19 Jul 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1926
Page
1
A report claims every Catholic church in Mexico will be closed, prompting government denial that any church or school obeying the law will be molested. I Fl Universal Grafico.
A collage of ills and ideas across nations. Mexico imposes church property seizures and bans religious instruction in schools. In lightning diary, Lake Denmark’s disaster prompts heat on protection and copper-based defenses. Color science, color blindness, and blue influence on insects are discussed. Financial notes highlight Standard Oil of New Jersey’s seven percent preferred stock buyback. A royal note tells of Old Joe the white horse, a Windsor ending, and the British king’s favor. The piece surveys economics, church-state clashes, science queries, and old world royalty.
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard oral arguments from four railroads seeking build rights across the Texas South Plains. Tex as Panhandle and Gulf aims Fort Worth to Tucumcari route with ties to Fort Worth via connections. Advocate Luther Walter urges development, while conditions from a prior examiner linger on the record.
Reports indicate snow spreading toward St Paul as cold weather grips the Midwest. Weather observers warn residents to expect continued flurries and accumulating snow over the next 24 hours across nearby counties.
In Fort Worth and across the Northeast a storm path left nine dead and $250000 in damage. The church official denied church involvement in any murder conspiracy and said no church statement had been issued.
A radical faction claims to have formed a new cabinet to replace the fallen administration. The leader asserts the move will restore order and advance their reform agenda, promising swift action and continuity of governance.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Charles Toler at his home in an oil field. The brief item mentions survivors and local connections, with several garbled phrases unclear about exact relations or locations.
Mrs Cree LeFors about 30 wife of Emmett LeFors Gray county cattleman was instantly killed in a head on collision on Hustedhill Clarendon highway Saturday night. Emmett LeFors escaped injury and Mrs LeFors sister Harless hurried to Pampa from Dallas by air.
A fragmented notice describes Phillips-Landreth being shut down after late night activity and unclear conditions. The report mentions a well or site issue, possible testing, and the need for further investigation by local authorities.
Fort Worth July 19 James E Ferguson runs for governor amid a stormy Texas Democratic primary. He tours “Fergusonia” East Texas drawing rural support while clashing with hecklers including Mrs. R F Ross who accuses Moody of wrongful Klansmen convictions. Ferguson blasts rivals, rails at press, and stirs crowd with vitriolic rhetoric.
A prisoner created a large breach in a Chicago jail wall prompting guards to contain inmates. The incident caused concern for security and prompted an immediate lockdown as officers assessed the threat and repaired the damage.
Amarillo hosts a baseball feast with Canyon opening the slate Tuesday through Thursday. Lubbock returns for three games Friday to Sunday with an announced three game set featuring Sled Allen to close the weekend, promising strong local interest.
Mrs. Patricia Babb wife of T A Dot Babb a pioneer figure in West Texas history died at 9 30 p m at 1001 Harrison street Amarillo after a two week illness Brights disease and complications her passing ends a life that spanned from Fort Worth to Amarillo Wichita Falls and Clarendon She was active in the church and Eastern Star and known for kindness to children with deep roots in Amarillo and Panhandle communities.
The Texas automatic tax board lowered the ad valorem tax rate from 77 to 65 cents, leaving 35 cents for schools and 7 cents for Confederate pensions. Gov. Miriam A. Ferguson and Comptroller Terrell supported the cut, while Treasurer Hatcher protested it and did not sign the minutes.
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