22 Oct 1929
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1929
Page
1
A terse notice from United Press details a tragedy at Aero Lakes, noting loss of life and ongoing investigations. Authorities have not released full names or circumstances pending inquiries.
The Senate opened at 10 a.m. to discuss proposed increases in tariff rates. The debate touched many industries as the long row over duties aimed to expand beyond administrative issues. Administration leaders sought consensus with limited debate to finish before the special session ends in six weeks.
The Amarillo city commission approved placing on Saturday’s ballot a referendum on municipal ownership of the gas plant. Voters will see For Municipal Ownership of the Gas Plant and Against Municipal Ownership of the Gas Plant, with the water bond vote also on the same ballot. The mayor and commissioners urged a clear, definitive result.
Arthur Brisbane surveys the rise of a new criminal class funded by bootlegging profits and bank intimidation. He notes the Canadian senate ruling on women’s personhood and critiques outdated domestic violence limits, while warning tariff complexities and ongoing Prohibition era issues.
Senate starts debate on tariff rate schedules while a commerce subcommittee hears L Evanson and William Eas on a coast-wise laws inquiry affecting the Philippines. A patronage committee expands investigation into prohibition cases in South Carolina.
President Hoover dedicates a white granite shaft atop a bluff overlooking the Ohio River marking the Pittsburgh to Cairo lock system completion. He praises engineers and contributors, honors Sen. Theodore Burton and Speaker Longworth, and notes absence of Col. Merrill and Capt. Rodgers. Thousands attend in person and by national radio.
Washington claim alleges public officers drained navy oil stocks before Interior Secretary Fall leased Elk Hills in 1922. Defense lawyer Hogan argues leases were for national defense and criticizes prosecutors for patriotism comments. He cites Harding’s naval disarmament aims to curb Japan in Pacific war.
Clem Calhoun, Hutchinson County acting prosecutor, secured a 99 year penitentiary sentence for Clarence French, who pled guilty to the summer slaying of another man in Stinnett. The case marked Calhoun’s first district court trial. Only one county post, a constable position for Borger, remained to be filled after martial law changes last month.
National Bank of Commerce suit to recover 22500 for forged bills was dismissed against Barefield Grain Co. A district court verdict also against G W Boyd for conspiracy. Garnishments recovered about 9000 with 2943 from Plainview First National 2310 from Lubbock National 3030 from Citizens National Bank Lubbock. Charges against remaining co-conspirators pending.
A property owners hearing before the city commission in Amarillo will decide if the Canyon Highway bypass goes via Harrison Street as state plans or cuts through Ong and Hayden streets. A special meeting yesterday approved paving from the Canyon strip to Ong Street to ease travel, with two contracts for the Randall County segment and ongoing protest on the Ong to Harrison section.
Governor Moody cut short his bear hunt in Mexico and returned to Texas last night. Acting Governor Barry Miller remained in Austin with clemency investigations pending Moody's delayed arrival. Miller had faced many applications for clemencies that stalled when Moody was away. Moody planned to stay in El Paso a day or two before resuming duties.
Thomas A. Edison, feeble but content, wore his laurel crown after a day of tribute and a pneumonia illness. He faintly collapsed during a replica of his first laboratory at the Edison Institute of Technology dedication, then regained strength to address a global radio audience and 500 attendees.
The Tri-State Fair Association directors meeting and interested citizens were moved from Thursday to Monday October 28 because the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention opens in El Paso Thursday. Wilbur C. Hawk, the association president, announced the change.
Chicago report says jewels valued at 57 500 disappeared during transit from a loop jewelry store to Mrs. Edward L. Ryerson of Lake Forest. A 17 500 pearl necklace and 40 000 in other gems were allegedly seized from jewelry salesman Louis N. Rose by two armed men aboard a street car.
Tom Shook former police chief of Elec tra Tex facing multiple indictments including two for murder won a venue change for his first robbery with firearms trial. Judge Vincent Stine moved the case to Graham in Young county noting prejudicial publicity potential. Trial likely in December.
Amarillo Parent-Teacher Association leaders respond to Potter County grand jury adjournment with statements from Central Junior High PTA president G S McLellan and Pleasant Valley PTA president N P Taylor. They deny high pressure drives, invite all parents, and emphasize service to children amid accusations of harassment or crime.
A severe Lake Michigan storm battered the western shore with 20 mile per hour sustained winds and gusts up to 50. A drifting oil barge with two men was reported in danger, prompting a coast guard crew led by Chief Mate C. E. Howell to search, fearing the vessel may have gone down.
Steam Heat Garage and more items often decide an outstanding apartment ad from a mediocre one. Amarillo readers search for rentals during peak season and will judge your offer by how attractive the ad appears. Phone 6262.
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