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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1925
Page
1
A 1924 column recalls moving to Hollywood for film work, noting Norma Talmadge’s rise from a photographer’s cloth kiss to stardom, the brutal odds for aspiring extras, and the lure of wealth. The piece also comments on women's fashion, beauty standards, and a Geologic note on Marland Oil’s Colorado well yielding twenty million feet of gas daily.
Forecast for Sunday is unsettled with possible rain and cooler air. Saturday highs reached 79 degrees and a low of 48, compared with 59 and 27 a year ago. The note adds a local caption about photos at the Mission.
Cheyenne March 7 government moves to reclaim Teapot Dome No 3 the naval reserve as its own. Albert Fall former interior secretary and financier Harry Sinclair stand accused of a fraudulent lease while Owen Roberts and Tellee Pomerene join government counsel. Trial opens Monday with high stakes for reputations and oil interests.
Fort Worth opened the Southwestern exposition and fat stock show with bright ceremonies led by the coronation of Katherine Johnson as queen. Thousands filled the arena to see pedigreed cattle on display. The event runs through next Saturday featuring an old fashioned rodeo and bull fights with imported toreadors.
Globe reports Nobles declines entry to race saying there are many good men in the field and he will not run unless something changes that convinces him the office needs him. He notes prior contemplation but clarifies his decision. Also mentions the Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel as famous for food.
The Amarillo Globe announces its editorial endorsement of Lee Bivins Charley Fisk and J H Harris for mayor and commissioners. The Citizen's Ticket was drafted by a citizens committee amid plans for large public improvements and the paper pledges full support to ensure funds are spent wisely.
The Texas legislature advanced several measures in Austin including an educational appropriation bill totaling 13.7 million for the next biennium, a free text book bill authorizing three to five texts per grade, a bill imposing fines and possible jail for cars with cut outs, and a Bonham proposal for split five week sessions with an interim.
Francis Clay and Company of Dallas completed a 2,225,000 cash deal with the Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association for 16,000 bales of cotton. Negotiated by W. E. Platter, the sale involved cash payment and storage in Galveston warehouses. Major portion to be exported, remainder to domestic mills.
A reward of 375 dollars now tops the incentive for arrest and conviction of dog poisoners in Amarillo. Charley Austin adds 50 dollars, Roy Cullum 25, and local dog owners support the fund. A white collie named Misty died after being poisoned, while Mrs. Jim Keaton’s spitz and George Maggard’s setters were also implicated but saved with prompt treatment. A private detective has been hired to track down the culprits amid rising public alarm.
The legislative prison system investigation in Austin Texas recessed at 10 pm until Monday morning. Dr L H Bush chief prison physician testified refuting charges of gross negligence in caring for sick prisoners in the institutions. Recess ordered after his testimony with no schedule for further presentation.
A frame tabernacle on Mason street Torrington collapsed this afternoon injuring thirty five people, with one person reportedly fatally hurt. Rescue operations and investigations are ongoing as authorities assess the scene in Winsted, Connecticut.
Chicago court upholds censorship power over film content, declaring personal revenge murder plots in Wild West pictures immoral. The appellate decision reverses a lower court, defining gunplay driven by vengeance as immoral unless tied to war or law and order needs.
Sen Borah and Sen Norris challenged a plan to strip LaFollette and Ladd of chairmanships and Brookhart and Frazier of seniority rights, warning three ousted members may be robbed of privileges. Democrats and rebel Republicans could block the move with several GOP votes.
W E Stewart was acquitted today in federal court by jury on charges of fraud tied to Texas land sales. He had been convicted two years earlier, a decision later reversed on a technicality. The jury found no evidence of intent to defraud or use of the mails in the scheme.
Chicago March 7 Winter plans a return engagement as the weather bureau forecasts freezing conditions tonight and tomorrow with snow expected Much of the region will be in the grip of cold temperatures before the changeable pattern eases Amarillo Hotel known as the Panhandle's meeting place hosts events and meals amid the unsettled spell.
Amarillo voters approved issuing bonds for a municipal waterworks plant and distributing system by 1 842 to 121. Mayor Blasdel and the city commission praised the result, noting broad support from citizens, the water board, and local organizations. Additional steps await after the city election.
The bond market appears strong as bond houses shows keen interest in Amarillo water bonds. City officials reported receiving more than twenty letters telegraph and phone inquiries in the past week seeking details and bids on the issue.
The Panhandle oil field lease dispute of 17 330 acres faces trial at Flemons Monday at 9 am. Plaintiffs include E B Johnson Neil R Johnson and Graham B Johnson and Montford Johnson along with the Johnson Ranch Royalty Co. and Will Herring. Ninety seven defendants listed, with defenses filed, and crowd anticipated for the session. A separate perjury indictment of Jesse Red Campbell was reported, tied to a liquor conviction. Voters head to the polls on April 7 for a 7500000 bond issue.
The Fair features American Warehouse storage and merchandise displays with a dedicated phone line 101. Visitors explore storage options and supplier offerings while vendors showcase inventory and packing solutions.
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