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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1930
Page
2
A breezy diary entry details tea plans at the Tack villa with hot and iced tea, tea cakes, sardine sandwiches, and a hot supper for guest Miss Garden. The writer jokes about social status, fears of Miss Garden’s arrival, and parodies Hoover era economics, with local business chatter about Pampa and Dalhart.
A comic clash over a battle and massacre is relayed against a rural backdrop with a boy and teacher exchange. The column lists several lost items including a purple glass rosary with a gold cross found at a beauty school, a gold pin with WW initials, and a brown purse with a silver vanity case found in a garage. It also notes social invites to a masked ball at Polly Garden and a tea for Miss Mary Garden, plus a call about long distance phone etiquette and a missing black cocker spaniel with a $2 reward, along with a brown purse return plea from Mrs. Partney and a rifle of misadventure with live decoys. The column closes with a request to return a black handbag containing baby clothes and a letter from Borger.
Governor Dan Moody condemned "inspired newspaper articles" about state board of control bids and warned Adrian Pool of El Paso remains under consideration. He noted the appointment would wait until the board finalizes its budget in December.
Lemoyne B. Cornelius a 27 year old radio operator at station KMAC Bluebonnet Hotel was found dead in the stations broadcasting room early today apparently electrocuted by a short circuit His body lay on the floor with headphones on his ears his neck and back broken and his body severely burned in what authorities described as a fatal accident
A letter from Amarillo workers describes bus-run commutes to the Canadian River bridge near town, aided by Safety First Bus Company manager A. E. Gosnell. The Union Bridge Co superintendent warns riders they will be fired, sparking debate on workers’ rights and transportation options. The writer advises caution and suggests buying a used car, while another reader blasts a critic of farmers, defending work life and costs.
Toledo dispatch reports an ambulance rushing to a hospital collided with a car killing two sisters, brides of a few months, and injuring a third woman near death. The two sisters Mary Emch 18 of Pemberville and Ethel Langerman 19 of Woodville died after being pulled from the burning vehicle. Anna Clark 42 of the car was hurled 20 feet to a building and survived only by a narrow margin if at all.
Aiello dies en route to hospital after a multiple gunfire attack from apartment windows across the street. Police note possible Capone links and Unione Siciliane power struggles as motives or collateral fallout. witnesses describe gunmen fleeing in a sedan and a follow-up auto with stolen plates found burning later.
A county-wide celebration in Hale Center marked the completion of 40 miles of pavement north and south through Hale county with general street improvements. Dr. J. Underwood presided at a meeting attended by about 3,000 people as Plainview and Lubbock Chambers of Commerce joined the event, with the Plainview Band in attendance.
The page reports Hill and his late father Percival Hill selling cigarettes with bold ads while September sales dip nationwide. G W Hill posts a surge from 1929. It notes an eclipse study on Ninafau Island and compares prosperity to the sun’s brief dark spell. A Bronx Prudential agency robbery ends with 22 staff moved, money taken, and shotguns used.
On the liner France Coste greeted reporters after a five hour wait. Madame Mary Coste stood beside the Georgian princess as the famed aviator received correspondents. No American woman was aboard to attract his attention.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Port Columbus at 10 20 am completing a survey flight for the new Trans continental Air Mail line set to inaugurate tomorrow. He was forced back to Bettis Field after fog and clouds blocked the route. Australian aviatrix Mrs Keith Miller left Albuquerque for Wichita aiming to set a west east flight record after weather delays and propeller repairs from a prior landing in Winslow Arizona.
A revolution in a 40 million population country, larger than the United States, topples the government. The defection of Copacabana fortress garrison and the third regiment at Rio de Janeiro favors rebels. Leite De Castro defected to the revolution to spare bloodshed. The new leader is a military man, previously not prominent in the uprising. Federal and revolutionary forces confront each other along the Parana Sao Paulo border as talks begin for a provisional government.
Chief of Police Robert F Reed says Mrs O Loughlin implicated three others in the murder while crying I did it I alone am responsible Take me out and hang me The step mother who cooked at the house broke down then an attorney arrived Six others including Frank O Loughlin son and city detective were questioned as the prisoner demanded a sanity test
Hungry and homeless 18 men sought shelter in the city jail on Thursday night. Ladies' Auxiliary of the Temple Israel served hot meals, described by Police Chief McDowell as substantial and well received, a treat amid hardship.
New London Conn October 24 The speed boat Helen believed to be a rum runner was fired on and sunk early today off Napatree Point near Watch Hill R I and the speed boat Pueblos was captured by coast guardsmen Both craft were Bridgeport built Lieut Jewell in command of the CG 184 said the Helen crew of the 35 footer were uninjured The other patrol boat engaged was the CG 234
Creed Taylor aged 43, deputy governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and former Mobile banker, died from injuries suffered when a fire gutted his home. He died today after injuries from yesterday’s blaze.
The Torreblanca orchestra, Mexico’s premiere ensemble, presents a vivid program of national music with flashing costumes and distinctive instruments. Soloists Maria Romero and Jose de Arratia headline a lineup including Los Trovaadores del Bajio, Charros Mexicanos, and Lupe and Rico in ranchero dance numbers.
Kansas City hogs 6,000 head active and steady to 10 cents lower top 9.45, cattle 1,000 head with calves 600, killing classes steady to strong, fed yearlings up to 12.50, steers 9.60 to 13.00, heifers 9.25 to 12.50, cows 5.00 to 7.25, vealers 6.00 to 10.50, stockers 6.50 to 9.00. Sheep 8,000 head, lambs 87.25 to 8.00, ewes 2.25 to 3.76, feeders 6.00. Chicago hogs 16,000 steady, top 9.90, cattle 2,500 steady, steers 10.25 to 13.50, cows 5.50 to 8.00, stockers 6.75 to 8.75, lambs 7.00 to 8.50, sheep 4.50 to 7.50. East St Louis hogs 9,500 mostly 10c lower, top 9.80. cattle 700, calves 700, feeders 6.00 to 10.50. sheep 1,000 weak to lower. Fort Worth hogs 400, top 9.25, cattle 8,900 steady, slaughter steers 5.00 to 6.85, fat cows 3.50 to 4.00, calves 6.75 to 8.00, sheep light.
A playful tale shows a janitor's sudden illness causing chaos as fires go out, mail piles up, and tasks stall. With no one to fill the post, the office grumbles at missing messages and scattered orders, highlighting how small duties uphold organization and leadership.
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