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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1929
Page
4
A narrator confesses her nerves fray at every childhood illness. She recalls fussing over measles fever and whooping cough while Janet lies ill, and she admits being half sick herself when her child shows signs of ailment, despite others calling it overprotective.
The article argues American rugs and carpets rival Oriental imports and praises national industry. It notes Charles E. Hughes on women’s education endowment and criticizes the gap between women’s colleges and men’s colleges. It cites Venizelos and Hoover on air ministries, the Red Cross drive, Wall Street reaction to a Red Cross flag, and the Senate tariff dispute after November 23.
The 60 year old grave of Rev Patrick J Power drew thousands as a pilgrimage site with estimates reaching 200000 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden Mass Mayor Elect James M Curley of Boston prayed for his sick wife and joined the crowd in drizzle and dusk The throngs reported monthly and weekly attendance figures reflect the shrine’s growing draw across weeks including Armistice Day and Sundays.
Burton was set to appear before a Waco grand jury today but would not disclose prisoner locations. Hutchinson County District Attorney Clem Calhoun in Stinnett echoed secrecy, stating he did not know or care where the men were.
United Press reports from Austin Texas that Sheriff C O Moore of Hutchinson County says he knows nothing about the removal of prisoners Sam Jones and Jim Hodges who were indicted in the killing of District Attorney J A Holmes of Borger. Moore had just delivered 17 prisoners to Huntsville Penitentiary and was returning after leaving Stinnett last Friday. He became sheriff after Rangers and national guardsmen set martial law in Hutchinson County.
County Attorney Henry Myers endorsed both men and refused to explain why prisoners were moved from the jail for safe keeping. A rumor linked moves from Waco to Austin to Shreveport as Sheriff Moore traveled to Louisiana seeking someone while the governor was away from Austin. Officials in Shreveport offered no illumination and a requisition could not be confirmed yesterday.
A Time magazine label calls Erasmus Tack a professional Texan and Amarillo News Globe columnist. A Colorado Springs friend Horace Gooch loses $40 with wallet and keys downtown, offering a $10 reward. he stays at the Amarillo Hotel awaiting noon calls about the missing items.
The column reports Madame Serree lectures at the auditorium under The News Globe, with O W and Lollapaloose attending. It ponders beauty versus brains, notes Norris Ewing seeking an intro, and mentions a Bluish setter lost near Happy, plus rural cattle grazing concerns in the Panhandle.
Jack Green, already sentenced to two years for theft of a loaded produce truck, goes to district court in Amarillo on an assault with intent to kill charge. The incident stems from an alleged attack on a Washburn filling station proprietor after the truck theft in Armstrong county. A youth with Green allegedly struck the owner with a heavy instrument while they were surprised robbing the station, with the victim spending weeks in an Amarillo hospital.
At the 31st American Royal Live stock show in Kansas City Oklahoma A and M College led 15 teams to first in the intercollegiate livestock judging with 4529 points Purdue second with 4412 points. Sheep judging honors went to Texas A and M while Oklahoma participants Clarence Kingery and Paul Saffer placed first and second in the individual rankings.
A friendly argument at the home of Dr W H Ross in Houston Texas led to the death of Gordon Ross former Omaha meat market proprietor. Dr J C Ellis was arrested on murder charges after two shots were fired one perforating Gordon Ross. Dr Ross the slain man’s brother was the sole witness.
Monica Hannapel, a young Chicago girl, swallowed a nickel while buying ice cream. An X ray showed the coin eight inches down her throat. Despite two operations and blood transfusions, septicemia developed and she died after expressing that she was glad she had been good before swallowing the nickel.
Houston physician Dr. J. C. Ellis was held without bond on murder charges after the fatal shooting of Gordon Ross in Houston. Ross, 40, from Omaha, had argued with Ellis over affections involving nurse Billie Sterling, 35, who admitted love for both men and said the dispute turned violent. Sterling, a widow and mother of a 10 year old, described the sequence that ended in Ross’s death.
Air features list stations and times for musical programs and orchestras. Entries include Abe Lyman and Shavers with multiple affiliate repetitions such as KDKA KWK WREN KYW WLW WTMJ and WLAC among others, along with 6:00 to 10:00 time blocks and program titles like Amos n Andy, Roxy and His Gang, and Empire Builders.
