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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1925
Page
2
Chicago hogs rose with top at 14.50 and cattle steady with fed steers near 8.75 to 10.50. Kansas City noted very slow cattle trade and hogs at 13.90 to 14.25, while Wichita saw hogs up to 14.25 and cattle mixed with lower beef cows and veal calves.
Oklahoma City cattle 1400 head steady with steers at 8 dollars, choice cows and heifers 10.50, canners 2.50, vealers 11.50 to 12. Sheep 800 mostly inactive with 6.50 to 7. Heifers to 8.25, calves top 14.25, hogs 1300 higher with Dulk 13.65 to 14.10, packing sows 12.50 to 13, stockers 9 to 11.
East St Louis hogs sold 13 000 head with top 14 50 and bulk 14 35 to 14 50, light pigs 10 to 12, packer sows 12 75 to 13. Cattle at Fort Worth 2600 head with calves, steady prices, fat cows 3 50 to 6, yearlings 3 to 9, bulls 2 50 to 4, calves 2 50 to 9. Hogs at Fort Worth 1800 head higher, top 14 40, porkers 13 75 to 14 25, packing sows 12 25 to 13 25, pigs 9 to 10 75. Sheep at Fort Worth 100 head steady, lambs 13 50 to 15 50, feeders 1 12 to 15, yearlings 11 to 12, bucks 8 to 9 50, stockers 3 to 5.
A listing of prices and categories for poultry and eggs including hens of various weights, capons, turkeys, geese, roosters, and butter. Also notes on egg cases and related supplies with cents per pound and per unit charges. The piece reads as an old market bulletin with disparate item entries and prices.
Amarillo Texas grain and market quotes list prices for wheat, oats, kafir, rye, and barley per bushel or per 100 pounds. The notice cites F. C. Higgins and Alex Hyman & Co. of New Orleans with a contact number and commodity classifications No. 4 mixed oats and other quality grades.
John H. Watson has tendered his resignation as manager of the Amarillo hotel effective April. He cited ill health from the confining work and said he will remain in Amarillo and likely enter another line of business after a rest period.
Scores of contestants enter The Globe Ad Gram contest with more than a hundred essays reviewing advertisers. First prize goes to Mrs. Floyd Ridner of 809 Lincoln Street for a clever Cal Farley service piece. second prize to Mrs. B C Eubanks of Hereford for a colorful Amarillo Music essay.
T J Driscoll former president of Amarillo Gas died at his Indianapolis home last night He is survived by sons T Lorin and Paul Driscoll who have lived in Amarillo Lorin was general manager of the gas company before its sale to Prairie Oil Funeral services expected Thursday in Indianapolis The article notes Tenth and Grant reported not congested.
The Teapot Dome lease annulment suit again centers on whether M T Everhart must testify about a $90,000 liberty bonds deposit in the First National Bank of Pueblo credited to Albert B Fall. Everhart, Fall’s son-in-law, refuses to testify arguing possible self incrimination, leaving Judge T Blake Kennedy to rule on the constitutional issue. The decision was awaited as of Cheyenne March 17 by the Associated Press.
Ground was broken for a new Methodist church in San Jacinto after 2 30 pm Tuesday before 700 people including San Jacinto school students. Rev Virgil Fisher led the ceremony with others shoveling dirt. W M Lane and pastors from Polk Street North Buchanan and Amarillo Methodist districts spoke. Albert L Randall contractor took charge and digging began.
E K Jones a 50 year old hamburger stand employee in Wellington Texas was shot and killed by traveling salesman William Sugg. Sheriff Carl McKinney witnessed the slaying and arrested Sugg. A fight occurred earlier between Jones and Calvin Sugg before the shooting.
Bacteriologist claims he gave the germs used to attack McClintock. Shepherd defends the will contest, seeking probate admission, while an indictment with fifteen counts targets Farman. State witnesses describe plans to inoculate the heir to secure the McClintock fortune with alleged involvement by Shepherd.
