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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1925

Page

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Hindenburg arrives amid massive public welcome in Germany

Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg accompanies Chancellor Luther into Berlin for a brief visit as the new executive, praised by crowds and greeted with flowers and salutes. An escort of nine planes accompanies the motorcade through Wilhelmstrasse amid a spectacle of prewar nostalgia and ceremonial pageantry. Meanwhile in Topeka, prosecutors uncover a peremptory challenge error delaying the Kansas ex-governor Jonathan M. Davis bribery case, as twenty one jurors are seated for review.

Surlin Paul von Hindenburg Germany Hohenzollern Pield Marshall von Hindenburg Luther Heerstrasse von Hindenburg Wilhemstrasse Associated Press Topeka Kans Jonathan M. Davis Kansas C. B. Griffith

Negro Assaults White Girl Near Macon River Road

A black man held up two Macon girls and their escort on the river road just outside the city limits. He shot the male escort, ordered him to run, and then assaulted one of the young women. The incident occurred late tonight, with authorities reporting the assault in Macon Georgia.

Associated Press Macon River Road

German Red Cross nurse ran baby farm in New York

Evidence for homicide charges against Mrs. Helen Geisen Volk grows as investigators seek exhumations for Agnes Toohey and William Winters. A nurse testified Geisen Volk anger at crying infants and mistreatment of children tied to overdue payments.

Raymond Helene Geisen-Volk New York City Willam Angerer Associated Press New York Helen Auguste Geisen-Volk Red Cross East 86Th Street Byau Agnes Poohey Agnes William Winters Ryan Supreme Court

Caine to Succeed Morrill as Head of Packing Dept

Secretary Jardine appoints John Ty. Caine II of Logan Utah to head the packing and stockyards department of agriculture replacing Chester Morrill who resigned. Caine will assume duties within days carrying long ties to western livestock and agricultural interests including Utah Agricultural College and federal livestock work across fifteen western states and five years in commercial production.

Associated Press Washington Jardine John Ty. Caine, II Logan Utah Department of Agriculture Chester Morrill Caine West Utah Agricultural College

Truth in advertising urged by London visitor in Houston

H W Wayne director of London firms told the Associated Advertising Club of the World convention that no successful business is built on untruthful advertising. He urged thorough home and abroad research and proposed a future seal of approval on international ads as a pledge of truth and quality.

London Associated Press Houston H.W. Wayne Associated Advertising Clube of United States International University Wayne Williams The London Times Britain Ingland

Eight men sentenced to death in cathedral bombing case

In Sofia on May 11 eight men were sentenced to death by court martial for involvement in the Svet Kral Cathedral explosion. Three defendants Peter Zadgor ski Marco Friedmann and Georgi Koeff attended the sentencing. Five others were given death in absentia. Dimitrer Kaskaloff and Belagot Kambauroff received six and three years respectively.

Associated Press Sofia Svet Kral Peter Zadgorski Marco Friedmann Georgi Koeff Ahadjif Dimitroff, Petrini, Kossofsky Grancharoff Dimitrer Kaskaloff Belagot Kambauroff

Victory on land and sea recorded by U S dry forces

New York May 1 Victories on land and sea were reported by government dry forces. A major land seizure uncovered a whiskey distilling plant on the lower west side with $100000 worth of synthetic rye whiskey seized. At sea the dry navy blockaded rum row amid dense fog, with no liquor entering the country. Two new ships joined rum boats during the night.

Associated Press New York Lower West Side White Light Rum Row

U S Airman Killed in Costa Rica Plane Crash

U S Air Force lieutenant Watson and sergeant Henson were killed today when their airplane crashed and burned in San Jose Costa Rica.

U.S San Jose Costa Rica Watson Henson U. S. Army Air Force

Revised Volume Of Dictionary Offered By News and Post

The revised volume of the Universities Dictionary is being distributed for weeks and available at homes offices stores and more. It claims to be unequaled on the market and urges readers to order now before the offer ends.

Universities News and Post Ben

Amarillo Seeks Visible Water Supply With Dam Plan

Amarillo's new city commission will test leadership as it pursues a $1,750,000 bond plan to secure a visible water supply. Advocates argue a Palo Duro Canyon dam would flood backwater into the area, attracting industry, visitors, and investment while calming desert perceptions.

Amarillo Palo Duro Canyon Panhandle Country Club Fort Worth Rile Amarilla Alo Duro Canyon

Escaped Louisiana Prisoner Captured by Beaumont Police

Five men escaped from Caddo Parish jail by sawing bars, with Jake Buckle captured in Beaumont by police. Buckle had federal narcotics violations and awaited transfer to Atlanta. Others, including John Burke and H E Bridges, remain at large. Charles Ward confessed to smuggling saws used in the escape and is jailed on aiding escape charges.

Associated Preaw Bhreveport Jake Buckle Caddo Parish Beaumont Buckle Atlanta John Burke Los Angeles Hi ° E. Bridges Emmett Brown W. M. Thorn Charles Ward Negro Trust Ward Bridges

Five Hundred Firemen Attend Cisco Convention

Crisco May 11. Five hundred firemen arrived today to attend the state firemen’s convention opening Tuesday. More than 3,000 firemen and visitors are expected to attend.

Associated Press Crisco

Britain Wins Approval For Ship Proposal At Arms Conference

The British plan to exempt warships and aircraft from controls at the arms trade conference was carried by the military, navy and air committee despite close votes. Submarines and other vessels remain excluded, while tanks stay under supervision with licensing. The decision faces likely contest at the conference’s fall session.

Asaoclatiet Tere Geneva United States Canada Mitlitary International Conference On the Trade In Arms Amaller

Feeble Minded Institution Leaders Across Regions

Dr. A. R. T. Wylie of the Grafton facility was elected president of the Institute for the Study of the Feeble Minded. Toronto, Canada, was chosen as next year’s meeting place at the associations annual convention in Raleigh on May 11.

Raleigh, N A. R T. Wylie Grafton N. D Toronto Canada

Amarillo Fifth in Texas Building Permits for April

Amarillo ranks fifth among Texas cities for April building permits as total permits reach $72,716,000 in the region. The nationwide April total across 16 southern cities is $74,794,480, marking the largest monthly figure to date and a strong year over year gain for 1925. Notable large permits include a $1,760,000 generating plant in Shreveport and a $1,100,000 Waverly Hills Hospital permit in Louisville, among others.

Amarillo Texas City G. Li Illey & Co Southern Real Estate Bondty Atlanta Missouri Texas Louisville Biringham Nashville Southwesters Gas & Electric Company Shreveport Waverly Hills Louisy West Palm Beach Petersburg Columbus Georgia St. Louis Baltimore Washington Dallas KansAs Miami Houst

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