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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1934
Page
2
A North cold front arriving Thursday morning delays rain at the Tri State Fair with forecasts indicating rain by Friday or Saturday. The writer reiterates a forecast of rain and notes political chatter about Panhandle representation on the state highway commission.
Internationally known driver Fred Frame tours Amarillo visiting Ford agency friends and shows speed records. He once led Indianapolis 1932 and held 21 national and international straightaway marks, now driving a Ford V-8 stock car. Frame heads to Pampa then Oklahoma City then Los Angeles for a championship race and stock car events.
A party of three women tourists from Texas were ordered out of Arlington Cemetery after one used a toy gun to imitate a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Guide A. R. Rowles recounted the misbehavior, including fence climbing, hymn book stealing, and other antics from stops in Washington. The trio, from a Panhandle city, also faced earlier arrests and unpaid hotel bills as their travels stretched from Chicago to Atlantic City.
Houston authorities foil a planned explosion at the Mor An line docks in the Houston ship channel. A 319 pound cache of dynamite connected to a hot shot battery and alarm clock was removed by Morgan line special officers and investigators. Guards kept watch as searches for additional explosives continued. Four vessels in the Gulf and Caribbean trade have suffered fires at sea in recent weeks.
Last rites for J. H. Hugh Richards, 44, were to be held at 3 o clock this afternoon at Tulla. Richards lived in Amarillo until a year ago and was the son of the late Rev. J. J. Richards of Amarillo. He died early yesterday at Tulla. Survivors include a son, a daughter, his mother, a sister and two brothers.
The House voted 63 to 47 to mimeograph a bill repealing the pari mutuel race track wagering law without debate. Rep. Henry C. Kyle planned immediate action, arguing it could fit under general taxation despite Governor Ferguson not submitting it. The measure targets a 10 cent per pound tax on oleomargarine from imported oils, with domestic margarines exempt.
A Duroc Jersey pig owned by Jack Cotton of Oldham County was named grand champion at the Tri-State Fair 4-H Boys Pig Club show in the Livestock Building. Reserve champion went to J. T. McDaniel of Kress as about 90 pigs entered by 16 boys from area 4-H clubs. Frank Ford, Oldham County agent, directed the 4-H division.
FP M. Hilliard of Tulia visits the Tri State Fair with his trained horse Prince. The roper and rodeo performer has appeared at many Panhandle rodeos and fairs. Prince performs tricks such as shake hands, crossing forelegs, and various dance steps.
Testimony describes smoke and flames from the disaster scene with Captain Warms leaping the bridge rail and crew member Alagna detailing radio room conditions at 3 AM. He said SOS went out at 3 25 AM and noted lack of bridge cooperation as he made multiple trips to the deck.
In a crowded courtroom Judge Bickett named the case James E. Kilday versus the State of Texas. James Kilday, Houston attorney and Democratic convention chairman, is party to the proceedings through Judge McCrory’s restraining order against certifying Allred’s name for secretary of state. The State of Texas appears as a party as required by law.
A man named William Gallo, 26, was dragged from a car on 13th Avenue and shot multiple times. He survived for now in critical condition at Kings County Hospital as police link the attack to rival gamblers. In Chicago, Police Lieut. John F. Day, 56, was found battered to death near Gresham station after a 40 year service.
Officers in civilian clothes found Day dead with a possible gunshot wound status undetermined. His face showed signs of a beating. Day's hat, glasses and tobacco pouch lay nearby as deputies continued the inquiry.
Federal officials said hot leads emerged in the Lindbergh kidnapping inquiry as searches span the United States and Europe. Fay stated Hoover would announce any news, while reports claimed ransom funds and suspects were tied to a Bronx house and a Greenwich Street station custody scene.
The Fair hosts this afternoon and tonight with the Tom Mix Handicap in race seven led by Tom Mix on Tony the wonder horse. Tomorrow sees high attendance for School Children Day and New Mexico Day with a special New Mexico delegation train and motor caravans arriving from Tucumcari. An added feature is the non title Kallio Carr wrestling match at City Auditorium with prelims at 8. Tickets range 50 cents to 1 dollar.
The New Orleans cotton market opens steady with Liverpool's slight drop but shows early 3 point decline for October and gains later in the morning. December and March prices drift while buying interest improves, with October around 12.59 and December near 12.70 and 12.79 before a rally.
After Attorney General Cummings referred questioners to him the department of justice has a special squad assigned to the Lindbergh kidnapping case. The squad reports only to J Edgar Hoover.
The Potter County jail loses its matron Carrie Belle Johnson who has served about four months and left for California to attend the University of Southern California Berkeley. Funds for hiring a matron were provided by PERA, but the county budget for next year does not include a matron’s salary. The market section notes trading in progress with October at 12.72, December 12.84, and March 12.02, up from earlier shows. Kansas City livestock and New York stocks sections follow with detailed price ranges and turnovers.
Procter & Gamble announces a Camay contest offering 1000 dollars yearly for life as first prize plus other cash awards. Entries must be 100 words or less about Why Camay Is the Best Beauty Soap for My Skin and postmarked by October 15 1934.
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