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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1925
Page
1
A column reflecting on Professor Bergonie’s sacrifice in Roentgenology and cancer, contrasting heroism with public indifference. It weighs Japan’s naval race fears, the value of progress, and New York clearing house records, ending noting radio and theater dynamics.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change. Today’s high reached 50 degrees and the low 24, compared with 43 and 16 a year ago.
Property owners on Tenth Street gathered at the Amarillo hotel to hear progress on a Santa Fe viaduct, a West Tenth Street viaduct, and plans for direct routes west to Tucumcari and south to Canyon. Committees reported one month of activity, fundraising topped $90 per month, and signatures were sought to advertise future development while keeping Tenth Street open during construction.
Vernon secretary of the Board of City Development attended a meeting of fair secretaries and officials at noon. The gathering discussed fair dates and entertainment and racing circuits but reached no definite conclusions. Vernon will present a complete report at the board’s next meeting.
Sheriff’s department raided 106 South Pierce street capturing a full still two 16 gallon mash kegs fourteen pint bottles of corn liquor and three quarts of whiskey G P Copeland was arrested charged with liquor law violations in a bond action of $500 awaiting grand jury this marks the second raid in a week.
Work on the eight story Amarillo building at Third and Polk began this morning. Architect A C Wiser said occupancy is planned for October 10 with opening on November 1. Basement excavation will be 50 by 140 feet. Contractors and tenants discussed tailor made offices to fit individual needs.
Convocation plans advance for the consecration of BinioDere and the fifteenth annual District North Texas convention to be held in Amarillo January 19 and 20. Rev. MacCallum reports rapid progress with H. Hubbell named general chairman and J. Whittle as vice chairman.
Ten thousand invitations have arrived for Miriam Ferguson’s inauguration on January 20 in Austin. A force of forty clerks is addressing requests pouring in nationwide. Col. John L. Peeler says as many as 160000 meals may be needed if all demands are met. The first batch totals 10000 and will reach 50000.
Thirty workers join a renewed push to reach a $76,000 goal for eight city charities. A. E. Meyer urged more volunteers to report to the Board of City Development for morning or afternoon shifts. William A. Mebatosh, superintendent of Amarillo schools, cites state education officials outlining high school accreditation rules and library funding recommendations.
The Amarillo Ad Club mapped a campaign to educate residents to buy from local merchants at better prices and quality than peddlers. D M Carr was named campaign chairman with plans to be announced next Monday. Orla Allen reported on the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention in Fronston. Gerald Kirvin was named chairman of the advertising section.
A. C. Houston of Panhandle Lumber announces negotiations with a leading hotel syndicate to lease a new six story hotel on Sixth Street between Polk and Tyler streets. The project will begin early spring as part of a broader development plan including moving retail lumber yards to Teach and Gan streets and expanding on Sixth Street east of the Panhandle site.
The Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Agency in Arti rollo, led by Harvey M Radey, won top honors for business volume at the annual convention in Miami Beach. Teamed with salesman Leia Albot, Radey travels as a guest of the company. Abbott earned prizes for best salesman nationwide.
Vandals believed to be professional stamp collectors ransacked the secretary of state’s office records in Anatin Texas. They clipped stamps and damaged priceless public documents, discovered by a university professor researching Texas history. The files held letters from foreign countries and correspondence from nearly every epoch of American history.
Washington reports that France sent a memorandum on paying its war debt to the United States to Secretary Mellon for private information. Officials emphasized no comment on its suggestions while noting it could serve as a basis for a follow up. London notes Hughes asked Britain to consider a compromise proposal from Logan and Ross in reparations discussions.
Amarillo public schools opened with substitute teachers after an illness wave delayed classes. Miss Cleo Bradley Miss Louie Russell Miss Theressa Bucy and T K R Martin miss due to illness while Loraine Bruce and Mrs Laura Venning also unavailable. First semester begins January 29 with second two days later.
Two Amarillo families attending church returned to burglarized homes on Avalon Street and Polk Street. Entries yielded jewelry including craftings baby bracelets a mark and chain a dog collar with license 1% and in Dr J M Hyden’s home a diamond line four watches and a gold wedding ring were stolen. No arrests reported.
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ru oy Braley of the BXS will make an official visit to the local Elks lodge tonight. The event is announced as part of Amarillo Ho- The Panhandle's Meeting Place.
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