23 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1926
Page
1
A 1926 Arthur Brisbane column urges women to marry while discussing Rosamond Pinchot and public figures. It notes a new drug “Germanin” for malaria, quinine’s history, labor disputes in Britain, American tourism in France, and various European political notes with satirical asides.
Dr J A Hill of West Texas State Teachers' College told the Kiwanis club Amarillo and Canyon should split a $480000 road cost with two thirds funded by state and federal sources. He noted Amarillo's $24000000 valuation would yield a roughly one fourth of one mile tax rate in the new road district.
Partial weather note mentions mixed conditions for Amarite and Teender with unclear details. Text hints at possible light rain and temperature shifts but lacks concrete figures or timing.
Owen Phillips 19 of Montgomery Louisiana dies after slipping on an oily loading rack at the Pantex facility near Amarillo. A dropped lantern ignites crude oil, burning three cars and the rack, with a loss around 20000 dollars. Phillips dies at Northwest Texas Hospital after rescue efforts.
A young Amarillo girl escaped death after tumbling about thirty feet from Chaom Valle toward a turbulent stream near Greeley Colorado. She grabbed a low branch that prevented a fatal plunge. two companions assisted in the rescue and local authorities aided in the recovery effort.
John Schmidt, 45, killed his 16 year old step daughter with an axe and wounded his wife in Rhinehart, LaSalle Parish, then fled into woods with a shotgun as a posse searches the area. Sheriff Davis said the motive is unknown and the wife remains in critical condition.
Kansas City man Jack Russell is held in Galveston after a robbery at the town’s factory yard. Police say the suspect aided by accomplices attempted a flood of violent theft involving banks and keyed items. The arrest follows a spree linked to the “Vemeet Per Peed” gang.
Rudolph Valentino recounts his uneven path from Castellaneta Italy to Hollywood. He notes his life diverges from a hero's arc, sometimes seeming a villain yet driven by impulses. He describes family, education, and early ambitions, ending with his move to New York and the rough road ahead.
Thomas Martinez, 28, living south of the Santa Fe shops, was shot in the head Sunday afternoon at his home by a companion, Valentin Cortez, 26. Cortez, captured after a three mile chase, is jailed on murder charges and will face a grand jury session today. A second Mexican man with Martinez was grazed. Funeral services were held for Martinez at the Mexican church. The grand jury and courts resumed sessions after summer recess with limited juror availability.
A nine year old girl, Margaret Stapp, suffered injuries when a collision occurred on Sixth Street near Northeast Peace Hospital. The other vehicle was driven by Andrew Beet of Fort Worth. Her condition is described as serious and she may need long-term care.
About 150 Oklahomans toured Amarillo by special Rock Island train, enjoying city rides and hall games. HW Clutter of the Rock Island touts the visit as a success and a return trip to Oklahoma City is planned for September 3 with a $5.50 round trip fare.
The Amarillo business and professional women will meet Tuesday evening at 15 o clock at the Amarillo Metal. The program has been arranged and all members are urged to attend.
Local notices list two for one sale events with candy vendors in City Deeg Breve. Martha Werhingtee and Washington-based vendors advertise candies for sale at Mebl's Mere and Theale Store among others.
The Rock Island Drive project faces delays as the Board of City Leaders discusses emergency measures. The session continues tonight with final decisions expected on funding and timelines. Local officials, including ML Crwdginetern, will assess the plan and potential public impact.
Rudolph Valentino the famed silent film sheik died at Polyclinic hospital in New York at 12 10 P M EDT after septic endocarditis from a double operation Local and fan messages poured in as crowds gathered outside the hospital The death followed his Broadway premiere visit and farewell to his mother in Italy The actor’s last words to Dr Meeker were cheerful and hopeful about fishing with him next month in California
Elmer Hill, highly valued pitcher, is set to travel to Denver for a big Denver Post meet with Amarillo. He will earn $350, turning down a $400 offer from Phoenix. Manager C. C. Gibson leads the team preparations and solicits contributions at City Drug Store Service Tailors Burk.
Hale, Lubbock pitcher, set a possible world record in the Newe-Globe tournament by pitching the team from third place to the championship. He allowed one hit in nine innings and thirteen strikeouts in the final eleven frames, finishing with a dominant performance and striking out Kit Carson. A crowd of about 4,000 watched the finale, hallmarks of a record tournament gate.
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