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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1925

Page

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Man Is Charged With Stealing His Own Cattle

WACO Aug 27 Complaint charging Arthur Ruble a South Waco dairy man with stealing his own cattle was filed in Justice Stamford's court. Ruble's cows strayed into Davis Curley's fields who locked them up until Ruble paid damages and the keep fee. Instead of paying the money the owner retrieved the cows.

Associated Press Waco Arthur Ruble South Waco R. B. Stamford Ruble Davis Curley

Three-State Pledge Near for Panhandle Irrigation Plan

Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico approve a tentative treaty to guide future talks on a Panhandle irrigation and flood control system aimed at Arkansas short term. Next meetings set in Little Rock with federal representation possible. Logan dam site to be inspected.

Jr. E. Blake Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arkansas Kansas Colorado Amarillo Little Rock Coolidge A. S. Stinnett Miriam Ferguson Pln Panhandle E. B.ee A. 8 Anett R. J. Freeland J. A. Dykes Albert Calisch George A. Knapp R. Lincoln Fellowes Department of Agriculture Blake Stinnett Freeland Calisch Logan N. M War Department E. E. Blake A. Lincoln Fellowes United States Department of Agriculture Union A. &. Stinnett

Miners Suspend Coal Work As Wage Talks Fail

In Philadelphia on August 27 1925 John L. Lewis announced a September 1 suspension in the anthracite fields after wage talks failed to yield an agreement. About 158000 miners would walk out with 10000 kept for maintenance as operators and workers deadlocked on staffing during the shutdown. The suspension notice urged readiness for maintenance rules and promised ongoing updates as discussions continued with the anthracite operators and district unions.

Askhvitared Philadelphia John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Nomrade United Mine Workers Oof America Sirs and Brothers Lewis Anthracite Board of Conciliation

West Texas Congress selects Amarillo as 1926 meeting place

Amarillo was chosen as the 1926 meeting site for the West Texas Farmers' Educational Congress after a yesterday afternoon vote. Officers were re elected, state day featured speakers from Texas and beyond, and resolutions praised the Amarillo Board of City Development.

West Texas Amarillo Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Kansas Municipal Auditorium A. W. Large Denver Colo B. F. Yoakum J.J. Hill Northwest Hill F. Yoakum Southwest Large Margaret Venge Dawn C. H. Coglon Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association Coglon L. Gough Texas Wheat Growers’ Association Texas Association Congress Board of City Development

Prince Amir Ibrahim Bey to Visit America for Ladies

A notice proclaims Prince Amir Ibrahim Bey of Egypt will soon visit the United States. He is described as handsome and wealthy and will reportedly meet American women during his trip.

Amir Ibrahim Bey Egypt Amir America

Amarillo irrigation speech previews regional growth and promises

E B Blake, Oklahoma irrigation head, told a banquet audience in Amarillo that irrigation will boost Amarillo to 200000 and expand nearby towns like Tucumcari and Oklahoma City. He predicted tax values to rise 100 percent and growth to 48 times current levels, with a multi-state delegation present and officials pledging cooperation for dam and development projects.

Amarillo E. BE. Blake Oklahoma Amarillo Hotel Southwest Tucumcarri N. M Colorado Springs Oklahoma City Dallas Kansas City A. S. Stinnett Stinnett Blake Logan

Amarillo Sees 407 Buildings Erected in Seven Months

Four hundred seven new buildings were erected in Amarillo in seven months, averaging more than two per day. Of these, 356 are residences and 51 mercantile structures costing 934 725 and 1 369 990 respectively. February led with 547 405 in permits while July had 175 633. The boom adds over 700 families yearly, averaging five per household, predicting a 35 percent population rise in ten years. Officials studying growth expect the pace to continue or increase.

Amarillo

Gas Prices Cut at Dallas Stations by 2 Cents

Gasoline at Dallas filling stations operated by major refiners fell two cents to 21 cents per gallon today. Tank wagon prices of 17 cents a gallon remained unchanged.

Dallas

Washington Officials Weigh Texas Oklahoma Water Power Plans

Washington officials study planned water power projects in Texas and Oklahoma. Texas has 13 820 horsepower in developed plants, Oklahoma 194 000 horsepower of potential power, while New York leads with over 1.7 million. Experts caution against over optimism, stressing that surveying and feasibility come first.

Bascom N. Timmons Daily News Washington Correspor Washington Texas Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Amarillo Arkansas George Otis Smith Geological Survey Utah Idaho New York West

Bartlett protests date for circus in Amarillo

Manager J D Bartlett telegrammed from Amarillo protesting Ringling Brothers Circus plan to open on Tri State Fair opening day. He cited conflict with the fair, calling it a nonpanhandle institution and urging a date change due to strong public opposition.

Amarillo J. DD. Bartlett Ringling Brose Circus Amarilo Tr- State Air

Two Aviators Die in Maywood Airfield Crash

In Chicago on August 27 two Army aviators were killed when their planes collided during a landing at the air mail field in Maywood. Both aircraft burned, the second pilot was seriously injured, and both men jumped with parachutes that failed to open. The dead were Lieut. Heptig and Lieut. Happy Smith, returning from Camp Grant after an aerial circus attended by the governor.

Associated Press Chicago Air Mail Maywood Heptig Happy) Smith Camp Grant

Three Drown Near St Louis in Missouri River Bathing

Elmer Hunter aged 96 and two women from St. Louis Miss Bessie Johnson 26 and Mrs Helen Cook 27 drowned while bathing eighteen miles west of St Louis in the Missouri River. Hunter died trying to rescue the others after they waded beyond their depth.

St. Louis Associated Dress Elmer Hunter Bessie Johnson Helen Cook Missouri River Here Hunter

Weather Overview for West Texas and Surrounding Areas

Cloudy conditions prevail over Southwestern Texas with a trough of high pressure. Friday shows partial clearing and a rise in temperatures. Northwesterly winds shift patterns with scattered showers possible in Utah and parts of New Africa, while Amarillo reports variable temperatures and mixed cloud cover tonight.

Amarilllo Vieleity West Texas Bastien New Fee Pridauy Sas Lake Lion Utah Southearn New Aufrica Amarillo Yesters

City divided over Ringling circus date clash

Amarillo officials press to bar Ringling Bros from performing on the fair opening date Sept. 26. Mayor Bivins and commissioners vow to pass an ordinance prohibiting circuses within the city. Fair directors seek landowner support to deny sites near the city. President Olver calls the stance a fight to the end as public opinion swells against the circus.

Ringling Bros. Circus Tri-State Lee Bivins J. H. Harris C. A. Fisk A. N. Olver Olver Amarillo

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Abbie Eagan U. S. Bureau of Engraving Atlantic City Col R. Q. Lee North Plains Associated Prese Although Water Commissioners of May Gloria Ulysses Forgan May Seymour Olin F. Hardy Col. R. Q. Lee Carson County B. M. Whitaker Whitehead Daily Press of The Panhandle Inn Chamber of Commerce J. Sid O’keefe R. F. Surratt L. EB. Brain W. R&r. Ellis Joe Rorex BE. H. Little J. A. Whiteside W. M. Bender Asbury A. Callaghan Fr. M. Stevenson L. R. Mickey W. R. Ewing Court House J. Sid O'Keefe Col. Lee Col. Lee B. M. Whitaker Whitaker O. ¥. Hardy Bartlett Wiese Dar Famerneet Noah Rover Jnkass Circus
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