House bill places Waco with Amarillo in Texas districts
A proposed bill in the U S House would move Waco from the western to the northern Texas judicial district. The change requires revising court schedules and redistributing counties. If enacted, terms of court would be held twice yearly in Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Amarillo San Angelo Wichita Falls and Abilene.
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Bascom N
Timmons
Washington
Dent
Dan
Texas
House
Veeee
Waco
Wurzbach
Dallas Fort Worth
Abilene
Amarillo
San Angelo
Wichita Falls
Alo
Aus
Paso
San Antonio
del Rio
Ueecos
Congress Moves to Block Arms Sales to Mexico
Washington dispatch reports congressional opposition to selling arms to Mexico with Secretary Hughes and Secretary Weeks meeting President Coolidge. Mexican officials Ross and Tellez visited the White House. questions arise over payment terms and whether credit could imply an unauthorized loan. No indication of cash payment issues from the state department.
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Avashington
Senate
Fairchild
Hughes
Mexico
Weeks
Coolidge
Ramon Rosg
Mexico City
Obregon
United States
White House
Manuel Tellez
Ross
State Department
Advertising clubs to discuss Texas centennial with Gov Neff
Dallas January 3 The survey committee of the tenth district Associated Advertising Clubs of the War will meet Governor Neff on January 8 to seek action on a Texas centennial celebration of Steven F Austin’s migration. Committee members named include Boyce Martin Corsicana Page Rogers Houston W Q Allen Amarillo James M Binkley Sherman and J B Payne San Antonio.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Associated Advertising Clubs of the War
Zienor Neff
Beeman Fisher
Lowry Martin
Corsicana
Neff
Steven F. Austin
Texas
Hardy Pioneers
Ad Clubs
Theodore H. Price
New York
Boyce Martin
Page Rogers
Houston
W. Q. Allen
Amarillo
James M. Binkley
Sherman
J. B. Payne
San Antonio
Jersey Cattle Club to Elect Officers Today
The Texas Jersey Cattle Club opened its annual convention in Waxahachie with business sessions and officer elections planned for tomorrow. Ed C. Lasater of Falfurflag s is president, Dr A M Flowers of Cleburne is vice president, and D T Simmons of Fort Worth is secretary, with representatives from Texas A M College among the speakers.
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Associated Press
Waxahachie
Texas
Texas Jersey Cattle Club
Texas A. & M. College
Ed C. Lasater
Falfurflags
A. &. Flowers
Cleburne
D. T. Simmons
Fort Worth
House committee backs anti lynching bill hearing next Thursday
Press Washington dispatch reports the House armed services committee favors starting consideration of the anti lynching bill next Thursday. It will decide whether hearings will be held and which witnesses may appear.
Net 1923 public debt cut by 400 million dollars
The Treasury reported a net reduction of nearly 400 million dollars in the public debt for 1923. Total outstanding obligations stood at 21,589,160,346 as books closed. Officials praised the debt’s manageable shape and the success of refunding over the last two years. They cautioned that continued economy is essential to complete the retirement program.
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Washington
Treasury
Memphis gin fire causes big loss near city
A morning fire at the Williams Miller gin in Memphis started about 2:30. It burned the six stand gin and equipment, destroyed about half of 4$$ bales on the gin wharf, and ruined 200 tons of cotton seed. Plant valued at 28,000 with 4,000 seed and 3,000 cotton losses, total loss 35,000 partly insured. Local manager Mr. Coleman White.
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Spcal
Memphis
Williams Miller
Coleman White
Tannery Fire Hits 101 Ranch in Ponca City
Fire destroyed a tannery at the 101 ranch near Ponca City Oklahoma last night causing an estimated loss of 40 000 to 50 000. The blaze threatened other buildings but was controlled by the Ponca City fire department. It followed a Monday fire at the packing plant power house after a boiler explosion that fatally burned engineer Frank Overton.
