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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1929

Page

2

Navy Probe Slowed As Geneva Talks Falter

Senate Shearer inquiry pauses further work on two year old Geneva conference questions. Senate orders general lobbying investigation under Caraway resolution amid tariff influence concerns. Prime Minister MacDonald nears America as talks on naval limitations continue between London and Washington.

Associated Press Washington Senate Shearer Senate Shearer Judiciary Committee Norris Nebraska MacDonald Shearer Committee Hoover London

Hold Court In Hutchinson County Martial Law Report

General Wolters describes a civil court of inquiry with no witness immunity, aided by troops stationed in Borger and Stinnett to protect testifyers. Hutchinson county faces intimidation claims from Governor Dan Moody and DA Clem Calhoun, while police court fines fund street cleanup projects.

General Wolters Dan Moody Clem Calhoun Hutchinson County Wolters Borger Stinnett McCord McIntire Quail Clint Millholson Sam B. Jones Liberty Dan Baker

Flood toll rises across Florida Georgia and Alabama

The storm moved northeast through Alabama and Georgia causing tangled lines and rail disruption. A Panama City man drowned, a carpenter died in Albany from falling bricks, a woman was electrocuted near Blackshear, and others including two men near Valdosta and Port St. Joe perished as downed wires and debris disrupted the region.

Sacola Alabama Georgia Florida Panama City Fla Gulf of Mexico Albany Blackshear Valdosta Port St. Joe

Town Debates $200,000 Water Bond Question

Mayor Thompson City Engineer E N Stanley and D L McDonald spar over a water bond proposal as speeches flood town talk about soft water and funding. The heated discussion targets the $200000 bond issue with officials pushing and opposing voices heard.

Thompson E. N. Stanley D. L. McDonald

Five Water Tests Question City Administration Claims

The Globe-News reports five tests of Amarillo city water. Panhandle Laboratories finds average hardness 16.6 content across five faucet samples, disputing the city administration’s 21 content claim. Hardness has fallen about five percent in 18 months, with expectations of softer water from Word ranch and Bush site in about 18 more months.

Globe-News Amarillo Panhandle Laboratories Word Ranch City Commission

Word Ranch Water Tank Controversy Spurs Private Inquiry

A resident pledges $1,000 toward hiring water experts to examine the Word plant project in Amarillo. He urges impartial analysis of water costs and plant viability, criticizing city engineers and urging an independent investigation before building a new facility.

Old Tack Amarillo

City water cost debate centers on Bush tract purchase

A local columnist questions city plans to buy land from D L McDonald for a water plant. Comparisons show Amarillo’s Word ranch plant delivering water at 8 cents per thousand gallons, while Panhandle wells report 11 to 18 cents per thousand, challenging alleged 1 cent savings.

Amarillo Citizens Debate Bond Issue and Local Events

A reader voices opposition to more bonds and land purchases until water costs prove cheaper than 8.15 cents per thousand gallons. The column shifts to local notes about a baby named Lollapalooza, a missing diamond ring reward, a celebrity couple’s son, a lost bicycle, and neighbor reports of dog poisonings near 14th and Fillmore Street.

Water costs at Word ranch drop to 3.15 cents per thousand

City Engineer Stanley reports tests on the pipeline near Amarillo show it may not be rotten and blow-outs could be due to hammer or air pressure. He suggests repairs could allow the pipeline to carry 10,000,000 gallons as promised, potentially avoiding new land purchases and enabling wells at Word tract to produce water cheaply.

Thompson Lions Club Bush Tract Amarillo Stanley J. N. Beasley Lions’ Club Beasley Word Tract

Shamrock Meeting Delegates Seek Transport to El Paso

Caravans will carry delegates to the El Paso meeting and an all Panhandle special train is proposed. Any participant lacking transportation for the Shamrock meeting tomorrow should contact Mr. King immediately.

el Paso Mr. King

Sermon Exhortation on Scripture as Guide and Comfort

The text urges readers to turn to the Old Testament for inspiration and the New Testament for consolation during troubled times marked by high wages and social unrest. It frames scripture as a living source of strength and guidance.