Navy secretary Charles F. Adams emphasizes Red Cross work for servicemen morale and welfare. He notes Red Cross funds support local welfare and national relief, with field directors aiding naval stations and hospitals through investigations and social issue resolution. Public support enhances the society’s broader humanitarian reach.
Des Moines hosts the largest federation of Junior Clubs with 600 members across 40 clubs, seven new last year. Originating during wartime military centers duties, girls groups served soldiers and later merged into junior clubs under the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs.
Fragmented text promotes a monthly compound with claims of success and testimonials. It mentions a booklet free and a price of 3.00 dollars, with vague references to a safe ingest regimen and avoidance of obstinate cases. Possible health product promotion with dubious endorsements.
H. E. Shields, 35, jailed for two auto theft terms, escaped by sawing his way out of Lockhart jail. Sheriff Ellison blocked the window and halted a wider break with a gun as six other prisoners remained inside. Visitors reportedly supplied the saws.
Brockton Massachusetts reports Richard J. Webber forged a 225 dollar check to pay for his wife's burial. He must serve two and a half to five years in state prison.
The speaker notes turkeys are more plentiful than ever in the Southwest, predicting a hard winter. He argues wild strains in turkeys multiply after spring and that prices are about half what they should be, with plans to buy if prices stay low.
This item presents data compiled by Col M L Crimmins of Fort Sam Houston on rattlesnakes. It notes eleven rattlesnake species in the crotalus group and two pigmy rattlesnake species, with permission for publication.
New York officials report cautious trading on the Stock Exchange despite bullish news from business leaders meeting with President Hoover. Prices moved up marginally with copper and rail issues leading gains, while many issues saw price declines of about two points. Large blocks of shares ranging from 1 000 to 10 000 traded on the tape.
Austin reports a statewide diphtheria epidemic with 164 cases last week. State health officer Dr. Anderson urges mothers to immunize all children aged one to twelve.
Pola Negri the screen actress is named in three income tax liens filed in federal court by Internal Revenue Collector Galen H Welch. The government alleges she listed excessive deductions and omitted profits for 1924 1925 and 1926 seeking an additional payment of 15868 80 13491 74 and 39319 46 respectively.
Arthur H. Geissler of Oklahoma former minister to Guatemala was nominated by President Hoover to be minister to Siam. The nomination came on November 18 with Geissler serving in Washington.
Secretary Good fell ill Tuesday night and was rushed to hospital. Secretary Wilbur and Dr Boone arranged for an operation for gangrenous perforating appendicitis after a late consultation. The appendix lay unusually low complicating the surgery performed by Col William S Keller and Walter Reed staff.
A jury found Kirk to be a native Texan and 31 years old. County Clerk Ted Blackburn says no record of a 1925 marriage to Ethel Stewart, suggesting the license may have been issued elsewhere. Kirk, formerly employed by Coble, could not be reached for a statement.
E V Allen was sentenced to electrocution on January 17 1930 for his role in the December 18 1927 robbery of the First State Bank of Carbon in Eastland Texas. He claimed innocence as Judge Elza Been described a life of crime and warned him to prepare to meet God.
A steady stream of selling orders hit the New York Stock Exchange with prices generally drifting lower. Declines ranged from $1 to nearly $16 a share as the market closed amid news of a NYSE house failure but with no abnormal liquidation. a few high priced specialties fell sharply on floor trader offerings.
Austin dispatch reports state health officer Dr. J. C. Anderson urging immunization of children aged one to twelve against diphtheria. He notes 164 cases reported in the past week and recalls 411 diphtheria deaths last year.
The newly formed society of insurance men of Amarillo will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 30 this evening at the Amarillo Hotel with members expected to attend.
A Dallas woman had a live cockroach removed from her right ear nine hours after it crawled in. Dr. BE C Lyon advised stuffing cotton in the ear nightly to keep roaches out, a suggestion the patient questioned.
Milton Lawrence, 35, a sailor from the Gulflight, was shot twice with a .44 revolver at the home of Mrs. Jeanette Morris in Port Arthur. Mrs. Morris, formerly Lawrence's wife, said he forced entry after she refused admittance and knocked her down during a struggle. Lawrence died en route to a hospital.
