27 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
1
A fragment suggests a discussion of a quarter billion philanthropy amount tied to a young Rockefeller and a comparison to a pather gift. The text hints at controversy over the scale of charitable giving and its timing relative to earlier foundations.
John D Rockefeller Jr tells the Commission on Industrial Relations that his father donated about 250 million dollars to philanthropy. He cites Rockefeller Foundation and related institutions and says he lacks data on how much gains would have come if money had gone to higher wages. He plans to meet Mother Jones about Colorado workers.
The Department of Labor with Post Office and Agriculture announce a federal employment agency to connect job seekers and employers nationwide. Secretary Jules Franklin calls on all regions to use circulars and blanks to apply without contacting Washington, aiming to unite employed and jobless people.
In New York on January 26 the American-Hawaiian freighter Washingtonian sank after a collision with the schooner Elizabeth Palmer near Fenwick Shoals Lightship. The Palmer rammed Washingtonian and was abandoned with decks awash. the water tender drowned and fifty three others were rescued.
Fort Smith Arkansas January 26 The sale of the properties of the Bacha-Deniman Coal Company was ordered by Jude Youmans of the Federal Court. He ruled the subsidiary companies were insolvent and the receiver said the deal to sell the properties to the United Mine Workers of America was not yet completed. The properties were the scene of labor difficulties last summer.
A three day conference in New York on January 26 launches the National Forward-to-the-Land League. The group plans a bureau of information about land and home building, aims to attract home-seekers, and will teach urban workers basic farm skills with governors mayors and public officials invited to attend.
Mrs Julian L Nugent of St Louis will today lay the cornerstone for a million dollar YMCA building in Brooklyn given by her grandmother Mrs W Van Reneseltz Amtb of New York. The structure will be the largest of its kind and honor Clarence B B Smith, father of Mrs Nugent, according to the ceremony report.
In St Louis Missouri on January 26 under the direction of Miss Jennie Sloac blind director the Blind Girls Home presents a minstrel show to raise funds for the blind The show draws support from society and commercial groups with tickets sold in blocks and notable vocalists aiding the performers.
Senator Tillman proposes a policy to deter mine types by building warships while awaiting the outcome of the current conflict. The plan emphasizes naval strength as a strategic response to ongoing hostilities and potential mine threats.
Democrats and Republicans clash over a proposed four battleship program as Senate filibuster concerns trigger a call for a new legislative day. Republicans press to pause and study lessons from Europe while Democrats vow retaliation to end what they call a shipping bill filibuster during the January sessions.
The American League to Limit Armament plans its first public mass meeting in New York on January 26 with offices opened and Wilson backing its call to curb coast defense and war prep. The league argues war experience undermines experts and arming now harms moral leadership, signaling public interest in the controversy.
Chicago January 26 The first signs export demand has absorbed the existing supply and drawn in the next crop pushed grain prices to new wartime highs. July futures rose five cents per bushel as May options closed at 146 7/8 cents. corn rose about a half cent.
Carranza headquarters report General Obregon marching on Mexico City after defeating the Villa Zapata forces at Apam and Irolo. Two towns fifty miles from the capital are said to be taken as the campaign progresses.
In Warren County Virginia Browntown and Bentonville wage a wedding contest judged by local ministers. The town with the most marriages in 1915 wins a trophy and no outside couples count. Cupid is pressed to the limit as the campaign gains momentum.
In New York at the Metropolitan House tonight Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will present his River of Dourt feature to aid the city unemployed. He is expected to discuss meat found along the Bowery and at the Municipal Lodging Flower while investigating conditions, with Mayor Mitchell invited to chair.
The Third Annual Mid Winter Fair opened in Devils Lake North Dakota with visitors from the region Viewing exhibits of North Dakota products including livestock not shown.
The British public awoke to fury after German airships bombed eastern towns including Yarmouth Sheringham Hunstanton Cromer Heacham Dersingham King s Lynn and Sandringham where King George resided. The King was at Sandringham hours before the raid fueling belief the goal was to frighten and deter by threatening the monarch. Rumors place the attack base possibly at Cuxhaven with experts noting the distance for airships.
Finnish business delegates depart by rail and ship for a 102 day, 16 000 mile tour to South American coast cities. The voyage aims to study local demand, finance needs, and attitudes toward the United States, seeking to expand U S trade with the southern hemisphere through direct interchanges between American and South American business leaders.
Beaten by tax and payroll figures presented in Chicago court Warren Stone asserts errors in J B Keefe's statistics from Guth Colorado and Santa Fe. Judge Pritchard orders production of data from railroad accounting officials to assess the impact on payroll.
Freddie Welsh of England, the world lightweight champion, outpointed Willie Beecher of New York in eight rounds of a ten round bout here tonight. Beecher substituted for Charley White of Chicago, who was taken ill Sunday.
Pittsburg Sar January 26 The Storical Society of Western Pennegatia will hold a meeting tonight addressed by Dr Theodore Byr and Robert Wilson, the latter from Baltimore. The society reports new relics received including Indian implements.
Fragmentary weather note reports cold conditions for Wednesday with a forecasted high around 16 degrees and a low near 14 degrees.
A scattered OCR style list notes weather conditions across multiple cities including Dallas Austin Houston Fort Worth and Abilene with entries like cloudy cool rainy and snowing. Temperatures range from the high teens to the fifties and sixties with several misspelled place names.
Washington forecast notes West Texas weather for Wednesday and Thursday with unspecified conditions.
Secretary Redfield announced Captain Lukens of the Coast and Geodetic Survey charted a practical navigable channel from the Bering Sea into the Kuskokwim River mouth. The Yukon and Nushagak have already opened, with Kuskokwim's delta flats extending 100 miles offshore aiding future fishing and agricultural commerce forecasts.
Civilians and officials indicate a broad celebration effort as celebrations unfold on all fronts. Local leaders organized events, while residents plan gatherings, marking the occasion with joint activities and public observances.
London dispatch reports German preparations for a large military venture ahead of the Emperor's birthday. Attacks along Ypres Lachasses and in Alsace are claimed by Germany, with heavy fighting and bombardment described. British losses total twelve killed and twenty-eight wounded. The Dutch premier reiterates keeping the army ready under colors.
Premier Van Derlinden tells Parliament the army must stay under color ready for any moment that could force an appeal to arms. He notes the government cannot disclose foreign-situation details due to confidential documents.
A garbled report covers a bank robbery in Texas with suspects in a revolver battle during a separate Buffalo event. The piece mentions public figures and a dinner, health conservation talk, and an ongoing police chase ending with wounded suspects hospitalized. The text also references North Dakota equipment dealers posing at a three day exposition opening with northwest speakers.
G. K. Langford of Haskell was sworn in Monday as State Bank Examiner and assigned to the Amarillo district in Texas.
January 26 report notes election of a suffragan bishop for the New Jersey based diocese. Clergy named include Rev. John H. Melieh of Brooklyn Rev. Edward TL. Pate ona of California Rev. Ernest Miel of Hartford Conn and Rev. br. Theodor Seigwick of New York.
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