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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1925
Page
2
Hogs 28,000 strong with packing sows at 0.975 to 10.20, killing pigs 12, heavy hogs 10.80 to 11.25, medium 11.10 to 11.40, light 19.75 to 11.35. Cattle 13,000 with draggy trade and healers 12.50 downward. Sheep 10,000 steady native lambs 15 to 15.25, feeding lambs 15.25 to 15.59, fat native ewes 6.50 to 7.75.
East St Louis auction numbers show 17 000 hogs steady with bulk at 11.40 to 11.50. packer sows 9.75 to 19. Cattle 7 500 steady with native beef steers 9 to 10 50. cows 4 25 to 5 25. western steers 6 90. Oklahoma cows 3 to 4. native canners 2 85 to 3. bologna bulls up to 5. Light dealers 32 13. Sheep 2 690 with no early sales.
Oklahoma City on November 3 shows cattle prices steady with grass feed steers at 7.75, est cows 5.50 to 6.59, butcher cows 4 to 5, earners and cutters 2.50 to 3.59, calves at 7, hogs weaker with top 10.99.
Kansas City market totals for cattle calves hogs and sheep show dull to lower trends. Cattle include top steers at 311 grass fat cows 4 to 5.60 heifers 5 to 6.50 canners 3.15 to 3.75 veals 12. Hogs lead with bulk 10.50 to 11.05 pigs up to 11.60 packing sows 9.50 to 10 stock pigs 11 to 11.59. Sheep slip with lambs 14.76 to 15.10 and native ewes at 8.00.
Fort Worth cattle listings show a mix of calves, heifers, stockers, fat cows, and yearlings trading in narrow ranges. Hogs remain steady with top hogs around 11.25 to 11.50, sows 11.50, pigs 11 to 11.25, while sheep and lamb offerings hold steady with lambs near 10.50 to 13 and wethers 7 to 8.
Wichita Kansas November 3 livestock sales show cattle at 5.85 to 7.75 for stockers and feeders with short feeders at 5.59. Butcher cows and heifers range 3.75 to 6 and top veals at 11. Hogs at 11.10 top with packing sows at 9. Sheep light at lambs around 14. Prices steady across cattle and hogs.
Wheat no sales reported. Corn No 2 mixed 83 14 to 84 cents. No 2 yellow 83 to 84 cents. Oats No 2 white 40 to 40 1/2 cents. No 8 white 39 to 39 1/2 cents.
Fresh upturns in wheat values follow reports of rising miller demand from Liverpool and poor weather in Canada Argentina and Australia. December and May futures moved higher with December at 1.51 and May around 1.47. Corn and oats mirrored wheat gains, with December corn rising to 74 to 75 and oats up to 35. Provisions also climbed as grain strengthened.
Dan Stephens, 63, Fisher county Deputy Sheriff, was convicted of murder by a jury in Sweetwater Texas for killing his son in law Otha Martin on the Roby courthouse steps in March 1924 before a trial on a statutory use charge. Notice of appeal has been filed.
Market item from Amarillo lists hens leghorn hens broilers with weights 24 percent under and 2 percent springs over. Includes roosters ducks geese no. 1 hen and tom turkeys at 20 cents. Butter price 18 cents. Seed bead price 8 cents.
A. B. Stroup resigns as deputy administrator of federal prohibition forces effective December 1. He cites Detroit as the wettest city he has served in and warns the law is openly violated here. He blames staff shortages and says the blind pig problem cannot be controlled even with many agents. He notes his churchgoing routines and describes encounters with women offering to guide him to illegal drink operations.
Greenwich Conn Nov 3 Actress Constance C Bennett 22 daughter of Richard Bennett married Philip Plant step son of Col and Mrs William Hayward of New York here today The groom is adopted son of the late Morton F Plant Mrs Hayward widow Bennett had previously wed Chester Hirst Moorehead on June 16 1921 but the marriage was annulled she said she married the student on a dare.
Dallas reports an alleged murder plot against defendant Jim Kimbrough, a negro, during his trial for the slaying of farmer J P Robinson. Officers searched entrants and guards stood at courtroom doors as jury selection proceeded. Robinson was shot after ordering Kimbrough off the farm last September.
Pastor W. C. Garrett of the Second Baptist church will preach at the church each evening this week at 7 30. The public is invited to attend all of these services.
A historical report describes public sentiment after Colonel Mitchell, seen as a bold fighter, is declared not guilty repeatedly by a comic opera board. The piece notes women’s fear of rats and snakes contrasted with a ranch scene showing a woman killing 140 rattlesnakes, portraying primitive life.
Hereford reports firm plans for a twenty room Cordova hotel extension by owner W. M. Cogdell. Architects approved, brick structure with private baths and steam heat. Contractors to bid November 14 as commerce group ends hotel dispute for 1925.
Voters in New Jersey New York Kentucky and Virginia elect state legislators while Pennsylvania fills one state office. In New York and Ohio constitutional amendments are on the ballot. Boston sees a seven to three party mayoral race after a large field. Kansas City Indianapolis Pittsburgh and San Francisco also vote on local contests including a street railway purchase in San Francisco.
Governor Smith campaigns across the state as 1,260,000 voters weigh the mayoral race between Tammany backed James J. Walker and Republican Frank D Waterman. Voters also consider four constitutional amendments including large public improvement bonds and judiciary reforms.
The San Jacinto Civic club secured free mail delivery for a large suburban area, aided by a detailed territorial map and inspection by Post Office Inspector M R Johnson. Key advocates included Dr W M Curl and Forrest Warren, with a lamp-canvassing committee ensuring street-light requirements were met. The program marks a major growth milestone for Amarillo’s Greater suburban link.
