10 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1924
Page
1
In 1924 commentary, Rev. Dr. Harris argues you cannot outlaw war while preparing for it. The era notes surrounding Defense Day clash with war anxieties and political discourse. A New York dispatch marks the first around the world flight by Americans and reflects national pride amid campaign chatter.
Major General Patrick announced the world fliers will remain in Washington until after Defense Day on September 12. Secretary Weeks said the fliers will join Defense Day exercises, then depart Saturday around 8 or 9 o clock for the next leg of their journey after a meeting with President Coolidge. Coolidge congratulated the pilots at the White House.
Amarillo singer Mary McCormie arrives in Amarillo after touring Europe and Northern Africa with concert triumphs. The Chicago Opera and Paris Grand Opera member says she will rest in Amarillo for a few weeks before departing to begin her Chicago company engagement and performs here September 19. She praises The Globe and notes Texas nominates a woman for governor.
The Real Silk Hosiery Mills of Indianapolis opened an office at 104 East Sixth Street in Amarillo with A. G. Mickey Dawes named branch manager. Dawes said Amarillo is a live city and a planned distributing point for the territory, offering the latest hosiery styles and new Paris colors through the Real Silk Service.
Fire damaged the Red River toll bridge at Burkburnett Texas and across the border in Oklahoma. Estimated loss about 25000 dollars. Fire started around 3 am at five points on the Oklahoma side. Bark Burnett firemen saved half the Texas portion by splitting the bridge. Oklahoma side washed away previously and rebuilt after last November flood.
Herbert Gilson of Jersey City with Cannon Williams and attorney Bernard Sandler filed in Newark for a bench warrant to arrest Luis Angel Firpo on Mann Act charges. Judge Runyon reserved decision until tomorrow.
Tonight and tomorrow bring cloudy unsettled weather with a cooler day ahead Tomorrow’s high near 87 today’s low around 62. Last year’s highs and lows were slightly warmer by a degree or two.
A film titled Bivins Roundup showcases the Lee Bivins ranch round up with cattle branding and canyon scenes. Roy Cullum and the Dodge Brothers co produced the pictures for Amarillo audiences with private reels for Rierson clubs and Bivins residence.
District court reconvenes at 9 AM with the criminal docket. The first case is Sam Ealy charged with assault with intent to kill.
G Bert Davis and company will open their famed tent show next week in Amarillo under the Amarillo chapter of the Order of DeMolay at Famous for Food Amarillo Hotel. The Panhandle's Meeting Place.
Aged 14 Robert Franks was kidnapped on May 21 1924 en route from Harvard preparatory school to his home in Chicago. The following day a ransom note arrived and the nude body was found near a culvert. Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. confessed to the crime ending one of Chicago’s largest manhunts.
The Globe plans a live fight party for Luis Firpo versus Harry Wills with $50 in cash prizes for guessing the KO moment. Bets will be collected on slips at the Globe office, and results broadcast as the bout unfolds, with prizes for closest predictions and immediate post fight announcements.
Golfers of all sorts are urged to attend the Amarillo Invitational at the Amarillo Country Club the week of the big fair. The event expects 150 entries with flights, entry $2, no greens fee for practice, and long driving contests featuring Perritt the oil scout and former Giant pitcher.
In a regular session the city commission approved eight polling places replacing two. Precincts and voting sites will mirror the county setup with ordinances to be drafted soon. The Lions club led the movement for more polling sites. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel is famous for food.
Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb received life imprisonment for the murder of 14 year old Robert Franks and ninety years for kidnapping. The judge cited youth and humane progress in criminal law as reasons to spare the death penalty. A large crowd gathered outside the Cook County jail as officials prepared Joliet penitentiary commitments and the men awaited transfer.
Arrangements are made for the first of four M System self service grocery stores in Amarillo with a hoped opening October 1 or 15. W N George named manager will operate at 506 Polk Street in the former Home Beautiful building. A San Jacinto site is planned before January 1 with two more to follow in nearby counties. The system began in Clovis two years ago and now has about thirty stores including Dallas. Do Farr finances the Amarillo project and George will run a connected market. George has twelve years in the business and three with Piggly Wiggly in Fort Worth.
Jewelry valued at 250000 dollars was stolen from the home of J B Cosden a wealthy oil man and race horse owner at Sands Point Long Island. Some gems belonged to Lord and Lady Mountbatten who were guests at the Cosden residence. A sneak thief entered the room of Mrs Cosden Lady Mountbatten and Mrs Norton while they were away Monday night.
Denver and political circles note Morrison Sha froth, son of the late U S Senator Shafroth, was conceded as the Democratic candidate for the short term U S Senate seat today by opponent Benjamin C. Hilliard of Denver.
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