05 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1926
Page
1
The piece argues Secretary Hoover could rival Roosevelt's Panama project by linking 19000 miles of canals for navigation irrigation and power. It credits Ford Rockefeller influence and calls for air power dominance via private capital while criticizing Britain and urging bold American initiative.
Washington updates show a crowded House defense debate with testimony from William Mitchell. Committees examine rail issues and labor measures while senators discuss broader security and interstate projects.
Readable fragments describe a dated event with people and places but most details are unclear. The text hints at a meeting or appointment, with names and roles only partially legible and no clear outcome or date.
Santa Fe officials deploy a full corps of surveyors to locate a proposed Panhandle to Spearman route through central oil fields. One option runs down Dixon Creek crossing the Canadian River near its mouth as engineers rush field work. Officials remain noncommittal but confirm active surveying.
Washington February 5 the Senate voted 48 to 28 to refuse to consider the Copeland resolution urging President Coolidge to intervene in the anthracite suspension handling the nation’s coal dispute without forcing the president’s hand.
Amarillo organizers announce election of officers and directors for the new chamber of commerce at a Monday night meeting February 15 in the district courtroom. A 50 member board and a 12 member executive committee will be chosen with each director chairing a committee.
Arica Chile Feb 5 Both Chile and Peru have appealed the election law adopted by the plebiscite commission that will determine sovereignty over Tacna and Arica.
Fifteen masked men reportedly halted a Chicago Rock Island and Pacific freight near Henry Illinois early today and seized more than 600 gallons of grain alcohol valued at 10 000 dollars. Unconfirmed by local authorities, the raid is said to have involved three carloads and possibly five autos.
In Austin on February 5 Judge George Calhoun overruled both state and defense motions for an instructed verdict in the 421000 highway suit against Hoffman Construction Company. The judge prepared the charge and planned to instruct the jury after 2 pm with arguments to follow, possibly into the night.
Dr. R P Parcells, committee chair, announced noon sales reached 75 dollars for the Will Rogers entertainment. Ticket boards open to out of town residents Sunday and to locals Wednesday. Rogers, famed humorist, comes to Amarillo via the District Male desection.
A troubling report describes a young girl held by a man who abandoned his residence. The narrative includes confusing fragments about attempts to organize care and authorities investigating the situation amid distressing details of captivity.
An oil field worker was killed and another man seriously injured in a automobile wreck three miles north of Panhandle on the oil field road this afternoon. The body was taken to Blackburn Funeral Home in Amarillo after 3 o'clock by C. Stone of Panhandle. The injured man was hospitalized in Panhandle. No names or details were available at press time.
D L Payne convicted of manslaughter in Crosbyton death of J Swensen. given two years in state penitentiary. He plans to file a motion for a new trial in district court tomorrow. Jury returned verdict Thursday in Canyon on same charge two years ago, later reversed on appeal and remanded for change of venue. Payne declined to comment after verdict.
A garbled OCR snippet notes the Episcopal Church not for modification and references Seaman and a rector or bishop figure. The fragment mentions estate, war, and a date line with unclear names and places. The readable elements imply a legal or property notice tied to church governance.
Mrs Ida Chitwood wrapped up this year’s News Globe cooking school at Panhandle Motors 710 Taylor with lessons on meats and affordable cuts. She demonstrated French vegetable carving and feast preparations like baked ham and champagne, plus biscuits and angel food cake.
Next week marks the Sixteenth anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The Panhandle Boy Scouts will broadcast a program over Station WNAG Monday night with the Memphis Boy Scout band appearing. Details await Sunday's issue of The Newslope.
Major General Patrick and William Mitchell testified before House and Senate committees. Mitchell called aviation a terrible mess while Patrick urged a separately organized army air corps with independent status akin to the Marine Corps.
Clayton and Wallace awarded a $19,000 contract to build a two story structure at 409 East Fourth Street for Ralph R. Sackstein. The design includes 42 by 96 feet with ground floor stores and 20 second floor rooms with baths, plus space for a future third story and elevator. Architect N B Rittenberg.
Philadelphia judge rejects bail for Daevid J. Marshall, cited as confessed slayer of Anna May Dietrich, after a two hour habeas corpus hearing. He remains held for a June jury as prosecutors pursue the case. The report notes the Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel featuring Famous I for Food.
An unclear account centers on a man defending capital punishment linked to a spell of executions. The text mentions a protest against perceived injustices and references a historical figure, Matthew Masser, tied to a family lineage and a past hanging. The fragmentary report hints at debates over justice and retribution.
Amarillo Real Estate board advocates unifying tax offices into one. A committee will study feasibility amid complaints of paying taxes at three offices and voter confusion for non residents. Reverend Virgil Fisher spoke urging honesty and culture. Min T. White, Gilmore Nuno, and Mos Blankenhorn also participated.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a 3500 acre lease in Carson County bought by five merchants. The text mentions Port Worth, a meeting piece, and references to Amerie Meta and The Veshaways Meeting Piece in unclear context.
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