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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1925
Page
1
The piece weighs US aviation progress against France and Britain, noting France has 2,500 fighting planes while the US struggles to fly. It also covers Mellon and Coolidge, Russian relations, Turkey, Japan’s disarmament stance, Rockefeller fortunes, Prohibition effects, and French currency shifts.
S. H. Helm of Dundee Texas bought 425 head of native Panhandle cows from C Keiser of Canyon at 40 dollars per head. The sale was conducted by Franklin and Hill of Amarillo. The firm also reports 125 cows sold for Barney Conner of Claude to Joy Smythe of Dundee.
Sheriff crews from three counties investigate a quadruple murder spree in Baxter Marion and surrounding areas. Tra M Hudson, wealthy lumberman and oil operator, is shot on the highway and robbed of payroll funds. A farmer’s wife Mrs Boyd and her granddaughter are beaten to death near Buffalo. Charles Moore, a fur buyer, is found shot with two mules slain nearby. Detectives pursue a possible maniac theory as a large reward is raised.
Blizzard and snowstorm activity choked air mail in the Rocky Mountain district while railroads deployed snow plows in Colorado and Wyoming. Laramie reported ten inches of snow, Cheyenne fourteen, Denver five. Leadville steadied at zero as northeastern Iowa expected five above. The storm stretched over Northern and eastern Nebraska and the Western Dakotas with freezing rain near Kansas City hindering lines and glazing streets.
Major Gen Charles P. Summerall testified in the Mitchell court martial, replying to charges that as Hawaii commander he countenanced improper conduct by island air forces. He appeared before a court once led by him, then he left after his Hawaii record was challenged by the defense.
Reports in Wall Street suggest Standard Oil of New York may offer to exchange its stock for Humble Oil, following its absorption of Magnolia Petroleum. The proposed ratio commonly cited is two Standard shares for one Humble share.
The forecast calls for tonight to be fair and colder and Tuesday to be fair. The article lists hourly temperature readings with unclear OCR data and partial times, noting yesterday’s extremes of 68 and 34 degrees. A few city names appear amid fragments, but the weather outlook remains the main point.
Amarillo readers rally to adopt needy families as The Globe lists generous donors. Big Brothers and Big Sisters participate, and Santa is cast as a surgeon aiding two girls needing tonsil operations. Community members contact The Globe for family names and addresses to begin giving.
Washington December 14 shipping board refuses to turn over two President type boats for transports A Democrat insurgent majority of the special House committee reports for continuance of the board under existing conditions A Republican minority will file a dissenting report
A blue norther hit Texas overnight with Amarillo reporting 26 degrees at 7 am as the cold wave spread from the Panhandle into the north central region. Government observers forecast the coldest weather of the season across the state tonight and tomorrow.
Sixty players began the first nine holes on the new Hillcrest course north of the city amid poor weather. Visitors praised the lake and the layout, with many saying the completed course will be the finest in the region.
The Izaak Walton League will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 tonight at McIlroy’s Market with a goal of 100 percent attendance. Refreshments will be provided. The Coffee Shop at the Amari list is famous for food.
Henry Thut, a long time Gray County pioneer and former county treasurer, died at his Le Fors home at age 79. He served as postmaster there for 38 years and helped organize Gray County. Funeral set for 2 PM Tuesday at Pampa Christian Church. survived by wife, one daughter, and three sons.
Citizens are urged to attend a city hall meeting at 7 30 to learn about the upcoming water bond election next Tuesday. The session aims to inform taxpayers about the purpose and implications of the vote and to encourage informed civic participation.
Roy Cullum announced plans to construct a new two story brick and concrete Cullum Motor Co building at the northwest corner of Seventh and Tyler in Amarillo. Projected cost ranges from 40000 to 50000 dollars with 60 by 149 feet dimensions and a full basement. Plans by Shepard and Wiser call for a thoroughly modern design. Cullum hopes the move will boost Amarillo and cited November as the company’s best month.
Frank Dees ten year old son of Mr and Mrs John Dees died Sunday at 1 30 am after a few hours illness. Autopsy found acute influenza caused death. Survived by five brothers and one sister. Funeral at Dees residence with Blackburn Funeral home and Rev G L Yates in charge. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
Plans for a great year of development on Tenth Street were made by the Tenth Street Property Owners Association at the Amarillo hotel. The group noted payment of nearly all 1925 dues and decided to advertise the street as an auto display avenue to attract building tenants. It was reported that prominent corner lots would soon host new structures, and Judge W. K. Gee said a jury of view was appointed to study a road connecting San Jacinto and Tenth Street.
Hillsboro report details Zelma Belt a 14 year old from Duncan Oklahoma trapped under an overturned car in a roadside ditch and drowned in ten inches of water. Her mother Mrs F M Wagoner and J R Williams were severely injured. F M Wagoner Jr and Charlie Foster escaped harm. The wreck occurred west of Itasca.
The Amarillo Advertising and Salesmanship club has adjourned its meeting schedule until after Christmas, with activities resuming in the holiday period.
An adverse report on seating Gerald Y Nye as senator from North Dakota was adopted by the Senate elections committee. Only two members voted in favor. A subcommittee of Ernst, Goff, and George was named to prepare the formal report for senate submission.
Col. C. B. Pash 68 died unexpectedly at noon Sunday in Kansas City at the home of his daughter Miss Mary Ruth Pash. He came to Amarillo in 1905 and built railroads and industries for the city, securing Amarillo’s street railway and aiding Santa Fe railroad expansion. He leaves a Kansas City daughter, Mary, a language teacher and musician. Burial is expected in Kansas City.
The census bureau announced that cotton consumed in November totaled 543,098 bales of lint and 65,966 of linters, slightly above October lint and linters, with compares to last year's November figures. On hand at November 30, consuming establishments held 1,456,166 bales of lint and 106,370 linters, up from October and last year.
Washington December 14 Congress opened a tariff conflict when Representative Hull Democrat Tennessee former DNC chairman introduced a resolution demanding a downward revision of duties. The move signals a formal challenge to existing tariff levels and may set the stage for a party line debate in the house.
Panhandle High School will face Globe's basketball team at the Armory Tuesday night. Panhandle defeated Globe cagers last week, setting up another clash between the schools.
Veterinarians report a dog flu epidemic in Amarillo with many calls to treat dogs in dire distress. Affected dogs show high temperatures, loss of appetite and violent illness. observers suggest visiting the Mission for pictures if desired.
In Fort Worth a Texas grand jury opened a case into the deaths of Bernie Connally and two women amid a murder spree by F M Snow. The suspect allegedly killed Bernie, his wife and mother in law after a quarrel, severed the boy's head, and hid the torso as investigators gathered witness testimony and autopsy details.
The Phillips Petroleum company has purchased the American Gaso line company's casing-head gasoline plant in the Panhandle field for about $300,000. The plant has operated briefly with strong results, and the purchase signals an immediate intensive production push by Phillips in the region.
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