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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1920
Page
1
Negotiations pending may invite visiting members for one or more plants as officials announce possible moves affecting Amaranth operations and regional industry.
Oklahoma figures led by Dr S Levin Pawhuska and C E Kayser of American Zinc & Smelting visit Amarillo to scout a possible smelter. Promoters Ward and De Saules push for gas pipelines and local stock, with rail and route interests from Rock Island and El Paso Southwestern. Negotiations uncertain, options include one or two smelters in the Amarillo field with crossborder ore supply and transit costs around two to three dollars per ton.
Canyon, near Globe, Arizona, faced a devastating blaze late today that destroyed more than one hundred houses and left as many families homeless. The fire stemmed from an overheated stove, and two children are reported missing as relief work is handled by the Red Cross.
Judge S B Amidon of Wichita says the McAdoo campaign cost $443 financed by Amidon and three friends. He notes McAdoo’s reticence hindered nomination and says he would support Governor Cox who backed the administration and League of Nations.
Senator Harding, Republican nominee, met tonight with Major General Wood in Marion Ohio. Wood pledged support consistent with army duties and the two men had not met since the convention. A telegram from Wood congratulated Harding and Hayes privately pledged support. A letter from the president of the National Italian American Republican League announced its group of over 500000 voters backing Harding.
Bituminous coal production from January 1 to July 4 totaled 22,272,000 tons, an increase of 44,173,000 tons over the same period in 1919, according to the geological survey. Output still trails 1918 and 1917 July 4 totals of 288,000,000 and 278,000,000 tons.
Dr. 8. Brooks Baylor University president will tour the Panhandle next week to support Pat M. Neff for governor. He speaks in Amarillo Friday at 7 30 p m in the District Court room with a large crowd expected. Other Panhandle dates follow through July 18 with multiple towns listed.
The first meeting of the League of Nations Assembly will convene November 15 under President Wilson. The place was chosen, with Geneva favored by the president and Brussels preferred by most allies. official announcement to follow from allied governments.
Telegrams from Washington after Jones Jamison Mulhern visit state the Santa Fe will give cars and effort to meet Panhandle wheat and grain shipping needs. Officials report 10 million bushels to move in 90 days and promise prompt car provisioning to ease bottlenecks.
The senate investigating committee will pause its inquiry into Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer's preconvention campaign expenditures for about three or four weeks. Senator James Reed announced after a two day session in St Louis. The panel plans to reconvene to question Edward Goltra Missouri Democrat and national committeeman who allegedly distributed 150 dollar checks to St Louis delegates. Other hearings may be held in Washington and New York.
German representatives won concessions as experts from both sides will study the coal question. Hugo Stinnes and Otto Hue warned occupation of the Ruhr would halt production, urging a six hour day while allies backed miners. Dr. Simons and Premier Millerand signaled willingness to hear German plans and discuss relief for devastated areas as talks resume Sunday.
The report to New England governors says a serious steam coal crisis threatens the region unless relief is found. Since April 1 Hampton Roads exports have restricted supply, with operators earning large profits while New England consumers are crowded off piers. The issue affects much of the country due to extraordinary export demand.
Sumner reports a heavy rain last night in the valley area. More than an inch of water fell in some parts and the timely shower aids growing conditions across the community.
The first round of Cox campaign conferences opens with Judge Y T Ansberry arriving in Dayton to brief on the San Francisco convention and advise on campaign management. Governor Cox will meet Franklin D Roosevelt in Columbus on Monday to exchange felicitations and discuss plans.
The Associated Press reports Chicago July 10 that a new third party coalition formed by the committee of forty eight and the single tax party began its national convention to draft a platform and nominate candidates. divisions surfaced among liberal and radical factions as rules and nominations were discussed. concerns over party name and inclusion of labor references emerged while La Follette faced opposition from the group.
Shreveport officers confront Alexandria police over custody of former Hanover State Bank president Jeadieke Jo charged with embezzling funds. A $100 reward from Kansas officers hindered transfer as authorities dispute apprehension.
A slow rain of just over half an inch covered much of Lubbock and neighboring counties last night. The rainfall improves crop prospects and raises expectations for a bumper yield, according to local reports.
Washington July 10. Representatives of more than twenty steel manufacturers told the Interstate Commerce Commission that steel mills may shut down due to a lack of railroad cars. Daniel Willard, head of the Railway Executives advisory committee, said a general suspension would be avoided if relief comes, with mills kept running through coordinated car allocation and improved service.
Following orders from the Sonora governor, raids began in Agua Prieta targeting saloons gambling houses and opium dens. Officials report several Americans and Chinese detained, opium valued at hundreds of dollars seized, and gambling houses confiscating large sums.
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