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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1926
Page
7
Kansas City, Chicago, St. Louis and Oklahoma City report mixed cattle and hog markets with steady to lower veal and beef values. Feeder cattle and yearlings show modest gains while stockers and cows vary by region. Grain and cash corn and wheat prices move within narrow ranges amid demand shifts.
In Plymouth Vermont on August 9, President Coolidge signaled negotiations for funding France’s debt to the United States are closed for his administration. An open letter from former Premier Clemenceau, published in Paris, suggested the debt agreement might still be fulfilled, sparking official comments from Washington about the potential limits of U S policy.
The Republican state executive committee in Dallas reviewed July 24 primary returns from 186 counties. Governor race tallies show Col H. Haines 11123 to E. P. Scott 4070, while A A Lindsey leads Do Garrett 7551 to 5914 for superintendent. Wurzbach leads 14th district with 3150 to Knetsch 719. Walter Kingsberry named temporary chairman. proxies held by Leonard Withington due to Sept 6 meeting. He noted the primary expands the party mailing list to about 18000.
The piece reports M Clemenceau urging Coolidge to reconsider war debt settlements among the United States, England, France, and Russia. He recalls France’s suffering in World War I, notes that France’s territory bore the devastation, and accuses America of a separate peace with Germany, contrasting it with allied efforts. He questions whether debt should override Franco-American friendship.
Local interviews reveal mixed business chatter about oil, refineries, shipping, and town loyalties. Names include Bert Brecbiee, Henry Coffee, J R Raymond, T D Barton, Matty Matsuda, Dick Phillips, J Sevier, Stingy Hudspeth, Tom Curtis, D D Harrington, Lefty Middleton, Lindsay Nunn, J S Nugent.
Mrs Edith Wilmans petitions for a statewide recount alleging irregularities in the recent primary. Cecil Smith moves adjournment as Moody misses a majority while Ferguson remains tight lipped. Rumors swirl that Ferguson may run the runoff or bow out leaving Moody with the nomination.
The third annual Tri-State Field Trials open with entrants from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Internationally known Muscle Shoals Jake is the favorite in the open stakes for a $1,500 Amarillo trophy, with rivals such as Arkansas Prairie Jack and Zigs Ace. The Members Derby winner was a liver and white pointer owned by Hirshfield and Shartel of Oklahoma City, with Lad's Prince Rodney and Troublesome Girl placing second and third.
A man reportedly took a woman's purse from L. E. Long's car parked on Tyler Street near the tabernacle. Four $10 bills totaling 40 and a $5 bill plus change were inside. The incident occurred during a Sunday night sermon by Rev. Burke Culpepper. Long is linked to the Manhattan case.
Funeral services were held for 14 year old Constance Pixley at 3 15 yesterday afternoon in Clovis New Mexico The burial was in Llano cemetery under Blackburn Funeral home direction J E Lowndes officiated Miss Pixley daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Pixley Mr Pixley recently appointed chief clerk to the assistant general manager and has lived in Amarillo about three weeks.
Funeral services were held for James Whittle Trigg, age 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Trigg, at the family residence on 1620 Washington Street yesterday morning. The Mpircopel church officiant presided, with burial at Lisho cemetery under Blackburn Parent Mortuary.
An elderly Breckenridge woman Mrs. J. C. Plemons came to Amarillo to live with her son who never arrived. Destitute after spending savings on rail fare, she received aid from Mrs. Jessie Ross Amarillo police and fire department. They bought her a meal a ticket to Wichita Falls and contributed about 14 dollars for travel home and incidentals.
Dutch Mantell is released from Potter county jail after the theft charge by Matty Matsuda is withdrawn when Matsuda returns Mantell’s belt. Mantell seeks an injunction to stop the Jap from claiming the welterweight title or using the belt in ads. No injunction has been granted. Matsuda heads to San Angelo for a Tuesday match while Mantell says he is done with champion wrestlers.
A man and a woman named Terrell and Florence Lam were arrested early today at the Soothers Creameries plant after an office explosion. Police fired into the area near the plant after neighbors reported sounds. The safe at the office was found blown open.
London August 9 official white paper denies claims that Lord Kitchener's body was found on Scandinavian shores after the Hampshire disaster off the Orkneys in 1916. It details the sinking by German mines and rejects treachery theories. No Hampshire dead were identified or buried on those shores. the rumor is deemed highly improbable.
Funeral services for Mrs. George D. Harper 25 of Logan New Mexico were held at the Central Presbyterian Church with Rev RN Thomson officiating. Burial followed at Llano cemetery under Blackburn Funeral Home direction. Mrs Kendrick daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Kendrick. She grew up in Amarillo and graduated from Amarillo High School. She leaves her husband her parents four brothers and five sisters all attending except two.
Funeral services were held at 9 30 yesterday morning for Evelyn Gene Myers infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Myers who died in Galveston last Thursday Griggs funeral chapel with Rev Virgil Fisher pastor of the San Jacinto Methodist church officiating
Rev J F Johnston preached on a church with a vision at San Jacinto Baptist Church urging purpose in life and worship. The Sunday school enrolled a record number of new members across departments as the new building nears completion next Sunday with a few carpenters still needed in the evenings.
Miss Vessie Rader manager of the Marion millinery department returned Sunday from an extensive buying trip in eastern markets. She reports a large number of beautiful styles purchased for the fall season.
Sealed bids will be received by the Secretary of the School Board at the Senior High School office until 8:00 p m August 13 1926 for materials and erection of Two Room Frame Additions to the Negro Ward and Mexican Schools at Amarillo Texas. Plans by E Rittenberry Architect may be obtained at 306 Blackburn Building for 20 dollars refundable. The Board may reject any or all bids.
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