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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
3
Chief Clark Cain states about fifteen to twenty new officers plus a new department to police the city when electric traffic signals are installed. A traffic squad will require a policeman at nearly every signal, led by a captain. The note ends with Fugene Field having eight children.
Paris March 27 The Briand government wins in the chamber of deputies with a 100 vote majority to postpone debate on financial matters and foreign debt settlements including the Washington agreement. The move delays discussions on key international debt issues.
El Paso was chosen as the 1927 convention city of the State Medical Association at its House of Delegates meeting. Dr. Joseph Gilbert of Austin was elected president for 1928, two years in advance. The group urged continued enforcement of the medical practice act to purge quacks and clean up the state.
Mrs Amanda Tinkle aged 71 wife of J W Tinkle died at 8 30 o'clock last night at the family home 101 Orange street after several months illness Funeral services will be held at the residence at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon Rev W M Lane presiding elder of the Methodist church will officiate Burial will be in Llano cemetery under the direction of Blackburn Funeral home
Heavy rains fell across the Panhandle and South Plains last night and today, with the heaviest amounts around Tucumcari, Dalhart, and Amarillo at about one and a half inches. Flooding occurred in Amarillo as rain began at 8 PM, and showers were reported along Rock Island and Santa Fe lines from Tucumcari to Woodward and beyond.
Four children of farmer Lafe Harris died when a stove explosion sparked a blaze at the Harris home seven miles north of Boone Iowa. Mrs Harris suffered facial burns while trying to rescue the youngsters. A 13 year old girl saved the youngest child, a 2 year old boy, but she herself was badly burned in the effort.
Stockholm May 26 A recent ruling requires long skirts to fall within six inches of the ground while court observers note most ladies wear trains. The fashion dispute highlights gender standards and courtroom attire in Sweden.
Fragmentary list mentions Amarillo Proauce Hens and Broilers with weights 1g to 2 pounds, Leghorns Elk Turkeys and Old Toms, plus mixed items like Butter and fresh cases. OCR appears garbled but shows poultry breeds and dairy items in a market context.
Markets in Amarillo Oklahoma City Fort Worth St Louis and Chicago show cattle and hog prices mixed on May 27 with steers trading around 5.50 to 6.50 at some markets while hogs range from about 12.25 to 14.50 and lambs around 9.50 to 17.50 in different regional sessions including feeding and stocker activity and variations by region.
Martin Hoover assistant pressman at The News Globe suffered a badly crushed hand when caught in the press this afternoon. He received first aid from Dr W H Flamm and was sent home. He is the second pressman this week to be injured, following Jack Kaether who had serious injuries in a car accident last week.
Rumors reach the Polish legation in Berlin that a counter revolt has begun in East Galicia. The Pilsudski government reportedly declares a state of siege in Lemburg Cracow Pramysl and other towns.
A series of brief quotes captures worker frustration and idle crews as rain halts drilling bids. The remarks touch on rig builders, cooking plans, field travel, weather dangers, newspaper inquiries, and cross-border experiences. No soldiers lost in the Delaware crossing is noted.
Wheat and corn values shown with grain, cotton seed oil futures firming through May 27. Poultry, potatoes, butter, and bonds listed. foreign exchange and New York stocks edge higher on opening as American Sugar, General Electric, and others lead gains amid rising demand.
Report from Galverton dated May 27 states unidentified burglars broke into the clothing shop of Monat and Bebernetein, making off with unspecified goods. Local authorities investigating the break in and searching for clues.
An accidental latching during an inspection caused a vault incident at Albany involving a prominent ice cream company leader. No further details on casualties or official findings are provided.
Mrs Margaret A Crossley 57 wife of J P Crossley died at 1701 Van Buren this morning at 5 following pneumonia. She leaves a husband two daughters Miss Montie Lue Crossley of Los Angeles and John F Kent of Columbus New Mexico two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be by Rev R N McCallum rector of St Andrews at the N S Griggs funeral chapel.
Rebekahs officiate with Woodman Circle and the Faster t Stars attending in a body while London considers adopting cowcatcher style devices on automobiles as a safety feature.
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