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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1931

Page

2

Pampa Rally Sets Stage For Amarillo Sandies Victory

In a festive buildup to a big Harvesters-Sandie game, Amarillo plans a citywide parade from Polk and Sixth to the American State and Amarillo National venues. The pep squad, Sandie star La Barge, and local boosters anticipate a Sandies win amid trains, bands, and a bustling Saturday in the Texas Panhandle.

Amarillo Polk Tack Papa Fuqua Earl Sixth White Deer

Pampa Game Broadcast Plans Stir Harvesters Sandies Talk

Old Tack previews radio coverage of the Pampa football game with KGBS TACK WDAG links and promises a 2 to 2 30 pm blast of updates. He appeals for sportsmanship, praises local teams and invites Mel Davis to join a 2 45 pm broadcast in a bold plea for community support.

Old Tack Beavers Pampa Howard Federer WDAG Kgbs-Tack Mel Davis Mpa Ampa Acre Mr. Davis Blair Cherry Sandies

Solon Moves to Impeach Texas Banking Chief

Rep. P L Anderson of San Antonio says he will seek impeachment of James L Shaw state banking commissioner at the next session. He accuses Shaw of misfeasance and nonfeasance over City Central Bank and Trust Company of San Antonio which closed amid nearby bank failures. Shaw denies discussing the allegation and says the claim is a derailment of his duties.

San Antonio Texas P. L. Anderson James L. Shaw Anderson Shaw Austin James Shaw City-Central Bank and Trust Company

Townsfolk send thanks and news from Tack era parade notes

A community roundup thanks supporters and opponents after an election, notes Walter Crossett seeking a middle aged man to help with dog kennels, offers a reward for a stray yellow Jersey cow, and invites Tack parade participants to a 7 PM pep rehearsal at the Auditorium.

Walter Crossett Crossett

Prowler Held After Break-In At Central Grocery

A man crouched beneath a counter at Central Grocery, 511 East Tenth Avenue, is held in city jail for investigation after W. E B. Beasley of the Merchants' Protective Association found a broken front window Thursday night. The Prowler is identified as Edinburgh, Scotland, which has just dedicated its first open air school.

East Tenth Avenue W. E B. Beasley Merchants’ Protective Association Edinburgh Scotland

Tack Letter Sparks Debate Over Hoover at Ball Game

A reader exchanges letters about President Hoover, noting newspaper coverage on debt and politics. The correspondent references a Tack Letters piece on Page 5, signaling opinionated discourse in the local paper.

Tack Hoover

Mother seeks work to support four children

Widow Lula Hamilton asks for reasonable employment to care for her four children. She seeks housework quilting washing or similar work to sustain her family with three older children in school and a ten month old baby. Support from the community and a personal guarantee from E R T notes her merit and struggle.

Tack Lula Hamilton Bryan Street

Vandals Paint Campus Statues At Kansas U

At the University of Kansas in Lawrence on October 16 authorities called the vandalism the worst act in school history. The statue of Uncle Jimmie Green was painted purple. Henry Werner questioned whether Kansas State College students caused the act ahead of the KU versus KSC football game.

Lawrence Kas University of Kansas Jimmie” Green Law School Henry Werner Kansas State College

Oklahoma Governor, oil theft allegations flare in dispute

Governor Murray warned of presenting slander to a grand jury as O N Jaye of the Roy alty Owners' Protective Association touted charges over illegal oil runs and proration in Oklahoma City. Jaye sought a district judge inquiry into Lieut. Col. Cicero I. Murray amid shutdown enforcement. Murray noted oil operators opposed his plan to unitize fields and said theft occurred last June and July before martial law.

Oklahoma City Murray O. N. Jaye Royalty Owners’ Protective Association Jaye Cicero I. Murray Col. Murray

Morrow Leaves About Twenty Million Estate

The American quotes an informed source that Senator Dwight W. Morrow left nearly twenty million dollars. About half is subject to inheritance taxes, while ten million resides in family and other accounts not counted as part of the estate. Mrs. Morrow is named sole executor with a life interest after bequests to friends and charities.

New York The Dwight W. Morrow New Jersey

Laundry Head Heads to Louisville Convention

Robert H. Bob Ames president of Texas laundrymen left for Louisville Kentucky to attend a National Laundry Owners convention. He cited prior plans preventing attendance at an Austin governor's state wide parley. Ames along with Colonel Ernest O Thompson W H Fuqua and S Lambie were named to the Amarillo committee by Governor Sterling to aid unemployment.

Robert H Bob) Ames Texas Laundrymen Louisville Austin Ames Ernest O. Thompson W. H. Fuqua S. Lambie Amarillo Sterling Texas Laundrymen's American Laundry, Inc

William Sullivan Given FiveYear Sentence for AntiMask Assault

William Sullivan, 21, was found guilty in Fifth District Court Linden on an anti mask law violation stemming from an attack on J. H. Boyd earlier this month. Jury recommended five years with no suspension. defense given time to appeal and to file a bill of exceptions.

