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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1928
Page
2
An elderly fisherman visits a writer in his office with a hopeful grin and a tale of chasing trout. He recalls battles with big fish and the lure of the stream, while the brookside memories stir the narrator to listen and dream.
A list of physicians associated with St Anthony's is presented, naming staff members including Dr Gay Owens and several others. The text outlines a roster of doctors with multiple initials and surnames, reflecting a formal staff or committee arrangement.
President Coolidge vetoes the bill describing it as a fiat price fixing policy. He lists six objections including price fixing, tax features, bureau cracy, middleman waste, over production, and aid to foreign farmers. He hopes a revised farm act aligned with the prior proposals may pass.
Reports say Chinese and Nething governments discussed protecting Americans in North China after days of unrest. Mae Murray thanked both governments for pledges to safeguard citizens, but warned that American troops may need to defend live in Tientsin and Peking if danger increases.
Reports from London describe heavy fighting between Nationalist and Northerner forces below Peking in a large drive. Troops under Chang Tai Lin and Chiang Kai Shek and Feng Yao Yang long clash across a front from Nankeu Pass to Teeng-Chew as more than 400000 men are said to be engaged.
The convention voted to make the temporary organization permanent after hearing the platform report. Richard Fleming read a message from the National Executive Committee fixing eight delegates at large. a motion proposed equal number of men and women as delegates, while Tom Ball urged Texas elect twelve men and twelve women with one sixth vote each.
A garbled 19th century letter fragment mentions the Orphans Home, family reuniting, travel between London and distant stations, and concerns over printing a letter. It references Mr Tech and a response planned for tomorrow.
A letter from a reader criticizes school parades for lacking formation and pep and urges better marching in future events. Another note questions front yard upkeep and how it reflects on the neighbor, tying it to a busy lifestyle.
Seven men enlisted at the local recruiting station as the army resumed accepting applications after a month closure. Recruits include Milburn Blake Sherman Texas for the Medical Department San Antonio Ira EB Conley Lawrenceburg Tennessee Firet Inf Fort D A Russell Wy e Michael Gabril Los Angeles Fiest Field Artillery Ft Sill Roger Smiley Bristol Tennessee First Cavalry Camp Marfa John J Mueria White New York Pitot Field Artillery Ft Sill John J Ackins Baltimore Ernest D Perry Durham Quartermaster Corps Camp Normoyle Texas.
The fifth annual National Oil Scout convention wrapped up in Amarillo with a stag barbecue at Sloan Knut ser ranch 14 miles north, a Hillcrest country club golf tournament, and a farewell ball. The group adopted key resolutions including a plan to consolidate the National Oil Scouts Association of America with the Midcontinent Scout Association. Most attendees departed by train and car for home.
FE M Pittman county clerk who has been ill in Mineral Wells is reported improved and expects to return to Amarillo Saturday or Sunday according to word received by John BR Stalcup chief deputy clerk Pittman left Amarillo about two weeks ago first going to Austin.
In Dallas the Texas Republican factions contested the national convention quota. One faction led by B. B. Ornger backed Herbert Moorer for president and claimed four at large delegates. the Warbach camp asserted 22 district delegates were regular. Creager's group named 22 district delegates and four at large for Hoover, contending Warbach delegates were illegally chosen.
The piece contrasts Gandhi and Hindu Muslim harmony with British rule, arguing Hindus and Muslims despise each other more than Britain. It also notes optimistic tourism data from the United States to Canada and mentions Mexico inviting American travelers with a free identification card.
Will Rogers agrees to run for president promising to take the 75000 dollar salary and refuse a vice presidential slot. He jokes he will herd the Senate when not busy at the White House and will publish his own platform and campaign pledges. His sponsors say the nomination came from a small group in a hotel room to avoid large expenses. He plans an acceptance address next week and will outline bank exposures and country governance.
FE. T. Dusty Miller, local attorney and former district attorney, indicted by Potter County grand jury for false certificate. He was released on a $2,000 bond and awaits trial in district court. The felony carries state prison punishment.
A man named Casey charged with kidnapping his daughter in California and bringing her to Amarillo had a hearing postponed in the District Criminal court. California authorities say Casey fled with the child when his estranged wife left her at his home, while the father contends she was placed in his care by her mother.
Fourteen delegates who attended the state realtors convention in San Antonio last week gave reports at the Amarillo Real Estate Board luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel. Joba B F Gavin delivered the full report. the notable outcome was awarding the 1929 state convention to Amarillo.
Expenditures on behalf of Herbert Hoover listed to the Senate campaign funds committee show the Hoover total rising to 900 745. Chattanooga and New York businessman Heston testified to expenditures of 32 206 58 dollars.
Voters in one NC congressional district will choose on June 2 in the Democratic primary. In the second district the race for Congress centers on support for Governor Al Smith with incumbent Rep. John H. Kerr facing H G Robertson and C P Dickson, both anti Smith.
The Senate commerce committee ordered a favorable report on the House bill expanding the inland waterways corporation. The May 23 action advances the measure as it moves toward floor consideration.
Russian pianist Eugene Bernstein dies at 57 in New York City of heart disease at his home. He was a prominent figure in concert circles and noted for his interpretations of Russian repertoire.
