21 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1926
Page
1
The article notes men should act with purpose and claims the Chinese are shifting habits by chewing more gum and smoking less opium. It mentions Sir Walter Raleigh returning from America and influencing Englishmen to use milder tobacco instead of burning alcohol, reflecting on cultural shifts.
The passage blends speculative science on rainmaking with reflections on religion and atheism. It cites Jefferson and Bacon, argues thinking as a substitute for vice, and urges readers to think for themselves. It also mentions political figures and questionable claims about governing methods.
A warder faces charges in connection with a shooting in Waco on Sunday. Authorities say the incident occurred at a local site and investigators are pursuing leads. No further details were released about the suspect or motive.
John A. May 72 prominent Higgins ranchman was killed crossing Tyler Street when struck by a speeding auto driven by J. W. Washington. Washington faces negligent homicide charges and is jailed. May’s death shutters the Box-T cattle empire and wider Plains region.
A Sunday night break in Wildorado yielded about 1200 dollars from the bank vault. Thieves used a sledge hammer and chisels to force the steel safe while entry was gained through a building doorway. No clues point to suspects as investigators review the scene.
A reader urges actions after another pedestrian death in Amarillo. The letter condemns reckless driving and calls for stricter penalties and removal from streets to curb speeding between stop lights and protect public safety.
Shamrock reports the Gibson-Phillips No. 3 well in Wheeler County is producing 800 barrels daily, soon rising to 1,500 as sand drilling reaches fifteen feet. Officials predict at least fifteen more wells in the Shamrock area within three weeks as speakers at the opening session outline West Texas prospects.
The article reports Ferguson asserting that bond validation rests with voters in the affected districts. He claims the governor cannot decide the question and warns that a court ruling would be overturned if the people decide in a district vote. The piece references the Avinad Mater and local proceedings.
A $1,000,000 fourteen story Herring hotel permit was issued in Amarillo. Underhill Construction of Wichita Kansas handles the project with a December 5 completion deadline and a $300 daily forfeit. May totals reached 2,029,007 with June expected to rise to 3,060,000 as the year’s building activity climbs.
In Sault Ste Marie on June 21 a Charlestoner dancer named Arthur Tessier toppled a rowboat on St Marys River. Six youths drowned, including Tessier, as rescuers aided by onlookers struggled to save others. Isaac Jonviceur, 15, survived.
Funeral services for Mrs Ione Ames Estes 27 died Saturday at home after 16 hours illness were held Sunday at St Andrew's Episcopal church Amarillo with Rev R N MacCallum officiating. Interment Llano cemetery. She was head of the primary department at St Andrew's Church and survived by her parents and two daughters Betty Jane six and Marilou three.
Pawhuska Oklahoma June 21 Ernest Burkhart pleaded guilty to murder in the death of W R Smith a Poirfes rancher. He was sentenced to life in prison the judge ordered the term to begin immediately.
The Shriners invite Lasinere and other guests to a large evening dance with refreshments and music. Local organizers hope the event raises funds and community spirit for their charitable work.
Amarillo swirls with carnival vibes as the West Texas Chamber of Commerce gathers. The city bustles with oil city mood and brass bands while booster crowds fill the Panhandle town amid trains and camp fires as the convention unfolds.
The weather forecast predicts rising temperatures by Tuesday with no need for overcoats. Scattered showers are possible on the South Plains Tuesday but no general rain is expected. In Amarillo the morning temperature was 58 degrees with readings near 69 by midafternoon.
Hundreds of tourists and locals gathered as dawn broke and thousands poured into the city for a convention. A biting morning wind swept the streets, cooling the air after the rush, while onlookers prepared for the day ahead.
Mrs. Mabel Olgar was struck by a car driven by J Rufus Williams at 2 15 this afternoon at 503 North Willmere street while crossing. She was taken to Northwest Teras hospital for emergency aid. Her injuries were not yet determined. The article notes her residence at 303 North Dillmore.
A garbled OCR note records a traffic chief urging speed increases while stressing adherence to limits. The message repeats phrases about speed, belts, and observation of the speed list, with unclear names and numbers, and mentions efforts to cope with budgeted expenditures.
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