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Associated Press
Ponca City
Okla
Here
Frank Overton
State Engineers to Meet with Gov Neff January 8
Austin Texas January 3 a conference of the state council of engineers with Governor Neff the state board of water engineers and federal engineers aiding in the state flood control survey was called for January 8 to review progress under the topographic survey appropriation and plan further steps Colonel Glenn 8 Smith secretary of the Rocky Mountain Division US Survey will be president
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Austin
Texas
State Council of Engineers
Neff
State Board of Water Engineers
Glenn 8. Smith
Rocky Mountain Division
U. S. Survey
Panhandle prosecutors and officers form association
The Panhandle Prosecuting Attorneys and Peace Officers Association formed at a county courthouse meeting. I H. Reville of Clarendon was chosen president, J A Storey of Vernon vice president, and Clements of Plainview secretary. The group outlined plans for a constitution and by laws, with Memphis or Amarillo to host the next meeting in August. Attendees discussed cooperation, underpaid county attorneys, stricter prohibition laws, evidence gathering, and grand jury transcript records.
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Panhandle Prosecuting Attorneys and Peace Officers’ Association
I. Hf
Reville
Clarendon
100Th Judicial District
J. A. Storey
Vernon
Tes Clements
Enview
Memphis
Amarillo
Charles Clements
Attor Plainview
W. A. McIntosh
H L. Jordan
Tulsa
W. C. Huddinston
J. A. Merrick
P. HH. Lynch
Claude
R. H. Beville
Clarensinn
Whitaker Case 19 To Be Concluded Saturday
Trial of Sheriff Less Whitaker adjourned as court delayed for death of Senator Veale and pending Texas Ranger Robert Hamer arrival. Jurors separated after judge ruled offense a misdemeanor. McDonald testified about meeting with alleged Klansmen and Whitaker’s assurances of protection. Defense objected to some cross statements. Whitney and Klan witnesses described prior conversations and events surrounding the alleged flogging.
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Less Whitaker
Muehibentitholsen
Fletcher
Pingo Frank Hamer
Texas Ranger
Amarillo
Joh .W. Veale
Bishop
E. T. McDonald
M. W. Adams
D. Short
A. Cc. Townes
H. A. Shirk
E.E. Simmons
C. By
Osgood
W. A. Askew
J. ¥. ’ Mehtedt
H. A. Hall
W. Ims
Underwood
Jackson
Johnson
Whitaker
McDonald
T. W. Stanford
Stanford
A. C. Townes
Dixmude Wreckage Found Off Sicily Coast
Paris reports wreckage of the French dirigible Dixmude found off Sicily confirming a sea fall after fire or explosion. A gasoline tank surfaced near Cape Marco and linked with the commander Lieutenant Du Plessis de Grenadan. Blackened tank portion and rubberized envelope fragments were recovered nearby.
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Associated Press
Paris
Jan
Sicily
Ministry of Marine
Cape Marco
du Plessia de Grenadan
Burkett Opens Campaign in Ulano for Texas Governor
State Senator Joe Burkett of Eastland launched his gubernatorial bid with an address in Ulano. He called for a central state bank for Texas, tuition support for state higher education institutions, and development of natural resources.
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Joe Burkett
Ulano
Eastland
Texas
Jackson Day banquet speakers to be announced soon
Jackson Day banquet set for Tuesday evening January 8 at the Amarillo hotel. The second annual event starts at 7 30 and welcomes the public with no invitation required. Reservations cost 1 25 per plate at the hotel cigar stand. Women encouraged to attend as hundreds are expected.
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Amarillo Hotel
Amarillo
Panhandle
Weather forecast for Amarillo region and nearby areas
Forecast warns of a threatening start Friday morning, clearing by Friday afternoon and cooler temperatures. West Texas expected partly cloudy to cloudy with colder north areas. New Mexico may see warmer extremes in the northwest. Air pressure patterns suggest unsettled conditions with possible heavy precipitation in parts of the region.
