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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1920

Page

6

Transportation problem serious says official

Officials warn a critical transportation bottleneck harming last year’s unshipped grain and Panhandle farm crops. Colorado To4rult Highway plans face delays as businessmen seek surfaced routes to the sea and a new highway system to lower freight costs. Delegates discuss routes and officers aim to boost the Gulf Highway Association’s standing.

A. Davis Colorado ToGuit Goldsmith Panhandle Hichwas Vention Colorado Olorado

Delegates to Shrine Meet Feted by Amarillo Masons

A banquet at the Amarillo Hotel will honor delegates who attended the Imperial Council in Portland Oregon and aided in securing a dispensation for Khiva Shrine Temple. A large homecoming reception and parade through Amarillo will feature Khiva Shrine Club members in fezs and a band.

Amarillo Imperial Council Portland Oregon Khiva Shrine Club Cty Panhandle

Agriculture Shown by Implement Purchases in Amarillo District

The Creekmore Company at 1 Fifth Street, spanning Tyler to Harrison, sells and displays harvesting implements. Farmers from a 150 mile radius visit daily to buy Intern Harvester machinery and parts, with 18 threshing machines, binders, cultivators, and other gear shipped this season.

Amarillo Creekmore Company Fifth Street Tyler Harrison Street Fifth and Intern Harvester Company

Warranty Deed and Liens in Plemens Addition Narratives

The record details a warranty deed from Jeti D Bainiett to H A Nee mart for lot 225 in Plemens addition with $7500. A mechanic’s lien from T Kennedy to J Q Dyer covers part of lot 1 block 131 in Plemens addition for $1500. A transfer shows GH Cariton selling to United & vires hn auts with a nominal consideration.

Jeti D. Bainiett H. A. Nee Cariton United & Vires Hn Gee and & Black Eas Saa

Brunk's Comedians Stir Crowd With First Night Show

Brunk's Comedians opened their run with The Country Hoy in a big tent at Eleventh and Polk Streets under American Legion sponsorship. The rural comedy drama in four acts drew a large audience and Harley Sadler provided strong laughs. Sadler will headline tonight in The Shoplifters, a four act society crook play.

Brunk Comdians Eleventh Polk Streets American Legion Harley Sadler

Amarillo Odd Fellows to Canyon for Degree and Installations

Amarillo Odd Fellows will travel to Canyon Thursday night to confer the third degree and assist in installing officers. They plan to meet at the hall by 5 30 pm for the overland trip. Canyon Odd Fellows will host a splendid dinner for visitors. Next week the Amarillo lodge will install new officers and admit several candidates. Local members are invited to a big Shamrock Odd Fellows meeting the same day July 5.

Amarillo Odd Fellows Canyon Canyon Odd Fellows Shamrock iJuly

Amarillo Bar endorses Pierson for Texas Supreme Court

Forty three Amarillo lawyers, thirty two sign an endorsement for Judge William Pierson of Greenville Texas as a candidate for associate justice of the Texas Supreme Court in the Democratic primary. Pierson, 48, Texan native, UT Law School graduate.

Amarillo William Pierson Greenville Texas Supreme Court of Texas Pierson Law Department The University of Texas

Threatened Strike of Railway Shopmen Fails to Materialize

Federal agents questioned the district attorney about a theory that Joseph B Elwell a turfman and whist expert murdered in his New York home on June 11 may have been killed by a bootlegger he opposed over unpaid liquor bills Investigators said the district attorney learned the story from a newspaper reporter and was investigating The report alleged Elwell planned to take over a whiskey consignment for 12709 but his secretary William Parnes denied any participation

Ascoriated Press New York Joseph B. Elwell Etwell William Parnes Flwell Sluin

Edwards Says New Jersey Delegation Favored Him

Governor Edward J. Edwards, candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, stated he had been assured by the New Jersey delegation in San Francisco that the situation is favorable to Tad. He did not clarify whether he meant his candidacy or the party platform.

