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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1929

Page

2

Wheat Leads Early as Grain Prices Rise On Liverpool Outlook

Wheat gains on fresh Liverpool quotations and possible federal farm board purchases. Corn and oats firm with mixed early moves as steel, utilities and tobacco shares show varied results. Several giants like Montgomery Ward and Studebaker edge up, while Westing Electric and AM Foreign Power fall. pressures hit Texas Corp and Standard Oil. Foreign exchange opens steady with cables at 4 86 per dollar.

Chicago Associated Press Liverpool Federal Farm Board gomery-Ward Studebaker Arc Power Otis Steel National St. Louis Southwestern Erie International Telephone Westing @ Electric American Water Works Columbia Gas Texas Corp Standard Oil of California Allied Chemical New York Central American Telephone New York Jno F. Clark Atchison, Topeka Ajax I Amean Allied Chem & Dvo Seavewsae Illinois Benmore Benmore & Ohio Bethlehem Calumet & Hecla Seseeere Calumet & Arizonm Ceceveree Coorado Fuel & Gas Eeseeses Obeenee Chesapeake Cseseess Bbco Sree Gas Alton Oo & Northwestern Bicf Asses Columbie Graph Earveres Crucible l Continental Can Lee Fox Ma Fisk Rubber Freeport Texas Ives General Electric General Motors General Ry Signal Golust Weer Goodyear Eee Glidden Graham Paig Great West Sugar General Mills TG General Mills Y Hudson Motors Hupp Motors Illinois Central International Harvester International Tel & Con Johns Manville Jordan Motors Iy Kelly Springfield Kenney Kolster Radio Kennecott Copper Loose Es Lima Locomotive Lowes’ Inc Lorillard Louisville Gas & Elec Mack Trucks Eee Nash Otors St Eeereeee Ae National Power & Light New Otis Steel Ereee Ee Ae Purity Bakery Public Service N Packard Eee Ewe Pullman Eusvees Eaeaer Pennsylvania Radio Corporation Seneca Copper Oeseere Southern Pacific

Well, what of your car

A humorous verse centers on a daughter urging her parents to buy a car for her, with the mother influencing the father as tea time adds pressure. The speaker notes the daughter’s persuasive appeal and the parents’ initial resistance fading under family urging.

Dad

Why Drive Right Why Drive Right

A city survey on right turns on red at Seventh and Taylor shows only 26 percent of drivers stop fully before turning. Observers noted 13 of 50 stopped, while 87 hesitated or ran the red. The provision requires stopping within feet of the line to avoid cross traffic and pedestrians.

Taylor

JAPAN READY TO REPLY TO LONDON NAVAL CUT CALL

Tokyo dispatch says Foreign Minister Shidehara planned to draft Japan's reply to the London invitation for a naval reduction conference and submit it to the cabinet for approval. Ex-premier Reijiro Wakatsuki expected to be Japan's chief delegate.

Associated Press Tokyo Shidehara London Reijiro Wakatsuki Japan

Briand discusses British five power naval disarmament note

Premier Briand told ministers the British invitation to a five power naval disarmament conference was placed before the cabinet but not debated. Officials say France will not abandon submarines as defensive weapons and may propose French suggestions on the questions raised.

Paris Briand Henderson France

Oil Field Sinking and Salt Water Flow Alarms Nearby Wells

An oil field area shows a spreading subsidence, described as a low mood, expanding from a small patch to cover a town lot with water-filled holes. Depth estimates reach 50 to 100 feet, large edge cracks appear, and nearby wells including No. 1 H. M. Perry report salt water flow after the event.

H. M. Perry

City Forester Urges Pruning for Parkway Trees

Temple Robinson, city forester, says trees in parkways across the city need pruning. An ordinance may compel owners to clear branches seven feet above sidewalks to prevent hazards during rain and snow. He notes higher pruning aids grass growth.

