22 Mar 1925
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1925
Page
1
The era’s voices weigh nature’s power from the Tokyo quake and Lisbon earthquake to 1000 lives claimed by a vast tornado. Readers are urged to gratitude for safety while noting catastrophes reshape civilization and test humanity’s resilience. The piece reflects on finance volatility, a baby’s fight for life, grafting experiments, and debates over gold standard and postwar economies.
The forecast calls for Sunday as fair with brisk conditions. The day's high reached 60 degrees at 1 PM yesterday while the low dipped to 41. Last year at the same time the high was 36 and the low 27.
Dr P W Horn president of Nexus Technological College at Libby will address Amarillo school teachers at 10 in the morning next Saturday on The Judgments of Men The teachers meeting will be held in Room 306 of the Amarillo Senior High School building
Frank Collier ex mayor of Wichita Falls testifies he shot Elzie Robertson to stop him from taking his daughter Mary Frances to a home of ill repute. He says he lost his self control after learning of Robertson's alleged conduct. State rebuttal targets Mrs Robertson's character as defense supporters cite the couple's behavior.
A Sunbeam of March 21 report notes a friendly Panhandle visit to Miami. Delegates from Amarillo Pampa White Deer and Canadian joined Miami residents for a luncheon in the Masonic hall with toastmaster Henry A. Ansley and speakers urging Panhandle unity.
Chicago recounts a bond hearing as William Dol. Shepherd seeks release for the murder of Billy Mclintock. Attorneys clash with Judge Jacob Hopkins and State's Attorney Robert J. Crowe. the motion remains unresolved as the court reconvenes Monday.
The trial of Ruth Hobart and Dusty Miller for the Amarillo murder of W. W. Hobart is to begin Monday in Floydada with 311 witnesses summoned and a special venue of 100. The case, previously tried in Amarillo with a hung jury, is expected to last less than a week. Attendance will include H. Woobart and Judge J. Oyler as counsel, with Charles Clements leading the prosecution. A large crowd from the Panhandle region is anticipated.
Special officer L. H. Mickey of Santa Fe dies after a gun battle with 18 year old Leslie Starr in Santa Vo yards. Starr, wanted on robbery charges, shot Mickey six times before Mickey fired four, killing Starr instantly. Mickey survived by a wife and two children. Starr and both men hailed from Clovis country.
Cedar Rapids reports Sen. James A. Reed of Missouri defended Charles B. Warren as unfit for attorney general and ridiculed Dawes plan to revise senate rules. Reed noted Warren resigned as Sugar Corporation president just before his nomination. He cited historic rule stability and named Clay Calhoun Lodge Allison Cummins as examples.
Washington reports income tax receipts for the current year meet the budget forecast. March 16 returns show revenues reaching 1.66 billion dollars, enabling a 300 million dollar tax cut plan as projected by the Coolidge administration.
The piece recounts Isabelle Pope tying her memories to Billy McClintock through the song I Want To Be Happy. Billy’s death shattered her, and after a period of illness and rest in California she showed partial recovery. The narrative notes Isabelle’s popularity on Chicago’s North Shore and Billy’s status among local wealthy youths.
City United rove Chicago March 21 survivors of tornado and fire devastation in southern Hainess and Indiana pocket spur new towns rising amid recovery efforts and rebuilding plans across the storm struck region.
Four federal prohibition agents escorted two crates of bonded whisky from Chicago to Carbondale where a medical unit mobilized after the cyclone. The agents, serving as relief aides in southern Illinois, appeared before Federal Judge Adam F. Cliffe and received a special permit to transport the liquor to the victims.
The report notes renewed energy for rebuilding after heavy losses in Southern Illinois with 662 dead in the county and 107 in the pocket. Many deceased have been buried, others laid to rest tonight, and more will be interred tomorrow as survivors begin clearing ashes to make space for recovery.
Cleveland police concluded Mrs. Cathrine Liske 37 was murdered after her charred body was found in a burned chicken coop ruins Two men were questioned and expected to be charged with murder within 24 hours Initial belief she died by self harm followed by divorce talks noted Domestic tensions were reported at the time The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel in Famous For Food.
Kansas City police issued a pick up order for Ellen Stewart former wife of slain 44 year old KC Paynter. Paynter was found shot behind an abandoned shack after a mysterious call allegedly luring him to meet Stewart. Authorities cite embitterment after divorce and custody dispute as context.
Col. Thompson announces a 185000 addition to the Amarillo hotel on Third street. The four story fireproof wing will house 54 new guest rooms a large assembly hall and a commercial lane like Peacock Alley. When finished the hotel will exceed 200 rooms and serve as Panhandle meeting place.
United Press reports Cheyenne Wyoming March 21 with federal judge Kennedy to hear closing arguments Monday and Tuesday. The government seeks to invalidate Harry F Sinclair Teapot Dome lease amid claims the oil reserve is poorer than once estimated. Some insiders believe Sinclair would accept exit terms including recovery of his $27,000,000 pipeline investment.
Orange Texas March 21 Arnold Williams an employee at a local clothing store claimed to be champion salesman He told the relatives of a dead man a suit with two pairs of trousers to bury the corpse This is a curious crime tale and presents a sensational local incident with Williams involved in a peculiar offer.
Awerjeyn’s Warehouse offers merchandise storage services. Contact phone 191 for details on storage rates and availability.
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