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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1920

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Aviators to be questioned by Mexican authorities over land in Mexico

Lieutenants BE Davis and B Grimes of the U S Army aviation unit landed near Guerrero Mexico after fuel ran low. They travel under escort toward Monterey to face Mexican military authorities for explanation. Governor Gonzales ordered their removal from local jurisdiction and the consul accompanies them.

Grimes Davis Gonzales Nuevo Leon United States Monterey Randolph Robertson Americal Nuevo Laredo Zapata County Texas Rio Grande Salado Guerrero

Counsel for Harry files notice of appeal in murder case

Counsel for Harry files notice of appeal from a jury verdict finding him guilty of second degree murder in the slaying of his fiancée Miss Freda Lesser. He is serving a term of ten years to life at San Quentin and will depart for the prison early next week to begin the sentence pending appeal.

Associated Prem Los Angeles Harry New Today Freda Lesser New San Quentin

AP nominates board candidates for April meeting

The Associated Press nominating committee named candidates for election to the AP board at the annual meeting in New York on April 20. Nominees include Frank A. Noyes of Star and W L Meioun of Philadelphia Pulte Washington, A. J. Ochs of Times A. C., Weis Duvith Herald, and RK Rathom of Provisiense Journal.

Chicago Associated Press Today The Associated Press New York Frank A. Noyes Star W. L. Meioun Philadelphia Pulte Washington Tin. Adolph Ochs Times A. C Weis Duvith Herald Sohn RK Rathom Provisiense Journal Tee Yuewneys

Oklahoma Socialists Nominate Debs for President

Oklahoma Socialists meet in Oklahoma City and unanimously endorse Eugene V. Debs for U S president while he serves a twenty year sentence in Atlanta for sedition. Kate Richards O'Hare is endorsed for vice president. state office nominations and platform adoption to be decided tomorrow.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Eugene V. Debs Atlanta United States Socialists of Oklahoma Kate Richards O'Hare Missouri State Penitentiary

Potter County Poll Tax Receipts Near Three Thousand Mark

County tax records show 2842 poll tax payments in Potter County this year with women making about 20 percent of the total. Tax Collector Ben Golding notes the voting strength could reach 3000, a record high, while comparing to 1919 when 2162 payments were recorded.

Potter Orvice Potter County Ben Golding

Labor Party Expands as Trades Leaders Enter Fray

Detroit January report notes the labor party inviting other members while keeping control with workers for whom it was formed. W H Tlayes of Cleveland, national chairman, spoke before the first convention of the Michigan branch as delegates gathered.

Associated Press Detroit Labor Party of United States Orate Zation W. H. Tlayes Cleveland

Alleged Mexican Killings Reported in Texas

Relatives of Modesto Cornejo 22 Mexican and his brother Wac Cornejo allege a December killing and shooting by two Americans in Colorado Texas. Mexican consul Gonzales De La Mata said he will investigate and report to the embassy in Washington.

Preakr San Antonio Modesto Cornejo Colorado Texas Waccarnaron Cornejo Gonzales G. de la Mata de la Mata Washington

Split Develops Over Relief Bill

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a $50 million international food relief loan package to European countries by a vote of 18 to 6 with six Democrats dissenting. The group signaled strong opposition ahead of floor debate while aiming to seek increases beyond the Treasury’s $75 million proposal.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Republican Legislative Steering Committee Treasury

Pershing on Nebraska Ballot in 1924 Presidential Race

Petitions began today to place General John J. Pershing on the Nebraska ballot as a Republican candidate for president. Statewide primaries are set for April 20.

Associated Pres Lincoln Wats John J. Pershing Nebraska

Turkish War Minister Orders Mobilization of 10000 Proclamations

A dispatch from Athens reports the Turkish minister of war secretly ordered printing of ten thousand copies of a proclamation for general mobilization. The move aims at Anatolia as a prelude to attacking Greek and allied troops in the region.

Tress London Constantinople Exchange Telegraph Company Athens War Ministry Anatolia

Demand to seat suspended socialists adopted at Albany conference

At Albany a large labor civic and social organizations conference called by committees of seventeen adopted a unanimous demand to immediately seat five suspended socialist assemblymen and to assist in defeating any member responsible for their ousting. About three to four hundred delegates attended from across the state.

Regenin Pepe Albany Jan

Deaths and cases from influenza and pneumonia in Chicago

Chicago health department reports from January 1 show 1068 deaths and 6888 cases of influenza and pneumonia since the outbreak began.

Chicago Health Department

Public Carriers Cost Nation Seven Hundred Million Dollars

National railroads Pull Lines and waterways under federal control cost about 700 million dollars in two years. Railroad administration figures show a net loss of 604 million from rail operations, plus 100 million from pullman lines and waterways and expresses. November and December losses blamed on coal strike. December revenue exceeded expenses by 12.7 million. Passenger traffic rose in the last two months of the year.

