Water Power Bill Becomes Law in Ten-Year Fight
The water power development bill, ten years in the making, was signed by President Wilson, becoming law. While the White House announced the signing and noted seven other bills, a joint resolution repealing most war time laws and the Underwood tariff amendment failed to win approval. The measure also authorizes payment of 95 dollars to Michael McGarvey for a lost set of false teeth from a Brookyln navy yard accident.
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Underwood
Wilson
White House
Canada
United States
War Department
Department of Agriculture
Congress
House
Michael McGarvey
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Grave Coal Shortage Foreseen by Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board warns of a coal shortage next winter that could curb iron and steel production and disrupt other industries. Production is down due to a 30 percent east mine car supply and labor issues seen as minor. In the Southwest mines run at two thirds capacity. freight and rail strikes amplify congestion and sporadic transport strikes persist.
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Federal Reserve Board
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Reserve Board
Officers Fee Bill Fails Of Passage In Texas Legislature
Austin June 18 The third called session of the thirty third legislature adjourned sine die after recessed for thirty days The officers fee bill proposing about a 50 percent fee hike was defeated in the house on a quorum issue with only two members present The conference committee report on the emergency educational appropriation bill was adopted after striking 175000 for a college dormitory and 12000 for higher department salaries leaving the bill at 1 071 000.
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Associated Press
Austin
Neasion
Vine
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
College of Indastrial Arts
State Department of Education
Denly News Faces Power Cut Disrupting Friday Edition
An abbreviated Amarillo edition of the Daily News was produced after the Light Company cut power to the offices. Despite forewarning and efforts to finish printing, the press work could not be completed on time. The management apologizes for the outage and promises prompt, efficient service.
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Denly
of Amarilio
Panhandle
Unsolved murder mystery in New York June case
District Attorney Swann says the Elwell murder remains unsolved as of June 18 with no crucial witnesses. Mrs Marie Larsen testified and no suspect eliminated. Authorities focus on motive linked to Miss Williams and alleged female companion seen with the victim.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph B. Elwell Tarfman
Swann
Marie Larsen
Binett
Mayvea
Mr. Swann
Deadoucy
Rhodes Sthodes
Riwell
Wilean
Mre. Larsen
Miwell
Mre Larsen
Bhwell
West Seventieth Street
Joyce
Ransom Numbers Circulate After Kidnapping in Norristown
A ransom of 92 000 dollars paid by George H. Coughlin for the release of his kidnapped 123 month old baby Blakley has led Philadelphia police to possess the complete set of numbers. Police have orders to arrest anyone attempting to spend the money and disseminated the numbers to all police around Norristown.
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Norristown
George H. Coughlin
Blakley
Philadelphia
Gompers Chosen as Labor Chief for Time
At the AFL fortieth annual convention in Montreal Samuel Gompers was re-elected president for the thirty ninth time and his entire administration cabinet retained. Only James A Deecan of the Seattle Central Labor Council voted against him amid a rousing ovation as he pledged to duty and obedience. The delegates reaffirmed the policy on light wines and beer. The convention adjourned until tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Montreal
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gormpers
James A. Deecan
Seattle Central Labor Council
Federation
Gompers
LYNCHING FEARS OVER TOUGH DULUTH CASE SURGES
Reports from Duluth indicate a planned retaliation as fourteen Black detainees remain jailed after a white girl’s alleged abduction. Governor requests federal troops to restore order as county officials warn of Saturday night unrest and a possible jail assault. Local sheriffs say TO troops and four officers are en route to Duluth to secure the jail and arrest scene.
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Brees ST. Paul
Minn
Dunett
Deuluth
Urnquist
Marie
Cieneral Wy
FE. Shinew Herve
St. Kota
Duluth
Martens Recalled as Self-Styled Soviet Ambassador
Ludwig A KK Martens, who spent over a year in the United States as a self-styled Russian Soviet ambassador, has been recalled by Soviet authorities. His confidential secretary Sanford Neutorova left the U S weeks ago via Canada and is believed to be attending English conferences led by Bolshevik minister Gregory Kraesin.
