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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1925
Page
1
The piece recalls Calvin Coolidge’s oath on a family Bible in Washington and reflects on America’s growth, labor, and opportunity. It cites Supreme Court decisions on game and fish laws and child labor, praises protective rulings, and notes Texas potash beds as a potential global fertilizer source, plus California’s flying base example.
Today's conditions were fair with a high near 62 and low around 32. Temperatures dip slightly tomorrow to about 26 degrees with cooling tonight. Last year's extremes were 53 and 22.
Four board members sign a statement urging voters to decide whether the Amarillo school board should include more women. They note current makeup is four men and three women and say they will accept majority will at the May 4 election.
Berlin reports that Dr Walter Simons was designated acting president by the Reichstag on its third reading of the bill. The body also set the funeral expenses for President Ebert at about 10 000 marks, plus related costs.
Washington reports a 1% cent postage stamp will be issued by April 1 due to new third class mail rates effective April 15. A stamp bearing President Harding's image is prepared for this mail class. Design and color are not yet decided.
London reports Egyptologists say a tomb found near the Great Pyramid by the Boston Marvard expedition could belong to Pharaoh Seneferu, older than Tut Ankh Amun, and potentially illuminate an earlier era of Egyptian history. The sarcophagus was found intact with funeral goods and the seal of Seneferu nearby.
Washington reports Hannah Chaplin mother of Charlie Chaplin must leave the United States by March 26 under a ruling by immigration officials. The note appears in the Amarillo Hotel advertising copy as a local mention.
The West Texas Retail Druggists Association opens a two day convention at the Amarillo hotel. By 1 pm the lobby is filled as Rev. R. Thomson delivers an invocation and Col. Ernest O. Thompson gives the welcome. Lawrence Thomas and Floyd Mincy present talks on merchandising and arrangement. Local organizers praise the crowd and progress.
The Texas house defeated Rep. D. McFarland's motion to suspend the rules and call up a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment by 54 to 64. The vote is a test, with two thirds needed. The report notes the opponents lost this preliminary skirmish.
New York March 10 Rabbi B M Browne head of the American Jewish Seventy Elders and pastor of temple Zion in the Bronx was arrested on a warrant charging him with annoying the president. Complainants include Calvin Coolidge Mrs Coolidge and Fran Stearns. The 72 year old rabbi allegedly demanded reimbursement for part of 25000 spent by the group for Coolidge’s campaign. He was arraigned in Yorkville court and paroled for examination next Monday after producing letters from McKinley Harrison Roosevelt and Harding.
In Clarendon West Texas more than 500 supporters celebrate the college entering Class A as debt is cleared. A $21,157 debt payoff arrives February 28 and a $250,000 endowment is pledged by the Methodist church to advance the school. Bishop James FE Dickey of Waco presides as Pep Squad, honoring the milestone.
Charred body of a man, about 35, with one gold upper tooth, was found in a dugout about 200 yards southwest of the Presbyterian church. Officials believe homicide and arson, noting the bed area and feet position. Walter P. Henderson, 65, was initially suspected but friends doubt identity. Inquest planned by Justice C. G. Landis. body taken to Blackburn Funeral Home.
The Old Cow-Punchers Round-up on the T-Anchor range will be held at Hale's park west of Canyon on August 20. The annual affair gathers cowboys who worked on the T-Anchor and nearby ranches before 1890 with 70 to 100 expected. Judge L. Gough of Amarillo hosts, Miss Laura Slamner is secretary treasurer, Cus Lee prepares the chuck wagon meal, and Co. H. Heard of Oregon is expected to attend.
Martha Jane and George Buell Maberry infants of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Maberry died at 7 80 PM and 1 20 AM at 1622 Washington street. Born February 22 they were named for Martha and George Washington. Funeral service at Griggs Undertaking company chapel at 6 PM conducted by Dr. R K Thomson of Central Presbyterian Church. Burial in Ilano cemetery with pallbearers O F Broome J T Haseell Charles Bond Henry Funk.
President Coolidge endorses Senate Republicans’ move to replace insurgents with regulars in major committees. He says the issue centers on enabling his party to govern the country.
Washington report says Representative Tucker of Virginia refused a $2,500 raise, noting last Congress members re elected to $7,600 annual pay. He cites his grandfather Henry St. George Tucker, also a former congressman, who similarly declined the raise. funds remain in the treasury after 108 years.
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