Paving Ordered on Three City Streets After Hearings

City commission ordered paving on Thirty third Avenue from Polk to Tyler Monroe Street from Twenty first to Twenty second and Twenty second Avenue from Monroe to Washington. Bids will close and construction to start after an interval of 20 days following hearings. Hearing for Fifteenth Avenue from Western to Hillcrest was set for October 15.

Frank French Texas Thirty-third Avenue Polk Tyler Monroe Street Twenty-first Twenty-second Avenues Twenty-second Avenue Monroe Washington Streets Fifteenth Avenue Western Hillcrest

Allen Turner Guest in City of Judge Bishop

Allen E. Turner special agent for Export Insurance Co of New York visited Amarillo to see Judge Henry E. Bishop and his wife Mrs. Bishop. Turner and his wife are sisters of Mrs. Bishop. Turner moved on to New Orleans while Mrs. Turner stays for an extended visit after attending the Blue Goose convention in Los Angeles last week.

Allen E. Turner The Export Insurance Company of New York New Orleans

Poultry Association Plans Meeting Ahead of December Show

The Panhandle Poultry Association will meet Thursday at 8 PM in the Chamber of Commerce building Fifth and Polk. President Robert Ricks announced plans for premiums and preparations for the Municipal Auditorium show scheduled December 12 to 16. All members and interested parties are urged to attend.

Panhandle Poultry Association Chamber of Commerce Fifth and Polk Strets Robert Ricks Municipal Auditorum

Prosecutor Thomerson Returns After Hamilton Case

District Attorney Edw. W. Thomer son returned from Weather ford Texas where he attended the opening of court Monday and represented the state in getting an early setting for the trial of R. H. Hamilton charged with the slaying of Tom Walton Jr last May 4. Hamilton will go to trial October 28 though the defense asked for November. A special venue of 150 was ordered.

Edw. W. Thomerson Weatherford Texas R. H. Hamilton Tom Walton, Jr Hamilton

Correction notice clarifies two injunction suits

A correction states that John J. Harden of Oklahoma City seeks to bar Roy Terry from living in his East Amarillo garage, not H. D. Ross as previously reported. It notes Ross, operator of the Motorite Service Station at East Tenth and Buchanan, filed an injunction against Southwestern Public Service Company. suits filed the same day and corrected in yesterday’s account.

John J. Harden Oklahoma City Roy Terry East Amarillo H. D. Ross The Globe Ross Motorite East Tenth Buchanan Streets Southwestern Public Service Company

Amarillo Bond Fight Over Water Improvements

A reader urges defeating the $200,000 water bond issue in Amarillo, proposes a full investigation, and advocates voting for larger bonds later to ensure adequate water supply. The letter stresses long-standing water shortages and a call for community unity and action.

Carson County Holds Warrant For Boyles Transfer Planned

A felony warrant for Col. C. Hi Boyles, held in Potter County jail on two charges of switching and one of bigamy, was received by the Carson County sheriff. He will be turned over to Carson County authorities after his cases are disposed of in Potter County.

Col. C. Hi. Boyles Potter County Sheriff's Department Panhandle Boyles Carson County

Turpen Not Guilty Says Court Here

A. M. Turpen was found not guilty by a jury in district court yesterday on a criminal assault charge. The defense argued conspiracy with numerous witnesses. The jury was excused this morning and a special venire will be called tomorrow for Ed Summers robbery with firearms trial.

A. M. Turpen Ed Summers

Fort Worth Livestock Markets Report for Oct 2

The Associated Press reports Fort Worth hogs, cattle and sheep sales with rail hogs up to 9.90 and truck hogs around 9.25 to 9.40. Cattle include fed steers from 10.50 to 11.00, cows to 7.75, bulls to 7.00, and heavy calves 9.60 to 10.26. Sheep show aged wethers at 6.65 and lambs at 11.00.

