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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
2
A column notes upcoming cool weather and chances of showers over the next days to aid wheat. It also reports Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray’s Amarillo visit and sharp criticism of his education policies, plus anecdotes from Bob Ames and local humor about life, college, and marriage.
A reader letter questions state funding for a fact finding committee and criticizes officials including Mabel Willebrandt and the Farm Board. It comments on Will Rogers.Journal note: cites Amarillo Grain Dealers Association praise of futures trading and concerns over grain dealers posing as farmers friends while supporting the system.
Wednes day afternoon and night five city schools held seventh grade commencements with over 200 students receiving promotion certificates. Speakers included Judge A L Morgan at Buchanan and W A McIntosh at Sam Houston, plus Fred E Young at McKinley who presented 34 diplomas.
Authorities said 800 retail dealers linked to a liquor ring after nine leaders were arrested. Investigation also targeted North Side Finance Corporation run by Charles Carolla, holder of mortgages on much motor equipment used by the ring. The February murder of Jimmy Howard, a known gangster and rum runner, was blamed on his refusal to cooperate with the syndicate. He had defied the group by importing liquor from Canada for local distribution.
Funeral services for J. M. Romans, 84, veteran cattleman, were set for 3 this afternoon at his daughter Mrs. Eva Humphrey’s home in Clarendon, with burial in a Clarendon cemetery. He died yesterday after paralysis, survived by son J. M. Romans, Jr., Dallas, and three daughters Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. Humphrey, and Mrs. Emma Hedgecoke of Portland, Texas. Romans worked for Col. Charles Goodnight in 1864 and rode the Goodnight ranch near Pueblo, later foreman, and was a longtime cattleman and friend of Billy the Kid.
In a letter to the editor the writer criticizes futures trading as mislabeling itself as a regulator of supply and demand. He equates Board of Trade activity with betting on future grain prices and questions its claimed stabilizing effect, urging caution about price manipulation and market reports. The note references market performance and directs readers to Tack Letters, Page 15.
A World War era cryptogram explains combining subtractive and additive methods using a rotating key. The example shows OUR coded to PVS with plus one, and DIPLOMATS to FRANQOCVU with plus two. The first word THE and second word letters beneath reveal a pattern cancelling doubles. The subject was unpopular with soldiers in France.
May 28. Queen Helen, living in exile in London, says she will leave Romania and her 9 year old son Crown Prince Michael, likely to reside in France or Italy after the new parliament meets. She speaks of a life of retirement and sorrow, noting her son’s despair at her planned departure and her inability to change her fate.
In Gregg County Texas the Lathrop pool gains momentum as five wells near completion and six new producers came in on Wednesday. Humble Oil No 1 Carter, No 1 Hineman, No 3 Mattie Moncrief, No 1 Christian, No 2 J C McKinley, and No 1 McHaney Loeb reported estimated outputs ranging from 14 000 to 26 000 barrels as prices slide to 55 per barrel for grade B crude.
Houston May 28 The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen endorsed railways seeking higher freight rates. Delegates adopted a resolution to assist in securing a just and reasonable return to the railroad industry. The resolution attacked bus truck waterway and pipe line transportation.
A soap soaked bucket left on a stove in the basement at 210 West Fifth Avenue caused smoke and the fire alarm to ring at 10:20 AM. Firefighters arrived to find heavy basement smoke but no damage, per investigator J W Dickerson.
A Moorland church at Exmoor England touts itself as the smallest congregation in the world. For a generation the average attendance has been three, including the organist, with the peak never exceeding eight.
In Sanderson Texas on May 28 1930 AP Mrs Bessie Sharp 22 continued a hunger strike after her lover Willie Burleson was freed on 5000 bond awaiting grand jury action on charges he aided a poison plot. Burleson returned to the Big Canyon ranch as Mrs Sharp lamented the release and pleaded for bond.
The piece discusses fears of a future European war, noting France would blockaded by England and Italy, but challenges the scenario as a nightmare. It cites French air power, potential British air defenses, and warns against Ludendorff’s pessimistic war forecasts. It highlights a Calshot speed record and Supermarine projections, contrasting American reluctance to join the European speed race.
A federal grand jury report on alleged liquor ring activity and conspiracy is not expected until late tomorrow afternoon. Dozens of witnesses have testified. In a parallel case, Armstrong-Byrd v Skelly Oil Co in US District Court continues, with no verdict expected before Friday, as plaintiffs seek to cancel leases covering 12,000 acres in Hutchinson County claiming Skelly failed to develop the property.
