Leaders Back Debt Refunding and Bonus Bills in Senate
Washington Jan 18 Senate Republicans pressed two key measures in conference the allied debt refunding bill and a soldiers bonus bill. The refunding bill won unanimous support while the bonus measure was split 31 to 2 with some abstentions. Leaders predicted majority backing for the bonus despite disagreements over financing including possible use of funds from refunded British bonds and a sales tax.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Senate Finance Committee
Harding
United States
Finance Committee
China Open Door Plans Partly Agreed At Conference
At the arms conference Far Eastern committees accepted the American open door plan in part after scrapping the article on examining China concessions. Britain led the push to drop the proposal with France and Japan backing, while China reserved right to revisit later. Negotiations also advanced on railway controls and the Shan Tung coal and iron mine return, with Shantung railway still awaiting government guidance.
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China
Associated Press
Washington
Hughes
Shantung
Kiaochow
Shuntung
Round-Up rider of Tucumcari killed in shooting
Jim Wilkes a well known rodeo contestant was shot and killed in Tucumcari New Mexico. His father in law J W Dickey is alleged to have killed him and was wounded in the shop during an alleged altercation. The feud stems from years of dispute over Ruby Dickey Wilkes wife and rodeo contestant. Wilkes leaves a wife and baby. A brother of Jim Wilkes married a younger daughter of J W Dickey.
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Tucumcari
N. M
Jim Wilkes
J. W. Dickey
Dickey
Wilkes
Ruby Dickey
State Law Enforcement and Anti-Saloon Leagues hold Texas meet
Fort Worth Texas Jan 18 officers were elected and resolutions adopted at the two day convention of the State Law Enforcement and Anti Saloon Leagues. Dr J C Hardy of Belton was named president with J L Smith Amarillo first vice president and L R Anderson Fort Worth second vice president. A new board of directors includes W C White of Atlanta George W Carroll Beaumont Judge E M Bramlette Longview H A Ivy Sherman Ben F Brandenburg Dallas Judge T S Henderson Cameron Rev E A Maness Crockett Rev R W Adams Houston Judge J T Duncan LaGrange S BE McDonald Lockhart Rev B A Hodges Temple Judge W Erskine Williams Fort Worth Senator Guinn Williams Decatur J T Curry San Antonio Rev S L Batchelor Kingsville J L Campbell El Paso Rev J P Sewell Abilene Judge J W Hall Amarillo.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
State Law Enforcement Association
Anti-Saloon League
J. C. Hardy
Belton
Baylor Woman's College
Law Enforcement
J. L. Smith
Amarillo
L. R. Anderson
George Sergeant
Dallas
W. C. White
Atlanta
George W. Carroll
Beaumont
E. M. Bramlette
Longview
H. A. Ivy
Sherman
Ben F. Brandenburg
T. S. Henderson
Cameron
E. A. Maness
Crockett
R. W. Adams
Houston
John T. Duncan
la Grance
S. BE. McDonald
Lockhart
B. A. Hodges
Temple
W. Erskine Williams
Guinn Williams
Decatur
J. T. Curry
San Antonio
L. Batchelor
Kingsville
J. L. Campbell
el Paso
J. P. Sewell
Abilene
J. W. Hall
Panhandle District Formed by Texas Women Clubs
The State Federation of Women's Clubs created a new district in the Panhandle with headquarters at Plainview, making it the seventh district. The federation will hold its annual meeting in Houston in November, likely in the second week, and a legislative council will be appointed by President Mrs. Lee Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Federated Clubs
Houston
Panhandle
Papers radio stations would gain transmission rights
Washington January 18 news reports that newspapers and press associations would be granted unrestricted use of naval radio stations for transmitting press material through June 30, 1927. The resolution, reported favorably today by the Senate Naval Committee under Senator Poindexter, Republican, Washington.
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Washington
Senate
Poindexter
Republican
Subscriptions Open for Woodrow Wilson Memorial Fund
The Daily News carries a call to support the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Foundation with subscriptions from Panhandle readers. Early donors include R. C. Asbury of Tulsa and T. J. Lovelady of Amarillo, with $5. Roy G. Watson of Houston chairs Texas activities and urges gifts from $50 to $100, promising founder certificates.
