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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1925
Page
1
Report outlines Bryan and Voliva opposing views on Darwinism and creation, plus sensational notes on capital punishment crowds and explorer debates. It also mentions April car sales and a Calcutta Derby winnings tale, ending with a brief weather forecast.
In Shanghai on June 2 Chinese student demonstrators fired from rooftops toward an American volunteer corps unit, wounding an American dentist and killing his horse. Police responded with gunfire, injuring and killing several. traffic on major roads was suspended and American sailors guarded key facilities amid multiple clashes and ongoing unrest.
In Cochran County a federal suit challenges the levy used to fund a courthouse. Plaintiffs, residents outside the state with property there, contend the levy lacks legal authority as construction on the new building proceeds after county realigned from Hockley County.
London reports say British forces in India move toward the Afghanistan frontier amid rumors of an imminent general uprising against the emir. The unrest is linked to alleged Soviet emissary activity over the past two years.
A fire swept Tell last night destroying multiple businesses on the main street. Losses include First State barn, St Gebhardt's grocery, Ford grocery, Gilad Wellows hall, and Barnes confectionery totaling about $46,000 with only a single drug store, one grocery, and a small hotel surviving.
A citizens and Jianson post committee set Thursday as the kickoff for Amarillo’s $4,200 endowment fund drive to aid orphans and families of service members. Meyer will be commander in chief with Irgin as general, an army of volunteers organized under Gatton and Vineyard. The drive includes parades, meetings, and a downtown band, with subscriptions of 350 and 100 already pledged.
The Globe reports a district court case where plaintiffs led by Dorset Carter seek to drop the suit if a settlement is reached. The proposal calls for seven wells on 17 000 acres with production royalties and a six day start after negotiations. A July 6 special term is set if talks fail and the defense names R F P Underwood and others as committee. In Cairo Egypt defendants in the Air Sea Stack assassination trial are found guilty of murder with sentencing to come Sunday.
The Globe presents the Dial Twisters under Bill Eustace at Martin Station WDAG tonight at 6 o clock. The National Cycle company studio at 606 East Fourth Street doubles as the broadcast site with an audience watching through a glass partition during the live program.
Mayor Lee Burns teams with The Globe for a Clean-up and Paint-up campaign in Amarillo. Prizes total cash for yard and property neatness with awards to be announced after June 15, judged by a committee of women.
The article reports cotton crop condition at 76.6 percent on May 25 and compares to last year. It also covers Panhandle Boy Scout camp registrations, meals, and setup with 166 boys and 30 leaders, plus a New York cotton price drop after the May crop report. The government figures show regional condition by state and notes factors like weevils and moisture affecting future yields.
YP. VY. Robb is in the county jail charged with possession of liquor for sale. Sheriff officers say the case stems from a basement liquor cache found last night in a lava hotel. Eight pints and two quarts of corn liquor and a half gallon of chock beer were reported.
Wynkoop kisrsted plans for a test water well arrive in Amarillo. The city commission may meet the water board or discuss the water problem in a routine yet important session.
William L. Lee was re elected president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen for a three year term at the triennial convention. He defeated A F Whitney of Oak Park by a vote of 541 to 468. Whitney also ran as fifth vice president, his only opposition.
Elite engineer I. B. Jones announced curb and gutter work on Washington Street from Thirteenth to Sixteenth is under way. The segment previously lacked drainage and was persistently muddy, now paving will improve citywide drainage.
The pound loaf of bread, cut from 7 to 5 cents, has returned to Cincinnati after wartime disappearance. A chain grocery store announced the price drop yesterday signaling resumed availability of the loaf.
Albany court declines to determine Baby Guy Stillman's legitimacy and refuses to rule on the child’s status while upholding the main divorce decision. The court denied James A. Stillman’s appeal and preserved the prior finding against Anne V. Stillman.
Thomas R. Marshall former wartime vice president died in Washington. President Coolidge will attend services at the New Willard hotel while the body is prepared for shipment to Indianapolis. Mrs Marshall accompanies the remains home as officials honor the late statesman’s memory.
Secretary of War John W. Weeks, operated on last week for gall stones at Massachusetts General Hospital, was described as somewhat better this morning though his heart condition remained not entirely satisfactory, according to a physician bulletin.
On Polk street tonight a campaign event for the Five Million Dollar Endowment Fund drive of the American Legion unfolds with officers leading a high energy push. Amarillo's quota is 4,200 dollars as drives by Colonel Gatton and Colonel Vineyard unfold against each other.
J Levy announces the sale of The Fair theater in Amarillo to Tunis Dent of Dallas. Dent plans to run the theater with vaudeville and stage shows, while Levy keeps the building and departs to take a vacation after selling his Amarillo interests. Levy says Amarillo remains his home.
The Shriners fifty fires annual convention opened with a parade into the Los Angeles Coliseum. Imperial council meetings followed as delegates from nearly four hundred temples filled streets in uniformed patrols bands and colorful pageantry amid bright decorations and music.
The Globe announces a community fete at Buchanan Street Methodist Church with a brief program of speeches and entertainment. The Globe orchestra will perform and church ladies will provide refreshments as The Globe staff are introduced to North Amarillo residents. Henry Ansler will act as toastmaster as a large crowd from across the city is expected.
Former Kansas governor Ber W Hoch, 74, died at his Marion home from heart disease. He had been in ill health for years. The obituary notes his unexpected death on the night of June 2 at Marion Kansas.
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