El Paso May 28 autogiro barnstormer Johnny Miller took off at 5 30 a m for Lordsburg New Mexico and points west. He arrived yesterday from Amarillo on a leisurely transcontinental tour. Miller planned to stop at Lordsburg Tucson and Phoenix and perhaps reach Yuma Arizona with a plane carrying limited fuel requiring frequent refueling stops.
LUBBOCK May 28 Harry B Jewett Houston merchant today assumed duties as president of the Retail Merchants Association of Texas He was elected here yesterday at the close of the 31st annual convention succeeding Carl Mueller of Austin
The trial of Ben McCoy for attempted burglary of the Rean Lawrence garage in San Jacinto Heights opened in Potter County Criminal District Court. Jurors were quickly chosen as the case started, with related sentences handed to other defendants, including Robert Cornelius and Earl Cutter. Joe Taylor was acquitted on liquor charge as the court nears the end of its fifth week and the grand jury adjourns until next Tuesday.
The Very Rev. Amirault told 14 St Marys Academy graduates their best life lies ahead as Rt Rev. Gerken praised the sisters and urged community cooperation in education. The commencement included diplomas for grammar and stenography students, musical selections, and honors presentations to graduates such as Anne Irvin and Victoria Alonzo.
Otto Strid famed accordionist leads a three day engagement at Fair Theater with Bobby Martin Buford Gamble Norman Sisters and more. He has won European contests and moved to the United States in 1929. The program also showcases Victor McLaglen Fay Wray Lew Cody in Not Exactly Gentlemen.
The Potter County commissioners court fixed June 25 26 and 2T as the appearance dates for property owners to show cause why valuations should not be raised. Tax rolls for state county and school renditions remain open as citizens exploit the chance to avoid the unknown list. When property is placed on the unrendered roll valuation is left to the equalization board per tax assessors.
Two I C C examiners John T Money and George Esch urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to adopt a nationwide basis for cotton seed and its products. The proposals would raise rates in the southeast and Mississippi Valley while lowering them in the Mountain Pacific and Central Western Trunk Line regions.
Edgar A. Guest reflects on daily life finding new beauty, hope, and purpose despite trouble. Each day introduces a fresh sight, a new effort, or an unexpected event, keeping life engaging with continual, small surprises.
NATRONA Ill May 28 A few minutes after Clayton Norrick 17 San Jose high school athlete was told the girl with whom he had been going killed herself yesterday he sprang in front of a Chicago and Alton passenger train but was snatched to safety by his sister Irma 15. Authorities said there was no motive beyond the couple’s close friendship Genevieve Watkins 17 an only daughter returned home from school in apparent good spirits after telling her mother of trivial matters she walked into her bedroom and shot herself through the heart
The project seeks to observe radio wave effects in the upper atmosphere and study atomic behavior at high altitude. The balloon’s estimated 52,000 foot rise would set a new aircraft record, surpassing the prior 43,168 feet by Lieut Apollo Soucek of the Navy last June.
SAN BENITO Texas May 28 U P Pushing his sister Margaret in a wheelbarrow Walter Hofer Laferia reached San Benito at 11 o clock this morning seven hours after starting today from the International bridge at Brownsville for New York Hofer is pushing his sister on a wager that he can be at the time of Ralph Sanders San Benito who rode a bull to New York It took the bull two days to negotiate the distance from Brownsville here 19 miles
County attorney Rhea C. Myers announces strict enforcement of state stock laws in response to widespread complaints about stock trampling gardens and running loose. One complaint will be filed today with further charges as complaints arise. Significant property damage and disruption to beautification efforts have been reported by citizens.
Markets show hogs and cattle trading mixed with steady to weaker tones across Kansas City and Chicago. Hogs top at 5.85 for 180 220 lb. cattle feed and vealers mixed. spring lambs steady to lower. New Orleans cotton opens easier on dry warm belt weather with July at 8.48c and December 9.01c.
Washington May 28 President William Green of the American Federation of Labor warns of a hard winter ahead. He urges a four point remedial program including guaranteed continued work for as many as possible and pro rata division of all available work. He calls for restraint in wage cutting to prevent fear for the future and to secure basic necessities. Immediate plans should be made by proper agencies if relief needs rise next winter.
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