27 Sep 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1926
Page
1
An essayic column recounts historic quotes on courage and enterprise, notes Nathan Hale’s famed defiance, and reflects on stock seats, industry magnates, and the value of capital gains. It discusses labor leaders, wage trends, and the idea of a calamity insurance fund to cover large disasters, plus a Florida reforestation tax plan and vigilance against land tax fraud.
W G Ghent Hiberger 41 a Wichita grain dealer known across the south for his work with Star Mill of Ama Ville and as a respected member of the Wichita board of trade died here yesterday He is survived by daughters in Wichita and Galena among others.
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Rain cuts short three Exposition days at the Tri State Fair closing gates for the final period. Auto races postponed to October 9 and 10 under an agreement with the American Automobile Association. Financial loss pegged under five thousand dollars with most premiums paid. Fourteen top drivers stayed to race, with $3,000 in purses, as plans began for next week’s events at Wichita Falls and a return.
Police report Chicago and New York gunmen and their scouts scoping Amarillo and nearby oil fields for payroll robbery. No arrests, but several suspicious men tracked. one gunman of national repute previously served time for a large mail robbery.
In Austin the legislature resumes for week three of the special session with plans to complete validation of 100 million dollars in district road bonds. House schedules bills to raise gasoline tax per gallon and reduce passenger car registration fees. In Bethlehem nine dead and 35 injured as Jersey Central’s Scranton Flyer collides with Lehigh Limited near Union Station.
Washington September 27 Armour Grain Company of Chicago was ordered by Secretary Jardine to show cause why a market ban should not be issued. The action alleges the firm attempted to manipulate grain prices on the Chicago board of trade in violation of the grain futures law.
Amarillo realtors prepare to send 33 members to the 1927 state convention in Wichita Falls. Wade Qhymer, Amarillo board president, says the city will entertain and fight to win the meeting against Beaumont and East Texas rivals. A parade is planned for Tuesday with a hired band, as locals expect a strong show.
A garbled notice identifies T Barry as a representative for USC of C and mentions a federal appointment related to a project called the ornder coy. The text is fragmentary with many misspellings and unclear details.
Secretary treasurers of the Panhandle Farm Land Bank Association heard how the federal land bank system brought the first relief to Panhandle farmers. Lewis Rogers, chief counsel for the Houston based institution, said farm values rose as farm loan agencies entered the field. Judge H M Gossett urged a solid sinking fund and prudent loan scrutiny after citing 36 foreclosures last year.
Dallas and New Orleans vie for the Dixie Series title as the home club hosts game five after Dallas’ 5 1 win to pull even at two games each. Roy and Dowie likely pitcher pair for Dallas, Pease and Billings for New Orleans.
Amarillo led Texas cities in last week’s building permits with a total value of 689745 dollars. Wichita Falls previously led with 279880 dollars, but Amarillo’s figure was not in the AP comparison. Galveston reported 237858 dollars, Fort Worth 217278 dollars.
In Ironwood Michigan rescue teams press on for forty three trapped miners after a shaft collapse at the Pabst mine of Oliver Iron Mining. Three bodies have been recovered and rescue shafts aim to reach the eighth level 800 feet underground. A diamond drill plans to reach the depth by tomorrow night to verify survivability and allow food tablets to be lowered if needed.
Kiwanis club members in Amarillo heard Dr A J Caldwell Hal C Randolph Rev Virgil Fisher and Rev F W O Malley discuss a Four Square City stressing faith integrity and service. Rev Fisher urged focus on public enterprises and Amarillo school needs while Judge Randolph spoke on crises of poverty and prosperity and Rev O Malley stressed reputation as capital.
Three days of slow rain blanket the Panhandle and Amarillo area, totaling around 2.65 inches in some spots and up to 6 to 7 inches in others. The wet spell steadies soil moisture for fall and winter planting, with the heaviest rain since 1928 and forecasts promising more showers.
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