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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
8
Kansas City and Oklahoma City livestock shows report steady cattle and hog prices with mixed demand. Chicago hog prices slip while cattle hold near steady. St. Louis and national markets reflect cautious trading as New York stocks open with narrow moves and renewed railroad optimism.
At the American Railway Association annual meeting figures show capital expenditures driving gains. Freight car loading rose by 187,410 in nine months, with a projected 3 percent yearly rise. Class 1 roads spent 629 million, up 10 million from 1926, suggesting 875 million for 1926. This outlays surpass all years since 1919 except 1923.
Pittsburgh report details a 25 to 30 cent cut in leading crude grades by key purchasing agencies. Prices listed for multiple regional grades include Jennings, Bradford, Keisler, Eureka, Buckeye, Corning, Cabell, Somerset and Ragland with changes of 25 or 30 cents. New Mexico crude also reduced at the wells by thirty cents, but Panhandle prices unchanged locally.
Phil Darnall announced plans to open a modern cafe on Thanksgiving at 109 Ninth Street. He has operated in Amarillo for seventeen years and a new 25 by 60 foot building with a lunch counter and dining tables will house the venture.
Attorney General Dan Moody ruled that the guaranty fund for failed banks holds a 75 percent claim as a demand deposit. The banking board may offset a failing bank's interest in the fund against its contributions due, with the bank's stake limited to any excess value.
The local weather bureau forecasts warm conditions tomorrow after a 23 degree low last night. Tonight will be freezing. A severe blizzard moved south from Montana and Colorado yesterday. The cold snap ends today with clear skies and rising temperatures from 24 to 51 degrees by afternoon. The Associated Press report cites Houston, Austin, Palestine, Dallas, Galveston, Corpus Christi, Port Arthur, and Brewerville readings.
Miss Ruth Perne and Malle Mill, famed ballad singers, perform on WDAG tonight from Amerie ot 00 Taylee Street. The event features the WRAG Bate eteties progress and a brief interlude by Petey te, with cover songs and a folk atmosphere.
A wounded witness describes hearing voices and seeing two men and two women near the scene. She testifies Henry Stevens and Willie Stevens were present, with a flashlight and shots heard as a mule fled. The testimony includes recognition of Mrs Hall and Mrs Gibson identifying the defendants. Electric lights for railway passenger cars and engines are to be introduced into India.
Benton Harbor Mich November 18 Extended litigation over the house of David centers on Benjamin Purnell leader of the colony captured in a raid. Attorneys say appeals will reach the highest courts while the state seeks to disband the group. Bail set at 120000 for two former girls in a criminal assault case.
Glen Ball and his eight piece band arrive from Colorado Springs to Amarillo and open Shamblin's Club Royale on Panhandle highway with a new program of latest dance music. Ball formerly directed with Al Moore's U. S. Marine Band and the group recently played a resort engagement in Colorado Springs.
The account describes Leahy bringing shovels and water and starting to dig the burial site. Martinez tests by describing rides near Ramsey’s home with Leahy pointing out the doctor’s house. Widow Ramsey testifies Martinez sought Ramsey for an appendicitis case and left to meet people, returning later.
The Palo Duro hotel will host a second dance this season on Saturday night with Wade's Collegians providing the music. Wade's Collegians are widely recognized in Amarillo as top dancers. The first dance drew a large crowd, and organizers expect an even bigger turnout this Saturday.
The Pajarita club will meet at 2 30 oclock Friday at Mrs M E Smiths home 1507 Fillmore street All members are invited to attend.
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