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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
2
Chicago May 26 Prices for corn soared in hours as frost and unfavorable weather signaled crop losses. December corn leaped to 994 cents from 9144 cents, while September wheat rose to 11 50, up from 1491 to 1494 cents.
Wichita and neighboring markets report cattle bulk at 11.35 to 14.4, calves 400 among 1,800, hogs top 11.60 with 1,409. steers and heifers, cows and veal calves range 3.50 to 9.50. In Newton City Kansas cattle 11,000 head, calves 2,000, hogs 1,409. tops include steer prices around 10.25 to 11.60, veal 8.50, bulk hogs 11.15 to 11.85. sheep lambs 10 to 18. Stockers 3 to 5.00.
Trust Siouie markets report mixed livestock pricing on May 24 with beef cattle and vealers showing varied values. Pigs and sows trade around 11 to 12 dollars. cattle include flow beef steers 9 to 10.25, light yearlings 11, cows five and above, canners three, vealers up to 9.40. Sheep steady at 8.9 with Missouri spring lambs at 15 and Kentucky Tennessee springers at 15.56, calls 11.50, light clipped ewes seven, heavys six.
Chicago market report shows hogs 63 000 head with top at 12.85 and various hog classes ranging 11.25 to 12.35. Cattle 18 900 head steady with steers up to 11.25 and feeders 6.50 to 7. Vealers around 9.20 and sheep 14 000 head higher with California springers at 16 and clipped lambs 12 to 13.
Open high low close data for May July September contracts across corn oats rye and livestock futures. The table lists prices and percentage changes with figures for lard ribs bellies and related commodity groups, reflecting daily market activity.
Local poultry and egg prices listed with hens leghorn broilers straight byreds and petit ig Aae oe. Includes old tom turkeys and fresh eggs with tag 27 cents. Stock numbers and dock signals accompany the brief purchase guide.
Market notes show cotton futures steady with slight declines and spot prices little changed. Concurrent listings cover wheat barley oats millet and assorted grains along with chemical and industrial quotes, reflecting a broad commodity snapshot from New Orleans and New York markets.
The three month old infant Indy W Carlisle Jr son of John R Carlisle a railroad man of San Angelo died yesterday at the home of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs M Jordan 1912 Fillmore street The baby had been in their care since shortly after his birth and following death the body will be shipped to San Angelo for burial with arrangements by Griggs undertaking company
H H Scheuler of New York addressed the Amarillo Advertising and Salesmen club at the Amarillo hotel describing a city recreation and playground system cheaper than annual gum spending. He cited crime reduction and broader benefits, and the club endorsed the proposal. Orla Allen summarized the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World meeting in Houston.
In Memphis at the Hillcrest tournament, players from Amarillo overwhelmed local hopes as the Amarillo squad took 9 of 13 matches at the Memphis course noted for hazards. The Mowinhis club invited Hillcrest for a return meet soon.
The body of a young woman identified by relatives as Gwyneth Erica Morgan, daughter of Lord Tregar, was found in the River Thames near Wapping. She vanished around mid December.
Friends of Hugh Tull wired a telegram to the Plainview chief of police to arrest him for auto theft. The arrest appeared on the police blotter and a Globe reporter used the note to tell the story. Tull had committed no offense and the jokers were warned to hide from the Amarillo police and the reporter.
Mrs Mattis Richards, who drew Amarillo support for cancer treatment, arrived at Mayo Brothers san itarium in Rochester after a long trip. She has been examined by Mayo clinicians and expects a definitive plan for treatment. Richards is on two meals daily and staying near the hospital to save costs. She has written to The Globe and to Mrs H M Osborne since departing.
A hazy note discusses a trip from Amarillo to Los Angeles in three days. It mentions Oscar Grove traveling from Amarillo to Los Angeles and notes Great Cooper claiming his brother W. N. Cooper made a similar claim. The item also records social visits and community updates in Amarillo, Texas including Mrs. Gray's illness and Mrs. Meador’s teaching role in Pampa.
