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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1929

Page

2

Eight Bond Signers Cited In U S Court

Writs of scire facias issued by the U S district clerk target eight defendants whose indictments were returned this term and whose bonds were forfeited after no shows. Bondsmen named include John Ware, J T Davis, Lon Sharp, A A Price, Solon May, and others. Trial also begun in a separate case of Conley and Starr versus Frantz over a $3000 promissory note.

U. S Roy Johnson John Ware J. T. Davis Borger R. Ray Florence Lamar Lon Sharp Amarillo R. A. Murray Tom A. Board J. W. Jones L. T. Avis H. V. Morris C. C. Deadwiley A. A. Price Mary Morales Prohibition Luz Malacara Simeon Ur Texas Conley Starr

Hamer the Ranger of the Big Bend and His Fiery Record

The article recounts outlaw-hunter Hamer known for seizing a windmill jail and rare mercy. It chronicles confrontations with armed foes, a forearm scar from gunfire, and a reflexive left-handed gunstrike after losing use of his right arm. It notes his stance against bounty rewards for bank robbers.

Hamer Big Bend Texas Looth Hamer State Bankers Association

Murder of Jacob Cohen on return from Jerusalem wedding

Jacob Cohen aged 65 was stabbed to death by unidentified Arabs after a wedding in Jerusalem. The assailants fled and have not been identified. Bertrand Russell and Will Durant discuss education with Russell criticizing teaching quality and boys’ upbringing.

Jacob Cohen Jerusalem Bertrand Russell Will Durant Mr. Russell

Wasted Glands Revived Or Cost Nothing

Advertisement promises revival of weakened glands with a 10 day Pep Kaps treatment from Walton Chemical Co. mailed postpaid for $2.00 with money back guarantee. C. O. D. option offered.

Walton Pharmacal Co Station D St. Joseph Adv

Tri-State Fair a Remarkable Profit and Praise for Wilbur Hawk

In Amarillo this morning, community leader Wilbur Hawk is hailed for the Tri-State Fair's record profit of twelve thousand dollars. The president’s free gate idea and two years of energetic effort are credited with the fair’s success and overall benefit to the city.

Ernest Thompson Wilbur Hawk Hawk Amarillo

Amarillo water bond details clarified by mayor

A local note records a morning talk with the mayor stating the proposed 200000 bond for Amarillo funds an extra water supply and a 12 inch pipeline over about 4.5 miles. Officials note water hardness trends at Word ranch and Bush tract and urge voters to have full information before casting ballots.

Amarillo Plains Word Ranch Bush Tract Globe News Bush Site

City considers McDonald contract and Bush tract option

The Amarillo city commission weighs hiring D L McDonald as water expert at 10000 retaining fee tied to a 200000 bond plan and contemplates purchasing the Bush tract near Amarillo after he found a new water supply. McDonald reportedly holds an option at 45000 from W H Bush. no profit is intended.

Thompson D. L. McDonald McDonald Bush Tract Amarillo W. H. Bush Commission

Voters Seek Clear Deal On Land Sale To City

Bush urges public disclosure of land sale terms to the city and consulting fee for McDonald. Voters demand price details, noting proposed sale at 64 dollars per acre and a bond vote of 200 thousand dollars. City should obtain a non profit land option and full explanation before approving bonds.

McDonald Thompson Jom Bush W. H. Bush

City water plan debated by Amarillo mayor and residents

Old Tack opens his column to the city commission and engineer as voters read extended notes on Amarillo water options. Mayor Thompson defends Kiersted report while urging a plan for adequate supply through 1930 and beyond.

Thompson Kiersted Old City Commission Word Ranch Amarillo

Mayor to Speak Tonight At Security Benefit Meeting

The mayor will address the Security Benefit association and discuss city matters. Citizens are urged to attend to hear direct statements from the mayor and commissioners. The speaker notes uncertainty over bond voting tied to Amarillo’s growth and peak-day water consumption. Public disclosure of land price details from Jim Bush is awaited.

Amarillo Thompson Security Benefit Association Commission Jim Bush

Admiral Rodman Sees Navy Strength Amid Disarmament Talks

Admiral Rodman praised the U S Navy as a credit to the nation noting ship for ship and man for man its superiority, though acknowledging a larger British fleet. He expressed hope the Hoover MacDonald conference would avoid political or diplomatic intrigue and advance disarmament efforts.

Rodman Hoover MacDonald

Canyon Pike Opens to Traffic Across 18 Mile Stretch

The new Canyon paving is opened to traffic from Amarillo to Canyon except for 600 feet near Canyon. The Santa Fe underpass at Canyon is now usable. Paving beyond Amarillo toward the county line remains incomplete.

Canyon Amarillo Santa Fe

Amarillo to Attend West Texas Chamber Meet in Shamrock

About 50 Amarillo businessmen will attend the regional West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting in Shamrock on Thursday October 3. Shamrock hosts will present a free barbecue and a full program. Delegates plan a motorcade to El Paso for the October 24 to 26 convention. O V Vernon and O V Vernon will respond to the welcome address.

