Bonus Bill Advances in Senate Finance Panel
The House says the soldiers' bonus bill, amended in key points but retaining the bank loan provision, was approved by the Senate Finance Committee 9 to 4. It changes the effective date to 1923, removes filing limits, adds veteran land entry preference, and allows reclaiming missed maturities with interest. McCumber aims to report soon, seeking action before tariff passage.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
McCumber
Senate
House
Allied House
Smart
Utah
Repticican
McLean
North Dakota
la Follette
Wisconsin
Watson
Indiana
Curtis
Kansas
Sutherland
West Virginia
Simmons
North Carolina
Walsh
Massachusetts
Gerry
Rhode Island
Senate Split Over Tariff Measure On Glassware
In Washington on May 31 the Senate ranks split over the finance committee tariff. An amendment by Senator Jones to set 40 percent ad valorem was defeated 31 to 30 with 14 Republicans voting for it. Two Democrats Broussard and Ransdell opposed the amendment. The Senate approved a 30 percent rate on household glassware and 60 percent on pressed and unpolished blown glassware.
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Washington
Senate
Memi
Finance Committee
Senator Jones
New Mexico
Jones
Borah Capper Cummings
Kelloxs Keyes
la Follette
Ladd
Lenroot
McNary
Newberry
Norbeck
Norris
Sterling
Sownsend
Broussard
Ransdell
Maximum fair price on coal set by Hoover
Washington May 31 Maximum fair prices for spot coal in five districts were announced by Secretary Hoover after agreements with district committees. In Alabama the price is 2.20 to 2.60 per ton, 3.50 for Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia coal regions, with other districts to be fixed after further talks. Moral suasion will enforce the agreements during the strike.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Alabama
Harlan and Hazard
Kentucky
Appalachian
Tennessee
Poncahontas
New River
Tug River
Gulf
West Virginia
Mr. Hoover
Panhandle Odd Fellows elect new leaders in Amarillo meeting
Amarillo hosted the Panhandle District Odd Fellows Association business session with Houston Taylor of Amarillo elected president to succeed J C Dowdy Canyon. 1923 convention slated near April 26. 1928 dates April 24 and 25. New officers include Dr L L Partlett Dalhart first vice president Minnie B Jones Hereford second vice president Ben W Baggett Amarillo secretary J W Jennings Wievis chaplain. Awards announced for degree work and encampment classes, with by law committee named. Banquet attended by 125 at Amarillo Hotel. toastmaster Judge R W Hull.
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Amarillo
Panhandle District
Odd Fellows’ Association
Houston Taylor
J. C. Dowdy Canyon
L. L. Partlett
Dalhart
Viva
Minnie B. Jones
Hereford
Ben W. Baggett
J. W. Jennings
Wievis
J. L. Slatton
Hillsboro
Shamcock
Canyon
Queen of the Imains Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Taylor
W. L. Browning
D. M. Anderson
Pampa
Jimmy Miller
Co. A. Wheeler
Bonham
Grand Mastar
Panhandle
Amarillo Hotel
R. W. Hull
J. A. Travis
J. R. Hicks
Amarillo Business Men Back City High School Game
The Amarillo Business Men's Association asks workers to take leave between 3 45 and 5 45 pm to attend the Amari llo Paris High School Texas Interscholastic League championship game. Commissioner John Trolinger says the city supports the proclamation and urges citizens to attend. The 4 pm start caps the high school season as the Golden Sandstorm seek the state title in a pivotal afternoon.
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Paris
John Trolinger
City Commission
Business Men's Association
Amarillo
Golden Sandstorm
Northwestern women set dates limit for football season
About 1,200 Northwestern University girls adopted a resolution at a mass meeting restricting dating with university men to Sundays and Saturdays during the football season. They said the rule aims to keep athletes home nights, maintain study standards, and boost the team’s standing in Western Conference contests.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Cowboys Must Work Hard To Lasso Steers
Amarillo report highlights Matador Land & Cattle Company pasture near the caprock between Matador and Spur. Bd. FP Barnard recalls roundups where unbranded four year old steers are chased across river flats, roped, hogtied, and tied to trees, with gored horses a danger in wild, dense brush environments. The pasture holds about 1,600 head on 175 sections as owners push to reduce cattle in the area.
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Croton
Matador Land & Cattle Company
Barnard
Kent County
Amarillo
Caprock
Matador
Spur
Captain Cuttle Victor Wins Derby at Epsom Downs
Captain Cuttle, a three year old colt owned by Lord Woolavington, won the 139th Derby at Epsom Downs with jockey Steve Donoghue. In a field of 30, he finished eight lengths ahead of Pondoland and St Louis in a time of 12 minutes 34 35 seconds. Lamar placed second and Craig Angoner third with Pondoland failing to threaten the lead due to poor conditions.
