26 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1926
Page
1
A long, disjointed column critiques population policy by Major Tierwin, laments Asia's invasions, and warns Europe and the Americas. It questions federal and imperial strategies, praises flying machines, and mocks education while quoting Roosevelt, Depew, and others in a tangled panorama of era concerns.
Early reports indicate the Interstate Commerce Commission may approve rapid progress on the Santa Fe proposed route across the north plains. Tom Gallaher confirms some construction is underway while A B Stinnett notes Chicago engineers have arrived in Amarillo to map the Amarillo to Liberal route. If approved, work moves promptly with both lines seeking to proceed without violating commissions.
The Wortham Shows under Tri State fair and American Legion arrive in Amarillo bringing a large carnival. Wagons unload near Gasser Park as a tented city rises with many new rides and attractions. The steam caliope signals opening day and crowds flood the grounds for the water review spectacle.
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled banking note. reads about last week and a total for BL. The readable portion indicates a ledger style report of business activity at Bank 11 Farings with unclear figures.
The Amarillo area reports a carnival sheriff clash over law enforcement during a Wortham carnival episode. Meanwhile Denver bound gas line plans surface with Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and other towns. New York Oil Company of Wyoming eyed as promoter amid Panhandle field gas output and a 465 mile distance to Denver.
The Texas well No. 2 in Gray county near Pampa spouted oil after a 500 quart shot, with reports of 200 to 500 barrels expected. Initial claims of 1,000 barrels were revised to 2,000 feet of oil in the hole and fifty feet of caving, as crews tracked the well’s performance.
Members of the Kiwanis club gathered in weekly meeting to donate five hundred dollars to the Day Nursery Fund. The group outlined plans for future support and noted ongoing community efforts to aid the nursery and its services.
In Columbus Texas on a rural farm, demented World War I veteran Joe Mechura, 56, attacked his father John and brother Frank after demanding $100 government allotment funds. Sheriff Adams Burttschell shot Joe as he advanced on officers. father suffered two arms blown off and remains critical, Frank slightly wounded. Joe had been released from a San Antonio state hospital last December.
A proposed advertising fund for Amarillo was discussed by A. Burnett and Tiers, engineer and Co. M. Res, with Detroit investors, for promoting the first unit of a Panhandle super power plant. The plan, to be funded half by MM and half by local subscriptions, awaits name changes and final details before a formal campaign.
Teabone Stout, wanted in the April 19 holdup of A S Russell and W M Farrell of Wichita Falls, was arrested by sheriff's deputies on Sixth street and jailed. Roy Taylor, also indicted by the Potter county grand jury, was jailed after arrest related to the same holdup on the Panhandle road near Amarillo where the pair robbed two Wichita Falls men of about $40 and personal articles.
Hiram W Evans, imperial wizard of the Ko Klux Klan, was entertained by a group at the Marble Home on Sunday afternoon. Officials present noted the attendees and crowd.
Yeggs pried open a transom at Finklea Jewelry, 410 Polk, and made off with about $10,000 in diamond set watches and rings. Police note expert work, one safe emptied while the other’s contents remained largely untouched. Fingerprints were secured and a full inventory will follow. the theft occurred after 8 15 p.m. with insurer coverage.
Special report from Clarendon details a deadly gun duel at the Bates home. Dick Bates, 60, and Walter Patterson, 25, both African American, exchanged shots after a long quarrel. Patterson allegedly fled, Bates fired once hitting Patterson in the abdomen. Patterson shot back mortally wounding Bates.
Readable text notes a sheriff may connect a wounded man to a filling station holdup last night. Details are limited and the article fragment discusses possible link but provides no names, locations, or outcomes. The report centers on the investigation and suspect association.
Sheriff officials report the arrest of two youths, both about 18, suspected in a gang linked to postoffice robberies in Channing. A third member is sought as authorities file charges in Federal Court over the Saturday night break in. The Channing post office was blown and about 150 dollars in cash stolen. the Faquity store lost small change and merchandise. Suspects are said to live in Amarillo with families in reach of Hartley County.
A Dodsonville man announced plans to build a $20,000 summer residence on Harrison Street. The project, described by Mr. Whienant and associates, aims to establish a fashionable retreat in Anwrille, reflecting local resort development.
Fragmentary text reports a change in management at the Cossack Stables with a former hostler now serving as ruler of the stable. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
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