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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1925
Page
1
The piece argues over wartime naval policy and Europe’s influence, noting the Washington’s destruction, British ship plans, and Japan’s rising fleet. It cites political blame and urges accountability for public figures amid calls for Kellogg and Stone appointments and Hughes’ resignation.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and tomorrow. Today’s high reached 43 degrees by early afternoon, with a low of 18 degrees since midnight, close to last year’s 42 and 18 for the same date.
Judge L Gough of the Texas Wheat Growers association led a national push for cooperative marketing education in farm communities from Texas to New York. Delegates in Washington heard plans, with President Coolidge and Agriculture officials pledging support and educational material for Panhandle farmers.
R W Webb sues K C Hunter J L Hunter and Miss Roberta Tudor for 10000 dollars actual and 2000 dollars exemplary damages over a crash just before the Tri State fair. Webb, a former policeman, along with Tudor the Duchess of Plainview, alleges Tudor drove E E Hunter’s Nash at high speed on wrong side, striking Webb’s Ford. Webb suffered a broken jaw and other injuries.
Wheat rose to two dollars at Kansas City for the first time in four years with a sale of choice red wheat late yesterday. Additional lot sales at the same price occurred today. The price marks a peacetime peak for a generation or more.
A. Peterson of the Rock Island railway announced special service for cattle sold at the Panhandle Livestock Producers' association sale in March. He noted the Rock Island’s strong Panhandle business, the buyers from the north and east seek Panhandle stock, and buyers will be able to purchase direct from owners during the auction.
Court records show four divorce filings yesterday in district court, doubling the daily figure and signaling a potential yearly high. Petitions cite cruelty or abandonment. two suits by husbands and two by wives. Names include Gertrude Hawkins and James J. Johnson among others.
Washington reports Alayson B. Houghton of New York has been chosen to succeed Kellogg as ambassador to London. Kellogg will become secretary of State on March 4, with Houghton replacing him in London.
County attorney H. K. Stanfield announced a campaign against worthless checks after merchants complained of bad payments. A guilty swindler tied to Griggs Furniture was fined, with Stanfield warning that restitution before filing a complaint does not exempt the offender from punishment. He urged merchants to cooperate to halt the practice.
Building permits posted yesterday total 21690 for nine dwellings in Amarillo. For the first twelve days of the month permits rose to 23, with January 1925 expected to exceed 1924. Notable permits included homes for Adkins Kinney Whitcomb Hancock totaling 19600. Chief Clark Cain believes two Cisco youths allege to confess for local hotel diamond thefts and other Panhandle robberies, linking a chain of burglaries in Amarillo Plainview and other towns.
Potter County Medical Society members assembled at the county library for their regular monthly meeting. Dr. S A Mersalis presented on The Practical Value of Cytopsic Examinations as an Aid to Diagnosis and Dr R M Bennett spoke on Our Surgical Technique. A round-table discussion followed. The luncheon was held at the Harvey House.
Four Amarillo boys and four girls paid 75 cents per couple for an impromptu dance at River Road schoolhouse Saturday night. Judge C G Landis fined each offender 31 and costs after pleas of guilty as police monitor recurring complaints about such gatherings. The incident highlights local concerns over unauthorized dances near schools. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel is “Famous For Food.”
The Thirty-ninth Texas legislature opened promptly at noon with Secretary of State Henry Watchins calling the house to order and Lt. Gov T W Davidson conducting the senate. The second ballot for speaker produced Irving 60 Satterwhite 60 Hall 28 with 75 needed, prompting a third ballot. Members cleared floors as both chambers began business.
The Senate adopted the revised Norris substitute for Muscle Shoals power and fertilizer, creating the federal chemical corporation to control the property. The 40 to 39 vote followed Senator Jones’s proposal for a congressional investigation commission, and Senator Underwood later reintroduced his private leasing plan.
Nellie Crawford Wallace a Broadway star visiting Amarillo with Scott's School of Dancing and Beauty Culture says she has traveled 75 000 miles and received five proposals of marriage abroad. She declined all, preferring to marry an American. She notes men aged 85 to 40 seem most interesting as a source of life wisdom.
In Dallas on January 13 a plan to assassinate policemen Charles Isbell and O. J. Nowlin surfaced after a man who befriended the officers overheard a conversation. Police expect several arrests as the drug-ring inquiry continues.
Amarillo National Farm Loan association stockholders met in the courthouse for the annual report by secretary J. M. Neely and to elect directors. In six years the Panhandle unit lent 1,062,605 with no delinquent loans. Nationwide, the Federal Land Bank at Houston reports 108,000,000 in Texas loans with only 16 foreclosures, none in West Texas. A 56 percent dividend for 1924 was declared on capital stock of 48,785. Messages from Houston were to be received by radio at 605 Hast Fourth Street at 23:15 this afternoon.
Witty head of high grade Hereford bulls will be offered in the auction sale on Wednesday afternoon March 4 in connection with the Panhandle Hereford Breeders association ninth annual convention of the Panhandle Livestock Producers association. Gus B. Coots of Dalhart says the offering may be the best yet. Directors met last night to plan the show and sale with attendees Coots Hen Nettle Amarillo W Osborne Miami and Barney Conner Dalhart.
KhiVa Shrine Patrol announces a new donkey dance for its January 20 party in Amarillo. Captain Vo Cradit and Guy Saunders lead the plans with Dr. D Roach chairing the arrangements, assisted by Olif Broom and L. Lahm at Shrine headquarters.
Two rum ships seized along with three armored motor trucks about seven miles east of San Luis Pass on Galveston Island after a midnight gun battle. Approximately 800 cases of liquor captured. Coast guards reported the action occurred last night. Judge A V Anderson shows some improvement after illness.
Commissioner Carl J. Peterson of Kansas and former Governor Jonathan M. Davis face ouster after an affidavit accuses Peterson of seeking 4000 for a parole and 2500 for a pardon in the Walter Grundy case. Davis and his son are charged with accepting a bribe for a pardon as scrutiny widens.
City commissioners meet to discuss forming an educational committee and to formally announce March 7 as the election date for a $1,750,000 municipal water bond. The meeting at 2 PM will cover routine business. city manager Jeff Bartlett is ill and expected to miss the session.
Kiwanis members will hear Banks Jones discuss Amarillo water problems at the club luncheon tomorrow noon at the Amarillo Hotel. Jones will outline plans to secure water for the city and president J B Coe urges all members to attend to learn the situation.
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