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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1929
Page
7
Amarillo community chest officials announced a pre season drive to raise forty thousand dollars for the coming year. C S Lambie president begins mailing to directors the names of larger donors to be approached November 18 at the Capitol Hotel meeting. He notes the drive will measure welfare impact and plans to improve social order.
Mexico City reports the war department has mustered out thirty infantry battalions twenty cavalry regiments and one artillery regiment to cut expenses. About 15 600 men are affected leaving a standing army near 50 000. The 1930 war budget proposes 41 000 000 disbursements versus 53 500 000 this year.
Daniel E. McGrath assistant county attorney was called to Claude to become acting district attorney in Edward W. Thomerson's absence. Thomerson directs R. H. Hamilton trial at Weatherford. Final week of district court at Claude with Judge Henry S. Bishop to return next week. McGrath will represent the state in criminal cases set for trial in Armstrong County this week.
The Japanese military intelligence said Marshal Feng Yu-hsien’s Kuominchun forces inflicted a decisive defeat on Nationalist troops near Loahokow Hupeh. Dispatches report 10,000 Nationalists deserted and ravaged the countryside while another 10,000 refused to fight as fighting stretched along the Hupeh Honan border.
The body of Ashland Collins, identified as the man who engaged in a gun battle with prohibition officers yesterday, was found today near the shooting scene. He had been shot twelve times.
R. S. Thrift was arrested by the sheriff's department last night after a car smashup on River Road north of the city. Charges of driving while intoxicated have been filed against Thrift, who was released on bond.
Bandits struck the town of San Juan Del Rio Durango yesterday killing a policeman before home guard forces dispersed them The incident followed fears they would free prisoners at the jail Railways in China are returning to normal after disruptions A London bank installed an elevator capable of moving a truck to its underground strong room
A modest Amarillo dog named Fido attracted interest as he followed traffic signals on Polk Street. The dog sat for red, waited through amber, and walked when green, prompting a local observer to remark that he may be as smart as any dog in the area.
The American Eagle Goodwill Tour of four airplanes will arrive at Amarillo Municipal Airport Saturday morning. The flight, based in Kansas City, now covers 30,000 miles in 90 days to evaluate aircraft as transport and gather engine data. The group will be greeted by Amarillo Chamber of Commerce representatives.
Six persons were wounded during political rioting at Tampico as anti re electionists clashed with followers of Pascual Ortiz Rubio. Shots were fired from party headquarters and the Ortiz Rubistas fired back. Four occupants and two paraders were injured before troops restored order. Governor candidate Bartolome Garcia Correa received 100000 votes in Yucatan elections.
Fire of undetermined origin swept through the R. E. Cox dry goods Company building in Waco causing an estimated $150,000 in merchandise damage. The blaze burned two hours before 100 firefighters contained it. adjoining structures filled with smoke but unharmed besides smoke damage to the building’s rear areas and second floor. Cox operates stores in Marlin Corsicana and Stephenville.
Leakesville Woolen mills halted operations at least temporarily today after employees walked out following a call from the National Textile Workers Union. The plant employs 162 people in Leakesville.
The article explains a new tally style for American Bridge League games. The hostess marks four tallies per table labeled North East South West, players take seats accordingly, and sign. Mrs Harmon tallied table five in North. Scores are kept on a pad with We and They totals, then transferred to individual tallies. Mrs Harmon’s side finishes 776 to 260 after four deals, with three rounds won and one tied, earning a 350 point winner bonus.
Chinese sources in Harbin Manchuria report two Soviet gunboats and two Soviet airplanes captured in clashes at Fuchinhsien. Earlier dispatch noted severe fighting and that Chinese troops retreated several miles toward Huachuan.
The text explains how to calculate the final net revolts by comparing My Score against opponents. It gives an example where My Score equals eight thousand five hundred eighty eight and opponents total two thousand two hundred twenty, yielding Mrs Harmon plus one thousand two hundred fifty six points. The article notes entries are submitted to the score keeper for rating against other players to determine the winner.
Mme. Bronislawa Kwiatowska, in her early forties and described as good looking, was elected mayor of Chenciny in July to succeed her ill husband. The town of 8,000, mainly Jewish traders and artisans, expresses satisfaction with their lady mayor who says she has never joined a feminist group and would resign if the people allowed.
Nurses favor MELLO-GLO French Process Face Powder for its purity and skin care benefits. They say it prevents dryness and drawing, lasts longer, keeps shine away, and improves complexion. Fox Drug Co operates five stores.
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