19 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1928
Page
1
A column notes Brisbanes views on prosperity and party politics with a satirical take on East versus West. It recounts a dramatic Brooklyn poker robbery with a sobbing woman and a bold demand to drop trousers. Florida tornado rumors are debunked by Peter Knight, while a Chinese typhoon toll is mentioned.
In Chicago on September 19 1924 55 western railroad companies and 70 000 trainmen and conductors await President Coolidge's move after the Federal Board of Mediation failed to settle wage and working rule disputes. No action possible for two months. unions have voted for strike unless a fact finding commission is appointed.
Louisiana forecast. tonight fair and cooler in extreme southeast, Thursday fair and warmer in northwest. Oklahoma outlook. tonight and Thursday partly cloudy with warmer in east and south portions. Temperature extremes today 87 and 60. hour by hour readings end at 1 p.m.
Amarillo Airport shows arrivals on Sept 18 12 noon Travelair and Wright Whirlwind piloted by Pete Hill from Wichita Kansas. Sept 19 10 am Earl Airsedan Wright Whirlwind piloted by Lieut. Alex Klotz with M. H. Kotzebue and Fred L. Foster from Los Angeles via El Paso. Sept 19 11:15 am Ten Curtis Hawks from Selfridge field with Maj. Ralph Royce and a list of officers. Sept 19 10 am Fokker tri motor from Los Angeles via El Paso. Departures include Travelair and Wright Whirlwind to Wichita and a long list of army and civilian flights through Sept 19. Cross country and Gray's Field flights noted with Los Angeles arrivals and Chicago departures.
Relief workers said 325 or more people died in the Lake Okeechobee hurricane with Pahokee bearing the heaviest toll at about 200 dead and Belle Glade about 80. Known dead include residents from Chosen and Belle Glade, and many missing remain unaccounted.
George Armistead, 57, longtime San Antonio newspaper man and former postmaster, died at his home today after a illness that began in June. He was a notable figure in local journalism.
A delegation of Texas Democrats led by Thomas B. Love urged Herbert Hoover to campaign in Texas. They said Texas is doubtful and could be carried with speeches, despite long-standing Democratic support for Al Smith. The group included Cato Sells, Marshall Hicks, Alvin Moody, O. B. Colquitt, and D. J. Sandifer, with three Republicans also present.
Howard Selby chairman of Palm Beach county Red Cross told relief workers that as of today the bodies of 200 hurricane victims have been buried in local cemeteries in West Palm Beach Florida.
Amarillo merchants will close at 1 PM Tuesday to allow employees to attend the free Tri-State Fair. H. Gouldy and R. O. Walkup of the Amarillo Business Men's association say members back the plan, though previously said not required. Labor cooperates as fair opens Saturday with unions sponsoring a holiday on Tuesday.
Mrs. Marle Adams former Oregon school teacher arrested on a fugitive warrant was arraigned on habeas corpus to seek extradition for trial on swindling indictments. The court ruled extradition papers valid and that her identity as Marie Adams was proven, with bond set at 10000. She may appeal or return. Oregon sheriff and wife await today’s decision.
Lieut J G Pratt and Maj Peter Brady, army fliers from Maxwell Field, praised the Panhandle as a prime flying region during a noon stop at Gray's field on their Los Angeles to New York route. They cited year round clear air and easy landings as assets for a future flying center. They will return to Maxwell Field after a flight to New York aboard a Douglas OH2 plane.
Beaumont based Texas Bar Association president W N Crook announces nearly all committee appointments. Members named include Lloyd E Price Texarkana W A Wright San Angelo J T Montgomery Wichita Falls RR O Kenley Wichita Falls for Criminal law and procedure Roy J Daniel Wichita Falls for Legislation BP A Martin Wichita Falls WH Pipkin Amarillo A L Burford ex officio Texarkana W H Arnold Jr Texarkana W F Gee Amarillo for Commercial law and Uniform state laws. Cooperation with American law in
The airport commission presented its first detailed recommendations for improving the new municipal airport on the Panhandle highway. The city commission authorized advertising for bids on a 75 gallon per minute water well and a high sheep fence for the 480 acre port. The airport body urged immediate ground preparation with city employees under the engineering department to shape and grade the surface for landing and takeoff.
Elmer Harvey Baxter 29, employed at the T. M. Smith ranch near Channing, died after his team of eight horses ran away in a field. Witnesses say Baxter was adjusting harness when the horses frightened and dragged a heavy disc onto him. He died at 8 am from a brain concussion after being moved to St. Anthony's hospital. He had recently moved from Fort Worth where he worked in life insurance. A brother arrived in Amarillo. parents live in Temple, Texas. survived by three more siblings. The body lay in state at Blackburn-Boxwell parlors.
A squadron of ten Curtis Hawk army pursuit planes from Selfridge field Michigan stopped in Amarillo at noon during a return flight from an air meet in Los Angeles. They paused 11 15 a.m. to 1 15 p.m. at Amarillo Airport Corp. field for fuel. The Fokker monoplane carrying the supply officer and crew accompanied the group. Ambulance Griggs listed at Phone 4011 for crew records.
Thirteen day search for kidnapped Billy Ranieri ends after the boy, found at a Joliet filling station, says he wants to go home. He reports being struck in the eye, imprisoned on a farm, and repeatedly told to stay silent as ransom talks fell through.
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