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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
2
A cow speaks on weather, worms through human worry about wet feet and field snow. The farmer frets over winter costs and summer pests while prices for wheat and coffee rise and stocks fall, revealing timeless rural anxieties.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald arrives in Ottawa to hold private talks arranged by Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King at Kingmere, near Ottawa. The discussions mirror prior talks with President Hoover and focus on closer cooperation in economic affairs per the British prime minister’s Toronto speech.
Mathison county judge Tom Green County and senators Moore Woodward lead a Texas trip inviting county judges and officials to learn about state parks and the Pan American highway. Delegates include five newspaper representatives and two Monte rey reps, with aims to boost awareness among citizens and state agencies for Palo Duro Canyon and missing highway links.
The city commission weighs pivotal issues as the water question draws local concern while the gas matter dwarfs it with millions at stake. Citizens compare the significance to choosing between a rabbit and a carnivorous beast. The water election involves about $200,000 in question.
The writer predicts a booming Amarillo as the city commission moves quickly on water bonds and other matters. The piece notes visits by Nelson Moody and judges, praises Chief McDowell, and jokes about a town full of activity while requesting patience for residents. It also shares local anecdotes from Buck Miller’s missing dog to a rattlesnake bet and a humorous tale about matrimony and a marching soldier.
In Fort Worth a boy earning 9.62 dollars weekly killed his foreman after enduring abuse at work. His mother testified the teen, urged to stay by a ill father, used his father’s pistol to shoot Howard Colwell. Attorneys prepared closing arguments.
The body of S S Hughes, 45, killed by a gravel slide at the Fort Worth and Denver Railway gravel pit near Channing, is held at N S Griggs & Sons while relatives are sought. A co-worker survived up to the knees as a dynamite blast ended work. The railway company has no info on Hughes's relatives, believed his widow lives in Colorado.
The White House announced the appointment of Richard J. Hopkins of Topeka to be United States district judge for the Kansas district. He succeeds Judge George T. McDermott, moved to the United States circuit court earlier this year.
A letter from confined men in cell block No 1 express gratitude for fried pies supplied by J A Simpson. The brief note thanks the donor for a simple, welcome treat in the county jail.
Benny Fox announced plans for rest after his 100 hour vigil at a furniture store Pole sit. He expects a large crowd at a Capitol Hotel parade led by the Capitol Hotel orchestra and prizes for top dancers. Fox reports 14182 calls mainly from female fans and says he will dance with many girls then take a cold bath before the parade.
Borger law returned and will not be freed when troops depart. It is believed the twelve named individuals will remain held until trial under General Order Six. The list includes Cal Baird J D Lee D T Blassingame Sam Jones John Harkness John Ware G Louis Crim Leroy Demp ee Don McCombs H O Taylor F Cleveland and T A Board.
Borger reports a shake up of county and city offices as Governor Moody withdraws troops after District Attorney John A. Holmes's assassination. C O Moore named county sheriff and Albert Mace as city police chief replacing many predecessors. George W Hoff acquitted in liquor possession case as grand jury weighs Holmes murder evidence and awaits orderly troop departure.
The headless body of a woman was located in Greenburgh near St Andrews Golf Club, with a diamond ring and a removed stone ring as clues. The medical examiner says she died some time before. Police seek the head to identify her amid a second Greenburgh murder in a month following Elsa Marshall’s killing.
A solid red Irish setter pup about four and a half months old is missing and answers to Tack. A reward is offered for her return. Please call 4736 if found. Signed W H at 3909 Fountain Terragg.
Russian troops retreated to the frontier after penetrating over 100 miles inland along the Sungari river to near Ulan and Fugdin. Chinese Sungari river forces reported the invasion end and said Soviet marines logged the granary at Linkianghsien before withdrawal.
Courthouse records show property transfers including Paul A Pyeatt to V Paine in Glen lot 5 block 69 for 1050 dollars and Ida V Allen acquiring lot 11 block 199 S J Hts for 2850. Vehicle registrations list multiple Amarillo autos and trucks with owners and makes. Reno rumor notes Lady Mary Heath seeking a divorce in Reno.
The article describes France cutting one billion in taxes focusing first on large families, with wage tax relief. It notes Dr Frederick Tilney of Columbia warns headaches are serious and cautions on medicine. It mentions wine tour by European doctors in Gironde and muses on historic figures and Ramsay MacDonald in Canada.
Chicago police seek Frank Biege once tied to Capone in Arkansas murder case. The Hot Springs slaying of Preston B. Austin prompted Texas and Arkansas authorities to pursue Biege after his bond release and prior gangland killings in Chicago. His wife implicated Capone in McSwiggin's death.
The passage asserts that the public can judge a leader by his words and voice on radio. It praises Ramsay MacDonald and argues the nation's direction depends on its people rather than the governing party. It extols a balanced Empire led by any major party under intelligent leadership.
Mrs Johnanna Nicolai 75 mother of Mrs W E Sloan of 1507 Washington Street died at her home this morning at 9 o clock after years of ill health. A native of Germany she came to the United States at age 12 and had lived in Amarillo many years. Survived by three daughters Mrs Sloan Mrs Edith Fowler Oklahoma City and Mrs C S Weber Hackenback N J. Lutheran church member. Body in state at N S Griggs & Sons pending funeral plans.
