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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
1
The column discusses Trotzky losing influence in Russia and questions his martial resolve. It notes Long Island resident Reidt who fears the world ending February 6 and a prophecy by Mrs. Bowen. It mentions eclipse experiments seeking coronium and radium, naval gun elevation debates, and Judge Runyon urging punishment of major bootleggers rather than minor offenders.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday. Thursday’s high reached 51 degrees with a low of 28, compared with 62 and 23 a year ago. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel bills itself as Famous For Food.
Reports from San Francisco New Haven Buffalo and Cleveland describe expectations for Saturdays sun eclipse. Observers plan radio and magnetic studies to test relativity and ether theory while Niagara Falls and surrounding ice formations provide dramatic backdrop for eclipse watching and shadow observations by the Cleveland astronomical society.
E. Oldham, once of Childress and a Shock Rubber company Dallas member, has purchased Deason Tire Service Station No. 1 and now runs the business. He oversees city sales for Federal tires and will serve as a Shock Rubber agent. Federal and Goodyear tires will be sold at Deason No. 1.
Washington January 22 The Senate took up the post office salary bill with a drastic revision of postal rates. A proposal to make pay increases retroactive only to January 1 this year gained some traction after Republican senators discussed the issue. A definite decision was postponed.
A Strasbourg medical student used a wireless receiving set under the table to cheat during a crucial written test. A friend outside coached him, shocking the university faculty and prompting scrutiny of exam security.
Hereford and Deaf Smith county citizens hold a banquet to dedicate the Deaf Smith county hospital, honor county agents and commissioners, and recognize cotton farmers. Amarillo speakers, a large crowd, and a public hospital reception anchor a program at the First Methodist basement.
Tonight the Amarillo Kiwanis Club holds its annual officers installation and ladies night. J D Green will be installed as president succeeding J B Coe with Judge Hal C Randolph serving as toastmaster.
Former Gov Pat M Neff returns to Waco to store household goods pay taxes and plan a brief return to Austin He states no political aspirations and expects to practice law with unspecified location plans after two weeks and visits to Dallas and Houston.
The county hospital lost about 26000 pounds in ten months of last year, not counting sinking fund or bond interest. Weymouth expects higher patient load and aims to cut losses to 12000 to 16000 this year as operation costs adjust. The article also notes a local club meeting where Bishop Seaman urged enduring service beyond law and medicine and welcomed new members Ryberh, Williamson, Osgood, Bartlett, and Carter.
O B Burnett 62 known as Father of Cotton in the Panhandle died at his Moore County home. Funeral at Dumas under Masonic rites. A Hall County pioneer since 1890 he introduced cotton to the Panhandle and established a gin at Dumas. Survived by nine children and seventeen grandchildren. Born 1863 in South Carolina he moved to Texas in 1889 and wrote on land preparation and crop methods.
The Mid-Winter De Molay ceremonial in Norfolk Virginia is set for January 29 with about twenty candidates. Federal Prohibition Commissioner Roy Haynes and IRD chief David Blair allegedly fixed to aid whiskey smuggling into Washington for a Shrine convention in 1923. Warner Ironmonger, then deputy U S marshal and now Norfolk police chief, testified at the Hex Ole She ton and William Baker conspiracy trial.
Berlin reports that Dr. Hans Luther plans a reciprocal military guarantees pact with France. The Paris press outlet Petit Parisien picks up the rumor via its Berlin correspondent, amid diplomatic circles suggesting a formal German offer to France.
A second resolution was offered in the Texas Senate to remove impeachment limitations on former Governor James E Ferguson. Sen Lloyd E Price introduced it as a procedural step set for a special hearing next Wednesday led by Sen J Roy Hardin, who seeks to push a direct impeachment removal if decided.
C R McAfee secretary and manager of Green Bros Company furniture store reports stable prices and styles in Amarillo after bringing stock from Grand Rapids and Chicago. He sees no immediate prospect for price increases and notes he purchased the regular spring and summer stock.
John W. Trolinger, former city commissioner and 1917 alderman, announced this morning he will not seek the city’s commissioner seat. He noted prior service with R. W. Carrell and other council members during the 1917 charter adoption and subsequent terms.
Art Sait formerly in the hat department at Kieckbarn Bros now on the road for the Carson-Pirie-Scott company of Chicago. He covers central Texas and recently secured a road position after leaving Blackburn. The move reflects well on his training at the Amarillo store.
Cal Parley will wrestle Jak Vor man to Plaipyiew west Tuesday night in handicap mate. Arrangement completed the merging provide for Parley throwing Gorman twice in an hour. Young Teay and little Firpo also appear on the same bill.
Washington January 22. J P Swift of Kansas City commission houses predicted sharp gains in livestock prices before the Senate agricultural committee. He said hog prices would reach 16 cents a pound, citing Capper bill provisions affecting private stockyards and eliminating private yards from operation.
Amarillo realtors and business leaders, over a hundred strong, travel by caravan to Panhandle for a joint luncheon with the Panhandle chamber of commerce. The event, sponsored by The Amarillo Globe, aims to strengthen ties and cooperative efforts between Amarillo and Panhandle communities.
A 1975 model home to be built by The Grove with William Oliver as agent aims to showcase an ideal one story design. The Dream Home will include built in features and serve as a model for prospective buyers amid a large local building program.
More than fifty Panhandle landowners and farmers gathered at the Amatillo hotel to petition the legislature to allow sale of gas for carbon black manufacture. Leaders and speakers urged organized action to secure funding and a steady gas flow, with a North Texas delegation expected to press lawmakers during the current session.
C H Woods appointed manager of Hart-Parr service in this town succeeding W Case as local Hart-Parr distributor representative. Woods brings Hart-Parr experience from Cedar Rapids and will expand the local dealer network and tractor parts supply.
Clifford Braly's father, a resident of Dalhart, dies in Mason after a brief illness. Survived by his widow and children Clifford Braly of Dalhart, Eugene and Houston Braly of Mason, and Mrs. Henry Havnes. Funeral services planned in Mason.
The Shrine Temple contracts are awarded with Fred Bone contractor and Herbert F. Green architect in town from Dallas finalizing terms. R. R. Wheatley lands heating work and W. H Hayton handles plumbing ensuring rapid progress toward early completion for the May ceremonial. Thomas Kagan, Irish tenor famed in opera, dies in Los Angeles.
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