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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
1
At Geneva the British delegation urged excluding warships from arms control. Japan and Italy supported the move while Theodore E Burton proposed a new clause to curb international traffic in poison gas for war purposes.
In Chicago on May 7 Associated Press reports J B Gorman president of the Rock Island says consolidation with Southern Pacific is a possibility. He notes mutual logic and aims to boost operating gains after June 1 as jurisdiction changes may enable a deal.
Thousands cheered as Amarillo boosters received praise for bringing the 1926 West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention from Mineral Wells. A Santa Fe special train arrived at 4 15 p m and triggered a parade led by the West Texas State Teachers College band and Dave Derden's band. Speakers including Ross D Rogers and Toney Chisum lauded the group for organizer efforts. a rain delay stretched the journey with a stop in Post City and breakfast in Slaton before concluding in Amarillo.
The State of Mississippi filed a criminal case against Ford Motor Company in Chancery Court alleging conspiracy to violate the state anti trust law and seeking penalties of 12 million dollars. All Ford dealers in Mississippi and banking partners are named co defendants, with requests to attach Ford funds in banks to cover penalties if the suit succeeds.
The state revenue agent filed a suit alleging contracts between Ford and its Natchez dealers fix prices and restrain trade under anti trust laws. The complaint claims dealers must sell Ford cars at set prices, with copies attached, and seeks attachment of cars in transit. Banks across Mississippi are co defendants in the action.
In Xandria Louisiana May 1 authorities said the body found in a dense wood near Longleaf is not believed to be fourteen Ruth McKenzie who vanished from Glenmore in January. Sisters clothing clues sparked initial hope but new information from siblings and Alexandria sightings opened further investigations for possible arrests.
Mrs Christina Hamsa a 68 year old immigrant from Chicago was struck and killed by a car driven by Mrs A M Hancock while crossing the street with her grandson in El Paso. She lived with a local son and has siblings in Chicago.
Two unmasked youths about 20 robbed the Bank of Commerce in Barnsdall at noon, escaping with about $1,000. The heist was quiet with no shots fired and no resistance. A posse formed and pursued into the evening but found no trace of the robbers.
New York officials report the Atlantic rum fleet blockade remains 100 percent effective and call for 40 to 500 guardsmen. Reinforcements depart as four contraband carriers join the line, including a German steamer from Hamburg. Patrol boats pin down ships to isolate them from shore as estimates place the fleet at 15 to 30 vessels.
Beaumont May 7 Knights Templar concluded their 73rd annual state conclave and will meet next year in Corpus Christi for the 1926 gathering. W. G. Bell of Austin becomes organizer. C. J. Alderman of Dallas advances to past grand commander. William J. Rhea of McKinney elected grand captain of the guard.
Partly cloudy with scattered showers developing southeast toward eastern New Mexico. Unsettled conditions expected Friday with little temperature change. Observations show low to mid 60s yesterday and highs in the 80s to near 90, with variable winds and scattered moisture.
John B. Elgin of San Antonio filed a motion for a rehearing with the Texas Supreme Court seeking to challenge the legality of the ranger force. An injunction against outfitting and maintaining the Rangers was dissolved after court appeals, and the high court previously refused to hear Elgin's case, prompting a new bid for relief.
Washington May 7 Peace literature urging immediate disarmament was taken from an exhibit in the basement auditorium of the quinquennial International Council of Women convention. American council officials said the removal was not related to the contents and cited possible injurious effects on the organization. An Allied Printing Trades inquiry prompted a statement that the matter is handled by international officials, not the American council.
In Rome the Senate heard sharp attacks on the Mussolini government with Senator Luigi Albertini accusing the fascist regime of repressing liberty and press freedom. He warned that free elections without intimidation could end the regime. The critique framed the regime as restricting press rights and democracy.
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur told the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce that defense cannot rely solely on aircraft. He urged defending America’s interests and flag globally, arguing an adequate navy is essential for national security as the United States is a world power with worldwide commercial interests.
The Texas Medical Association completed its fifty ninth annual session in Austin with Houston chosen as the 1926 convention site. Officials include Dr William M Keller as president elect and Dr Minnie OBrien, Dr G D Taylor, Dr O A Gray as officers. A $300000 fund for two hospital erections was authorized and local cooperation urged to curb cure alls. The new by laws and examination rules were adopted.
Secretary Kellogg announced the appointment of Keith Merrill consul at the state department and John W. Dye consul at Jaarez Mexico as technical advisers to the commission. They will confer in El Paso beginning May 15 with Mexican representatives on border smuggling problems.
The Radio Corporation of America and U S Army achieved the first coast to coast radio photo transmission. A photo negative imaged in Honolulu was converted to a beam and transmitted across 5 136 miles to New York, with seven successful runs producing seven pictures for early editions. Four automatic relays carried the transmission without human hands intervening.
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