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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1927
Page
1
A reflective column surveys Japan's next naval build up and a mock attack, comments on justice and punishment, and critiques American life. It cites Napoleon and Garrnett Wright, notes beauty spending by U S women, and mentions Illinois delaying a woman’s hanging as moral debate.
Fiery veteran of the diamond Sled Allen has been named manager of the Amarillo Texan baseball club to succeed Joe Kelly. The former major leaguer brings a reputation for developing youngsters and a fierce work ethic, with a long career including time with the St. Louis Browns and in the Texas League.
Denver reports a second week of the I W W strike crippling coal production statewide as strike leaders plan to meet Governor William H. Adams at 10 a m to present their case Mediation and possible arbitration are under consideration with the governor open to hearing both sides and settling the dispute.
Tonight and Wednesday fair with temperatures from as low as 48 to a high near 78. Today’s extremes 78 and 48, compared with 82 and 46 last year. Hourly readings rise from 48 at 7 am to 78 by 1 pm.
Joseph Minter a young telephone lineman was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the death of State Senator Albert E. Bogdon. He was sentenced by Judge Frank C. McDonough to one year in county jail. The killing occurred when Minter found Bogdon in his estranged wife Helen's apartment.
The piece notes political tensions in Oklahoma with Governor Henry S. Johnston facing opposition as insurgents push for a special session. It recalls the John Walton era, contrasting styles and public reaction, and suggests current clashes are mainly within political corridors while the broader electorate shows fatigue.
Executive officers of the Tri-State Fair association will be named at a 3 PM board meeting. Twenty eight directors named last week will select the officers from among themselves, choosing a president two vice presidents a secretary manager and a treasurer.
More than 2,000 bankers representing over seventy billion in assets gathered in Houston for the American Bankers Association session. Melvin A. Traylor of Chicago urged minimal meddling with the Federal Reserve Act while stressing national financial responsibility amid a period of industrial change. James F Burke of Pittsburgh Clearing House warned of an ongoing industrial and social revolution.
The census bureau reports 8,118,978 running bales ginned before October 18, plus 252,078 round bales. Compared with 8,720,859 last year and 9,251,018 in 1925, the season shows lower ginnings though the crop size is rising. State totals include Alabama 77,086 and Texas 288,692. Cotton futures rise over $2 per bale on bullish interpretation in New York.
Mme. Ida Chernoff spoke on weight reduction and care of the complexion during a free health and beauty lecture in the City auditorium. She warned against tobacco and emphasized beauty topics, drawing a larger audience than yesterday.
A brief meeting of the school board was held last night focusing on routine matters. Plans for the two new school buildings in Country Club and Oliver Enkle additions will be ready November 1.
Lieutenant Finch of Selfridge Field Michigan was found guilty of low flying by a court martial in Atlanta. He was fined 50 dollars a month for six months. The case was heard on October 25 at the Green Line area on East Sixth Avenue.
More than 150 tons of structural steel arrived for the 17 story Davidson hotel at Seventh and Tyler street. Unloading began this morning using house-movers trucks and a railroad wrecker. The double basement is completed. steel will be used to third floor, then reinforced concrete to the top with steel girders in the seventeenth floor ballroom. Shipment came from Bethlehem Steel, Steelton, Pa. G B O Rourke supervises for Hughes ORourke Construction of Dallas and Amarillo.
In Lockhart Texas a recess was granted in the sanity hearing of Avery Millikin, convicted of murdering Mrs Virginia Petty in 1926. Counsel seek to file briefs on whether prior testimony or the date of conviction may be admitted. The Texas Supreme Court declined to intervene, denying a mandamus to halt the trial or reshuffle the jury.
Sled Allen is appointed manager of the Amarillo Texans for the next season succeeding Joe Kelly. Allen comes from Lubbock with strong reputations as a virile manager who knows West Texas prospects and has big league experience. No announcement has been made about Kelly’s future role.
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray urged the New York Court of Appeals to grant new trials for the murder of Albert Snyder in Queens Village. They argue Mrs. Snyder was denied a separate trial and claim the original proceedings were shaped by sensational circumstances. Decision is expected in six to seven weeks.
Thursday Friday and Saturday shoppers flock to Rex store for a three day s cent sale. Prices spark interest as bargains draw families and bargain hunters seeking discounts on various goods. Store celebrates strong turnout and early weekend crowds.
Bucharest reports a plot to reinstate exiled Prince Carol on the Romanian throne over King Michael. Martial law is proclaimed to curb activity as M Mihai Manoilescu is arrested for alleged plot links. Carol is living near Paris and will face a military court martial.
I. C. Dewitt, a leading Amarillo police detective, resigned yesterday afternoon. Lack of harmony with his superiors was cited as the reason.
Indiana Supreme Court upholds LaPorte County ruling denying D. C. Stephenson habeas corpus release. Stephenson, former Klan grand dragon, serves life for murder. 1 cent sale promotion noted in report.
The Amarillo Lions Club adopts a goal to bring all crippled children from Amarillo and surrounding counties to a free clinic next Tuesday. Dr Hurl McBride and a team from Oklahoma City will run the event in cooperation with Potter County Medical Society and other groups. No surgery will be performed. exams only.
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