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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1924
Page
8
The year 1923 dominates divorces filed in the district court with ninety four cases recorded by District Clerk J C Skillman. By last night only ninety one had been filed in 1923. The last divorce suit came on December 18 and officials expect 1924 will show fewer filings due to the Christmas spirit.
Amarillo Independent School District taxes for the current year show less than ten percent paid. Collector George M. Waddill reported only 23999.11 dollars paid of 252061.00 total. He urged taxpayers to pay promptly to avoid January rush, with January 31 final day without penalty.
Amarillo independent school district holds the state record for the smallest delinquent taxes. Assessor George M. Waddill said the amount, built over several years, totals 15 200, far under the district's assessed valuation. A two year campaign has collected 74 025 to date, reflecting strong local finances.
London readers confront a satire by J. G. Millais on Hollywood depictions and real life shieks. The piece recalls Millais travels in North Africa, citing the Nile book Far Away up the Nile and a notorious translator Abdul who requests a bottle of Johnnie Walker.
A raging fire driven by a thirty five mile gale swept the deaf and dumb institute in Montreal. Inmates were led to safety in a practiced procession begun at the first alarm under Rev Cadieux head of the institution. No fatalities reported.
A collage of quick quotes from Amarillo residents on topics from Sudan land sales to local development and personal anecdotes about dogs oil tanks and Christmas gifts. The snippets capture hopes for growth and everyday humor.
The article explains why smaller communities lure new industries, citing cheaper land and taxes, lower overheads, better worker living conditions, and improved utilities. It highlights how power, transport, and public services enable this trend and notes CITY LIGHT & WATER CO's cooperation with Amarillo to supply electric service aligned with growth.
Dallas reports Greater Dallas city building inspector figures total spending for buildings at 30.6 million dollars this year, up ten million from last year. Dallas proper accounts for 26.4 million of the total.
Chief Earl Curry says Amarillo needs a West Sixth street fire station with added equipment and six more firefighters in 1925 to protect western districts including San Jacinto and the Smelter area. A station at Sixth and McMasters is favored with a one story brick building and dormitories for crew housing, with action expected in spring once approved by the city commission.
Annie E. Watson age 33 wife of R E Watson of Claude Tex died at 6 am Saturday after four weeks illness. Survived by husband two daughters Margaret 14 and Mary Etta 12 and her parents Mr and Mrs D A Harrell of Claude plus two sisters and three brothers. Member of Baptist church. Body to be taken by Griggs Undertaking to Claude. complete funeral plans to be announced on arrival of relatives.
Berlin reports Bruno Kurth an insurance expert links handwriting to accident causes after studying thousands of cases. He notes victims and those who caused accidents share traits such as wide gaps between groundstrokes and inconsistent letter heights.
Tioga Texas December 27 C G Cheat ham Grayson county farmer was shot and killed by Garland Sikes Picot Point here this afternoon Sikes surrendered to police but refused to make a statement police could advance no motive for the killing
Clifford Townes, 14, wins first prize in a city contest held by The Sewell Drugstore. Quin Cattrell, 9, takes second and will dine at the Hotel Palo Duro. Twenty boys competed as candy gifts and group photos were shared.
Police and deputies halted a mass escape at the Galveston county jail when thirty inmates moved from cells into the central court. They braced the main door with a padlock of wood, resisting jailers until officers forcibly recaptured them and chained them back to cells.
Kerr & Walsh Architects announce sealed bids for the Plainview High School project in Plainview Texas. Separate bids include general construction plumbing heating and electrical work with deposits and certified checks required. Bid opening is set for January and the reserve to reject all bids is stated.
Mrs. Spoffard of Dalhart detours through Amarillo for a few hours while traveling home from Chickasha Oklahoma, en route.
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