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Epsom Downs
England
Captain Cuttle
Lord Woolavington
James Buchanan
Steve Donoghue
Captain Cutie
Quile
Pondoland
St. Louis
Viscount Astor
Lamar
B. Walker
Craig Angoner
Sol Joel
London
Pickford Moore divorce upheld by Nevada high court
Mary Pickford's divorce from Owen Moore was sustained as the Nevada Supreme Court affirmed the district court's quashing of service. The state had sought to dissolve the decree on grounds of fraud and collusion, but the court ruled the Minden court's proceedings valid and the decree should stand. Mary Pickford later married Douglas Fairbanks.
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Associated Press
Carson
Nev
Mary_ Pickford
Owen Moore
Nevada Supreme Court
Frank P. Langan
Simmons
Fowler
Mary Pickford
Gavin McNab
Los Angeles
Minden
Miss Pickford
State Supreme Court
Minden Court
Nevada
San Francisco
Douglas Fairbanks
Man Fights Off Rescuers Before Jump To Death
In St Louis on May 1, John McDougal aged 48 battled off rescuers for 15 minutes before leaping from a municipal pier into the Mississippi River. An attempted rescue by two men in a launch failed as McDougal died after the fall.
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ST. Louis
John McDougal
Municipal
Mississippi
VicDouwall
Seedmen Elect Texan President at Southern Seed Men’s Meet
Dr Mayo of Knoxville Texas was chosen president of the Southern Seed Men's Association at the convention in New Orleans on May 31. The Texan leader was elected as the association members gathered to discuss seed industry matters and regional cooperation.
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Seedmen
Eaorlated Press
New Orleans
Dr. Mayo
Knoxville
Texan
Southern Seedmen's Association
All Liberty Bonds Sell At Par Or Better
New York May 31 For the first time since issue date all Liberty Bonds sold at par or better. Heavy trading drove prices to high levels with several 51,000 lot transactions. Easy money and strong investment buying by individuals and firms in anticipation of June interest and dividend payments spurred extensive purchases of these war bonds.
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New York
Hailstorm in Curry Damages Grain and Fruit
Special to The News Clovis May 31 a terrific hail storm swept eastern Curry county at 5 pm stripping fruit trees shingles roofs and smashing window panes. A cloudburst left water on prairies and rivers flooded Texico area nine miles east. Homes were demolished families sheltered in dugouts and fruit losses were heavy.
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Clovis
Curry County
Texico
Texas-New Mexico
Dozen Balloons Sail Through Uncharted Area
Milwaukee on May 31 reported twelve giant gas balloons in the thirteenth national balloon race, with thirteen pilots launching this afternoon. Roy Donaldson of Springfield ended his flight after four miles when his bag lost gas and he landed near the lake as winds shifted them toward the northeast.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Earth
Roy Donaldson
Springfield
Ill
Denaldson
Michigan
United States
Canada
Great Lakes
Hall replies to Wilson on infamous slander charge
Judge Hall responds to Federal Judge Wilson by asserting he did not judge the truth of a bootlegger meal charge but urged Wilson to deny or prove the claims. He argues that if true, Wilson should resign. if false, Norris and Webb should retract and apologize. Hall asks for copies of evidence and pledges to publish them, maintaining openness to public accountability.
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2 News
Wilson
Judge Hall
Judge Wilson
Frank Norris
Fort Worth
Dallas
Atticus Webb
Drs. Norris and Webb
Supreme Court
Republic
Dr. Webb
Anti-Saloon League
United States
Norris
Texas
Fort Warth
Entente Grants Germany 1922 Debt Moratorium
Paris May 31 The reparations commission fully approved Germany’s reply to the ultimatum and granted a provisional moratorium for 1922. The decision, unanimous with French support, notes Germany’s steps to stabilize finances and curb money printing while reserving the right to cancel postponement if progress falters, and anticipates a loan of over 1.06 billion dollars within weeks.
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Associated Press
Paris
Reparations Commission
Germany
Chamber
Commission
Wirth
Anate
International Bankers’ Committee
Tomrdrow
Hail Piles Up Four Feet Deep in Smith Canyon
A fierce air storm hit Smith Canyon about six to twelve miles west, dropping hail up to four feet deep. White ridges along Oneal Trail near Finnegan ranch were torn out, blocking travel until repairs. Rain persisted through the day, stirring reports of heavy hail in the area.
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Smith Canyon
Tucumcari
Oneal
Finegan Ranch
Neon
Ameari
Railroad union chiefs to meet in Cincinnati next week
Associated Press reports from Cincinnati Ohio that telegrams were sent by Edward H Fig to grand chiefs of sixteen railroad brotherhoods and executives of other unions inviting a meeting in Cincinnati to discuss issues affecting the welfare of about two million railroad workers.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Edward H. Figrand
Brotherhood of Railroad
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