Jackson Day Banquet to Feature Rev Mobley in Amarillo
The Third Annual Jackson Day banquet set for 7 p m Thursday January 8 at Amarillo Hotel invites Democrats and friends with Rev Ernest J C Mobley pastor of First Christian Church Oklahoma City as principal speaker. Tickets priced 125 per plate, reservations at the hotel. Mobley formerly led Amarillo s First Christian Church and now leads national Disciples of Christ events. He is also known as High Pockets in local Rotary circles.
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Amarillo
All Friends
Ernest JC. Mobley
First Christian Church
Oklahoma City
Ernest €. Mobley
First Christian Church of
Amarillo Hotel
Panhandle
Alvin M. Owsley
Dallas
The
American Legion
Mobley
United States
Huntington
Ind
Disciples of Christ
Texas
Georgia
London
England
Winnipeg
Canada
Gainesville
Rotary Club
Ernest C. Mobley
Jackson Bay
Expert I to Give Aid in Case to Be Held Tomorrow
Chicago authorities probing the death of 21 year old William N McClintock exhumed the body for a post mortem with Dr Hektoen, a noted pathologist. Dr Simonds of Northwestern University reported typhoid fever symptoms while the state’s attorney signaled the investigation might be dropped due to lack of new evidence.
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Associated Preg
Chicago
William N. McClintock
Hektoen
Robert Pranks
Norway
Dr. Hektoen
Juanes OL Son
Simonds
James P. Simonds
Northwestern University
William D. Shepherd
Mel Clintock
McClintock
Shepherd
Simmond
McClinock
Joseph P. Savage
Savage
Governor Uses Guards to Oust State Official
Colorado Governor William E. Sweet ended his term by mobilizing the state forces to eject William V. Roberts, head of the state civil service commission, from office. Colonel Arthur L. Hart and Captain A. P. Ardourell led the force that removed Roberts and seized his office keys, signaling further actions to come.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
William E. Sweet
William V. Roberts
State Civil Service Commission
Arthur L. Hart
A. P. Ardourell
Colorado National Guard
Mr. Roberts
Panhandle Inn Gala Opens New Hotel in Panhandle
Five hundred citizens from Panhandle Amarillo and nearby towns attended the formal opening of the Panhandle Inn a new $65 000 hotel by Col E O Thompson in Carson County The two story Pueblo mission style hostelry hosted a dinner dance New Year watch party with 800 guests and dancing until 1 am Judge J C Paul praised Thompson and locals Thompson predicted growth for Panhandle next year and thanked supporters Amarillo Hotel staff aided preparations and floral gifts from City Light and Water were displayed
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Panhandle
Amarillo
Carson County
Col. E. O. Thompson
J. C. Paul
Col. Thompson
Thompon
Panhandle Inn
Amarillo Hotel
John Watson
L. O. Thompson
E. O. Thompson
Olive Thompson
Ross Phillips
City Light and Water Company
Hannett Inaugurated as New Mexico Governor
Special to The News Santa Fe New Mexico December 31 Arthur T Hannett will be sworn in at noon in the hall of representatives with Mrs Hannett present. A parade starts at 10 30 am followed by a ball at La Fonda in the evening with tickets 10 a couple and 2 60 per extra lady. Public ceremonies include a reception at the state museum. A large crowd is anticipated with two orchestras at the ball and a 17 gun gubernatorial salute. Military escorts from Roswell and the Roswell Military Institute will attend.
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Santa. FE
N. M
Arthur T. Hannett
New Mexico
Hannett
DeVarges Hotel
la Fonda
Hall of Representatives
State Museum
Hinkle
Battery A
Roswell
J.c.troutman
Maj
H. P. Saunders
Roswell Military Institute
Governor Neff to Be Honored at Austin Banquet
Friends of Governor Pat M. Neff plan a banquet in Austin on January 17 to honor the retiring executive. Neff will receive a trophy for his service to the state and the Team.
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Neff Barquet
Fly Associates
P'ress
Austin, Dee, JM
Friends of
Pat M. Neff
Wophy
Underwood Improving After Illness Says Doctors
Senator Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama, former Democratic leader, has responded to influenza treatment at home in Washington and will return to the Senate as soon as bad weather ends.