Linden U.P William Sullivan Fifth District J. H. Boyd

Negroes Pray for Oil Well Near Gladewater Texas

In Longview Texas on October 15 a negro Baptist congregation celebrated a gusher on their church lot yielding 30 000 to 40 000 barrels. Jack Dempsey was among those benefiting with a share given by Bobby Manziel who drilled the well, Manziel-Kouri No 1 New Hope church lot. The church plans a brick building as royalties are to be used for construction. With proration East Texas will limit output to 165 barrels a day.

Longview Tex U.A Gladewater Jack Dempsey Bobby Manziel Manziel-Kouri New Hope Church East Texas

Capone Trial Nearing Close In Chicago

A federal jury in Chicago faced final arguments in Alphonse Capone's income tax case as prosecutors urged a guilty verdict. Assistant U S Attorney Jacob I Grossman outlined evidence of Capone's enormous income and tax evasion. The trial's pace may speed and a verdict could come tonight, while the contempt case against Capone bodyguard Philip D Andrea was adjourned to Monday.

Chicacio Alphonse Capone Capone U. S Jacob I. Grossman Grossman Philip D'Andrea al Capone James H. Wilkerson

Scientific wonders and Vatican tensions in mid century report

The article discusses Vatican expectations amid Spain’s seizure of religious orders and notes the American church’s expected long term gains from church-state separation. It highlights Dr Crile’s groundbreaking heart and nerve surgeries and explains adrenal gland power and the brain’s control. It also cites Professor Millikan in Rome on a new electron microscope and gives a vivid atom analogy.

Crile Cleveland Rome Millikan California Institute of Technology

Waco Ten Help Committee Debate Medical Convention Change

Waco officials deny involvement in shifting a Texas medical convention to Amarillo due to proximity to New Orleans. Mayor T. F. Bush and chamber figures dispute reports while Amarillo leaders argue the move, with Dallas and others opposing the shift and Amarillo claiming significant cost and protest.

Merce Committee Chamber of Commerce T. F. Bush Waco Bush Ernest O. Thompson Wilbur C. Hawk Potter County Medical Society New Orleans American Medical Society Association Texas J. J. Crume R. S. Killough Amarillo Beaumont Or. V. Vernon

The First Gentleman and the Birth of Sportsmanship

Edgar A. Guest reflects on how pity sparked courtesy and the birth of gentleness. He credits a nameless ancient figure who shared warmth and quenched a foe’s thirst, saying such deeds formed the code of every gentleman and the origin of sportsmanship.

Market snapshot from Chicago and Kansas City trading floors

Kansas City reports hogs and cattle prices with drops of 15 to 20 cents and top hogs at 5.10 for 190-220 lb animals. Chicago follows with similar declines, lambs steady, and vealers up. New Orleans cotton opens barely steady with late gains, call money hits 2 per cent as Fed actions lift loan rates.

Kansas City Chicago New Orleans Liverpool Poe Call Money New York New York Stock Exchange New York Federal Reserve R Bankers Federal Reserve Bank of New York Atchison New Haven Newark Central Southern Pacific Chicago Northwestern American Telephone Allied Chemical Western Union U. S. Steel American Car National Biscuit Borden Westinghouse Johnso-Mannville

Mrs Jim Williams At Bedside Of Critically Ill Mother

Mrs. Jim Williams of 2214 Lipscomb Street is in Oklahoma City at the bedside of her mother Mrs. S. Chandler who has been critically ill for several weeks. Mrs Avery Rush of 2218 Ong Street is also a daughter of Mrs. Chandler.

Jim Williams Lipscomb Street Oklahoma City S. 5S.chandler Avery Rush Ong Street Chandler

Louisiana Governor Crisis Plays Out in Court Row

Baton Rouge action unfolds as Huey P. Long faces ouster bids after delaying resignation. Lt Governor Cyr vows to defer to courts and avoid trouble while Long presses legal options amid calls for abdication. Precedents cited show governors serving after Senate elections.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Huey P. Long Paul N. Cyr Cyr Shreveport Long United States Senate Alexandra Capitol Washington Senate Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin Johnson California David B. Hill New York Hoke Smith Georgia James L. Alcorn Mississippi Philip Allen Rhode Island

Texas Panhandle Shines At State Fair In Dallas

H M Luna Panhandle exhibit manager declares Texas State Fair best on record despite light attendance. Randall County earns second place narrowly missing first. 54 counties participate. Ed Bishop leads Panhandle exhibit for Dalhart Chamber of Commerce as preparations begin for next year.

Texas Dallas H. M. Luna Panhandle of Texas, Inc Luna Ioée Ed Bishop Dalhart

Disputed Colorado Land To Be Withheld From Homesteads

Interior Department moves to withdraw 20 000 acres in Colorado from homestead entry after adjusting an 1867 Union Pacific railroad grant. Asst Sec Edwards investigates settler protests as Secretary Wilbur is away. Congress may be asked to settle the claims.

Washington Interior Department Colorado Wilbur Edwards Union Pacific Railroad Denver Land Office

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