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Amarillo
Weat
Texas
Rocky Mountain
Dakota
Missouri
National G O P Body Rapped by Johnson
Senator Hiram Johnson of California denounced the Republican national Southern delegate representation and the convention expansion plan in Cleveland. He attacked administration foreign policy and urged scrutiny of Mellon taxes while backing farmers relief, and condemned joining the world court and the Ohio Republican stance.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Republican National Southern
Obregon
Mexico
Ohio Republican State Central Committee
President Coolidge
Hiram Johnson
California
Johnson
Chicago
Mellon
Evertonaipeene
Detroit
Strafort Johnson
United States
National Committee
Washinton
Movie Actor Is Sentenced In Federal Court
Lionel West a former Hollywood actor was sentenced in Denver to two years in prison and a $1000 fine after pleading guilty to illegally using government transportation issued to a Veterans Bureau patient. The court heard he obtained $15000 from a Dallas woman promising to star her daughter in films and that warrants for mail fraud were outstanding in Minneapolis and Dallas. West had traveled from Denver to New Orleans where he was arrested, claiming to have worked with many top film figures.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Lionel West
Hollywood
Calif
J. Foster Symes
West
Veterans’ Bureau
Symes
Dallas
Texas
Minneapolis
Pallas
New Orleans
Youthful Miners Held for Murder of Brown in Kentucky
Central City Kentucky January 3 three young coal miners Ernest Luey Speedy Nebon and a fifteen year old Emery all from Huhlenburg county were arrested on charges of Luther Browns murder in a rooming house with a shot fired through a wall. An unconfirmed report says they admit the killing but claim it was accidental.
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Central City
Ernest Luey
Nebon
Emery
Huhlenburg County
Luther Brown
Brown
Mabel Normand Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Los Angeles January 3 Mabel Normand film actress was operated on for appendicitis today and is resting easily, according to her physicians.
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Mabel Normand
Los Angeles
Temperature Drop Predicted for Panhandle Tonight
A cold wave is predicted for the Panhandle tonight into Friday night with temperatures from 8 to 12 degrees above zero. The forecast was received by the local Weather Bureau from New Orleans late last night.
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Panhandle
New Orleana
Seine Flood Deepens Tragedy Near Paris
The Seine flood grows more tragic as waters rise toward 1910 levels. Suburbs show alarm while Paris officials stay hopeful. In Alforville the Marne swells, washing embankments and flooding streets, trapping residents who cannot escape despite efforts and urgent pleas for help.
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Seine
Red Presa Pris
Paris
Alforville
Marne
Burglar Fired On As Clovis Man Fires Three Shots
Special to The News Clovis January 3 Three shots were fired at a fleeing burglar at nine oclock last night after the man tried to enter the home of Rev Ted P Holifield pastor of Calvary Presbyterian church The burglar fell as he crossed the street and escaped into darkness Insurance man Br M Hall fired the shots after being summoned by Mrs Holifield and encountering the burglar behind a coal house Police believe Hall wounded the intruder.
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Clovis
Ted P. Hollifield
Calvary Presbyterian Church
BR. M. Hall
Holifield
Rev. Holifield
Hall
Texas Attorney Pleads Guilty to Oil Fraud Charge
Edwin C. Kingsbury of Fort Worth Texas and Charles H Kreigh of Pasadena California pleaded guilty in United States district court to charges tied to an oil stock selling scheme. The court gave both until April 7 to arrange affairs before sentencing. The offense carries up to five years jail and a $1000 fine.
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Associated Pre. Milwaker
Wis
Edwin C. Kingsbury
Fort Worth
Texas
Charles H. Kreigh
Pasadena
California
United States District Court
F. A. Geiger
Teane C. Howard
Des Moines
Congress Resumes Work After Holiday Recess
Congress returns from its holiday recess and holds speeches and routine tasks as members prepare for a busier stretch. The Senate and House plan to adjourn by summer after committees hit full stride with Mellon tax bill work and early-season appropriations for Interior, Army, and Navy budgets.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Interior Department
Army
Navy
Outlook for 1924 at Fair Theatre Believes Taxes Will Fall
Manager Carl R Sullivan foresees repeal of many theater taxes in 1924 and lower admission prices. He notes 1923's record year for production and theater growth, predicting a strong year with great films and new marvels. He cites rising production costs and taxes as challenges, while praising the public’s demand for higher quality entertainment. He predicts continued expansion in the motion picture industry and broader audience appeal.
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C. R. Sullivan
Fair Theater
O. D. Randal
Randal Drug Company
West Texas
Carl R. Sullivan
Fair Theatre
T Aia
Financelal
Pro
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