23 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
1
Hobson's resolution won a majority of eight in the council but fell short of the two thirds required for passage. Prohibition advocates pressed for broader support as debate focused on enforcement and timing.
The Hobson resolution to submit a constitutional prohibition amendment to state legislatures was defeated 197 to 148 in the House, requiring a two thirds vote. After adjournment, supporters claimed momentum but uncertainty remained over Senate action this session. Democratic Leader Underwood and Republican Leader Mann led the opposition.
In Trenton a Chancery Court hearing reviews a report showing Prudential Life Insurance stockholders voted for mutualization. The plan would buy outstanding stock at 455 per share and decide if purchases can be made from surplus without impairing stockholders who keep shares. Prudential has until July 4, 1915 to divest shares of stock in the Prudential Trust Company.
Anna Harriet Schneider, dismissed from Chicago public schools eleven years ago, is set for reinstatement tomorrow if the investigating committee’s recommendation is accepted. She would be exonerated of charges of falsifying her accounts and her discharge blamed on enemies’ plot.
Sixty Californians convicted in San Francisco for violating the federal opium act face a Supreme Court decision on the act’s constitutionality. The appeal involves customs guards and alleged opium smuggling, arguing the statute oversteps police powers and state rights.
Kansas City hosts a large gathering of prominent female performers led by Alice Nielsen. from The Fortune Teller to The Serenade and Rot in daod hravel. The Cavention Hall show features Kirk, Margaret Carroll, Lee Johnstone, Marion Bradbury, Lotta Salisbury, Enid May Jackson, Katherine Durkin and others, with Kirkemith and Hal Danelite among the onstage notables.
A news item reports that Carranza faced a narrow escape when an engine running welded into a train he was riding. The incident disrupted travel and prompted an investigation into the train’s operation and safety protocols.
General Carranza and his party flee a hostile locomotive attack as they travel from Vera Cruz toward the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Opposition forces claim control of Soledad, and Carranza plans to proceed toward Merida, denying Mexico City rumors of fleeing to Central America. Neutral strip proposed to protect Naco Arizona from cross border fire. Harvard musicians depart Boston for a Midwest tour with planned joint Yale and Michigan club concerts possible.
Commander Edwards Kellogg of the Naval War College staff departs for Cavite to handle unrest reports from Manila. Insurrecto General Richarte, fleeing from Hong Kong, is blamed for tensions as authorities tighten protection for naval stations. Keelors orders sail from San Francisco to Manila January 5 to address the situation.
The deposed rector of St John’s Church in Philadelphia faces a January trial on charges of violating his ordination vows and defying church authority. Richmond accuses a Wall Street influenced convention of electing him, threatening church unity and communion with the Protestant Episcopal Church.
The Prisoners of War Agency in Switzerland receives thousands of letters daily from soldiers’ relatives seeking news of loved ones. Swiss authorities and staff answer inquiries, verify prisoner status, and investigate mistreatment reports while distributing information on the fate of captives across belligerent nations.
The map outlines east coast towns such as Scarborough Whitby and Hartlepool bombarded by German cruisers. It suggests the ships departed Kiel and Heligoland for Norway then Christiana before crossing the North Sea to attack. A Kiel to Scarborough direct route is deemed unlikely due to patrols and mines.
A dispatch from Gleiwitz describes wounded soldiers in field and base hospitals, detailing harsh conditions delays in treatment, and comparisons with better care behind the western front. It notes amputations and grafts as humane, hopeful recovery for many, with Christmas spent in wards and improvised meals for patients.
Governor Ammons and Governor elect Carlson approved the water power lease bill before the Senate Public Lands Committee. Ammons attacked the policy of leaseholding and opening mineral lands to development, while Corben concurred with the president's program.
Washington reports a conference between President and governors to decide whether Federal troops will be withdrawn from Colorado. Participants include Wisconsin Governor Amtma, Governor Carlson of Colorado, and Shatvoth of Colorado, with Shatvoth noted in attendance.
Soldiers provide a thin dietary plan for wounded as American surgeons assist. Volunteers hawk relief at a district court residence while ambulances and nurses work to comfort victims.
The Pierlin reports that 166 German theaters have opened for the season in Amsterdam with 7 deciding to close. About 40 theatergoers are employed or connected to the scene, and roughly 400 are known to be at the front.
Weather forecast notes clowdy conditions for Wednesday and Thursday across Washington Porerat and West Texas regions with expectations of cool temperatures and light precipitation potential.
Kansas City December 22. Frank Waise chairman at a federal commission on industries relations spoke to the city club on labor and peace. He urged settling Colorado labor difficulties on the happiness and rights of workers and warned against peace at any price.
Washington DC December 22 1920 a group of men skilled in farming and scientific culture compete under service rules for a four year government job paying 2250 dollars annually. The editor will oversee farm management content and prepare reports and articles for publication by the scientific staff.
In Bloomington on December 22 a report details a plan to convert corn stalks into paper to rival the wood pulp industry. Spearheaded by Aniele Sma and Ceorkee A. Stuart, the approach claims unlimited production potential and strong farmer support. A trial by Mr Biuert yields excellent magazine paper, signaling fiscal interest from financiers.
Report of intensified combat across both war theatres as the campaign continues. Officials describe heavy engagements between opposing forces with mounting casualties and sustained artillery exchanges. Military analysts warn of expanding fronts and shifting strategic pressure.
Heavy fighting continues on both eastern and western fronts with slow Allied gains in France and Belgium. German forces retire north of the Vistula while pushing west to meet the Allied offensive. fighting in Galicia and the Dardanelles persists as Turks face attacks on two fronts. Four thousand South African rebels are captured and 1206 paroled.
Paris December 22 Rene Viviani the French premier opened the French parliament reaffirming one policy to fight without mercy until Europe is liberated by a victory ensuring lasting peace. He recalled the September 4 treaty with Britain and Russia barring separate peace and insisted France will not sheath the sword until outraged rights are avenged and territories seized are restored.
The Protestant Alliance denounces Sir Henry Howard's appointment as special minister to the Vatican as negative. The Church Association appeals to the king's ministers to withdraw the mission arguing England's diplomatic ties with the Vatican have been broken for four centuries and the move would offend the English public.
Paris dispatch says German counterattacks south of Noyon were repulsed. Allied forces gained a foothold south of Waterness at Bourouills and continued attacks with apparent progress. No further front details available.
Nearly a thousand Austrian soldiers were killed or injured in a troop train wreck near Kalisz in Russian Poland. The Daily Telegraph reports trains met at full speed after an accidental switch opening.
Petrograd reports four consecutive days with no arrests for drunkenness, despite two Russian holidays and Sunday. The government had recently ordered a ban on sale of alcoholic liquors.
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