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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
1
The mobilization of Democratic forces for a clash over prohibition enforcement in the 1920 platform nears completion with the arrival of William J. Bryan. He is seen as leader of the dry faction and possibly as commander of allied interests opposing Wilson's platform, signaling sharply drawn battle lines.
Report from San Francisco on June 24 describes growing uncertainty at the Democratic National Convention as Palmer and Cox boosters, favorite sons, and dark horses organize headquarters while McAdoo looms as a ghostly rival. Ensuing debates center on platform, Prohibition, and party leadership with Walsh, Glass, and Cummings in contention.
Platform holds first place in list of subjects being discussed as leaders wrestle with a settlement concerning the chief. The report notes confusion over priorities and possible outcomes while officials outline broad goals and procedural steps.
The Reichstag formally reassembled in Berlin today but adjourned until tomorrow due to ongoing cabinet turmoil. The Vossische Zeitung reports food riots in Bremen with markets and shops forced to sell at government-set prices.
A telegram from Arense Perrilliat president of the Louisiana Liberty League voiced strong opposition to the Volstead act enforcement. Copies went to San Francisco officials and the Democratic National Convention platform committee. The league, led by New Orleans businessmen, claims about 17 000 statewide members.
In St Louis on June 24 John W Stephens a 33 year old switchman from Mart Texas shot and killed his wife Lessie 22 in a cafe then wounded himself. He told police the fatal shot was meant for an unidentified man who had entered the cafe with his wife while she was to bring a marriage license he had demanded returned. Mrs Stephens companion fled the scene and Stephens then killed himself after realizing his wife was dead.
Panhandle nobles win a dispensation for a Khiva Shrine in Amarillo after a Portland council grant. Amarillo and Wichita Falls receive permissions. plans call for a July ceremonial with 250 to 300 novices, led by George Stapleton as potential first potentate.
The Amarillo Petroleum & Refining Company stock is taken over by Reece 8, Ale and associates of Wichita Falls. Allen Refining Company will keep offices and sales in Amarillo with Mr Powers continuing as secretary treasurer and W H Schroeder remaining plant superintendent.
A Geneva report cites German statistics showing 1,350,000 soldiers killed in World War I. The figures also list 20,000 war widows, 1,180,000 orphans, and 500,000 remained afflicted by shame and disease aided mainly by charity.
A New York jury ruled William McCue not “the toughest kid in Hell's Kitchen” and awarded him 3500 damages against the Russell Sage Foundation and publishers of Boyhood and Lawlessness for featuring his image with that caption. The boy, once an altar boy at Saint Ambrose’s, testified no delinquency and sought 30000. Justice Ford criticized the case as lacking evidence of toughness and denounced class prejudice in the ruling comments.
Marvin Loden a 33 year old married man and Amarillo resident was killed while working on a water well near Clarendon. He reportedly fell from the tower of the derrick and his body was transported to Amarillo for burial. Loden had served in the war and later worked for a drills company at Charendon.
Texas League owners vote to split the season with Fort Worth and Galveston moving to the second half after a mail ballot. The first half ends today and the second half will begin with a doubleheader on Saturday June 26, while Shreveport may not count the first half games.
Chicago June 24 The railway labor board may hand down its decision fixing new wage schedules for all railroad workers next week though no definite date is set. Judge R M Barton said differences in opinion are not a deadlock and a published Wilson message may hasten action. Heads of unions plan a conference to discuss strikes and the board’s timetable.
Senator Harding, the Republican nominee, labors at his Washington office and home to answer thousands of letters. Daily mail runs 3 000 to 4 000 pieces, plus about 15 000 letters sent from Marion Ohio arrive by express. vacation before Marion trip is abandoned. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., among progressive leaders, is invited to confer on campaign plans.
Since midnight fighting between unionists and nationalists has halted, leaving streets deserted. A curfew from 7 PM Saturday to 5 AM Sunday was ordered as General Campbell pledges troops. Police report 17 dead and 24 wounded across the week with a 10 year old shot and a traveling salesman found dead in Bishop Street.
In San Francisco Senator James A Reed of Missouri, a foe of the league of nations covenant, fights for recognition as a fifth district delegate. The Missouri committee had rejected Reed, claiming his re election was illegal, and a substitute from Kansas City may be seated. Reed may seek a proxy to name on the floor and oppose the administration plank.
Mexico City reported that seventy thousand barrels of crude oil were exported from Gulf ports during May. The release notes the figure as part of current trade data and confirms Gulf port activity.
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