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Associated Prensa
Washington
Ludwig A. KK. Martens
United States
Martens
Sanford Neutorova
Canada
England
Gregory Kraesin
Bolsheviks
Department of Justice
Harding Favors League A Pace in National Race
President Harding backs League A pace in the national race as Republican confidence remains high. Officials say the G. O. P. attitude will be upheld across party ranks.
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Harding
League A
Saue
Harding Answers Wilson and Seeks Referendum on Peace Treaty
Senator Warren G Harding responded to President Wilson by saying the Republican party would welcome a referendum on the foreign relation of the republic and defended the party’s stance as nationalistic. Herbert Hoover endorsed the Chicago convention ticket and urged Republicans to unite behind the ticket amid conference plans with party leaders.
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Associated Press
Washington
Warren G. Harding
Wilson
Harding
Herbert Hoover
Chicago
Troover
Karvding
Platform Progressive
Daughtery
Columbus
George Clark
Canton
Ohio State Republican Advisory Committee
Daugherty
Mays
A. T. Hert
Kentucky
Jacob L Hiamen
Oklahoma
DD. Milles
New York
Ralph J. Willian Gregan
John W Weeks
Massachusetts
Sproule
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Senator Marding
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
F. F. Scobey
San Antonio
Tex
R. E., Creager
Brownsville
Texas
McAdoo Declines to Enter Democratic Nomination
William G. McAdoo, long viewed as a leading Democratic candidate, announces he will not permit his name to be presented at the San Francisco convention. In a telegram to Kansas delegate J. Shouse he says the decision is irrevocable and cites duty, family considerations, and the burden of a national campaign. He urges Democrats to adopt a straightforward platform and to press for league of nations ratification and domestic reforms.
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Associated Press
New York
William G. McAdoo
San Francisco
J. Shouse
Kansas
McAdoo
Tressury
Armiatice
Darre
Republican Congress
Republican National Convention
League of Nations
San Prancieco
Shouse
Myr. McAdoo
Senatin
Go McAdoo son urges Glass as Democratic nominee
Assistant Secretary Shouse said McAdoo’s refusal to back his home candidate would trigger a campaign for Senator Carter Glass of Virginia. He noted a conference weeks earlier linked McAdoo to Glass and asserted Glass’s nomination momentum is forming, with continued coverage on Page Eight.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
Democrats urge Volstead act amendment for light wines
Walker W. Vick of New York, campaign manager for Governor Edward Edwards of New Jersey, predicts at Chicago on the way to San Francisco that at least seven hundred delegates will favor modifying the Volstead act to permit light wines and beers under state regulation. He argues the law fosters moonshining and law disrespect, aiming to rally the Democratic platform around respect for the president and a broader, orderly framework.
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Chicago
Walker W. Vick
New York
ER. J. Edwarde
New Jersey
San Francisco
Vick
Edwards
Knox
Pennsylvania
Glass backs McAdoo for Republican nomination
Senator Glass of Virginia told the Associated Press he still supports William G. McAdoo for president despite McAdoo deciding not to allow his name to be presented at the San Francisco convention.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Glass
Virginia
William G. McAdoo
de Party
McAdoo
Sugar profiteers indicted by federal grand jury
David Lewenburger J Strassberger and Heidenheimer were indicted on sugar profiteering charges. Lewenberger and Strassberger posted five hundred dollar bonds. Heidenheimer is reported to be in Europe.
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Presa
Alntin
Heidenheimer
David Lewenburger
J. Strassberger
Federal Grand Jury
Lewenberger
Strasseheyeey
Europe
Rainstorm Drenches Amarilla Area With Heavy Thunder
Heavy rain and high winds swept Amarilla and surrounding areas for about an hour after six last night. Estimates put total precipitation near one inch locally, with reports of the storm likely extending over a broad nearby region and no full rainfall figures available by midnight.
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Amarilla
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