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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1922

Page

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Freight Reduction Long Time Credit To Be Asked For

Washington January 17 AP The American Farm Bureau will ask the National Agricultural Conference to back early enactment of laws defining farmers rights to market cooperatively and to support long term credits and warehouse based financing. Delegates include Mrs W C Martin of Dallas and B E Chaney of Stuttgart as delegates.

Washington Associated Press American Farm Bureau National Agricultural Conference Atlanta Department of Agriculture Farm Bureau Federation Congress

U S Proposes New Policy In Chinese Pact

Washington papers report a Far Eastern Committee debate on an American plan to redefine the open door in China and set up a board to review existing and future concessions. Britain Italy support in principle. France withholds full assent. Japan awaiting Tokio's viewing before approval.

Associated Press Washington China United States Japan France Italy Belgium Portugal Netherlands Qstal Shemat Board of Reference Shantung Pacific Far Eastern Committee Tokio Rte Manchuria Schanzer

Election of P P C of C Heads Off Till March

After two hours of discussion the Panhandle Plains Chamber of Commerce adjourned to March 7 for a general meeting. George Ryan B E Finley and F R Jamison will arrange delegates from each county and five representatives per county. The search for a permanent secretary manager was postponed to March as the group aims to push cooperation with Panhandle fairs. George Ryan reported that definite support has been given or will be given.

Panhandle Plains Finley George Ryan

Texas schools jeopardized by solons charge

University of Texas president Dr Robert E B Vinson told the Federated Clubs of Texas executive board in Austin that legislatures and courts threaten educational independence. He urged support for a constitutional amendment and cautioned against interpreting campus “shacks” as lack of spirit. Forty club members attended.

Austin Texas Robert EB. Vinson University of Texas Federated Clubs of Texas Supreme Court Dr. Vinson Club Women of Lee Joseph San Antonio Vinson Neff Fort Worth

Bad Check Writers Targeted by Amarillo Association

Amarillo Business Men's Association at its annual meeting pledged to prosecute anyone who issues bad checks. The gathering elected W. E. Cazzell Bert Wrather and C. J. Blackburn as directors for two years, with Toney Chisum Hugh Tolleson Ben Smith and EB. L. Roberts Jr. as holdovers. Secretary KK Walkup reported 1921 finances and daily/ monthly report workload, noting services worth about 23400 to members and savings from anti fraud efforts. He cited cooperation with local groups and discussed higher dues, contrasting Amarillo rates with others.

Amarillo Kk. O. Walkup Walkup Board of City Development Amarillo-Panhandle Automotive Association Advertising Club

Readers praise The Step on the Stairs serial

Amarillo Daily News readers praised Isabel Ostrander’s detective fiction The Step on the Stairs. The story, begun yesterday, continues today on the editorial page and will run for twelve installments.

Amarillo Daily News Isabel Ostrander

Poor Teacher Caught with Counterfeiting in Elton

Le Roy Perkins a negro school teacher from Elton La pled guilty to counterfeiting silver dollars after federal agents raided his retreat. U S District Judge G W Jack sentenced him to 18 months in Atlanta Federal Prison.

Associated Press Shreveport LeRoy Perkins Elton Jeky Mr. Hyde Perkins United States District Court G. W. Jack Atlanta

Hitz Warns Fruit Jobs Association On Rebuilding

A. D. Hitz president of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association told the Fort Worth convention that the corner has been turned but business remains in reconstruction. He urged members to exercise economy during the period.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas A. D. Hitz Western Fruit Jobbers Association

Mexia Officers Round Up 34 Suspects in 24 Hours

In Mexia Texas thirty four arrests were reported by General Jacob F. Wolters for liquor narcotic violations gambling and minor offenses. Nearly a dozen prominent citizens were jailed for gaming in South Mexia last night as orders for more troops were declined.

