25 May 1921
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
1
Partial readable report details severe flooding in the city with damage on several streets and affected residences. The text mentions streets and districts, with surrounding cover from local officials and responders as floodwaters collapsed portions of the town’s infrastructure.
A local dispute over water service led to a division decision aimed at ending feuds and restoring competition. The motive cited was to ease tensions and improve operations, with authorities seeking to balance interests between providers and consumers.
A partisan Senate tally of 45 to 23 reflects divisions on the economic program. Reports describe committee maneuvers, budget figures, and impending shifts in navy personnel, with Republicans and Democrats exchanging positions as the measure moves toward potential revisions.
In Shawnee Oklahoma May a man named George Lattoy was killed when run over by a railroad train. Chief Simm believes the victim matches a missing Detroit suspect Eugene LeRoy, a suspected trunk murder fugitive. Police contacted Detroit officials and are pursuing verification of the identification.
Special to The News Lockney Texas May 24 Brown and his mule travel with Shrine boosters to Plainview Wednesday afternoon for a spring ceremonial race. Saloons will not sell stronger than ninety percent liquor and Lockney believes the mule will win the race if given a good drink.
Aaron Rapire will address the public in Amarillo on Saturday June 4 as part of the Texas Wheat Growers Association state convention. The meeting begins at 1 o clock forenoon with Rapire speaking at 2 in the afternoon. He heads the Texas Wheat Growers and leads multiple allied cooperative groups.
Twenty Texas soldiers killed in France are to be brought to San Antonio tonight or tomorrow morning, leaving Hoboken, N J. The list includes Abbott Marquez Hodges Craig Birmingham Spivey Duncan Springie Appling Lewis Chancey Schwetas Rosenbaum Hanson Kreuger Holland Ogle Rantf Massley Merrem Bormenn Dycua Norse Georgetown Johnston Buddleston Ripple Je Gonzales Tempe and others.
Late Tuesday night the jury could not agree on Tf B Bradford's request for a suspended sentence after he pleaded guilty to auto theft. His partner J D Ford also pleaded guilty and received a two year term. Bradford had been acquitted of theft from a box car weeks earlier.
Nations Wheat Growers Association invites tankers and business men from every nation to attend the national convention in Hutchinson on June 2. Aaron Sapliero of California will explain the pooling and marketing plan to delegates.
Col John A. Jordan superintendent of the Pacific division of the U S air mail service arrived in Salt Lake City en route from San Francisco to Washington and said he would soon quit the government service to join an airplane company in New York.
Gulf company officials announce plans to drill deeper at the West Nagl region as well gas shows emerge near Miggina. Manager Pyfen and local crews report progress at Gulf No 1, with shale intervals promising reduced water trouble and renewed optimism for Higgin well prospects.
Reported by Associated Press from Buenos Aires on May 24. Violence erupts as union and non union workers clash in a port area with revolvers fired and several killed or wounded. Officials of the Later Protective Association claim non union men were sent in under government guarantees that labor would not be excluded aboard ships.
Unrest surrounds May local elections in Belfast with anti partition supporters and others attacked. Stabbings and beatings reported. one wounded helper left unconscious. Police and armored cars intervene as booths in Bally Macarret face stone and kettle attacks and voters fear to vote.
Contractors from The Manchester Diagtnrering and Cometraction Company of Teetiee and Willite Company of Port Werth prepare machinery for paving at Plan and Lincoln streets near the Sata Pe general office. Two firms will speed gravel surfacing, rolling with three rollers to stay ahead of asphalt crew.
In Los Angeles County a jury returned indictments charging nine men with enriching four others by 659 200 through fake stock deals in 1970. Victims named include Joseph Bassler of Ama ville Texas, who sent 894 000.
The United States World War dead will be honored by all allied nations in Paris over two days beginning Sunday and ending on Memorial Day at the Sommes Cemetery. Amarillo urges citizens to close businesses for a half day Monday to reflect and show gratitude for the sacrifices of the armed forces.
Bertha Calvin, labeled as a Negro in the report, was acquitted by a district court jury of murdering her husband known as Diamond Jim Calwin. The trial featured testimony of self defense and domestic violence culminating in the verdict after a lengthy deliberation.
City commissioners plan a second meeting tomorrow afternoon to address telephone matters. The agenda includes engagement with district officials and the district manager to review powers and responsibilities.
Fragmented OCR text references a seven year old name Barry Hawk and a street event. Details are unreadable. no clear date place or action emerge.
The Central Legion held a memorial service for a labor leader at Central Huty's command post on a Thursday evening. A gathering plan included a Monday May 3 remembrance and a proposal to honor the fallen with a funeral or tribute event.
Eastern Stars elected officers at the annual meeting with Mrs Mary Kiersey among the notable appointees. The session followed a year of ceremony and reflected the group’s continued community involvement.
City commissioners considered plans for a municipal water system with Layne and Bowler Company proposing a preliminary investigation and guaranteed cost approach if favorable. Smith and Townes offered stone and specifications for the municipal fountain and building project. a Dallas firm noted advantages of readiness to start once funds are available.
Washington May 24 The clash between English and French premiers over the Silesian question carries war weary undertones. The exchange of notes has grown sharper as Lloyd George and Briand clash over possible German intervention against Poland. Churchill’s warnings and French nerves signal a tense, unresolved balance as Paris and Moscow watch closely.
Lon D. Marrs proclaims Monday May 30 as Memorial Day legal holiday in Amarillo. Citizens and visitors will attend an honor parade and memorial exercises at the Fair Theatre. Business houses are asked to remain closed to honor fallen Americans at home and abroad.
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