19 Sep 1927
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1927
Page
1
Arthur Irizbane’s Globe column quips on Constitution Day, mocking the eighteenth amendment and bootlegging while describing President Coolidge’s White House renovations and hospitality. The piece lightly critiques party platforms and reflects on Washington life during a heat wave and urban price contrasts.
C W Meyers of Detroit piloting a Waco No 10 was first to reach Cleveland in the $50 000 New York Spokane air derby. He landed at Brook Park airport at 12 25 pm with about 5000 spectators watching then proceeded toward Bryan Ohio the next control stop as other pilots in the class B race reached and departed. By morning twenty five commercial planes began the cross country flight from Roosevelt Field New York with takeoffs at 6 01 am EST and the last starter leaving by 6 32 am in orderly intervals.
Aztec New Mexico faced extensive damage after a cloudburst yesterday afternoon. Streets flooded, cellars inundated, three bridges swept away, overflowing arroyos damaged residences and livestock losses were reported by farmers.
Tonight will be partly cloudy and Tuesday looks fair and warmer. Temperatures reach 61 today and 50 overnight with extremes last year of 88 and 64. Griggs ambulance contact 250.
The Globe’s Chicago correspondent predicts Gene Tunney will keep the heavyweight crown by a more decisive victory over Jack Dempsey, with odds favoring Tunney and many writers backing Dempsey. The piece notes public adoration of Dempsey and mentions a reception committee including Jim Jeffries and Jess Willard, while acknowledging Dempsey’s flamboyance and past prowess.
The American Legion led 12 000 members through the Arc de Triomphe in a solemn tribute to France's 1 863 009 war dead. They dipped flags and laid bouquets on the Unknown Soldier tomb as tens of thousands of French onlookers cheered Vive Americans and recalled wartime losses. The act marks an unprecedented gesture of homage between nations.
The narrator recalls breakfast with Philo Vance after a gallery preview of Vollard's Cezanne water colors. Vance seeks guidance for purchasing select works, while the narrator explains his legal career and ties to Vance in a Chicago era setting.
In district court Judge W B Gee upheld the Hutchinson county court ruling in the suit of Mrs Mattie Dial versus N H Martin et al The case sought to set aside an agreed judgment of 212500 paid to the Dial party The Dial ranch comprising 11 000 000 acres was purchased by Wichita Falls operators six years ago for 60000 after prior leases at 25 cents per acre The decision affirms the validity of the Hutchinson county judgment and concludes the law points were argued by prominent attorneys.
Berlin reports show President von Hindenburg’s Tanneberg memorial address fueling a push for German moral rehabilitation regarding wartime guilt. The speech reiterates Paragraph 231 of Versailles as a lingering grievance, seen as a prelude to a broader campaign abroad.
Seven jurors were accepted for the Webb and Minnick robbery with firearms case in criminal district court. Indictments allege the robbery of Lee Russell several months ago. Judge Culwell represents the defendants as testimony was to begin later today.
Snow falls in Fergus Falls as big flakes mix with light rain. The storm begins today, bringing slick conditions to local streets in Fergus Falls Minnesota.
Omaha report says Rev. RE Larsen will install a radio at Mosher Memorial Presbyterian church to broadcast blow by blow details of the Dempsey Tenney fight so worshippers may attend services while following the bout.
Amarillo citizens gather in the afternoon to organize a permanent park and recreational program. A committee of city commissioners and officials will lead mass meetings at four locations to name five community representatives and form a general park board. Meetings involve Ellwood and Lane born park neighborhoods and local school buildings for the gatherings.
In San Antonio on September 19 the state urged the electric chair for John A. McKenzie, accused of killing Sam Street, San Antonio detective chief. Final arguments opened as both sides completed testimony by Saturday night in a high profile murder trial.
The News-Globe offers about 500 copies of a 90 page fair edition focusing on Amarillo and the Panhandle. Available for 5 cents per copy, or wrapped and mailed for an extra 10 cents postage.
Matthew Kimes 21, an Oklahoma outlaw, was found guilty of murder for his role in a Beggs bank robbery that left Police Chief W. J. McAnally dead. After a 11 to 1 split on punishment, Judge James Hayes ordered further deliberations before sentencing. Roy Brandon faces trial for the same crime.
Indianapolis Sept 19 Mayor John L Duvall on the witness stand denied the charge he sought to sell municipal appointments before taking office He disputed the testimony of Indianapolis political leader William H Armitage that he offered three city appointments for 14500 in exchange for payment as he faced trial under the corrupt practices act
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