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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1922
Page
1
Secretary Hoover and Secretary Weeks issued statements from Washington on December 31 setting a hopeful tone for 1922. They cited war aftermath, price declines, and inventory adjustments as solvable through gradual industrial recovery, improved employment, and better agricultural prospects, despite ongoing readjustments and wage-price gaps.
Washington reports six power talks allocate Pacific cable assets after Germany loss. US to control Yap Guam link, Japan to Yap Shanghai line, Netherlands to Yap Menado. Separate US Japan agreement likely codified in a treaty. Navy tonnage metric, submarine warfare, and world conference proposals also discussed.
Chicago on New Year’s Eve saw a massive enforcement push led by Chief Charles Fitzmorris with 5000 police and numerous prohibition agents to deter liquor violations. The crackdown warned against carrying liquor, ordering drinks, or accepting invitations to drink, aiming to curb celebrations as the year ends.
President Obregon asked the Associated Press to relay his personal New Year greetings to President Harding and the American people. He said Mexico valued relations with all nations and peoples. The diplomatic corps were received at the National palace at noon by the president.
Austin December 31 There was no New Year s greeting from the governor s office today Governor Neff was unable to prepare a greeting to the people of Texas due to pressure of business It has been the custom for the governor to issue a greeting at the beginning of each year.
The 1 percent reduction in cotton rates by various railroads becomes effective tomorrow. The moving button from prior to the date now centers at interior compresses and concentration centers, per S. H. Thornton, traffic manager for the Galveston Commercial Association.
Walter Norene was held up on the Georgetown Sound Rock pike by three men last night and relieved of his money and other valuables. Police have found no trace of the robbers.
Fort Worth reporting a hotel bellhop arrested after a guest paid 75 for three quarts of liquor and later claimed the vendor stole it back. The bellhop, nicknamed Buttons, awaits Federal charges as the holiday incident unfolds.
Clarence W. Jones aged 84 former district passenger agent for the Texas Pacific railroad died in Dallas after a brief illness. He was a well known figure in local business circles.
Amarillo Daily News unveils a grand campaign offering 3000 prizes including an Essex Coach, Ford Sedan, Brunswick phonographs, Kodaks, wrist watches, and a typewriter. Prizes distributed free with no red tape. entrants must be residents, with one caveat: News employees cannot participate.
Prominent figure Senator Boses Penrose died at age 61 after a brief illness. Officials did not release additional details. Funeral arrangements are pending as colleagues remember his long service and leadership in the chartered Senate.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania died at 11:40 PM at Wardman Park Hotel after a brief illness. He was 61, had recently been improving, and was expected to resume duties next week as finance committee chair. Death followed pulmonary thrombosis and heart failure with physicians present.
Senator Boles Penrose, a last survivor of the Republican old guard, held de facto control of the Pennsylvania GOP after Quay’s death. Born November 1, 1860 in Philadelphia to a wealthy family, his ascent contrasts with typical political boss narratives as he maintained power amid strong opposition. Continued on page two.
Today's Daily News prints three installments of a popular feature titled on Fensions of a Movie Star. The ongoing serial continues weekly until all 78 installments are published, drawing close reader attention. A caller inquired about purchasing the story in book form.
A prominent Amarillo cattleman says the Panhandle holds about 70 000 aged steers wintered, far below five years ago when 200 000 existed. He estimates next spring’s sale value around 3.5 million at 50 dollars per head, versus 20 million previously, citing droughts, winters, and market pressures as the cause.
In Austin on December 31 Associated Press reports Governor Neff will decide early next week whether to intervene in the fate of George McKinney Grace, condemned to hang for assaulting a white woman. Two delegations urged commute to life, while Grace supporters argued evidence questions.
Oswald Coleman of Clarendon, a teen, sent a 1200 word short story and verse to Field and Stream. The editor accepted the tale titled A Tuck Hunt in Sang and will publish in an upcoming issue. A substantial check accompanied the acceptance.
Thirsty New Yorkers and prohibition agents clashed as agents, at a daylong conference, set plans to curb New Year’s Eve drinking. At 7 p.m. they began a citywide push centered on the Great White Way where crowds gather to ring in the year, with the main force in evening attire.
Atlantic City December 31. Public Safety Director Lothbert says plainclothes detectives will be stationed tonight inside every cafe and cabaret to enforce a dry New Year’s Eve. Hip pocket bars will not be tolerated.
Representatives of Louisiana refineries filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a protest seeking suspension of the 41 2 cent rate on petroleum and petroleum products originating in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas for export via Gulf ports.
The Associated Oils and Development Company announces four sites south of the Canadian River on Biase and Masterson holdings, with activity planned on blocks Y a, 4 B, and M-20. Gulf No. 1 may come in soon, while Greater Amarillo well on Sec 20 promises oil within 20 to 30 days. Experts note the vast eleven hundred square miles of potential and project a 20 year field development, with majors like Texas Company and Magnolia active there.
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