Fort Worth

Chicago Livestock Prices Report Hogs and Cattle Mixed

Hogs 19 000 late trade strong to 25 cents higher top 10 25 for 180 210 lb weights packing sows 7 26 8 50. Cattle 7 000 galves 2 500 steady slaughter steers good and choice 1300 1500 lbs 12 50 14 16 25 1100 1800 lbs 12 50 16 25 950 1100 lbs 12 50 16 25 cows 8 00 10 50 dealers 12 50 15 50.

Chicago The Associated Press

Kansas City Market Report Shows Hog and Lamb Shifts

The Kansas City market notes hogs up 10 to 25 cents with top at 9.75 for 190 to 220 pound grades. Cattle and calves rise or steady with beef steers 959 to 1500 pounds at 11.50 to 15.50, cows 7.50 to 10.25, vealers 7.50 to 18.00, stockers 9.25 to 13.26. Sheep and lambs see lambs 11.25 to 12.15, ewes 4.00 to 5.25, with lambs down modestly.

Aassociatec Kansas City

New Orleans Cotton Opens Softer on Liverpool Decline

The New Orleans cotton market opened softer as Liverpool prices fell. First trades showed losses of 3 to 5 points, with December at 18.79, January 18.80, and March 19.15, about 7 points below yesterday. By noon prices were near the lows with quiet trading and hedge selling noted.

New Orleans Associated Press Liverpool

New York Cotton and Stocks Rise on Buying Surge

New York cotton opened steady with a small decline but rose to December 19.10 and March 19.39 as buying continued, aided by expected clearing weather in the eastern belt and trade activity. Southern selling and realizations limited gains while stock market opened higher led by Radio-Keith-Orpheum and International Harvester with mixed movements in rails and utilities.

New York Associated Press Radio-Keith-Orpheum International Harvester American Can Montgomery American International Consolidated Gas American & Foreign Power Westinghouse Electric Union Pacific American Smelting International Match Columbian Carbon Electric Auto Lite Underwood Elliott Fisher American Rolling Mills Houston O1 Laclede Gas New York Central Eastman Kodak Checker Cab Engineers Public Service Crucible Steel Roger United Gas Co Igiepesspers Jno Atchison, Topeka Ajax Rubber Allegheny Corporation Allied Chemical & Dye American Power American Foreign Power American Locomotive American Smelt & Ref Armour of Illinois Secess AM Byera American Tel American Sugar Ref Associated Dry Goods American Tobacco American Rad & Stand Baltimore & Ohio Bethlehem Steel Biggs Burroughs Bucyrus Calumet RI & Pac Chile Chie Mil & St Po c Congoleum Continenta Motors Canadian Pacific Consolidated Gas of Chicago & Alton Erie Hupp Motors Illinois Central International Harvester Weesell International Tel & Telg Johns-Manville Eree Jordan Motors Eee Eeereeree Kelly Springfield Enene Teenee Kenney Co Beeneeee Eeeeeeree Kolster Radio Wesesereees Kenne

Market activity fades as prices slip in somber trading

The market shows reduced activity after an earlier surge with prices easing by halftime. Trading tapers off as months hold at 1 to 13 points higher, while December sells around 18.92, reflecting weaker demand and cautious sentiment.

Cotton market closes steady in Liverpool with gains posted

Se ecie ress reports cotton trading in Liverpool with good business and higher levels for American grades. Spot prices range from strict good middling at 11.21 to strict ordinary at 9.61, with 6,000 bales sold and 2,800 receipts. Futures finish steady: October 10.01, December 10.08, January 10.11, March 10.10, May 10.26, July 10.25.

Seecie Ress Liverpool

Poultry Futures Mixed in Chicago Trade

Poultry prices eased with owls at 26 to 27 cents and springs quoted around 21 to 23 cents while roosters held near 20 cents and turkeys around 20 to 10 cents. Ducks marked 18 to 22 cents and geese at 20 cents in the Chicago market.

The Associated Press Chicago

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