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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1926
Page
1
A dozen king penguins stand three feet high at the New York Zoo, the first alive from Antarctica. The piece describes their waddling calm, unique egg care by the hen and father, and philosophical quips about creation and modernism.
Jersey City Mayor Hague refused permission for a Ku Klux Klan parade and demonstration here with 10000 to 20000 expected participants. He cited prior rioting and lawlessness associated with such demonstrations.
The Peotondle's Meeting Mere reports a local gathering with unclear agenda and attendees. Observers note a tense exchange and brief discussion on community concerns. No firm decisions or outcomes are documented in the fragment.
Dan Moody the red headed attorney general campaigns for governor arriving tonight in Amarillo. He will address crowds at the auditorium tomorrow at 8 pm and head to Clarendon Claude and Hereford as part of the Panhandle itinerary.
Dan Moody attacked Fergusonism in Vernon Texas saying relief from Fergusonism is the real need for Texas. He outlined a plan to weed out unnecessary officials to cut government costs while touring Chillicothe Electra and Vernon with stops planned for Childress Memphis and Clarendon. Leon H. Brown of the Oklahoma American Legion endorsed Moody citing a clear record.
Realtors stage a jubilant victory dance over a Tulsa trip. Amaritio reslters held a jubilee, celebrating the success of the outing and presenting entertainment samples on the Tela by the super-beesters. They sent letters of thanks to those who contributed.
Amarillo prepares for a three day West Texas chamber of commerce annual convention starting Monday. Officials expect 50 000 attendees with delegates arriving by special trains and bands. Delegates are anticipated from most West Texas cities and many Oklahoma towns.
The Gibson Oil corporation well in Section 74, Hutchinson county, burned for about two weeks after a lightning strike. Up to 100,000,000 cubic feet of gas per day vented under the blaze while pumps and water lines cooled the hot metal. The fire was finally put out at 4 a.m. today under the guidance of H. A. Miller, field superintendent of the Ulbeom company.
The court martial of Doty is postponed until July amid unclear proceedings. Details remain sparse as the military case awaits further scheduling and documentation.
Walter C Teagle chief of Standard Oil and right hand to John D Rockefeller is due in Amarillo at 315 pm by Santa Fe for an Amarillo Panhandle oil field inspection He will stay Thursday in the field and return to Oklahoma City Tonight a West Texas chamber of commerce oil men committee will greet him The visit aims to encourage greater development and hopes to invite him to the June 22 oil men banquet as the Standard party continues its U S field inspection tour returning from New York about a week ago.
City commission in session rechecking bids for Amarillo's $1,000,000 water works project. Eleven firms submitted proposals, most averaging about 760,000 to 200,000 for pipeline and storage tanks. Bids include concrete cast iron and steel pipe.
City officials in Ama arillo approve an emergency ordinance effective immediately regulating irrigation water use. North and west of the Rock Island tracks may water Monday Wednesday Friday from 7 50 to 8 30 p m, while south and east zones may water Tuesday Thursday from 7 30 to 8 30 p m. Watering outside these hours is prohibited.
Society notes record Smith and Walker for a welcoming event involving the Cardinals. The item lists social duties and local figures aiding the reception. Details are partially garbled but indicate a social function centered on Cardinal guests and community involvement.
Eighteen years ago a father parked a $60 buggy in town and left it with care while shopping. Now his son and he leave a $1000 to $3000 automobile anywhere in any weather, unseen or ignored. Thousands of cars line Amarillo streets in sun or rain.
Democrats and Republicans shared a banquet at the Amarillo Hotel attended by about 150 people. R. B. Creager and three other Texas GOP leaders spoke on party strength and balanced government during the West Texas educational tour. Toastmaster Bob Underwood led lighthearted remarks while entertainment included the Pair of Jacks and Lon Fishback.
Fort Worth and Denver railroad plans $200000 in upgrades for Amarillo with details to be announced by Col Will A. Miller. The project covers trackage north of Third Street from Denver to the Amarillo refinery, records show properties valued at about $1250 each and adjustments for related work.
Fragmentary text reports a guards action in Bulgaria involving a peasant. The readable portions mention a guards force and a fatal event, with names and places obscured by OCR errors. The core note references a lethal incident attributed to guards during a disturbance in a Bulgarian setting.
Carl C. Magee Albuquerque editor faces trial in East Las Vegas for the August killing of John B Lasseter. An interpreter translates all testimony for the Spanish speaking jurors as 21 witnesses prepare to testify. Key witness former Judge David J Leahy, once sued for libel and contempt, is expected to appear with Harry Kelly of Las Vegas as part of the prosecution.
A blazing early yesterday devastated Borger damaging two blocks along Main Street. Firemen fought a two hour battle as 108 hours reported to aid, tearing down burned structures and housing reconstruction plans for the Panhandle oil town.
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