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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1926
Page
8
Chicago and Fort Worth livestock market notes show cattle hogs and sheep movements, with prices in various categories. Regional reports include St Louis and Oklahoma City markets, plus poultry butter eggs and potato prices from Chicago.
The latest returns show Republicans and Democrats nearly tied in several states with notable pro prohibition activity. New York and Maryland governors faced wet platforms. Ohio backed dry, while Wisconsin and Nevada favored beer or modification measures. Missouri and Colorado approved similar referenda.
A report notes H C Adama contributed £5 to a local fund aimed at paving a block in the town. The article states the money will be added to the fund and used to approve paving work on the street between Watling Street and Piet Street, with an estimated amount of 948 to be allocated to remove a dangerous stretch.
A North Amarillo Civic Club committee told the city commission a viaduct to North Amarillo is a necessity and should be built as soon as possible. The commission noted preliminary work and three day traffic counts, and will outline how residents can help at a Monday night meeting at Buchanan Street Methodist Church.
A partial passage discusses material falling off of the normal party majorities, indicating shifts in political support and potential impacts on governance. No further context or specifics are provided.
United States Senator George H. Williams Republican conceded defeat to former Congressman Harry B. Hawes Democrat in the Missouri junior senatorial contest.
Maryland reporters say Gov. Albert C. Ritchie held a large lead over Addison E. Malliken with 51,274 votes separating them as 912 of 1,184 precincts reported. Malliken left Republican headquarters after declining to concede, heading home while observers doubted his chances.
The complete Massachusetts vote shows Butler, Republican, 469 261 while Walsh, Democrat, 524 216. For governor Fuller, Republican, 595 828 leads Gaston, Democrat, 407 501.
Returns from 6 567 of 8 334 districts show congressman William S Ware leading William B Wilson by 226 06 in Philadelphia area totals.
In Wyoming, with 515 of 685 precincts reporting, Republican Frank Emerson leads Nellie Tayloe Ross for governor 25 962 to 24 771. Charles F. Winter is assured reelection to Congress with a 9 365 edge over Thomas M. Fagan. Other GOP candidates appear set for victory.
Texas election officials report partial returns from 113 of 252 counties with Moody leading Moody 16 937 to Haines 6414 for governor. Prison amendment shows 27498 for and 12 against. Soldier amendment 26 649 for and 0 against. District amendment 30 214 for and 2576 against. Other local districts show scattered counts.
A damaged OCR fragment from an Indiana item shows partial phrases and numbers. The readable parts reference a name or event and a value but lack clear context or complete details.
Voters across Missouri rejected the liquor proposal with a 84 to 19 margin in St. Louis and prevailing counties. The measure failed statewide despite support from some districts, as counties overwhelmingly opposed it according to official returns.
Nevada emerged from yesterday's election with two questions on the ballot passing by large majorities. One carried a constitutional prohibition failure and the other authorized the state legislature to memorialize congress for a constitutional convention to alter the 18th amendment.
Early returns from 482 of 8512 precincts show repeal voters leading dry voters by more than two to one. In those precincts 13294 favor repeal while 6553 stand against repeal.
Helena Montana November 3 Repeal of the state prohibition laws appeared likely from returns showing 11 186 for repeal and 8 888 against from 572 of 1 481 precincts.
Wisconsin voters approved the beer referendum with 215,557 in favor and 97,362 opposed, according to the Associated Press.
Republican candidate for governor polled well across precincts with no local opposition. The report notes the vote by precincts focused on the two state races.
In Oklahoma, Democrats displaced GOP leaders in major departments as the state elected new top officials. R. A. Hefner defeated C. G. Clark for the Supreme Court seat held by Chief Justice George M. Nicholson, who did not seek re election. James Davenport won a seat on the Criminal Court of Appeals defeating Bruce Keeney.
An unclear OCR passage presents partial phrases about late reviews and various garbled terms. Key names and concrete details are not recoverable from the readable text. The item appears to be a damaged notes fragment with no coherent event or outcome.
A detailed roll of congressional election results across states and districts. It lists elected Democrats and Republicans in Senate and House races, naming key figures such as Caraway in Arkansas and Black in Alabama, with numerous district winners across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, California, and others.
A prisoner named Thompson fled toward the negro section pursued by Case and officers. Thompson ducked into a negro home but emerged as Case fired, trading shots and wrestling with the pursuing officer. Thompson was eventually recaptured, handcuffs applied, and the squad pursued him back to the station amid a noisy pursuit.
Congress man Marvin Jones told the Amarillo Real Estate board that selling Amarillo to industries requires direct contact with company heads. Walter S. Curlee of Wichita Falls praised the local board as an inspiration and urged building for the future. Wade's Collegian orchestra played at luncheon as Mr. and Mrs. Albert S. Brown performed vocal duets.
A county clerk report shows thirty four new mortgages filed by noon, above the daily average of about twenty five. Most are chattel mortgages on new automobiles, signaling prosperity as Amarillo men rush to buy cars. Local executives urge employees to purchase machines for savings and family outings.
Police report seven unclaimed bicycles stored at the city jail after random seizures over the past month. Names and details in the message are garbled, with several unreadable phrases and stray words.
Proceedings in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals include affirmations for Lawrence Hill Floyd Joe Ragusin Matagorda Leonard Brown Shelby Neal Craddock Harris. Reversals and remands for Elbert Boles Rusk L E Rowe Wichita Original opinion withdrawn and prosecution dismissed for Loraine King Jefferson Glenn Oakley Jefferson Rosa Commellie Jefferson Jack O’Rourke Jefferson E C Stalcup Jefferson. Appellants motion for rehearing overruled for Dan Stephens Nolan Frank Walker Harris. Anderson Jones Jefferson ruled without written opinion. Brief submissions by W G Reynolds Potter Sam Walker Potter J P Woods Eastland Jess Andrews Howard D L Mendosa Howard Bob Carvin Grayson W L Wilkerson Howard Charles Burleson Stephens Lige Gray Stephens J E Girvin Stephens.
Amarillo city commission ordered more paving of Grant street from Tenth to Twelfth with brick Twelfth street from Harrison to Tyler with brick and Line street from Georgia to Courtney with gravel City Manager Bartlett cited failure of property owners to sign paving liens as a cause of delay in the work.
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