Roosevelt on Stand in Teapot Dome Lease Trial
Theodore Roosevelt Jr former assistant secretary of the navy testified as a government witness in the Teapot Dome lease case involving Albert Fall and Warren Sinclair. He said he learned of the full lease in late April 1922 and that plans involved off set wells. He was on the stand five minutes and then excused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Navy
Interior Department
Teapot Dome
Roberts
Roosevelt
Martin W. Littleton
Sinclair
General Board
Higher Court Rules On Homicide Charge
The Texas Criminal Appeals Court ruled the trial judge must instruct juries on aggravated assault and intent to kill when a nonfatal weapon is used in homicide. Ben H. Collins’s 15 year murder conviction was reversed and remanded for this reason. The decision follows a case where Frank M. Howard was killed by a pen knife blade. Proceedings also listed several affirmations, a denied rehearing, and an appeal dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Criminal Appeals Court
Ben H. Collins
Terry County
Frank M. Howard
Howard
Nat program hosts Mme Chernoff for health lecture night
Mme Ida Chernoff appears as guest on Nat program titled A Night in China. She conducts health and beauty lectures under Globe and News auspices and promotes dancing as a healthy recreation for grace and beauty. A new Worth handbag with outside pockets is also shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Ida Chernoff
The
Globe and News
China
Mme. Chernoff
Old Tack's Plan for a Bigger Better Amarillo
The list outlines a comprehensive civic program for Amarillo including lower utility rates, public amenities, extended parks, a municipal swimming pool, traffic and infrastructure upgrades, and tighter regulation of city drivers. It calls for a cleaner city with more parks and trees, and aims to make Amarillo more livable for residents while expanding public services and lowering costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
San Jacinto
St Ban
Tactless Texan column weaves letters and local quirks
A reader writes from Texas about critics and family roots in Missouri and Louisiana. The column muses on jail life, hotel dining, radio, and a mayoral resignation, then shifts to a grim UK case of a father who drowned his dying daughter and sparked a national debate.
Far North pictures shown free to Amarillo schoolchildren
Captain L. L. Lane sails into Amarillo with eight reels of Arctic expedition film. The screenings, arranged by W. H. Holmes for public and school audiences, revive memories of Stefansson’s party bones found in 1923 and the American flag planted on Herald Island.
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America
Amarillo
Hi. A
Sidney Snow
L. L. Lane
Arctic
Stefansson
United States
Herald Island
Captain Lane
Pastora
Holmes
North Pole
Steffernsson
Rock
H. A. Snow
Mr. Holmes
Alaska
Plains Masons Ready for El Paso Visit
Large delegations from Panhandle towns including Berger Pampa Amarillo and Shamrock travel to El Paso for the forty fourth Scottish Rite reunion and degrees. A special car will carry Amarillo and Panhandle Masons at a reduced one and a half fare round trip. More than 75 applications were sent to El Paso after recent lodge visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Plains
el Paso
Amarillo
Panhandle
Berger
Pampa
J. O. Galerie
H. J. Line
Supreme Council
Scottish Rite
Washington
Court of Honor
Oscar P. Nicholson
Shamrock
Will of W. J. McDonald Leaves 1 250 000 to Texas Univ
Texas Supreme Court grants writ of error in Florence Rogers et al suit challenging validity of W. J. McDonald’s will that left 1.25 million dollars to the University of Texas for an astronomical observatory. The piece also includes unrelated notes and humorous items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Austin
Tex
State Supreme Court
Florence Rogers
W. J. McDonald
University of Texas
Amarillo Dairy Inspection Shows 65 of 97 Grade A