New York report says Mrs Anne A Stillman denies marrying Fowler McCormick after her divorce from James A Stillman. She stays at Grand Anse camp with McCormick visiting. she claims age gap makes union unlikely. Court-ordered alimony of 7596 dollars a month continues until a money settlement is reached. attorney calls the World article a possible mistake.
The case centers on Milken liquor sold at bootleg prices in June 1923. Arnold J. Hellmich oversaw the eastern Missouri warehouse while William J. Kinney, kin of a state senator, acted as gunger to record withdrawals. Barrels were emptied into a shed, refilled with water, and bottled for illicit sale, with profits funneled through St. Louis retailers. Several indictments detail money transfers and planned shipments beyond Missouri.
A column quotes Bill Clifford and Bill Wiedman on a goose they shot at Bushland. A girl clerk laments silk stocking runs and disposal trends. Jim Whittington says he feels well enough to visit oil fields and plans a possible well. A widow criticizes water charges, noting 200 gallons used and a $1.50 minimum, calling the Globe’s service wonderful for the poor.
Washington accepts a delay as the funding discussion of Italy debt to the United States remains in abeyance while American commissioners study the 21 documents presented by Count Volpi. President and Mrs. Coolidge host a White House dinner for members of both missions.
The defense argues there is not one scintilla of evidence that Colonel Mitchell intended to discredit the military or disrupt discipline. They call the prosecution’s claim a farce and contend witnesses showed the opposite, stressing Mitchell’s obedience and lack of insubordination. The judge advocate concedes the statements attack key government agencies and the motion to strike out should be denied.
In East Bridgewater Massachusetts on November 3 Thomas F Moran an elderly farmer was shot and killed by James F Parker a 16 year old ward of the Children's Aid Society who was employed at the Parker mill. Parker fled but later surrendered to Brockton police. Moran reportedly scolded the boy for staying out late and ordering him to saw wood when Parker refused the boy shot him.
The Bushland school district suspends operations for another week due to diphtheria threatening 11 year old Warren Autrey. Autrey remains in critical condition at his Bushland home as the district plans to resume classes next Monday.
The Globe well in the Shamrock field has shut down after an estimated 30 barrels of output. Company officers may decide to give it a bump with nitro-glycerin.
In Brownsville Texas on November 3 a temporary injunction barred W T Eldridge Jr and Sugarland Industries from selling or agreeing to sell or otherwise transferring control of the Rio Grande railroad the 26 mile line linking Brownsville and Point Isabel to the Missouri Pacific system pending further court action.
Gene Howe reports a caller offered a pumpkin pie to Mrs Howe but she went to a neighbor and found no giver. She has rung many acquaintances with no answer about the pie and feels insulted by the confusion while hoping the caller will call again.
An old-fashioned box supper with all trimmings will be staged at Buchanan Street Methodist church Friday night at 7 30 by the Golden Rule Sunday school class. Everyone in the city is invited to attend and join in the festivities. Ladies are urged to bring well filled boxes and the men well filled pocketbooks.
Bruce Sullivan announces Sullivan Refineries now operates the Big Four Refinery in Panhandle. The panhandle plant will use 1000 barrels of oil daily and aims for 2000 barrels daily soon after improvements. The company also runs 600 barrel Dayton New Mexico and 500 barrel Clovis plants with Henry Wilkinson as president.
Floyd D. Craft is named the second Boy Scout field man in the Panhandle region. He starts November 15 and will assist H. F. James and Thomas H. Nelson in Scout executive work, bringing thirteen years of experience from Savensburg, Kansas.
President Coolidge expresses hope taxes can be reduced by over 300 million though a safe maximum awaits the next fiscal budget. Secretary Mellon floated a cut between 259 million and 300 million, yet he doubts the limit. Congressional estimates have ranged to 500 million.
Hanson Post No. 54 of the American Legion will hold a meeting at eight o'clock tonight. Important matters are scheduled for consideration and every member is urged to attend.
J E Bogue predicts Bogue Manufacturing will become a major Amarillo institution. O J Leveritt plans a quick return from appendicitis surgery. 2nd Pitman departs to escort M R Jacobs to an Arkansas asylum after a jail incident. M L Robinett to accompany to ensure order. Mr and Mrs Walter R Browne buy the Daily News Home at 2118 Hughes. A mill order for 200 barrels of flour from Havana shows Panhandle wheat shipping worldwide.
The Santa Fe plans new schedules effective November 29 cutting the LA to Chicago trip for No 22 to sixty eight hours and for No 10 to seventy five hours. Westbound trains incur minor changes while South Plains service expects major shifts including a 3 15 arrival from the south to improve Fort Worth and Denver connections.
Fort Worth Nov 3 The padlock plan to enforce dry laws in Texas and Oklahoma will be used liberally by Prohibition Administrator Major H H White who just returned from Oklahoma. Applications for injunctions against repeatedly violative establishments are under consideration. White says the padlock has proven highly effective in the East and should work in the South.
Robert Reidt known as the apostle of doom says the world did not end on February 6 and now predicts Armistice Day as the end of the present reign of peace He plans to move at least 300 miles inland from the New York metropolitan area to escape a predicted catastrophe in the Newark New Jersey report.
Martin Jarett says the opening of the Lubbock store is a grand success as customers respond well to the new location amid a double attack of pneumonia affecting the community.
Walter calls The Globe with a warning about high powered agents in Amarillo selling a Ford pledged share type. He and Cooper-Irvin Motor Co deny recommending the purchase and urge readers to beware to avoid loss.
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