This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1925
Page
4
The piece notes Chicago gun killings totaling 226 in 217 days and describes a chain of murder-for-hire payments from $300 to $50. It also mentions two hangings in the last year and a Joliet prison break where 28 prisoners fled and none recaptured, including ten murderers.
The Globe reports Amarillo plans to raise between 50000 and 75000 to provide a Rock Island terminal site. The project will bring four main rail lines into the city, attract 300 to 400 new families, spur rapid growth next year, and fund a new water system. The coming year is expected to boost business and employment as the railroad construction proceeds.
A 1925 McNaught Syndicate piece details petty thieves in the Forties around shady hotels and lunch rooms, describing stool pigeons, heat-faced crooks, payroll grabbers, and a jargon of the era. It profiles a German waiter Leon living in a Long Island apartment house and reflects on the home-building value of migrants despite crime.
Wednesday schedule lists dozens of radio stations across the nation with evening programs. Notable entries include orchestras like the Green Goddess in Denver KOA and citywide concerts on WJAR WNYC WABD, with times from 6 to 11 PM and mentions of news weather and specialized shows.
Leland Abbott notes two brick business buildings on Sixth street highway west of Carolina avenue. He and M Haneosck start work today on a new building for a Piggly Wiggly store as the western San Jacinto business district experiences a boon.
Rosalind Nash quits her stenographer post to join a cabaret, faces disapproval from Madeline Browning, and weighs marriage offers from Nicky Blake while Allen Norris offers office work. She accepts the job, says goodbye to cabaret life, and Mr. Rogers reflects on her change and her decision.
Rosalind confronts Dorothy about leaving the Tivoli and plans to take an office job downtown. She rejects Nicky Blake’s money and social pressure, asserting she values respect over wealth. Dorothy weighs her worth and future usefulness. Tomorrow: Starting Anew.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.