22 Sep 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1926
Page
1
A chain of opinions covers Yaqui resistance in Mexico, Lloyd George optimism for European peace, and Rickenbacker’s flying potential. The piece argues for U S leadership in aviation training, cites Guggenheims support, and critiques unemployment costs in Britain while noting political tensions and public sentiment.
Amarillo launches construction on a city reservoir at Highth and Luckett streets. Kimbell Construction Company of euite A leads the project for a pipeline link to the distant Pale There coeyen reservoir twenty two miles away. Specifications and plans are by Weebeoe Biereied, consulting engineer of Keneoe City.
AP reports state wide after the hurricane in Florida's lower east coast many towns show rising death tolls. by sept 22 more than 400 dead 150 missing 5000 injured and 50000 homeless with property losses estimated 50 to 100 million dollars. martial law and national guardsmen patrol streets as rescue and relief work continues.
Ruth Anderson of Lexington described surviving the Miami storm after sharing shelter with a cat and snakes in a wrecked building. She and a friend floated on an improvised raft for two and a half hours before rescue, and five Lexington residents reported dead were later found safe.
Amarillo may adopt parallel parking on Polk Tyler and Taylor streets with angle parking elsewhere. A merchants committee proposes a one hour limit after studying downtown conditions. City commission did not act in Mayor Bivins absence but will consider the plan soon. The Coffees Shop at the Amarillo Hotel is famous for food.
A court denies the plea to delay the injunction hearing on the fight case. The proceeding moves forward with the Obtrage Cell matter and the athletic committee’s actions, while the defense seeks postponement as the case continues.
Two men, E. W. Pratt and C. E. Nixon, were arrested after their stalled car blocked a street in San Jacinto. Police say the merchandise found with them is part of a Roaring Springs dry goods loot, while Friona bank robbers remain unconfirmed. Authorities expect Roaring Springs and Spur figures to travel to Amarillo to seize the suspects and goods.
The Dixie series opener between New Orleans and Dallas was postponed due to rain. Over 1,000 Texas fans arrived on three special trains. Larry Gilbert led the Dallas team with plans to counter Beers with veteran Joe Martine. Dallas manager Saipe Conley withheld his starting pitcher name. Slim Love was the favored candidate to start.
Fragmentary OCR passage references dry chiefs, a territorial appointment, and a jailed or restive figure named Jockoon. The garbled text includes mentions of winter, New Olean, and various misread names, leaving the exact event unclear.
The News-Globe hosts a big party Thursday night for the Tunney versus Dempsey boxing match in Philadelphia. Announcers at the News-Globe building will provide blow by blow coverage via leased wire from ringside. Reports reach Amarillo and Panhandle fans instantly as the bout unfolds with Sixth street roped off and seats available on the court house lawn or in the street.
Wes-Tex Oil sells its Texas holding to A F Carter of New England Refining Boston for 1 600 000. The 104 acre Section 13 Hutchinson county site includes nine producing wells averaging 4000 barrels daily. Carter plans a New England subsidiary to further develop the Texas property. Other large Panhandle sales included Twin-Six and Shamrock interests at 1 500 000 each.
More than 5 000 attendees filled the Tri-State Fair gates on day two of the fourth annual exposition. Officials led by president J W Drudging ton expressed optimism for continued high turnout with monster fireworks, free vaudeville tonight, and racing programs underway. Horse races, band concerts, Old Settlers reunion, exhibits, and carnival features drew crowds including Boy Scouts and Travelers. Delegations from Washburn, Claude, Happy, Groom, Channing, Higgins, Dim mitt, Muleshoe and Tulia were expected by night.
Tom Johnson, convicted of murder for slaying Leonard Erdall, a former University of Minnesota football player, expressed despair at facing life imprisonment rather than execution. He claimed involvement in 1,700 crimes and said he wished to be hanged, lamenting that Iowa authorities did not transfer him for the death penalty.
About 200 to 300 dentists will assemble in Amarillo for the West Texas Dental Association annual convention. The yearly gathering, to be hosted by Amarillo members, is expected to be among the largest in the south, drawing West Texas, Western Oklahoma, and Eastern New Mexico delegates. Amarillo participants include Drs. Stevenson Rogers Reeder Dinan Younger Landers and Dodson.
Johnny Farrell of Mamaroneck defeats Dick Linnars 6 and 5 to reach the semi finals. Pat Doyle of White Plains eliminates Marshall Crichton 3 and 2. Harry Hampton defeats Tommy Harmon 6 up and 5 to play, while Walter Hagen leads Dick Grout 7 to 6 in the second round.
President Coolidge chats informally with Bruce Barton about questions citizens would ask if given the chance. The interview reveals a human side of the chief executive and notes how the public probes politics and travel limits.
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