25 Mar 1927
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1927
Page
1
Citizens in Amarillo pay tribute to Lehman at a banquet while reports note American gun boats activity and shelling at Nanking. The event also lauds retiring Santa Fe head man as a token of esteem.
Amarillo’s largest banquet honored F A Lehman general manager and vice president of the Santa Fe and Panhandle railway as he leaves for Topeka to take a broader Santa Fe role. Speakers praised Lehman and his staff, with John Hill noting Santa Fe’s impact on Amarillo and the region. A watch was presented by friends, and Lehman thanked the community for its kindness.
Six American destroyers were ordered into Chinese waters from Manila tonight by Admiral Williams as the Asiatic fleet moves to aid Americans and Britons in a Chinese city under naval protection. More foreigners are reported killed and an ultimatum issued as the crisis deepens.
Last day to file for city election. Mayor Lee Bivins and J. H. Harris expected to run, with possible C. A. Fisk. To enter, a 160 voter petition is needed today. A 500 voter petition favors continuing the present administration.
Dorothy Scott Waggoner dies in Douglas after husband Guy Waggoner Jr. is killed when a tire blows out near the city. The party included Guthrie Garrison Katherine O Hearn and Vale Henry. Mrs Waggoner remains unconscious with possible internal injuries while an inquest is slated for tomorrow.
Father is in Europe report from Fort Worth dated March 24 notes ongoing wartime travel updates.CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
Business leaders in Amarillo gather at noon for a university rally and luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel. The finance campaign targets 500 000 dollars within three days as sales work intensifies and lots move through Killough Davies offices. The Northwest Texas Methodist Conference will meet next Tuesday to decide on locating the University here, with Amarillo’s stance likely influencing the outcome.
Amarillo youth Bill Roy Brown was struck while bicycling on Fillmore in the 706 block by a Buick coupe in a hit and run. He is in critical condition at St. Anthony's Hospital. A witness described the car as having disc wheels with a spare wheel rear and license plate ending in 736. Police search for the vehicle.
Lita Gray Chaplin halted her renewed request for temporary alimony for herself and two children in a last minute shift, a move attorneys say will speed the divorce case against Charlie Chaplin to a quick showdown in Los Angeles.
The Greater Amarillo hotel debuts tonight with a 7 to 9 banquet and 110 extra tables. Three orchestras will provide dancing after inspections of the 12 story tower and 400 room facility, while Col. Ernest O. Thompson marks a personal birthday on the eve of a double celebration.
The eleventh Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die at 6:16 p m in Oklahoma City. A senate committee reported the Senate ready for adjournment as the house paused for the final gavel.
Dispatches from Nanking say 155 Americans may still be ashore after riots. As of 5 am, 90 men 45 women and 20 children were believed in the city, with fear of fatalities and injuries. A blue jacket was reported wounded, but no confirmed casualties yet.
Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler has arrived in Shanghai and immediately began talks with Rear Admiral Williams aboard the cruiser Pittsburgh.
Reports from Nanking describe renewed shelling by Cantonese troops on foreigners including Americans. British and American naval guns evacuated remaining foreigners to safety while US officials vow to support naval protection. Consul Davis coordinates refuge on Socony Hill as chaos envelops the river city.
In Judge W. E. Gee's Amarillo court yesterday Mrs. W. H. Redwine opened a large suitcase of feminine apparel for the jury to inspect, climaxing a $30,000 libel suit against The News-Globe. Police testified five items seized last November at a camp ground tent in which she allegedly claimed theft in Houston. Mrs. Redwine said she bought or was given all pieces.
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