Temple Robinson Robinson

Seven Convicts Sent to Leavenworth Penitentiary

Seven men from Potter County jail have been moved to Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. They include F R McCarthey and Emmett Denney for Dyer Act violations, C B Rowland and J W Corbin in narcotics cases, George Ward and Gus Bryan for liquor offenses, and C E Letaourette in narcotics, all convicted in the present term.

United States District Court Potter County Leavenworth Kaw F. R. McCarthey C. B. Rowland George Ward J. W. Corbin Gus Bryan Emmett Denney C. E. Letaourette

Nomination of Guggenheim for Cuban ambassador approved

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved the nomination of Harry F. Guggenheim of New York to be ambassador to Cuba and sent it to the full Senate for confirmation.

Associated Press Washington Harry F. Guggenheim New York Cuba Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate

Global powers and business ties shape postwar influence

A critical view of international relations describes Russia withdrawing from India propaganda and Britain resuming full diplomatic ties while providing credit. It notes General Electric and Ford supporting Russia with extensive loans and machinery, and the Aga Khan’s wealth and influence across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Russia India Britain General Electric Company Gerard Swopa Mr. Young Henry Ford General Electric Ford

Aga Khan’s Marriage Plans Stir Talk of Religion and Status

A newspaper column discusses the Aga Khan’s imminent second marriage to a French Christian woman who previously worked in a candy store and will keep her faith. It notes Muslim feelings, contrasts with a hypothetical critique by Mohammed, and comments on public life and campaign technique via talking pictures featuring Mayor Walker and William Fox.

Aga Khan India Khan Mohammed Walker New York William Fox

Fire bug identity suspected in Amarillo arson spree

Police say they nearly know who set two fires in Amarillo and last night burned a vacant house at 1600 Lincoln Street. A man matching the same description earlier tried to set another fire at the same house and then ignited a garage nearby causing major damage before firefighters arrived. A woman reported seeing a man running in a neighbor’s yard as residents recalled a stranger prowling the area earlier that evening.

Amarillo Lincoln Street W. KR. McDowell

Buchanan PTA Plans A A A Campaign Discussion

A meeting of the Buchanan School Parent-Teacher Association is set for 1 30 o clock at the school tomorrow. President Mrs F W Hudeson will lead a discussion on Buchanan's part in the proposed A A A campaign and urges all members and patrons to attend.

Buchanan School Parent-Teacher Association F. W. Hudeson Buchanan

Amarillo Weighs Gas System Takeover By Eminent Domain

The Amarillo City Commission instructed its counsel to begin condemnation proceedings to acquire the Amarillo Gas Company distribution system. A letter to Prairie Oil & Gas President Moody cites failed rate negotiations and the city charter authority to take private property for public utility use.

Ernest Thompson Underwood Amarillo Hays Ernest C. Thompson State of Texas City of City Commission Amarillo Gas Company

Senator Hawes Opposes Prohibition Expansion Lobbying for Constitutional Amendment

In St Louis, Senator Hawes argues against broadening the Eighteenth Amendment and warns of expanding the law to create a larger “lawless class.” He calls for a new constitutional amendment if prohibition scope is to grow. Separately, Jeanne Lemesweiger claims one third of her late father’s estate, a Los Angeles wine investor who left more than $5 million.

Hawes Missouri ST. Louis Jeanne Lemesweiger France Los Angeles

Scarface Al's Brother Jailed On Tax Charge

Ralph Capone brother of Al Capone and in a Philadelphia jail faces a federal tax charge for allegedly defrauding the government in his 1927 income tax return. He was arrested last night at the Chicago Stadium while attending a fight card.

Associated Press Chicago Ralph Bottles) Capone Scarface Capone Philadelphia

Rhoads Seek Divine Book to Find Mineral Wealth

Venice California case reveals cult led by Mrs Rhoads and others who claimed a book titled The Sixth Seal would reveal all mineral wealth. They allegedly preserved the foster daughter Willa for resurrection and hid her body for years. A druggist recall and embalming fluid mystery prompt police investigation.