Captain Dubois, youth fl commander of the French outpost at Rouley, tells United Press of a desperate three month defense against Morrocan and Riffian forces. The 34 man garrison fell to 16 by relief, with savagery by the attackers seen as provocation to endure and retaliate.
Andrew Volstead told United Press in Granite Falls that Ontario beer is a temporary phase in Canada’s liquor problem and that Canada will likely enact a nationwide prohibition similar to the United States. He cited local option repeal and the eventual move to total prohibition as a historical pattern.
Lincoln Andrews, chief of prohibition enforcement, announced here today that U S 10 operations against rum running and related illicit activities will be extended to the Pacific coast with intensity equal to that on the Atlantic.
Mike Hollander reports his bulldog Auto Kin was killed by a man in a coupe yesterday afternoon. Mrs Hollander saw the approaching car and shouted but the driver fled, leaving no plate number. The Globe party and club business will be discussed at tonight’s meeting.
Dayton Tenn May 25 John T Scopes a high school science teacher was indicted by an Allea county grand jury on a charge of teaching evolution in a public school in violation of the Tennessee law. The judge set July 10 for the trial in Dayton. The grand jury action followed a preliminary hearing two weeks earlier when three justices of the peace bound Scopes for grand jury consideration.
In Columbus on May 23, W. J. Bryan attempted to speak at a Presbyterian fellowship gathering. A waitress, Helen Miller, ordered him to sit and wait until others were served, then he yielded and resumed after the corner diners ate.
All rural schools except two in Potter County shut down as the term ends. Crawford closes Wednesday and JY finishes June 15. Washland hosts a social closing event while Si.rane plans a program.
Former Circuit Judge George H. Williams of St Louis accepted appointment as United States senator from Missouri and thanked Governor Baker for the selection. He promised to represent the people of his native state to the best of his ability.
Hereford merchants discuss launching a modern hotel at once and backing a county fair. The chamber plans focus on securing prizes for Deaf Smith County Fair while secretary T. D. Moss attends the state secretaries meeting in Marlin this week.
Delegates at a labor meeting in Amarillo hear Champions of agriculture claim the land as great producers of milk pork and eggs. Lee Satterwhite’s gubernatorial bid looms as Culwell presents a speech he forgot to deliver. Committees and officers are named for the session with many named attendees from Texas towns and cities.
H Rachel of Denison, president of the Texas State Federation of Labor, urged organized labor expansion at the 28th annual convention in Denison. He noted past financial hurdles now resolved, called for support of the labor press, and described improving building trades conditions locally with wide employment.
The jury in the Collier case, charged with killing Elzie Robertson, has been selected and opened with statements. Mrs. Frank Collier and her daughter Mary Frances face trial while Mrs. Hattie Robertson arrives to recount the slaying details. Collier is free on bail pending appeal.
The piece reflects on names given during wartime and how memory fades. It notes how titles and nicknames endure beyond the people who held them, contrasting British ranks with French titles and a near-forgotten queen’s mispronunciation. It hints at the lasting impact of language and names long after battles.
An American traveler REGINALD VANDERBILT requested the Star Spangled Banner in a German restaurant’s orchestra. The crowd refused to continue the hymn amid tense, possibly dangerous, reactions. The incident contrasts with memories of anti German sentiment during wartime and hints at broader national frictions.
The text notes a factory opened March 1 employing about 100 workers, organized by J L. Wines of the Garment Workers union with a signed contract and good conditions. It mentions Federal Labor Union 17787 of Sherman, a coffee roasting plant union under the AFL label, claimed as the state’s only local of its kind. Vice presidents C A Weber Beaumont View Weaver Wa co R M Means Nallas and Mina Hoone Fort Worth report good conditions but cite attendance as the main union issue.
Amarillo Typographical Union hosted visiting federation of labor members with a smoker at Labor hall. Attendees included Seth Brown of Indianapolis, G. W. Fisher, G. A. Wilson, Claude Canterbury, William Rice, E. V. Aten, L. P. Head, H. R. Peace, W. Murray, El. Hayes, and Carl Wright. Local members assist visitors in Amarillo.
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