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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1925
Page
1
NCLE SAM and Belgium dispute a four hundred eighty million debt. Coolidge insists on repayment while a friendly collection method is proposed. London real estate value shifts, Handel’s foundling hospital sale notes, and Barnum would have enjoyed the Neshen tale.
A weather outlook calls for showers and cooler air tonight into Wednesday. Today’s high reached 91 with a low of 66 compared with 99 and 67 a year ago. Amarlio hourly temps show noon 89 and morning readings from 74 to 87. Cattle handling tip credits Witherspoon at Kansas City Wichita.
W H Fuqua of the First National Bank of Amarillo urged a baions club to demand integrity in cattle propositions and government loan dealings. He cited $5 060 000 losses on cattle loans near Amarillo, but remained optimistic, predicting higher cattle prices and noting breeding cows’ rising value as a key factor.
Deaf Smith county judge Earl Willson and commissioners Jim Hill Charley Paddock Clyde Allred Herman Gray and Pete Stone traveled to Amarillo to buy road equipment as farmers anticipate bumper crops. The delegation stated better roads are needed to haul the increased harvest.
The Shipping Board sold the American Export Lines to the Export Steamship Corporation of New York for about $1,000,000. The sale was announced in Washington by the Associated Press on August 18.
The Globe apologizes to readers for a hoax story about Mary Hoax and her parents lost in a maize field. Old Tack admits the piece slipped in and will have his column moved to the sports page while editors vow stricter censorship and oversight.
In San Francisco on August 18 United States District Judge Frank Kerrigan ruled hearsay evidence on prohibition matters insufficient to justify search warrants. The decision affects over a hundred liquor cases including William Palmer charged with maintaining a nuisance illegal possession and sale of liquor.
Northwest Texas auxiliary of the State association of county and district clerks will hold its 1926 gathering in Amarillo. Lucian Goss of Dalhart was elected president with Dave Shanks of Perryton as vice president and Miss Edna Bryan of Memphis as secretary treasurer.
Toney Chisum received a telegram announcing a substantial price drop on Hudson and Essex cars starting August 20. He praised the models as the best value for money and noted high demand. He cited increased production and lower costs as the reason, with savings passed to buyers.
New York reports a marked rise in income for business women and notable proceeds from illicit traffic such as bootlegging will be shown in public income tax returns due two weeks hence. Officials expect collections to meet or exceed last year despite lower rates, signaling a national trend.
Decreases of 11 to 37 cents per barrel on Texas crude take effect at 7 a m today per Magnolia Petroleum. Price schedule lists grades from gravity 28 to 49.9 and above 2 31 to 2 31.9 up to 2 2 2 2.31. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel is famous for food.
A navy and National Geographic Society conference weighed whether the MacMillan Arctic expedition should abandon attempts to fly over the polar sea this year. Weather conditions and ice posed serious risks, with storms and heavy ice threatening operations. If a base at Cape Thomas Hubbard on Axel Heiberg Island cannot be established by September 2, the project may be halted to wait for better conditions.
Washington August 18 The prohibition general staff of state and divisional chiefs from across the nation met to study Treasury official Andrews reorganization plans set to take effect in September The aim is to place twenty four administrators with broader powers while retaining many existing efficient workers and to evaluate fit for the new structure
The Capitol Land Syndicate, owning hundreds of thousands of acres in Farwell and Hereford country, aims to convert 70 000 acres to small farms within a year. Judge James D Hamlin and Mrs Hamlin with S H Roberts report $750 000 in land sold in seven months and 31 buyers on the ground. They note 98 percent of buyers are actual settlers planning to move on before January 1 as land sells from 30 to 40 dollars an acre, averaging 35 dollars. They project selling 2 450 000 dollars of Panhandle land this year to real farmers as the Panhandle develops northward.
New York August 18 Tex Rickard and Jack Kearns posted 25000 for forfeit for a Dempsey Wills bout after the New York athletic commission reinstated Kearns and granted him a license Mullins expected to post Wills forfeit later. The commission said Dempsey could claim the 25000 if he refused terms. Dempsey signed for a Dempsey Wills fight with Kearns yesterday. Los Angeles August 18 Dempsey warned he will quit negotiations if Kearns persists and will not box until his contract expires in December 1926. He said he will run his own match making.
