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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1926
Page
9
Amarillo Laundry purchases a motorcycle with a cabinet to speed delivery and pickup in the cleaning and pressing department. The fleet also includes seven Dodge trucks for regular work. The motorcycle will handle emergency and rush calls only.
Furnished modern rental in Virginia Court available January 10. Contact phone 2497. Includes details about other nearby rentals and multiple listings with addresses and phone numbers for inquiries.
The city commission ordered an investigation of police court records and the police department at its regular meeting. Mayor Lee Bivins cited numerous continued cases and expressed dissatisfaction with some officers. The commission also deferred street sweeper purchase due to the city's funds. Judge Ray C Johnson to inspect the water bond issue in Chicago. Two Ford trucks with a trailer were approved. Mike Hollander's trash can ads received advisory consideration. The Board of City Development was granted $500 extra for two months for advertising and publicity work.
Tokyo report notes Toshita Iwaki becoming the third rider in Japanese history to ascend and descend the Atagoyama Shrine stairs without harm. The 90 foot flight with a 60 degree incline marks a historic feat. Three Plainview youths aged 14 to 16, Lubbock Louis Thomas, Wallace McCallen, and Loath Pierce, are held by local police awaiting transfer to their parents.
Local classified notices advertise furniture buying selling and exchanges at 106 8 West 6th street with Young Humphreys and upholstering. Panhandle Mattress Co promises eighteen years of honest dealing with wholesale mattresses. Golden Eagle Furniture at 507 Mast 4th street seeks used furniture by phone 982. E P Small manages Panhandle Mattress in Amarillo Texas with phones 708 and 2214.
Abbe Des Noyers of Bombon France endured severe scourging in his church sacristy by about a dozen Bordeaux residents led by Marie Mesmin founder of the Order of Our Lady of Tears. The attack aims to expel a presumed demon from the priest, who remains severely injured and sidelined for a month. Mesmin and Albert Froger are detained. authorities investigate.
Two branch managers from Kelly-Springfield visit Amarillo to meet with Frank Turner and Horace Wilkinson. Benton Collins of Dallas and M. W. Rigney of Oklahoma City discuss 1926 plans as the Panhandle and Oklahoma Territory expand under a new Oklahoma City branch. Rigney praises the Amarillo operation and the Southwest tire service.
Short item roundup notes A C Sage planned $3500 home at 1901 A Taylor street and O W Vernon in Plainview. Amarillo may host a large chick hatchery. an auto at 105 Arch Road damaged by fire. Local street scene commentary on Polk street and a street sweeper in action. Elevators busy in Amarillo building. Dr Mary E Bates and Mrs Helen Miller of Denver guests of Mr and Mrs E K Mayer. Birth announced for James Elmer Jr. at 10 pounds to Elmer and spouse. Liberal Kansas visitor Mrs J T Cavenaugh and Austin trip for Texas Congress of Talents and Teachers meeting. Various travels and visits by Mrs J S Kendrick and Mrs W C Hubbell, with Colorado stops and New Year’s notes.
In San Antonio two men were held as part of the case surrounding William R. Howard of Salt Lake City. They had Howard’s automobile and claimed to have transported it from San Antonio for $25 to El Paso. The case weaves through San Diego, El Paso, Eagle Pass and Houston as authorities pursue leads. Howard disappeared December 8 and is presumed slain. cases involve county, state, and federal officers.
Oklahoma City man touts Amarillo tires and mentions Salome Sun editor Dick Wick Hall while Judge L Gough notes wheat marketing gains from 1924. A M head cites Panhandle school visits as progress. Kiwanis notes cover speeches, dinners, and race talk amid community chatter. Houston murder probe lacks leads as theories of murder or self harm circulate.
Hanson Post No. 54 in Amarillo, led by Walter Irvin as commander, pledges bold growth and regional leadership. The group plans 500 members, active committees, and aims to host a state convention in September. Officers installed include Orla Allen, Lewis G. Fields, Otho Thompson, Roy Greenhill, and H. V. Elkington. Jim Crawford traveled from Pampa to help recruit. A social hour followed with auxiliary members as guests.
Washington reports Secretary Hoover urging Congress to pass a radio regulation bill to curb chaos in broadcasting. He says federal oversight is essential, with 536 major stations and only 89 usable wavelengths available, requiring government control of licenses and spectrum to preserve the system. Dallas police declare vagrants jailed after twenty arrests in a roundup of night prowlers.
A collage of brief notes from New York London and Washington recounts beauty trends and weddings, alimony suits, and political nudges. Leona Williams shifts from ugliest to bride as Alice Delysia faces critic denouncements over her blond revue. Henry Busse sues for alimony after a night of drinking, and the Duke of Leinster is spotted with a wife in the mix. Mayor Walkers courtesy and odd mule-vehicle legals pop up, while the Lord's Day alliance targets Sunday amusements. A Newfoundland fisherman to be paid for painting looks at large sums, and Blackhawk the cigar Indian from Louisville heads to a New York museum.
Washington Jan 6 Eight to three vote by the senate foreign committee ends Senator Reed Democrat Missouri resolution proposing an inquiry into whether international bankers and foreign governments seek to influence American policy.
Fashion arbiters in London announce rubber spats for men inspired by Russian boots for women. The new design favors easy cleaning and a closer fit to ankles and shoes than traditional cloth spats.
In Elmdor a pistol duel last night left Adolfo Saucedo, 25, dead and J. O. Knight, 17, with a fractured jaw. A suspect remains at large as authorities investigate the long standing enmity. In Houston, water blocks the Houston Beaumont highway between the San Jacinto river and Crosby, detours via Lynchburg ferry urged.
Atlantic City Jan 6 Irv ing Berlin and Ellen Mackay are married and hiding at Ocean Front suite awaiting father Clarence H Mackay to approve their union. They plan extended honeymoon aboard Leviathan with steward Robert Sweetlove. Berlin escapes scrutiny as he heads to Europe for a two month trip.
Judge L Gough president of the Texas Wheat Growers association was the principal speaker at the Kiwanis club luncheon Wednesday. He described the work of the wheat growers organization and noted former members received more for their wheat than nonmembers. Mrs George Shafer and Miss Ena Shafer entertained, while Bruce Autry and L W Cox were introduced as new members.
The Kiwanis Club committee promises the best ladies night program yet at the banquet next Thursday night January 14 at the Amarillo hotel. New officers will be installed with ceremonies and several novelty features are arranged for the event.
Galveston Jan 6 The coast guard cutter Comanche departed at full steam to assist the Gulf Refining company tanker Gulf of Mexico in distress about 130 miles east southeast of Galveston. Hydrographic Office radio advises say the deck is awash but the pilot house and mast remain standing.
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