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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1931
Page
3
Amarillo hosts 3000 at Municipal Auditorium for peace memorial. Josh Lee, famed orator, argues for world peace via a war-draft of dollars and embargo on arms sales. He warns peace treaties risk being scraps, cites wartime exploits, and stresses profits as a war driver.
Veterans from the vaudeville era gather at Percy Williams estate to recall past glory. Among 48 guests are Minnie Palmer and Grace Henderson, now living on modest funds while rides and free theater passes aid their sustenance. Augusta Newcomb, daughter of Bobby Newcomb, arrives with sister Blanche continuing tap work.
An advertisement claims thousands suffer from night time urination backache and blurred fatigue due to kidney issues and promotes Cystex as a quick-acting remedy. It promises relief within 24 hours, notes two medicines in one, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Priced at 75 cents.
Mrs. Gertrude Merriken, 34, a divorcee, shot and killed herself in a room at the Lord Baltimore Hotel where consulting engineer Huldreich Egli was staying, after he refused her demand for immediate marriage.
An advertisement touts Dr Dennis liquid antiseptic D D D Prescription as a quick itchy relief for eczema. It claims fast soothing healing of inflamed skin and promise of money back if the product does not stop itching. Available at druggists for 35c 60c or 1.25.
Thousands of friends paid final tribute at burial in San Antonio as Harry M. Wurzbach Republican congressman from a Democratic district was laid to rest after a three and a half hour service. About 15 000 passed the bier at the municipal auditorium while 20 000 stood at the National Cemetery for full military honors. Wurzbach 57 died Friday from complications after an appendicitis operation. Senator Tom Connally spoke brief tribute. Governor Ross Sterling issued a call for a special election to succeed him. The district is expected to elect a Democrat reflecting Wurzbachs personal appeal over party machines.
Mexico City November 9 The War Department launched a campaign to gain respect for the army by forbidding officers in uniform to frequent saloons of questionable establishments. State commanders were ordered to ensure officers abstain from politics and involvement in local social disputes, the army’s sole function is to safeguard the people and public peace.
Chicago police dispatch reports three goats blocking traffic at One Hundred and Eleventh and Green Bay Avenue. Desk Sergeant Barrett joked about a circus before Officer Platt roped the animals with one swing and confined them in a cell at the station.
All reserve officers of Amarillo and the Panhandle are summoned to the High School Armory at 8 o clock tonight. Major George A. Corbin of Amarillo, the contact officer for the United States Army, will speak briefly. Final plans for participation in the American Legion Armistice Day parade will be arranged at the meeting.
Kathleen Norris suggests America should distribute ten million extra Christmas gifts to lift demand and jobs. The proposal envisions widespread production and distribution work, aiming to blunt unemployment with a festive stimulus.
Chicago news reports Antonio Capezio known as Tough Tony arrested as a bank robbery suspect amid the government crackdown on Capone gang associates. Capezio, born in Italy in 1901 and never naturalized, is the fourth reputed Capone gangster captured, joining Tony Mops Volpe, Murray Carson led raids, and the arrests of James Belcastro and Dago Mangano in the crackdown.
United States and international brief items note Sunday movie and sports access legal in Manchester N J. milk price cuts in Buffalo. youths return pistols after coin toss in Boston. Grandi and Coolidge comment on horses. Swiss adopt yes for no. English war usage spreading.
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