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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1929

Page

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Lindbergh Leaves Miami for Caribbean Air Route

Charles A. Lindbergh departed Pan American Airport at 9 05 a m on the first leg of a flight along the Caribbean air route. He carried seven passengers and a crew of four plus 135 pounds of special mail for the East Coast of South America. The voyage aims to extend to Dutch Guinea with clear weather reported.

Associated Press Miami Fla Charles A. Lindbergh Pan American Airport Caribbean Sea Havana South America Dutch Guinea Lindbergh West Indies Central America

Fire at Study Club Night Spot Kills Six Teens

In Detroit on September 20 a fire gutted the Study Club night club near the downtown theatre district. Six teens died and more than 50 were hospitalized with injuries as flames cut off the main stairway trapping patrons and staff. Patrolman James McGuire discovered the blaze and alerted the fire box before evacuations could be completed.

Associated Press Detroit Study Club James McGuire

Irish Prisons and Prisons as Broadcast Centers

A Globe reprint notes Ireland’s Free State prisons grow but total inmate numbers stay around 700. It recalls Japan’s role in naval talks and questions whether the U S should seek foreign approval for aircraft and fleet plans. Also mentions Africa travel and Gogos birth control practices.

Happy Free State of Ireland

The Veil Lifted From Primitive Lovers

A fragmentary caption reflects on unveiling ancient humanity and the primal nature of early man and woman, suggesting a dramatic shift in civilization and social perception.

The Death List Names Detroit and Grand Rapids Residents

A list names residents including Mrs Florence Parker 42 Detroit John J Kaufman 25 Detroit Lawrence Luther 40 waiter at the club Derrick S Brown 25 Detroit Walter Krieger 36 Grand Rapids Morrison Manning 30 Grand Rapids Harold B Smith 88 Detroit E D Tedford 47 Detroit Waverly J Green 36 Detroit Mrs Bertha Kelley 27 maid at the club Miss Ruby Emery 80 Detroit Mrs Gussie Rosenbloom 27 Detroit Marjorie Jane Ward 30 Detroit Miss Phyllis Wiese 22 Detroit plus an unidentified woman and man.

Florence Parker Detroit John J. Kaufman Lawrence Luther Derrick S. Brown Walter Krieger Grand Rapids Morrison Manning Harold B. Smith E. D. Tedford Waverly J. Green Bertha Kelley Ruby Emery Gussie Rosenbloom Marjorie Jane Ward Phyllis Wiese

Fire claims dancer as smoke fills crowded hall

Patrons faced deadly smoke as fire surged through a dance venue. A cigarette girl suffocated by the heat stood at the center of the floor and collapsed onto her tray. Firemen recovered her body while guests scrambled into a small rear dressing room for safety.

Playes

Norman High Pep Rally Signals Big Game Ahead

Norman students packed the high school auditorium for a 10 oclock pep rally led by the Pep Squad with speeches by school and Globe-News officials. A 7 o clock parade through the business district was planned tonight, with another parade tomorrow morning.

Wilbur Hawk Globe-News B. C. D. Bynum Henry Ansley The M. M. Churchwell Hal Muldrow

City to resume paving Thirty sixth Street after protest

City officials announced plans to surface Thirty sixth Street with cheaper material after protests by property owners along the route against concrete. A contract between Wilmering and Mullen for the concrete section between Harrison and Ong Streets was canceled following the city commission hearing. In New Braunfels Texas twelve jurors resumed deliberations in the 1926 Farmers National Bank robbery case against Rebecca Bradley Rogers.

Thirtysixth Harrison Ong Streets E. N. Stanley Wilmering Mullen City Commission Associated Press New Braunfels Texas Rebecca Bradley Rogers Farmers National Bank Buda Fred L. Blundell

Moody Orders Whitey Walker Held for Oklahoma Officers

Governor Moody ordered the Hutchinson county sheriff to hold William J. Whitey Walker for Oklahoma officers after Oklahoma sought extradition to face a robbery with firearms charge, pending possible acquittal on a Hutchinson county murder case.

Moody Whitey Walker Oklahoma United Press Austin William J. (Whitey) Walker Hutchinson County Walker

Amarillo Milk Supply Praised By Public Health Expert

Dr Milton M Miller of Washington reports Amarillo's milk supply ranks among the best in the nation after surveying Texas cities. He notes improvements over the past three years since adopting the Standard Milk and Dairy Ordinance and predicts Amarillo will lead all cities.

