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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1926

Page

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Frisco Police Seek Two Young Gunmen After Taxi Heist

Police in San Francisco raid efforts to capture two maniacal gunmen linked to a taxi cab base of operations in Coast City. The spree left three dead and five wounded after robberies and shootings across Saturday night and Sunday.

Associated Press San Francisco National Guard Walter Swanson Louis Fernandes Jack Duane C. W. Johnson R. A. Hayden Johnson Michael Petrovich Petrovich Avin Anderson Steve Walker Walker Special Swanson Alee Michael Enether

Auto Race Entries Pouring In at Tri-State Fairgrounds

Entries are pouring in for a big race program at the Tri-State fair grounds starting Saturday. Eleven cars were entered by telegraph yesterday with drivers such as Johnnie Lee Chester Gardner Ray Gardner John Lindsey Babe Stapp and Harry Milburn among others. The event is to benefit the Tri-State Fair as organizers announce plans and officials prepare to supervise the program.

Tri-State Fair Grounds Telegraph Johnnie Lee Ray Che Qer Gardner Fred Roberts Rex Edmunds John Lindsey Harry T. Milburn Babe Stapp George B. Fanders Fred Frame

Queen Marie honored as a symbol of benevolence and politics

The article sketches Queen Marie’s planned public reception and donations for benevolent causes, while noting the crowd of voters aims to honor her. It also touches on social stray topics, including a car incident involving Mrs Senese and a judge’s remark about runaway behavior.

Marie

Weather alert and army parade disrupts county fair

The fragment mentions a weather alert and army activity affecting a local event. It notes disruptions at a county fair with unclear details about dates or who is involved. Further readable facts point to authorities issuing notices and potential safety concerns.

Randall to Pave Highway Alone from Canyon to Amarillo

Randall county will pave the Canyon to Amarillo highway without Amarillo help. Dr. J A Hill of West Texas State Teachers College chaired the highway committee and announced a county wide bond election after an attorney general ruling blocked separate road districts. Canyon business leaders plan a vote date after a second meeting, with Judge W H Atwell of Dallas speaking. A Rock Island right of way fund appeal was made by Judge C W Crudgingston, and Red Cross director Harry Shelton discussed Amarillo membership plans opening November 11. Canyon students Mae Slack and Herschel Coffee performed two violin numbers.

Randall County Canyon Amarillo J. A. Hill West Texas State Teachers College Attorney General's Department Hill W. H. Atwell Dulas Atwell America Rock Island W. Crudgingston Harry Shelton Red Cross Misa Mae Slack Hirschell Coffee

Final drive underway to finish Rock Island honor fund

A final drive aims to raise about $70,000 more to complete the Rock Island honor fund. Committees from the Board of City Development and the Chamber of Commerce are visiting the city and report success with donors increasing their subscriptions to meet the pledge.

Rock Island Board of City Development Chamber of Commerce Amsrike Acreme Bork

Amarillo Pipe Shipment Is Largest Yet

Galveston reports a massive incoming cargo on the French liner Sonora from Havre totaling 600 tons of iron pipe for Amarillo city water works. The shipment would be one of the gulf port's largest pipe imports.

Associated Press Galveston Gulf Sonora Havre Amarillo City

Rush Plans for Fete at Borger

Amarillo booster trip to Borger celebrates the arrival of the first Santa Fe branch train from Panhandle on October 16. C C Goodwin leads preparations with business leaders. brass bands, decorations, and many Amarillo vendors expected. Heavy rain could delay the heavy loaded train if the roadbed becomes soft.

Amarillo Borger New Santa Fe Panhandle C. C. Goodwin Santa Fe

Miss America to appear at WDAG program tonight

Local WDAG station plans a program featuring Miss America contestant Mise Norris Buallverd. The event includes visits by Caley Adewe and other cast members, with performances announced to take place on stage and audience participation expected.

WDAG Martin Broodenet Mise Norris Buallverd Caley

Amarillo Plans $46,000 Community Chest Drive Next Month

The Amarillo Community Chest aims to raise 46000 starting November 15 with Martin Jarett in charge. Directors and representatives from the Welfare Association Lay Nursery Salvation Army and other groups prepared a budget and expect heavy fall and winter need.

Amarillo Community Chest Welfare Association Lay Nursery Salvation Army Martin Jarett Jarett Mr. Jarett Newt. Riggs Allen Party

Mrs Hornsby's Funeral Rites Await Rogers

Funeral services are planned for Mrs. Hornsby with Rogers to attend. Details on date and location are incomplete in the fragment.

Mrs. Hornsby Rogers

Teagle Visits in Field Again in Amarillo

Walter Teagle president of Standard of New Jersey arrives in Amarillo from Dallas on a private car. W. S. Farish of Humble leads the Houston subsidiary party and American Petroleum Institute member joins. Local Humble officials join the field inspection north of the city before a planned Santa Fe return.

Walter Teagle Standard of New Jersey Amarillo Fort Worth Denver Dallas W. 8. Farish Houston Humble Santa Fe Teagle Mr. Farish Farish Haw Teag'e

Smoking rooms for women on interurban cars

A fragmented notice describes facilities for women passengers on interurban trains, detailing smoking rooms and seating arrangements. It references Fort Worth and urban transit, but text is garbled and many specifics are unclear.

High Federal Officials in City Refuse Comment on Mission

Reading from a damaged page, officials offered no details about their stated mission. The presence of multiple federal figures attracted interest, but sparse information limited public understanding of objectives or scope.

Lower Scale Being Worked Out for City

A planned reduction in local gas rates will apply to large industrial users and not to domestic customers. Amarillo Gas Co manager Henry Brown said a new rate scale is being finalized and could be announced before December 1, with substantial reductions expected for big industrial consumers. Business leaders expect the move to attract new industries to Amarillo.

Henry Brown Amarillo Gas Company Mr. Brown Brown Chamber of Commerce Amarillo

Pershing Cheered by Vets at Philadelphia Legion Meet

General John J. Pershing addressed the American Legion convention in Philadelphia after veterans greeted him with applause. He emphasized meeting fellow World War I comrades and renewing associations as the event proceeded with parade and speeches in October era.

Philadelphia American Expeditionary Force Pershing American Legion Legion America

Texas Arkansas Farm Meet Set for Saturday

Farmers from Texas and Arkansas plan a joint meet this Saturday at the county fairgrounds. Organizers say events include livestock judging, crop displays, and a small-bore rifle shooting contest for 4H members.

Texas-Arkansas

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