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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1929

Page

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Radio Schedule Snippet Features Orchestras and Opera Listings

A historical radio timetable lists programs from Air Features 4 to National Grand Opera. Highlights include Erno Rapee Concert Orchestra, Shavers’ Orchestra, Olive Palmer and Paul Oliver, and L Amico Fritz opera with multiple station relays.

WADC New York CBS Voice of Columbia WISN WSPD WFBM WMAQ KRCO WCCO KOIL KMOX WGHP WOWO KMBC WHK WKRC JKMOX KFI Dixie Echoese Wtco WEAF Nyc Erno Rapee Concert Orchestra WWJ WSAI KSD WOC WOW WDAP WFIC WTAM WCFL KOA KWOO WFAA KPRC WOAI WKY Soncert Baker WGY Ww4j WDAF WRIC KSTP WIMJ WMC KWYOO WLS 00—Shavers Orch WGN WSBAI Foresters KDKA KWK WREN KYW the Voyagers West Point

Drudgery and genius across ages and sciences

The column cites Ramsay MacDonald on drudgery as the path to success and cites Edison on genius with 10 percent inspiration. It notes the American Museum of Natural History fossil crocodile 50 million years old and Eddington on matter weighing 2000 pounds per cubic inch. It ends by referencing ionization and the solar system packed with suns, directing readers to TODAY Page 2.

Humbi Ramsay MacDonald Edison Phidias Michael Angelo Pasteur American Museum of Natural History Earth Eddington Sirius

Amarillo Moves to Take Over Gas System

Amarillo City Commission adopted a resolution to take over the gas properties citing high rates and a refused sale. The plan calls for condemnation, with a county court board of appraisers to set a price, followed by potential appeals to state or federal courts. A recent five cent rate cut from 45 to 40 cents per thousand feet is not accepted as satisfactory.

Amarillo Nelson K. Moody Prairie Oil & Gas Company Sys

Earnshaw Malone Chosen for World Series Game Two

The decision named George Earnshaw to pitch for the Athletics in game two with Pat Malone selected for the Cubs. A cold windy day at Wrigley Field chilled fans as temperatures fell about 15 degrees and the crowd struggled to fill outfield bleachers for the second series game.

Associated Press Wrigley Field Chicago George Earnshaw Athletics Connie Mack Cub Pat Malone Alan J. Gould Cubs Lake Michigan Senators Pirates

Pantages Perjury Hearing Hinted in Trial

Los Angeles October 9. At the Alexander Pantages trial on a statutory charge a surprise state witness Jay Sheridan testified to an alleged attempt by Pantages to produce false testimony. Sheridan, a San Diego lodge owner, said Pantages asked if he would testify he was in a conference room on August 9.

Borger United Press Johnny Holmes Pampa Texas Associated Press Clem Calhoun Army of Wobket Bone Los Angeles Alexander Pantages Jay Sheridan San Diego Calif Sheridan Pantages Eunice Pringle

Earth Sinking in Oil Field Sparks Apprehension

A section of earth 150 by 150 feet sank in the Sour Lake oil field near Sour Lake Texas. Oil men reported the incident caused widespread apprehension about possible further subsidence and related dangers.

Associated Press Beaumont Sour Lake Texas

City plans push to rework paving contract on Thirty Sixth Avenue

Amarillo officials move to cancel the existing Thirty Sixth Avenue paving contract and solicit bids for a cheaper mix. City Manager Durham will advertise for bids this morning to fast track a three quarter mile surface with support from the Chamber of Commerce American Business Club and the Jobbers and Manufacturers Association. The state law allows cancellation with contractor consent but final decision rests with the city commission.

E. N. Stanley Stanley W. N. Durham Amarillo Thirty-Sixth Avenue Chamber of Commerce The American Business Club Jobbers and Manufacturers Association Highway Committee Business Club City Commission

Millhollon Seriously Ill in Stinnett Jail

In Borger Texas Clint Millhollon one of the prisoners under general order six by the Texas National Guard is dangerously ill and will be moved to the county hospital in Borger. In Canadian Texas attorneys secured a habeas corpus hearing for Clint Milholson and Sam Jones held in Hutchinson County on guard orders and the hearing will be in Stinnett tomorrow before Judge E A Pickens along with yesterday’s cases.

Tacwe Hawes Stinnett Wilehtok Associated Press Borger Texas Clint Millhollon Texas National Guard Clint Milholson Sam Jones Hutchinson County E. A Pickens

We Will Goes Into Tenth Day

The saberab es plane Chicago We Will has entered its tenth day aloft at 6:25 a.m. with word from two mystery pilots that both plane and crew can stay airborne at least ten more days. At 6:52 a.m. the craft has flown 216 hours and passed the halfway mark of the 421 hour refueling endurance record of the St Louis Robin.

Associated Preas Chicago Saberabes St. Louis

Fear Four Missing Women Buried by Cult Members

Los Angeles authorities seek to confirm whether four missing women tied to the Divine Order of the Royal Arm of the Great Seal are dead and determine causes and burial sites. Willa Rhoads, 16, found in a casket under a foster home, died possibly of natural causes. Cult leader May Otis Blackburn and daughter Ruth Weiland-Rizzio, along with several others, are jailed amid embezzlement charges.

