10 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
1
The piece argues farmers force political leverage in Iowa as Brookhart wins by a landslide, criticizing railroads, banks, and corporate profits while mocking supply and demand rhetoric. It contrasts farm gains with rising railroad earnings and corn prices, noting Mellon’s unexpected borrowing. It closes with varied crime and cultural notes.
Visiting Rotarians led the regular Amarillo club meeting at noon. Fort Worth chair Tran Daniels and Port Worth principal speaker BO May presented, with Homer Wade among other speakers.
Mayor proclaims a partial holiday as Amarillo realtors return from the national convention in Tulsa. A welcome parade and housing reception are planned by the Chamber of Commerce as the city’s 380,000 residents await the special train. Delegates at the convention also select a full slate of candidates for the National Association of Real Estate Boards.
The Rock Island station hosts a Polk Street parade down Eighth to Fourth and back with a program of short talks. Mayor Bivins praises Amarillo’s publicity while urging everyone to welcome the boosters with a glad hand. The exact program is to be decided by the boosters, who have been in Tulsa three days.
Trial of Rey Taylor Red Dunn and T Bune Stout for robbery with firearms was postponed due to nonappearance of witnesses and jurors. Only one witness appeared yesterday. judge questioned delays and adjourned to a secured time this morning.
This Tulsa dispatch recounts Henry Ansley of The News Globe team visiting Tulsa with Amarillo boosters. He earned an invite to stay at a private home and joined a group of journalists on a train, drawing attention as he toured, paraded, and mingled in the hotel lobby with readers and local supporters.
Sheriff Joe Ownbey of Hutchinson County calls rumors of a deputy beating in Borger unfounded. He states Borger is as law abiding as other towns and officials will forward a sworn statement to the News and Globe Friday.
Elzey E. Simmons indicted by grand jury on assault with intent to murder. bond set at $5,000 by Judge Henry Bishop. Simmons wounded carpenter John Phythian at 1005 Roberts Street, claiming the man broke up his home. Phythian seriously wounded and hospitalized. Phythian’s brother says John believed Mrs. Simmons was a widow and that he had been lured to the scene.
A major refinery in TEAT, Ark suffered extensive damage as fire destroyed several stills and parts of a wheeled plant today. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with crews reporting equipment losses and potential disruption to output.
Ammerman is named president of the World Kiwanis in a ceremony marking a new leadership era. The announcement highlights his maritime service background and longtime involvement with Kiwanis clubs worldwide.
A battered touring car with five occupants sings and drinks on Taylor street. A man calls to a wandering cat as it retreats toward a side street, then disappears amid a street wreck and resumed singing.
Lynch Davidson accuses oil controlled papers of suppressing his expose on an oil monopoly and links his drive against Senate Bill 180 to Standard Oil’s influence in Texas. He cites a Washington investigation and cites editorial responses as part of a broader trust busting push.
Amarillo ranked sixth among southern cities and third in Texas for May building permits, with 2 029 007 dollars. Houston led the South at 5 011 787 dollars, followed by Miami, San Antonio, Atlanta, and Jacksonville. the report lists 25 leading southern cities and their permits.
A loose partial item notes a 1500 barrel well near Pampa. The fragment mentions Becker and CAMP but is too garbled to identify exact company or date.
Contractors arrive to bid on a pipeline project, with multiple firms submitting proposals. The scene centers on a bidding process at the site, highlighting the involvement of construction firms and the expected timeline for awarding the contract.
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