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Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Daily News
Wberry
R. C. Asbury
Tulsa
T. J. Lovelady
Amarillo
Wilson
Panhandle
Roy G. Watson
Houston
Work
Texas
The
Wilson Foundation
Woodrow Wilson Fund
Coin and Autos Blamed by Teacher in Chicago
Chicago reports from Superintendent Mortenson blame pocket and pin money and too many automobiles for lax after hours school conduct. Investigators shadow high school students on afternoon rides. most trips end at road houses and tea rooms where prohibition laws are not strictly enforced.
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Chicago
Peter Mortenson
Ku Klux Klan Says It Will Stay and Expand Here
A communication left at the Daily News office by Amarillo Klan No. 141 proclaims the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan are here to stay and will expand. The message defends Klan regalia in parades and asserts the group stands for law, order, and patriotism while condemning wrongdoing and unlawful acts.
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Ku Klux Klan
Daily News
Amarillo Klan
Realm of Texas
Knights
The
Texas
Persion
Attorney General’s Department of the United States
United States Secret Service
House Committee of Congress
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Republic
Calls Charge Frame Up in Disqualification Bid
SHREVEPORT La Jan 18 United States District Attorney Fisher filed a petition in federal court alleging Federal Judge Jack is involved in a political frame up and seeks disqualification from presiding over the February 1 hearing. The move follows corruption charges brought against Fisher by Judge Jack.
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Shreveport
Jack
United States
Fisher
Sheriff Garrett Suspended From Ardmore Office
Carter county Sheriff Buck Garrett was suspended from office in Ardmore Oklahoma during ouster proceedings. Ewing C. London was named temporary sheriff as deputies and jail staff resigned, leaving only two guards on duty at the county jail. Judge Oldfield scheduled the trial for ten days after suspension to ensure a fair, impartial hearing.
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Prem
Ardmore
Garrett
Sheriff's Department
Bud Bailey
Jim Carter
Fiorace Kendall
Earl Young
A. W. Gaines
A. W. Ward
W. F. Whitson
Oldfield
Securities Stolen From Mail Pouch In Elkhart
Police report a registered mail pouch missing from the New York Central station in Elkhart Indiana totaling about 500000 dollars. Bonds found beside a grate near the post office are valued at 100000 dollars and non negotiable. Daniel Ingram, a black mail messenger, is detained for inquiry as investigators pursue leads.
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Elkhart
Ind
New York Central
Daniel Ingram
New York
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Tumulty Named Equity Receiver in New Jersey
Joseph Tumulty, former President Wilson's secretary, was removed as bankruptcy receiver for Pusey and Jones in New Jersey and appointed by Judge Lynch as New Jersey Receiver. He now serves with Charles B. Evans and former Delaware Senator Willard Saulsbury, contending the Delaware receiver sufficed.
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Newark
N. J
Joseph Tumulty
Wilson
New Jersey
Pusey and Jones Company
Wilmington
Delaware
Charles F. Lynch
Tumuity
Charles B. Evans
Willard Saulsbury
Storm disrupts telegraph and rail in Spain
Madrid reports loss of telegraphic service due to a severe storm with heavy rain and sleet. Rail tracks damaged across the country delayed local trains for hours. Meanwhile Barcelona was hit by a hurricane causing extensive damage.
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Madrid
Spain
Barelones
U S AID Aims to Feed 21 Million Russians by March
New York date line reports the American Relief Administration announced that on January 1 it fed 1,025,260 people in famine districts of Russia and expected to provide meals for 21,000,000 persons by March 1.
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Associated Press
New York
American Relief Administration Today
Russia
Tank Steamer Ata Missing Off Spain
LONDON January 18 The American tank steamer Ata sailing from New Orleans on October 20 bound for Sposia Italy was posted today at Lloyds as missing along with no further details given about her fate or current status.