Compromise on Postal Pay Bill Sets One Year Hike
Washington reports a compromise plan aims for a one year salary and rate increase for postal workers, pending further hearings. The subcommittee seeks to eliminate second class rate differentials, reduce zone counts, and reopen hearings to craft permanent legislation next session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Club Cogessional Post E Thte
Moses
Senate
House
Post Office Department
Bus Hit by Train Kills One, Five Hurt at Hollywood Crossing
In Miami area on December 31 a Hollywood Land and Water Company passenger bus was struck by a Florida East Coast passenger train at the Hollywood crossing 19 miles north of Miami. One woman was killed and five people injured, reported in serious condition and taken to Fort Lauderdale hospital. The bus was badly wrecked.
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Miami
Fla
Hollywood Land and Water Company
Hollywood Crossing
Fort Lauderdale
Lynchings in 1924 Set Low Record for Deaths
Tuskegee Institute principal Dr. R. R. Moton reports 1924 saw 16 lynchings, the lowest since records began. Nine victims were taken from the law, six from jail, three from officers. Florida led with five, others in Georgia Illinois Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri South Carolina Tennessee Texas each with one or two.
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Tuskegee
Ala
R. R. Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
600000 Bonus Certificates Mailed To Vets
Washington December 31 approx 600000 adjusted service certificates totaling 750000000 were mailed by the Veterans Bureau as the New Year began. Over 250 sacks of mail moved to the railroad station and a postal branch prepared certificates for dispatch. Thirty thousand checks of 50 dollars or less await March 1 mailing. death beneficiaries receive payments immediately with proper proof. Daily mailings are expected at about 20000 certificates with a staff of 900 clerks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Veterans Bureau
Post Office Department
Hines
Hutchings Named State Secretary in Texas
General Henry Hutchings was appointed secretary of state by Governor Neff after Jeff J. Strickland resigned citing his law practice. Hutchings, formerly assistant secretary, had been discussed as a possible adjutant general in the Ferguson administration.
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Austin
Henry Hutchings
Neff
Jeff J. Strickland
San Antonio
Strickland
S. L. Staples
Hutchings
Ferguson
Oslo Becomes Capital Again After Name Change
Oslo, the Norwegian capital, replaces Christiana as the official name. The city has alternated between Christiana and Oslo since 1047, with the latest change restoring Oslo after more than six centuries of that designation.
Ex-soldier E. H. Smee found dead in Texarkana hotel
E. H. Smee aged 28, a railroad employee from El Paso and former soldier, was found dead in a local Texarkana hotel. Coroner's verdict notes natural causes. Papers on the body indicate his mother resides in Booneville Arkansas.
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Texarkana
Texas
E. H. Smee
el Paso
Smee
Booneville
Ark
Amarillo Weather Alert With Snow and Cold North Areas
Amarillo area and West Texas regions expect a unsettled Thursday with light snow in the northeast and far north, colder readings from fourteen to twenty four degrees in northern zones and cooler southeast. Livestock warnings extended into north portions and eastern New Mexico as a front moves through. Local forecasts show generally fair conditions with notable cold and wind across the panhandle.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Paris Debt Report Kept Secret By Washington
Washington held official cable information from Ambassador Herrick in Paris after talks with Premier Herriot and French finance minister Clementel. Officials refused comment on Paris cables while unofficial reports said Clementel acknowledged France’s debt obligation and intention to honor it. Administration leaders welcomed the remarks but repeated the stance not to comment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dec
Ambassador Herrick
Paris
Herriot
M. Clementel
Herrick
M. Clemente
United States
Hughes
Department
Herrick Sees France Finances In Paris Embassy Visit
Myron T. Herrick, the American ambassador, meets French finance minister Clementel in Paris. Observations on France's finances suggest no intent to repudiate war debts, despite inquiries into the inventory and state of public finances.
Widow of Bomb Victim Seeks $715000 Damages
Mrs Minnie Barnes and her children file four suits in Texas against American Railway Express and the International Travelers Association over the death of J A Barnes and Jessa Barnes from an incendiary bomb mailed from San Antonio over a year ago. The suits request $715,900 total and allege an unpaid $5,000 policy. Plaintiffs are Minnie Barnes Dorothy Barnes Bonner Margaret Barnes and Frank Bonner.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Minnie Barnes
American Railway Express Company
International Travelers’ Association of Dallas
J. A. Barnes
Jessa Barnes
Barnes
Express
San Antonio
Express Company
International Travelers’ Association
Dorothy Barnes Bonner
Margaret Barnes
Frank Bonner
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