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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1925
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane surveys the stock market boom as 25 new NYSE seats boost seats to 1,125 and raise assets by 8.5 million. He notes frenzied trading, rising prices, and a sugar tariff debate with Cuba, plus a Cuba US air link and a dubious epilepsy cure from Lenigrad.
The forecast calls for Sunday to be fair and slightly warmer. Yesterday’s temperature extremes ranged from 30 to 55 degrees, while last year at this time the extremes were 2 and 72 degrees.
A Seattle fire on October 31 destroyed four buildings on autos row and likely caused about half a million dollars in damage with many vehicles believed destroyed. Firefighters fought the flames through the night as investigators examined the scene for the final tally.
Dalhart residents debate the value of a madstone linked to Mrs. Amanda Cade. Allen Edwards faces felony or misdemeanor charges based on whether the stone is worth over fifty dollars. The defense notes the stone’s mishandling and possible ownership, while the state cites its alleged life-saving properties.
Oil men report the Jake Phillips No. 2 well in Hutchinson county is the best showing in the Panhandle field at its present depth of 2817 feet. It is slated for deeper drilling this week while Phillips No. 1, west of it, yields about 340 barrels daily.
Corsicana Oct. 1 W A Dean a Kerens farmer is held on charges connected to the shooting of John A Atchison Navarro county farmer neighbor Acharison was hit by two loads of buckshot with one shot in the head and the other in the body he lies in critical condition in a local hospital
San Jacinto and East Amarillo celebrated Halloween with a nine block parade in Amarillo's western suburbs drawing over 5 000 spectators. Miss Vivian Dunn was crowned San Jacinto queen and Miss Mary Gray queen of East Amarillo. Coronations took place at the packed Methodist church. Attendants included Maxene and Maurece Crescent Mildred Cain Mildred Redmond and Blanche Harmon Bessie May King. The San Jacinto school feature led by Prof C C Walden showcased eight sections tracing local history from 1875.
Marlin Texas October 31 Mrs Doily Gameson was shot dead near town Saturday afternoon by an unknown assailant. She had been seen here shortly before the shooting and left in a car with a 10 year old nephew. She and her son are on bond in the earlier killing of Clayton Briggs found shot to death in her home weeks ago.
A fire that leveled the Panhandle Refining Company office in Olney killed J. N. Carter, 28, an office employee who was asleep in the building. The blaze also damaged the American Warehouse Co. storage facility.
The Globe condemns high rates in Amarillo and reveals alleged manipulation by a private water company. It cites costs to raise water from wells, compares with Lubbock, and critiques a proposed million dollar city takeovers to hand distribution to the private firm for profit.
Attorney General Dan Moody was reported to be in Greenville today. His purpose in visiting Greenville is unknown but it is assumed he was there in connection with the highway probe he is conducting. Chairman Frank V. Lanham of the highway commission and officials of the American Road company said they were without information concerning Moody's movements.
The North Amarillo Civile club will gather Monday night at 7 30 at Buchanan Street Methodist church. All citizens are invited to attend as civic and community matters are to be discussed and neighbors invited to join in the discussion.
Miss Florence Prentice a St Marys Academy student was seriously burned when her crepe paper Halloween costume caught fire at a Scott street dance. Doctors say she is in a coma with a rapid pulse and grave condition as flesh has fallen from her hands after the blaze was checked by wrapping in a rug.
Efforts aim to secure over 100 cars for the skeptics trip to the Panhandle oil fields Tuesday. The Amarillo Real Estate Board and Board of City Development collaborate with committees from both sides guiding the outing from the Amarillo hotel at 9:30 AM. The route passes Pantex and returns over well maintained roads for optimal field views.
The annual Amarillo Country Club Halloween ball drew the season’s largest crowd. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Flenniken won best dressed couple with Miss Edith Leeward taking best individual among young ladies and Wales Madden as best dressed gentleman. Prizes went to Evelyn Storm and Carlton Seales for the children. The event showcased lavish decorations and a revolving crystal ball, with special praise for chairman W. O. Gatton and assistants Mrs. Charley Hoover and Mrs. John Fain.
Col William Mitchell plans new allegations against the army general court martial hearing his misconduct case. He, Rep Frank Reid and Col Herbert White met to press for inquiries into events before the summoning of the court. The defense questions President Coolidge’s role as accusing officer, prosecutor and reviewing official, arguing a possible military law violation.
New York reports a dramatic rescue at sea as Capt. Hubbard C. Fish and the American Trader save officers and crew of the Norwegian freighter Elven after it risks itself to aid the Florio. The Florio's crew are later saved by Capt. Paul Greening and the liner President Harding.
Negotiations to settle Italy's war debt to the United States will open at the treasury department on Monday. The Italian debt commission is led by Count Giuseppe Volpi de Misurate and will arrive in New York Sunday. Italian ambassador Giacomo de Martini, Under Secretary Winston, and Ambassador Henry P. Fletcher will welcome the delegation.
Texarkana Arkansas Friday night gun battle left Sheriff Lish Barber dead and Deputy Bob Smith mortally wounded. Henry Adams was also wounded and held under guard as authorities investigate the shooting.
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