12 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1926
Page
1
A column discusses Mussolini’s Tripoli trip and his fascist spread, contrasting with communism led by Trotzky. It laments sensational shows of old circuses versus modern cinema, warns about waste, and contemplates technology, oil storage safety, and the vague push for private capital in state industries.
The readable text is fragmentary. No clear events, names, places, or dates are legible enough to form a concise newspaper style card.
Eminent plant scientist Luther Burbank died Sunday in his garden at Santa Rosa California. Friends recall five decades of devoted work with trees and flowers while a press story authorized by Burbank after his death details a troubled youth romance that inspired his lifelong plant culture efforts. Flags were lowered to mourn as neighbors paid respects at his home and widow.
Oklahoma City’s E. E. Blake and Tucumcari’s R. J. Freeland conferred with A. S. Stinnett in a full day session on the omnibus flood control and irrigation bill. Blake plans to return to Washington as action nears, with engineers expected to study dam sites under War Department direction.
Readable fragments describe a Kiwanis educational program held today with mentions of speakers and attendees. The text references youth groups and community engagement, noting participation by local organizations and schools and a focus on educational topics.
Dozens of women from varied groups testified before the senate prohibition committee urging strict enforcement of the Volstead act and opposing any modification. Speakers including Mrs. Henry W. Peabody and Mrs. H. Silverton spoke for broad female constituencies, saying the issue affects homes churches and schools and that enforcement should be strengthened.
Mrs. Anne Dyer Goodnight wife of Col Charlies Goodnight died at 8 30 am after a week of influenza illness She was 88 a pioneer who helped found Goodnight Texas and the buffalo ranch donation helped start Goodnight college The funeral was at the Methodist church in Goodnight with burial in the Goodnight cemetery.
A fragmentary report notes a man’s life was saved by Ford during a dash marked event in the early morning. The account mentions Walter Cremette Us ivtve and a company af d whee deine wakrert Creeseetets White.
Miss Barbara Browell leads the musical comedy My China Doll at the Fair theater as the curtain rises on an afternoon performance. The production features a big chorus and comedians with praise from critics touring the Southwest.
Port Arthur Bay bears witness to a gasoline explosion aboard the Gulf of Venezuela. Twenty five sailors killed with ten injured. fire raged two hours as crew quarters burned and the ship’s superstructure was ripped apart.
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