Amarillo West Texas Chamber of Commerce Shamrock O. V. Vernon el Paso Texas Panhandle New Mexico Mason King Chamber of Commerce Trade Extension Department

Troops Assume Control as Borger Sees Martial Law Step In

General Wolters and Colonel Roberts lead troops into Borger under Governor Moody after the assassination of District Attorney John A. Holmes. Clem Calhoun is appointed district attorney, replacing Holmes. Troops, largely young militia from Fort Worth and Dallas, arrived by train from Wichita Falls. No demonstrations observed as Borger faces years of crime and previous ranger raids.

Clem Calhoun John A. Holmes Calhoun Borger Hamlin 104Th Moody Fort Worth Dallas Wichita Falls General Wolters Wolters Texas Galveston Mexia Texas Rangers Holmes

Funeral for Pioneer Ranch Man Today

Funeral services planned for John William Chalke 64 pioneer Texas ranchman at his Dallas home. He spent over twenty years in the Panhandle and in 1922 sold his ranch holdings and moved to Dallas. He founded the J W Chalke Hardware Company and helped organize the First State Banks of Roaring Springs and Matador serving as vice president in both. Surviving are Mrs Chalke and seven children.

United Press Dallas Tex John William Chalke Texas Chalke Panhandle J. W United States Sam L. Gross

Fears Spread For Coste And His Mechanic Missing Flight

Anxiety centered on French aviation ace Dieu Donne Coste and his mechanic Jacques Bellonte after they disappeared more than three days ago. They departed Le Bourget in the plane Question Mark toward Vladivostok, with last reports from Cologne as a French escort plane returned to Paris.

Associated Press Paris Dieudonne Coste Jacques Bellonte le Bourget Vladivostok Siberia Cologne Germany

Martial law declared in Borger area amid alleged crime ring

Governor Moody ordered military control and removal of Borger city officials including mayor, commissioners, and police amid claims of an entrenched criminal ring in Borger and Hutchinson county. Proclamation barred debts by enforcement officers and warned against divisive language. Civil authorities to oversee fiscal duties while military enforces peace.

Col Nichols Moody Borger Hutchinson J. W. Grabtree Mitchell Walter Broomhall Joe Ownbey Hutchinson County

Five Gas Station Thefts Tied To One Gang In Amarillo

Five filling stations in Amarillo were robbed between 9 and 9:30 p m by a gang using new Ford sedans and coupes. Attendants Fred Schultz Elbert Stuckey E B Kennedy C A Russel faced pistol threats as criminals claimed cash from registers totaling 8 30 16 17 and 6 73 dollars at Pennant Gulf Humphries and Clark Wicks stations.

Cave Amarillo E. B. Kennedy Clark and Wicks West Sixth Avenue C. A. Russel Humphries Sixth Avenue Hayden Street

Engineers to Hear Report on Water

The Tri-State Technical Society will hear a special committee report on Amarillo's water situation on October 14 at the Palo Duro Hotel. Committee members P. A. McCarthy P. R. Rose G. L. Mercer and Charles Shoblom were named to study the water problem.

Tri-State Technical Society Amarillo Palo Duro P. A. McCarthy P. R. Rose G. L. Mercer Charles Shoblom The Technical Society

French to Transfer to Abilene as West Texas Engineer

W A French, division highway engineer in Amarillo, will leave tomorrow for Abilene to become engineer for the West Texas district with offices there. A successor for the Panhandle district has not yet been named by State Highway Engineer Gibb Gilchrist.

W. A. French Amarillo Abilene West Texas French Panhandle Gibb Gilchrist

Realtors Swamped On Rentals Calls In Amarillo

Fifteen calls for rental houses were received in one day last week by a local real estate firm. Amarillo realtors say demand for modern desirable houses is high while inventory is nearly exhausted in the city.

Amarillo

Borger Mayor Pace Waives Preliminary Hearing

The Borger mayor Glen Pace waived preliminary hearing on charges of causing a key witness to leave town. Bond set at 3000 by County Judge Hood. Pace, defended by Maj. E A Simpson, faces 2 to 5 year penalty. Borger saw a quiet Sunday with subdued activity and large church attendance.

Borger Glen Pace Hood Pace Maj. E. A. Simpson Amarillo Underwood, Johnson, Dooley and Simpson Hamer Rangers E. Broome Charles T. Hale Ray Martin Tabernacle G. W. Green

Vessel Rides Out Storm Then Sails to Nassau

A vessel named Hurricane battled Isaac Light and Northwest Channel last Tuesday night. It rode out the storm on the Bahaman banks, then, after a jury rudder was rigged, proceeded to Nassau.

Isaac Light Northwest Channel Bahaman Banks Nassau

Bahama Hurricane Fatalities Rise as Check Proceeds

AP reports Nassau authorities confirm five deaths from the tropical hurricane that battered New Providence Island for about 80 hours starting Wednesday. Property damage to tourist hotels was not extensive.