Amarillo Milton M. Miller Washington Miller United States Public Health Service Texas Dr. Miller

No Dog Show at Tri-State Fair This Year

Owing to insufficient entries for the annual dog show at the Tri-State fair there will be no exhibits in the pop ere ment this year. Dr E F an sponsored the affair and Mr Lanham said entry fees will be refunded to those who applied at his office.

E. Fan Afair Lanham

Boyd Jones to See Hoover During Today

Amarillo boy 15 year old presidential ambassador Boyd Jones expected in Washington today to meet President Hoover and Mrs Hoover. The Tri State Fair Association invited him to attend the fair next week with a news crew set at the White House to cover the moment. Jones has traveled a long arduous trek on a small Texas pony.

Boyd Chamber of Commerce Washington, D. C Hoover O. V. Vernon Pathe News White House Tri-State Fair Association Boyd Jones Amarillo Pony Express

See John about building and services offered

Advertisement style notice listing contact details for John Maynard Ltor of 800 W 5th for building inquiries, Blackburn’s ambulance phone number 2323 4, and auto salvage By George with Dial 6891.

John John Maynard Ltor, Co 5Th George” Dial

Fair Parking Tickets On Sale Today At Tri-State Fair

Wilbur C. Hawk announces individual season parking spaces for the Tri-State Fair available today or tonight. Offices will stay open for reservations and a mail option accepts $3 checks. a special officer will guard the reserved cars.

Tri-State Fair Wilbur C. Hawk The Fair Association Hawk

School Teacher Defies Law After Traffic Stop

Miss Victoria Vascha, a Chicago school teacher, ignored a red light and shouted she could not be arrested. Officer Joseph Finn pursued, explained his uniform, and after a perilous chase she was detained with a patrol wagon arriving. She remained convinced teachers cannot be arrested.

The Associated Press Chicago Victoria Vascha Joseph Finn Mise Vascha Finn

Two Gruver Men Die Within an Hour

Two Gruver men died early this morning within an hour of each other. Frank E. Richardson, 47, a Rock Island engineer from Amarillo, collapsed at 6:30 while preparing breakfast on a Rock Island work train and likely died of heart disease. He is survived by son Edgar R. Richardson of Amarillo and daughter Mrs. Charles Taylor of Montgomery, Minnesota. The body was taken to Amarillo by N. B. Griggs & Sons Mortuary pending funeral plans. Ned Frazier, 67, of McLean Texas, who had come to visit his nephew A. H. Frazier, was found dead in the yard at 6:20. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Emma Thompson of Jonesboro Arkansas and Mrs. Claude McGowan of Melgan. His body is being sent to Mangum Oklahoma for Sunday funeral services.

Associated Press Gruver Frank E. Richardson Rock Island Amarillo Richardson Edgar R. Richardson Charles Taylor Montgomery Min Emma Thompson Jonesboro Arkansas Claude McGowan MeLgan Mangum Oklahoma

Canadian Man Found Dead Near Bridge in Canadian

C. L. Stone, 30, was found dead under a bridge near Canadian Texas today. No verdict had been returned on the cause of death. An unrelated local ad mentions Berry's rug cleaning and radiator services with listed addresses.

Associated Press Texas Cc. L. Stone

Kentucky Governor Indicted in Frankfort Chaos Deepens

Governor Clem D. Sampson and seven State Textbook Commission members were indicted in Frankfort on charges of unlawfully receiving gifts from publishing concerns, broadening fiscal and political turmoil in Kentucky.

United Press Frankfort Commonwealth of Kentucky Clem D. Sampson State Textbook Commission

Rodeo Victim's Widow Testifies at Murder Trial

The widow of O C Hill Jr testified in the murder trial of C S Williams in the Tri State rodeo affray on July 4. She described the day’s events from the rodeo to the fatal stabbing, detailing the fight after the performance.

Tri-State O. C. Hill, Jr Donley County Pete) Williams Williams Hill

Slaying of Johnny Holmes Shocks Borger Officials

Judge James C. Wilson of the U S District Court told the Amarillo American Business Club at the Am arillo Hotel that the Borger killing was the most serious Texas crime in 20 years. He suggested the shooter may be an official or acting with official sanction.

Johnny Holmes Borger Texas James Co. Wilson United States District Court American Business Club Amarillo Wilson

Globe mene Business Opportunity Ads Promote Small Ventures

The notice touts buying a small business today through Globe mene Business Opportunity Ads as a path to a big venture tomorrow, claiming hundreds have built fortunes by starting with a little business.

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