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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1927

Page

2

Six Suspects Held in Borger Drug Store Slaying

Mrs. Leo J. Laley identified six men held as suspects in the shooting of her husband at the Borger drug store. Grady Hazlewood questioned captives as Chief Gaither dealt with court duties. Funeral services for Laley proceed under Catholic auspices at Griggs chapel.

Leo J. Laley Laley Gaither Grady Hazlewood Lorger Marine Court House Lon Higgins Clarendon Sheriff's Department Borger Mr. Laley Griggs Llano

Detroit Wins Gordon Bennett Balloon Race

United Press reports Detroit claimed the Gordon Bennett trophy after a flight of about 750 miles. Pilot R G Hill of Detroit landed the United States balloon at Baxley Georgia at 4 25 p m yesterday after exhausting ballast to bring it down safely.

United Press Detroit United States Baxley R. G. Hill Hill

Old Tack’s Amarillo Program for a Bigger Fairer City

The document lists reform aims for Amarillo including lower utility rates, more parks, improved traffic and transit, municipal services plus fairer media, and a push to attract industries. It advocates a cleaner city, sewer improvements, golf course, reduced rents, and reduced gasoline price spreads, with emphasis on livability for residents.

Mao North Amarillo San Jacinto Amarillo

Jealousy and weather hubbub shadow a Tri-State fair

A long column blends weather woes for the Tri-State fair with humorous vignettes and advice on jealousy. The writer muses on how nagging husbands harm marriages, urges better self discipline, and threads in assorted city anecdotes and quips from rural Oklahoma to London.

They Write to Tack on Secrecy and a War Joke

A reader letter rebuts secrecy with a humorous World War I trench anecdote. The officer explains the lines and trenches to General Pershing, then asks about German distance. The punchline notes the officer has a cold, not a strategic reason for secrecy.

Pershing

In Defense of Hedrick by Steady Oil Veterans

The piece defends Paul Hedrick amid critics in the Texas oil field. It argues world production and price pressures drive oil slumps, not local missteps, and appeals to decades of experience outside Texas to confirm Hedrick’s ongoing success. The author asserts seasoned oil men support Hedrick's leadership.

Paul Hedrick Texas Lone Star State Mr. Hedrick Russia

The Linkford Ford Car: A Satirical Overview

A humorous mock report details a car named Linkford likely after Lincoln and Ford. It describes a four wheeled vehicle with standard running gear body radiator windshield steering and seats with top protection. It notes open or closed models and pneumatic tires while joking about reliability.

Ford Linkford Abraham Lincoln Henry Ford

Viaduct for Fillmore Letter Demands City Action

A citizen letter to Globe News opposes a Buchannan Street viaduct, arguing it harms North Amarillo and school safety. The writer urges traffic flow shift to Fillmore Street, noting its planned widening to 60 feet and its role for northern traffic and business.

Viaduct Debate Over North Amarillo Route

In a letter to the editor Henry Hertner urges against a Buchanan Street viaduct, arguing public funds should serve the general good and not the interests of a few wealthy property owners. He favors a Fillmore Street route if a majority sentiment supports it and asks for timely publication to inform residents.

Fillmore Street North Amarillo Board of City Development Amarillo Buchanan Street Renry Hertner

Publicity dispute letter targets Scott Heywood's fame

A bitter letter from a Non-Publicity Seeker criticizes Scott Heywood for seeking attention in Amarillo papers. The writer defends Heywood, questions the critic’s motives, and recalls Heywood as a prominent oil operator credited with major US wells and dividends.

I Crossed The Sea In The Winter Of Seventeen

A mariner recalls seasickness aboard a voyage. A fellow passenger jokes the wind will change while the speaker, pale from the roll, admits a wish to die. The verse notes long hunger and hardship from the winter of seventeen.

Sailors stripes to plush decks a Texas paper letter

A reader from Amarillo writes to praise the editor and denounce ad copy in newspapers. He defends Cal Farley and urges coverage of Tunney camp and contest results while criticizing ads in news pages. He also questions Wolflin school sidewalk delays and urges local accountability.

Globe-Fliers Isolated At Omura Airport

William S. Brock Edward F Schlee and their Pride of Detroit mono plane were isolated at Omura Japan as a fierce storm battered Kiushin severing wire service and washing out the Nagasaki Omura railway. Shipping suffered damage and Nagasaki harbor lighters carrying cotton were sunk. Oceanic cable service was interrupted.

United Press Tokio William S. Brock Edward F. Schlee Pride of Detroit Omura Kiushin Nagasaki

Our Real Possession Is the World We See

A poem by Edgar A. Guest extols common joys as rightful wealth. It asserts that beauty and nature belong to all, not just the rich, claiming the earth’s splendor is ours today wherever we stand and gaze.