G. W. Stanley, 65, suffered two broken ribs and severe crushing when a city trash wagon jammed him into a wall in the alley between Polk and Taylor and Fifth and Sixth streets. A parked car caused the driver to pull the wagon toward the building as Stanley walked beside it. He rested well Tuesday at noon.
R. D. Webb and BE. J. Augerot face district court on liquor charges tied to the theft of prescription whisky from Oliver drug store. Both already carry burglary sentences in the same case.
Hollywood reports that Sam Dreben, renowned World War I hero and soldier of fortune, died after months of illness. Born to Jewish parents in Russia, he served in the 141st Infantry Texas National Guard, earned the Distinguished Service Cross and Croix de Guerre, and was hailed by General Pershing as one of the bravest. Burial plans were indefinitely postponed. an autopsy was requested by Mrs. Dreben.
Ed Hardin addressed the Amarillo Lions at the hotel noon banquet detailing his recent Mexico trip. He predicted stability under Calles, a modernizing administration, growing American business ties, and rising tourism as peaceful conditions attract visitors and investment.
Austin March 17 A tax of four dollars a gallon on prescription whisky was proposed in the Texas house by Rep J W Styvergon of Austwell to raise state revenue for tick eradication and other enterprises. The tax would raise about $320 000 a year. Rep Stevenson introduced a resolution authorizing a five member committee to investigate indirect revenue sources for the state.
In Austin on March 17 Senator Fairchild announced the impeachment court proposition to remove the 1917 impeachment from James E. Ferguson will come before the senate for action tomorrow morning.
Austin March 17 A parliamentary filibuster against the prison system relocation bill developed on the senate floor. The struggle began with a point of order by Senator Fairchild over special order status and continued through the morning on many points of order. The senate sustained Fairchild 17 to 14 to allow further floor time.
Austin reports the governor signed a bill establishing Eastland as the eleventh civil appeals court seat. The measure requires Eastland to provide court quarters and a library and takes effect immediately.
Austin March 17 The House rejected by 40 to 41 a proposal to reinstate the state park board which had been abolished earlier in the session. The measure had previously passed the Senate by Senator Berkeley.
Cheyenne Wyo March 17 ruling that M T Everhart Pueblo banker and Fall son in law must testify about alleged Liberty bonds deposits for the former interior secretary. The government may press a financial liaison claim between Wall and Harry F Sinclair as Teapot Dome suit proceeds. Everhart had refused to answer citing self incrimination.
Miss Pauline Burn, while picnicking with junior college students, fell into a 100 foot shaft in an abandoned tin mine ten miles from El Paso on Mount Franklin. She landed on a narrow 16 foot ledge and, after companions pulled a rope to hoist her to safety, was found badly bruised but not seriously hurt.
The yearly college entrance examination will be held in several county schools and at the county superintendent's office May 4 5 6 and 7. Teachers examinations are set for April 3 4 June 5 6 July 10 11 August 14 15 September 4 5 and December 4 5. County maps 113 West Seventh.
A. J. Callaghan of Jackson Michigan urged President Coolidge to appoint a national petroleum conservation board at the American Oil Men's association convention in Kansas City. He argued government control of land pressures drilling and waste during overproduction and praised industry investigations while noting a lack of indictments for wrongdoing.
T W Cotten and J R C W Rogers deny an interview purporting their support for the opposing school board ticket. They insist Blackburn Olver and Durham should win, arguing men and women roles and board workload, while opposing women’s candidacy, and urging public backing for their ticket.
Dallas March 17. Republican state headquarters announced receipt of a telegram from R B Creager national committeeman for Texas saying Scott C White of El Paso was selected by President Coolidge as United States marshal for the western district of Texas. White will succeed D A Walker of San Antonio who has resigned.
North Texas Telephone company arranges to extend and increase service in Denton. The plant rise reflects city growth and greater demand for telephone service. Midland reports a new three hundred horsepower engine installed by the local light and power plant.
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