Washington, Jan Railroad Administration Pullman Lines Waters Interstate Commerce Commission

Terrific Blizzard Grips East With Record Lows

A cold wave hits the Northeast with New England and New York posting record lows from eight to forty two degrees below zero. Northern New York reports 2 degrees below zero at Ava near Rome as Vermont braces for impact and shipping halts on frozen harbors. Officials fear the Montreal Express wreck at Hibards Bay may be tied to the extreme cold and a potential derailment due to snapped rails.

Associated Press New York New England New York State Ava Rome Vermont Montreal Express Rutland Hibbards Bay Lake Champlain

Air mail flight shatters speed record over 35 mile leg

Lieutenant J. at Katebit piloted the Cleveland to Chicago aerial mail route today covering 35 miles at an average speed of 155 miles per hour. The cross country run is claimed to break all speed records in the United States for flights over 100 miles.

Associated Press Chicago J. At Katebt Cleveland

Shiftless Stove Fodder Sparks Evening Quip

A fragment notes Bud Uday denying guilt after claiming he drank a quart of dandelion wine yesterday and had no kick coming, reflecting a sly, humorous aside about responsibility.

Settlement window opens as Democrats prep for Senate showdown

In Washington on January 31 a possible path to revive debate on the peace treaty emerged as Senator Walsh signals a vote Feb 10 to resume consideration. The scene shows split strategies among Democrats and Republicans over bringing the treaty back to the floor.

Washington Deseason Senate Walsh Montana Fit Hcod Nebraska Smoot Ubon

Heavy Clashes Reported Between Mexican Troops and Rebels

EL PASO January 31 reports say numerous encounters have occurred near Chihuahua City between Mexican federal troops and rebels. At Villa Corrochapas over five hundred rebels under General Tiburcio Fernandez fought six hours and reportedly dispersed or defeated the federal forces.

EL Paso Chihuahuas City Kvernment Villa Corrochiapas Tiburcio Fernandez

Protests Deportation of Alleged Anarchist

Washington January 31 A protest against deporting Thomas Martinez an alleged anarchist was lodged with the immigration bureau by Harry Weinberger a New York attorney. Weinberger argued Martinez would face a firing squad if sent to Mexico and cited Martinez as a revolutionary soldier under General Angeles who was executed by the Carrara government. Martinez is serving a Fort Leavenworth sentence for espionage and immigration authorities are prepared to deport him as an alien when released.

Associated Voters Washington Mexico Thomas Martinez Bureau of Immigration Today Harry Weinberger New York Martines Weinberger General Angeles Carrara Grovernment Fort Leavenworth

Brooklyn National League Players Near 1.3 Percent Salary Increase

New York dan 31 Associated Press reports Brooklyn Superbas president Charles H. Abbetts announced a salary raise near 1.3 percent for the Brooklyn National League club. He said fourteen regulars and six recruits have signed contracts and the rest are expected to follow within a week as spring training plans are outlined.

Associated Prep New York Brooklyn Charles H. Abbetts Superbas

St Louis Americans Open Training at Taylor Texas

The St Louis Americans begin training February 26 at Taylor Texas. Preseason exhibitions announced include Fort Worth March 6 7 Houston March 13 14 San Antonio March 20 21 Oklahoma City March 23 and Omaha at Okmulgee March 25 26 Tulsa March 27 28 Wichita March 29 30 and Joplin 31 Browns then travel to St Louis with San Antonio visiting Taylor March 10 11 and Fort Worth March 17 18.

ST. Louis St. Louis Americans Taylor Texas Fort Worth Houston San Antonio Oklahoma City Omaha Okmulgee Tulsa Wichita Joplin Browns

Weather Outlook For Sunday And Monday

The forecast calls for generally fair conditions across Sunday and Monday with light winds and no significant precipitation expected. Temperatures vary by region but stay within typical seasonal ranges.

Influenza Cases Rise in Amarillo City

Influenza cases in Amarillo total 168 with 87 reported Friday and Saturday. Dr. R. M. Walker, city health officer, says none are serious and cases are mild. Seven cases in a house off Polk Street, others with two or three in a single dwelling. Precautions urged to check the epidemic.

Amarillo R. M. Walker Polk Street

Walter Phillips Postor Dies Inventor of Phillips Code

Walter P Phillips former president of the Columbia Graphophone Co and longtime telegraph innovator died at home in Massachusetts. He helped lead United Press and Associated Press efforts and authored the Phillips Code for telegraph operators. He was born in 1846 in Grafton and linked with the press and telegraph fraternity across the nation.

Vineyard Haven Mass Walter P. Phillips Columbia Graphophone Company Cyited Press Phillips Bridgeport Conn Walter Pf Phillips Trentor Feathor Oak Lofts Atlantic Pacific Ir. Phillips Grafton Providence R. I New York City Thomas A. Edison Andrew Carnegie Patrick P. Delany George Kennan Homer Bates Phillins Ios Associated Press Couintel Red Cross United Press New York Hleen Lotus Club of Sum Alumni Association Dana New Sun Wy Philips

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U.S Isatferele Heck Associated Press Board J. B. Roderick Eugene Debs Labor Party Persiing Thacerive Saever Walter Phillips Postor
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