30 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1924
Page
1
A 1924 Star Company note urges investing over gambling as the New Year nears. It warns about risky plays despite cheap stocks and a 4 percent call money rate, urging prudence and long term gains. The column contrasts market frenzy with cautionary enduring losses.
The report cites a catastrophic event in Oklahoma where exterior heavy wire-covered school windows hindered escape as glass broke and draft intensified the flames. It underscores how people learn slowly about danger to others.
The suitor asks for an annulment alleging his wife lied about her ancestry. Reportedly ten thousand dollars would be spent investigating the woman's lineage as part of the case.
The article notes a scientific idea that humans may descend from three distinct ancestral animals, resembling a gorilla, an orangutan, and a chimpanzee, respectively linked to Ethiopian, Mongolian, and white races, a notion that would surprise many Americans.
The author muses on future human evolution, imagining descendants with advanced foreheads rivaling a tiger. He contrasts current paleolithic traits with a far distant civilization, noting we are 12,500 years from the stone age and 1,000,000 years from civilization.
A note urges President Coolidge to assess national efforts on training air marksmen, criticizing supposed interservice jealousy between the army and navy and calling for concrete action on building an adequate air fleet and defense.
The Navy long depended on shipboard gunners and real ammunition for marksmanship, but air power changes the game. Gravity replaces powder in aerial bombing, offering costless accuracy compared with traditional practice.
Fragmentary text discusses cost comparisons for projectiles and shells in big gun practice, mentioning San and weighable components. No clear event, person, or organization present to anchor a proper record.
Report notes Germans hid an estimated 40 000 to 100 000 gun barrels in Berlin. Analysts warn that underestimating German resolve could invite renewed conflict at the first opportunity.
A cautious note that postwar sincerity in distinguishing the Kaiser from the German people could have postponed future conflict, reflecting on President Wilson's framing as the war ended.
The piece argues peace rests not on human decency but on the fearsome power of fighting machines. It suggests two opposing soldiers might discard guns yet both would die once conflict begins, and posits that a France England war could devastate key cities within a day, making war unattractive.
The Amarillo hotel branded Famous For Food serves as a notable gathering spot in the Panhandle region, hosting travelers and locals seeking meals and social events at the established meeting place.
The Water Board plans a meeting this week with the city commission to review reports by Han Jones city engineer and City Light and Water officials. Jeff D. Bartlett city manager said Jones will present cost estimates for a new distribution system and water rates with quantity figures. The utility will propose how water is distributed after delivery to city limits, though a date has not been set.
President Coolidge will approve the general staff drafted reward plan for the army world fliers as endorsed by Secretary Weeks, though he wished for more generous treatment. The decision comes as the administration reviews tribute and compensation for the airmen.
A fleet of forty government rum chasers led by five destroyers was dispatched by coast guard authorities to patrol nearby waters and prevent landing from eighteen schooners and steamers on Rum Row. Officials estimate 100000 to 800000 cases aboard the liquor ships.
Dee Hobough a 33 year old widow from Logansport Indiana confessed to Sheriff Bowyer that she killed the four members of her family found dead yesterday in the Cass county farm home eight miles from Logansport.
Hobart Oklahoma December 30 Mrs Isabel McNutt aged 72 dies at home four miles south of town from injuries received in the Christmas eye fire at Babb's Switch schoolhouse raising total fatalities to thirty six from the blaze Her death confirms the latest loss in the disaster row counts now reach thirty six victims.
Construction of the sewer line to the remodeled packing plant by W H Batchelor resumed this morning after a weather delay. The project is expected to be completed within ten weeks.
Chicago report of Mark Twain’s death proved unfounded. Cobb, styled after Twain, confirms in a telegram from Paducah Kentucky that he is alive and well, mocking the rumor with his signature quip.
In Chandler Oklahoma four men robbed the Farmers National Bank and fled with an undetermined amount. Earlier, Lincoln county sheriffs raided banks in Stroud after a tip of an impending robbery.
City Development board and sub committees meet at city hall tonight to set plans for 1925. Each committee head will submit written wishes, and a combined report and program will emerge from the discussions. The meeting is to begin at 7:00.
Mobile Alabama today killed W. E. Wright in a pistol clash with officers after he wounded a L and N agent and a Mobile patrolman. Bank manager William Friess identified Wright as the New Orleans Marine and Trust bank robber who killed officer Jacob While. Police found $2033 in twenty bills, two pistols, and a notebook detailing a Des Moines murder in 1923.
Fire of unknown origin early today destroyed the Kerens Cotton Oil company plant in Kerens Texas and two coal cars on the Cotton Belt tracks. Loss estimated at $20,000.
Police report says Mexican thieves stole several sweaters from the San Jacinto Dry Goods store yesterday. Authorities believe the suspects were tourists.
The Amarillo fire department answered two calls today, neither a blaze. One was to 1101 Pierce Street, the other to the airplane field.
