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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1929
Page
2
The speaker describes anxious worries over fever and illness, contrasting dismissive neighbors with a mother’s protective concern. Janet’s sickness and a mother’s nerves are central, with a hope for recovery despite six to seven weeks of a cold lingering.
The 60 year old grave of Rev. Patrick J. Power draws massive crowds in Malden Mass with 200000 attendees estimated by city and police. Mayor-Elect James M. Curley of Boston attended with his ailing wife and prayed in drizzle as thousands seek rumored cures across Sundays and Armistice Day visits.
Burtons scheduled grand jury appearance in Waco was noted as he would not reveal prisoner's location. Hutchinson County District Attorney Calhoun at Stinnett refused to disclose or acknowledge knowledge of where the men were, signaling a tense concealment by authorities.
A mystery deepened over the removal of Sam Jones and Jim Hodges, indicted in the J. A. Holmes homicide case at Borger. Hutchinson County Sheriff C. O. Moore said he knew nothing of their transfer as he returned from delivering 17 prisoners to Huntaville penitentiary.
County Attorney Henry Myers endorsed two men while offering no rationale for why prisoners were moved from the jail except for safe keeping. The rumor chain stretched from Waco to Austin to Shreveport as Sheriff Moore of Hutchinson County reportedly traveled toward Louisiana. The governor was not in Austin, ruling out a yesterday requisition, and Shreveport officials offered no insight.
Erasmus Tack, a columnist for the Amarillo News Globe, is described by Time magazine as a professional Texan. A father laments his son’s failures, prompting the writer to joke about turning him into a columnist. Horace Gooch from Colorado Springs loses $40 wallet and keys, offering a $10 reward to recover them at the Amarillo Hotel.
The column covers Madame Serree beauty lectures in Amarillo under The News Globe, notes on Norris Ewing and a bid to meet Madame Serrec, a dog lost near Happy with a collar address, and reflections on beauty versus intellect. It also mentions O W and Lollapalooza attending lectures, a humorous Hollywood job exchang e, and cattle grazing on wet Panhandle wheat fields.
Jack Green, recently sentenced to two years for stealing a loaded produce truck, goes on trial in district court on an assault with intent to kill charge. The case, moved from Armstrong county to Amarillo, stems from an attack on a Washburn filling station proprietor after the theft. A youth with Green reportedly struck the man, who later spent weeks in an Amarillo hospital.
The 31st American Royal Live Stock Show opens a week of contests in Kansas City with livestock judging and horse reviews. Oklahoma A and M college leads 165 teams to win intercollegiate judging with 4529 points, Purdue second at 4412. Texas A and M wins sheep division with Kin gery and Saffer leading in individuals.
In Houston Texas a so called friendly argument at the home of Dr W H Ross ended with the death of Gordon Ross former Omaha meat market proprietor Dr J D Ellis is under arrest for murder Dr Ross brother was the sole witness stating they quarreled and a scuffle followed with two shots one striking Gordons abdomen and he died in a hospital
Monica Hannapel a four year old from Chicago swallowed a nickel after placing it in her mouth for taste. An X ray showed the coin eight inches down in her throat and after two operations she died with her father by her side and her mother nearby.
Dr J Co Ellis held without bond on murder charges after the fatal shooting of Gordon Ross in Houston following a love triangle with Mrs Billie Sterling. Ross, 40, formerly of Omaha, leaves a widow and seven children. Sterling admits love affairs with both men that led to the deadly confrontation.
A detailed listing shows hourly radio programs across multiple stations with call letters and featured acts. It lists Amos n Andy and other programs, with additional station affiliations and times.
Charlies F. Adams praises Red Cross for aiding navy and marine corps through field directors solving family and social problems to protect morale. He urges increased public support to expand Red Cross relief work for servicemen and civilians alike.
Des Moines boasts 600 members in 40 junior clubs the largest federation of its kind. The city added seven clubs in the past year and built on wartime military center activity to organize girls groups into junior clubs affiliated with the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs.
An old advertisement extols a monthly compound for women claiming rapid relief within 3 to 5 days. It asserts century‑long use across the country, with testimonials and no harm or interference to work. Includes price and a booklet offer.
H. E. Shields, 35, jailed for two auto theft terms, escaped Lockhart jail by sawing his way out yesterday. Sheriff Walter Ellison foiled a larger breakout by blocking the window with a gun. Six other prisoners were present. visitors reportedly supplied the saws.
Brockton Massachusetts reports Richard J. Webber must serve two and a half to five years in state prison for forging a $225 check to pay for his wife's burial.
A column laments falling turkey prices across the Southwest noting a glut as nature may push wild stocks to breed for survival. The writer jokes about consuming a turkey weekly for 30 weeks if prices stay low and hints at political action by the Tacks.
Col M L Crimmins of Fort Sam Houston provides data on rattlesnakes in the United States. The report notes eleven crotalus species and two pygmy rattlesnakes, with additional details to follow in the compilation.
New York November 18 buyers were cautious despite bullish news from business leaders and brokers urging investments. Stocks mostly edged up a fraction to three points with copper and rails leading while many issues saw selling pushing prices down two points. Trading remained fairly active with blocks of 1,000 to 10,000 shares appearing on the tape.
