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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1926

Page

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Rail safety devices and freedom of thought in America

A long, varied Opinion piece critiques rail safety tech in New Jersey Central rails, weighs American versus British systems, and defends American innovation. It questions socialism and communism while praising gradual progress and free inquiry. The piece cites Dr. Butler and Frederic Brown, contrasts U.S. and Vatican relations, and argues for open reception of foreign dignitaries.

Dr. Butler Columbia University Paris Gabriel Butler Sixteenth Centry

Severe Storm Ravages Shamrock Area Destroying Crops

A June 25 report from Shamrock notes thousands of acres of wheat cotton and raw crop damaged by a severe electrical hailstorm and cloudburst. Five people injured by lightning including J A Eastman and George Groom with Groom most seriously burned. A bed inside a dugout was struck driving posts into the concrete. Six miles of highway between Shamrock and Wheeler washed out leaving a passable road only with effort.

Globe Shamrock J. A Eastman George Groom Groom Eastman Wheeler

Bush ready to grant water line rights if city upholds pledge

Santa Fe plans to double track 50 miles from Panhandle through Amarillo to Canyon amid rising traffic including oil shipments. In Amarillo, landowner James A. Bush holds out on ROW for a water pipeline, with city officials saying they will pay for crossing but cannot fulfill a suggested highway alongside the line.

Jim Bush Santa Fe Panhandle Amarillo Canyon California Gulf Coast James A. Bush William H. Bush Globe Commission Bush Bivins Mr. Bush

Burns Fatal to Baby as Lamp Falls in Texas Home

A 13 month old child died after an alcohol lamp toppled from a kitchen table in Hutto Texas. His parents Mrs W H Farley and an elderly household helper suffered severe burns while attempting rescue.

Burns Lamp Associated Press Hutto Texas W. H. Farley

Spanish plot arrests shake Franco regime in Madrid

Spaniards arriving from Madrid report nearly 200 prominent figures arrested after a plot to overthrow General Primo de Rivera’s directorate was uncovered. The AP notes a broad crackdown as authorities act to secure control following the alleged coup attempt.

the Associated Press Biacritz France Madrid Primo de Rivera

Governor's Daughter Wrote Large Bonds

Mrs. Ruth Yett claims her former partner Mrs. Ouida Ferguson Nalle, daughter of Governor Miriam A. Ferguson, wrote a $939,000 highway contract bond for Duval county through Cap itol Insurance. Yett sues Nalle for $939 as her share of the commission amid courtroom friction and objections from Warren Moore and Harry Barnhart.

Associated Press Austin Ouida Ferguson Nalle Miriam A. Ferguson Ruth Yett

Rangers Have a Right to Sit in Room at Trial

Belton June 23 A defense motion was made to remove the right to sit in the courtroom during the trial of W. & Moestee for the charge of Creete We Gerretse Wheete Beeeereetie bet Mort Went deter Loewe MH. deawe, Reweers, Geheld ter relng of Viewedey ont coed het ee 6 ett er eerie last March.

Belton Tess Evancel Erelede Teese Rangers W. & Moestee Creete Deter Loewe MH Deawe Reweers Eerie

Capitalist Jones Buys Houston Chronicle

Houston capitalists Jesse H. Jones announced he acquired control of the Houston Chronicle. Founder M. E. Foster departs active management but will continue writing. B Gillespie becomes vice president and editor, with G Palmer and Steve Kelton taking key roles.

Associated Press Houston Jesse H. Jones Houston Capitalist Houston Chronicle M. E. Foster Jones B. Gillespie Chronicle G. 4d Palmer Busines Steve Kelton Mime George W. Cottinghseve Eteft

Indict Negro in May Death

A grand jury indicted J. W. Washington, a negro cook, for negligent homicide in the death of John A. May 72, a Higgins cattleman and Box-T ranch owner. May was struck by the vehicle Washington drove at Tyler and Seventh while walking to Judge Adkin's home after attending the West Texas chamber of commerce. May died minutes after impact. Washington was released on $500 bond. case set for county court.