D E Colp chairman of the Texas State Park Board sent a congratulatory letter to the chamber of commerce on progress toward obtaining a state park in Palo Duro Canyon Caddo Lake and Davis Mountains districts He praised the reception given the Texas Good Will Tour and motorcade noting it as one of the finest receptions in his 20 years handling about 120 motorcades.
Nueces County led Texas counties by ginning 122,771 bales of cotton up to November 1. Ellis County next with 88,593 bales, followed by McLennan 82,489 and Navarro 80,951. Several counties remained under 80,000.
Austin dispatch reports Fred C. Crawford, a Black man, held by police for investigation awaiting transfer to Williamson County to answer an indictment charging him with killing Albert Jones in Taylor last June after a quarrel over a $2 ball game bet.
Hog prices rose 10c to top 9.15 on 215 240 lb range. Cattle totals: 24,000 slaughter steers 950 to 1600 lbs at 10.75 to 14.75. yearlings 12.00 to 15.00. heifers 11.25 to 14.50. cows 7.25 to 10.00. vealers 8.00 to 18.00. stocker and feeder steers 9.00 to 11.50. Sheep 5,000. lambs firm to higher. ewes 4.50 to 5.75.
Hogs 48,000 head with packing sows at 8.00 to 8.60 per cwt and pigs 8.00 to 8.85. Cattle 21,000 head including slaughter steers 1300 to 1500 lbs at 11.50 to 14.60, 1100 to 1300 lbs at 12.00 to 12.26, 850 to 1100 lbs at 12.50 to 15.50, fed yearlings 19.25 to 19.75, heifers 13.00 to 15.00, cows up to 10.25, bulls 8.75 to 10.25, vealers 12.00 to 15.00, stocker and feeder steers 10.00 to 10.75. Sheep 25,000, lambs 12.50 to 13.25, ewes 4.25 to 5.65.
East St. Louis cattle and hog prices rise with hogs $0.25 higher for 180-230 lb range at $9.30 per cwt. Cattle and calves show firm to higher bids with cows $6.75 to $7.76 and bulls $7.00 to $7.75. Sheep and lambs quoted at $8.00 for lambs and $4.25 to $5.00 for ewes and wethers.
The Associated Press reports New Orleans cotton traders opened at weaker levels with losses of 3 to 6 points as weather stayed favorable and Liverpool remained weak. December, January and March futures slipped to 17.31 17.44 and 17.74 then later to 17.28 17.41 and 17.70 before noon.
New York cotton opened steady down six to ten points as Southern selling and liquidation from local and commission houses weighed on prices. Trade buying and covering occurred but short demand slowed after late week gains, leaving January at 17.49 and May at 18.05 by the end of the first half hour.
Spot demand modest with American sales 4000 bales. Prices ranged from strict good mid dling 10.51 to good ordinary 8.46. total sales 6000 bales, receipts 12000 with 11700 American. Futures closed quiet with December 9.82 and October 9.57.
Chicago, November 18 reports butter steady with creamery extras at 40 cents and standards at 88 cents. Extra firsts reach 38 1/4 to 39 3/4 cents, firsts around 34 to 41 1/2 cents, and seconds about 35 to 44 cents. Eggs also steady with extra firsts at 56 to 61 cents, graded firsts 46 to 47 cents, current firsts 40 to 48 cents, and refrigerator items 33 to 39 cents.
A fragment lists numerous corporations and commodities with figures such as Calumet & Hecla, Colorado Fuel & Iron, Coca Cola, Johns Manville, Kennecott Copper, Pullman, US Steel, and Union Pacific. It also includes a Chicago grain table and various stock figures, reflecting a broad market page snapshot.
The New York Stock Letter reports a varied opening with U S Steel and others down modestly while Chesapeake rose 8 points Kennecott up 2 percent and Union Carbide up 1 percent Initial gains seen in Chrysler Columbia Gas and Purity Baking National Cash Register slipped about 2 percent Allied Chemical rose 8 points U S Industrial up 54 percent and many issues up 2 to 4 points Large volume distress liquidation appeared absent with selling in small blocks Foreign exchange opened steady cables at 4 87 }
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