Associated Press Mexia Texas Jacob F. Wolters South Mexic Watters

Texas to apportion school fund per capita

Austin Texas January 17 Miss Annie Webb Blanton state superintendent announced an apportionment of $1 out of the available school fund to Texas schools The money reaches 1 298 000 scholastics in the state The fund this year provides 13 per capita and will be apportioned by the State Board at various intervals A fifty cent per capita apportionment has already been made

Austin Texas Schools of Annie Webb Blanton

New York Man Injured in Texas Air Crash

Robert E. Bridge of New York, a former serviceman, was injured when his airplane crashed near Alice, Texas. He is in South Texas for health reasons after discharge from the army and was taken to a hospital at Alice.

Corpus Christi Texas Robert E. Bridge New York Alice Bridge

Judge Dismisses 256 Divorces for No Appearance

Texarkana Texas January 17 Judge Hugh Carney of Bowie County Civil District Court dismissed 256 pending divorce cases where litigants failed to appear. Five divorces were granted today and forty-seven cases remain pending.

Texarkana Texas Hugh Carney Bowie County Civil District Court

Wichita Falls banker T. J. Taylor is dead in his office

T. J. Taylor a pioneer banker and oil development figure in Wichita Falls died in his office. He had lived in the city 32 years and is survived by his wife two daughters and four sons.

Sy Associated Arena Wichita Falls Texas T. J. Taylor Taylor

Woodrow Wilson Awards Fund Launch Details

A national campaign launches January 16 to endow the Woodrow Wilson Awards for public service with a million dollar fund. Directed by Cleveland H. Dodge as executive committee chair, Franklin D. Roosevelt as national committee chair, and Hamilton Holt as executive director. National headquarters are at 150 Nassau Street New York City.

Cleveland H. Dodge Franklin D. Roosevelt National Committee Hamilton Holt Nassau Street New York City

Daily News Custodian of Woodrow Wilson Memorial Fund

The Amarillo Daily News was named custodian of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Fund for Texas. Roy G. Watson of the Houston Post appointed the News to direct the fund drive. The first gift arrived from R. C. Asbury, proprietor of the Hotel Tulsa, sending $10.

Amarillo Daily News Woodrow Wilson’ Memorial Fund Texas News Roy G. Watson The Houston Post R. C. Asbury Hotel Tulsa

Panhandle Plans City Improvement

Panhandle Texas community discussion centered on gas and electric lights, expanded water supply, and a larger public school system. Fifty two Community Commercial Club members met at F. H. Hill’s home with enthusiastic talks and a social hour following refreshments.

Panhandle Texas Community Commercial Club F. H. Hill

Mob Seizes Black Man in Florida For Fatal Wounding

In Mayo Florida a mob overpowered officials and seized a Black man accused of fatally wounding W. R. Taylor on Saturday. The mob allegedly harmed the suspect on the town outskirts.

Mayo, Fia W. R. Taylor

American General Henry Allen Honored by Italy

Rome January 17 King Victor Emmanuel conferred the grand cross and cordon of the crown of Italy upon Major General Henry T. Allen commander of the American French army in Germany for his role with troops in Rome. He arrived to attend ceremonies honoring Italy's unknown soldiers tomorrow.

Associated Press Rome Victor Emmanuel Italy Henry T. Allen Germany Allen

Testimony Taken In Arbuckle Trial Opens In San Francisco

In San Francisco on January 17 the second manslaughter trial of Roscoe Arbuckle began with testimony proceeding. Three witnesses were examined as proceedings got underway, outlining the early phase of the case.

Arbuckle San . Francisco Cal Roscoe Arbuckle

U S Invited to Genoa Economic Conference

Washington January 17 The United States received an invitation from Italy’s Ambassador Ricci to participate in the economic and financial conference at Genoa, reported by the State Department tonight.

U. 8 Washington United States Genoa State Department Amassador Ricci Italy

German cotton mills run at eighty five percent capacity

Berlin January 17 official statistics show German cotton mills operating at 85 percent capacity at the start of the year. They also report having twice as much raw cotton on hand as at the same time last year, indicating ample supply for production.

