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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
1
The general chairman of four railroad unions urges all engine and train service workers to remain at work while awaiting a final wage board decision, expected by July 9. He cites delays by railways and conferences as reasons for unrest but says no benefit comes from leaving service now.
London Derry authorities press Dublin Castle for more troops and martial law. Magistrates meet and telegrams go to the attorney general urging immediate dispatches as residents appeal for military control amid grave conditions. Dublin responds with reports of citizen appeals from London Derry for aid and governance.
A four officer police bicycle patrol was ambushed near Bantry. Constable Urest was killed and a sergeant with another constable was wounded. The attack marks a violent breach of security in the Dublin line of patrols.
In the House of Commons June 22 Lord Robert Cecil stated his belief that not a single government member doubts the home rule bill would do any good to solve the Irish question.
In the House of Commons Lieutenant Colonel Wilfred Ashley argued that victory lay with the assassins, not the government, accusing Dublin Castle officials of captivity in their homes and demanding martial law and troops to restore order amid international scorn for England’s Ireland policy.
Washington officials announce the Turkish treaty will not be withdrawn or substantially changed. No extension beyond June 26 was allowed for Turkish delegates, aligning with a decision not to alter treaty terms and obligations.
London dispatches report the Fehrenbach cabinet collapsed after minority socialists refused backing. The Times correspondent says majority socialists at a meeting declined to vote confidence, with Democrats claiming conditions for joining the government were unmet and the people's party also reported withdrawing support.
Philadelphia June 22 There was no clear change in the yard men's strike as strike leverage fluctuations appeared balanced by workers returning to duty. Freight traffic on three lines entering the city improved while passenger service remained normal. James P Casey of Lodge 75 urged a possible return of about 1000 workers tomorrow, warning success depended on how quickly grievances are settled.
Special to The News Portland Ore June 22 No action on Amarillo's Shrine charter today. Petition referred to a committee with no report yet. A council decision likely tomorrow or Thursday during a conversion session. Texans impressed by local organizers as 75000 Shriners and families stay in Portland for the Rose Festival and Shrine events. Two parades highlighted the day the uniformed bands parade and the electric parade in the Rose Festival pageant.
San Antonio comments by Postmaster General Burleson challenge the Volstead Act as he signals possible administration stance ahead of the national convention. Senate leaders like Senator Glass and Bryan are tied to conflicting views on league ratification and Armenia mandates, widening preconvention dispute.
Miss Anderson, a Minneapolis vocalist, was a dinner guest of Victor Elwell the night before turfman Joseph Binel was found shot dead in his New York home. Authorities will question her to determine if she can aid the investigation, with letters from her apartment opened for review.
K A Underwood of Plainview was elected president of the Panhandle Bankers association in Clovis New Mexico. Officers include: vice president Fivet and second vice president Chamberlain Clarendon C W Harrison Clovis secretary D L Kinard Memphis treasurer Grady Oldham Canyon. The group urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to provide grain cars to move the Panhandle crop amid a 10 percent unmoved stock from last year.
In San Francisco on June 22, Cox campaign manager Bb. KB. Moore dismissed William F. McCombs criticism labeling the President autocratic. Moore praised Wilson as a humane leader and urged Democrats not to attack the President, stressing unity behind the League of Nations and the Democratic cause.
A Paris communique reports that premiers conference examined the German indemnities and its division among allies. French British Italian Belgian and Serbian experts will meet in Paris to draft common proposals for Brussels on July 2 for final agreement at the conference. The note approves the military experts report and favors compensation for war material destruction and a date for resuming airplane construction.
Dallas June 22 Iry Associated Press Texas delegation to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco boards a special train for the coast. The train carries 165 persons aboard and heads toward the Golden Gate.
Plans to finance wool growers until a wool market reopens were developed in meetings between growers and the Federal Reserve Board. FR Marshall of Salt Lake City, secretary of the National Wool Growers Association, described a draft plan allowing growers to ship wool to distribution points and draw against bank loans secured by transit documents.
June 22 The Kevening Telegraph urges citizens not to imitate Leon and Derry, asking anxious readers to be patient. It warns that rebels seek upheaval and bloodshed, stressing the duty of every patriotic citizen to support charities and uphold law and order.
Portland Me June 23 The nomination of Peedevick WM Parkhurst of Hanger for governor on the Republican ticket at yesterday's primary was assured with tabulation tonight of practically the entire state. The vote showed Parkhurst 19 192 Deering 16 273 Gov-
The Republican National Committee reorganizes for Harding Coolidge campaign with an expanded 21 member executive committee led by Will H Hayes. Seven women gain seats including vice chair Erviet Taylor Upton, signaling greater female influence as suffrage tensions flare with Alice Paul’s delegation pressing for ratification.
In Chicago on June 22 Associated Press reports A Mitchell Palmer attorney general and presidential hopeful travels to the San Francisco convention. Palmer denies dissension while aides project strong candidacy with 76 pledged delegates and 400 votes on the first roll call. Also in Chicago Tom Taggart Indiana and national committeeman comments that the wet dry issue is no longer a factor.
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