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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1927
Page
2
A new trial is granted in Lucile Johnson et al v Jon C Hurst et al over a diamond ring. Judge Bishop presided previously with a verdict of 800 dollars in favor of the plaintiffs. The case stems from a ban on a ring later found to belong to another. A continuance motion has been filed.
Jerney prepares for divorce hearing today before Judge Charles Hoffman as Mrs. Remus alleges cruelty. An incident in Eden Park led to a shooting when Remus confronted his wife after following her taxi and leaping from his car. Remus later surrendered at a police station after driving away in his chauffeur driven vehicle.
The 47th annual AFL convention debated wage setting with J P Frey proposing productivity as a factor. Frey challenged the reliance on cost of living as the dominant wage determinant in Cincinnati.
Harry Hamilton 36 former Fort Worth police chief and prominent Texas peace officer died today after a stroke ten days earlier.
A group brandishing a compact machine gun robbed a bank Saturday closing time, forcing employees to lie on the floor inside a wire cage. They collected cash and fled in a stolen car, injuring the manager R. C. Elliott who was struck with a shotgun butt.
The author urges buying a Charity Bail ticket at Lindy Land next Tuesday to raise between 500 and 1000 dollars for wallpaper and plastering the dormitories at the Children's Home on the hill. He notes cattlemen face hard times ahead and shares anecdotes about local life and readers while urging generosity.
The temporary injunction against Mrs. Ethel D Hoff man proprietor of a local dancing and dinner resort has been dissolved. Judge Gee made the injunction permanent after reviewing evidence and finding no proof that liquor was served.
Gen Arnuro Gomez and Gen Hector Almada rally near El Triunfad Vera Cruz as government troops close in. A pincer of 1500 from Vera Cruz and 4500 from Mexico City confront the rebels who reportedly lack artillery after abandoning 24 cannons at Texcoco.
General Alfredo Rueda Quijano was sentenced to death by a summary court martial in Mexico City for leading troops in rebellion. Execution time was set for 11 o clock this morning. A separate dispatch reports Revolutionary leader General Francisco Serrano and twelve followers were executed and buried in Cuernavaca and Mexico City with large crowds and traffic disruption.
Gossip and ads from Alfred Mirro and Floyd Wenzel spark public denials and claims in New Jersey. Tex Rickard faces fifty fights and numerous lawsuits while Chicago’s CBQ bans Train No 13 to avoid superstition and lost business.
The writer of a humorous reply notes Ethel asks how to become heavier and suggests an absurd remedy about astride a locked horse. The tone reveals a playful, old timey conversational column with stray asides about reporting.
A reader laments traffic law disregard at Sixth and Tyler and calls for licenses and better enforcement. The letter also urges advisory action on Park Commission duties and argues for developing sunken city parks near Travis Street with trees and walkable access.
Dr. Paul W. Horn president of Texas Tech spoke to Amarillo Rotarians at the Amarillo hotel about Rotary ideals. He said Rotary honors the average man and aims to elevate professions as necessary. He noted criticism as belittling and cited World War records of the average American boy.
Jews in Amarillo and surrounding area closed their businesses and fasted on Day of Atonement. Rabbi Sperka notes the tenth day of the new year 5688. Orthodox services were at Old Presbyterian church at 6 30 p m and reform services at St Andrew's Episcopal church at 8 p m with reform morning services at 10 o'clock.
Willis Beach a poultry man from Mays Landing New Jersey surrendered after nine days and three witnesses challenged his alibi in the murder of Dr. William C. Lillienda l. Witnesses said a neighbor was seen driving from a swamp area shortly before the narcotics expert was killed. Beach had claimed he was nowhere near the scene on September 15.
Los Angeles October 6 United Press reports the arrest of Sid Bush an asserted agent of the Workers party of Los Angeles in a plot to inject communist doctrines into the American Federation of Labor convention. A dozen typed double-bitted resolutions were seized by William Hynes commander of the LAPD intelligence bureau.
A 1927 verse depicts a driver who refuses to dim his lights fating a fatal crash after a passing car urges caution. In a night road scene a father discovers his son is the accident victim and learns the dangers of selfish driving and failed restraint.
Markets review from Kansas City and Chicago hog and cattle trades with price ranges and tops. Cotton markets in New Orleans and New York show declines on liquidity and crop expectations, with December and January contracts noted.
Strength in the corn market was noted early with predictions that December delivery nears $1 a bushel while wheat eased. Oats held steady and provisions were easy. In New York stocks many major names traded with mixed moves as markets reflected sector shifts.
R E Mather a 38 year old Niagara Falls realtor is missing after an attempt to climb Mt Elbert in a blizzard. A packed suitcase and a list of peaks mark his solo ascent, with bloodhounds and rangers searching as Mrs. Mather stays hopeful.
The Globe News announces that Mme Ida Chernoff, noted health and beauty expert, will visit Amarillo for five lectures starting October 24. The first talk, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium, covers Care of Complexion and tips to improve skin and facial features amid changing climates.
An outline of measures for Amarillo including lower utility rates lower rents and living costs more parks trees and flowers a municipal pool and golf course elimination of railroad crossings viaducts for North Amarillo expanded bus routes and safer traffic signals while attracting new industry and improving livability and streets.
Roswell trip gains momentum with strong support from local business leaders. Col Harve Haines notes two day prep still yields high benefits as communities along the line join the delegation to Roswell. The Amarillo special includes Simmons College band and NM Military Institute escort. round trip costs 6.25 dollars. train departs Friday at 7 AM and returns near midnight. reservations via phone 4484.
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