Edgar A. Guest

Jury Fight Delays Okmulgee Bank Robbery Case

Five men linked to the Mathew Kimes bandit gang face murder charges in Beggs Oklahoma. Defense lawyers challenge the jury as hand picked, delaying opening as Matthew Kimes and four co defendants await trial. W J McAnally police chief was killed during a May bank raid with about fourteen thousand dollars stolen. The trial may start tomorrow.

Associated Press Okmulgee Okla Mathew Kimes Kimes State Penitentiary W. J. McAnally Beggs Oklo McAnally Matthew Kimes Jack Whitehead Clyde Brandon Roy Brandon Roy Blackie) Wilson

Castle Cliffs Subdivision Plans Unveiled at Amarillo Meeting

Amarillo Real Estate board members met at the Amarillo hotel at noon, hosted by Castle Cliffs Inc. Arthur Sonneborn, general manager, outlined the subdivision described as among the southwest’s largest and most carefully restricted. He said the sales campaign would open Monday and all board members were invited to participate.

Amarillo Real Estate Board Amarillo Hotel Castle Cliffs, Inc Arthur K. Sonneborn Southwest

Exposition Opens After Rain Delays Attendance

Crowds gathered as sun returned and roads dried after rainfall. Midway attractions remained sparse while exhibit halls filled with spectators. Fans watched motors warm up for the opening race program, with officials targeting a banner crowd tomorrow and a dance pavilion nearing completion for tonight.

Grand Stand

Lost planes and hopeful families echo wartime uncertainty

On May 8 planes disappeared and later reports recount men including Princess Lowenstein Wertheim and officers from Upavon England to Ottawa and from London Ontario to London England. Harbor Grace Newfoundland saw the Sir John Carling leave September 7 for London. Wreckage news stoked optimism in Mrs Lloyd Bertaud and Mrs Philip Payne that their husbands may have been rescued by a wireless-free boat and heard only after weeks.

Princess Lowenstein-Wertheim Frederick C. Minchin Leslie Hamilton Upavon England St. Raphael Ottawa Terrence B. Tully James V. Medcalf John Carling London Ontario Harbor Grace New Foundland Old Glory Lloyd Bertaud Philip A. Payne Bertaud

Fashion Rules and False Hair in Holstein State

In Holstein, bobbed hair is banned except for non residents while short skirts trend and many women wear long thick tresses. Barber shops prosper selling false hair for switches as a judge quips about setting up with a sick friend and asks how many before he got sick.

Associated Press Berlin Holstein

Kansas City Livestock Markets Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices

Kansas City reports hog receipts 4 000, uneven trade with sows up to 10 50. Cattle receipts 12 000 with native fed cattle steady to 25 cents lower on some classes. Sheep 11 000, steady with Utah lambs around 12 50 to 13 25. East St Louis shows higher hogs to 12 05, cattle generally steady, vealers to 16 00, fat cattle 12 25 to 13 00, lambs 12 60 to 13 60.

ST. Louis Associated Press East ST. Louis

Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Hogs receipts 22 000 with top at 12 10 and sows 10 to 10 50. Cattle receipts 13 000 with better grain fed steers strong, other classes steady to slow. vealers up 50 cents and yearlings around 15. Western grass steers down to 10 but to 16 25. sheep receipts 10 000, native lambs 12 75 to 13 00, fat ewes around 5 60 to 6 00.

Chicago Associated Press

Kansas City Cash Grain Prices Report

Wheat No 2 hard traded at 1.32 and 1.87 percent. No 2 red around 1.92 to 1.35. Corn No 2 white about 0.08 and No 2 yellow 0.94. Oats No 2 white 0.47 to 0.46. Prices reflect Kansas City cash grain market as of September 13.

Kansas City Associated Press

Chicago cash grain prices

Chicago cash grain report lists wheat No 8 red at 1.27 a bushel and 71.28 percent, No 2 hard at 1.29 to 1.80, corn No 2 raised at 914 to 92 cents, No 2 yellow at 9 695 cents, oats No 2 white at 46 1/4 to 47 1/4 cents, and No 2 white at 44 to 46 cents.

Chicago Associated Press James E. Bennet & Co KORG New Orleans Teers Feteee Steee NEW York Cotton Table New

Poultry and Produce Prices From Chicago Market Desk

The Associated Press reports Chicago market results for September 13 with poultry and potatoes highlights. Fowls and turkeys show varied bids while butter and eggs move higher. regional potato prices are listed for round whites and other varieties across Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio Nebraska Idaho.

Associated Press Chicago Poultry Alive Wisconsin Minnesota Sand Land Ohios Red River Ohios Nebraska Idaho Rurals

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