Dairy inspector F M Shields reports 65 of 97 Amarillo dairies are Grade A after city wide sampling for the annual state inspection led by M Pier son. Last year 66 dairies operated with 14 Grade A. Current counts include 65 Grade A, 20 Grade B, and 3 Grade C dairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
F. M. Shields
Shields
M. Pierson
Ancient munitions shortages threaten U S war capability
Chattanooga report quotes Assistant Secretary of War Hanford MacNider warning that out of date munitions could leave the army and navy helpless in war. He urged immediate congressional action to authorize a new munitions supply while a nationwide factory survey shows mixed trade conditions and employment shifts across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Army
Navy
Hanford Mac Nider
National Manufacturers’ Association
Congress
Mac- Nider
Madame Chernoff Addresses Amarillo Women’s Club
Madame Chernoff spoke on publicizing and delivering results at the Amarillo Business and Professional Women's Club dinner in the Amarillo Hotel. More than sixty five members and guests attended. poems by Mrs. A. H. Gibson were read and welcomed. Special guests included Mrs. Collin of Dallas and Mrs. King and Mrs. Baer of Pueblo with Mrs. O’Brien of Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Chernoff
Amarillo
Amarillo Hotel
Mme. Chernoff
A. H. Gibson
Marilla C. Dyer
Jack Eldridge
Dallas
Josephine Colline
Jewell Baer
Pueblo
Colorado
Mise O’brien
Fort Worth
What They Write To Tack A Word For Joan Moore
A Constant Reader praises John Moore of the Amarillo Globe for his appealing column style and thoughtfulness. He notes Moore also writes real estate union and railroad news and asks why he does not publish his column more often. The writer mentions Moore’s Texas roots and Alabama origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Moore
Amarillo Globe
Denar
John Moore
Texas
Mr. Moore
The
Globe
Union
Moore
Alabama
Tack readers recall Ennis homestead and city ties
A letter recounts a weekend trip from Dallas to Ennis and Amarillo memories. The writer notes family ties to Ennis, mentions Holder Fuqua and local gossip, plus old friends and a deputy sheriff. He praises Tack’s column and invites further tales from readers on the Great West Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Ennis
John Chesnutt
W. H. Fuqua
Holder Fuqua
Fuqua
Aud
Crosby
Cummings Creek
Air mail pilot claim sparks Amarillo airport debate
Local letter defends Amarillo aviation history against Earle Covington's charge of lacking a landing field and service station. The writer notes Amarillo has hosted a field since May 16, 1926 and points to nine planes serviced last week with an average of over one plane daily year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Amarillo
News-Globe
Earle Ovington
Air Mail
Ryan Brougham
Bivins Field
United States
O. E. Beasley
Aly
Ligit
Robth
Gray
Tassel Neckline Evening Gown Gains Distinction
A brocaded evening gown features a circular flared skirt and a sharply pointed gold decolletage. A tassel hangs from the center, creating a distinctive focal point in the design.
Just Folks by Edgar Guest Aims at Better Work
Poem excerpt praises workers who excel to please their boss. It argues success comes from effort and skill, earning the boss’s approval. The piece notes that a diligent worker brightens the boss’s mood and improves the workplace atmosphere.
Market report from Fort Worth Oklahoma City and Chicago livestock
Fort Worth hogs steady to 10.50 top with calves and cattle mixed. Oklahoma City cattle steady with grass steers to 10.00 and hogs down. Chicago hogs uneven with early bids around 10.75 and cattle at varied levels. sheep mixed with fat lambs near 14.75.
East St. Louis Livestock Prices Report
East St. Louis market reports on October 26 show hogs 15,000 head slow with top at 10.80, pigs 8.50 to 9.00, packing sows 8.00 to 78.50. Cattle 5,100, calves 1,500 slow. natives 10.26 to 13.76, fat heifers 8.00 to 10.50, cutters 4.75 to 16.00, vealers 15.75. Sheep 2,000 steady. lambs 13.00 to 13.25, fat ewes 4.60 to 5.50.
