Akin Alleges Police Mistreatment After Car Collision
B J Akin of Western Union says police treated him like a bum after his car was side swiped by a patrol at Sixth and Fillmore. He sought reimbursement for damages and was told he could be charged for disregarding the siren. Captain C E Luce defends the officers, saying Akin was not mistreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Akin
Globe Office
Akin
The
Western Union
Sixth
Fillmore
Gaither
C. E
Luce
C. E. Luce
Mr. Akins
Mr. Akin
Market report shows firm grain tone with mixed stock action
Wheat held firm in early trading as corn slid below 1.00 a bushel on July futures. Liverpool wheat resisted declines while drought fears in Argentina loomed. Cotton futures opened steady in New York and New Orleans. Butter eggs poultry and potatoes varied in Chicago trading amid mixed market tone. Bar silver rose slightly as stock indices opened mixed with some rails and coal firms advancing.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Liverpool
New York
Chinos
Delaware
Hudson
General Electric
Mellon
Treasury
Kailx
Western Maryland
Second
Peoria
Eastern
Pittsburgh
Case Threshing
Freeport
Texas
American Woolen Preferred
Small boy injured when struck by truck on West Sixth street
Joe Neal Jones seven year old son of Mr and Mrs C S Jones 2208 West Third street was hit by a truck driven by Charles Fyvie 311 A Maryland this morning on West Sixth street He was taken to Northwest Texas hospital where this afternoon he rests well with a broken leg and other injuries No charges filed
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Joe Neal Jones, Small i
C. S. Jones
West Third Street
Charles Fyvie
Maryland
Northwest Texas Hospital
West Sixth Street
Amarillo Letter Notes A Mix Of Local Characters And Rumors
The column recounts colorful local anecdotes from Amarillo including tales of Tom Baker the bank robber, Cal Davis and the Rock Island crossing dispute, and community signs and performances. It mentions a charity performance by Sophie Meyers and other lighthearted vignettes about police, highways, and town life.
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Tack
J. Roy Watson
Tom Baker
Amarillo
Sophie Meyers
Mics Meyers
Les Chapeaux Francaise
The Train Wreck by Mary Jane
A poem asserts that Mary Jane caused a railroad train wreck through charm and distraction. It recounts Jerry’s guilt and silence while implying Mary’s Winsome allure led to the disaster. The verse explores blame, memory, and romantic distraction in a 1927 setting.
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Mary Jane
Jerry
Fred
Mary
Edgar A. Guest
Amarillo campaign pledges a bigger, fairer city program
A long list of goals outlines a municipal program for Amarillo including lower water and electric rates, cleaner streets, more parks, viaducts, golf course, fewer railroad crossings, bus route extensions, restrained police and fire driving, and focus on livability while attracting new industries. The plan also calls for street repair and regulated driver behavior to improve city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
San Jacinto
Amarillo readers argue for fair housing and utility oversight
A reader urges The Globe and city leaders to ensure a square deal for Amarillo residents. They call for city meter readers, rate oversight, and protections for landlords facing rent and property-law burdens amid booming housing costs.
Miss Elsie Little and Edabeth Harmon Steal Spotlight
The note praises Miss Elsie Little and Miss Edabeth Harmon as stunning contenders for an upcoming event and urges attendance tonight to witness the show. It emphasizes their beauty and poise as the main draw for a wonderful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Little
Edabeth
Amarillo urged to grow into regional hub with reforms
A letter from Mrs. George Edwards argues Amarillo can become a Southwest oil powerhouse and manufacturing center. She urges square dealing in laws, paving streets, and rapid civic boosters echoing Tulsa, warning against renter exploitation and dust-filled streets hindering progress.
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Amarillo
United States
Kansas City
St. Louis
Coma
Tulsa
New York
Rangers
Borger
George Edwards
Lindbergh Aboard Roosevelts Minnows Observe Aboard
Lindbergh travels aboard the liner with passengers eager to meet him. Weather and distance hinder sighting as the Memphis sails toward New York. Lindbergh surveys the cruiser including the crow's nest and engine room under Commander Lowell. He congratulates Chamberlin on the Columbia flight.
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Lindbergh
Memphis
Fried
Roosevelt
Cristobal
Colon
Cherbourg
Jabez S. Lowell
Plans For Lindbergh Reception Approved By Coolidge
The United Press dispatch reports President Coolidge approved a national reception for Captain Charles Lindbergh. The Los Angeles dirgible will escort Lindbergh from sea to the Washington navy yard and limits on handshakes are in effect to protect his flying hand. Lindbergh’s mother may attend with Mrs Coolidge hosting. Earl Lindbergh Seal and a niece will greet him at the yard.
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United Preese
Washington
Charles Lindbergh
Coolidge
America
Los Angeles
Memphis
Virginia Capes
Washington Navy Yard
Lindbergh
New York
Earl Lindbergh Seal
Navy Yard
Chamberlin Arrives in Berlin on Good Will Mission
American embassy staff greeted Chamberlin as the Columbia circled Tempelhofer Field at 5:30 PM. Ambassador Schurman welcomed him and Mr Levine, praising the visit as a messenger of friendship from the American people to Germany. The Stars and Stripes rose as the crowd roared.
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Berlin
Jacob G. Schurman
Chamberlin
Tempelhofer Field
Mr. Levine
London
Iowa
Levine
Ambassador Schurman
Airdome
Columbia
Lufthansa
McAdoo Issues Prohibition Challenge to All Party Leaders
William G. McAdoo, 1924 Democratic hopeful, urged leaders of every party to declare their stand on prohibition. He warned efforts to negate the Eighteenth Amendment threaten popular government, calling for bold leadership akin to Andrew Jackson. He spoke at Tusculum College commencement in Greenville.
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Associated Press
Greenville
William G. McAdoo
Tusculum College
Treasury
Andrew Jackson
Adkins Elected Lions Chief With Civic Promise
H L Jack Adkins promised progress and cheaper water if elected president, speaking before the Lions Club who chose him by overwhelming vote. Gene Nowe was named vice president and C B Rittenberry was appointed secretly. Colonel Ernest Thompson urged weekly luncheons for two months, impressing the group.
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H. L
Jack) Adkins
Adkins
Gene Nowe
C. B. Rittenberry
Colon Ernest Thompson
Lions
Colonel Thompson
George Parr
Bill Plenniken
Resi
J. Ray
J. N. Beasley
Perry Pearson
H. K. Stanfield
Mr. Stanfield
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New Orleans
Alabama
Bliss
Louisiana
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Small Boy
Tom
Indiana
R. Thomson
Ter
Friena Bank
Mr. Watson
Friena
Cal Davis
Rock Island
Western Avenue
Tenth Street
Country Club
Mr. Davis
Cal
Amayrillo
Fourth Street
Baca County
Bill
Little Algernon
Algernon
Old Tackle
Globe
Marillo Globe
Qid
Panhandle
N- Pittman Cleveler and Optometrist
Polk ST
U.S
Madoo
Thompson
E. A. Regal Company
Insurance and Bonds
Muresco
Panhandle Paint & Glass Co
H. C. Schauble & CO
Wall Street
Laird Schober
McCallum
Wilhoit
Polk
Hugh Whitcombeth
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