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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1927

Page

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Pope Visits and Politics Stir Reflections in Rome

In Rome, the Pope jokes with Mayor Walker about youth in office as Walker tours the papal palace and St. Peter’s. Coolidge’s return from the Black Hills prompts talk of a 1928 bid. cotton prices swing with crop plans. Standard Oil dividends rise while octopus figures loom. Grover Whalen earns France’s Legion of Honor for American hospitality. Brock Schlee’s air voyage radios promise of Asia hops. Germany signs the world court pact, pledging peace while Stresemann says Germany is committed to entente.

Grover Whalen New York Monsieur Bokanowski Mr. Whalen Rodman Wanamaker Germany Herr Stresemann Europe United States

Bandit Trio Stage Three Holdups at Borger Fair

The Bandit Trio stages three hold ups as the Borger fair opens exhibits and amusement features. Dave Derden’s concert and Ernie Young’s girl revue are free at 8 pm by the race track grandstand. Midway shows run all evening, livestock and exhibits available, gates close at midnight, auto racing starts at 2 pm Tuesday.

Bandit Borger Fair Dave Derden Ernie Young Lachman-Carson Fair

Body of Child Found In Refrigerator

Chicago dispatch reports the smothered body of 5 year old Willie Wilbur found in an old ice box at his home. The death occurred after he vanished on Saturday. Neighbors' children are being questioned to determine if any locked him inside.

Associated Press Chicago Willie Wilbur

Weather Summary For Tonight And Tuesday

Tonight and Tuesday remain cloudy with temperature extremes around 85 and 63. Hourly readings begin at 7 a.m. with 63 then 66 73 77 80 83 and 85 by 1 p.m. The year-ago figures were 77 and 59.

Higgins Case Jury Selected in Murder Trial

Lon Higgins faces murder charges in district court with self defense the planned plea. Five jurors sworn. panel to be completed today as testimony expected to begin tomorrow. Higgins’ two daughters present. wife expected to testify for defense. courtroom coverage notes list local ads.

Lon Higgins Criminal District Court H. L. Sheres Veniremen E. A. Gipson Tracy and Kester Gipson Higgins

Don t Kill A Child Opening of School in Amarillo

The opening of school in Amarillo places new responsibility on motorists as hundreds of children enter buildings for the first time or return to study. Drivers are urged to observe traffic rules, particularly near schools, to prevent injuries or fatalities during recess and lunch hours.

Amarillo

Flashy Speed Program Set for Tri-State Expo at Amarillo

The first automobile racing program of this week’s Tri-State Expo opens tomorrow at the fair grounds around 1 PM with time trials followed by several events. Frank Turner, organizer, promises a fast, world record worthy program with top dirt track drivers. Attendance for grandstand seats is one dollar.

Tri-State Exposition Southwest Frank Turner Amarillo Kelly-Springfield Tire Company East Fourth Street Turner

Kansas Pioneer Woman Eliza beth Reece Dies at 98 in Newton

Mrs Elizabeth Reece aged 98, reportedly the oldest Harvey county resident, died yesterday in Newton. She leaves four daughters, thirty one grandchildren and thirty two great grandchildren.

Associated Press Newton, Kans Elizabeth Reece Harvey County

Amarillo Business Men Offer Courtesy Cards

Amarillo merchants announce courtesy cards for visitors to improve business relations. The initiative aims to ease visitors’ experiences amid the city’s traffic rules and regulations and foster a favorable impression for Amarillo as a trade center.

Iness Men's Association Amarillo

Bandits Robbery Spree Near Borger Ends in Capture

Three unmasked bandits staged a highway robbery netting $50 and a car, then robbed a gambling house and a roadhouse near Borger. Two gamblers were wounded but not seriously. The trio fled after resisting in a car on a lonely road. Police pursued and captured them. they were taken to Stinnett for grand jury appearance.

Globe Borger Stinnett

Enid Awaits Report On Poison Death

Enid Oklahoma September 12 Enid today awaited a report from Dr. W A Bailey pathologist Oklahoma City on whether Mary Jane Bailey died from poisoning The 18 year old girl and second member of the Rev Charles Bailey family rector of St Matthews Episcopal parish died under mysterious circumstances The congregation relaxed after Bishop E K Cecil Seaman of Amarillo spoke in support of the pastor's integrity.

United Presa Enid Okla W. A. Bailey Oklahoma City Mary Jane Bailey Charles Bailey St. Matthews Episcopal Parish EK. Cecil Seaman Amarillo

Teachers Pets and Rude Little Boys Back To Work

A humorous school scene unfolds with pupils debating classroom conduct and a principal explaining enrollment rules. A little girl hopes for a future as a diplomat while a distressed teacher tries to manage disruptive boys. The piece ends with a parental reminder to follow classroom guidance.

Robbery at Propst Motor Company Safe

The Henry Propst Motor company safe was broken into last night for $150 in cash. A prior attempted entry a week earlier failed when the knob was jimmied. Entry came through a rear window. tracks and fingerprints link the two incidents to the same suspect.

Henry Propst Motor Company

Tropical disturbance moves northeastward far south of Sable Island

A tropical disturbance tracked by the weather bureau was reported to lie several hundred miles south of Sable Island and moving rapidly northeastward, according to an Associated Press dispatch from Wallington dated September 12.

Associated Press Wallington Weather Bureau Sable Island

Youth 8 Held at Clarendon Two Jailed Here

Forty hours of relentless activity by Amarillo and Potter county peace officers failed to solve the killing of Leo J. Laley druggist Saturday night. Two men were arrested and held as suspects after questioning. a third youth in Clarendon was jailed, with officers pursuing multiple clues and awaiting Mrs. Laley for further identification.

Amarillo Potter County Leo J. Laley Laley Clarendon Donley County Larer

Judge Denies Injunction to Halt Dempsey Tunney Fight

In Chicago on September 12 Judge Otto Kerner refused to issue a restraining injunction to stop the Dempsey Tunney boxing match slated for September 22. He rejected a bid to prevent the bout pending a contract dispute with the Coliseum Club of Chicago over a potential match with Harry Wills, a Black heavyweight.

Associated Press Chicago Otto Kerner Circuit Court Jack Dempsey Coliseum Club of Harry Wills

Dempsey’s Grim Focus In Boyle’s Thirty Acres Training

Special to The Globe reports Jack Dempsey’s private training session at Boyle’s Thirty Acres. He works with iron discipline, delivering rapid, precise bag punches under Leo Flynn’s watchful eye. Dempsey’s expression and speed convey intensity aimed at Tunney, eclipsing Tunney’s lighter routine.

Leo Flynn Dempsey Luvadis Jerry

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