05 Jan 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1926
Page
1
Oklahoma City reports federal and state authorities target the Osage county killings spanning two years. W K Hale and Ernest Burkhart were arrested in connection with the W E Smith murder at Fairfax. A Guthrie grand jury investigates a possible conspiracy to wipe out an Osage family for a $2 million fortune.
Senate debate opens on a House passed tax reduction plan claiming a $330,060,000 surplus at year end. Republicans and Democrats discuss changes to rates and exemptions while insurgents seek public income tax return disclosures and potential higher top rates.
The Supreme Court, by Justice Butler, held that Road District No 2 in Archer County Texas did not constitute a valid political subdivision for bond issuance. He ruled due process was violated as landowners lacked hearing, and noted bonds may become valueless if legally invalid. The decision overturned a Northern District ruling.
W K Hale known as king of the Osage hills and Ernest Burkhart were arrested in Pawhuska Oklahoma on warrants tied to a series of Osage country murders. They were arraigned before Judge Le Justus and ordered held without bond. A federal grand jury in Guthrie will hear them after a January twenty preliminary hearing is set. Guards accompanied the pair to Guthrie where Hale will be jailed in county custody and Burkhart in the city jail.
S J Cole, traffic manager for the Board of City Development, submitted his resignation at a city hall meeting. The move is effective January 15 as he becomes secretary treasurer of the upcoming Kearns Grain and Seed Co. He offers to assist in emergencies until a successor is chosen. Continued on page two.
Directors of the Texas Wheat Growers association held their first annual school in Amarillo. Judge L Gough led sessions on cooperative organization while speakers like W H Fuqua urged business methods and farm cooperation. Norris Ewing pledged Daily News support for their plans. Judge Randolph spoke on legal aspects.
Crown Prince Carol renounced his position as heir to the Romanian throne. His four year old son Prince Michael, mother Princess Helen of Greece, is set to succeed. A regency council will govern until Michael turns 18, with a national assembly vote 234 to 8 recognizing the succession and creating the provisional regency. Prime Minister Bratianu stated the prince acted for private reasons and the government bears responsibility for the bills.
A Pasadena coroner's jury held Paul Mahoney, builder of the grand stand and the nearby building, responsible for the New Year’s Day collapse that killed three and injured over 200. The findings accuse carelessness and neglect by Mahoney and the building inspection department.
Train number 172 on the Pennsylvania Railroad derailed tonight near North East Maryland while en route from Washington to Boston. It is not known here if any passengers were injured and details remain incomplete from Baltimore reports.
W Ver million filed a bail application in the Court of Criminal Appeals after being held without bail following an armed robbery at Claude First National Bank in Armstrong County. He allegedly stole 4500 dollars from Clifford Walker, the assistant cashier. He was committed to jail and later moved to Amarillo on jail inadequacy grounds.
The House passed the treasury post office appropriation bill. Agricultural relief measures were introduced in both chambers. A congressional inquiry into tariff commission law was requested. President Coolidge requested 50,000 dollars for U S participation in the preliminary disarmament conference. Secretary Mellon urged holding tax reduction at 330,006,000 dollars.
Weather forecast for Amarillo and surrounding areas indicates Tuesday will be fair with cooler conditions in the southeast. West Texas and eastern New Mexico expect generally fair skies, while a broad mid latitude high pressure system drifts across the Plains and toward the Atlantic coast. Temperature trends show above normal readings in the morning across the region.
A large audience attended the world famous play Lightnin with preliminary receipts totaling 2983 dollars. It is estimated the Elks charity fund will receive between 700 and 800 dollars from the production.
In the Municipal Auditorium the world famous play featuring Thomas Jefferson in Lightnin’ Bill Jones drew an estimated 1,200 to 1,300 spectators. The crowd praised Jefferson and the cast with hearty, spontaneous applause and enjoyed humor tinged with nostalgia for old days such as the gold rush and Civil War.
Poll tax payments are urged with a reminder to continue on wage two. The notice emphasizes timely settlement of poll taxes and directs readers to the continuation for full details.
In Wichita Falls on January 4 a four year dispute by two Archer county towns over an inequitable road district appears won. Advocates claim the U S Supreme Court invalidates the law used to authorize Texas highway construction since 1909, potentially affecting thousands of miles built under that statute.
Washington telegraph notes Texas roads could face immediate federal funding cuts if highway work cannot be matched locally. After the Supreme Court ruled Texas road district law valid, officials warned of halted projects across districts without alternative funding. Senator Sheppard backed Texas credit. William Watkins argued the rehearing request, with Fort Worth linked to Amarillo in the case.
Washington officials report Representative Gorman of Illinois introduced a bill to establish a bureau of civil commercial and strategic aeronautics. The proposal aims to organize aviation oversight and promote air industry development as a federal agency.
President Coolidge asks Congress to decide U S participation in League of Nations disarmament talks and recommends a 50000 dollar appropriation to cover participation costs. He warns attendance commitments cannot be defined before meetings. The House foreign affairs panel reviews the measure while Senate inquiry continues.
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