04 Oct 1927
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1927
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes Los Angeles business leaders chase attention through aggressive advertising while debates on oil supply, prices, and future energy buzz continue. He cites oil stockers, shale estimates, and competing forecasts, plus reflections on transportation, gravity, and notable figures like Helen Gardener.
The Junkers C-1250 hydro airplane commanded by Frederick Loose departed from Norderney for the United States via the Azores amid secrecy. The craft aimed to repeat a trans Atlantic crossing and the crew included a veteran from the Bremen mission. reports questioned whether Lily Dillenz was aboard.
Tonight and Wednesday partly cloudy and warmer. Extremes 806 and 50, with year ago readings 64 and 48. Hourly temps from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. range from 50 to 80 degrees.
Dr. A. J. Caldwell told Lions at noon that salvaging civilization through work with crippled children is a major movement. He described Shrine efforts and current tasks, praising the local club and J. N. Beasley for their strong interest.
The body of W. H. Howell 66 a farmer was found in a crude grave near his McCrae Georgia home. Willie Thomas 25 a Black man confessed to the murder and led officers to the grave. A mob formed after the arrest but police faced no resistance transporting the suspect to Eastman for safekeeping.
Nine felony indictments were returned by the grand jury yesterday afternoon. This brings the total number of bills at the present session to 57. Names of those indicted have not yet been made public.
The 1927 Amarillo city directory by Hudspeth Directory Co lists 24 262 names, about double the city population. It shows Smiths 273, Johnsons 15, Jones 161, Browns 138 with Clyde J Aaron first and Theodore Zweig last. notable citizens include George Washington William McKinley and Andrew Jackson, but no Cal Coolidge.
A steady upward trend in cattle prices across the Southwest pledges renewed confidence in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas herds. Grain and grass fed steers reach near record levels with top quotes from Sioux City and rising prospects for local markets as scarcity persists. J H Mercer Kansas livestock sanitary commissioner notes the trend and county officials weigh the industry’s outlook.
Colonel Harvey Haines presents to the Board of City Development a year end review of the city recreation and playground program. The project cost 1708.40 with 162.50 from outside sources, deemed valuable and worthy of expansion, stressing citizenship, healthful activity, and productive use of spare moments.
United Press reports clear skies and a around 70 degrees forecast for the World Series opening at Forbes Field tomorrow. A high pressure area over the Mississippi Valley moves east, bringing fine weather. however Thursday prospects look less favorable.
Sheriff’s deputies fear foul play in the return of a suspect linked to the Piggly Wiggly $5,000 safe robbery. Officials expected him to be brought from Crane City to Amarillo but there was no update by late afternoon. One man arrested on the case posted bond. the suspect’s past and possible escape route concern investigators.
Star Yankee southpaw Herb Pennock suffered a ruptured blood vessel in his left leg when a line drive struck him just above the knee during practice at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh on October 4.
The Board of City Development awaited word from the Santa Fe railroad on a possible reduced rate for a special train to the Roswell cotton carnival Friday. A conference on the proposed rate was underway this afternoon. Griges ambulance. Phone 250.
The 1927 World Series opener features Pirates versus Yankees at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh hailed via the Globe News Playograph. Operators transmit each play from telegraph key to a moving-ball display showing runners, puts, and close plays live for fans.
C B Fisher a youth from Oklahoma testifies in Amarillo on a robbery with firearms case after conspiring to retrieve $250 from a craps game. He described depositing $250, writing checks totaling the amount, and later seeking further payment from participants including J N Hartsook J W Allard and others before testimony continued.
President Coolidge and the U S government feel hurt that France discriminates against American commerce in the ongoing tariff dispute. He believes the issue is discrimination and seeks equal treatment by France as it offers to others.
Between 10 000 and 15 000 Illinois farmers and businessmen plan to travel by car to Frank C Lowden’s farm to urge his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination Leaders in the movement expect Illinois convention delegates to unite behind Lowden and anticipate an official announcement of his run
A newspaper carrier asks customers to have exact change ready when collecting papers. He notes he has prepaid for his deliveries and can only count profits once every subscriber settles in full, urging appreciation for prompt payment.
The Southwestern Public Service company lowers residential electric rates from ten to nine cents per kilowatt hour, saving about 40 000 dollars annually for local consumers. Commercial rates drop by about one third, making the city’s rate among the lowest in the Southwest. The cut results from plant improvements and follows prior talks with the city commission, taking effect for all current usage starting October 1.
A large armed posse of citizens led by the sheriff pursued a negro who entered a Claremore home and attacked a white girl during the night. The victim reported struggles and screams for help, which failed to stop the assault.
El Paso report from United Press notes Mexico City near a general revolution with fighting in Jalisco and Nayarit and widespread bandit activity. Observers say a strong leader could crystallize discontent and trigger an uprising. Assassination or arrest by the government is anticipated to spark unrest.
Mexican authorities announce mutinies by troops in Mexico City and at Torreon and an attempted outbreak in Veracruz. President Calles says the revolt is led by Generals Francisco Serrano and Arnulfo Gomez, contenders against the re election of former President Obregon whom they accuse of political dominance. The report notes arrests of 29 prominent social figures in Mexico City and ongoing detentions.
Two Amarillo motorcycle patrolmen Johnny Hayes and Joe Blocker were seriously injured when their motorcycle collided with a car driven by a local woman. Hayes will miss work for about a month while Blocker required stitches for a long arm wound. the driver faced no charges as the car suffered minor damage.
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