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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1925
Page
1
A collection of opinion notes and social observations from The Star Co. reflect on crime mercy, government versus private initiative, U S world role, New York energy use, fashion norms, and strict law enforcement. The piece contrasts acquittals, public figures, and national debates with critical wit.
The forecast calls for fair conditions today with mild temperatures. Historical context notes that from one year ago yesterday highs reached 69 and lows 32, while yesterday’s extremes were 63 and 20 degrees.
Interscholastic league officials order a replay of the Cleburne and Cisco game that ended in a scoreless tie. The deciding match will occur next Tuesday at a site chosen by the teams. The winner advances to meet Forest High School of Dallas in the North Texas semi final. Waco and Beaumont meet in Beaumont Wednesday for the South Texas title. The all state final is slated for Christmas week. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel is famous for food.
In Littlefield Texas on December 12 a posse of nearly 600 men hunted a white stranger who attacked 18 year old Bethel Dillon. She lies unconscious with serious injuries after a brutal home invasion while her parents were away. Police fear mob rule if the assailant is found.
An escaped circus elephant roamed Sabinal and nearby areas causing panic. Deputies and mounted patrols chased the beast as it trampled fences and threatened motorists and residents. The animal was recaptured and returned to its circus after hours of pursuit.
West Texas chamber of commerce officials plan a special train from the West to Philadelphia for the Sesquicentennial. The trip would last about ten days through southern agricultural districts, with a large West Texas exhibit in Philadelphia and literature distribution. Return via Memphis and other southern cities.
Crockett Texas December 12 Representative C C Rice asked that his name be withdrawn from a petition to Governor Miriam A Ferguson and Speaker Lee Satterwhite for a special session of the legislature. He cited satisfaction with Dan Moody's handling of state affairs and concerns over funding the session as reasons.
A Globe appeal invites Big Brothers and Sisters to adopt local families in need for Christmas. Read profiles of the A and B families, a Grandma, and the C family from Amarillo, with requests including clothing, stockings, and a football, plus a local boy seeking a jacket.
Amarillo leaders reviewed a year of achievements as the Board of City Development presented committee reports to Mayor Lee Bivins and the city commission. The industrial, advertising, and traffic panels highlighted plans to attract industry, sell Amarillo, and expand infrastructure, noting improved water access and fairer rates.
Sam Vaughn announced the sale of 160 acres the southeast quarter of section 11 block Y Hutchinson county to Dan A Japhet of Houston for 40000 cash and 40000 in oil. The lease sold by B B Rath and associates with Vaughn as broker, requires a well by May 1. Located between Twin Six McIlroy and Phillips wells the acreage sits in rising Panhandle oilfield prices.
A brief note directs visitors to the Mission for photo viewing. The exact date or event is not specified in the fragment. Source context suggests a sightseeing or exhibition focus at a historic site.
City commissioner C A Fisk reports Dan Moody attorney general has ruled the charter amendment raising the tax limit from 1.30 to 1.80 is required to sell the 1 750 000 waiter bond issue approved 18 to 1 last year. Fisk traveled to Austin for first hand details and will update the educational committee at City Hall Monday night.
Tampa Florida December 12 Regene reported the rescue of 22 seamen who had been adrift on a barge since last Sunday. The coast guard cutter Tallapoosa said they picked up the barge Altamaha at 4 30 p m about 130 miles west of Tampa and towed her in.
Washington reports Reynard T. Hainer of Oklahoma was named chief counsel for the Federal Trade Commission, succeeding W. H. Fuller who resigned. The announcement came tonight.
A charity Santa collapsed while greeting children at a downtown corner. An auto crash followed by the death of 11 year old Mata Sleselac from heart disease marks a tragic day as Newark children watched.
The Hillcrest Golf and Country club near Amarillo opens its first nine at 1 30 PM with Frank Lytle as president leading the kickoff. Members and guests tour a course boasting a meadow green and two water holes on the first nine, with plans for a second nine and a lake bathing beach.
Hollywood reports Corliss Palmer, famed Atlanta beauty, has left her $1 million Nest with Eugene W. Brewster in Morris Town to seek movie contracts. She has endured long studio lines while Brewster’s fortune remains uninvolved. Friends say the romance may be dying as she pursues fame on the screen.
Tampa report details Alice Rhinelander, wife of Leonard Rhinelander, sneaking into Tampa and checking into a reading hotel before slipping to Miami with two accompanying women. She notified her father by telegram of safe arrival, while her identity remained undiscovered.
Fort Worth reports F M Snow stepfather of 19 year old Barney Connally confessed to killing and decapitating him near Stephenville Texas. Snow says self defense and led officers to where the body was hidden eight miles away and wrapped in a sack. Detectives suspect the mother and grandmother may also be dead.
The head of a 20 year old youth found near Stephenville was identified as Barney Connally. Waco officers received Stephenville inquiries about the youth murder and a four year old case involving the father, allegedly tied to negro hijackers. Investigations continue as authorities seek answers.
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