16 Sep 1925
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
1
Federal Council of Churches reports mixed progress from prohibition. Some gains in homes and savings contrast rising youth whisky drinking and public opinion must decide the issue. Commentary targets reformers, clergy, and the Navy inquiry amid war era debates. Continues on page two.
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Amarillo tonight and Thursday. West Texas also expected to be generally fair tonight and Thursday. Temperature readings show morning around 7 am near 67, noon near 84, with evening near 70. The year’s high and low thus far are 82 and 53 degrees.
New York results show State Senator James Walker backed by Tammany Hall and Governor Smith defeating Mayor John F. Hylan by about 100000 votes in the Democratic mayoralty primary. Frank D. Waterman captured the Republican nomination. Hylan may run independent. The Tammany ticket swept, and Smith called the victory comforting to Democrats.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cullum at 1 o'clock this afternoon. She weighs ten pounds and is described as full of pep and vigour. The proud father says she resembles him. Mrs. Cullum is doing nicely.
Senator Smoot and other Republicans rejected any link between France war debt settlement with Britain and U S claims. They urged a separate, unconditional U S action on France's debt, arguing no reference to the terms France may have reached with Britain should guide American policy.
Cato Sells, former Indian affairs commissioner, told Amarillo Kiwanis the Panhandle offers undeveloped land with strong resources including soil and water. He praised local efforts to attract conventions, the Tri-State fair, and new industry. Lydick Roofing opens a branch at 101 Tyler street with growth planned to 25 30 workers.
Rabat reports French troops have captured the El Bibane mountain range in French Morocco, a key Riffian stronghold. The gain comes as forces push to consolidate control in the Rif. Local forces tighten grip on strategic terrain amid ongoing operations.
A local plant may soon host a fleet of trucks and a crew, with Mr. Evans declaring the opportunities here are unbounded. The text references the Famous For Food Amarillo Hotel and The Panhandle's Meeting Place as part of the context.
The Tri-State fair beef cattle division is filled but will need more room as two large Shorthorn herds enter. Pleasant View Stock Farm Frisco submits fourteen head while W E and R N Peterson Justin Texas enter eighteen head, per morning entry blanks.
P A Henley offered a quart of his blood to spare Suzanne Crawford’s former husband Charles W Crawford, Houston businessman, but he died from a gunshot wound at Santa Rosa sanitarium. Suzanne Crawford admitted firing the fatal shot as Henley pledged support and sacrifice. He awaited the outcome at the police station, saying he would stand by her.
Amarillo officials plan an election this fall on raising the city tax limit from 1.30 to 1.80 to guarantee interest on 1.75 million dollars of water bonds. Mayor Lee Bivins and commissioners cite bond buyer requirements and legal protection, not new taxes. The measure would amend the charter and prevent emergency shortfalls while not increasing overall expenses.
Greta Mae Cayton is featured in a Tri-State exposition popularity contest ballot. The note praises her appeal while mentioning cattle care by Witherspoon and locations Kansas City and Wichita as context.
The Globe will provide inning by inning accents of the Fort Worth Dallas series starting this afternoon. Results will be posted on The Globe office windows and at Holman Drug and Fly Barton Drug Store No. 2. Call 3200 for updates if you cannot visit.
Fort Worth and Dallas start a five game series for the second half pennant with 3:30 p.m. starts and all games in rotation between cities. Tickets sold out quickly in both cities and special trains are planned. The Panthers hold a season edge but injuries may tilt the contest against the Steers.
Ray Shank shot his wife Marian and his 19-year-old son Paul in Denver today. He then tried to drown his daughter and himself in a bathtub. A neighbor aided Ruth as Shank fought back, later shooting himself in the head while asleep. Divorce papers found under Shank’s pillow suggest motive rooted in family friction.
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