24 Oct 1929
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1929
Page
1
In Brussels a would be assassin fired at 9:45 AM near the unknown soldier’s tomb as Crown Prince Humbert of Italy and Princess Marie Jose of Belgium faced a narrow peril just after a royal engagement proclamation stirred Belgium.
Arthur Brisbane weighs in on religious grouping in civic honors and notes a New Jersey bootleg fort supplying rum amid high costs of living. He also reports a sagging teamsters strike against oil companies as workers return, while organized labor battles organized capital.
Harbor Grace reports a fragment of airplane wreckage found at sea after a trans Atlantic crossing attempt. Urban F. Diteman Jr. disappears after departure from Harbor Grace bound for London in a Barling monoplane.
Mrs. Virie Lester, 32, was shot twice at her home two hours after filing a complaint against her estranged husband Clay Lester, 35. He surrendered at police headquarters minutes after voting and was charged. he promised to tell all tomorrow.
John Maynard Lumber Co advertises building contacts while Griggs ambulance lists phone 4311. For radiator work call 4469 at 515 W. 6. The Daisy Pushers play tonight at 8 30 in the High School auditorium.
New York show girl Ione Ord, companion of artist Jack Kraft, collapses by Kraft's shallow river grave near New Orleans after viewing his body. She later offers a statement implying jealousy may have motivated another man, while authorities withhold details. Kraft's death is described as a bullet wound found in his chest, initially suspected as a suicide.
The trial of Alexander Pantages moves toward completion as Eunice Pringle testifies denouncing the alleged attack and denying she was the aggressor in the cubby hole near his offices. Pantages claims she sought to be alone with him and began tearing at his clothes.
Amarillo chamber directors, urged by Mayor Ernest Thompson and Commissioners, vote on a resolution endorsing cheaper city gas. Eight approved the resolution while three dissented citing fear it implied support for municipal ownership. Two hours of discussion followed before the vote.
Fire at Consolidated Film Industries in Hollywood destroys master films and lab equipment, 50 flee in intervals, one man Albert Lund dies en route to hospital. Marshall Ratliff on death row claims insanity from witnessing executions, mother seeks hearing. Judge set for next Wednesday.
The final section of paving between Amarillo and Pampa in Carson County from White Deer to Kingsmill was opened to traffic this morning. The completed route gives continuous pavement from Amarillo to the eastern edge of Carson County about fifty miles.
Bill Booth faces car theft charges in Amarillo after arrest by Plainview officers last night. Sheriff Bill Thompson will escort Booth back to Amarillo today for court proceedings.
The city commission turned down a proposed 15 percent cut for small users and 10 percent for higher brackets. Domestic rates would drop from 40 to 38 cents per 1000 cubic feet for the first 30 000 feet, next slabs cut to 20 cents, and 2 000 000 cubic feet band to 18 cents. Rates above 2 000 000 feet would stay unchanged. Five customers are unaffected. The denial was conveyed to Nelson K. Moody of Prairie Oil and Gas in his hotel room.
City officials and the chamber of commerce pursue state and federal aid to cover two thirds of the Canyon highway project from Ong Street to Randall County pavement. The plan aims to extend help beyond the current stretch, potentially backing concrete paving citywide with homeowners paying one fourth of the surface cost. Bids for 36 blocks and Thirty-Sixth Avenue work are postponed to the next meeting.
A benefit performance by the Sandies Pep squad titled The Daisy Pushers is set for tonight in the high school auditorium at 8 30. Proceeds support the squad and school activities.
Advertising for cabinet and carpenter work. M. C. Hancock based at 1024 West Sixth, contact Blackburn's ambulance at phone 2322-4. Local real estate and service listing style with emphasis on tradesman availability.
Jurors in the Fall bribery trial began deliberations on whether Secretary of the Interior in the Harding era took a $100,000 bribe from Edward L. Doheny to lease Elk Hills Naval Oil Reserve. Justice Hitz admonished jurors to be fair on the merits, not merciful, with mercy only a personal feeling.
A lighthearted note urges hosts to consult Help Wanted for a party maid to handle decorations refreshments and other details calling 6262 for arrangements.
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