Federal Reserve Banks Support Farmers, Not Oppose
Governor W P G Harding told the New York Board of Trade that Reserve banks extend heavier credits in agricultural districts and denied charges of hostility to farm crop loans. He urged balanced banking laws, blamed high taxes and costs for slow recovery, and defended Reserve salaries as necessary to attract capable officials.
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New York
Federal Reserve
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Harding
Board of Trade
Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Brians
Truthful advertising urged by national group
Louis Blumenstock of St. Louis told the National Advertising Commission that eliminating inflated claims like $20 values for $10 would curb inferior merchandise and restore public trust. He warned that untruthful ads damage the press and that truthful advertising should start with retailers who interact with buyers.
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Associated Prosa Buffalo
N. Y
Louis Blumenstock
St. Louis
National Advertising Commission
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Arrest in Goodwell as Adams Detained in Car Case
Police at Goodwell Oklahoma arrested a man who gave the name Adams after a telegram from the sheriff requested apprehension of a Kissel car suspect seen locally. He had registered under the alias Dillon at the Amarillo Hotel and Johnson Joiner garage. The Goodwell sheriff said a man last seen in an automobile was found killed near Greenwell, details unclear.
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Adams
Goodwell Okla
Kissel
A. C. Townes
Frank Gamblin
Amarillo
Johnson Joiner
Dillon
Goodwell
Gredwell
Detectives on Trail in Boddy Escape Case
Names and addresses of the person who assisted in the sensational escape of Luther Boddy, confessed slayer of two New York police detectives, captured yesterday in Philadelphia, are in the possession of local authorities, assistant District Attorney declared.
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New York
Luther Boddy
Philadelphia
Investigation Ordered Over Reported Live Baby Raffle
Judge C H Jenks directed the state department of public welfare to probe a Danville Theatre claim that a live baby would be raffled Friday night. Springfield Illinois January 10 report notes the inquiry was ordered to examine the allegations and determine legality.
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Springfield
Danville
C. H. Jenks
Department of Public Welfare
Griffiths Rise Eases Irish Crisis In Dublin Move
Dublin January 10 The Dail Eireann adjourned to February 14 by consent after a day of relief as Arthur Griffith becomes president and a new cabinet forms. The war is being eased by treaty terms with Ireland’s government set to implement them. Eamonn De Valera, former president, expressed regret at not being able to respond earlier.
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Dublin
DailyBireann
Arthur Griffith
Ireland
Eamonn de Valera
Griffith and De Valera clash over Ireland's future
Arthur Griffith congratulates on election but says associates will aid his presidency in seeking liberty for Ireland. De Valera argues over recognition as president. Griffith insists he would not press resignations if De Valera had not left the presidency, urging an unobstructed task for the new government as voters decide between Free State and republic. Dail members who withdrew with De Valera attend the afternoon session.
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Griffith
Dail
Ireland
de Valera
Free State
Texas motor vehicle registrations to top 475000 in 1921
Austin Jan 10 Records from the State Highway Department indicate Texas motor vehicle registrations in 1921 will exceed 1920 by about 45 000 and total around 475 000. Officials note the final compilation is not yet finished and will be completed in a few weeks.
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Austin
Texas
State Highway Department
Ne Is Slain Three Injured In Quarrel
In Muskogee Oklahoma Henry Hsten fiance of Jennie Hirsch is dead Abe Hirsch Jennie’s father is seriously wounded Esther Hirsch Jennie’s mother and Jennie are hospitalized as Morris Hirsch Jennie’s former husband fired five shots from an army revolver in a family dispute over love and property.
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Associated Press
Muskoghe
Okla
Henry Hsten
Jennie Hirsch
Abe Hirsch
Jennie
Esther Hirsch
Morris Hirsch
Visitors 10 Jail Visitors Locked Inside Chicago
Police at Cook County jail rounded up a group of about twenty visitors during a routine check. Detectives believed several of the detainees were wanted for burglary and holdups, and the incident left the visitors inside the jail rather than outside looking in.
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Chicago
Cook County
Nolice
Austin Civil War veteran and policeman Green Burton dies
Green Burton aged 98, a Union Army Civil War veteran and longtime Austin police officer of 30 years, died in Austin today. Burial and funeral arrangements were not announced. He served in the Confederate era city during a period of social change and civic duty. He leaves behind a community marked by his contributions as a veteran and public servant.
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Austin
Texas
Green Burton
Judge Urges Cowhide For Bad Boys In Armory Breakin
In Muskogee Oklahoma Judge Robert L Williams told fathers to discipline their sons with a strong hand. He recalled his own childhood discipline to illustrate consequences in the case of two Muskogee youths charged with breaking into the national guard armory.
