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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1927
Page
2
Amarillo neighbors rally to aid the destitute Greathouse family after the death of three year old Thomas William Greathouse from paralysis. The Woodmen Circle and local donors contribute groceries and cash gifts as Blackburn’s Funeral Home covers funeral expenses. A reader letter to Tack proposes a questionable investment scheme, urging action and warning about traffic safety measures.
The piece describes Dempsey and Tunney training in secret camps near Chicago with sparse leaks about their methods. It notes politicians seeking free tickets, the boxing commission suspending comps, and both camps hinting at strategic plans. Gene Tunney reflects on postfight goals while others, including former champs, mingle in town.
Amid leadership upheaval at the local club with E B Tracy ousted and Joe Kelly under consideration to leave, Skeet Gibson is nominated as coach and trainer for next year to complete the All Panhandle Ball Club. Rumor mentions KWITCHERKIR KIN on suit backs.
A letter from Garnett Stone of 1313 East Fifteenth Street offers a dollar to aid a sick child and promises two reserved circus seats to Verna Gately if she visits The Globe office. The note expresses concern for the boy’s paralysis and thanks for prior contributions from E. R. T.
Mr E Rasmus Tack replies to Mr W M Hall arguing headlights should be clarified by established traffic practices used in large cities rather than local guesswork and experimental methods amid evolving local traffic issues.
The article notes Jack Dempsey Tunney Johnson Corbett and Moran in Hollywood chatter about boxing glory and gate money. Moran recalls past purses while speculation rises on a three million dollar gate for a future bout. The piece treats boxing fandom as a sensational spectacle driven by hype and legend.
A reader from Amarillo expresses interest in sponsoring a baby show at the Fair and questions the newspaper's handling of funds. The letter accuses officials of high spending, offers a two to one wager on the prize, and references two checks to aid a poor mother with a sick baby.
F L DAVIS of Tank No 8 in County Jail sends praise to Amarillo boosters and offers poetry contributions for the paper. He writes the town should be the best, notes visiting other towns, and urges actions to improve Amarillo with a call for continuous success.
A Rainier National Park photograph captures a spectacular ice formation near the summit of Mt. Rainier, one of the park’s chief attractions. The glacier system on the 14,408 foot volcano draws visitors with striking views of ice and snow.
President Chiari says Panama will not back the Panamanian debate group Morale s proposal to submit the unratified treaty with the United States to the world court. The cabinet met privately to discuss the issue, with no public details released.
In a Sept. 13, 1927 note, W. W. Flenniken notes a recent dispute among Hedrick Adams Heywood and Holmes, praising Harve Radey and Jack Nichols for their restraint. The letter links to large producers but highlights two respected independents for living quietly and pro bono publico.
Oklahoma City Sept 14 Incomplete examination of Mary Jane Bailey 18 daughter of Rev Charles Bailey Enid has shown no traces of poison according to Dr W H Bailey pathologist who will complete the examination today and make his official report to the county attorney The Bailey girl died following the death of her mother Miss Mary Atkinson nurse in the rector s home has been held in Enid jail pending the examination of the dead girl s viscera Dan Mitchell county attorney who is holding Miss Atkinson incommunicado in the county jail will not make any announcements until the official report is received in Enid This is expected some time today Incomplete tests are not conclusive evidence that there is no poison present Tests were largely superficial and were made for traces of several lethal poisons Tests completed today will analyze every substance in the stomach of the girl at the time of her death These tests Dr Bailey said will require most of the day so that an official report may not be had until tonight.
Seven hundred fair tickets for Swisher county school children bound for the Amarillo Tri-State exposition were distributed rapidly in Tulia this morning. Tulia chamber of commerce secretary Bob Anglin said the delegation would be the largest to represent Tulsa and Swisher county at the Tri-State fair, with other towns in the area hosting special days on the following day.
Special to The Globe Borger Texas Sept 14 On account of the defendants illness the case of Whitey Walker charged with murder was continued to the next term of court Walker is indicted in connection with the killing of Elmer Terry and deputy sheriff Pat Kenyon last March Also in Ridgemere addition this morning Mrs Lucy B Haley was bitten by a dog on the right arm near the elbow the dog’s teeth punctured flesh Several other brief items reference a prison ethics dispute in England and a fight outcome but the main item concerns the postponement of the murder case against Whitey Walker.
A fragment from Edgar A Guest dated 1927 reflects on youth passing swiftly, love and marriage, and the aging observer who recalls his own vigor. It frames life as a stage leading to the altar and the constancy of memory across years.
Kansas City markets show hogs at 9.50 to 11.90 top with 4 500 head for sale. Cattle and calves numbered 9 000 and 1 500 respectively with native steers and yearlings firm and grassers weak. Westerns, stockers and feeders steady to weak. lambs higher with Utah natives to 14.95 and westerns around 19.20. Oklahoma City cattle 1 700 with steers 7.00 to 8.00 and cows 5.26 to 6.00. Fort Worth hogs 1 200 lower at 11.90. cattle 6 500 with slaughter steers around 12.00 and beef cows to 6.75. Sheep 600 steady with lambs at 12.00.
Chicago cattle hogs and sheep markets report large slaughter totals. Hogs 15,000 slow. sow prices around 9.65 to 10.50. pigs 8.75 to 12.15 top. Cattle about 10,000 with fed steers 25 cents higher and vealers up. Best heavy steers near 15.40. yearlings 15.25. grassers weaker to strong. she stock up to 25 cents. Sheep 18,000 active with native lambs around 13.00 to 13.25. good ranges 18.50. fat ewes 5.50 to 6.26.
Hogs 8,000 strong top 12.05 with packing sows at 10.25 and pork 0.25 to 10.00. Cattle 4,500 with calves 2,000, native steers steady at 9.60 to 12.00 and western feeders down slightly. Sheep 2,000 steady. lambs 12. Ewes 4.60 to 5.50.
In New York on Sept 14 cotton seed oil closed easier with prime crude summer yellow at 10.60 and various futures ranging from 9.12 to 11.20 for months through December. New Orleans market closed steady with summer yellow at 10.35 and crude at 9.60 and futures from 10.00 to 10.75.
A comprehensive program listing aims to improve Amarillo with lower costs for living water gas and electric rates plus park system growth. Proposals include municipal pool viaducts and parks new lake access public golf course and stricter traffic and policing signal regulations. The plan emphasizes livability fairness and economic growth for residents.
Czar Ill won first place in six classes and best police dog at the Tri-State Fair dog show. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bosche of Amarillo, he is valued at $1,000 and registered AKC 44046. Bosches are connected to Southwestern Public Service and Edwards Studio. Sire listed as Grey Wolf AKC 426554. Further results to follow in tomorrow’s paper.
Sugar futures closed firm with about 50,000 tons traded for December through July contracts. Call money eased with a ruling rate around 4 1 4 percent and short term loans firm. Poultry and butter prices listed, while gifts for Manila traffic officers highlighted holiday charity. Potatoes varied with regional sacks quoted. Foreign exchange rates showed firm activity across major currencies and world markets.
United States bonds show quotes for various issues with prices and yields as of Sept 14 in New York. Among the notes are first, second, third and fourth 4s and Treasury 4% bonds, with several firm price points and an entry for American Can American Locomotive and American Smelting & Refining listed in the market report.
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