25 Nov 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1926
Page
1
William A. Jackson, 85, Gulf Refining tool dresser, escaped death at Signal Hill when a gas oil blaze trapped him atop an 84 foot derrick. He leapt into a slush pit below as flames and smoke enveloped him, surviving the plunge and landing unharmed.
The column critiques W. J. Bryan's sincerity and influence plus Stresemann's admission of funding a hostile press. It satirizes ascendant scientific gatekeeping, stock market zeal, and union regulation, noting high cotton prices and the futility of moral justifications in favor of the powerful.
Bob Heth of Galena Illinois announced a new commercial flying field to be built here with a mammoth hangar seven Waco type ships and other modern equipment The New Air company will operate from the Galena airport and run commercial flying aerial photography exhibition flying and a student school The location and opening date will be announced later
Local football clash set for today in Amarillo with winds expected to affect play. Officials confirmed the matchup will proceed as scheduled, despite rough conditions and potential disruption to passing and kicking games.
An Aggie football game is on today with high stakes as the team seeks a key conference win. The matchup features notable players and coaches, emphasizing offense and defense adjustments for the critical clash.
The 1926 proclamation designates Thursday November 28 as Thanksgiving Day asking citizens to pause from work and gather in worship to give thanks for blessings in a favored land. Governor Miriam A Ferguson affixes seal and signs on November 20, 1926.
The Rev. Lewis N. Stuckey of Polk Street Methodist led a Thanksgiving sermon this morning in the churchyard, praising brotherly love. Other speakers included leaders from nearby congregations as the community gathered for a shared service.
Local column notes a tall srrery ree and brief references to Malteo and meipar. The readable fragment hints at a dramatic display, with names and events awaiting clearer reporting.
More than 800 inmates from Mobile county hospitals poor houses detention homes and homes for the aged share a special Thanksgiving dinner funded by Rev A F Owens a longtime negro preacher. Owens began the annual effort forty five years ago as part of a grand jury assignment and continues to visit Mobile each year to collect food and money despite relocating to Selma to work with Selma University.
Wind and sandstorms from the northwest disrupt Amarillo crowds at the Metropolis course. Players struggle to see ten yard lines on the field while forecasts predict colder, drier air and possible freezing temperatures later today.
The article reports C U team invading S M U and corralling them in a battie encounter. Readable fragments emphasize competition between named teams with regional sports tone.
Washington reports mixed hopes as the United States and Calles government confront a growing strain over alien oil and land laws. The Mexican regime delays changes despite January 1 nationalization deadlines, while U S officials seek concrete cases to press diplomatic talks forward.
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