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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1925
Page
1
A 1920s column blends patriotic critique with debates on evolution, Darwin, and cancer research. It references the Bastille, Jefferson and Franklin, and cites Dr Stratton's anti evolution stance. It notes germ cancer research, mouse trials, and guesses about overpopulation. It ends with a skeptical jab at trials birthing witnesses.
An earnest young writer returning from abroad recalls a maxim about travel widening the mind. The reflection suggests that trips form youth even when they change it, hinting at ongoing thoughts continued on page two.
Forecast calls for generally fair weather today and Thursday in Amarillo. Hourly readings show morning temperatures around 70 degrees, rising to a high near 95 by mid afternoon with overnight low near 68. Record highs and lows from 1924 noted as context.
Dayton Tenn July 15 Judge Raulston denied the defense motion to quash the Scopes indictment and upheld the Tennessee anti evolution law. Opening prayer by Rev Charles Francis Potter stirred defense objections as court reconvened for the trial.
Wichita Falls July 15 Officers probing the death of Mrs. Bess Whitfield found an empty revolver hidden in a can under rubbish about a hundred feet from the Whitfield home and two cartridges wrapped in paper hidden in the loft. The bullets match the caliber of those that killed Mrs. Whitfield. Robert Whitfield, her husband, remains detained but faces no charges.
New York July 15 arrest in Brooklyn by local secret service agents has risen to eighty in an extensive counterfeit plot. Eleven girls were among those arrested as authorities describe the operation as one of the most sweeping in the country.
Dallas reports 105.4 degree high as o ther Texas sites reach 109 in Wichita Falls and 113 at Mangum Oklahoma. Central and northern Texas see heat record bids with many cities reporting 100 or more. Prostrations rise in Dallas hospitals as showers bring temporary relief.
Temporary administrators were appointed for the estate of Baroness Helen Zur Muhlen who died after a fall at the Ritz Carlton in New York. The New York estate is valued at $50,000 and no will was found locally, though a will may exist in Java where her husband resides. The appointment was on the mother Estelle Carruthers’s petition.
The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel is famous for food. Parts-Davis Auto Parts Co. offers a booster plate program for vehicles, aiming to match license numbers with a free plate through the Tenth Street garage.
In Chicago probate court, James Hamilton Lewis, former Illinois senator, intervened in the million dollar McClintock will contest. He warned against probate of the will offered by William Darling Shepherd while suggesting he speak as an associate of already present lawyers. The cousins’ counsel had sought to question the Shepherds over undue influence and the will memorandum.
Washington July 15 Senator Watson of Indiana argues prohibition cannot be removed from politics as treasury seeks to curb city patronage. He notes tariff was never apolitical and predicts amending the Volstead Act depends on insider party dynamics. He says Congress may revise tax laws next session but omits specifics.
From Rotterdam to San Diego the Dutch steamer Silvanus arrived with a terror tale. All Kong, a Chinese sailor, barricaded the captain’s cabin and vowed to make the skipper walk the plank before escaping and later leaping into the sea. A two hour search failed to find the body.
Washington on July 15 the Department of Agriculture said its June pig survey indicates short hog supplies will sustain price advances through the late summer. The report notes continued pressure on hog markets.
Winfred Meek 21 of Garden City faces first degree murder charges after confessing to killing Byrlee Healy 17 of Garden City. He said the pair rode together and Healy asked him to kill her, then he struck her with an iron rod, choked her, burned the straw and hid the body. State's Attorney H. Hanson said Depeel, held with Meek, was released after Meek took responsibility.
Temple Texas July 15 four armed bandits robbed the First National Bank of Holland in broad daylight taking 1850 in cash and escaping in two cars. Police pursued, suspects fired shots but caused no injuries. A later check indicated the robbers also looted about 4000 from the bank, with 1580 taken from tills.
Leicester Massachusetts July 15 police probe into last night riot between Ku Klux Klan members and anti Klan sympathizers. Many bruised by missiles cars damaged two unconscious though identities unknown. First hostility after long Ku Klux Klan meetings on town outskirts.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered Oklahoma railroads to cut rates on grain, grain products and hay moving to Kansas, Missouri and Texas. New rates must be applied by October 12, with a Texas inquiry noted for possible interstate discrimination.
American six meter yacht Lanai defeats British defender Coila for a third win and captures the Seawankeha cup in Oothesay Scotland. The Lanai won three of the four races after losing the opening heat.
Count Miche masa Sogoshima of Japan tells a University of Chicago audience that war between Japan and the United States is impossible and a crime against humanity. He denounces jingoists and presses on both sides for stoking war talk and warns that any war would plunge the world into chaos.
Porter A Whaley says Pecos Valley New Mexico plans a special train and 500 cars to Amarillo for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting in June. The plan includes a valley tour, an agricultural products display, and a New Mexico hosted event.
Ground was broken at Fifth and Pierce for a new Odd Fellows lodge home on a 40 by 100 foot site. Officials Forrest Warren J W Ross Carl Larsen C B E McPherson W C Townes and J M Stidger attended the ceremony noting the second floor will house the lodge while the ground floor and basement are leased to the Texas M and M company contractor J D Singleton says completion will occur within ninety days.
Denison reports indicate charity workers seek Agnes Helm a 55 year old woman who died Monday night after illness since Friday. Nephew located in Erie Oklahoma expected to arrived. Helm refused to reveal residence or relatives finding poems and prose among belongings. Fort Worth brief notes Neal Boast 74 stockman died on a Lake Worth fishing trip.
The Amarillo city commission agreed to sell 1,750,900 dollars in water bonds at par with 4.4 percent interest to G. D. Dunne and Co. of Wichita. The buyer will print the bonds and the city receives 500,000 dollars upfront. the remaining proceeds are released as bonds are issued. Local financiers called the price highly favorable and bids drew many bond buyers as officials reviewed terms with the clearing house group.
Texhoma real estate man George L Aycock announced North Panhandle towns will host Col R Q Lee president of the regional chamber on August 10. Aycock said he and others expect cordial receptions and large crowds to hear the message. Texhoma chamber plans immediate preparations for the visit.
Chicago reports that Rainbow Division veterans plan reunions with Chalons sur Marne France as the 1928 site. The sequence for future gatherings may place New York 1926 and Des Moines 1927 as prior venues. Cal Noble B. Judas notes the July 15 1925 tenth anniversary of the Champagne battle.
Mrs Mattis Richards, treated for cancer at Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester Minnesota, reports radium therapy has virtually removed the cancer. She has been moved to Samaritan convalescent home for observation and plans to return home within weeks.
Melville E. Stone, counsellor of the Associated Press, arrived today at White Court to be a house guest of President and Mrs. Coolidge. The note mentions the Amarillo hotel slogan The Panhandle's Meeting Place and places the event in Swampscott, Massachusetts, on July 15.
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