19 Nov 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1926
Page
1
A volcanic eruption on an uninhabited Caspian island unnerves Baku residents as oil claims by Standard Oil are floated. The item blends dire visuals with US and Italian interests, including aviator feats and railroad expansion plans shaping a broader world scene.
Adolfo de la Huerta, ex provisional Mexican president now in Los Angeles, claims a 20,000 strong armed revolt is forming across Chihuahua Guanajuato Jalisco Durango Sonora Veracruz Guerrero Puebla to restore him to power. He says the U S neutrality laws will be observed and that officials know his position. Manifestos urging arms have surfaced in Chihuahua signed by Nicolas Hernandez claiming a revolution army division.
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A U.S. steamer is reported missing after a severe storm. Rescue efforts are underway but details on the vessel and crew remain limited as weather hampers search operations. Authorities urge caution for sailors and nearby vessels.
London report says George Bernard Shaw told the Associated Press he would watch the Nobel prize discussion rather than accept the prize money. He praised Sinclair Lewis’s Pulitzer stance and said he did not seek the prize, while noting he would follow the debate with interest.
Three men G. C. Mitchell F. L. Botsford and Roy Wendt face state and federal charges after allegedly breaking into the tin shop at 512 Tyler Street yesterday night. They were fined for drunkenness and disturbing the peace in municipal court and immediately rearrested on burglary charges. Arresting officers were C. S Mandy and K. L. Cone. The case is linked to ongoing bankruptcy litigation.
Miss Jewell Scales, long time clerk of the United States court in Amarillo, is named commissioner by Judge James Wilson. She succeeds Rollie Scales, who held the post eighteen years, and was sworn in yesterday. C. G. Spencer resigned to pursue other work. Scales is popular locally and noted for court efficiency and social prominence.
A ship explosion results in ten deaths and seventy nine injuries. The blast occurs near HALTIMONE and disrupts the vessel operations while investigators assess the scene. Authorities report initial casualty estimates and call for safety reviews.
A scarce item from Ormiston features a trunk of finery and a letter titled Dear Darling Man. The artifacts suggest a personal correspondence with hints of affection and secrecy. Further context remains unclear due to fragmented text.
The Burlington and Frisco rail systems won permission to build 202 miles of new lines in the South Plains Texas Panhandle. Main route Estelline to Castro County covers 182 miles with branches to Lubbock and Silverton, plus 27 miles by Frisco from McBain to Floydada. Texas Panhandle and Gulf bid for about 40% miles from Seymour to Tucumcari and Perrin to Fort Worth were denied.
Plainview residents celebrated a major railway news moment as Fort Worth and Denver announced authority to build lines on the South Plains. J H Barwise said construction could begin, with Burlington officials planning a monster November 24 celebration, signaling the city’s best day in years and sweeping excitement across Plainview.
Somerville New Jersey November 19 The state rests its case in the Hall Mills trial as prosecution delves into death by agents and the Beekman evidence while Mrs Hall and the Stevens brothers face continued questioning. Jane Gibson issues a hospital statement claiming witnesses faced money pressure.
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