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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1928
Page
2
A Panhandle columnist reflects on the recent election defeat, urges unity within the Democratic Party, and predicts economic optimism for Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. He notes Hoover’s likely presidency, potential trouble ahead, and hints at Roosevelt as a future leader. The piece calls for rebuilding, investing in property, and a unified regional booster stance.
Austin November 7 The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death sentence for Floyd Newton Byrnes of San Angelo for killing 12 year old Myrna Jurgin along with her mother and Mrs. Rose Schirra with a hatchet in Tom Green county Byrnes was captured soon after the triple slaying and reportedly confessed In a separate action the court reversed and remanded a 50 year murder conviction of James Powell of Atascosa county for the killing of Leon Means
Across New York Ohio Rhode Island and Utah early tallies show Herbert Hoover widening margins over Alfred E. Smith. In New York Hoover leads by about 86 thousand with Roosevelt and Copeland also ahead in their races. Ohio reports Hoover around 60000 with Cooper ahead. Rhode Island ends with Smith narrowly defeating Hoover by 1493. Utah results favor Democrat Dern over Wattis for governor while party splits reflect a national trend.
Early returns from 1,263 Florida precincts show Hoover leading Smith 71 782 to 66 171, while in Massachusetts 1 409 of 1 605 precincts report Hoover 674 220 and Smith 683 367, with Allen ahead of Cole by 13 624 and Walsh holding the largest Senate lead at 704 955 to 597 676.
Philadelphia November 7 Hoover's lead over Smith grew with more returns. From 6436 of 8571 districts Hoover held 1,590,017 and Smith 861,967, a margin of 728,050 as tally neared 750,000 votes.
Early returns from Missouri show Hoover leading Smith by about 1,292 votes for president with 609,900 to 608,146 in 643 St. Louis precincts and 426 in Jackson county. U S Senate results show Patterson ahead of Hay 573,507 to 640,818 as 211 Missouri precincts report. Governor Caulfield trails Wilson 573,894 to 551,197 from 3,233 precincts. Denver counts 854 of 1591 precincts with Adams the governor candidate at 153,745 and Smith at 82,262.
Letter and sworn statement from P. L. Tucker regarding a Confederate soldier after the Civil War. Includes official notations from San Augustine County and references to a United States registers office. Contains continuation note indicating continuation on page 13.
Baltimore results report 1200 precincts complete with Baltimore totals and 11 counties, Hoover 265,291 and Smith 208,155. U S senator tally lists Goldsborough 228,029 and Bruce 201,263 across the state.
Unofficial returns show the largest Connecticut turnout ever with Herbert Hoover leading Alfred E. Smith by about 40,000 votes. National tallys from several states indicate Hoover ahead in Georgia West Virginia Colorado Virginia Tennessee Alabama Kentucky and Montana with varied precinct results.
In North Carolina 1 350 of 1 751 precincts reported Hoover 231 427 and Smith 219 509. Analysts expect the remaining 401 western precincts to favor Hoover, with Republican headquarters predicting a final margin near 20 000, while Democratic HQ had not conceded.
Maine data shows 143 precincts missing as of Nov 7 with Herbert Hoover leading at 176716 votes while Al Smith trails with 0,147 as early returns filter in from Portland area races.
Early returns from California Nevada Oklahoma and Illinois show Herbert Hoover expanding his edge over Alfred E. Smith and leading in multiple states. In California Hoover 678,053 to 265,508 with Johnson ahead in a separate race. Nevada backing Hoover for president but Pittman reelected to Senate. Oklahoma and Illinois show strong Hoover support while down-ballot counts continue.
The present Congress composition shows Senate 47 Republicans 46 Democrats one farmer labor and two vacancies. House 281 Republicans 193 Democrats 29 farmer labor one Socialist and eight vacancies. Leaders include Speaker Longworth Ohio Tilson Connecticut Hawley Oregon Wood Indiana Snell New York Dempsey New York Rivers and Harbors chairmen.
Geneva, Rome, Shanghai, London report Hoover election welcomed as continuation of American policy. Officials see Hoover’s experience guiding independence of nations and international collaboration. Acceptance pledge to cooperate with League of Nations noted, with emphasis on armament limits and welfare efforts.
In Kansas 91 of 105 counties report a sweeping Republican victory with Hoover leading nationally and Clyde Reed securing the governorship. Downstate support narrows Reed's edge. Ayres retained his eighth district seat while other Republican contenders gain. Illinois results show strong GOP showing with Otis Glenn leading downstate votes for U S Senate and Emmerson holding governor prospects.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on November 7 Herbert Hoover led with about two to one over Al Smith as 228 of 692 precincts reported totals Hoover 26 123 Smith 13 927 reflecting strong GOP support statewide and in Cheyenne.
Whiteman appears complacent while Paul and Dess discuss his ailment, arguing over rest and treatment. Paul jokes about not having a cold but a stomach issue as Deas shows sympathy and humor, easing tension as they try to proceed despite the climb.
A large Armistice event includes a parade with Dave Derden band units and many veteran groups. Harold English will perform air stunts. Prizes for parade decor include 125 dollars total. A Dough Boy monument will be unveiled after the march at the auditorium grounds under D A R supervision. A football game and a city banquet close the day with a Monday business closure proclamation expected.
District court opens its November term Monday with several cases ready for trial. Assistant DA Grady Hazlewood in charge of the Amarillo office said two trials are set for the first week and ten for the second week. Ranch cafe owner H Troy Horton, 41, charged with murder in his former wife’s slaying ten days ago, likely will go to trial this term. A venire of 16 grand jurors and a venire of 40 petit jurors have been summoned for service.
Paul Whiteman and his 32 member orchestra with collegians was set to perform in Wichita Falls before moving to Oklahoma City. The band, earning 8700 dollars weekly, travels despite Paul’s recent illness. He pledged to appear at 3:45 PM and 8:16 PM as crowds packed the venue.
A 1928 verse contrasts two youths one slow plodding yet steady worker and the other brilliant yet lazy. The plodder wins life’s rewards while the genius shirks effort, and the world praises the laborer over the gifted shirker, highlighting the value of perseverance.
Kansas City stockyards report hogs to 9.40, cattle and calves varied by weight with top values around 17.75 for slaughter steers in the 1100-1500 lb range. Chicago and New Orleans cotton futures decline amid crop worries. Liverpool spot steady with US dollar-backed prices. Grain and poultry mixed as early Hoover rally boosts select issues on New York Stock Exchange.
The AeroCade committee invites the public to Amarillo Airport to greet a large caravan of planes and inspect aircraft. Banquet at 6 o'clock features Mayor Lee Bivins and John E. Hill on aviation development and the municipal airport. Mrs Fay Gordon will welcome the visitors. Reservations required. event showcases Fort Worth aviation leaders and West Texas prospects amid oil and utility market activity.
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