27 Oct 1927
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1927
Page
1
The piece surveys early air travel costs from London to Paris and across the continent, notes dramatic crimes and social topics, and comments on figures like Lloyd George and Rothermere. It also reports crime, labor spending by gender, and stock market moves as a snapshot of postwar America and Britain.
Tonight and Friday fair with temperatures ranging from 56 to 80 degrees. Hourly readings show 7 am 56, 9 am 65, 10 am 69, 11 am 74, noon 76, 1 pm 80. Griggs ambulance contact 259.
Rescue ships sped toward Rio Janeiro as the Italian liner Mafalda sank after an explosion off Brazil. 998 passengers and 240 crew on board. 68 unaccounted. Survivors recount a night of fear and salvation as Formosa and other vessels respond to the SOS.
Joyce Sheppard also known as Bill Smith was sentenced to death in Anson on October 27 for the murder of Jake Owens deputy sheriff of Fisher county. The verdict came at 1 36 p m after the jury retired at 12 15 p m and was received with no comment by the defendant while his wife and her mother cried.
An unofficial letter from Phoenix reports a major clash at Pico de Onzaba Vera Cruz with heavy losses on both sides. It claims General Gomez leads the Rebels in person while Generals Villavicencio Hinostros and Agguirre are dead. It also Notes two money shipments totaling about 625000 dollars en route to fund government operations were captured by Rebels.
Federal court heard a motion to dismiss in William Callison v. John T. Robinson et al seeking oil land rights in the Panhandle. Attorney General Trueheart argued for dismissal as jurisdictional questions loom over multiple oil property cases. The Panhandle land issue ties to school land patents and a state suit seeking damages.
Vienna dispatch reports Prince Carol claims he has not renounced his Roman throne succession. He accuses Manoilescu of sending pro Carol messages while Romanian Premier Bratianu confirms Manoilescu’s role and says Carol will not be restored to power.
Carl A. Magee editor of the New Mexico State Tribune Albuquerque was named editor of the Oklahoma News Oklahoma City Edward A Evans former editor of the Oklahoma News joins the Scripps Howard editorial board E H Shaffer becomes managing editor of the New Mexico State Tribune announced by G B Parker chief editor of Scripps Howard newspapers
Washington filing reveals that 90,000 Liberty bonds were placed in a safety box under A B Fall's name on May 29 1922 by M T Everhart son in law and bank director. The bonds were for Fall and Everhart via Tres Ritos Land Co and later shipped south as coupons were clipped.
A three builder committee reports the Potter county courthouse is safe structurally but overcrowded. Frank Lithle Albert Randall and George Parr found no risk of collapse, but urge a new building to properly house offices and court business.
State Senator Tom Love released a statement in Dallas urging Texas to instruct its delegation to vote against Governor Al Smith Reed and Ritchie and any other wet candidate. He argues Smith forces push for an uninstructed Texas delegation to gain influence at the national convention.
Mme Ida Chernoff health and beauty expert appears in Amarillo under The Globe and News. Afternoon talks at Barnard's store and City auditorium cover nerves and color with women welcomed at the later sessions. She discusses hair care, corsets, and home adornment while noting men’s growing use of abdominal supporters.
I W W members clash with guards at Delagua mine in Colorado as Milka Lablich leads the march past chains on a Hastings bridge. The confrontation ends with the mine closed after steam signals and arrests of three picket violators.
City records show the contracting firm in Amarillo paid $14 fines this week for transporting lime sand and gravel without proper containers. City manager Jeff D. Bartlett notes street material pickups cost the city $25 daily and police target this practice to prevent further property damage and insurance losses from 1922 plate glass breakage on Polk street.
Sweetwater prison escape leaves six inmates at large after tip alerted guards. Three inmates awaiting long term removal and three awaiting trial on felon charges escaped despite added precautions.
Plainview police seek assistance from Amarillo to locate their Hudson patrol car. A regulated steel cage for prisoners was stolen around 2 80 this morning. N M Walker invites attendance at a revival service at Pall Street Methodist church tonight.
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