Austin report notes diphtheria epidemic widening in Texas with 164 cases last week. State health officer Dr. J C Anderson urges mothers to immunize all children aged one to twelve. Public appeal emphasizes vaccination to curb outbreak.
Actress Pola Negri is named in three income tax liens filed in federal court by Internal Revenue Collector Galen H. Welch. The government alleges she claimed excessive deductions in 1924 1925 and 1926 and omitted profits from her film career. Additional payments sought total 69 180.
Arthur H. Geissler of Oklahoma former minister to Guatemala was nominated by President Hoover to serve as minister to Siam. The announcement came from Washington on November 18.
Secretary Good, aided by Interior Secretary Wilbur and Dr. Boone, was rushed to Walter Reed after Tuesday onset of gangrenous perforating appendicitis. Colonel Keller and Walter Reed staff oversaw a difficult operation, with the appendix unusually low and lasting nearly an hour under ether.
The jury found Kirk to be a native Texan, 31 years old, and noting that county records do not show a marriage to Miss Ethel Stewart in 1925. County Clerk Ted Blackburn said the license may have been issued elsewhere.
In Eastland Texas on November 18 E V Allen was sentenced to electrocution January 17 1930 for his role in the December 18 1927 robbery of the First State Bank of Carbon. He defended himself saying he was innocent while Judge Elza Been noted a life of crime and urged prayer and preparation to meet God.
New York stock exchange saw a steady stream of selling orders with prices generally drifting lower. Declines ranged from one dollar to almost sixteen dollars per share, as the market closed amid a failure of a New York house announced five minutes before closing, with only modest liquidation and some high priced issues dropping on floor traders’ offerings.
Dr. J C Anderson the state health officer urged immunizing all children ages one to twelve against diphtheria. He noted 164 cases reported to the state health department in the past week and recalled 411 deaths from diphtheria last year.
The Amarillo based society of insurance men holds its regular monthly meeting at 6 30 pm in the Amarillo Hotel.
In Dallas on November 18 nine hours after a cockroach crawled into Mrs W G Black's ear it was removed alive. Doctor BE C Lyon advised stuffing cotton in the ear every night to keep roaches out, prompting the patient to question the effectiveness of the measure.
A column notes American rug makers challenge Oriental prestige and predict rivals’ place, James Simpson of Chicago sought for details. The piece praises US wines and rugs, cites Charles E. Hughes on women’s education endowment, Venizelos on an air ministry, Hoover’s defense idea, Red Cross drive, Wall Street flag symbolism, and tariff adjournment uncertainty after November 23 vote.
Milton Lawrence a 35 year old sailor from the 8 8 S. Gulflight was shot twice with a .44 revolver during an altercation at the residence of Mrs. Jeanette Morris 27. Morris says Lawrence forced entry after she refused admittance and knocked her down before the fatal shooting. He died en route to a hospital.
A letter from D. E. Colp chairing the Texas State Park Board expresses appreciation for progress toward establishing state parks in Palo Duro Canyon Caddo Lake and the Davis Mountains districts. He praises the chamber of commerce for hospitality shown during the Texas Good Will Tour and motorcade receptions.
A federal report issued in Austin shows Nueces County ginned 122 771 bales of cotton by November 1, leading Texas counties. Ellis County followed with 88 598 bales, McLennan 82 489, and Navarro 80 951. other counties were under 80 000.
Fred Crawford, a Black man, is held in Austin for investigation before removal to Williamson County to answer an indictment for killing Albert Jones in Taylor last June. Authorities say the quarrel followed a 2 bet at a baseball game.
Livestock totals at Kansas City Chicago and St Louis show higher cattle and lamb prices. Hog and pig prices rise across regions with steady to higher trends for calves and yearlings. Bulls and cows vary by grade with strong lamb markets supporting overall gains.
The New Orleans cotton market opened softer as lower cables and Liverpool weakness weighed on prices. December fell to 17.31, January 17.44, and March 17.74, about 16 to 18 points under Saturday's close, then drifted lower before stabilizing near the day’s lows at noon.
Cotton opened steady with a 6 to 10 point decline as southern selling and local houses prompt cautious trading. There was some trade buying and covering, but shorts reduced activity after late last week gains, leaving prices down about 19 to 22 points in the first half hour. January at 17.49 and May at 18.05.
Spot demand described as moderate with values for American and other grades. Sales reached 6,000 bales while receipts totaled 12,000 with 11,700 American bales. Futures closed quiet, with listed December to October futures between 9.48 and 9.94.
Chicago prices show butter steady with creamery extras at 40 cents and standards at 88 cents. Extras firsts range 38 to 39 cents, seconds at about 85 to 93 cents. eye and graded firsts near 46 to 50 cents, with ordinary firsts around 37 to 40 cents.
The New York Stock Letter reports irregular early trading with U. S. Steel and peers slipping while Chesapeake Corporation, Kennecott, and Union Carbide rise. Initial gains seen for Chrysler, Columbia Gas, and Purity Baking. NR drop for National Cash Register. United States and foreign exchange steady with cables at 4.8754.
A flood of listings from major oil and chemical firms dominates the latest market report with percentages reflecting gains and declines. Notable names include Standard Oil, Texaco, Gulf Oil, Sinclair, and US Steel as traders parse the mixed results across diversified holdings.
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