15 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
1
The House, again vetoing Taft, approved the Steel and Iron bill 172 to 83 two hours after receipt. The Senate approved the Democratic Cotton Tariff bill 36 to 19 with La Follette and eight progressives backing it. An amendment repeals much of the Canadian reciprocity law.
Socialists from across Texas met in Waco to adopt a platform and nominate candidates. Reddin Andrews of Tyler was named governor, T. A. Hickey of Hallettsville for lieutenant governor, and Henry Faulk of Austin for attorney general.
The Georgia Agricultural Society opens a two day session at the Experiment Station in Dublin with President John W. L. Brown delivering the annual address. The program focuses on eradicating the army worm that has threatened local crops.
Chicago August 14. Chairman Hilles of the Republican National Campaign Committee issued a statement claiming a total electoral vote of 284 for the Republican ticket. He concedes 114 votes to the Democratic party and 34 electoral votes as doubtful. He does not concede any state to Roosevelt.
Washington forecast notes a mixed pattern for West Day with fair conditions Thursday and Friday. North Texas remains generally cloudy and warm with no rain, Houston area expected to stay partly cloudy and calm, while the west sees partly cloudy skies.
The army funding bill was approved late last night carrying an appropriation of ninety four million dollars.
The Senate approved an Army appropriation bill for 94 million dollars replacing an earlier vetoed measure. The bill does not remove General Leonard Wood from Chief of Staff. Democrats in the House caucused to back funding for one battleship in the current naval program. The Senate is expected to accept the compromise and pass the naval bill.
The Senate approved a $150 million pension appropriation with a provision to abolish pension agencies nationwide on January 31, 1913, yielding to the House’s demand for reform.
Cheyenne Wyoming hosts the sixteenth Frontier celebration drawing thousands from Denver and the East. Cowboys and Indians in colorful attire mingle with visitors as events include roping, broncho busting, shooting, riding, Indian races and military maneuvers by troops from Fort D. A. Russell through week’s end.
Chicago reports Jack Johnson signed to meet Joe Jeannette in a ten round bout under the St Nicholas Athletic Club of New York on September 25. Johnson will receive a $25,000 guarantee and half of the moving picture receipts with Jeannette's share not disclosed.
In New York on August 14 Gunboat Smith defeated Porky Flynn in ten rounds. Ringside Bob Fitzsimmons declared he would return to boxing and would fight Tom Sharkey if Sharkey entered the ring again.
Governor Thomas R. Marshall the Democratic vice presidential nominee has accepted President H. B. Brown invitation to speak at Valparaiso University commencement tomorrow evening in Indianapolis Indiana.
AMERICAN LEAGUE brief item notes batteries pairing pitchers Hendrix and Kelly with Walsh and Alexander. No other games scheduled.
Clarence Darrow, famed labor defender, argued in his bribery trial that he was fighting for organized labor, declaring the case a persecution of his cause. He spoke for three hours denying personal bribery and warning of a future silent protest if convicted, with final arguments set for Friday.
Incomplete readable copy lists Groome Vaughn and Williams Cicotte and Kuhn as battery names with scattered fragments. The text references players or officials in a sports context but lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes to confirm a full report.
The New York event at Henry C. Frick’s Prides Crossing estate promises a record banquet along the North Shore. A Nahant firm lays a dancing floor from 7 to 9 PM Friday and removal by 1 PM Saturday as the lawn becomes a fairyland for titled guests and Taft attended guests.
Wytheville Virginia August 11. Friel Allen a member of the Alicea gang faces trial on an indictment charging the murder of Commonwealth's Attorney William M Foster in the Carroll County Courthouse killings. He is the third Alicea to be tried after Floyd and Claude Allen were previously convicted of first degree murder.
The Wisconsin Daily League, comprising newspaper proprietors and business managers from Wisconsin’s principal cities, held its annual meeting in Oshkosh. A wide range of topics on newspaper business management was discussed.
Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia the emperor's brother received widespread congratulations on his fiftieth birthday. A longtime naval authority, he has been linked to the navy since boyhood and attended the Meteor launch in New York in 1902 before being named commander in chief of the imperial navy in 1906.
San Antonio August convention scenes explode in chaos as Colquitt's platform is adopted after a bradfield motion to drop saloon closing section. Eagle provokes pandemonium by rushing the platform. Sheppard condemns pro democracy gains amid tumult. Ramsey speaks before adjournment sine die.
A. A. Lomaz was killed by his 13 year old son Monday night in Floyd County. Lomax had returned from Floyd County intoxicated and threatened his wife with a razor Higson blocked the door with an ax declaring no one would pass. The son then killed his father instantly with a fatal head wound. The Lomax family had lived eight miles southeast of Floydada for fifteen years and Lomax raised Floyd County's first bale of cotton.
Miss Julia H Langhorne daughter of Mr and Mrs James P Langhorne wed Lieutenant James Parker of the United States Navy in San Francisco. The Virginia born bride is a first cousin of Gibson beauties, with ties to Mrs Waldorf Astor of London.
Washington D C Aug 14 Conferees on the Panama Canal bill reached an agreement. The Senate provision for free passage to American ships in foreign trade will be stricken out. A new provision on railroad controlled ships and their relation to steamship lines was agreed to. Senate amendments prohibiting trust controlled ships from using the canal were agreed to. Free passage for American coastwise ships remains in the bill.
Timber Lake South Dakota marks its second anniversary with a three day celebration. The town showcases paved streets and modern business houses that replaced a prairie waste two years ago. Speakers include Thomas Sterling nominee for United States senator and KE Johnson Democratic candidate for governor along with other public figures.
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