J. W. Washington Cook John A. May Higgins Tyler Washington May Box-T Ranch West Texas Chamber of Commerce Jack Adkin

More Freedom for Indians Sought in Senate Aid Plan

Washington June 25 A half blood Osage could own up to 100000 but not buy a necktie under a pending bill giving quarterly interest on tribal funds to such Indians without competency certificates. Tribal counsel led by Chief Lookout opposed, saying Indians are content with current rules while half bloods would receive funds at 21. Humphrey cited a squandered money case to oppose the measure.

Associated Press Washington Montgomery Republican Oklahoma Senate Indian Committee Villags John Lookout J. N. Humphrey Humphrey

Shack Found Latest Report In Semple McPherson Case

Unconfirmed report from Douglas Arizona says race track driver James Randolph an operative for a firm located a shack in Sonora Mexico where Aimee Semple McPherson was said to be held by three abductors.

Ireas Douglas Ariz James Randolph Sonora Mexico Aimee Semple McPherson

London Debates on Trade Agreement Disruption

Persistent labor interruptions marred a debate on proposed changes to the British trade agreement. The session halted as Deputy Speaker Hope faced sustained protests from labor members, disrupting proceedings and delaying progress on the motion.

London Tadey

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Praise for The News-Globe by Western Newspaper Union

A Wichita Kansas reader admires Amarillo News-Globe quality in its June 20 issue. He lauds its breadth and metropolitan feel for the Panhandle region.

Wichita Kans Amarillo Panhandle

Woman recounts kidnapper at her home near Santa Ana

Mrs. Virginia Cookson of Modjeska ranch in Santiago Canyon told Sheriff Jernigan that a man who abducted her months ago appeared at her home this morning and warned her not to reveal his identity. He claimed he also kidnapped Aimee Semple McPherson of Angelus Temple in Los Angeles.

Associated Press Santa Ana Calif Virginia Cookson Modjeska Ranch Santiago Canyon Here Jernigan Orange County Aimee Semple McPherson Angelus Temple Los Angelus

Illegal candidate fee challenged by attorney general

Austin reports the attorney general's office says county Democratic committees cannot collect a dollar fee from candidates for state officers the Senate and Congress. Candidates must pay $100 to the state Democratic committee, which is the sole required fee, the office disclosed.

Associated Press Austin Democratic Senate Congress Attorney General's Office Democratic Committee

Bobby Jones Wins British Open crown in St Annes

American golfing marvel Bobby Jones secured the British Open title at St Annes, completing the final round with a total of 79 strokes. The victory follows Jones's dominant performance across the championship, placing him atop the leader board as the clear winner.

Ify Associated Press ST. Annes Eng Bobby Jones Marvel Today Fog Jone Welreese

Phillips Buys 2000 Acre Block North of River

Phillips Petroleum has acquired 2000 acres north of the river on the Dial ranch for about 2 million dollars. The parcels span seven tracts in Blocks M-23 XO2 47 1 02 and other sections. Officials see an extensive development push north of the river this summer and fall.

Phillips Petroleum Company South Hutchinson Dial Ranch J. J. Perkins N. H. Martin W. B. Hamilton Wichita Falls Phillips Frank Phillips Clyde Alexander Amarillo R. H. Lynn Lynn Phillips Company

Motion to drop farm aid bill offered today

In Washington a motion to set aside farm legislation and take up the veterans rehabilitation bill was offered in the Senate by Senator Watson Republican Indiana. Senator McNary Oregon floor leader backed the Watson move and Senator Fess Ohio admin senator objected saying it admits farmers friends do not want to aid them. Senator Robinson Arkansas Democratic leader said he would support the Watson motion.

Ec Associated Press Washington Senate Watson Indiana McNary Oregon Fess Ohio Robinson Arkansas

Habeas Corpus Bond Fight Grows Heated

A heated habeas corpus bond dispute escalates as authorities push to redact bond details. The case centers on the legality and sufficiency of the bond set, with tense exchanges shaping court proceedings. Local officials and legal representatives weighed in as surveillance and evidence considerations surface.

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