25 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1926
Page
1
A humorous, sprawling column riffs on Kathleen Tomlinson’s family rabbit and a royal buyout, with King George acquiring the brother’s half for publicity value. It shifts to tales of a Detroit bank thief, vaudeville dames, and boxing dreams in Philadelphia, all framed with sweeping social and racial undertones.
Secretary Kellogg hints at further cuts to world navies while Japan's prince regent and wife study a flying school review. In the U S East Coast, murder cases dominate headlines as relatives of a clergyman's widow face arrest amid sensational Times coverage and shifting newspaper circulation pressures.
London tailors and hatters urge men to escape dull gray and dark blue by embracing brighter colors. Suggestions include madonna blue and lilac, aimed at young gentlemen of exquisite taste, with the Prince of Wales anticipated to influence fashion despite his simple tastes.
Kenie Wagner, alleged slayer, received a preliminary hearing before Judge Louis Joseph in Texarkana Arkansas. He was ordered held for the grand jury as hundreds packed a guarded courtroom amid efforts to extradite him from Tennessee and Mississippi for murder charges involving the Carper brothers. Bob Carper was wounded in the same incident.
Three youths robbed a Texas bank in Irving on Wednesday stealing between 4000 and 5000 dollars after forcing customers and staff toward a vault. They escaped on a motorcycle headed toward Dallas, while officials pursued the suspects.
The forecast calls for mostly clear skies across Texas with dry conditions through the end of the week. Temperatures will remain mild and pleasant with light winds and no significant precipitation expected.
The Rock Island right of way committee secured milepost 21 as final condemnation nears completion. John B. Gilvin and Jesse L. Summers accepted the committee's original valuation, while two appeals remained. Judge Crudgington praised Realtors for advancing funding and local organization efforts.
Storm of hurricane force moves north toward eastern Louisiana coast with warnings for Plaquemines Jefferson Terrebonne La Fourche St Bernard parishes. Fishermen urged to depart camps while residents flee to New Orleans as warnings continue along Morgan City to Mobile and gale conditions spread.
Campaign momentum grows as property owners agree to deed land for about half the $250000 estimate. Amarillo leaders Mayor Lee Bivins Col C T Herring and W H Fuqua add $7500 to the effort, providing nearly half the required sum to resume grading work from the city to the river.
Rev Edward Gillum aged 40 was slain at the home of W R B Leffier a local contractor in Springfield Missouri. Leffier used an Indian club to kill the evangelist during a confrontation. Leffier plans to plead unwritten law in his defense.
Fragments show a 2 for 1 sale at City Drug Store titled famous For Food. Mentions Amarillo Hotel and The Panhandle's Meeting Place with references to P. Hubbard Steinway and J. W. Jenkins' Bons Music Co. Likely ad copy or classifieds scanning.
Austin August 25 Gov Miriam A Ferguson issues a statement condemning the Ku Klux Klan and defending religious liberty for all sects. She contrasts with Attorney General Dan Moody who says the Klan issue is settled. She warns of political maneuvering and defends constitutional rights in this campaign period.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a person named John and a reference to Julia Magee Lor with initials and street names. The text lacks clear event or outcome to summarize as a full news item.
Col Alvin Owsley of Dallas addressed a large audience in an Amarillo auditorium denouncing Jim Ferguson for misappropriation and dishonesty while urging support for Moody. The gathering’s program featured Perryton and Ochiltree county voices predicting Moody’s large Democratic victory. The Amarillo Real Estate board authorized a vigilance survey of new additions to protect buyers.
In Ebton August 3 to Alyon August 25 Judge Leo overruled city attorneys argument that the fifty sixth district court lacked jurisdiction during recess in the klan parade case. Trial adjourned until two weeks when proceedings resume.
A Santa Fe work train derailed near Thoreau New Mexico injuring eight and killing conductor J B Tucker of Gallup and Mrs Joe Hansen wife of the foreman. A special Gallup train transported the dead and injured as officials investigated the cause.
Two U.S. destroyers were sent to Nicaragua ports amid tensions and political speculation. The move follows regional disclosures and reaction from officials and allied governments.
A frightened race horse kicked the switch key on a truck carrying horses from Fredericksburg fair grounds to San Saba. The vehicle overturned, killing Fred Baskin a 58 year old veteran trainer who was struck by a horse. Driver Lee Crawford escaped with minor injuries.
Marland Employees Royalty Co bought half of the Cockrell ranch royalties for about 400000 dollars. The 6000 acre tract in Hutchinson county includes multiple blocks and sections with several wells under drilling pay. Swindler and Sons Cockrell No 1 shows a strong well but is delayed by a fishing job.
New York police and black shirt Fascisti guard Rudolph Valentino's flag draped casket as thousands, mostly women, press the Broadway block to view the star in state. Injuried crowds exceed 100. plan for public viewing today and tomorrow, with funeral to follow and burial site undecided.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an Amarilla Hotel, a Pamoue Fer Pood, and names like Ghee Phuredsy Pride Boberdag, but the full context and details are unreadable. The legible pieces hint at a lodging or service offer but lack coherent facts.
A perplexing newspaper notice reports a youth involved in a harmful medical episode leading to a girl’s death. The article fragments describe medical actions, possible euthanasia, and ensuing community reactions as investigators pursue the truth.
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