02 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1926
Page
1
A mosaic column reviews public figures and social topics from fatness and metabolism to religious disputes, labor and coal strikes in Britain, taxation and Lloyd George, chapel attendance at Yale, Ulster prohibition, French fashion impact on industry, Mussolini’s Italy, and a garbled note on consumer behavior.
C H Boyles of Denver and New York has leased 15000 acres of the John W Puckett ranch 27 miles southwest of Amarillo to drill a 3500 foot test well, potentially extending to 4100 feet. G A Winger of Sapulpa Oklahoma will handle the rig and tools. County commissioners will approve a road from Claude to the canyon bed and Boyles will extend to the well.
The Giants beat the Phillies 5 to 4 in the opener of a twin bill as Greenfield Davies Florence Ulrich Baecht Knight and Henline contributed. Washington Senators fell to the Yankees 9 to 5 as New York mounted a late rally behind solid hitting. Boston Braves opened with a 12 to 6 win over Brooklyn in the first game, aided by two homers and a string of hits.
A man identified as BK Hudson was sentenced to ninety days in jail after pleading guilty to violating the Mann Act. The proceeding before Judge James C. Wilson occurred in federal court the morning session. Hudson, a former Navy serviceman and resident of the Panhandle region, had traveled from California to Amario with a 16 year old girl. The defendant also faced a separate charge of embezzlement related to a Dickens Tosanee portmash chain of events.
DeMarr wins the Exposition Marathon covering a roughly D4 mile course from Valley Forge to Philadelphia in 62 minutes. The American champion from Melrose Massachusetts leads the field at the Resgul Centennial event with a solid pace.
Financial tabulation shows deposits for four banks at year end April and May. National Bank of Commerce reports 721 000 on Dec 31. First National Bank 3 634 713. Amarillo National Bank 2 917 819. American State Bank 1 414 525. Amarillo State Bank and Trust Co 1 418 978 90 on April 12 and totals across banks reach 10 083 309 on Dec 31 and 15 468 157.32 on April 12 and 17 041 577.07 on May 29.
Deposits across Amarillo’s five banks have grown by nearly 2 million since April 12 and 7 million since the year began. On December 31 deposits stood at 10,083,309, rising to 17,011,577 by May 29, with a heavy wheat harvest and increased oil field activity fueling forecasts of deposits reaching 20,000,000 by late summer.
Pawhuska Oklahoma June 2 Byron Burkhart held Anna Brown Osage woman while Kelsey Morrison shot her Morrison testified in the Ernest Burkhart trial charged with the March 1923 murder of W E Smith which officials tie to a larger Osage murders plot to take Osage property Morrison said he and Byron met Anna Brown in a canyon after drinking liquor then returned and he fired the fatal shot with a gun allegedly supplied by W K Hale.
Burma coast cyclone and tidal wave death toll rises to 2400 per official Arakan district report. authorities fear total deaths may approach 4000 across affected regions as rescue work continues in Rangoon and nearby areas.
Wiphita Falls reports the outright sale of veteran right handed pitcher Harvey L. Sutherland to the Dallas club announced by Pudder president J Alvin Gardner. Sutherland switches from Pudner to Steer uniform this afternoon in Dallas context.
The American team built a three to one lead after the first day at St Andrews Scotland with most foursomes decisively won. standings show Hwecteer and Van Bim, Jones and Ghann, Gartner and Mac Kenele prevailing for the U S side while partners of other matches faced setbacks.
County officers won a $40,000 damage case in court with Sheriff Wiley Pollard Col H K Stanfield former Assistant Attorney I H Anderson W M McGough involved. A motion to quash charges was sustained by Judge James Wilson on misjoinder of causes and parties. Blair may file new separate charges against each individual once out of court.
Judge HE Bell of Austin told oil men there will be about 1,000 wells arising in the Panhandle oil field within six months as 469 wells are already in various stages of operation. He urged operators and the state to unite for gas conservation, noting the committee must decide on cementing casing while hearings proceed.
Five masked robbers stormed the Jefferson Bank and Trust Company vault at Oak Cliff, securing currency estimated between $15,000 and $20,000 before fleeing as shots were fired toward Fort Worth. Patrons and eleven officials evacuated amid the early morning gunfire.
A garbled account discusses the Democratic two thirds rule and references Josephus Daniels and party governance. It mentions delegates, votes, and the effort to determine the will of the majority, with scattered, unclear phrases about party leadership and procedures.
California realtors may visit Amarillo and the Panhandle next Sunday as the Amarillo Real Estate Board urges Santa Fe officials to reroute two special trains via Amarillo to reach Tulsa for the national convention. Officials expect them early Sunday, with plans for breakfast and a city tour before joining the train at Panhandle.
Lynch Davidson argues Texas can grow through good business and limited government as he campaigns for governor in Lufkin Texas. He cites Magnolia Petroleum and anti trust concerns over Standard oil and criticizes Dan Moody supporters for focus on a bet with the Fergusons.
City launches a cleanup drive offering cash rewards totaling 825 to boys who collect homeowner pledges to reduce waste and tidy properties. Harve Avery leads the effort with petitions distributed at city hall and Chamber of Commerce rooms for tomorrow’s signup.
An individual named Matemen received a two year sentence on auto theft after pleading mor ault. The case was heard in a Geitrich court with the state represented by Niepepewermted. The defendant Bolmamn reportedly died later after a separate incident involving MIT Leng of Amar flo and a drive to Weenkrerter in Fort Worth.
In Amarillo area a week of aggressive policing led to sixty arrests by Sheriff Pollard and deputies, many in a major dragnet. Most were misdemeanors with several felonies, and indictments followed in other cases as federal, district, and county courts operated. A Texas Ranger and federal officers assisted, focusing on hangouts and outlaws from nearby oil regions.
A garbled report describes a Dallas man observing activity around a bank and mentions Amaro and Amertl’s tanks. The text references Amertie Hetel, The Portendirs Mretong Mace, and unnamed local figures, but details are unclear due to distorted OCR. Neighboring dialogue suggests interest in local events and city rivalries.
Weather forecast fragment mentions temperature and conditions but is garbled with missing words. It references tonight and tomorrow with attention to precipitation and temperature levels, but essential details are unclear.
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