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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1923

Page

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Testimony Begins in Lubbock on Thursday

In Lubbock Texas on June 21 witnesses including Mrs W D Allison and Mrs H L Robertson testified about the night of the Seminole shooting that killed W D Allison and H L Robertson Tom Ross stands trial in the case with Sheriff Frank L Brittan detailing scene and hotel lobby locations as the case moves toward continuation on page eleven

Lubbock Texas Tom Ross Frank L. Brittan Gaines County W. D. Allison H. L. Robertson Seminole Allison Frank J. Britian Britian Gaines Milt Goode MacQuire Udge Morgan Dave Allison H. S. Robertson Judge Lockhart Will Cunningham

Thompson Reappointed to U S Shipping Board Post

Frederick I. Thompson, publisher of a Birmingham Alabama newspaper, is reappointed as a commissioner of the United States Shipping Board. A Democrat, he was first named by President Wilson in 1920, reappointed by President Harding in 1921, and now resumes another term under President Harding.

Frederick I. Thompson Birmingham Ala United States Shipping Board Mr. Thompson Wilson Harding

President Harding Pleads for World Court Reform in St Louis

President Harding used a St Louis address to urge adherence to the permanent court of international justice as the sole peace agency. He outlined two paths to reform the tribunal and pressed for clear terms, insisting nations must show sincerity. He also highlighted domestic gains under his administration, claiming unemployment has been banished and finances stabilized.

Associated Preas League of Nations World Court Maher

Magee Found Guilty of Libel in New Mexico

Carl C MaGee editor and publisher at State Tribune Albuquerque was found guilty of libel by a 12 member jury in San Miguel County East Las Vegas N M June 21 Judge J D Leahy cited MaGee for criminal contempt to be heard July 10 The case stemmed from an editorial Who's Being Tried published during the libel trial A fund to cover MaGee expenses is said to be raised and a reception is planned for him in East Las Vegas before his departure to Albuquerque with a band and Good Government League event scheduled there tomorrow

United Press Las Vegas N. M Carl C. MaGee New Mexico San Miguel County J. D. Leahy MaGee The State Tribune Albuquerque Matteee Matee Mattee Good Government League

Government to Seize Beverage Rum at Sea and Ports

Washington June 21. Beverage liquors arriving under foreign government seals will be seized. When the liner Berengaria docks at New York, customs agents will break British seals guarding beverage liquor stores and take charge. Any other attempts to bring intoxicating beverages within the three mile limit will be dealt with similarly.

Associated Preas Washington The Treasury Berengaria New York Customs Agenta

Egg from Henley hen weighs 84 ounces and is unusual

An egg measuring 9 inches long and 7 inches in circumference was laid by a B Hinton hen in Henley England. The egg weighs 84 ounces and is noted as unusually large for a hen.

Henley Eng B .Hinton

Amarillo Firms urged to back annual trade trip

Amarillo's trade excursion aims to surpass prior years with broader firm participation. The trade extension committee seeks more wholesale firm reps and reservations to cover expenses, urging every wholesaler and branch to join or sponsor a reservation to demonstrate loyalty and support Amarillo's growth. Call No 722 to reserve today.

Amarillo Board of City Development

Harding Completes First Stage of Continental Journey

President Harding wraps up the first leg of his States-Continental tour in St. Louis. He speaks to Rotarians, lays a cornerstone for a City Club building, attends crowds at the hotel, delivers a world court address, and attends minor events before boarding the train for Kansas City.

Associated Press ST. Louis Harding International Rotary City Club World Court Rotarians Rotary

President Harding Arrives in St Louis for Rotary Talk

President Harding's special train reached St Louis at 4 p m and he led an automobile procession seven miles through the city to the Coliseum, where he spoke to Rotary International. Thousands cheered as mounted police cleared the way and Rotary bands played patriotic airs. Mayor Kiel gave Mrs Harding a bouquet of rare orchids from seven tropical nations, a arrangement prepared by the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Forest Park Harding St. Louis Associated Presa St, Louis Coliseum Rotary International Rotary Henry W. Kiel

Chamber of Commerce to Fight Interstate Freight Plan in Texas

The Austin Chamber of Commerce opened a campaign against the Interstate Commerce Commission plan to split the Texas freight common point group. Dallas and Fort Worth would gain advantage over south and central Texas, with South Texas bodies ready to protest at the ICC hearing likely to be held in Austin.

Associated Proas Austin Austin Chamber of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Texas Freight Common Point Group Dallas and Fort Worth Texas South Texas Asieady

Governor Neff Signs Three Bills in Austin

Signs Bills in Austin as Governor Neff signs three enacted measures from the recent Legislature. The package includes reorganizing the state Insurance and Banking Department, creating a new delinquent land redemption commission, and related amendments.