The Kelly-Springfield Tire Service company buys Deason Quick Tire Service at 12 East Fourth Street. A. E. Stevens named manager for Kelly-Springfiel Tire Service No. 2, focusing on Kelly-Springfield tires. Founders Homer Wilkinson and Frank Turner opened No. 1 at 319 East Fourth Street on April 1 due to rapid growth.
Fragment from a city-advertising notice mentions Keg beer lunches at Mathews 106 East Fifth Street and references American Warehouse Co for storage services.
Washington, August 18. The tax reduction debate moves toward concrete form as Secretary Mellon and Senator Smoot tell President Coolidge a cut will be enacted by March 15. Officials say surtax to 20 percent and maximum normal tax to 5 percent are plausible, with debate continuing on nuisance taxes like automobile levies.
In Boston the score shows St Louis 2 5 2 and Boston 6 in the first game with Reinhart O Farrell Genewich O Neil pitching. In Philadelphia Cincinnati led 7 to 3 after seven innings as Luque May Hargrave Betts Couch Mitchel Henline pitched.
Winslow Arizona August 18 Hopi Indians completed a three day hunt and captured every rattlesnake near their reservation as preliminaries for the annual snake dance at Walpi village.
A hail and wind storm swept sections of southeastern Iowa causing heavy crop damage and travel disruptions. Meteorologists report intense hailstones and strong gusts damaging fields and roof structures across multiple counties. Farmers assess losses as authorities warn of continuing unsettled conditions.
Dallas August 13 A man giving the name J L Daily was held in the city jail in connection with the shooting of Graham Allen Penniman after a robbery of Penniman and his companion Miss Frances Staten. No charges had been filed early today. The suspect admitted the holdup and shooting.
Indianapolis August 18 A threatening letter signed Dutch warns Harry C. Webster to make peace with his God. Webster head of the protective division of the Indiana Bankers association has hunted George Dutch Anderson, alleged slayer of Mr and Mrs Ben Hance near Muncie. Anderson is wanted for bank robberies in Eaton Bourbon and Brook Indiana. Webster doubts Anderson wrote the letter and believes he is not in Indianapolis.
Amarillo Lions Club votes noon meeting to oppose the proposed traffic system. Speakers outline city overdraft of over $100,000 and project costs of $10,000 to install plus $30,000 yearly maintenance. Ivor Davies discusses Lions International convention. Harold Flamm performs two songs.
New York August 18 The prospect of Mayor Hylan breaking with Tammany and running independently if defeated in the September 15 primaries grew today A Hearst led plan calls for an independent ticket headed by Hylan to back up a possible mayoral bid The filing deadline for nominating petitions expires Friday night
American capitalists, unnamed, engage in two major German deals reported from Berlin. An American auto maker eyes the Aga Motor Works owned by Edmund Stinnes for mass production of cheap cars. A separate Anglo American syndicate negotiates to buy Mannesmann Brothers Spanish Zone assets in Morocco including Alhucemas harbor works zinc sulphur mines and large agricultural tracts. The sale could reach millions of pounds but is not final.
Keg beer and Dutch livneries featured at Dad's Chili Stand on 117 East Fourth Street alongside Famous For Food Amarillo Hotel. The Panhandle's Meeting Place promotes regional dining options and hospitality venues.
At a Lions Club luncheon Marvin McCullough announced Amarillo banks will begin a 50 cent monthly service charge for accounts averaging less than 50 dollars. He said banks have not profited in five years and the charge aligns with practices in other cities.
Roy Cullum notes large Dodge sales justify price reductions. New pricing covers roadster to panel models with several specials and delivery to Amarillo. Ads list units like roadster $985 touring $1010 coupe $1115 sedan $1530 and others. Also mentions Bebe Daniels promotion at Mission on Wednesday.
Forest rangers from Oregon fly in to aid a search for Mary Hoxe and her parents along with 23 rescuers missing in the Hoxe maize west of Floydada. An airplane reported men atop the tall stalks and food and water were dropped. Planks across the tops may help reach others in coming days.
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