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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1926
Page
11
Kansas City and Chicago markets reveal cattle hogs and lambs trading with steady to lower tones. Wheat corn oats and soy follow regional shifts while beef steers and heifers hold near steady. dairy eggs and poultry steady with slight gains in some classes.
Senator Moses faces insurgent label for opposing administration on the world court and other issues. Stewart notes Moses is a conservative insurgent, respect for nerve and independence, with unusual cross party endorsements praising his renomination by New Hampshire Republicans amid intra party divides.
The article notes Niagara Falls erodes the crest at a rate of four to five feet yearly, with Horseshoe Falls retreating deeply while American Falls carry little water. Engineers warn the widening notch may turn the crescent into a hairpin shape, altering the spectacle for visitors.
The suit over a commission in Panhandle field property sales ends with a $45,000 out of court settlement. Humphreys receives half after $1,000 attorney fee, Steiner and Kelly divide the other half. the case was brought by M Humphreys.
Thirty six Maidstone Prison convicts sent to Camp Hill on the Isle of Wight for a restorative break praised as a refreshing change. They work briefly cutting timber, dine with other inmates, and attend concerts in a large hall. The move, described by The London Mail, is viewed as rest rather than holiday, with behavior rewarded after five years inside.
Rev. Gaston Foote told Amarillo Civic Club that Turkey trains daily for another war despite ruin from World War I. He described his eleven country tour and Holy Land highlights. Jack Adkins urged more graveyards for clubs in Amarillo and civic social focus.
Plans by the War Department to restore Fort McHenry Baltimore to its 1814 bombardment condition are approved to honor Francis Scott Key and the Star Spangled Banner. Wrecking is nearly done with funds allocated to rebuild the historic building and improve surroundings at the site.
Dispatches describe quiet in the Yaqui valley main town as Obregon era tensions persist. Military precautions were taken in Geaymar and Empaline against a threatened Vagel attack, but rebels withdrew. Rail travel south through Sonora halted at Mermeine for daylight crossing. Mori commands 460 troops after being deposed by Law Matus, while an unconfirmed manifesto by Matus calls for Calles resignation and Maytorena governor appointment with Obregon hostage threats.
Amarillo was asked to raise 1000 dollars toward a 6000 dollar fund to hire a paid secretary for the Postal Highway segment between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. Oklahoma City has contributed 3000 dollars. A noon meeting at the Amarillo Hotel outlined proposed work to the local chamber highway committee with attendees including Ed Overholser R A Singleterry M K Simpson Tom Roache and Groom Texas Mayor J W Knorpp. The highway corridor carries over 100000 tourists annually as part of the Transcontinental Highway No 66.
A lawyer questions a witness about oath understanding and she bluntly asserts I married a sailor the judge presiding.
The Federal Clothing Store at Feil street conducts a sale offering five dollars for any old dress or suit. The collected clothes will be given to the Salvation Army for distribution to American families in need. The sale starts today and runs through September 3.
District official EM Pettman notes 153 hunting licenses issued so far with a heavy demand expected at the October 15 opening of the duck season. He cites the burden on issuing offices and wardens who take a commission and supply hardware stores, while county clerks must maintain stock for their districts.
A Mexican banditry campaign targets Americans as Rosenthal, a New York financier, is abducted. The Cuernavaca district sees several similar acts prompting Washington protests. If U S policy shifts toward Mexico, it will reflect serious considerations amid Coolidge’s efforts to keep friendly ties despite land and oil law tensions.
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