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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1926

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Santa Fe Proposes Line From Panhandle

Texas Attorney General Dan Moody accuses the State Highway Commission of advertising for bids to justify prices fixed in contracts with American Road Company and Hoffman Construction. Moody says new specs increase contractor obligations, including requirement for ten asphalt machines. Officials expected to respond as bids for resurfacing contracts proceed Friday.

Hoffman Austin Hal Mosely State Highway Commission Dan Moody American Road Company Hoffman Construction Company Moody Dallas Mosely Texas American Hoffman Companies State of Texas

New York Solon Demands Break With Mexican Government

Washington March 4 The New York Democrat Representative Boylan urged immediate withdrawal of American recognition from Mexico. He argued the United States cannot deal longer with a government that ignores international norms and human rights, condemning Mexico’s constitution for religious liberty and free worship.

Washington Boylan New York United States Mexico Russia

Chief Justice Appeals Court Raps Fergusons

K Walker Hall says ant beds are better governed than Texas, outlining a sharp critique of Ferguson family officials in a contested legal discourse. The remarks feature regional legal actors and highlight governance concerns presented in a formal appellate setting.

Chief Justice Appeals Court Fergusons K. Walker Hall Texas R. Walker Hall Seventh Court of Civil Appeals Rotary Club

Crime wave discussed by judge at Rotary talk

Judge R Walker Hall warned of a national crime deluge criticizing Ferguson policies. He cited figures on juvenile crime rising 630 percent since the war, burglaries up 500 percent in several cities, and broad costs of law enforcement versus education, urging respect for others and golden rule ethics.

Hall America Ferguson New York Chicago Army Navy United States Judge Hall National Bar Association

Near East Relief Spent 82 Million Since 1915

New York, March 4. The annual report shows more than 81,787,779 spent by Near East Relief since 1915 to aid refugees and orphans, plus flour valued at 12,800,000. Treasurer Cleveland H. Dodge cited a 1925 year balance due to a 500,000 rise in contributions, with total receipts 4,762,239. Convention honored relief workers from across the field. 44 decorated, led by Dr. W. W. Best of Boston for forty years’ service.

New York Near East Relief Cleveland H. Dodge W. W. Best Boston Turkey

Countess Vera Ordered Returned for Deportation

New York March 4 Assistant Secretary of Labor W W Husband ordered Byron Hy UNI acting immigration commissioner at Ellis Island to return the countess of Cathcart to the island immediately for deportation She loses in habeas corpus proceedings the countess sought admission to the country She was admitted on temporary leave under 500 bail The leave expired last night

New York W. W. Husband Byron Hy Uni Ellis Island Countess of Cathcart

Weather Friday Through Weekend Forecast Update

Turbulent conditions ease this weekend with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Light breezes accompany a chance of scattered rain showers mainly Saturday afternoon in coastal regions. Highs near 68 and lows around 54 degrees, with cooler nights inland.

Oil Field Road to Leave Mainline West of Station

Santa Fe plans an oil field road branching a mile west of the Panhandle station and running north through Carson and Hutchinson producing areas toward a point in block 46 Hutchinson county. A 30 mile route seeks ICC permit filed last Saturday as Santa Fe and Rock Island race to tap the field.

Santa Fe Panhandle St. Francis Austin Panhandle Station Block 46 Hutchinson County Carson Hutchinson Interstate Commerce Commission Rock Island

New York Bank Merger Creates Largest Institute in U S

National City Bank of New York announces its purchase of Peoples Trust Company of Brooklyn in a deal valued at about 16.7 million dollars. Combined resources approach 1.291 billion with deposits near 989 million, strengthening National City as the nation’s largest bank.

New York National City Bank of New York Peoples Trust Company of Brooklyn National City Organization National City Bank People’s Trust Company The

Seven jurors chosen in Favre murder trial in Mississippi

In Bay St. Louis Mississippi seven jurors were selected for the Jesse Favre murder trial as Judge Walter White reiterates a court order restricting newspaper publication of testimony. The case arises from the February 18 killing of entomologists J A Melemore and W L Mingee near Picayune.

Bay ST. Louis Miss Jesse Favre Walter A. White Hancock County Favre J. A. Melemore Melemore Wlm Mingee Picayune Mish Hancock White Select

Coolidge reduces Pardue fine in mail fraud case

Houston March 4 President Coolidge remitted 12500 of a 25000 dollar fine against O L Pardue who was convicted of mail fraud in 1924 tied to the Old Dominion Oil Company. Pardue had been sentenced by Judge J C Hutcheson to two years in Leavenworth and a 25000 dollar fine. He served ten months of his sentence before parole.

Houston Coolidge O. L. Pardue H. M. Holden United States Pardue Old Dominion Oil Company J. C. Hutcheson Teavenworth

May Peterson Sings Tonight at Municipal Auditorium

May Peterson will perform old time songs and grand opera at the Municipal Auditorium tonight under the Tri-State Fair Association. Indications point to a sold out house as 22 local firms bought tickets and Emil Myers of Amarillo College of Music secured 80 for pupils. Tickets are on sale at Ledbetter Drug Store No 1 with many good seats left, per Dr RB Parcells who oversees the concert.

May Peterson Municipal Auditorium Emil Myers Amarillo College of Music RB. P. Parcells

Former Minister DeGeer Forms Holland Cabinet

The Netherlands ends a long cabinet crisis with former Finance Minister De Geer forming a cabinet after Queen Wilhelmina tasked him to proceed regardless of party lines. The prior Colijn cabinet resigned following a budget amendment that withdrew the Dutch legation to the Vatican.

