12 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1924
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes Detroit civic issues and criminal cases. It mentions a municipal effort to form an ownership body and a brewing policy for workers. It also references youths Leh and Leo in a murder sentence and police protection around a people’s court amid threats and lengthy prison terms.
The column mixes gossip on public figures with references to education and science. It mentions Ms Townsend and Issel Pytmam, a Parker HQ figure, a fire story, and a rant about moving pictures in schools. It also cites Dr Daly of Liverpool and political activists like Luttrell and Brower.
Over 1 090 birds from Texas New Mexico Kansas and Missouri are slated for the TriState Poultry Show hosted by the Panhandle Poultry Association in the Municipal auditorium December 11 to 16. The event draws twenty five association members and features expanded prize money and a 32 page catalog planned for mailing. Judges Branch Of Mingovrl and Walter Burtap of Texas will preside and the industry is hailed as a growing regional economic staple surpassing wheat in several counties.
A lawsuit to prevent Mrs Mixiamy Ferguson from appearing on the November ballot was scheduled for September 22 by Judge George Calhoun of the fifty third district court. Charles M. Dickson of San Antonio filed the suit seeking to remove Ferguson from the ticket.
A special matinee by the Missigh theater will be held tomorrow morning from 10 to 12 o clock for school children to view The Covered Wagon. Children aged 12 and under pay 1 cent and those over 12 pay 25 cents. Only school children admitted. Arranged by Rose Rogers, Mission manager, with W. A. McIntosh, superintendent of schools.
A jury in the district court sentenced a Black defendant to one year in prison for attempting to make hack beer. The report mentions Sam Bly, another Black man, charged with shooting M Johnson and awaiting trial in the district court. The piece blends misc news items and political commentary with unclear context.
Syosset N Y Sept 12 Captain Lascelles secretary to the prince of Wales denied reports that the prince attended the Wills Firpo fight in Jersey City last night. He said the prince spent the evening with friends on Long Island at a private function and was not at the city to name hosts or guests. The royal polo game was scheduled for today with a dance at the Sanford House in Brookville and a dinner at Sands Point Port Washington hosted by Mrs Vincent Astor.
Reports from multiple Texas cities indicate heavy rain ending a lengthy drought. Observers note 1.55 to 1.77 inches fell in Dallas and Brownsville respectively, while Abilene and Bonham saw renewed showers. General rainfall across central Texas eased dry conditions.
Jobo Gilvin and O V Vernon led a large Groom meeting with officials urging a community turnout for the fair on Thursday September 79 designated Groom day. W Knorpt of the Chamber spoke as the Ladies Community club presented a brief program.
Sheriff Less Whitaker claims aircraft from Old Mexico deliver bonded whiskey to Amarillo. He shows a warrant for a suspect on a whisky charge and describes pilots unloading at a remote site before reloading aircraft and continuing.
A large development banquet in Amarillo will honor Dorset Carter who built the Van-Tex piping. Expected attendees exceed 200 at the hotel dining room with guests from Prairie Company Producers and Refiners Amarillo Gal and Amarillo Refinery. Leaders Nelyon Moody Frank Kistler James Terrell C Littleton Reete Allen among others will speak.
Yesterday the first cold snap of the year hit Amarillo with a low of 46 degrees and a high of 71 today. The forecast calls for tonight and tomorrow to be fair and warmer. One year ago the low was 8 and the high 85.
A young Texan lad, about five, offers a dime at the Amaytly theater window and is admitted free as the crowd cheers. Tom Mix stars in a western set in Texas with action and adventure drawing a packed audience.
C C Littleton of Gainesville says a cotton oil mill will be erected in Amarillo by himself and partners if unforeseen details do not halt the plan. A contract is signed and the project aims to hire fifty workers on day and night shifts with cotton seed secured from the Panhandle. Announcement details wait due to a contracting party's illness.
Dr John R Greening who died yesterday will have funeral services tomorrow at 2 30 p m from the Greening home 1507 Van Buren with Rev G L Yates and Rev Z W O Malley officiating Burial will be in Llano cemetery Amarillo Masonic lodge to conduct burial services Active pallbearers are T B Durham John Rolland T J Moore C K Gilvin Harold Grimes Honorary pallbearers are several Amarillo dentists Survivors include widow daughter Martha five brothers and two sisters Dr Greening practiced dentistry in Amarillo fourteen years was active in Masonry Kiowa Shrine Modern Woodmen and the First Christian and First Baptist churches)
Andy Zook, a Santa Fe railway engineer, was struck by a tribek on the street last night and injured. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hibigi claims a “Famous For Food” reputation.
Washington declares the nation’s defense test begins with a nationwide Defense Day, highlighting a six month plan focused on personnel. Amarillo observes with flag displays, uniforms, and a large parade planned from Third and Polk to the Municipal Auditorium led by local veterans groups and civic committees.
William Lester Crawford pleads not guilty to murder at a preliminary hearing for the shooting of Paul O'Day in a downtown Dallas bank building. Testimony opened as funeral services for O'Day, a prominent attorney tied to Colonel Crawford's will, were noted to occur the next day.
W. P. Welty, associate of Dr Frederick A. Cook in alleged Texas oil stock fraud, died at the Leavenworth federal prison hospital at 4:30 this morning. He served thirty six months for using the mails in a defraud scheme and had heart trouble since admission on December 31. Welty, 54, a Maryland native, is survived by his widow Mrs Mary Ebery Welty of Fort Worth, Texas.
San Juan del Sur Nic Sept 42 Advices say Gen Gregorio Ferrera the rebel leader besieges Teguci galpe, capital of the country, while provisional President Tosada's government grows strained. Ferrera offers four day armistice for peace talks. rejects ten day armistice due to weather and food concerns.
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