Dabney

Son of Independence family confessed murderer in Washington

A salesman and housekeeper in Independence Missouri learns her son, a Northeast High School graduate and Methodist, confessed to murdering a woman in his Washington apartment. The youth had written of imminent success and a government job to support his mother. Friends recalled his model conduct.

Independence Edith Dayton Washington Methodist Church of Independence Northeast High School Marjorie O'Donnell

City paving delays prompt jobbers and manufacturers to urge speed

The Jobbers and Manufacturers union adopted a resolution urging faster completion of the paving project begun about two and a half months ago. Mayor Ernest O Thompson explained delays and noted that overt action was withheld while the City Commission was in session and its potential outcome remained uncertain.

Ernest O. Thompson

Market Notes on Livestock Prices

OCR fragment records cattle and sheep prices with cents listed. Mentions cows valued at 12.50 and 15.00, sheep 22, and beef cattle 4.00. Lacks clear names, places, dates, or organization.

Fort Worth Livestock Market Report Highlights Oct 9

Hogs 800 strong to 10¢ higher with bulk rail butchers around 19.00. Cattle 4,000 head, calves 1,200, cows up 15¢, calves 26–50¢ higher. Sheep 1,800 head, fat lambs firm to 25¢ higher, range lambs 11.00–12.00, goats up to 4.00.

Fort Worth Associated

Hogs Cattle and Sheep Markets Reported in Chicago Area

Hogs 12 500 head steady to top 10 25 per cwt with 10 18 to 10 26 reported. Cattle 4 000 calves 1 700 steers 8 16 3 60 yearlings 14 00 cows 7 26 8 26 vealers 15 75. Sheep 4 500 head steady lambs 12 00 12 25 ewes 4 00 7 75

A Louis the Associated Press Cossy

New York Cotton Opens Steady on Liverpool Support

The New York cotton market opened steady with a 2 to 5 point advance on covering and Liverpool strength. December rose to 129.54 before retreating to near unchanged, trading quiet through the first hour as southern hedging and liquidation were absorbed by trade buying. Midday, December around 18.49 with later months largely unchanged to slightly higher.

New York Associated Press Liverpool

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Amid Mixed Traits

The New Orleans cotton market opened steady with Liver pool improved and first trades showing gains of 3 to 6 points. Hedge ceiling liquidation followed with prices slipping 8 to 10 points as December touched 18.32 and January 18.42. The market stayed quiet, with a downward tilt and small declines, December trading to 18.28 and January at 18.40 below opening highs.

New Orleans Associated Press Liverpool

Market Summary from Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Reports

Livestock bids show hogs steady to 10 cents higher in Kansas City with top at 9.89 for 190 to 210 pounds. Cattle and calves are mixed with yearlings up to 25 cents, steers and heifers in the 11 to 15 dollar range, and cows around 7 to 10 dollars. Lambs rise about 25 cents with selected mutton figures noted. Chicago bids reflect hogs steady under 230 pounds, heavier hogs up to 10 cents, top 10.35, with cattle weak to lower and mixed calf prices, and sows and pigs priced in the 8 to 10 dollar ranges.

Kansas City Associated Press U. 5 Chicago The U. S D. A

Cotton market reports from Liverpool on Oct 9

Spot prices show lower but steady levels across grades with strict good middling at 11.08 and good ordinary at 9.03. Sales reached 8,000 with 3,700 American. Futures closed quiet with October through January near 9.8 to 9.99.

The Associated Press Liverpool

Poultry and Produce Prices on Oct 9 in Chicago Market

Poultry prices show fowls 21 27 cents, springs 22 25 cents, roosters 19 cents, turkeys 20 80 cents, ducks 16 19 cents, geese 20 cents. Butter in Chicago market unchanged with creamery extras 44 cents and firsts around 39 to 48 cents. eyes steady, no change.

Associated Press Chicago The

New York stock prices drift lower at opening

New York stock prices drifted irregularly lower at the opening with traders weighing early losses against potential market signals. The drift followed mixed overnight futures and cautious sentiment ahead of key economic data due later in the week.

New York The Associated Press Qget

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