Associated Press Nassau Bahamas New Providence Wednes- Banas

Georgetown Pineapple Sets British Guiana Size Record

A Georgetown grower in British Guiana claims a colossal pineapple 15 inches tall with a girth of two feet two inches and weight of 17 pounds, the largest on record.

Georgetown British Guiana

Kansas City Livestock Market Report

Markets report from Kansas City shows hogs 13 000 head, 10 to 25 cents lower. top 10.45 on 190 220 lb. hogs. Cattle 29 000, calves 4 500 slow. slaughter steers 950 1500 lb 11.75 15.50. fed yearlings 12.25 15.50. heifers 11.25 14.75. cows 7.75 10.50. wealers 8.00 18.50. stocker and feeder steers 9.50 12.25. Sheep 14 000, lambs 11 502.50, ewes 3.75 5.00.

Kansas City Associated Press

Fort Worth Livestock Market Prices and Trends

Fort Worth market report lists hogs with rail prices 10 to 15 cents lower and trucks 10 to 15 cents higher. light butchers at 10.15 rail top and 9.65 truck top. Cattle and calves show mixed shifts with steady fed steers and lower stock stockers. cows topping 7.65 and bulls at 7.85. Sheep account shows declines across grades, with bombs 11.50 to 12.00 and feeder lambs 8.50 to 9.50.

Fort Worth International News Service

Chicago Livestock Market Report Slumps Seen Across Hogs Cattle

Chicago on Set. 30 reports hogs totaling 45 000 with 10 to 25 cent decline and packing sow prices from 7.85 to 8.85. Cattle 29 000 with calves 3 000. slaughter steers 1100 to 1500 pounds fetch 12.75 to 16.50. cows 8.00 to 11.00. stocker and feeder steers 10.25 to 12.00. Sheep 20 000 lambs 11.75 to 12.85. ewes 3.75 to 5.25.

Chicago Associated Press

East St. Louis Livestock Prices Settle Report

East St Louis market notes hogs 15,500 head at 170 to 220 pounds 10.60 to 10.65. Cattle 10,500 with calves 3,000 and bulls at 8.25 or lower and weaners around 17.00. Sheep 3,000 and activity weak early.

East ST. Louis The Associated Press

New Orleans and New York Cotton Open Higher on Storm Hedges

The Associated Press reports New Orleans and New York cotton markets opened steady to higher as tropical storm warnings lifted prices. December rose to 18.48 in New Orleans and 18.69 at mid day, with January and March up similarly before hedging and profit-taking cooled gains.

New Orleans the Associates Press Liverpool East Gulf Coast New York Yee Assos Td Press

Cotton market reports mixed in Liverpool prices and sales

Liverpool notes spot cotton softer with American grades under pressure. Prices range from strict good midling at 10.94 to good ordinary 9.34 with 8 000 bales sold, including 6 500 American. Futures closed quiet and steady with October to July contracts from 9.83 to 10.05.

Liverpool

Wheat falls at Liverpool on rains in Australia and Argentina

Uncertain global weather weighing on wheat as rains in Australia and Argentina push futures lower in Liverpool trade. Chicago open shows sharp downturns but later holds near the initial range while corn and oats show relative strength.

Chicago Liverpool Australia Argentina

Wedding Socks Gift List From Old Box

A box yields two pairs of golfing socks and a wedding card wishing happiness in three and twenty years of bliss. The note says the giver’s first and only gift, with other presents listed as handkerchiefs hose a painted bowl Irish lace center-piece and a string of beads in Nell’s memory.

Nell

Stock Prices Surged and Slumped Across a Broad Market

The list shows wide swings with corn prices starting up and later advancing while provisions declined. Major firms including General Motors, Goodyear, General Mills, Westinghouse, and Union Pacific appear with varied percentage changes, signaling a choppy trading day across industries and commodities.

Butter and Eggs Chicago Market Report

Butter prices show gains with creamery extras at 45 cents and standard 44, extra firsts 43 to 44, and firsts 40 to 42. Eras steady with extra firsts 89 to 40, graded firsts 38 to 44, current firsts 36 to 41, and ordinary firsts 32 to 35 cents.

The Associated Press Chicago

Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market

Chicago September 30 Poultry prices listed for fowls 22 to 25 4c springs 22 to 24c No 2 springs 17c roosters 20c turkeys 20 to 30c ducks 18 to 21c geese 20c.

The Associated Press Chicago

Stocks Rise Amid Opening Gain Firm on Oils Fortunes

Buying orders led the market up at opening as United Carbon soared 25 points to a record high 102 3/4 and Pierce Oil preferred jumped 10 1/2 points to 61 1/2. Major issues like American Telephone Westinghouse General Motors and U S Steel posted small gains while some losses appeared in Columbian Carbon and Byers.

Joe Pierce Oil Houston Oil Southwestern Natural Gas Properties Union Oil California Timken Roller Bearing Eastman Kodak Simmons International Harvester Commercial Investment Trust Electric Auto Site U. S. Industrial Alcohol

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