11 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1926
Page
1
Gertrude Ederle lands on the English shore after a 14 hours 31 minutes swim from France. She beats the best time of the five men who crossed the channel, facing wind rain and tide unassisted after three hours of fighting off the British coast.
Commissioners cut Potter county tax rate to 80 cents for next year after reviewing the auditor's report. The new rate reflects a county valuation near 25 million dollars, up from about 20 million, and follows a three day session. The state rate also fell from 17 to 65 cents under a board including the governor.
Report from Dick Coon indicates the Don Japhet No 2 well in Smith Section 11 Block Y southeast quarter shows production building from 100 barrels early to 100 barrels per day this afternoon. The operation marks the first predessor and the company appears to be pausing nearby activities.
The readable fragments show unclear lines about names and events. No coherent event, date, or place is established, leaving little verifiable detail for a factual summary.
City officials debate funding for new water wells to relieve a shortage. The Southwestern Public Service Company resists bearing costs, citing that the city will own the plant upon completion. Chamber of commerce members urge city to cover or guarantee losses to ensure water supply.
Fragmented text reports the Baptist group concluding sessions today with details about proceedings and a venue reference unclear due to garbled OCR. The item mentions a conference and a scheduled event at a church or meeting hall, but specifics are unreadable.
A condemnation hearing opens this afternoon focusing on the contested property action. Local officials, the property owner, and legal representatives are set to present arguments and evidence regarding possible seizure or transfer of the parcel.
The Fort Worth and Denver tracks to the city farm project buys two miles of 24 inch clay pipe from Dempster Co for 18216 less cash 715.30 and hires James Foran to dig and lay the ditch for 5353.50. Total cost 28084.20 if paid in cash. The 9,200 foot line will run beside the existing 15 inch line to serve a growing city.
Endorsed building program proposes funding between 6.178 million and 6.410 million for the West Texas State Teachers College project. Officials urged swift action to advance construction and facilities improvements.
A Treater Man expresses satisfaction with the Belding plane machinery noted for its performance. The report highlights approval from local industry workers and references improved efficiency at the workshop.
A powerful gale hit Hugh Colorado causing damage and a boy died as debris and wreckage scattered across streets. Local authorities report injuries and evacuation orders as cleanup crews assess the scene.
Governor Miriam A Ferguson announces she will stay in the Texas governor’s race, accusing Dan Moody of avoidant resignation talk and alleging the Ku Klux Klan celebrated Moody’s lead. She cites alleged contributions to Moody and declares a battle for August 28.
Governor Ferguson’s campaign statement, prepared by Ferguson, triggers Dan Moody’s pledge to respond in detail later. Moody denounces the executive statement as false and evasive, urging Texans to demand accountability and clean government.
Fragmented OCR text references a challenge, a vote between individuals, and a possible recount. It mentions Moody and a negated or contested result, with uncertain details about location and outcome. The readable parts suggest a formal vote issue handled by an official body or official observer.
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