Interior Secretary John B Payne.
Athens reports Eleutherios Venizelos resumes active political role prompting the cabinet to resign. The note mentions Griggs Ambulance with phone number 4311 as a separate detail in the piece.
Frank Buscha, among 210 miners trapped by a Saturday explosion, was found alive after 56 hours 300 feet underground. Six more bodies were recovered. 129 miners remained missing as hope rose for more survivors. Bruce Veal described the dramatic rescue and Buscha’s cautious return to the surface.
Two army planes collided mid air over Visborg injuring four others and killing a woman. The aircraft fell into the business district and landed on a motor car. Reported from Helsingfors dated May 22. Emergency services attended the scene.
Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on the Santa Fe proposed Palmerton to Hale Center line feature Judge James Hamlin Farwell and landowner F P Warren as key speakers. Officials from Lubbock Plainview and other South Plains chambers of commerce describe regional development and railroad access. The session is expected to end the following morning.
Alan Dale 67 longtime American dramatic critic died suddenly in transit from Plymouth to Birmingham. He had just arrived in London en route to Birmingham, his birthplace. Known as Alfred J. Cohen, he served 33 years as critic for the New York American and was a veteran New York reviewer.
Mile Teheng from China arrives in Paris as representative of the Shanghai Supreme Tribunal seeking friendship between the Nanking government and Europe. She is noted for past service with the Nationalist cause and, in early reports, is said to have carried bombs for the Chinese government.
Justice of the Peace J W Minter ruled death of Areyd Hoskingson from unknown causes after an inquest into a fall from a merry-go-round at the C A Vernon shows last Saturday night. Electric shock was ruled unlikely by two electricians and two physicians could not determine the cause. Vernon, the show owner, accompanied the electricians.
In U S District Court two teens and two young men faced sentences for liquor law violations and interstate auto theft. Banks and Horton, both from Fort Smith Arkansas, pleaded guilty to stealing and transporting an automobile and received 18 months in a boys' school in Golden Colorado. The court, led by Judge Wilson, had already tried 44 cases with fines totaling about 6000 dollars.
Gov. Dan Moody denounces a Klan tied move at the Texas State Convention and backs W. L. Dean as temporary chairman amid ultra dry faction tensions. Senator Tom Love on the platform and Moody warns of evil consequences from a repeat of the 1924 Klan dominated gathering.
Amarillo boosters, sponsored by the Board of City Development and the News-Globe, will depart at o'clock with the high school band to lead a parade in Clovis. Six-six firms signed by noon and more expected. badges provided by the city. Special entertainment arranged for travelers with representatives from Amarillo firms including banks, refiners, and hardware companies.
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