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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1925
Page
1
The letter argues against placing religious texts in the constitution linking Bryan's anti evolution stance to religious favoritism. It recalls Jefferson’s claim of no official religion and mocks proposals to erect religious statues, noting a drift from separation of church and state.
A London column notes Russian stowaway Samuel Dauscherskey aboard the Celtic cannot land in either England or America, reflecting on travel limits. It mentions dancer Adam Nemtchinova injuring her legs, now insured for 150000, with coverage varying by country, and Blanche Cavitt insuring her nose for 50000 as a perfume expert.
Australia asks the United States for a loan of 100 million dollars to be supplied by American financiers on favorable terms. The appeal frames the request as a partnership among white nations and comments on the usual high interest rates. The piece continues on page two.
The forecast for Sunday indicates partly cloudy skies. Yesterday's high reached 93 degrees at 1 PM and the low was 72 degrees. A year ago the extremes were 94 and 85.
Dayton Tennessee July 11. At the Scopes trial Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan prepare for a pivotal Monday session over whether scientific evidence on evolution may be admitted. Darrow vows to press testimony in his own words if barred. Bryan aims to block it.
The Panhandle Baptist encampment begins its fifth annual session Tuesday at Ceta Canyon, twenty miles southeast of Canyon. Rev. B. F. Fronabarger says no gate fee and invites all interested. The program aids Sunday school and B Y P U workers and aims to inspire Panhandle church members. past attendance reached several thousand in 1924 during a ten day session.
Abilene Texas July 11 The 18 month old daughter of J J Jowery near Abilene died after being bitten by a diamond back rattlesnake reported as nearly five feet long. The accident occurred near Abilene Texas.
Three coast guard cutters plus doctors and medicine are dispatched to Bristol Bay region Alaska to combat an influenza outbreak. The Kodiak Algonquin and Huida will reach Una laga Unalascka and Newshuikga amid reports that many natives have died.
Mrs. Ruth Robart charged with perjury is released on 1500 bond in Potter County. Co defendant in a Floydada murder case that ended with acquittal after a third trial. Complaint accuses false jail visit and false statement to deputy sheriff. Bond signed by three men. examining trial waived. returnable August 24 for grand jury action.
The Northwest endures a searing heat wave with temperatures over 100 degrees in several towns. Minneapolis saw 91 after a 20 degree rise and two prostrations were reported. Pierre 102, Fairfax 100, Billings 106, with Pipe Stone at 99 as the heat persists across Minnesota and surrounding states.
A late afternoon storm in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin produced a twister with one known fatality and heavy property damage. Three men on a bridge were swept away. two were rescued by life saving crews, one drowned.
W. L. Cannon of 1901 Harrison street sustained a broken leg when his motorcycle and an automobile collided at Twelfth and Polk streets yesterday afternoon. He was knocked unconscious, rushed to a local hospital, and regained consciousness. his injuries were reported as not serious at midnight.
Coffeyville Kansas reports two men are believed drowned and three injured when a Verdigris River bridge collapsed today with a drilling rig. The river is being dragged tonight for the missing men.
Great Britain Belgium and Spain refused to grant diplomatic passes for U S treasury agents abroad under the tariff act. Switzerland and Scandinavian nations also object to American officials peering into foreign factory books. Embargoes have been used when manufacturers refused to reveal their costs.
The government ordered an accounting and Pan-American Oil to pay 558 031 to the federal treasury after finding Elk Hills lands obtained by Doheny through fraud and conspiracy with Albert B Fall. The decree also offsets 10 417 448 due the government for oil taken against 310 059 417 due the Doheny companies for construction and improvements.
Texas A and M college will exhibit its Jersey herd at the Tri-State fair again this fall with a larger herd than last year. Howard Ferguson, superintendent of the dairy cattle division, said inquiries from Jersey breeders reach Nebraska, and he expects the Jersey cattle division to be the finest yet shown in the Southwest.
Dr. Spurgeon Bell resigns after thirteen years as dean of the University of Texas Business Administration School to head the Bureau of Business Research at Ohio State University at $7,500 annually, up from $5,000 at Texas.
George H. Williams of St. Louis formally announces his candidacy for the United States Senate in the 1926 election. The Republican seeks the seat formerly held by the late Sen Selden P. Spencer. The announcement was made in Kansas City on July 11. The article notes Williams was appointed to fill Spencer’s unexpired term.
A spectacular search spans Adirondack foothills as William Knapp of Syracuse, a deserting private with a brain injury, is hunted for first degree murder after killing a taxi driver. State troopers, farmers, and Army planes join a cross state effort following the Panella case linked to Knapp’s last movements.
Two lieutenants Hugh L. Getty and H. D. McClellan were killed when their plane plunged to the ground near El Gkeuin California late today. Witnesses said the aircraft lost control during a sharp turn before flames erupted.
Roswell July 11 Officials of the West Texas chamber of commerce toured the Panhandle Plains and entered New Mexico for two days of visits. Col. R. Q. Lee led the party with Mrs. Lee Porter A. Whaley and H B Whitehead. Plans for the 1926 Amarillo convention were discussed and New Mexico residents planned caravan tours. Crop conditions across the Panhandle were reported good. The party will meet New Mexico Governor at White Mountain Inn and return to Texas for a Plainview meeting.
Hereford hosts Castro Oldham and Deaf Smith county citizens for a luncheon with Col. R Q Lee of the West Texas chamber of commerce. The program focused on diversified and intensive farming with tours of irrigation farms and the Hereford nursery, highlighting local agricultural development.
H N Moon proprietor of the Moon hotel is free under 5000 bond after the fatal shooting of C V Patten oil operator in Lockhart Texas. Moon waived examining trial and declined to explain the incident to officers.
A cyclone struck New Carlisle, ten miles west of South Bend, Saturday night causing extensive damage to telephone lines, telegraph poles, and electric power lines. Crops were damaged as well in the incident. A local caption mentions Mission Coffee Shop at 315 Polk Street.
Governor Ferguson raised her clemency total to 58 pardons in July with four conditional pardons and seven citizenship restorations. Recipients include Jewell Hale of McLennan County serving a 99 year murder sentence after seven years. Will Petty of Dallas with five to twenty years for robbery after eleven and a half years. Jesus Torres of Dewitt County five to fifteen years for murder after ten. and E. L. DePattie of Tarrant five years for forgery after two years.
Advertisement styled note listing venues and services in Amarillo. Mentions Famous For Food, 113 E 4th, The Mission as a photo spot, car rental options, American Warehouse merchandise storage with phones 1521 and 101, and Purpose flour.
A merger consolidates Amarillo and Wichita Falls theater interests. D. F. and R. Enterprises take over Dent Mussellman holdings in both cities, with centralized film buying from Dallas. Ross D. Rogers to manage Amarillo and Wichita Falls venues, funding and policy to expand vaudeville and first run pictures.
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