26 Nov 1924
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1924
Page
1
European newspapers fear England will force Egyptian control over Sudan after paying $2.5 million for Stack’s killing and driving forces out. French press warn of a world court exclusion while Britain moves to dominate Egypt and Sudan amid tensions.
Frederick C. Taylor 21, brakeman on the Santa Fe, died from an accidental shotgun discharge while duck hunting twelve miles southeast of the city. His body will be sent to Lubbock tonight and thence to Levelland for funeral services. he leaves a brother, parents, and other relatives.
Good weather and crew efforts push Big Four oil refinery toward a December 1 initial run. Owner J. D. Wrather says the plant will begin operations two weeks ahead of the planned December 15 date, handling Panhandle pipeline crude.
Amarillo delegations head to the State Teachers association meeting in San Antonio with nine teachers and Superintendent W A McIntosh attending local educators will be honored Friday program by Miss Annie McDonald who will speak on Steps in English Composition. The Potter County grand jury adjourned until Friday morning.
Leo Koretz the master swindler believed betrayal by a woman led to his capture. Officials say he fled as Lou Keyte and lived near Halifax New York while an international search spanned the globe. Police seek his arrival in Chicago where they hunt for part of more than two million dollars amassed from oil promotion schemes.
The Amarillo Golden Sandstorm face the Wichita Falls Coyotes in a 2:45 p.m. Thanksgiving clash at Bivins stadium to cap the 1924 pigskin season. Preceding the main game, ward school rivals San Jacinto and Tyler Buchanan street meet, with a silver loving cup to the ward school winner.
Austin reports a surge of university spirit as crowds gather for the A. and M. football game. The new memorial stadium, costing 500000 dollars, draws thousands on its first big test, with professors welcoming returning students and visitors touring the arena.
Oil spurts heavily from the Spurlock well after a bailer dropped in and was retrieved yesterday evening. The stricken oil column sits between 400 and 590 feet as crews manage heavy gas pressure and guard against a cave in while continuing efforts to make the well productive. The Spurlock is in section block Y Hutchinson county.
Amarillo family marks Thanksgiving after Mrs. Hancock regains sight in one eye following surgery at Northwest Texas hospital. Her 14 year old daughter Winnie, crippled by burns, funded most expenses by selling 400 paper flowers at 1 cent each. The Associated Charities provided care, food, and clothing, with a Thanksgiving basket planned.
H C Brock 57 years old died at Northwest Texas hospital after an operation and is survived by a wife and baby son. Funeral services will be Friday at 2:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church with Rev R Thomson. burial at Llano Cemetery. Brock was a Santa Fe trainmaster and veteran railroad man.
Canyon churches join for a Thanksgiving service at the Baptist church with Rev. W. O. Kunzt of the Presbyterian church delivering the sermon. The event aims to unite the congregations in a shared observance.
The Globe announces a new series of authentic crossword puzzles starting tomorrow. Featuring work from dozens of experts and champions, the teasers promise engaging but approachable challenges with full instructions included.
The forecast calls for fair and colder conditions tonight and tomorrow. Temperature records show identical highs of 54 degrees and lows of 3 degrees for today and the same date last year.
The FP Z Bishop Land company closed two major acreage sales near Dumas Moore county involving 4160 acres to a San Antonio buyer who will improve cultivate and employ tenants for scientific farming and 640 acres to an Amarillo purchaser who plans similar development. R O Colins and Bob Powell led negotiations.
Houston Texas November 26 the state prison commissioner N W Sayle ordered two captains a sergeant and several guards discharged from the Harlem State Farm at Rosenberg for alleged inhuman treatment of two white prisoners late Tuesday.
G C Ratliff of Amarillo and T A Hague of the Southwestern Wheat Growers association each claim to be the first Amarilloan to kill a trophy deer this year. Ratliff and two companions killed two deer in northern Texas, one a four point buck, while Hague took a 250 pound buck in the New Mexico mountains earlier this week. The two men may meet to compare notes before awarding the Amarillo Leatherstocking title.
Plans outline a Watkins Rebabbiting Service factory to be built here soon. Founder CC Ripley of Wichita says the plant will rebuild motors and employ about twelve skilled mechanics. The company already operates in Syracuse Seattle New York St Louis Memphis Waterloo Portland Toledo Atlanta Hartford Washington Wichita Indianapolis and Kingston Ont. Amarillo would be the smallest city to host a plant. Site details and other information are forthcoming as the Board of City Development supports the project.
The mandatory injunction hearing filed by Robert C. Pool against the city over a milk distribution permit was continued to Friday morning due to absence of counsel. Pool's permit was canceled November 17 after the city inspector found he was selling milk from dairies lacking city permits. The city commission upheld the inspector and city manager. The case may test city dairy ordinances and is watched by inspectors and local dairymen.
Lee Crawford of 692 Van Buren Street, found unconscious beside a wrecked car near Bushland, is much improved after suffering a badly broken jaw and minor injuries. He was found by Shannon Barton and taken to Northwest Texas Hospital where he works as a night watchman.
Potter Oldham and surrounding areas advance an intensive agricultural development program. County agent Harmon Benton M B Oates of Fort Worth and Denver railway and James A Bush head of the boards agricultural committee led a conference. Plans include lectures community meetings and model demonstration farms. Demonstrations will cover poultry feeding management dairy cattle and other farm activities.
F M Cropper of New York with Henry L Doherty interests held lengthy talks with Amarillo Water Board officials on securing a better water supply. Cropper will remain several weeks. Ross E Phillips to Kansas City for Doher ty meetings before reporting. The City Light and Water Co secretary said cooperation is planned and they may sell interests to the city if needed.
Joe Wayburn known locally and staying at the Oriental hotel was found last night at the Maverick rooms in a dope stupor with about 1300 missing. Chief Felice Clark Cain leading the investigation says Wayburn’s car was found at the Santa Fe freight depot and a search is underway to determine robbery and foul play.
The Texas supreme court denied a writ of error in the Humble Oil and Refining case, ruling that ownership of majority stock by Standard Oil did not by itself violate state anti trust laws. The lower court concluded stock ownership alone does not constitute a breach, and the high court let that decision stand.
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