11 Mar 1926
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1926
Page
1
Marvin Jones labels General Wood unfit for high office in the Philippines and accuses his training of disqualifying him for the job. A Texan critic voices sharp opposition, arguing Wood’s methods lack suitability for official duties.
Representative Jones of Texas assails General Wood as unfit to govern the Philippines, criticizing authority holders for backing him. He rebuts Underhill's claim Filipinos are unfit for self government, cites Woods Forbes report, and argues against backward steps while noting alleged motives tied to exploiting Philippine products.
New YorkMarch 10 Auto mobiles valued at more than three billion dollars were sold on the installment plan during 1925. The American Bankers Association Journal reports the usual method collected one third cash, leaving two billion dollars in deferred payments.
Mrs M D Oliver Eakle reported that the ten story building at Sixth and Polk streets will be let Monday after architect plans near completion. The old structure on the site is to be removed late this week and work on the office building may start soon after.
Prohibition was debated in both the House and Senate. Patronage in the south renewed fire in the House. Senate agriculture committee continued hearings on the crop surplus problem. Chicago sanitary district water diversion case argued in the Supreme Court. President Coolidge received a delegation protesting the all American ship canal through New York state. renomination of Charles W. Hunt of Iowa to the Federal Trade Commission confirmed by the Senate.
The Amarillo prohibition poll will begin Sunday with ballots sent to all readers by The News and The Globe. Ballots may be anonymous and will be kept secret, then destroyed. all must be in by 6 pm Tuesday. The poll is part of a nationwide straw vote to gauge sentiment on prohibition.
In a House debate triggered by Representative Wurzbach, Southern Democrats allege the barter and sale of federal offices across the South. Mississippi’s Busby accuses corrupt practices linked to Perry W. Howard, with reports of $1,500 for a U.S. marshalship and post office positions sold for cash or favors. Stevenson seeks access to a year-old inquiry by postal inspectors and DOJ agents into similar South Carolina cases.
Washington March 10. Farm relief leaders from the middle west express satisfaction with progress since arriving in Washington as the House agriculture committee continues hearings on a plan to levy an equalization fee on agricultural interests for insurance against surplus crop losses. The plan mirrors the McNary Haugen ideas with added features like a cotton crop contract method. George N Peek says modifications will not alter essential recommendations. government would operate through existing farmer cooperatives and avoid price fixing. committee members challenge William Hirth to prove farmers back federal step to dispose of surpluses via the equalization fee.
General rains on Wednesday across the North Plains will bring potential value to farmers and cattlemen. Reports from three railroads show precipitation ranging from light showers to a quarter inch in Higgins and Waynoka, with Amarillo at one tenth inch. Forecasters expect unsettled conditions and more rain, noting wheat crops are in good condition and a bumper crop could result with added moisture.
Fire gutted three decks of the United States liner America while at the Newport News Shipyard, with damage estimated at one to two million dollars. No lives lost, 230 crew aboard when the blaze broke out. The 21,000 ton ship had just been refurbished and was due to depart for New York with 6500 passengers already signed for the voyage.
Harrington Washington March 10 William Long 18 was found guilty of operating a car without a license. Justice H S Bassett sentenced him to attend Sunday School eight weeks in succession or pay a $15 fine. He chose to attend and paid the fine after missing one Sunday.
A TA-6 training blimp with 200000 cubic feet capacity fell today in Hampton Roads. The craft was stationed at Langley Field Virginia and is powered by two ten horsepower engines with a cruising radius not exceeding 600 miles.
Wireless telegraph inventor William Marconi entered a London hospital last weekend due to overwork and nervousness and underwent a minor operation for an internal disorder. Early reports suggested appendicitis but tests ruled it out.
Ousley condemns the farming system as designing men. He declares radicalism growing apace under economical injustice and calls for reform amid mounting tensions.
Granbury Texas March 10 Colonel Clarence Ousley director of the Safe Farming association warned of south wide bankruptcy if cotton production remains near last year’s level He attacked farming systems creating landless operators and urged bankers and merchants to aid farmers recalling findings of a national conference board about radical trends among farmers.
Herefords from Hereford Texas swept the Fort Worth Fat Stock show sale taking all honors. D L McDonalds Superior 3rd topped the sale at 1200 dollars, fired by Superior Anxiety with dam Miss Anita. McDonald offered four bulls, averaging 925 dollars for the top four and 475 dollars for all cattle.
Indianapolis March 10 The re election of James M Lynch of Syracuse New York as president of the International Typographical Union is indicated by primary returns received at union headquarters The regular election will be held May 26 James M Lynch heads the re elected slate with a larger majority than in 1924
Charles H. Burke commissioner of Indian affairs will resign soon and be succeeded by John H. Edwards assistant secretary of the Interior. The Muskogee Daily Phoenix will publish tomorrow a Washington sourced story confirming the change.
Progress in the Frank Crutchfield robbery trial in district court was slow as eight jurors were selected from 80 talesmen. The defense pleads insanity for the March 16 1925 First National Bank robbery in White Deer. state to present expert testimony.
San Antonio reports Gregory Hatcher state treasurer announced his candidacy for re election for a second term on the same platform. A public office is a public trust and must not be used for private gain. The announcement was made today in San Antonio.
The Sheppard Hudspeth bill would fund 555000 dollars yearly for five years to investigate and develop Texas potash deposits. It was favorably reported to the Senate, with the House mines committee expected to act soon. The measure previously passed the Senate but stalled in the House amid Coolidge economy concerns.
Fort Worth March 10 The range cattle industry has endured hard times since 1920 and is stabilizing, with Secretary of Agriculture William Jardine telling the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association that better days lie ahead. He cited studies in North Central Texas and other ranges, emphasized factors for a high calf crop, and noted fattening prospects in Big Spring. The gathering featured a cowboy ball and speeches by Jardine and Guizon Borglum on the San Antonio monument.
Flora Ti March 10 in circuit court Mrs Elsie Bible Malinsky 45 pleaded guilty to the poison murder of her former husband s wife Laura Malinsky 53 Judge Thomas M Jett said if you were a man I would hang you and she will begin serving at Joliet Prison today She absolved her husband Ernest L Malinsky a locomotive engine moor of involvement and showed little emotion during sentencing.
Fort Worth March 10 After twenty years Secretary of Agriculture Jardine may attend the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Amarillo June 21 to 23 if work permits The invitation was extended by R Q Lee president of the Cisco based chamber Jardine expressed interest in crop diversification progress and thanked the chamber His travel plans include visits to Dallas Memphis and Washington with no firm decision yet.
The state highway commission announced $1.2407 million in contracts for Clay and Liberty counties. Thurber Construction and General Construction of Fort Worth win two Clay county projects totaling $1,021,463.83 while P L McAlrath of Corsicana secures $419,220 for Liberty county work on highways three and Beaumont-Houston corridor. Additional North Central Texas resurfacing bids expected later.
Chicago March 10 tail lights for horses were recommended by a sub committee after debate led by al dermman D. McKinley. The measure aims to promote kindness to animals by requiring tail lights on equines of the bride.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.