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London
Ata
New Orleans
Sposia
Italy
Lloyd’s
Waco Man Elijah Graves Trial Closes Arguments Set
In Waco Texas on January 18 the case of Elijah Graves negro on trial in Fifty fourth district court for robbery with firearms and murder in connection with the December 1 death of S L Connally watchman will hear judge s charge to the jury and attorneys arguments tomorrow morning.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Elijah Graves
Fifty-fourth District Court
S. L. Connally
Mexia sanitary probe flags public health risk
From Mexia Texas January 18 Associated Press preliminary inquiry on sanitary conditions led by Captain W B Huddleston M C T N G found that in certain city sections the health risk was serious. General Wolters issued General Order No 4 declaring the danger.
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Mexia
Texas
W. BE. Huddieston
Wolters
Texan Seeks Hays Place in Postmaster General Run
R B Creager of Brownsville chairman of Texas Republican executive committee is strong contender for postmaster general to succeed Will H Hays. The claim comes from Morton MacCormack of Chicago representing the National Republican Committee who was in San Antonio today.
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Texan
Hays
Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
R. B. Creager
Brownsville
Republican Executive Committee of
Will H. Hays
Morton MacCormack
Chicago
National Republic Committee
149 Arrested in Week Under Martial Law in Mexia
Gen. Jacob F. Wolters announced from the martial law district in Mexia that 149 arrests were recorded in the first week of martial law, with only docked cases counted.
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Associated Press
Mexia
Texas
Jacob F. Wolters
Diversification urged at Texas Farmers Union meet
Waco Texas January 18. Diversification of crops and limiting cotton acreage to 1921 levels was urged for Texas farmers at the State Farmers Union convention opening today. Railroad Commissioner Earle B Mayfield will address the convention tomorrow.
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Associated Proas
Waco
Texas
Farmers of
State Farmers
Uninn
Earle RB. Mayfield
Texas Women Seek Voters in State Wide Effort
Mrs J C Griswold of San Antonio, Pan American Roundtable organizer and active Texas club worker, was named assistant director of Republican Association by R B Creager of Brownsville. W E Talbot said she would visit sections of Texas to organize women voters along similar lines to those pursued by Mr Talbot.
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Dallas
Texas
J. C. Griswold
San Antonio
Republican Association
R. B. Creager
Brownsville
Repubean
W. E. Talbot
Grinwold
Talbot
Fatty Arbuckle explains pajama attire at party
In San Francisco Roscoe C Arbuckle testified that he wore pajamas and a bath robe after a serious accident at a party linked to the death of Virginia Rappe. Mrs Alice Blake, a guest, testified in the manslaughter trial, while Blake described two and a half months of detainment with Zev Prevost at the district attorney attache’s home and said she would prefer not to answer questions about mistreatment in custody.
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San Francisco
Calif
Roscoe C
Fatty) Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Alice Blake
Arbuckle
Miss Llake
Zev Prevos
Rail fare cut urged as measure debate opens
Washington Jan 18 senators pressed for lower freight and passenger rail rates as debate begins on Senator Watsons plan to issue interchangeable mileage books in 5000 mile lots at 212 cents per mile. Supporters say it would boost traffic and revenues. opponents warn of state rights issues and unfair intrastate rates. Further discussion set for tomorrow.
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Washington
Watson
Indiana
Cummings
Iowa
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Robinson
Arkansas
Cuffmins
Congress
Cold Night Grips Panhandle With Subfreezing Readings
Temperatures fell across the Panhandle last night with 12 o'clock readings at six degrees above. At 7 am yesterday 18 degrees and 2 pm 23 degrees were recorded. Fort Worth Denver line reported clear skies and high winds from Texline to Memphis as towns such as Texline 6, Tascosa 6, Clarendon 13, Memphis 19, Dalhart denied any snow sightings.
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Panhandle
Santa Fe
Ines
Texas
Neka
Kan
Fort Worth
Denver
Texline
Memphis
Hart
Channing
Tascosa
Clarendon
Vy Dalhart
Bank of Nations Proposed with World-Wide Dollar
New York January 18 A plan by Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska urges a Bank of Nations with US as majority stockholder to issue an International Dollar and trade on credit. The proposal allocates 1.2 billion of US stock and 900 million for other nations, HQ in New York, and 31 of 24 directors chosen by the US.
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Bank OF Nations
New York
Associated Press
United States
Hitchcock
Nebraska
American Manufacturers Export Association
Senate
Thirt
Hichcock
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