Amarillo Globe Errors and Publication Details
The Amarillo Globe and Amarillo News publish evenings except Saturdays with Sunday morning editions. Circulation dates show a February 20, 1924 founding and post office entry under Act of 1879. Publisher is Gene Cowe. General Manager Wilbur C. Hawk. Subscription rates listed.
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Amarilo
Texas
Amarillo
Globe-News Publishing Co
Filmore
Gene Cowe
Wilbur C. Hawk
Those Who Would Wear the Crown
A column reflects on Jack Dempsey losing power due to dissipation and easy living and compares history to Gene Tunney's reign. It praises Tunney for fitness and self-control, predicting eventual defeat but not by the same fate, and ends with a warning that champions must master themselves.
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Jack Dempsey
Tunney
Dempsey
Oil land suits loom in Panhandle over title accuracy
The essay notes many oil related land disputes will rise from Panhandle parcels once granted to builders and settlers. It argues past lax mapping caused title errors and years of litigation may follow to correct them. Potential remedies to ease hardship for good faith purchasers are urged.
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Panhandle
West Texas
Civic indifference tied to national election turnout
John E. Edgerton of the National Association of Manufacturers cites 1920 and 1924 voter turnout to argue the nation has neglected its civic duties. He notes 57 million eligible in 1924, 29 million voting, a 51.2 percent turnout, and calls this an indictment of civic consciousness.
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John E. Edgerton
National Association of Manufacturers
United States
Just a Quaint Little Human Touch
Nebraska farmer's car stalls on track as train approaches. Engineer stops the train. The saved driver berates the crew for nearly causing a collision, then quips on human nature and ingratitude. Commentary on fault and self-justification follows.
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Nebraska
Heaven's Fair
True Wifely Understanding
Mrs. Hopper fears burglars and relies on her husband’s mock bravery. He pretends to share her fears but hides weakness, arranging for neighbors to stay with her in his absence. When she travels, he promises not to be timid but later recalls a single scare that nearly proves her right.
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Lars
Suspended Auto Theft Sentence for Hutchinson Youth
Barney Hampton, a Hutchinson county youth, pled guilty to automobile theft and received a three year suspended sentence. Judge Bishop explained the suspended sentence law and urged Hampton to reform. Hampton’s younger brother Enid was indicted but dismissed when the older brother took responsibility.
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Barney Hampton
Hutchinson County
Hampton
Bishop
Enid
Porridge Comfort Returns As Cold Weather Sets In
As chill returns, cooks turn to warm oats and dates with oatmeal or raisins with mush for hearty breakfasts. Local kitchens showcase simple staples like porridge and fruit to warm the day.
Benson Murder Case Characters Revealed
The cast lists Phil Markham district attorney Alvin Benson and associates in a New York murder case. Vance, the narrator, debates cigarette evidence with Heath and Markham as they inspect Benson's residence and search for a brunette housekeeper in a locked basement area.
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Philo Vance
John F.X. Markham
New York County
Alvin H. Benson
Wall Street
Anthony Benson
Anna Platz
Alvin Benson
Muriel ST. Clair
Philip Leacock
Miss St. Clair
Leander
Pfyfe
Paula Banning
Piyfe
Elsie Hoffman
Benson and Benson
Bigsby Ostrander
William H. Moriarty
George G. Stitt
Carrie
Vance
van Dine
Barbs Taft Rounds 70 With High Hopes
A diary style narrative notes Taft’s optimistic start while California grape shipments reach 6000 carloads weekly. The piece shifts to agricultural scents from cocoa byproducts and a sardonic comparison of publicity in China versus America. It then shifts to a crime scene analysis with Benson’s murder, front door entry, barred windows, and a detective discussion about a front-door gunman and Benson’s false hair.
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Heath
Platz
Benson
Markham
Vance
Arcwer
Gloves and handbag yield clues in Benson murder case
Markham and Vance examine a gold mesh hand-bag found at the scene. Contents include a cigaret case, perfume, vanity compact, and a monogrammed handkerchief. Police suspect the bag belongs to Benson’s female companion, Miss M. St. C, with the cigarette butts offering a possible lead.
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Markham
Vance
Alvin Benson
Benson
Roger and Gallet
M. St.c
Heath Norred
Meath
Indy
Jankess
Cubby the Bear Tries Improvised Beds on the Farm
Mischievous Cubby the Bear drags towels to a hole under a porch to sleep, then searches the farmyard for more bedding. Missing carpet apron and doormat spark a theft mystery as Farmer Brown’s Boy vows to trap the thief.
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Cubby
Little Bear
Mother Brown
Farmer Brown
Brown
T. W. Burgess
Rain and Circus Traffic Paralyze Amarillo Streets
A severe rain storm disrupted traffic around Amarillo's fair grounds last night as thousands of circus wagons and trucks clogged streets. The downpour left .32 inches of rain, with rail lines carrying similar totals, and muded roads trapped many vehicles while patrons walked into town. Traffic crews worked past 11:30 p.m. to untangle the mess.
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Amarillo
Fair Grounds
New Mexico
Oklahoma Line
South Plains
Tenth
Gainesville Post Office sales rise to three thousand three hundred
Postoffice receipts for the past month totaled 3369.67 up from 2385.05 a year ago signaling strong business activity in Gainesville. The post office hopes to attain a first class ranking this year.
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Gainesville
United Press
Elephant Hides for Dainty Women and Frog Skins Worn by Men
Paris reports Milady uses elephant hide for raincoats shoes bags and grips. A method makes the rough hide supple in various tans and grays. An ivory buttoned elephant hide raincoat sells fast while frog skin accessories suit husbands. Silk butterflies on frocks become fashionable and may adorn shoes or hats.
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United Press
Paris
Milady
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