20 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1926
Page
1
The piece reflects on early cinema's potential and consumer interest, comparing evolving motion pictures to written stories. It discusses industry figures, pay scales, and ambitions for globally meaningful films, noting shifts from traditional storytelling to image driven appeal.
A proposed toll bridge across the Canadian River in Hutchinson County, likely to cost 100000, has moved forward in county records. Officials say state aid on the Panhandle to oil field route could still be possible if the county reserves bridge ownership, while some backers fear the toll might block state assistance.
Dr A H Lindsay of 1210 Washington street was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital yesterday with severe neuralgia pains and complications. Physicians deem the illness not serious at present and note he previously sought treatment at Mayo Brothers sanatorium in Rochester Minnesota.
A blaze swept through Turkey Texas damaging four buildings in a local business district. Firefighters fought the flames but the cause remained under investigation as crews worked to prevent a rekindling.
Dan Moody supporters from 23 counties plan a district meeting in Amarillo tonight. Jim Gulekie acts as chairman and predicts many late arrivals despite rain. Women are urged to attend and have a voice in the campaign for the attorney general seat. The gathering starts at 8 oclock in the district courtroom.
Weather bureau reports eight tenths of an inch of rain at Amarillo and scattered showers east to Clarendon. Rain varied from mist at Lubbock to three inches at Clovis. no wheat damage noted though sprouting and crepe preparations may slow slightly. Farmers seek usable moisture while large areas receive light to heavy falls.
A historical note recalls the 1836 San Jacinto battle led by General Sam Houston at the San Jacinto River near Harrisburg, where Santa Anna’s forces were defeated and captured, paving Texas independence from Mexico. The account mentions the Velasco treaty and subsequent Texas recognition.
Washington April 20 The Associated Press reports church leaders and lay witnesses testified before Senate prohibition committees that the Volstead act has improved conditions. Bishop McDowell led praise for dry law while opponents warned of corrupting youth and the return of beer.
Trial of F W Vermillion accused of robbing Claude’s First National Bank on November 21 is slated for Monday May 3 in Amarillo with a 100 man jury pool. Judge Henry Bishop ordered the venue and Vermillion remains jailed in Potter County. Vermillion claims alibi as witnesses prep to testify.
Three nurses and a man, employees of Elwood hospital, barely escaped by sliding down a garden hose from the annex second floor as flames, believed incendiary, destroyed the annex. Firefighters used water from a nearby lily pond to hold the blaze. the main hospital remained undamaged.
Rawlins resident Barn t buys City Drug Store from W H Witherspoon. Announcement says Barn t will take charge immediately with no statement on future plans or operations. Details on store changes or product lines are unclear in the readable text.
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