Degeer Holland Hague Marely Wilhelmina N. Colijn Vatican

Unmitigated Hypocrisy Charged by Stuckey in Dance Controversy

West Texas Chamber of Commerce official Rev J N Mtechey condemns church and dance ban clashes at a convention. Stuckey’s interview cites debates, promising action and calling for accountability amid religious and civic tensions.

Stuckey West Texas Chamber of Commerce J. N. Mtechey Meihuibet Chueh

New Draft of Measure to Be Offered Today

Representative farmers of Middlewest give testimony at hearing as new draft of measure to be offered today.

Middlewest

Agriculture asks parity with business says Iowa Governor

Washington report on March 4 notes House Agriculture Committee hearing farmers from eleven midwestern states pressing for Dickinson bill ideas. Delegates urged amendments and a new bill outline to be drafted by tomorrow. Chairman Peeck warned lawmakers need practical explanations and the witnesses will stick to core principles. Governor Hammill of Iowa stressed agriculture seeks parity with business, not charity.

Iowa Washington House Agriculture Committee Des Moines House George N. Peeck Chicago Hammill

White Deer Sheriff Dies in Gas Tank Accident

J. F. Denson aged 62 former Gray County sheriff was asphyxiated while cleaning a gasoline tank in White Deer. His stepson Noel Cooper entered earlier but left due to fumes. Denson lived over an hour after rescue but never regained consciousness. He was Magnolia Oil Company local agent and a Masonic lodge member. Survived by wife, two children, a Colorado resident and a brother in Arkansas. Funeral plans pending.

White Deer J. F. Denson Gray County Noel Cooper Mr. Denson The Magnolia OF Company Masonic Commandry Amarillo Ponhande Cray County

Governor Pans Man Pepe Entering Prison

A garbled report notes a prison entry dated with unclear location and names. The fragment mentions a governor, a suspect named Pepe, and a robbery context but lacks coherent details or dates to confirm outcomes. The readable bits reference Raveney War and a legal action seen in a public notice style.

Pans Man Pepe

Cashier Arrested After Seminole Bank Closing

Oklahoma City March 4 The Seminole State Bank at Seminole, seized by state bank examiners, reports only 1100 cash on hand while deposits total 65000 and a 40000 dollar on deposit entry proved false. Cashier K I Owen was arrested at a Wewoka attorney’s office awaiting bond and warrants. Wewoka and Keifer banks face investigations and executive suspects Steigleder and others are sought.

Oklahoma City Mar K. I. Owen Seminole State Bank Seminole State Banking Department Wewoka R. E. Steigleder O. B. Motherhead First National Bank Keifer L.A. Miller National Bank Examiner Steigleder Keifer Bank

Mexican Soldiers Hunt Slayer Near Eagle Pass

Eagle Pass officers and troops from Coahuila towns swept the region for bandits after Edward Leautaud, manager of a mill owned by a French firm at Allende, was found murdered and robbed near the Rio Grande. He carried 2000 pesos. the sum was missing. Mills owned by three French citizens, uncles of the slain man.

Eagle Pass Rio Grande Coahuila Edward Leautaud Allende Mexico Eagle Paso Ci Yens France

Open Hearings On Day Law March 31

Washington March 4 With Rep Hill Republican Maryland Unanimously elected chairman the unofficial house committee for modification of the Volstead act will hold its own open hearings on March 31 preliminary to drafting a bill to revise the prohibition law The modificationists appoint a five member temperance board to outline a program for the committee At the hearings all members of congress and private citizens may express views on modification The record includes a debate between John W Davis and Atty Gen Wilebrandt about permits to sell distilled spirits Wayne Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League urged a national referendum as illegal and impracticable The Anti Saloon League was attacked as un-American by Rep Britten who said he was assured by Chairman Snell any prohibition investigation would include league activities

Washington Mar Representative Hill Maryland House Committee Mill Congress Temperance Board House Supreme Court John W. Davis Wilebrandt Wayne B. Wheeler Antisaloon League

Tulsa Man Named Refiners Head At Ft Worth Meeting

About hundred members of the Western Petroleum Refiners association returned home after selecting P. M. Miskell of Tulsa as president of the group at a three day convention in Fort Worth. Technical papers discussed taxation and resource industries, with secretary Harry H. Smith highlighting the burden of the gross receipts tax on the industry.

Tulsa Ft, Worth Meeting Westerntroleum Refiners Association P. M. Miskell Empire Refiners, Inc Harry H. Smith Fort Worth Mar

Japanese Steamer Horaisan Maru Sinks at Gray's Harbor Bar

A Japanese steamer outward bound with lumber to Japan named Horaisan Maru turned over and sank at Gray's Harbor Bar around 8:60 p m All the crew are believed rescued per a Wireless Message to Twin Harbor Stevedor from the tug John Cudahy, with Horaisail Mary as pilot boat

Hoquiam Wash Japan Gray's Harbor Twin Harbor

Advertising Deadlines Prompt Late Copy Changes

Advertisers are urged to adhere to revised deadlines as The Globe experiences persistent delays in receiving advertising copy. Late submissions disrupt publication timing and raise operational costs, prompting management to implement stricter meters and penalties for late display notices and insert orders.

Peach All Ruben Hers Bartinn

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