22 Jul 1924
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1924
Page
1
The article reports the British and American teams competing in England where Americans win 11 of 14 events, including a world record in the 400 yard relay. It also cites professor R Charles Gray Shaw arguing women possess greater individuality and morality, and discusses gendered differences in personality and feeling.
The piece notes floods from the Chu-Kiang and related rivers around Canton, warning of loss if dikes fail. It shifts to U S politics, describing HEELER and La Follette’s party changes, and lauds Heeler’s rise from a village shoemaker’s son to senator, while commenting on gender roles and a Russian archaeologist find.
The steamship Priscilla carried 480 Boston passengers who were saved in lifeboats after the collision with the oil tanker Swift Arrow off Point Judith. Four passengers were killed, including a woman initially identified as Mrs. Charles C. Copeland of Brookline, though identity was not confirmed. The Swift Arrow, uninjured, waited through dawn while rescuers evacuated the scene and towed the Boston into Newport harbor.
San Antonio reports Jay R. Secrist, 32, owner of the Calliham Caller, was shot and killed at 8 o'clock by rifle fire. James M. Stitz, 35, a teaming contractor in Calliham, is held in connection with the shooting amid claims it stemmed from prior articles attacking Stitz.
The fragment notes railroad workers would have supported him, estimating at least 99 percent backing. It reflects a historical claim about solidarity among railroad labor in the context of an unspecified figure or event.
Senators La Follette and Wheeler will launch the third ticket campaign touring eastern seaboard New England and then west and south through every state. Rep. John M. Nelson says tours begin after a short rest in Washington. He notes Cincinnati will be visited by one of the leaders on the ticket.
Civic and social clubs along with the Amarillo Board of City Development greet the Red Cross demonstration car arriving at 7 o clock from Rock Island and remaining until 4 o clock Friday. Two expert physicians accompany the party with lectures and first aid tips offered to the public. Mrs Sam B Vaughn leads arrangements and Scouts receive the first aid course with additional instruction for employees.
The day reached 74 degrees with a 67 degree low and compared to last year’s 85 high 61 low. Tonight and tomorrow look somewhat cloudy with unsettled weather and little temperature change.
Mrs Hobart tells a Globe reporter outside the court room that she hopes for relief from the jail conditions as she faces murder charges. She tearfully pleads innocence and expresses concern for her boys while recalling the moment the murder warrant was served and noting her husband Ed’s death. The interview touches on prison life, her husband’s exacting nature, and domestic duties.
Washington reports three thousand civilians killed and injured in clashes at Sao Paulo between Brazilian federal and revolutionary forces. State department notes no Americans among casualties. Heaviest fighting occurred July 20 night, with little change in the overall result.
Auto banners and stickers were carried to wholesale houses this morning by the Amarillo Board of City Development. Efforts aim to make traveling salesmen Amarillo’s headquarters to distribute posters stickers and banners advertising the fair across the trade territory.
Forty two club boys from Hall Hardeman Cattle and Childress counties closed an encampment at Childress last week under the charge of L G Hunter county agent of Childress county.
Rain drenches the Panhandle with two inches in ten hours near Childress and four inches with hail at Quanah. Forage crops gain from moisture while wheat threshing may be delayed. Reports note bankfull streams, benefiting late crops across western Oklahoma and northwest Texas.
Reports from the Aztec oil field state the seven Hog back structure wells now produce over 7000 barrels per day. The oil is described as the highest gravity crucial oil found in the United States.
Jacop Franks father of the 14 year old victim will be first state witness as evidence begins before Chief Justice Caverly. States Attorney Crowe to open with aims of prosecution and death penalty demand. The hearing remains advisory with counsel presenting supporting arguments for each plea.
Officials plan a three day automobile trade trip to Amarillo area towns from August 12 to 14. The itinerary includes Texhoma Perryton Stratford Guymon Dumas Dalhart Spearman Canadian Miami Pampa and Panhandle with band, souvenirs and regional advertising. Local business leaders are encouraged to join the trip and a visit in each town is scheduled.
Las Vegas dispatch notes the first car load of Mountain Iceberg lettuce from the Storrle irrigation project near the city left the warehouse for the east last week. Further shipments are expected in the coming days.
Witnesses describe a contested battle to hold a widow amid an alleged misdeed involving an accused lawyer. The hearings focus on Mrs. Hobart's alleged hardship and the legal actions surrounding the case.
Testimony in the Hobart Habers corpus hearing recounts July 14 sightings near Amarillo. Guy Bennett identifies a man likely E Miller with a dark haired woman in a Dodge. Hattie Simpler says Hobart and wife dined at Harvey House and wagered on a domino game.
State probes close ties between Ruth Hobart and E. T. Miller as witnesses place them together near Amarillo on July 14. O Bryants testimony covers the post fight and auto wreck near the Verdun hotel while Culwell objects to Miller’s mention.
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