A pursuit group of six Army planes, three Hawks and three Falcon, landed at Amarillo Municipal Field at 11 this morning and departed at noon. Commanded by First Lieut. H. A. Moore, they came from Brooks Field San Antonio on a practice flight to Denver and back. Officers included first lieutenants L. J. Carr E. D. Perrin L. S. Smith G. H. Taylor and J. W. Andrews.
President Hoover appoints James R. Garfield of Cleveland former interior secretary as chairman of a new federal commission on conservation and management of the public domain. Other members expected to be named within about ten days.
W. C. Cowboy Mumford and Dan Tucker were arrested near the U S Helium plant for violating liquor laws. About 86 gallons of whiskey were found in their car. Mumford missed an earlier trial, was rearrested in South Texas, and is to stand trial in district criminal court Friday in Amarillo.
The Daily News admits an error in this morning's edition calling R. F. Nicholson a negro bell hop. Nicholson worked as a bell boy at the Herring Hotel during his arrest and had previously driven taxicabs, with Amarillo residence noted for several years.
The text notes a tension in liquor law as Section 6 requires permits to manufacture sell transport or prescribe liquor while permits are not needed for purchase for medicinal use with physician prescription. Sheppard’s push to penalize liquor purchases alarms many who fear enforcing purchase bans could undermine the prohibition movement.
President Hoover plans an Armistice Day speech on November 11 in Washington under American Legion auspices, announced from the White House. Hopkins is named as a potential judge candidate.
Hogs 7,000 head with steady to weak prices. top 9.50 for 210 to 250 lb carcasses. Cattle and calves 4,800 head with beef steers steady to weak. slaughter steers 12.00 to 15.50, 950 to 1,100 lb at 12.28 to 16.00. fed yearlings 12.50 to 16.00. heifers 11.50 to 15.00. cows 7.75 to 10.00. stocker and feeder steers 9.50 to 12.25. lambs 11.75.
Chicago market report lists hogs at 28 000 head with 10 to 20 cent declines and top at 9.75, cattle 9 000 head with varied moves, steers and heifers in the 13.00 to 15.50 range, vealers to 15.50, stocker and feeder steers 10.25 to 11.75, and sheep 13 000 with lambs 12.25 to 18.28 and ewes 4.00 to 5.50.
East St. Louis Illinois October 17 hogs about 16 000 down 10 cents with 160 to 240 pounders at 9.65 to 9.75 packed sows 8.15 to 8.25 cattle 3 000 calves 1 800 native steers 8.00 to 9.25 heifers 18.26 to 13.75 cows 7.25 to 8.25 sheep 1 000 steady indications.
Fort Worth notes hogs at 9.00 top for medium to good lights with 8.50 to 8.85 bulk. Hogs steady to 10c lower. Cattle and calves receipts 5200 with 2200 calves. slaughter steers 8.75 to 10.25, cows 6.00 to 7.00, bulls 6.75 to 7.00, stockers 9.00 to 10.25, calves around 39.00. Sheep 300 with feeder lambs 10.00 and truck lambs 10.75 to 11.25.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a 1 point to 1 point gain expected, then fell as selling continued. By midmorning December reached 18.05 and March 18.44, down about 6 to 10 points from opening, with trade buying and southern hedging shaping activity.
New Orleans market shows light activity with Liverpool trade arriving as anticipated. Dealers note limited demand and steady prices as exporters assess fiber outlook amid mixed overseas signals.
The cotton market opened irregularly with parity shifts from 1 point gain to 1 point loss. Trade buying steadied briefly before weather optimism and stock concerns spurred further declines with December around 17.90, January near 18 cents, and March near 18.27 amid renewed selling.
Liverpool spot cotton shows fair demand and barely steady prices with American grades listed. Sales reach 7 000 bales including 2 500 American. receipts 24 000 with 18 500 American. Futures closed quiet with October 9.66 and July 9.87.
Chicago grain markets opened weak but rebounded as sensational Argentina crop estimates and active domestic mills supported wheat. Corn showed independent strength with an early drop followed by gains, while outs were easy and provisions moved upward.
Poultry market report from Chicago on October 17 shows hens weak and springs steady with fowls at 25 cents, springs 23 cents, roosters 20 cents, turkeys 20 to 30 cents, ducks 19 to 22 cents, and geese at 20 cents.
Butter unsettled with creamery extras at 45 cents and standards 43 per lb. Extra firsts 42 14 to 44 cents, firsts 39 to 40 1 4 cents, seconds BTABBYC. Eggs firm with extra firsts 48 to 44 cents, graded firsts 41 to 42 cents, current firsts 38 to 40 cents, ordinary firsts 34 to 37 cents.
The stock market opened irregular after a sharp decline yesterday with many issues slipping. Major losses included Standard Gas & Electric 3.14 points and Missouri Pacific 2.4. Notable gains appeared for Anchor Glass 4.14 and Atchison 2.%, while utilities faced renewed bear selling following a committee report urging careful security selection.
A lengthy list shows percentages for multiple firms including Consolidated Gas of NY, Chicago & Alton, Chicago & Northwestern, Columbia Graphophone, Crucible Steel, Continental, Curtiss, Laem Electric Power, Fox Films, General Electric, General Motors, Goodyear, International Harvester, Johns Manville, Kennecott Copper, Northwestern, Nash Motors, New York Central, Pennsylvania, Pullman, U S Steel, Westinghouse and others. Trade references include energy, manufacturing and transport entities with varied performance signals and noted shares or indexes.
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