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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
1
A prominent gathering of American industrial leaders met to discuss challenges facing trade extension. The conference highlighted concerns over market access, tariffs, and postwar economic policy shaping commercial expansion.
A major gathering of American business leaders in St Louis discusses foreign trade amid European war impacts. Secretary Redfield, Mayor Kiel, and Samuel Capen open the Second National Trade Convention focusing on banking, regulation, and merchant marine issues.
Y L Saunders of New York told the Second National Foreign Trade Conference in St. Louis that U S authority over delivery causes lacks reach in foreign trade. He said American buyers may fix prices and terms abroad if lawful where they operate and urged testing the issue rather than waiting for permissive legislation.
Acclaimed financiers like Gheorghe W. Perking Daniel Guggenheim and E J Berwind testified before a federal inquiry into philanthropic organizations and industrial unrest. Perking urged Sherman law reform favoring cooperation over competition and argued big business aids workers more than small units. Guggenheim supported heavy taxation on large fortunes after death and government job programs for the poor, while Berwind spoke on mine wealth and labor issues.
Mrs. Thomas Kogan of Burlington sues Burlington city arguing it is liable under the employers' liability law for the death of policeman Rogan who was killed on duty while hunting burglars. Rogan was mistaken for a burglar and shot by Winter Templeton a few months ago. The case was argued today before Judge Pingott in Mount Holly New Jersey.
Mayor Parker proclaims Denial Day in Meridian Mississippi with a substantial city relief amount raised for the poor and unemployed. The event emphasizes charity and civic support during hard times.
Lonnie Rowland, convicted of killing police officer Napoleon B. Hagan, faces execution tomorrow under the charge of Sheriff Duval. The hanging will occur at the county jail in Jacksonville.
Conerow man-eleer William K. B. McKinley sails from New York to independently study trade conditions in South America. He seeks firsthand knowledge of business opportunities, saying reading reports are contradictory. Several Pennsylvania slag industry representatives also depart for South America aboard the Kroonland.
In Chicago on January 21 the Western Railroad wage case heard whether a fifty mile out and back trip counts as one or two runs. Warren Stone of the Locomotive Engineers argued the return trip is a distinct full day’s work, while railroads claim two trips equal a single 100 mile turn around.
The cornerstone for a new Oglethorpe University building near Atlanta marks a revival of the historic Milledgeville institution. President Thornwell Jacobs leads. about fifty alumni attend along with notable Southerners including poet Sidney Lanier, a former graduate.
Detroit on January 21 announces by President TD R B Duffield of the library commission that the new public library will cost one million dollars and serve the entire city. Excavation work is set to begin next week as plans for the stonework are outlined.
Prygoods Wholesalers Center New York January 21 The National Dry Goods Association opened its closing annual convention in New York City Shipping conditions to neutral and belligerent nations dominated the discussion along with the new freight rate and trade conditions shaping the country’s economic outlook.
DUBLIN Ga June 21 The state convention of the Farmers' Union opened here today with McDaniel who organized every county in Georgia not seeking re election as secretary.
The British government announced that if the former Flambure American liner Dacia is captured the prize may be purchased by the government. The text notes the Dacia was proceeded to be captured and taken to Rotterdam, with ownership and embezzlement questions explored and a prize court likely involved.
Senate Republicans at a formal conference announce continued opposition to the government ship purchase measure. They commit to use all resources and oppose the bill indefinitely, with action planned through any extra session and toward a March 4 deadline if called.
A bout in Joplin saw Carl Morris of Sapulpa Oklahoma defeat his opponent by knockout. The fight was the third of a thirteen bout card tonight.
Portite, Okla a strike by nonunion workers led to a clash with striking tank full ers creating a crash between the workers and the company crew none were injured and operations continued after the incident
Spirituelists convene in ARSHALLYOWN Ta with the Jowa State Spiritualist position opening at its own convention. Prominent local figures and outside speakers attended as meetings proceed daily through Sunday.
A cold wave memorandum from January 21 reports expected temperatures dropping to between degrees in the next 24 to 48 hours for Amarillo Texas. Northern portions expect snow and rain with likely local snow events Friday and Saturday.
Provisional president Gutierrez, expelled by four commanders, proclaims he was chosen in Aguas Calientes and denounces Carranza and Villa. He departs Pachuca with thousands of troops heading toward San Luis Potosi to restore peace. In Mexico City Gutierrez accuses rivals of militarization and seeks national support. Obregon denies plotting with Gutierrez to overthrow Carranza.
Telegraphed from Bucharest the Kalivy Mall correspondent says strong forces are advancing toward the Polish frontier as troops proceed to arrest the Russian invasion.
Farmers report strong response to beldings with wheat delivering the highest price yet. Wheat futures posted about 214 percent of a prior value, while prices per bushel rose to seven and a half cents above yesterday's level, leaving the market largely unchanged from yesterday.
Milwaukee report says Mike Gibbons of St Paul edged Jimmy Clabby of Hammond in a ten round no decision bout. Gibbons displayed sharp footwork and clever ducking. both fighters finished strong according to most sports writers.
Judge J. Ro Land denies annulment petitions from several property owners challenging the August bond election in Shreveport Louisiana. Legal action centers on the validity of the district election and possible voiding of results.
The article discusses Allied favored status and a broad strategic stance from the sea to Switzerland, highlighting coordination among Allied forces and ongoing efforts to strengthen front lines. It emphasizes unity among nations and a shared objective against Axis powers.
Russians press Milawa and Mazurian Lakes fronts as Allies gain ground in Flanders. German airships blamed for bombings in Norfolk after claim of being fired upon. Britain reports air activity in Belgium and Essen. Holland seeks Germany’s explanation of airship over Dutch territory. Mad Mullah’s tribesmen in Somaliland are suppressed.
State Department asks for more details on the detention of American sailors from the Greenbrier and Carolyn at Bremen. Officials believe standard military precautions were used as ships previously touched enemy ports and have likely departed with sailors released. A Bremen dispatch notes authorities promised release when ships depart.
An official statement in Nordeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung reports Lieutenant General Erich von Falkenhayn resigning as minister of war with Emperor William accepting the resignation. Major General Wild von Hoehenborn named successor as minister with Falkenhayn remaining as chief of the general staff.
The steamship Cosmo under Captain Barber reports sighting the German cruiser Karlsruhe off Moreno. The warship refused wireless signals and disappeared into the darkness.
Readable excerpts describe a Christmas truce scene with a giant porridge cauldron, 1250 pounds of pudding, and a battlefield camp celebrating amid frost. Eyewitness notes note German and Allied soldiers observing fallen comrades, rough camaraderie, and attempts at humane conduct during a brief daylight burial period.
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