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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
4
Syd recalls a chaotic pursuit after Zoe is abducted. Two men drag Zoe into a warehouse and threaten her as Syd hides behind a barrel. A melee erupts when a supposed gentleman intervenes, and Syd is captured while considering phoning police. Tomorrow the letter continues.
The Amarillo Daily News notes mergers of Livery Meraias with Letty, and Daily Tribune with Batty News, listing editors and offices. It confirms delivery via morning paper in Amarillo and regional telegraphic dispatches from Denver to Dallas and Oklahoma City. Subscription rates by mail and carrier, and a notice about Associated Press use and corrections policy are included.
Federal Judge James C. Wilson urged Amarillo residents to cultivate civic consciousness and strong leadership. He warned that growth requires united effort, noting the city has advanced without full citizen cooperation and predicting emerging local leaders may drive future progress.
T. D. Moss of Dimmitt, serving as Hereford Chamber secretary, found The Amarillo Daily News welcoming to Hereford coverage. He reported the paper’s ample space for Hereford events, highlighting how effective chamber leadership can raise a city’s profile in the Panhandle-Plains. Other Panhandle business leaders noted the contrast in publicity between active and passive chambers.
A brief meditation contrasts evil and good as a philosophical stance. The quote notes that evil in front of us can transform perception, suggesting what is faced becomes a positive force in a wider moral struggle. It reflects 19th century literary tone and concerns.
The Daily News columns show Panhandle Plains cities with the most date lines, suggesting active chambers of commerce. Businessmen in other cities should assess their own publicity and how their activities are covered by the paper.
In Houston, a three story building once the city’s pride is torn down after 31 years to make room for an annex to the Rice Hotel. Old timers recall the structure as the talk of the city while Amarillo shows fewer pioneer buildings remaining as it grows. News and Post ads claim strong demand for classified ads nationwide.
A compact guidance piece urges readers to carry the newspaper during travel, promising improved stay experiences and practical tips to stay informed while away from home. The tone mirrors a friendly advisory column from a mid century daily.
The Post Office Department finds higher postal rates did not raise revenues as hoped. Early figures show a $12 million yearly drop in earnings in the first month after rate increases, likely widening the deficit by about $80 million on one item. The piece cites volume shifts from rate changes and warns that higher tariffs may cut mail volume, suggesting possible rate cuts to fund wage increases.
The speaker recalls initial awkwardness but notes progress over months. He compares France to a sport that fails to pay everyone, implying widespread financial strain and lack of payoff. The tone is folksy and resigned to rough economic realities.
Dallas June 18 The UT board of regents land committee did not decide on transferring oil royalty funds from the permanent to the available fund amid a dispute with State Comptroller Terrell over the Westbrook Act. If legal action occurs no attempt would be made to recover from pipe line companies or lessees for oil produced and sold between the meeting and suit filing. The Texan Oil Co informed the land commissioner it could not remit May royalties due to pipeline companies not returning data fearing title cloud from the controversy.
Washington June 18 The passing of Robert M. LaFollette may shape political events for years as his followers lose a recognized leader. The insurgent movement he led in Congress is expected to gain momentum, with questions unresolved about who will succeed him. He kept forces in line on major issues and balanced power in both House and Senate, influencing legislation.
Canton sees gradual economic reopening as civil war clashes persist near Fatshan. Government moves to lift taxes aid business while a planned June 25 general strike targets British and Japanese employers and foreign controlled schools. Union meetings press for anti imperialist stance. education leaders dispute disruption rumors at Canton Christian College.
Indianapolis June 18 Full cooperation of the American Legion in making defense test day on July 4 a success is promised the government by James A Drain national commander in a message to all legionnaires to be published in the American Legion Weekly. Drain says the Legion accepts the date change, pledging intelligent cooperation to press public awareness of the defense effort and the annual stock taking of our means of defense.
A fragment notes a man bought a calendar at a nominal price to prevent someone from marking a bargain, hinting at a tangled dispute over a petty deal and lingering feuds. The terse line suggests a local quarrel centered on envy and spite.
New Orleans paid tribute to Julius Kruttschnitt former chairman of the Southern Pacific lines as his body arrived from New York for burial at Metairie Cemetery. Funeral services were held at St Paul Episcopal Church with Mrs Kruttschnitt and family members in attendance.
Negotiations to fund Italy's debt to the United States will begin in Washington on June 25. Ambassador De Martino notified Secretary Kellogg of Italy's readiness to start settlement talks and met with Secretary Mellon of the Treasury and the American debt commission to plan the first conference. The initial meeting previously yielded no tangible results.
A report notes a great Balt Take in Ttah reaching an average of about six feet. The remark highlights a playful boast about height and a light sports or entertainment context.
At the Rotary International convention in Cleveland the morning session focused on service to crippled and invalid children ethical business practices and universal peace. Officers were elected today and results will be announced tomorrow as delegates enjoyed a Philadelphia Cleveland ball game and a forthcoming Washington game due to schedule changes.
Edenborough Scotland June 18 Prohibition in the United States is in its infancy with baby characteristics. Miss Anna A Gordon of Evanston president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will present a message at the twelfth biennial convention starting tomorrow. She predicts prohibition will, in 21 years, astonish the world with great strength and notes efforts to curb widespread, unwise u s influence.
Puzzle provides a list of clues for a standard grid with various definitions. Many entries cross reference common words and phrases, including senses for objects, actions, and natural phenomena, as well as terms for people and everyday items. The puzzle tests vocabulary and general knowledge through short, concise hints.
Chicago June 18. Fines totaling 166000 were assessed against fifty chair manufacturers who pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Adam O Cliffe for violating the Stierman anti trust law. The firms are the first of 269 furniture companies named in indictments returned.
Cynthia Grey quotes fashion designer Paul Poiret claiming women dress to please men. The piece notes women also dress to please themselves, families, or peers. It discusses hair lengths, skirts, and the allure of frills, suggesting true femininity is varied and not solely tied to male approval.
British scientist Sir J C C Rose argues that trees possess a heartlike organ that beats incessantly, comparable to higher animals, challenging views on plant life and circulation in nature.
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