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Muskogee, Okla
Robert L. Williams
United States District Court
Muskogee
National Guard
Witnesses Divided Over Opie Hanging Probe Testimony
Virginia witnesses sparred evenly on Major H L Opie before a Senate committee probing hangings in France. Testimony focused on whether Opie shot his own men in October 1918 during the Argonne offensive, with conflicting accounts from soldiers who served with him.
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Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
H. L. Opie
Staunton
Senate
France
Opie
116Th Infantry
Argonne
National banks elect officers and directors in Amarillo
Amarillo's four national banks held annual meetings with elections to officers and directors. First National, City National, Amarillo National, and National Bank of Commerce all reported personnel and board changes where applicable. Lacy promoted to assistant cashier at Amarillo National. other banks reported no changes. Guaranty State Bank held its meeting earlier, Amarillo Bank and Trust plans to meet in February.
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Amarillo
First National
City National Banks
Amarillo National Bank
FE. C. Lacy
City National Bank
First National Bank
National Bank of Commerce
W. H. Fuqua
C. J. E. Lowndes
Ford Brandenberg
J. $. Chesnutt
W. W. Fienniken
H. F. Fuqua
R. C. Daily
BE. Fuqua
H. B. Fuqua
M. E. Fuqua
J. L. Fuqua
J. 8. Chesnutt
B. T. Ware
C. L. Ware
C. T. Ware
R. C. Ware
D. Vaughan
Ware
G. B. Doubleday
H. J. Farwell
E. C. Lacy
CT. Ware
A. H Ware
Committee urges sale of army land and closure of activities
A House sub committee urged sale of War Department land and consolidation or abolition of several army activities after months of inquiry. The findings require approval from the House Military Committee before action by Congress.
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Washington
War Department
House
House Military Committee
Senate
Fight Over Newberry's Title Right Grows Hot
Washington January 10 The Newberry seat contest in the Senate grows tighter with leaders predicting a decisive vote or possible recommittal after five opposition speeches. Both sides claim victory while calls for testimony and potential subpoenas surface amid a shifting alliance of Republican and Democratic senators.
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Newberry
Washington
Senate
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Henry Ford
Mr. Newberry
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Chanrote
Crow
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Kendrick
Wyoming
Weller
Maryland
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Johnson
Walsh
Heflin
Borah
Republican
Idaho
Robinson
Arkansas
Ashurst
Arizona
Presbyterians Discuss Debt Impending at Texas Synod
At Austin Texas the Texas Synod of the Presbyterian Church U S A met with about 100 attendees. The session focused on financial issues facing Daniel Baker College Brownwood with leaders urging concerted church support to erase debt. discussion also covered routing and minor church matters.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Presbyterian Churches of Texas
Texas Synod
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church of Texas
Daniel Baker College
Brownwood
Zr. &. Chandler
W. F. McCartney
Prisoner’s liquor attempt burns Texas police chief
Media Texas January 10 Chief of Police Sam Allen was burned on hands and feet when a prisoner trying to dump illicit liquor pulled the cork. Allen spilled some of the liquor on his hands and into his shoe while stopping the man on the way to federal authorities at Waco.
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Media
Texas
Sam Allen
Waco
$900000 Lost On Eggs In One Week In Chicago
Chicago officials report egg speculators lost more than $900000 in a week as prices plunged. Russell Poole of the costs of living committee says warehouses seized for unpaid storage while wholesale prices fell 18 cents a dozen and today range 29 to 80 cents. retail 39 to 47 cents. Wholesalers call the market panicky.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Russell Poole
Poole
Texas game chief calls violators to account
W. W. Boyd, game and oyster commissioner, declared war on violators of state game laws. He announced January 10 as the last day venison and wild turkeys could be kept in cold storage and urged hunters and sportsmen to help enforce the laws.
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Austin
Texas
W. W. Boyd
Boyd
Railroad commission hears dozen Texas railroad cases
In Austin on January 10 the railroad commission heard argument in about twelve Texas railroad applications. With one minor exception no decisions were made and all cases were taken under advisement.
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Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission
Texas Railroads
Mechanic robs DeKalb bank after pump repair
J M Davis, eight year mechanic at Sanders Gin in DeKalb Bowie County, collects $6 for pump work and then robs bank director W D Sanders, forcing him into the vault and escaping with about $500. Police seek suspect and recovery of funds.
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Texarkana
Texas
J. M. Davis
Sanders Gin
DeKalb
Bowie County
W. D. Sanders
DeKalb Exchange Bank
Davis
Sanders
Rangers raid Mexia oil field after Christmas crackdown
By Associated Press Mexia Texas January 10 Rangers backed by police raids and Texas authorities maintained law and order after extensive operations in the oil field. Rangers stationed here at the winter garden headquarters raided Saturday night arresting twenty persons and confiscating and burning 165 gallons of liquor.
