24 Nov 1927
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1927
Page
1
A dramatic announcement notes a person’s imminent death amid headlines of gratitude and a claim of miraculous events. The piece hints at a looming fatal outcome tied to a notable city’s fate and public reaction.
Thinking results in thanking. The Sandies face the Pack for district title in Wichita Falls with a 12:45 game time and a fan crowd expected.
Arthur Brisbane reflects on Thanksgiving gratitude amid a booming economy, condemns the Snyder Gray execution, and weighs science miracles, population growth around New York, future power and labor shifts, cosmic discoveries, oil power struggles, and tax policy with Mellon’s guidance.
Film party of eighteen in six boats left Green River Wyoming two weeks earlier for a Colorado River cruise. They carried ten days worth of rations and have not been heard from. Sergeant Gable at Camp Pearson considers air searches as Navajo runners report no sightings of boats.
The lineup lists Wichita Falls ends Chewing (11) and Stephens (31) with tackles Smith (4) and Leggett (19) and guards Habern (21) and Ramey (23) plus center Turner (24) and backs Harvey (20) Alfred (10) Mills (16) Mitchell (1). Amarillo ends Nunn (10) and Larsen W (2) with tackles Larsen KR (1) and Speer (15) guards Hayden (11) Conklin (18) center Redder (24) backs Travis (9) Walker (8) Hopkins (23) and Doebler (20).
Amarillo hosts the Texas Inter scholastic league championship clash between the Amarillo Sandies and Wichita Falls Coyotes in District No 1. More than 5,000 fans expected to attend as a 3 pm kickoff caps a festive pregame atmosphere.
The Associated Press reports Tonel Bratianu premier of Roumania died at 7 a.m. after complications from an abscess of the throat following an operation. He was 64 and active until late. his brother Vintila became premier under the regency and formed a cabinet. Guards were trebled in Bucharest and troops stood by nationwide.
William H. Rosenware of New Zealand urges Captain Frederick A. Giles to pursue performance over publicity in a telegram from Detroit. He criticizes weather bureau friction and asserts the fling should continue toward Australia despite instrument losses and prior backer pressure.
Herman Shorty Boles Sandies student manager remains in hospital after an appendicitis operation but will hear today’s game by radio. A hospital set pipes in, and Coach Butler promised Shorty his A sweater. Wichita Falls Coyotes coach A N McCallum is son of Texas official A N McCallum and has led the Coyotes since 1924. Thousands greeted the visiting fans by train and a 38 piece band plus 50 pep squad. A souvenir program with player details will be sold by Golden Sand Storm third team members.
Accidental suffocation last night killed John P F Wofford 71 in a bathroom at 107 Louisiana. He died after a gas heater exhausted the room’s oxygen while he bathed. Wofford lived with daughter Mrs Vermillion and was found by her returning from work. Funeral plans not set. J W Minter justice of the peace ruled the death accidental. Survived by widow five sons and daughter. brother Charles Wofford in Tulia.
Glenn Chambers, 23, a bookkeeper for a Childress lumber firm, was instantly killed Wednesday night while traveling toward Chillicothe to spend Thanksgiving with his parents. His brother Jack accompanied by Miss Virgie Paling, a Chillicothe teacher, were in the car.
An S O S call intercepted by the Portland Marine Station reports the Japanese steamer Tonpassan Maru in distress off Gray's Harbor Washington. Details of the trouble were not provided in the message and the location was given as off the Washington coast near Gray's Harbor.
All churches join in a union service at First Christian with Bishop Seaman delivering a sermon on gratitude. Notables include Rev O Malley delivering, Dr Yates reading prayers, and Judge Henry S Bishop reading the presidential proclamation. Choirs, offerings for Associated Charities, and benediction marked the hour.
Ben W. Stratton, jailed on a murder conviction awaiting appeal, is seriously ill with partial paralysis. He asks to be moved to a facility with better recovery chances. Stratton is about 65, and emergency transport contacts are listed as Grigs ambulance.
Chicago police raided hangouts as a second dynamite blast in 24 hours underscored the feud among Italian gangs. Chief Detectives William O Connor led arrests of about fifty leaders including Pete Genna, with several brothers killed in past clashes. Federal officials eyed deportation of aliens among the rivals, hoping government action might halt the violence.
Rear Admiral William H. G. Bullard, chairman of the federal radio commission, died early today in Washington. A former Navy officer, Bullard helped found the commission and led naval communications development. He was 63 and had planned a tonsil operation after a two week rest.
The case of Dick Myrick former police officer charged with drunkenness and disturbing the peace did not come up for trial in justice court today. It will be tried tomorrow or Saturday according to present plans. Two aggravated assault cases against Myrick are to be tried at the next term of county court which opens December 5.
Six members of the Leary family were burned to death in their North Lawrence area residence. Victims are Arthur Leary 50 Mary Clara Leary 20 Evelyn Leary 13 Rita Leary 11 Esther Leary 9 and James Leary 7. The blaze occurred early today about two and a half miles from North Lawrence.
Prince William ofSwede alters schedule to arrive in Amarillo Friday at 3:20 PM on the Santa Ferro Albuquerque and stay until 7:30 PM before departing to Oklahoma City. Efforts seek to arrange a public address here as he tours the United States showing interest in agricultural and industrial development.
Fourteen year old G. W. Sheldon was injured when struck by an automobile beneath the Tenth Street viaduct around 11 AM. He was rushed to Northwest Texas Hospital with minor injuries. witnesses said he jumped from the pedestrian walk into the driveway.
A car carrying whisky with a license plate issued to Howard Kresge was stopped near Windsor ferry dock. A youth calling himself H. Kresge, 22, claimed ownership and was released on recognizance. Three youths were aboard. eleven quarts of whiskey were found hidden in the vehicle.
Community Chest officials state workers marked time today with no fundraising push over the holiday. A vigorous restart is planned tomorrow with a larger crew in the field and a goal of completing the 100 percent fund by week end. Manney Printing Co. Rule Building.
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