Prohibition foes press for modification in Washington
In Washington on January 21 1926 Wet forces formed a face the facts demonstration at the national capital opposing dry laws and urging modification of the 18th amendment They delivered condemnations on the Senate floor and appealed to the White House while President Coolidge offered a brief reply endorsing law enforcement. The association backed by Archibald Hopkins urged impartial law execution and noted experience supports keeping laws, while critics in Congress accused it of seeking nullification of Prohibition and ties to liquor interests.
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National
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Association Against
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White House
Coolidge
Bayard
Delaware
Archibald Hopkins
Association
Citizens Liberty
Bruce
Maryland
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Representative Hill
Interior Department
Cramton
Michigan
Yates
Illinois
Blanton Democrat
Texas
Union
State to auction 99 000 acres in Panhandle land sale
The state will offer 99 000 acres in the Panhandle for public sale next September contingent on a court decree. Land recovered from the capital syndicate will be surveyed classified and advertised under conditions for public land sales. Purchases may be in 160 acre quarter sections with cash down and 5 percent interest on the remainder.
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Robison
Fiance of San Francisco Reporter Reported Executed in Yucatan
Alma Reed, prominent San Francisco newspaper figure, confirms reports that her fiancé, the governor of Yucatan, Mexico, has been executed by ebuls. The news arrives amid controversy over the governor’s controversial term and political actions.
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Alma Reed
San Francisco
Yucatan
Mexico
Ebuls
United States protests Mexican port mining amid Tampico tension
The United States protests the mining of rebel controlled Mexican ports including Tampico and Frontera and Puerta Mexico, warning of appropriate measures. Rear Admiral McGruder arrives aboard the Richmond to protect American commerce as Consul Wood relays Huerta’s port mining to De La Huerta and Alvarez Castillo.
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Washington
Sampico Harbor
State Department
Department
McGruder
Richmond
Tampico
Wood
Vera Cruz
Adolfo de la Huerta
Frontera
Puerta
Mexico
Era
Why Do We Tell or Want Ads Why Do We Tell or Want Ads Why do we tell about Want Ads
The column extols Want Ads as a mutual benefit for buyers and sellers in the Daily News-Evening Post region. It emphasizes daily reader reach, affordable rates, and convenient insertion via telephone, promising reliable service from a competent Want Ad Taker.
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Daily News-Evening Post
Convention to be like family at Democratic gathering
Two Democratic national committee women said the party would budget for economy and reserve 54 Waldorf rooms for delegates at the June presidential convention. Mrs. Emily Newell Blair of Missouri argued the rooms were essential as half the delegates would be women. Mrs. A. D. McDougal of Oklahoma likened the convention to a big family and said women would handle budget details to save money.
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Associated Press
New York
Democratic National Committee
Waldorf-Astoria
Emily Newell Blair
Missouri
National Committee
A. D. McDougal
Oklahoma
Blair
Joplin
McDougal
Miami
Fla
Millionaire Ardmore Land Owner Found Guilty on Banking Charges
MUSKOGEE Okla Jan 31 A former Ardmore millionaire land owner and promoter was found guilty on two counts of violating national banking laws by a U S district court jury that had been deliberating since Saturday night.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Okla
Mullen
Ardmore
United States District Court
Unmasked Robbers Hit Cabool Bank in Missouri
Unmasked men robbed the Cabool State Bank at four pm with false mustaches, taking about $2000 in currency while $6000 remained at risk. Bank officials were locked in the vault for 15 minutes after the robbers fled, and posses formed in Mountain Grove and Houston to scour the hills for the bandits.
Large Masonic Temple To Be Started Soon
A new Masonic Temple is planned with a projected cost of 175000 to 200000. Hubert M. Greene of Dallas architects led plans with the building committee, aiming to award the contract by March 1 and begin construction on the northeast corner of Firth and Fillmore streets. The three story 80120 foot structure will include a full basement and house Masonic bodies including the Kiaya Temple with game rooms library offices ladies rest room and modern conveniences.
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Hubert M. Greene
Hubert M. Greene Co
Dallas
Greene
Firth and
Fillmore Streets
Masons
Khiya ‘Temple
Canadian Chamber Plans 60000 Drill Offer for Owl Well
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce president Dr L V Dawson outlines a New Year plan offering sixty thousand dollars for the first producing well drilled near Canadian. The proposal draws interest with many favorable comments and tickets for the annual banquet sold out for the January 22 meeting at the W C T U building.
