21 Apr 1925
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1925
Page
1
A heated column rails at law makers for flouting prohibition and the constitution. It cites senators and presidents drinking, boasts of bootleggers, and fears a rise in crime as trust in law erodes. The piece ends noting a Titanic survivor and a grim moral reflection on fate.
A man is charged in a bone plot tied to a slain captain who was killed instantly during a tense confrontation with police. The report lists suspect names and scattered details of the alleged conspiracy and related events, with several garbled phrases and missing portions.
In the chamber of deputies the Painleve declaration was read amid feverish consultations and major changes. Caillaux was jeered and cheered, while Bolo Pasha references and Catilain cries filled the room as Painleve paused after each sentence.
A home at 604 West Highth Street suffered near total loss after a Monday night fire discovered by a youth frying potato chips. The Rainbow Foods Products plant at 610 Tyler Street had minor machinery damage and hopes to resume operations by Wednesday.
Hillcrest golf club accepts invitation for an intercity tournament with Hereford to be played next Sunday. Listed players include Woolsey, Walter Sikes, Gene Howe, Bartlett, Edmisson, Clements, Lindsey, Manning, Smith, Chandler, Reed, Croft, McGee, Parr, Blake and others.
A garbled Houston text notes a celebration of Texas freedom marking the eighty ninth anniversary of San Jacinto. It references a principal event and mentions governors and speakers, with unclear phrases and damaged lines about naval activities and commemorative rites.
Water officials discuss lowering rates to pre ordinance levels as the City Light and Water Commission plans a joint meeting with the water company next Tuesday. Ross Phillips, local manager, says the utility will cooperate and appear before the commission.
Fort Worth April 21 Porter Whaley manager of the Werat Texas Chamber of Commercore announced voting rules for the Mineral Wells convention. No proxy voting allowed and towns vote by their ground presence and member tally. Amarillo Abilene and San Antonio are listed as contenders.
Oscar rere ees Vertech, 44, money order clerk at the San Angelo post office, was found dead in the money order room. Other workers heard a shot and found him. The coroner's verdict was death by gunshot wound, personal safety related. Hotel Amarillo noted as a meeting place in Panhandle lore.
New York report states the Japanese freighter Raifuhu Maras sank off Nova Scotia after beached by two steamships and two ocean liners. Rescue attempts were made but many crew members perished as the vessel went down before rescuers reached them.
A woman who sought shelter at a farmhouse with a man dies in hospital after a suspected poisoning. Authorities report the death as linked to a nocturnal assault and a possible poison plot. Police and investigators trace mentions of an event with dealers and service men from Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle. Officers also note a planned meeting and a funeral service context connected to the case.
In Herrin Williamson County voters faced a tense election following months of unrest and recent bombings. The contest pitted the conservative Klansmen backed slate led by Thomas Well against Marshall McCormick, the Citizens nominee, with city clerk treasurer and ward aldermen also on the ballot.
April 21 in Austin Justice court Webster Ler and others faced charges for deer poaching and cow killing near Misint. Ler received a remission of 8 3700 fine. another fine reduced from F490 to Ft. The defendants were convicted in county court after appeals, with separate trials.
Washington April 21 a ruling on motor vehicle fuel with state excise taxes allows income tax deductions for the cess when the vehicle is used for business. The interpretation by Solicitor Greey or the Internal Revenue Service notes the rule applies to states with public levies including Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel is famous for food.
The report outlines defense witnesses for the Wheeler case with bail terms and proceedings details. Testimony included statements by Burton WR and others as the trial moved through pretrial hearings and evidence presentation.
Reports say a man and a woman were killed after a confrontation at Third and Math. A policeman fired during an arrest following alleged abusive language by Mrs Devring, widow of a former officer, as bystanders looked on.
The Globe reports 1,280 autos passed through the Sixth and Polk intersection in 45 minutes from 5:15 to 6:00 PM yesterday. Other counts include 728 cars between 2:13 and 2:18 PM, 1,148 in fifty minutes at Fourth and Fourth streets, and two hundred ninety three at Tenth and Polk in a 15 minute span. Mr Hawkins is compiling more figures to share later.
Robbers tunnel into the Valenta Brothers bank vault in Sweethome Jex. last night, blew the safe, and escaped with about $2500 in money and checks, leaving no clue to their identities. American Warehouse Company, merchandise storage, Phone 101.
Forecast shows parts cloudy conditions with limited temperature range. Record highs and lows note 87 and 49 from the previous year, while this period hints at modest shifts in temperatures.
Rain and hail affected parts of North Texas with damaged crops and property observed in several counties. Weather witnesses reported heavy precipitation and strong winds. Citizens assess impact as officials collect data on damage and potential losses.
Board of City Development discusses recruiting railroads and new industries to Amarillo. Officials say expanding rail access is essential to growth and to making Amarillo the city they love. A rejected budget tweak limited funds for this expansion.
Harris outlines seven urgent city concerns including paving sewers water distribution traffic and wage adjustments. He stresses selecting a site for a new water system examining the current distributing system and the need for an upgraded traffic signal system in Amarillo. He urges public support for the new city commission and its priorities.
Washington April Western railroads say current freight rates prevent maintaining adequate transportation. They note recent rate reforms have already jeopardized Western transport systems and ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to reconsider.
Breckenridge Golf and Country Club received the 1926 West Texas Golf Association meeting. John Ward of Breckenridge was elected president, with T Weaver as vice president and MH Fulchler as secretary treasurer. Officers include Theodore Ferguson Hastland Allan Cain Mineral Wells Dwight Hunter Angelo Roy Morgan Abilene. Bill Lane injured when a car overturned at Sixth and Jefferson. driver KF Puckett avoided collision with E L Smith. Lane's injuries not believed serious. Water for Zowie.
The city commission discussed paving Grant Street from Second to Fourth and Third Street from Fillmore to the Santa tracks. Col C T Herring urged paving around his block, favoring Third Street first, while plans to survey East Third Street property owners proceed. Mayor Lee Bivins warned on urgent sewerage disposal action.
Henry Nobles and J N Beasley were appointed by the city commission as water board members this morning. They succeed Lee Bivins and Charles Fisk, who were moved to the city commission.
A dispatch reports a large fire in Cananea Sonora Mexico destroyed fifteen buildings in the main section and spread to the old section consuming nearly 100 small houses. The loss is estimated at about $200000.
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