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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
11
A mixed update covers storm impacts near Key West and Florida coastal towns with service restoration efforts underway and light damage reported. It includes stock market movements for GM and other leaders, plus commodity quotes for potatoes butter and eggs in Chicago trading circles.
Regional livestock and grain prices show declines in cattle and hog markets with buffaloes steady, while Chicago prices push higher on opening trades. Kansas City cash grain markets list wheat and oats ranges as traders monitor demand, and New York stocks rally at the open led by large industrials and DuPont.
In New York on October 21, foreign exchanges were steady with Britain at 4.847-16 and 4.8415-16 on cables, 60 day bills at 4.80 percent. France at 2.9814 and 2.99, Italy at 4.5974, Belgium 2.791, Germany 23.801, Tokyo 48.8144, Montreal 100.00. In Chicago poultry markets on the same date, alive birds steady with fowls 18 to 23 1/2 cents, springs 19 to 21 1/2, turkeys 80, roosters 18, ducks 25, geese 18.
President Conn led a conference with public advisers weighing a tariff review. The White House study suggested maintaining tariffs to protect American living standards, while officials noted no move to lower them. The American section of the International Chamber of Commerce issued a report aligning with higher protection, implying tariff defenses amid the conference.
A collection of short items from across the nation including James Maurer advocating healthier workers through leisure, a 150 mile swim by Lottie Moore Schoemmell, Nina Wilcox Putnam’s divorce defense, the Harvard professor's wife will diamonds cast into the sea, Ann Harding wedding at the Little Church Around the Corner, Scottish immigration concerns, and Mrs. E. E. King’s African safari and big game hunt.
The rooming house at 1008 Pierce Street, built for Miss Nannie K. and Mary Ann Doby by contractor Jess Fowlkes, will be ready for occupancy within the next week. The two story brick structure measures 30 by 40 feet and is described as modern throughout.
Fragmented OCR reports partial details on service disruption and recovery hopes. Readers learn that restricted service should be restored in parts of the island by tonight, with officials monitoring the situation and outlining affected areas.
After a 96 mile an hour storm, Havana faced widespread damage and fear of looting. Buildings suffered loosening plaster and broken windows while firemen ambulances and nurses aided casualties. Police and troops patrolled streets under President Machado’s orders to deter looting.
The fight between church and government in Mexico continues bitterly as Archbishop Pietro Vera of Puebla, ten priests, and twenty five parishioners are detained on charges of conspiracy. Soldiers guard the military prison while crowds threaten the jailed clergy. History notes anti religious conflicts grow dangerous.
The Hoot Owls go on air at 10 pm from WQAC Gish radio in Amarillo. The volunteer group invites dime or quarter donations to fund radios for shut ins. The program features Wade's Collegians from Tampa along with local acts and a police department sign up as 100 percent owl members.
M. M. Hicks of Topeka is named the new manager of Yellow Cab Taxi Company in Amarillo. Hicks brings years of public transportation experience and has installed a triply monitored operation to protect passengers and record every trip.
Regular monthly meeting of the Boy Scouts Amarillo Council Court of Honor to be held at 7 30 tonight in the district court room at the courthouse. Eagle Scout rank to be awarded to Billy Tucker. An impressive ceremony for the district in Amarillo Tuesday night December 24 with Scouts attending from Canyon Nereford Tulia Claude and Amarillo.
City inspectors report most dairies comply with ordinances though grade A milk is limited to five local dairies. Requirements include cement floors health certificates steam sterilizers and separate bottling rooms. The monthly tally lists numerous inspections complaints conferences and tests across food meat and dairy sectors with several permits revoked and wagons and plants inspected.
Construction on a three story building at 903 Polk Street for Fair Furniture is progressing after a delay caused by material shortages. Owner Miss Nannie K Doby, in Dallas, lists the project with an estimated cost of 48000. W T Fakes and other Dallas businessmen head the contracting team confirming plans for brick and stone trim and special interior decorating.
A young man named David Clark was turned over to Potte county officials to await trial on burglary charges. Detective M. Scott arrested him last night. In his room valuable overcoat and scarf were found and identified as property of a downtown hotel owner. Clark claimed railroad employment.
An advertisement touts a clean healing liquid that clears pimples blackheads blotches and skin irritations. Zemo is marketed as a topical astringent for skin and scalp, available at druggists for 60 cents and one dollar.
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