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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1928
Page
2
A rambling, humorous column from Amarillo touches on sports rivals, local odds on the Lubbock and Tech teams, and a digressive mix of notes. It jokes about payers, references observers, and promotes sold copies of a book while noting gifts from readers and a wish for fried turkey.
The letter notes a drove of 21 wild turkeys and a covey of 50 Bob White quail around a ranch yard. It condemns high school youths for reckless driving on Poko Street, urging police action and offering to run for mayor to stop the behavior, while mentioning publishing deadlines and a stray dog inquiry.
A fragmented late page item blends true crime reminiscence about stolen bonds and a notorious gambler with a broad lecture on evolution and gender roles. It cites a prize fight scheme, a wealthy fool, and a grim fate for the conspirator, then pivots to social notes about women’s strength and long-term evolution from insects to whales.
Fargo North Dakota November 14. T Verne Carey 45 assistant postmaster killed himself after postal inspectors flagged the postoffice finances. Postmaster Haugh Corrigan found Carey with a bullet wound and a pistol nearby amid a routine annual audit. A separate report notes a roughly $10 000 shortage in Carey s accounts forwarded to Rush D Simmons.
Alfred Ramos recounted lifeboats left dangling as passengers struggled in rough seas and escaped by belting to debris. E J Marvin blamed Captain Carey for delays while noting sound lifeboats could have saved lives. Dana and Mrs Ball clung to wreckage for 22 hours, aided by a life raft crew and reviving efforts as ships searched.
Milton C. Work leads a radio broadcast on a bridge hand with Wilbur C. Whitehead and 49 experts directing a 20 part series. Listeners are urged to clip the page 7 summary for a scrapbook and await the next game announcement on the radio.
Speakers from the state health bureau described protecting children's health through hygiene and diet. Dr. Anderson and Dr. Caltra urged careful feeding, while Ernest Cox and Legion leaders pledged cooperation with the Congress of Mothers to promote youth health through sports and welfare work. Publicity classes and convention activities occupied the morning, with exhibits including four gold star scrap books from district meetings.
Dana wore a torn shirt signaling aid to the Shipper crew where Dana and Mrs Ball were plucked from danger. The woman was too shaken to speak after the rescue as the ship made dock.
David Cook vice president of Lamport and Holt told reporters the line would not respond to criticism of officers of the foundered steamer Vestris until a full investigation is completed.
The steamer Vestris passed a regular inspection in New York on November 7 before departing on its South American voyage. Inspectors issued a sailing certificate after a cargo load examination, with no signs of unseaworthiness and no listing of passengers.
The 8 8 Myriam carrying 54 Vestris survivors radioed for a tug to meet at Sandy Hook. She expected to reach at 10:30 tonight and then return to sea duty after transferring the survivors.
A moderate northeast gale was reported today in the zone being searched by coast guard destroyers and cutters for survivors or victims of the Vestris disaster.
Anxious women with babies gather at Lamport and Holt in Liverpool at dawn hoping for posted lists of those rescued or missing from the Vestris disaster. The office staff keep a vigil through the night for news on ship passengers and crew. Among the missing is Michael J. O Laughlin a 29 year old wireless operator from Camolin Ireland who trained in wireless telegraphy in Glasgow and served on merchant ships during the war.
President Coolidge appointed Col Edward A Kreger to be Judge Advocate General of the Army with the rank of Major General effective November 16 succeeding Maj Gen John A Hull. The article also covers a Texas Parent Teacher convention with multiple district reports and sessions, and notes Governor Moody will miss the city convention.
Amarillo business men and members of the Amarillo Merchants' and Manufacturers' association are urged to reserve for the booster trade trip on the Ft. Worth and Denver line. Now 53 reservations received, twice that number desired for the inaugural run with four or five additional special trains. President H. E. Westmoreland appeals to mail checks immediately as only four days remain before departure.
Mrs Q R Thomson reports her 1927 Hudson brougham license 773 371 stolen from Texan Park while attending the Vernon Amarillo football game Monday. The car is battle ship gray with an olive green top and bullet shaped lights. Engine 435915. Call 4911 with information.
The second trial of Red Easum a 20 year old Amarillo youth began in district court with jury selection underway. Easum who had a prior five year penitentiary sentence on a theft conviction was granted a new trial by District Judge Henry S Bishop.
A large number of Amarillo residents will attend the Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce annual banquet this Friday according to current plans.
May Lou Cone infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Cone of 3902 Tyler street died in a local hospital at 1 50 this morning Funeral services were to be held at N S Griggs and Sons Funeral home at 3 this afternoon with Rev D D Summerall officiating Burial was to be in Llano cemetery She is survived by her sister Audrey Frances 5 and brother Robert L 2 Mr Cone secretary of the Amarillo Refining company and widely known in Amarillo
A reflective poem recalling that after a season of sport the value lies in friendship and joy, not final scores. The speaker envisions future perspective on years of play and lasting memories rather than fleeting victories.
The report aggregates cattle calves hogs and sheep prices from St Louis East St Louis Fort Worth New York markets with figures for weights and classes. It notes top hog prices around 9.00 and cattle calves prices across weights, plus cotton and stock market activity in New York with early gains and notable blocks traded in steel Westinghouse Packard GM Sears and others.
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