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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
1
The piece lauds John D. Rockefeller's era of enterprise while urging public philanthropy to fund widespread book distribution. It argues libraries alone do not feed the mind and suggests a massive, readable library of condensed works to spark curiosity about philosophy, science, and history for all readers. It closes with a swipe at Mussolini and a prompt to continue on the next page.
Tonight and Tuesday expect partly cloudy skies in Amarillo. Temperature details are unclear in the text but reference a high around 83 and a low near 70 with earlier digits garbled. Historical extremes mention 92 and 60 degrees.
A high Arlington ridge burial site near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is tentatively selected for William Jennings Bryan. Mrs. Bryan confirms her husband wished to be buried in Arlington, noting his long effort for America and his forthcoming memoirs.
Dayton reports the body of William Jennings Bryan will move on a special railroad car from Dayton to Washington at 8 40 Wednesday morning. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a time to be announced.
Amarillo today announced its candidacy for the 1926 Texas American Legion convention. Fort Worth will host the 1925 meeting. The short note ends with an ad reference to a local coffee shop.
A London auction of John Singer Sargent works closed with £175100 sterling or about $850000 paid for 287 paintings. The sale is believed to set a record for a single artist's paintings.
Burglars broke into the rear of the Blackburn Brothers Clothing store on Polk and Seventh streets Saturday night and stole at least seven suits several silk hose and shirts plus two trunks. Loss near 790 dollars with a 200 dollar reward offered. Police mailed descriptions to sheriffs as theft likely targeted merchandise for sale in a distant city.
Fort Worth reporters note gasoline priced at 18 cents a gallon at many stations on Sunday while larger chain stations hold at 20 cents. The report mentions Amarillo based brands and a local advertising line.
Dayton Tennessee notes show flags half mast and business closures in tribute to William Jennings Bryan. Vice President Dawes offered condolences describing him as unworthy of no one and recounts his leadership at Democratic conventions. Bryan planned a Holy Land pilgrimage and memoir writing, with funeral details to follow.
Washington authorities urged the District of Columbia supreme court to dismiss Loren H. Wittner's suit accusing school authorities of teaching disrespect for the Holy Bible. The court was asked to set Friday for a hearing on the motion, likely delaying Wittner's cross-claim hearing scheduled for tomorrow.
Grain and milling men in a conference today with J. J. Cole traffic manager of the Board of City development voting that Mr. Cole and Walter Barlow of the Great West Mill and Elevator would represent Amarillo in Dallas tomorrow at a state meeting of grain milling and traffic men regarding mileage scales in the Panhandle. Rates slated to go into effect October 12 likely will be withheld pending investigation of their fairness.
Lubbock Hubbers secured a 4 to 3 win over Tahoka in ten innings at home. Tahoka pounded pitcher Terry for several hits but came up short as Lubbock tightened in the late frames. Batteries: Lubbock Terry and Allen. Tahoka Middleton and McAtee.
The body of Joaquin Salazar, a 65 year old Mexican citizen, was found in a large canal at Los Indios yesterday. He had been murdered and robbed at a dance near Los Indios late Saturday night. Authorities drained the canal after stopping river pumps to recover the body.
Dayton Tenn July 27 William Jennings Bryan also known as the boy orator of the Platte died in his sleep at a house in Dayton during his stay for the Scopes trial. Doctors said death was from brain hemorrhage and apoplexy. He was 65 and to be buried at Arlington, as once stated.
An Amariltean received a Bryan signed letter after telegrams congratulating Bryan and Tennessee on opposing evolution and atheism. J H Gouldy showed the Dayton dated note saying the prayers and endorsements of Christians helped win a great victory. He values the letter highly.
Three weeks after assisting in the Scopes prosecution, John T. Scopes was found guilty of violating Tennessee anti evolution law. He was in good health and planned a campaign for fundamentalism. Mrs. Bryan, long ill, endured her husband’s death with courage and took charge of funeral arrangements. She recalled his final words as he slept “I am so sleepy.” Autographs were given to Judge Raulston before Mr. Bryan slept.
A brief note offers self drive car rental at 113 East 4th with contact 1521. It mentions viewing pictures for the Mission.
Dalhart area logged another heavy rain last night marking a second soak in a week for parts of the Panhandle. Reports show varied showers from Amarillo to Tascosa with higher amounts near Shattuck and Dalhart and lighter rainfall across the region.
Edgar Randall Edmonds aged 11 of Happy died at 7 this morning after rapid illness. Survived by his parents seven brothers and three sisters. Funeral plans pending relatives. body held by Griggs Undertaking, to be sent to Happy for services and burial Thursday.
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