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Fort Worth
Associated Press
Chicago
Missouri
East ST. Louis
The
Chicago grain market rallies on U S price gap
Chicago trading opened with buying based on lower United States wheat prices versus Winnipeg and Liverpool. Initial weakness faded as predicted Argentine frosts did not arrive, lifting markets above yesterday’s close while corn oats and provisions eased with corn at 144%c early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Winnipeg
Liverpool
Argentina
New York Cotton Opens Steady After Small Decline
The New York cotton market opened steady with a slight 1 to 9 point decline amid disappointing Telexport cables and favorable southern weather. Initial offerings were absorbed and buying by traders pushed December 20.32 to 20.74 and March 20.62 to 21.02, up 25 to 34 points, with prices near those levels after the first hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
New Orleans Cotton Surges After Weather Report
Cotton prices climbed after the opening as the weekly weather and crop report suggested picking was nearly finished across most of the belt. December hit 21.00, January 21.05, and March 21.22, with gains of about 32 to 34 points over yesterday's close before partial profit taking trimmed intraday advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Associated Press
Liverpool
Potatoes and metals markets report from Chicago and New York
Potatoes show mixed regional prices with Wisconsin and Minnesota values around 1.40 to 1.85 per cwt. Bar silver quoted at 56 1 2 cents, Mexican dollars at 42 3 4 cents. Foreign exchange rates posted for Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Japan and Canada with current levels.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red River
Ohio
Idaho
The
New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Tokyo
Montreal
Industrial names list from a historical OCR segment
An OCR fragment lists numerous company names including American Can, American Locomotive, Bethlehem Steel, Chicago & Northwestern, Chrysler, General Electric, General Motors, Du Pont, International Harvester, and others. The legible items suggest a catalog-like roster of corporate names with partial obscurities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Can
Eseerereeeenesesers
American Locomotive
Anaconda Copper
Atchison, Topeka & 8S
LRTI
Baltimore
Ohio
Houston
Hudson Motors
Hopp Motors
Mminois Central
Benefit Vocal Concert At Central Presbyterian Draws Large Amarillo Crowd
A large audience gathered at Amarillo's Central Presbyterian Church last night to hear Arthur Dunham organist Barre Hill baritone and Marie Jones Wolfram as accompanist. The program blended classical and semi classical pieces with a popular number. Proceeds benefited the Children's Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Central Presbyterian Church
Arthur Dunham
Barre Hill
Marie Jones Wolfram
Judge Resents Late Night Call at 3 A.M.
Police Judge E A McKinnon voiced frustration at being awakened at 3 in the morning by a young man seeking help. The judge confronted the intoxicated caller at his doorway delivering a sharp lecture before the visitor retreated to a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. McKinnon
McKinnon
Health Board Passes Order On Stray Dogs
City Board of Health in regular session last night ordered dogs within the city restrained and any running loose to be impounded or killed. The board cited a rabies epidemic as a public health menace. Attendees included Dr. R. M. Walker and several other physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Health
R. M. Walker
M. L. Fuller
E. A. Johnson
D. S. Marsalis
A. F. Lumpkin
Prunes Stuffed with Cheese Make Delicious Salad
Big blue German plums, known as prunes, are stuffed with cheese and nuts and pi mento. Serve with French dressing for a flavorful salad.
Rail shares lead early rise as GM bonds back bulk
New York stock letter reports opening gains with Chesapeake and Ohio up four points and Missouri Pacific and Erie higher. General Motors climbs on earnings, while International Shoe Case Threshing and International Harvester also advance. foreign exchanges show a weak marks drop and firm sterling near $4.86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Chesapeake and Ohio
Missouri Pacific
Erie
Cache du Pont
General Electric
General Motors
Steel Corporation
International Shoe
Case Threshing Machine
Philadelphia Company
International Harvester
New York Ce
Atchison, Lackawanna
Illinois de Wabash
France
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J. E. Stewart
Jefferson
Leo Cherrier
Potter
John Green
Liberty
Nat Hoff
Archer
J. B. Nelson
Lubbock
T. L. Vaughn
Johnson
Buddie Fisher
Hale
Elgin E. Clayton
Freestone
Juan Broquette
Jim Wells
May Easton
Galveston
C. Fuller
Nat
Worth
Tarry Milady
Old Tack
Bill
Louisiana
Wiley
Globe Office
Wiley’s
Bivins
Salvation Army
Nelson
Welfare Society
O. W
Sam
England
Albert Davies
Davies
A. Booster
Far North
Plains Masons
Tom Thumb
Wil
Eaaen Milcacet
Hanford Macnider
Woman’s Club
E. R. Tack
Kansas
Great West Plains
By Je Ery Amasch
the Boy
the Boss
Edgar A. Guest
Oklahoma Livestock
Oklahoma City
James E. Bennett & Co
Hill
Dunham
Presbyterian Church
Health Board
International Nickel
International Paper
Kansas City Southern
Kennecott Copper
Ous
Miami Copper
Middle States
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Seane
Montgomery Ward & Co
Nash Motors Crewes
Ohio Oil
Peewee
Packard Motor
Pan-American Pet
Trans B
Answeereseeee
Phillips Petroleum
of America
Republic Iron & Steel
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Seas Shell Union Oil
Simms Petroleum
Sinclair Cons
Skelly
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Senene
Stewart Warner
Studebaker
Texas & Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Victor
Wees
Willys-Overlan
Woolworth
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