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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1924
Page
5
A jail note claims Floyd Newman Eugene Pettus and Jim Lea along with another inmate plotted to slug Sheriff Whitaker and a county doctor who attended Lee after he feigned illness. Four in the sheriff's party caused the plan to falter, and Lee, after midnight illness, received a hypodermic from the doctor, making him sick enough to vow he would not be the goat again in any jail attempt.
The article recounts an ongoing whisper campaign around Woodrow Wilson before and during his White House years. It details newspaper scrutiny, alleged private indiscretions, Bermuda visits, and the persistent but unfounded gossip that sought to damage his political standing, while noting his wife Ellen Axson Wilson’s devotion and his letter writing.
Scoutmasters held a banquet at the Amarillo hotel to discuss challenges in scouting here and plan ways to increase membership. Amarillo has eleven Boy Scout troops with about 315 members and eighteen leaders. two new troops are being organized.
Khiva Shrine band voted last night to attend the national Shrine meeting in Kansas City next June. Wilbur Smith, director, says he is receiving daily letters from Shrine band men eager to make the trip. He expects a 40 or 50 piece band.
A collage of local tidbits includes farmers praising snows for soil, business notes on Baber Grain Co and J I Case Implement, court talk from Stanfield and Anderson, and civic quips from the Coca Cola club. Residents like Miss Lucille Astracan and Mrs Emma Newton appear, with updates on the Western Star orchestra, a dance in Claude, and a California move by Frank Stroud.
In district court Judge Henry Bishop grants May Pfeiffer a divorce on grounds of cruelty. She cannot remarry for a year. The case notes this is her second divorce after an earlier Montana decree. Mrs Pfeiffer says no more husbands for her.
Deputy Sheriff Charley Davis arrests a Mexican who gave the name Edward Noland. Officers believe the suspect is wanted in an Arizona border town on murder charges and will be held here for further investigation.
The Noel State Bank of Noel Illinois sues David Rubin in district court before Judge Bishop claiming a promissory note for 1800 dollars. The bank asserts it holds the signed note against the defendant.
An examination for stenographers and typists was held today in the Federal building conducted by Charles H. Tyler. Two applicants from Abernathy participated in the test.
The Amarillo independent school district advances the school census under the central council of Parent-Teacher Associations led by Mrs. J. S. Kendrick. Boundaries cover about 40 321 acres with calls to report missed children. enrollment does not oblige attendance.
J. B. Young of Moody Texas buys land at Tahoka to build a cotton gin boosting Tahoka to five operating gins. The project expands local processing capacity and signals growth for the area.
The Texas Grain Sorghum Growers association in Amarillo will enlarge its local office force from eleven to meet daily rising work. Miss Mary Wilson of Amarillo has joined the association, boosting staffing as activities expand.
Dr. M. B. Harris visits White Deer while Lamesa enlarges its post office. George Washington Short reports a measles illness at 1604 Monroe street. Amarillo traffic arrests rise with daily three to four violators. Miss Opal Watson returns from Plainview. O'Donnell grows toward a 1000 population by next year.
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