Berlin

Swine Breeding Experts Talk At Hereford Meeting

Hereford hosts the eleventh annual Pan handle Swine Breeders Association session with W F Boerner presiding at Star Theatre. A I Ward discusses Mexico market needs for pure bred hogs, noting Mexico is meat hungry and shifting demand toward quality livestock from Texas and the U S.

Hereford W. F. Boerner Panhandle Swine Breeders Association Star Theatre R. Shary The Presbyterian Church L. Gough C.E. Alexander Child Earl Lewis Childress Mexico A. I. Ward Texas Swine Breeders Association College Station Texas United States Ward

Auto Show Plans Form Under Amarillo Panhandle Association

A special committee led by Toney Chisum Harvey Crudgington and J N Riggs met yesterday morning to finalize tentative plans for an Amarillo Panhandle Automotive Association show this spring. The event aims to exceed last year with larger premises possibly two floors, to be staged in a sizable building here. Subcommittees will be announced at the association dinner next Monday night, and the organizers hope Amarillo will host a show befitting a much larger city.

Toney Chisum Harvey Crudgington J. N. Riggs Amérillo-Panhandle Automoative Association Cooper- Irvin Motor Company Chisum Amarillo

State charges Sammons with being in plot

State attorneys told in open court they would base the case on an alleged conspiracy between defendant T E Sammons and Jake Martin deputy sheriff of Wheeler County who was present when Brooks was killed at Shamrock last September. Defense witnesses attacked by Sammons defense claim Brooks made threats against his life. Sammons previously testified for prosecution in Amaville Federal court years ago related to Brooks bootlegging. Court began at 1 pm after adjournment at 1230 last night.

Texas State of Texas T. E. Sammons Sammons Jake Martin Wheeler County Brooks Shamrock

Continuations Mentioned Across Pages

The fragment indicates continued coverage across pages two and three, suggesting a longer article or report spanning multiple pages rather than a complete standalone item. Further context would reveal the topic, individuals involved, and outcomes.

Farmers win seat on Federal Reserve Board

In Washington on January 17 the Kellogg Smith compromise passed the Senate 63 to 9, increasing the Reserve Board from five to six members and ensuring agricultural interests have a spokesman. The bill alters the act to require fair representation of financial, agricultural, industrial, and commercial sectors and geographic divisions, with House approval needed for future bank building contracts over $50,000.

Associated Press Washington Federal Reserve Board Senate Kellogg-Smith Federal Reserve Bank Congress Heflin New York Federal Reserve Bank

Cold Weather Promised for Amarillo Today

A weather observer in New Orleans predicts Amarillo will see temperatures from 10 to 20 degrees today with bitter cold. The message warns that even colder air is expected to arrive Wednesday night, signaling a stretch of frigid conditions ahead.

Amarillo New Orleans T. J. Considine

Publisher Tames Bixby Dies in Kansas City Hospital

Tames Bixby, publisher of Muskogee Oklahoma Phoenix and a well known figure in newspaper and Republican party circles of the South and Middle West, died in a Kansas City hospital at 5 p m today.

Kansas City

Lye in Moonshine Booze Believed to Kill Man in Shreveport

In Shreveport Louisiana authorities say a bottle of moonshine laced with concentrated lye killed Thomas A Power a 40 year old bookkeeper The bootlegger who sold the liquor last Saturday is being sought Powers burial will occur in Mobile Alabama

Associated Press Shreveport Thomas A. Power Powers Mobile Ala

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Woodrow Wilson Fund National Committee OF the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Woodrow Wilson Muscle Shoals Federation War Finance Corporation America W. C. Martin Dallas Federation of Rural Life Clubs B. E. Chaney Stutgart Ark Arkansas Rice Growers Association U.S Albert Sargant P.P.C Solons Federated Women Ty Associated Press A.B. M Scancinred Iene Daily News Plahns Wilson Funds Florida Ress Mevico STATE Shamrock Man Tams Bixby Lye
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