Associated Press Austin Chename State Insurance and Banking Inauguralance Department Sion Bonham

Empty Bottles Mark Anchorage of Rum Runner

Galveston June 21 A rum runner reported by incoming captains to be anchored near Healds banks light ship eight miles off Galveston has pulled up anchor and departed. Chief Customs Inspector Binkenhofer and reporters observed only empty bottles and cases at the site. The vessel was a lake type similar to ships off New York.

Associated Press Galveston Carso Heald's Banks Binkenhofer New York

Costs of Dope Drive Crime and Death in Cities

A San news feature argues drugs drive robbery and murder as addicts pay high street prices. It describes peddlers and addicts colliding at corners, a signaling girl, and rapid exchanges turning money into bindles. Cocaine and morphine average $600 an ounce, with costs unfolding from $2.50 to $3-6 per dose, fueling crime and a chain from amuager to retailers.

Red V. Williams San Fred V P’aMs America Red Raven

Hopeful Plea on Bootleg Addiction and Segregation

The piece argues bootleg liquor harms cities by wrecking nerves and sleep. It notes addicts relapse after hospital care due to contact with old cronies and calls for segregation of known addicts. It suggests confinement on reservations and shipment away from regular prisons to isolate problem drinkers.

Halbert Indicted at Lubbock for Murder

Special to The News. June 21. John T. Halbert deputy constable of Lubbock was arrested after a grand jury indicted him for murder for the fatal shooting of Alvie Hooper in Lubbock on June 16. Hooper was accompanied by his wife and a neighbor when Halbert, who was wounded, followed and fired after mistaking him for a man with white women. Hooper was shot and Halbert fired multiple times.

Lubbock John T. Halbert Alvie Hooper Brittain Seminels Tom Ross Halbert Hooper

Varied Weather Across United States Reported

Chicago July 21 heat wave continues with over 17 deaths and 20 prostrations while central states show extreme temperatures from hot to near winter. Superior Wisconsin reverses to woolens as 40 degree drop hits overnight. Mobile reports heat not yet reached, East Coast cities endure scorching heat with cooler relief forecast. Western New Mexico suffers cold wave harming crops. McGaffey stock water blocked by thick ice.

Chicago Atlantic Superior Wis Mobile Alabama Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Weather Bureau New Mexico McGaffey

Governor Reappoints All Members of State Board of Examiners

Governor Neff reappointed all members of the state board of medical examiners for two years. The board, conducting examinations in Austin, was in conference with the governor when the announcement was made. Dr. W. J. Crosthwait of Waco is chairman and Dr. T. J. Crowe of Dallas is secretary.

Associated Prose Austin Neff State Board of Medical Examiners W. JL. Crosthwait Waco 1 T. J. Crowe Dallas

News Still Leads Writes Emmett Amarillo News

Fragmentary OCR text shows a rural or local newspaper snippet mentioning Emmett, Amarillo News, and scattered names like Wixcelstor Borings and Leeds Xt. The legible portion hints at a local reporting style and partial headlines but lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize clearly.

Amarillo News Dempster Wixcelstor Borings Wmott Leeds

Amarillo Police Break Up Boy Thief Gang

Chief of Police John Snider reports a gang of boys in Amarillo has been broken up with about eighteen arrests after a month of thefts and felonies. Most detainees have been paroled to Juvenile officers. a notable case involved a boy who rode a train, stole food, then burglarized a service station before being paroled to a farmer.

Amarillo John Snider Snider

New State Board of Chiropody Named at Austin

The newly created State Board of Chiropody was named today in Austin. Three members from the State Board of Medical Examiners join the chiropody board under the new law. Doctors T J Crowe of Dallas, L S Mayo of Belton, and J B Batley of Waco were named. The other two members are Dr J S Kroenig of Austin and Dr J R Harris of Waco. Mayo elected president, Crowe secretary. First examination set for Waco August 21.

Associated Proas Austin State Board of Chiropody State Board of Medical Examiners Chiropody T. J. Crowe Dallas L. Mayo Belton J. B. Batley Waco Medical Board J. R. Harris Mayo Crowe

Deaths From Heat in Ohio Total 27

A concise report notes that twenty seven fatalities in Ohio are linked to extreme heat. Officials urge caution during heat waves and remind residents to stay hydrated and seek shade or cooling centers when temperatures soar.

Ohio

Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Nearby Areas

Amarillo and vicinity expect a mix of thundershowers and cloudy periods Friday with varying temperatures. Eastern New Mexico should see showers, while the rest of the region may stay fair at times with brisk northwest to north central winds.

Amarillo Texas New Mexico

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