The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel is labeled Famous For Food, signaling a strong local reputation for its dining offerings and appeal to guests and patrons.
A Japanese freighter Gingo Maru burned off Mexico after rescuers reached the scene. Ninety eight survivors including seventy nine passengers and seventy three crew members were picked up by the rescue ship Julia Luckenbach, with the captain and officers remaining aboard at daybreak. The vessel, bound from Valparaiso to Japan, had its number four hatch nitrates aflame prompting lifeboat launches as flames roared.
Ten defense lawyers who saved Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. from the gallows will split a 150000 fee. Clarence Darrow and brothers Benjamin and Walter Bachrach are named among the attorneys. Separate items note a 2.6 million appropriation for trans continental air mail and 526 373 for New York pneumatic tube service in the treasury bill.
Funeral services for J. W. Ethridge 52 an city employee who died at a local hospital will be held at 10 30 tomorrow morning in the Griggs Undertaking chapel He is survived by three sons Albert Ethridge Philadelphia Lester and Charles Ethridge Amarillo two brothers Noah Ethridge Kansas City and Burl Ethridge Fort Smith Ark and two sisters Minnie Jarrell Amarillo and Susie Climber Huntington Ark He was a Baptist and burial will be in Llane cemetery.
Officials have not confirmed exact losses from the Pottsboro fire that swept away half the business area eight miles west yesterday. Early reports suggested losses exceed 100 000 with looting possible as embers smoldered delaying access to safes and back doors of stores.
County Tax Collector Ben Golding reported 1358 automobiles registered for 1925. Four staff worked to issue licenses this afternoon. The office stays open until 7 pm to accommodate applicants as tomorrow is the final day to pay 1925 fees without penalty. Drivers without 1925 licenses after deadline face arrest for criminal violation.
Chicago report says coroner's examination of William McClintock shows death from natural causes. Officials had kept the full chemists’ report secret.
Fort Worth reports Reuben Horn a 15 year old boy died in Menard county during a hunting accident when his gun discharged by accident.
Freddie Weems of Fort Worth Texas was jailed in Madrid after lacking proper papers and language help. Ambassador Moore visited the model jail on Christmas, confirmed Weems's American identity, secured his release, and provided funds for a Christmas meal. Weems plans to return to Texas at the first available voyage west.
The city commission and the corporation counsel will discuss the tax dispute with the Chicago and Rock Island railroad who seeks an injunction to stop city tax collection under the new tax survey system recently installed.
Chest directors and team captains meet at 5 PM to discuss canvassing the city for the Community Chest drive. Chairman A. J. Meyer says less than half the city has been canvassed and urges enough workers to finish within ten days. Local business and professional leaders are expected to join to shape plans.
York Douglass, driver for the Bungalow grocery, was severely injured in a crash at 1600 Tyler Street involving a car driven by Jack Beach of Wheeler Texas. Beck was uninjured. Both cars were badly damaged. Earlier, cars driven by Mrs. Ray Statliff and J. M. Proctor collided at Seventh and Polk Streets. no injuries occurred though damage occurred to both vehicles.
Washington December 30 President Coolidge remains hopeful for another international arms conference within a year. He is not sure if feasible but seeks a favorable moment to call a conference to discuss naval armaments. The stance echoes his congressional message urging League of Nations steps and awaiting its outcome before a definite decision.
Co. M. Davis, long time deputy sheriff under Less Whitaker, will become deputy constable under J. A. Deadwiley with a swearing in set for January 1. Davis previously led the police and served as Santa Fe railroad special officer.
The state board of water engineers granted permission in Austin to form an irrigation district to carry out the Medina dam irrigation plan. John A. Norris, chair, said the revived Medina lake project would spur a dozen or more other irrigation ventures now forming.
The jury in the Texas v. N. L. Cogan forgery case was dismissed late last night without a verdict. Cogan faced charges of forging a $5 check and his defense attorneys entered an insanity plea.
Washington notes President Coolidge sees no need for U S action on French war debt based on current advice. He will await full official information while monitoring Paris and potential private French loans. Some observers expect France to clarify its intent on loan obligations amid broader allied debt questions.
London officials expect an inter allied debt conference to arise from the Paris meeting of allied finance ministers next month. They believe atmosphere has cleared due to recent statements and that Britain would welcome a settlement suggestion though not call the conference itself. Paris talks in January are seen as almost certain and a debt conference in the year ahead is considered likely.
Funeral services for Mrs Louise Hardin who died at her daughter’s home 1700 Johnson Street will be held at Griggs Undertaking chapel tomorrow afternoon at o clock. The Rev R N MacCallum rector of St Andrews Episcopal church will officiate. Pall bearers are RR F Thompson Turner Wilks W P Reed Fred Greer Bryan Twadell and J C Thomas. Burial will be in Llano cemetery.
Tonight and tomorrow partly cloudy and colder. The day's high reached 63 degrees at 1 PM and the low was 23. A year ago today the high was 47 and the low was not stated.
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