Associated Press Los Angeles Divine Order of the Royal Arm of the Great Seal Willa Rhoads William Rhoads Santa Susana Hills Here Frances Turner Harlene Sartoris Katherine Bolt Addie McGuffin Turner Sartoris Ventura Calif McGuffin May Otis Blackburn Ruth Angeline Weiland-Rizzio

Explosion at Wolff Company Wrecks Wall in New Jersey

An explosion tore through the Jacques Wolff Company chemical plant wounding several workers. Injured were taken to Passaic area hospitals as firefighters combed the rubble for missing persons.

Associated Press Clifton N. J Jacques Wolff Company Chemical Manufacturers Passaic

Tariff Bill Delay Threatened by Philippine Independence Issue

The Associated Press reports in Washington that the tariff bill faces possible indefinite delay as Senate debates the Philippine independence question. In Texas, William F. Jordan, 73, Gillespie County rancher and Legion participant, died and will be buried with his son’s namesake Legion post involvement. Jordan was a Texas University football captain in 1914 and father of Lieut. Louis Jordan, a World War I casualty and noted football lineman.

Associated Press Washington Senate Fredericksburg Tex William F. Jordan Gillespie County American Legion Post

MacDonald Is Honored With Doctor of Laws Degree

Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald accepted George Washington University’s honorary Doctor of Laws degree and said achievement requires personal effort sacrifice. He met with President Hoover at the White House before a luncheon in his honor and a forthcoming joint statement on talks since last Saturday.

Associated Press Washington Ramsay MacDonald George Washington University White House Hoover MacDonald

Stimson Sees MacDonald Talks As Highly Successful

Secretary Stimson stated after conversations with Prime Minister MacDonald that talks have been most successful and met all expectations. He said both governments would greatly benefit from removing causes of friction.

The Associated Press Washington Stimson MacDonald

British papers optimistic on January naval conference

London newspapers express high hopes for the January naval reduction conference. Invitations to five naval powers dominate headlines, though certainty of a universal agreement remains elusive amid doubts and potential obstacles.

Associated Press London

Local Ads Mix Cleaning Cabinets and Ambulance Service

Berry's rug cleaning at 905 W 10th advertises cleaning services and contact. Blackburn's ambulance lists phone 2323-4. M C Hancock cabinet and carpenter work at 1024 W 6th.

Berry’s W. 10Th M. C. Hancock W. 6Th

Jury Acquits Man for Killing of Killdee

W. H. Coffman was acquitted in Justice J. W. Minter's court of killing a killdee, a term for the killdeer bird. The defense argued the complaint used the wrong bird name and introduced dictionaries and a natural history book. Coffman testified he mistook the bird for a dove. killing a killdeer is illegal.

Coffman J. W. Minter North America

Fall Is Unable To Attend Court In Bribery Trial

Frank Hogan said Albert B. Fall could not appear as the trial opened due to a bronchial attack. Fall's condition worsened yesterday and he was excused from the courtroom. Hogan planned to seek a recess. If he fails to improve in days, the jury may be excused and the trial halted.

Associated Press Washington Frank Hogan Albert B. Fall Edward L. Doheny Fall Hogan

Seek Statement in Shooting of Scott

Fort Worth reports Assistant District Attorney Elbert Hooper sought a statement from Roy A. Scott after a shooting that occurred Monday during an argument with two of his cousins over a love affair with their sister. Hughie and Fred Hodges were free on bond on assault to murder charges. Hospital reports indicated Scott, initially thought fatally wounded, was improving.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Elbert Hooper Roy A. Scott Hughie Fred Hodges Geott

Construction industry, a $6 billion sector, vast workforce

The construction industry is described as the nation’s second largest, capitalized at about $6,000,000,000 and employing more than 4,000,000 men.

Salesman Held in Slaying of Girl in Washington Hotel

Dexter Churchill Dayton, 25, an insurance salesman, was arrested on murder charges after the body of 23 year old Miss Marjorie Lucy OConnell, a National Geographic Society employee, was found strangled in a Washington hotel room. Police say Dayton confessed to the killing following a party quarrel. OConnell was reportedly the daughter of a Pittsburgh newspaper man. Dayton’s home is Kansas City.

Associated Press Washington Dexter Churchill Dayton Marjorie Lucy O'Connell National Geographic Society Dayton Miss O'Donnell Pittsburgh Kansas City

Movement to back Sheppard bill to punish liquor buyers

A church led campaign urges Congress to enact the Sheppard measure making liquor buyers as guilty as sellers under prohibition. Bishop James Cannon Jr. chairs the drive with Eugene L. Crawford as secretary, via the Methodist Episcopal Church South temperance group.

Associated Press Washington Congress James Cannon, Jr Eugene L. Crawford Board of Temperance and Social Service The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Association Against the Prohibition

Greatest Dollar Day Is Planned For Thursday

Amarillo shoppers prepare for Dollar Day on Thursday as merchants across the city plan deep discounts. The event promises strong purchasing power across silver and modern currency, with housewives urged to seize bargains and even start advance Christmas shopping to avoid last minute costs.

Amarillo

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