26 Mar 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
1
The passage discusses John D. Rockefeller Jr plans to fund public housing with large sums, arguing for using profits to reduce housing evils. It contrasts Rockefeller ideas with broader economic aims and cites industry leaders and educational film initiatives as related topics.
C W Lucas of Amarillo, conductor on the freight train hit by a passenger unit on the Fort Worth & Denver line near Texline, remains near death in Dalhart hospital. Engineer Mark Coyne of Childress suffered a broken leg, and fireman T R Molesworth of Amarillo was slightly injured. inquiry into the wreck continues.
A large crowd attends a guest day luncheon at the Amarillo hotel as nearly all Am erican Business club members are present. Judge Hal Randolph speaks on the value of associations and club membership. Irene Storm Ceci Eaton and Dr Themes Montgomery deliver a hit skit "Sense and Nonsense" while J A Bradley recites the club creed.
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McCook Nebraska chamber representatives are due in Amarillo on Tuesday to discuss a proposed north south transcontinental highway with highway officials of the Board of City Development. The route would run from Regina Saskatchewan Canada to Monterey Mexico via Bismarck Pierre North Platte McCook Oberlin Garden City Liberal Texhoma Amarillo Lubbock and San Antonio. The project aims to create a direct north south artery west of the Mississippi for tourists and business traffic.
Lubbock reports 1,200 known cases of a social ghant disease, per a statement from Dr. J. W. Rota, city health officer. The message notes rising exposure and urges caution amid unclear terms and fragmented local remarks.
A party of American mining engineers was seized near Asarco in Durango by three bandits who robbed them of about 500 pesos and jewelry and tied them to trees. The captives were threatened with 1,000 peso ransom and death if payment failed. The men, many with American Smelting ties, escaped or were freed by authorities summoned at Asarco.
Phillips Coble No 2 well is producing over 400 barrels of natural flow. Drillers contend with a cave as they prepare to shoot early next week. The oil comes from depths 2907 to 2925 feet in Section 13 Meek Y Hutchinson County.
Marland Oil Co has located a well in the Canadian river bed in Hutchinson County. The location lies 315.5 feet north and 749 feet west of the northeast corner of Section 76 Brock 46. Material is being hauled to the site as engineers study river conditions and railroad crossings. J A Bowman is the only additional candidate for the school board race alongside Strader Coe Roberts and Bynum. Meyer withdraws from the April 8 trustee election.
Houston dispatch reports guard E A Lott shot and killed by Colly Underwood at Ramsey state convict farm in Brazoria county. Underwood fled but was captured and held on murder charge. a convict squad involved in corn shucking when the shooting occurred. no witnesses available.
The annual Federal inspection of Headquarters Company Hand Infantry Texas National Guard was held at the Armory. Capt. Paul Mapes Regular Army officer conducted the inspection and reported high attendance and orderly readiness of the unit.
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Leavenworth Kan March 26 Big Tim Murphy Chicago political and labor leader was released from the federal penitentiary today after serving four years for complicity in the Dearborn street mail robbery of April 6 1921. He was met by his wife and friends and driven away likely toward Kansas City. His sentence was reduced by 236 days for good behavior but he remained after the count.
Newby Oil Company reports a promising well in Hutchinson County. The top of the pay zone was struck yesterday afternoon and drilling continues today. President L B Newby said the well appears to be very good.
Nearly 700 athletes entered the second annual Texas Relays as events opened in Austin. The two mile relay saw Kansas Aggies first, Illinois second, Haskell third, Texas fourth, in 7 58.4 to set a Texas relay mark. University hurdles winners included Guthries of Ohio State with a 16.2 second clocking in the 120 yard high hurdles. Missouri placed third in the same event as Simpson of Drake took runner up. A Missouri shot put win by Richeson aided by Vandacky and Cleergrtow. Leake posted a stand out time of 44 5 1 8 inches in the high jump.
A short report notes residents celebrating the state holiday with parades gatherings and civic events across communities. Local officials praised heritage and unity as residents marked the occasion with traditional activities and public tributes.
Snow and rain blanket the Panhandle with heavier falls on the South Plains. Wheat prospects brighten as moisture saturates soil, aiding a three year fruit yield streak. Officials note no damage from cold and praise conditions around Tascosa as favorable for crops and apples.
Swisher county wheat prospects rise to historic levels with expectations of a peak yield. The report highlights the county as a premier wheat region in the nation, noting extensive acreage and favorable conditions boosting anticipated production.
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