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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
2
Narrator plans to leave for the plains country, homesick after a week in Chicago. He notes Chicago’s summer drought woes and a dusty afternoon that limited visibility to the nineteenth story, reflecting city life and vibes amid travel.
A civic plea warns motorists to stay clear of fire scenes in Amarillo as crowds hinder firemen and ambulances. The piece emphasizes the danger to life and property when people chase fires, urging residents to avoid blocking streets and to allow emergency crews to work without interference.
Vernon Texas October trial testimony places Mrs Lankford at the Tipton home with a pistol after hearing a scuffle and two gunshots. Dave Williams testified he saw her with the weapon and helped deputies arrest her, later finding her unclothed in an alley behind the house. Other officials and earlier witnesses were recalled to review earlier remarks.
A Wes forecast piece muses on cold waves and rain or sleet while lampooning pidgin weather talk. The writer recalls old English usage and laments missing sewing machines, grandmothers with thimbles, and seamstresses as he wonders at rising living costs.
A collage of yesterday’s news notes retail strength, low carloadings, and a five year outlook. It mentions New York loans at three quarters of a percent for six months, Civil War farming roots, and lighthearted showbiz gossip about Mae Weet Gary Cooper and others. It closes with a remark on 400000 pro- and other clipped items.
The U S fleet completed a speed test through the Panama Canal and prepared to sail for California at daybreak Monday. The convoy began through the canal Tuesday morning and reached the Pacific end by yesterday afternoon. Afterward, 50 commercial ships entered the canal, some delayed for two days.
The item blends homegrown weather proverbs with practical notes about Amarillo’s location and a Brady Schoolhouse carnival planned for Friday night October 26. Proceeds fund hot lunches for Brady schoolchildren.
A collection of reader letters requests for help and personal notices. Mrs Luttrell and six children appeal for donations after the father's death in an auto crash. A jobless 19 year old seeks work and a home address is given. A reader asks for a man eating dog and others offer two Persian kittens for giving away.
Globe Washington correspondent notes many issues in play beyond federal doles and New Deal allegiances. Vivid items include Up ton Sinclair’s Golden Gate plot, Farley and Smith transplant theories, bachelorhood as campaign hinge, and cuts in New Mexico and Wisconsin races.
Cronin sold for far more than 139000 dollars and will earn a five year contract with a tremendous salary. Eddie Collins, Boston general manager, confirmed the purchase and Cronin will replace Bucky Harris as manager. Babe Ruth unlikely to succeed Connie Mack with Athletics, Ruth says he aims to remain Athletics manager past his eightieth birthday.
In Austin on Oct 26 hunger strikers left the state capitol after an all day vigil concluding with a promise of rechecking their cases. Jap Lucas of Athens offered to conduct the examination for 40 protesters, part of 1700 Travis County residents removed from relief rolls due to a relief administration change.
Senator Joe T. Robinson, Democratic Leader from Arkansas, warned in Little Rock that war in Europe seems near at hand though not imminent. He cited unrest abroad and noted Europe lacks funds and credit to sustain a conflict, reflecting on his Europe trip and return.
During National Girl Scout week October 28 to November 3 the Paramount Theater will screen the sound motion picture "Girl Scout Weekends" as an added attraction to the regular bill on Saturday Sunday and Monday. The film was shot at Camp Andree in New York and follows Amarillo Girl Scouts on adventures and fun.
Mrs. R. R. Swindell of the Academy of Music and Art will sing for the T. Newton Hill Bible Class at the First Christian Church. The class meets at 9 40 a m in the new stone unit with Judge W E Gee and Dr R C Snodgrass as teachers. Singing will be led by H A Shaw and Miss Doris Shaw.
Reported mob movement from Brewton Alabama toward Marianna for Claude Neal the confessed attacker and slayer of Lola Cannidy a 20 year old Marianna girl. Neal reportedly lynched en route while mobs threaten further action as authorities move him to Pensacola and Brewton for safety and confession.
Peter McLean of Guelph Ontario reports a partridge jumped onto his car bumper while he drove along a country road. The bird rode warm against the radiator until he reached home where it was found uninjured.
Dr Louis Clinton Wright was inducted as president of Baldwin Wallace College in Berea Ohio succeeding the late Dr Albert Boynton Storms. Wright a 14 year veteran Cleveland minister took office during the college Founders Day celebration.
Baraboo Wisconsin youths Archie Core and Harvel Lippitt launched a canoe voyage down the Mississippi toward New Orleans. They intend to seek passage as laborers on an ocean steamer bound for Batu Bantham en route to employment opportunities.
Kansas City livestock market reports slow demand and uneven activity with cattle and calves showing general ease. Top prices reached around 5.50 per 100 pounds for choice 220 to 260 pounds, with lighter weights and vealers from milk feed at 3.00 to 7.00. Sheep listings feature top lambs at 6.50, natives around 6.40, and yearling wethers 4.00 to 5.50 with ewes 1.80 to 2.25, alongside drought-affected stock and government-placed cattle and calves.
Cotton prices at New Orleans opened barely steady with December at 12.28 and March 12.34, then moved to 12.39 and 12.81 before easing. within hours December fell to 12.24 and March to 12.91, later rebounding slightly but still below yesterday’s close amid liquidation and broader market softness.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all National Banks at the close of business October 17. In Texas the banking commissioner ordered statements of the financial condition of all state banks and state bank and trust companies at the close of business October 17.
The Cambria News, a weekly in Cambria Wisconsin, is operated successfully by Mrs B W Hughes and her daughter Dorothy. They do all the work for the local section including setting the type, except for tasks requiring a man’s strength.
A peanut shell lodged in the throat of 13 month old Donald H. Julian of North Tonawanda led to his death after an operation to remove the shell. The tragic case was reported from Buffalo.
In Wood Booth’s garden at Cambridge Ohio an Irish potato sprouted into the shape of a German howitzer, drawing attention from locals and farmers alike. The curious occurrence was photographed and shared by residents, with no reports of damage or further unusual growth.
Harold Prosser, 34, a dairy farmer from Jefferson, Ohio, has fallen ill with undulant fever a semi tropical disease rare in this climate, according to U.P. reports.
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