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Canadian Chamber of Commeres
L. V. Dawson
Chamber of Commerce
Archie Roosevelt Testifies on Teapot Dome Probe
Archie Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt appears before Senate Teapot Dome investigating committee and says the testimony influenced his decision to sever ties with Sinclair interests. Theodore Roosevelt corroborates, as Wahlberg denies cancelling checks and claims no knowledge of any money passing between Sinclair and Fair.
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Washington
Archie Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate Teapot Dome
Sinclair
Roosevelt
Theodore
Navy
G. J. Wahlberg
Harry
Senate Confirms Gross as Federal Marshal Nomination
The Senate confirmed Samuel J. Gross of Dallas to be federal marshal for the Northern Texas District. In Cleveland, two bandits robbed Wood Jewelry Store proprietor Samuel Goodweather, taking about 7000 in jewelry and diamonds at gunpoint before fleeing, after binding him to a chair.
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Gross
Washington
The
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Dallas
Texas
Cleveland
Samuel Goodweather
Aka Wood
Handley Youth Surrenders in Los Angeles Robbery Case
Clyde Rose, 17, of Handley Texas, surrendered at the Los Angeles police office claiming he is wanted in Fort Worth for robbing a Piegy Wiggly Store collector of 3 600 last December 16. He stated his homes are in Handley Texas and was detained by Detective Captain George K Home.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Clyde Rose
Handley,Texas
George K. Home
Inort Worth
Texas
Seven Firemen Drown In Oil Tank Fire
In Pittsburgh on January 21 zero weather caused a high pressure gasoline pipeline to burst, igniting an Atlantic Refining oil tank and nearby buildings. Seven firefighters plunged into the oil when a ladder gave way, but all were unable to escape. chief W. L. Davis put losses at about 40000 dollars as crews fought the blaze to prevent further spread.
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Associated Prose
Pittsburgh
Penn
Atlantic Refining Company
W. L. Davis
Davis
Richard
Santa Fe Railroads Lubbock Depot Upgrades Planned
Santa Fe Railroad announces a 75000 dollar improvement program for its freight and passenger depots in Lubbock. Two extra tracks will be built through the yards to handle rising traffic and two full time switch engines will be used to move trains. About eighteen regular trains pass daily with heavy noon traffic as five passenger trains are run in under two hours.
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Lubbock
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Lubbock Yards
Lamesa to Have 124000 School Building Soon
Lamesa announces a new $124,000 three story school building to be completed for the 1924 1925 term. It will be steam heated with gym studios a large editorium and separate Domestic Science and Agricultural departments. The existing building is crowded with the auditorium split into classrooms and the home economics building used for classes.
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Lamesa
Young Bandits Steal At Chicken Fight Near St Louis
Ten masked gunmen interrupted a morning chicken fight near St Louis, robbing about 200 spectators of part of the evening receipts. Deputy Sheriff John Huber drove them off, but efforts to trace the culprits failed.
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Associated Preen
Death by own action pact blamed for couple's deaths
Mr and Mrs M H Sherman both about 60 years old died in Kansas City from poisoning authorities believe a death by own action pact. They were found on a bed in a rooming house with Sherman dead and his wife dying. They had arrived from Omaha about two weeks ago.
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Associated Preas
Kansas City
M. H. Sherman
Sherman
Mexican Troops Move South Through El Paso
General Jesus Maria Aguierre, commanding about 1400 Yaqui and Mayo Indians, said the forces would move further south after arriving in Juarez from Naco. The 46 car train was transfered to the south of the national railway depot and troops set camp fires as they prepared to continue tonight. He thanked the American government and officers for providing safe conduct and noted the trip was uneventful.
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Astoriatest Press
EL Paso
Jesus Maria Aguierre
Juarez
Naco
Agiz
National Railway
Aguierre
Western Weekly begins in West Texas papers
The Daily News with three West Texas papers plans a new Sunday magazine named The Western Weekly to debut February 18. Initial circulation will top 25 000, covering about fifty counties. The venture links Amarillo Panhandle San Angelo Abilene Sweetwater papers to share coverage of regional achievements and developments with readers in Amarillo San Angelo Abilene and surrounding towns.
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Daily News
West Texas
San Angelo Standard
Abilene Reporter
Sweetwater Reporter
Western Weekly
Tex
Amarillo
Panhandle
New Mexico
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