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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1926
Page
1
Reported in a sweeping panorama a 175000 strong female assembly attended a major religious service in a stadium while 5000 nuns sang within a choir of 15000. Governor Al Smith praised New York as free of bigotry during a visit to the Eucharistic Congress in Chicago.
Amarillo shows a monthly total of 2,581,152 in building permits dominating Texas cities this month. Dallas reports 1,913,572 for the month while Houston trails with 1,497,011. Fort Worth and Wichita Falls also publish strong numbers as Amarillo closes the gap on Dallas and Fort Worth.
Chicago June 28 Martin Durkin the shoek bandit and gunman went on trial for murder before a crowded courtroom. Lee Porter testified detailing the slaying of federal agent Edwin Shanahan as guards watched for possible escape by Durkin during the proceedings.
Frank Lockhart, winner of the Memorial Day race at Indianapolis, leaves Detroit for Abilene Texas to take part in upcoming races. He is ordered by the conference board of the American Association to confer with Abilene officials and will meet with local teams and organizers.
Los Angeles police and the district attorney investigate the evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson after her sudden disappearance and return to Angelus Temple. A lead from temple staff concerns a woman named Rose linked to the kidnapping claim, with the Rose figure reported to have sought a radio singing appearance claiming cure of drug addiction.
AP reports limited casualty figures after a Mediterranean quake centered near the Cyclades. Buildings collapsed on Rhodes and several Greek villages suffered severe damage, with warnings of thousands of structures down and Egyptian and Palestinian areas shaken but with few confirmed deaths.
The St Ignatius Band led by Trinidad Concha arrives in Amarillo for a concert promised to delight audiences. The trio of young musicians, including a three year old mascot director, headlines a tour sponsored by El Paso benefactor R E Hines with a children’s matinee to follow.
In Chicago on June 28 1922 railroad shopmen of the American Federation of Labor held a meeting to review their position after the Waters Tariff bill ended the railroad leverage board. They supported arbitration when collective bargaining fails but urged employer responsibility for certain adjustments and disputes.
C Marvin McCullough 47 president of American State bank and Panhandle civic figure died suddenly at his home on 1408 Jackson street Sunday after noon. Funeral set for Tuesday at Central Presbyterian church. He was born June 27 1879 in Dallas county and worked in banking for decades including founding Guaranty State bank now American State bank. Survived by wife Jennie Lee Hedrick.
In Hereford June 2 a 35 year old farmer Tom Hastings of Rovina was killed when his small sedan was struck by a car driven by Guy Poster of Clovis New Mexico. Poster was jailed at Palmer County Jail in Parcell. Hastings leaves a wife and four children and relatives in several parts of the Panhandle.
A garbled Palm Beach fragment describes a local housing or tax matter with unclear names and dates. The text hints at a decision or clearance by authorities and mentions houses and a proceeding. Further readable details are not present to identify people or organizations precisely.
Three acres on A. G. Beard's farm yielded 160 bushels of wheat with 480 acres more yet to be harvested. Beard, cashier of the First State Bank, began harvesting on Saturday and the average may set a regional record though overall crop results remain uncertain.
Dr William Albert Lockett aged 86 died at his daughter Mrs Turner’s home at 2106 Polk Street after a long illness. He was in failing health for about a year and had lived in Amarillo since 1910. Funeral services were held at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church with burial in Llano Cemetery under Blackburn Funeral Home. He practiced medicine in Bren ham 25 years and in Amarillo about one year. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Turner and Miss Julia Lockett, a sister Mrs Hettie Marks of Alabama and Napoleon Lockett of Female Texas. He served in the Civil War with General Pettus’ brigade. He was a Mason and a member of the Episcopal church.
An official opinion from J. M. Edwards acting comptroller to Hen Gelding Potter county denotes a state occupation tax on oil brokers. The tax rates are set as 6.73 for state and 1.12 for the four forty. The article notes the enterprise is subject to the tax under the state law at a 48 year period.
A gunman declares Tom Ross will never surrender as authorities detain him after moving from Seminole to Fort Worth jail. The incident centers on a confrontation prompting transfer and ongoing legal proceedings.
Milt Good held in Tarrant county jail after being captured near Antlers Oklahoma where he and Tom Ross escaped last November. He says he will surrender in Texas and predicts a violent fate for Ross if captured. Authorities seek Clarence Whalen and George Arlington, who escaped with them. Good was brought by Ranger Captain Tom Hickman and Tad Moses for questioning before Huntsville transfer.
The Kiwanis club praised Roy G. Barnum after his talk asserting Panhandle oil potential. He warned of a future world class oil field, spoke of gas wells on 160 acre plots, and described Amarillo and nearby areas as key sites for development alongside broader oil boom prospects.
A damaged note reports that the residence of EM Benesch was entered in an apparent burglary. Details are limited due to the fragmented OCR text.
The readable portions reference local people and groups in a municipal notice. Details are incomplete but indicate an official action or event requiring attention from residents and associated organizations.
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