Paul Honey and Paul Cavender appeared in Amarillo court after being indicted by the grand jury on burglary and lumber theft. They faced charges for allegedly entering a West Street lumber yard on February 2 and stealing property valued at over a specified amount. Attorneys B G Puntney for the defense and District Attorney William J. Flesher with Grady Hazlewood for the state prosecuted. A verdict was expected in the afternoon.
Amarillo Boy Scouts plan a 25 acre lake near Camp William Warner to provide swimming for the annual encampment from June 15 to 19. Dr. W A Warner of Claude, in a letter to Scout executive Thomas H Nelson, says the lake will be a partial replacement for a dam and will offer ample swimming for the boys, contributing to what officials call one of the most successful camps in the Panhandle.
The Orphans Birthday club met at Mrs. Phil Pressig’s 1918 Fillmore street home and finalized plans for a May birthday party at the Children's Home. Five children have birthdays this month, three girls and two boys, all to receive gifts and refreshments next Sunday, with Colonel BE. Rasmus Tack and C. W. invited as special guests.
In East Chicago Indiana on May 23 a 23 year old girl Margaret Rappa thwarted a would be looter at the Twin City Loan company by firing at him as he attacked her father John Rappa a 68 year old man. The assailant fled after the exchange despite carrying a pistol.
Mrs L Stele of Hereford visited the city yesterday. Mrs Ben Manning, formerly ill at Northwest Texas Hospital after an operation, is resting well according to reports this morning.
Plain tailored taffeta evening coats with self trimming and light velvet wraps appear as summer’s chic outerwear. Furred options and light colors define the season’s most stylish evening layers.
Puzzle presents a two letter fill T and FP with KE appearing in three corners. Horizontal clues include gaiter to perform to secure correlative of neither wings and other numbered entries. Vertical list spans ocean cooking utensil perform composition about frigid experiment and more.
A garbled list containing numbers and partial phrases such as Sea eagle, Insane, Brake, Black, Bay To love exceedingly, Blue grass, and references to names like Bhatiassd. The text appears as a fragmented puzzle or index with mixed incomplete terms and stray letters.
Ventilation fist fails after a mine explosion blamed on coal dust. About 75 workers were in the mine three fourths of a mile from the entrance when the blast occurred. Rescue efforts resumed as sections of track and ventilation were damaged and care to reach entombed miners continued.
In Yukon McDowell county Virginia a mine explosion at Yukon Pocahontas Coal No 1 mine killed thirteen workers and left four missing. Company officers estimate no more than seventeen men were inside. Gas is suspected as the blast cause with undetermined specifics.
Four miners died in a shaft cave at the Consolidated Copper mines in Kimberly near Elko Nevada. The men were clearing 650 feet underground when loose material collapsed trapping them. The accident occurred yesterday during the clearing work in the old Alpha Shaft.
Bodies of 164 victims from the Mather mine explosion have been recovered with 32 men still missing. One hundred fifty two bodies identified, five unidentified, and seven held at the bottom of the main shaft to be retrieved later as rescue work slowed by underground odors. Many funerals held in the region as bodies are shipped to nearby towns with no mass burial planned.
E. T. Cowan, arrested after a gunfight with City Detective Lee Miller, faces a Tulsa Oklahoma charge to serve a five year sentence for theft of hogs tied to the theft of 2000 pounds of copper cable from Southwestern Public Service plant. Police suspect local help.
Lions of Amarillo will honor Melvin Jones international secretary and manager at an informal dinner tonight at 7 30 at the Amarillo Hotel Jones on a nationwide tour arrived in Amarillo this morning and went to Borger noon to meet the old city club will return this afternoon and leave for Roswell tomorrow welcome addresses by Jack Adkins and Bill Flenniken urged to attend the meeting
President Coolidge signed a bill increasing the monthly Civil War veteran widow pension from 30 to 40 dollars. The action was announced from Washington on May 22 by United Press. The move widens support for veterans and their surviving spouses.
Livestock market report from Saint Louis shows slaughter steers and yearlings priced between roughly 11.65 and 14.96 per hundredweight, with cows and heifers in the 9.26 to 14.00 range. Sheep and lamb receipts around 7,000 to 7,500 head indicate higher prices for good and choice lambs up to about 19.00, with medium grades around 16.75. Hog receipts near 12,000 head reflect steady demand and top bids near 9.70.
The New York cotton market opened May 23 with a 10 16 advance as July contracts rose to 20.97 and October to 21.01, spurred by steady Liverpool cables and reports of heavy rains in parts of the eastern belt. Covering by recent sellers and rebuying supported the gains.
The Associated Press reports New Orleans cotton opened firm as Liverpool cables showed gains and heavy eastern belt rains suggested. July to 26.76, Oct 25.52, Dec 24.47, with 9 to 11 point advances offering early strength before mid session steadiness and limited realizations.
Oklahoma City reports two new air transport companies to open locally. B. S. Graham of Norman based Oklahoma Air Transport plans a branch here and Paul Braniff of Braniff Investment forms a company. Braniff will build a hangar at Municipal Airport large enough for 12 planes.
D G Hunt of Wichita and W S Brock from Dallas IRS offices are in the city on Internal Revenue business as trading edges higher. Rear traders who sold in recent days are forced to cover, while Wright extends gains and foreign exchange shows steady quotes with sterling at about $4.55.
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