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Mexia
Texas
Texas Rangers
Winter Garden
Two Men Injured In Victor Refinery Still Explosion
Wichita Falls Texas January 10 Associated Press L J Doty and C W Askins workers at the Victor refinery north of town suffer serious burns from a still explosion inside the unit Fire believed caused by red hot rivets igniting gas with no expectation of fatal injuries.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
L. J. Doty
C. W. Askins
Victor
Washington
Associated Press
Harding
Shantung
White House
Dallas man elected president of Southwest National Bank
Wiley Blair of Dallas, a prominent wholesale grocer, was elected president of the Southwest National Bank at its annual directors meeting. He succeeds K. R. Higginbotham, who becomes chairman of the board.
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Dallas
Texas
Wiley Blair
Froeesman
North Texas
The
Southwest National Bank
Blair
KR. W. Higginbotham
Former Fargo banker guilty of embezzlement charge
Frank C. Heaton, former assistant cashier at the Scandinavian American Bank of Fargo, was found guilty by a Case County district jury of embezzling less than $20. He faced speculative charges totaling about $75,000, with the court labeling the offense a misdemeanor.
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Fargo, N. D
Frank ¢C. Heaton
Scandinavian American Bank of Fargo
Case County
Salt Fields Barrier Hurdle in Shantung Talks
Washington dispatch notes a push for Harding mediation between China and Japan over the Shantung dispute including salt field control. China demands cash payment and property control, while Japan seeks bank loan financing with Japanese experts. Also mentions Pacific fortifications treaty near completion after talks among major powers.
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Irm
China
Japan
Shantung Province
Shantung
Secretary for G. O. P. National Committee Dies
Clarence B. Miller, secretary of the Republican National Committee and former congressman from the Eighth Minnesota District, died in a St. Paul hospital at 4:35 p.m. after a two week illness. Born in 1872, Miller served in Congress from 1908 to 1918, was assistant secretary of the RNC in 1919, and secretary in 1920. He practiced law in Washington, D. C., and was a 33rd degree Mason and member of the Scottish Rite and Biks.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
Minn
Clarence B. Miller
Republican National Committee
Eighth Minnesota Metrict
Mr. Miller
Minnesota
William N. Carrs
Miller
Washington, D. C
Biks
Probe of Retail Prices Broadening to Include Costs
Washington January 10. An agreement to widen a joint government probe into wholesale and retail prices across the country was reached by Attorney General Daugherty after a conference with Secretaries Hoover and Davis. The plan aims to extend the Justice Department investigation to cover costs of commodities from origin to consumer.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Commerce Department
Department of Labor
Daugherty
Hoover
Davis
Justice Department
Fire destroys block in Wortham Texas
Wortham Texas January 10 One man is believed dead and about a dozen cars were destroyed as a fire wiped out an entire business district block. Firemen hunted a crippled man thought trapped after a torchlight explosion started the blaze in the night.
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Wortham
Texas
Six of Eleven Fugitives Accounted For
Ataude Hill and Rey Haynes were recaptured on the Texas side of the Red River. Tom Jackson and Jesse Miller surrendered at the Shaw prison farm in Bowie County. Six of the eleven escapees are accounted for. one was killed, another captured, two seen near DeKalb with capture expected, and three believed to be in Oklahoma.
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Associated Press
Texarkana
Texas
Ataude Hill
Rey Haynes
Shaw
Bowie County
Red River
Tom Jackson
Jesse Miller
DeKalb
Oklahoma
Poisoning death shocks Santa Rosa farm family
Santa Rosa California January 10 Joanna B Haberhawer 19 daughter of a Bellview farmer was found dead in bed with poison reportedly placed in her mouth while she slept. A younger sister woke and found poison on her lips. Police hunt a discharged ranch hand said to have threatened the family.
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Associated Press
Santa Rosa
Calif
Johanna B. Haberhawer
Bellview
Hand
Taper Bauer
Photo Engravers Return to Work After Talks
In New York on Jan 10 three photo engravers returned to work after eleven firms signed four new working agreements. Officials of the Photo Engraver's Union announced the settlement late today.
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Associated Press
New York
Harding backs tariff protection for southern toil ers
President Harding told a delegation from the Southern Tariff Association at the White House he favors a tariff granting the South the same protection as the North and extending field toilers protections equal to factory workers. John H. Kirby of Houston, president of the association, urged influence for southern product protection as the group endorsed the Aean valuation plan and the schedules urged by the South before the Senate finance committee.
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Washington
Harding
Southern Tariff Association
White House
John H. Kirby
Houston
Texas
Association
Mr. Harding
Aean
Southraro
Senate Finance Aan
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