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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1925
Page
1
The article critiques alarmist Italy reports and urges caution for currency traders. It laments the Underwood Muscle Shoals bill, supports public power for farmers, and argues Henry Ford should rejoin the fight. It highlights Japanese skill and a historic New York balkline billiards final between two Japanese players.
Oil is spraying from American Refinery No 3 Burnett well in Section 118 Block 5 Carson county. The well 2840 feet deep found producing sand 33 feet higher than any field well and is expected to be a top producer. American Refinery No 2, drilled to 2978 feet, swabbed six hours yesterday averaging over 30 barrels an hour, in Section 115 Block 6. Culbertson well eight miles north of Panhandle, showing oil at 3285 feet, to resume soon as pipe arrives. Several wells near production, with new developments expected shortly. Famous For Food Amarillo Hotel ad.
Judge J W Crudgington is urged by a committee of Amarillo leaders to run for mayor as the city faces expected rapid growth. He states he is seriously considering the bid but has not announced a definite plan, noting personal sacrifice but focusing on community best interests.
The North Texas Episcopal district convocation chose Clarendon as the 1926 meeting site. The gathering, held January 24 25 and 26 1925, praised the event and forecast a landmark year for the church. Delegates heard about the Bishop Temple Memorial endowment and approved changes to its plan. A committee will draft resolutions and a letter of thanks to the Shelton heirs for the memorial home gift. District trustees will oversee the memorial. Bishop Seaman named Mrs. W W Rix president of the Woman's Auxiliary, Miss Clara Thompson custodian of the Little Helper's fund, and Mrs. B E Nesbit director of the Church School Service League. Delegates lunched at St Andrew's parish in Amarillo and received thanks from several church leaders for the hospitality.
Corrine Cobb killed Ruby Bell Williams in a knife fight in Plainview Texas. The incident occurred around midnight Monday in the negro quarters with no motive yet determined. Both women had previous stabbing encounters. In Dallas, five jurors were chosen from forty-one veniremen for attorney William Lester Crawford’s trial for the September 11 killing of Paul M. O'Day.
Rep Stephen G Porter condemned Lord Cecil of Chelwood for alleging higher opium use by Americans than Indians. The debate split the Geneva opium conference as Lord Cecil withdrew his claim and apologized for being misled.
At a Monday meeting of the Izaak Walton League President Bob Ames appointed Jack Eldridge to chair a committee to wage a war on hawks. A contest would award prizes to those killing the most hawks in 1925, with an automatic as first prize and a pump gun second. The Panhandle would be included and critics cite hawk predation on quail and prairie chickens.
Advertises storage services by American Warehouse for merchandise in storage facilities with contact phone 1001.
Farmers in Amarillo and surrounding areas reported a ten million dollar snow storm delivering moisture across the Panhandle. Fort Worth and Denver lines reported heavy snow from Texline to Childress, Rock Island from Tu‑umeari to Groom. Wheat was expected to benefit, and cattlemen warned only sharp drops could damage cattle.
A. J. Foster of Doherty from New York tours Amarillo utilities amid city growth talk. F. M. Cropper aids in evaluating water properties. Foster notes future development and plans to stay for more favorable golf weather. Newspaper notes Larry Lemon and Dorothy Dwan to wed in New York on Thursday.
East Patchogue New York resident Robert Reidt declares the world will end at midnight February 6. He has sold all property and winter potatoes to settle with the world and will join his family on a hill near Port Jefferson at the appointed hour to wait. Local buyers attend his advertised sale, while others expect the world to continue functioning.
Col George F Montgomery says piping Panhandle gas elsewhere is foolish while backing a law to burn carbon black in Gray Carson Hutchinson Roberts and Wheeler counties. Proponents contended helium and casing head gas could yield carbon black and profits, boosting Amarillo development. A meeting of county property owners is set at the Amarillo hotel Thursday at 1 o clock.
A parade of new cars will be shown each day of the Panhandle Livestock Producers association convention in Amarillo on March 2 4 with Amarillo Panhandle Automotive members organizing the event. Roy Cullum J N Riggs and Roy Johns named to lead the parade following the morning session as dealers anticipate many new models. The group also aims to erect a large guiding sign near Belén New Mexico to direct tourists to Amarillo.
Miriam A. Ferguson of Temple becomes the first woman governor of Texas as crowds gather at the state capitol in Austin for a historic inaugural. The ceremony featured state officials, music, and a formal oath marking a new era in the nation's largest state.
Amarillo Real Estate board and city businessmen plan a Panhandle luncheon hosted by the Panhandle chamber of commerce. About 100 local leaders will ride a caravan down Polke street to Panhandle arriving at noon for a 12:15 to 1:30 program.
Lena Dunlap and Alta Mae Slaton both 16 were returned to their parents by Chief of Police Clark Cain after messages between police and the families. The girls said they were attempting to reach their uncle in Tyron New Mexico and planned to return home upon arrival.
The forecast calls for Tuesday night fair and colder, Wednesday fair and not so cold. Tuesday saw a 53 degree spread between a high of 85 and a low of 32, compared with 38 and 13 a year ago.
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