Asso N. J Edward J. Edwards New Jersey San Francisco Bse

Investigating Report Elwell May Have Been Killed

Philadelphia June 29 A report suggests Elwell may have been killed by a bootlegger as Pennsylvania railway chopmen pause their threatened strike. H A Jeffery says the walkout is postponed until not later than July 1 to allow a general shop crafts meeting on the Pennsylvania system in Pittsburgh Thursday.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railway H. A. Jeffery American Federation of Labor Jeffery Pennsylvania Pittburg

West Texas Weather Forecast For Midweek

West Texas foresees fair skies on Wednesday and Thursday with continued warm temperatures. Light winds and dry conditions are expected across the region.

West Texas

Local Talk and Wit From A Rough Day in Town

Abe Martin notes a safe blow by a hurried thief who got fifty pounds of sugar and will dry it into raisins for preservation. Squire Swallow laments slow roof repairs and jokes Rome builders would be held up today.

Rome Squire Swallow

Birmingham Third City of South Population Grows

The 1920 census reports Birmingham Alabama with a population of 178 270, marking the smallest growth rate in its history yet the second largest numerical increase of the Southern cities. Atlanta is 2nd with 200 616 and New Orleans leads the South at 408 000.

Associated Prec Washington Birmingham Ala Census Bureau Atlanta New Orleans

Tammany Chieftain Indicted By Bronx Grand Jury

Thomas Sheehan, a Tammany chieftain in the Fourth New York Assembly District, was indicted for alleged attempted bribery by a juror in the Julius Hammer case. Hammer, convicted last week of manslaughter in the first degree, faces sentencing tomorrow after an alleged amessary operation on a woman who died.

Associated Press New York Thomas Sheehan Bronx County Grand Jury Julius Hammer

Lowden Abandons Candidacy for Governor Support Oglesby

Springfield June 29 Governor Lowden announces he will not seek election and will back Lieutenant Governor John C C Oglesby for governor. The decision comes after a conference with party chiefs.

Lowden Associated Press Springfield John CC. Oglesby

Gorgas Shows Improvement After Restful Night

London report states Major General William C. Gorgas slept well and had a steadier pulse. His general condition was described as lightly improved following the night.

Gorgas Py Associated P'ress London William C. Gorgas

Exhibitors Fight Monopoly In Southwest असociated First National Pictures

Four independent exhibitors led by Ross D. Rogers of Amarillo Texas join forces with Associated First National Pictures to counter Lynch Hulsey Dallas dominance. They gain territorial franchise power to issue subfranchises across Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas to keep First National product and fifteen independent stars and directors in circulation.

New York N. Y Ross D. Rogers Amarillo Texas Southwest Lynch Hulsey Dallas Tom H. Boland Empress Theatre Oklahoma City Saul S. Harris Royal, Kempner, Crystal and National Cooperative Organization of Exhibitors, Stars and Directors Associated First National Pictures, Inc Rogers Rogers, Boland Harris Musselman First National Little Rock Associated First National Pictures

Cubs Idle Likely Fourth of July as Schedule Shifts

No Cubs games are set for July 4 and manager Crossett says the club will probably be idle. Talks with the Clovi team collapsed, leaving White Deer to play there during those days.

Cubs Crossett Clovi White Deer H. Cc. Rarding

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Itch Cure

Advertisement copy urges readers to apply Ballard's Snow Liniment on itching skin. It claims immediate relief and permanent cure after a few applications, warning against scratching as it worsens the condition. Sold by all druggists.

All Druggista

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Comedians Larce OND Edwards Elwell Green Bros. Co W. Th St Abe Martin Daily News Marillo Man Harry Holland’s Men’s Store Jack Gardner Dance HOTEL Owen V. Morrison W. H. Sides Will M. Benton Howard Williams Ben Golding W. L. Durrett A. M. Mood W. H. Childers Ur. J. Leslie Williams Amasiiic Typewriter Exchange Wales West 7Th Street Woodstock Typewriters Legion Brune Blackburn Edwin Clapp Oxfords Blackburn Bros Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes BIG Tent Theatre Eleventh and BIG Wrestling Frank Ong Khevy Banquest Amarillo Hotel AL PL China Albert L. Randall Cazzell, Elliott & Cresens Amarillo-Caddo Oil Co W. E. Cazzell C. P. Elliott Smith Bldg J. W. Cresens Alton Goods Alton Mercantile Company Enid, Oklahoma Retelee Alton Merchantileco
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