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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1934
Page
2
The News-Globe calls for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two young assailants who beat a crippled newsboy to steal a few pennies. A $100 reward is offered, with the paper urging readers to provide tips and help catch the criminals.
A collage of names and lists appears across the page including multiple donors and contributors such as J. M. Castle, Hubbell Diamond Track Company, and Mrs. Mabel Reodeon. The text interleaves small notices with social commentary, fishing notes, and cultural quotes, ending with a miscellaneous column on opinions and local chatter.
A man said to be a striker died in Augusta Georgia from wounds received yesterday when a trapped policeman fired on a crowd of pickets. A deputy sheriff and a striker were killed yesterday in a gunfight guarding Duncan mills.
Long Beach residents report devastating waves from a mysterious disturbance. A $100,000 pier was shattered and seaside homes damaged as swells towered up to 40 feet offshore. Three Gould children were marooned in a beach house near Newport Beach while bathers were forbidden from the water.
U. S. meteorologist R. W. Gray warned of a tropical disturbance near 375 miles east of Miami. The system, moving west northwest toward the Florida coast, could bring gale winds along the North end Central Coast of Florida tomorrow and likely hurricane force winds in a small area.
John Jordan was freed on $500 bond today on a charge of assault with intent to murder stemming from the Sunday night fight at Votaw. One man was killed and two others injured in the incident. he is brother to Jim Jordan who was killed and son of Rad Jordan who was injured. Thomas B. Coe, the county attorney, filed the charge.
Reports describe confrontations between officers and strikers at Trion Cotton Mill in Trion Georgia and a mass picket in Dighton Massachusetts. Other mills in Danville Virginia and Biddeford Maine reopen or stay calm as police and guards secure plants during ongoing labor actions.
Miss Mills died at a fraternity house where Hazel Brown testified. Doctors linked the death to an attempted criminal abortion. Dr. Ben Cooley said an instrument was used on Marion, daughter of a University of Oklahoma professor, with Neal Myers depicted as loving her and seeking marriage.
Open sessions revealed reluctance by government departments to share files on munitions makers. President Roosevelt reportedly ordered release of information. Chairman Nye planned to present evidence of American cooperation with foreign munitions firms distributing armament propaganda in Europe.
Two Texas girls Jean La Rene and Mary Owens attempt a new women's endurance flight record at Curtiss Steinberg Airport East St Louis Illinois. They refueled from The Lone Star twice with 76 gallons in the first contact and oil water and food on the second run.
In Austin and other Texas cities the Dean Law is seen as weak or ignored with more liquor on shelves. Fort Worth and Dallas are noted as still closed. Mrs. de Van Watts highlights widespread permits against liquor while calling the Dean Law nulled illegally. The article cites rising southern liquor traffic and W C T U rhetoric as it previews tomorrow's report in the Little Chicago of Texas.
RELIEF Orange testified that the Veterans Club of America issued a resolution attacking relief as the red wing of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Bolsheviks. Mayor Blanchard said a signer of the resolution refused to testify and defended relief as efficiently run in Orange County. He noted Louisiana indigents crossing into Texas seeking wider relief rolls as Louisiana voted no bonds for relief.
New Orleans newspapers will publish without racing news for Sept 7 amid a Louisiana law declaring it a misdemeanor to disseminate racing information. The act was passed by a special legislative session and applies to all four daily papers.
Texas authorities say no charges will be filed against Henry Methvin in the Grapevine patrolman deaths unless new evidence emerges. Methvin, once pardoned for aiding in the Barrow and Parker gang, has been living near Castor Louisiana after their killings near Gibsland. He provided information leading to the gang's downfall.
Earl L. Knight of Memphis is assigned by the War Department to Pittsimmons General Hospital in Denver and will depart tomorrow night to begin his duties. Army recruiting officer R. E. Forsythe confirmed the assignment.
SHREVEPORT La Sept 6 UP Henry Moseley a supply company employee walked on a pipe line across the Red River when overbalanced he grabbed a high tension line. The 2300 volts knocked him unconscious into the river where he lay under water two minutes before fellow workers pulled him out and revived him.
Fred C. Stone of Beaumont has been appointed deputy regional reconditioning supervisor for Oklahoma New Mexico Texas and Kansas with headquarters in Houston. Stone previously served as state reconditioning supervisor for Texas. The office has been abolished to align with HOLC's reorganized district structure.
Farwell retired from business in 1924 and moved to Amarillo from Channing. He spent 14 years in mercantile work and operated a ranchers friendly banking system. He later joined a Fox worth Galbraith lumber partnership until retirement. Funeral arrangements by Blackburn Shaw. services expected Saturday at Polk Street Methodist Church.
Austin to Galveston convention agenda includes repeal of prohibition and legalization of pari mutuel wagering. Attorney General Allred declines comment on his stance, but sources expect the party platform to address the issues. Texas currently allows beverages up to 3.2 percent and a repeal bill for horse race wagering circulates in the House.
Mrs. G. J. Irvin matron of the Children's Home is expected to be discharged from Northwest Texas Hospital within a day or two. Attendants report her condition has improved rapidly since admission Monday night.
In Amarillo the Texas Bridge League contest begins Friday night at 8 in the Herring Hotel led by Mrs. Edward Bliss. Eight tables will compete with spectators charged $1. Also noting Russia builds factories on northern sea lakes turning seaweed into paper and other useful materials.
Hogs to 4,500 head with bids around 7.35 for 180 lb animals. lighter weights uneven. Sows 275 to 550 lb in 5.00 to 6.75 range. 140 to 290 lb meat and feeder stock around 5.60 to 17.95. Cattle and calves: 6,000 cattle and 1,200 calves offered. drought cattle and government calves 2,000. beef steers and yearlings up. other killing classes steady to weak. top heavy steers around 9.00. good and choice steers noted.
A 47th District Court jury began deliberations at noon on the case of K. D. Robinson, a black man charged with burglary at Ponca Wholesale Mercantile. The trial, before Judge Henry E. Bishop, opened earlier that morning after Robinson was wounded by an employee while fleeing the scene.
Piano studios advertise multiple branch locations with contact numbers and a main studio. The message lists addresses at Tyler, Hayden, W. 9th, Fountain and near Margaret Wills School with phone extensions for appointments.
Procter & Gamble invites entries for a nationwide Camay contest with 554 prizes. First prize is 1000 dollars per year for life, with a 10000 cash lump sum option. other prizes include 250, 750, and 1000 dollars. Entries require 3 wrappers and a 100 word letter explaining why Camay is best for skin.
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