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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1926
Page
1
The article notes a sudden drop in cotton prices on Monday to low levels, affecting the U S cotton crop outlook at 17,454,000 bales and alarming farmers. It discusses political implications in Congress, contrasts with Coolidge’s stance, and touches on international leaders and historical parallels.
The new 135000 toll bridge across the Canadian river between Plemons and Stinnett will open next week, linking the North Plains oil fields to traffic from the south. It spans 2475 feet with 1 round trip dollar fares, 10 cent pedestrian and cattle fees, and 1 per ton for trucks.
Reports from Moore County indicate Cadman well results remain uncertain with figures ranging from 200 feet of standing in the hole to unconfirmed depths. Major companies note activity at the site as crews continue drilling and assess the feasibility of continuing operations amid fluctuating readings.
W S Farish head of the American Petroleum Institute told the University of Chicago conference that America has virtually unlimited fuel sources and improvements in fuel economy will offset cost increases. He said future fuel from oil shale and coal could be commercial once gasoline prices rise.
Texas bankers adopt a plan to form a $5,000,000 corporation to hold 160000 bales of cotton for eighteen months to restore normal conditions and withhold at least 1,000,000 bales, with credit backing from federal banks. Eugene Meyer and A C Williams promote the move as key to relief. In New York, Bertha Washauer and her daughter Dorothy commit suicide by leaping from an eleventh story hotel. A nurse and Dr. Bass identify them. the mother had a nervous disorder and insanity treatment noted.
A garbled passage describes a veto involving Texas game zone law changes with unclear names and dates. The fragment mentions opposition figures and potential political steps but lacks coherent details.
The readable fragments describe a Methodist sub-group reacting to rum detection devices and a machine related controversy. Names and places are unclear, but the brief suggests a church community dispute over new equipment and its implications.
A fragmented item discusses the Red River span project and related routes. The text references planning steps, agencies, and community input but lacks clear dates or organizations due to OCR damage.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied Ponzi a writ of habeas corpus and remanded him to Massachusetts authorities. A separate motion for rehearing in Harris County jail could extend his confinement by a month or more. The opinion holds the arrest by Deputy Sheriff George Lacy was trespass and not an immunity from trial.
Fragmented OCR note reports a klan attorney withdrawing from the defense of a U S jurist. Details are unclear due to garbled text but imply legal representation change and potential safety or procedural concerns.
Report notes minor tremors felt across parts of Missouri following a distant blast. No injuries reported as residents felt a light shaking and local officials advised calm while assessing the area for damage.
Mrs. Fred M. Wells recounted their honeymoon visit to a vast estate and was shocked to learn her husband was on parole from Inaene asylum. Superior Judge Hollzer voided the marriage after the disclosure of the asylum background.
Special squads of man hunters hunted a fiend who killed Miss Lily Croy 26 a schoolteacher and Mrs Mary Arden 47 at home with pistol shots. Toledo teachers posted a $1,000 reward while total rewards reached 2,600 to catch the killer. Police warned women to avoid dark districts unescorted until patrols curb the threat.
Two masked gunmen attempted a late night robbery at the North Amarillo post office located at 500 North Fillmore Street. Patrolman Jim Turner fired at the fleeing car, causing windshield damage as he pursued. The car, believed stolen, escaped into a dark street after shots were exchanged. no one was reported harmed and authorities praised Turner's actions.
In Chicago a shooting at a theater left two dead and eight injured. Detective Walter Wiley provided protection and investigation as authorities pursued the shooter, while Albert Sebel, a theater worker, remained a central figure in the case. The incident followed a heated confrontation and ongoing manhunt.
Court issues final closing sesqui order in a summarized docket entry with terse phrasing and limited details. The fragment cites a JC case and a reference to a See og ae, indicating a procedural closing step in the legal matter.
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