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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
9
Kansas City cattle, hogs, and sheep prices mixed with steady to higher bids. Oklahoma City, Chicago, St. Louis, Wichita, and Fort Worth markets show varied gains and steady stocker and feeder activity. Grain and butter markets also noted, along with United States bonds quotes.
Chilean army and navy units protect the residence of Gen. William Lassiter after demonstrations against his bid to move a plebiscite on Tacna and Arica sovereignty between Peru and Chile. The U S cruiser Galveston has arrived to bring Lassiter home as a five day appeal period looms.
Sen Willis of Ohio Republican says he never received payroll from the Anti saloon league and that any pay came from local communities for speeches on the wet and dry issue. He notes he spoke outside Ohio while not holding office and has not been compensated by national bodies.
June 18 New York money rates show call money firm at 4 with last loan 4. Treasury bills and commercial paper quoted. Foreign exchange mixed with Great Britain at 4.863-16 demand and dollars-to-francs around 2.76-2.77. New York stock market opens higher with gains in American Sugar and GM while Dupont declines and Pan American edges lower.
Teagle outlines Humble oil’s 40,000 acre field spread and the challenge of paraffin in local oil when blending with other grades. Hunt notes Standard Oil stays out of politics for business reasons. The Standard Party, led by ten Amarillo members, tours West Texas and New Mexico after visiting Houston and Tulsa.
Gen. John J. Pershing landed at Cherbourg aboard the Leviathan and was greeted by veteran French soldiers and Admiral De Marguerie. He thanked allied veterans and accepted a bouquet presented by a scar 15 year old war hero’s daughter. The city displayed American flags as Pershing departed for Paris by car.
Local business leaders speak at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention urging face to face networking opportunities. They note Amarillo faces a lifetime chance to showcase the city and attract business, with varied bets on oil, retail, and growth as the convention unfolds.
John Montague aged 72 once wealthy Cresco farmer left Iowa for Texas fortune lost him. After wife illness and four children leaving, he hid nine years in a damp basement. A neighbor found him coughing. health department and ambulance helped remove him to hospital.
Pathe News will send a representative to the West Texas chamber of commerce to photograph the convention. Homer D. Wade, assistant manager, has been notified. Scenes include the parade and barbecue with general convention coverage, as directors and reporters arrive.
Glen Hollingsworth an 18 year old resident of 609 A Jefferson Street sustained minor injuries after a bicycle collided with a car at Sixth and Adams. He received first aid at Northwest Texas hospital. Other notes mention health improvements and convention meal plans.
Dr J K Royer of Shelby defends Rev Dr Ashely Chappell suspended pastor of Central Methodist Church Ashville who will face a thirteen minister committee next month on immoral conduct charges. Chappell was arrested in Memphis May 8 during a raid on a negro house after seeking shelter while ill. He gave name J S Smith at police and was released on bond. Police report the alias and address as at large with a $10 bond forfeited.
Maud Whisman sixteen?14 years old daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Haymes of 2422 West Tenth Street died at a local hospital at 9 o clock this morning. The body is in the care of N B Griggs and Sons funeral directors pending arrival of relatives from Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Chief of Police Clark Cain will add between thirty and forty officers to Amarillo’s force to handle expected unusual activity during the West Texas chamber of commerce convention. Fort Worth traffic men will assist to manage both traffic and potential crime after the event.
A reviewing stand seating 100 is under construction at Tenth and Polk for West Texas chamber of commerce judges and officials to review the parade.
James O Curtis Jr son of Mr and Mrs J O Curtis 1705 Polk street leaves Thursday for visits in Kansas City Chicago and New York City before reporting to West Point on July 1 He is joined by Stanley Lehman son of Mr and Mrs F A Lehman 1909 Harrison street and by Curtis uncle William E Eppler of New York City who will accompany him to West Point Lehman plans to return in about a month.
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