President Coolidge Pushes 25 Percent Tax Cut Voted Down
President Coolidge urged immediate enactment of a 25 percent personal income tax cut but faced discouraging reactions in the House and Senate. House Ways and Means leaders said it cannot pass as a separate measure before Saturday when tax installments are due. Critics questioned timing and potential presidential veto, while Senate finance committee members signaled scrutiny before action on the revenue bill.
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Green
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Longworth
Stader
Garner
Texas
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Republican Organization
Senate
Finance Committee
Kid Murphree as Bryan’s Choice For President
University of Florida students call their press the Kid Murphree as they speculate on William Jennings Bryan presenting Dr Albert Alexander Murphree for the Democratic nomination. Murphree remains focused on education and dismissive of crossing bridges until they arise, thanking Bryan for the compliment.
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William Jennin Bryan
United States
University of Florida
Albert Alexander Murphree
New York
Dr. Murphree
America
Bryan
Ladd to head committee on lands replacing Lenroot
Washington reports senator Lenroot of Wisconsin resigns as chair and member of the public lands committee amid oil inquiry. Senator Ladd of North Dakota becomes next in line to lead, with Republican aides confirming committee selection pending Senate approval.
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Southern ‘Pines
March
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Wisconsin
Washington
Public Lands Committee
Associated Press
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North Dakota
Southern Pines
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Three Rivers
N. M
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Smoot
Utah
Interior
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Smeet
Finance Committee
Republican Committee On Committees
Major
Florida
Bursum
Republican
New Mexico
Man and Two Women Slain in Burning Linden House
In Linden, March 11, a man identified as Mr. Thomas Whaley and two women, Mrs. Mabel Morse and Mrs. Whaley, were found murdered as flames were seen issuing from the Whaley residence. Neighbors extinguished the blaze after it began, and a search of the home revealed the three victims.
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Associated Press
Linden
Thomas Whaley
Mabel Morse
Neighva
Whaley
Want Ad Users Ask Circulation
Readers are advised that bonafide circulation is essential for effective want ads. The Daily News and Evening Post blanket Amarillo thoroughly with wide Panhandle circulation, ensuring ads reach a broad audience. For placing twant ads, call No. 383.
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Evening Post
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Panhandle
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News and Post
Underwood Wins Big Margin in Alabama Primary
Birmingham reports show Senator Underwood leading in the Alabama preferential primary with 41 counties reporting at 9 PM and 62 of 67 counties later. Early tallies indicate Underwood around 9,800 votes to Musgrove roughly 24,900 and Dinsmore near 1,800, with expectations of a larger final majority.
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Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Underwood
Associated Press
Birmingham
Osta’ WY. Underwood
J. B. Musgrove
M. A. Dinsmore
L. B. Musgrove
Musgrove
Dinsmore
Mr. Underwood
R I COTTON PROGRAM HEARD BY BIG CROWD
A Rock Island Cotton Educational Campaign held at the municipal auditorium attracted more than two thousand attendees across five sessions. Speakers urged diversified farming with cotton as a major money crop in the Panhandle, stressing timely cultivation and seed selection while dismissing cotton as a mere experimental crop. John G. Farmer and John Fields highlighted the campaign’s goal to boost cotton planting for added farm income and included light remarks about broader farm prosperity.
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Panhandle
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Fort Worth
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Potter
Randall County
Amarillo
Ladd to Lead Public Lands Committee in Senate shift
North Dakota's F Ladd is chosen to succeed Lenroot as chairman of the Public Lands Committee which is currently probing the Teapot Dome scandal. Lenroot resigns the chairmanship due to ill health.
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North Dakota
Lenroot
Public Lands Committee
Bond Issue Defeated in Childress County Vote
Special to The News Childress March 11 The 750000 bond issue failed to reach the two thirds in the county with about 1500 votes cast 47 percent in favor and 58 percent against The city of Childress voted 748 with the measure carrying by two thirds plus 90 votes Had it passed 65 miles of highway would be paved or gravel and 70 miles graded and standardized A district highway bond election may be called next Thursday in certain county districts
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Childress
Carriers Defense in Rate Case Heard in Galveston
In Galveston on March 11 representatives and attorneys of railroads in the Texas-Oklahoma rate case opened evidence to oppose rate cuts. L. G. Reymiller and L. A. Moore presented statistical exhibits arguing for a 12.15 percent Southeast freight rate increase to match Western district revenue. The figures compared net revenue per ton mile among eight southwest roads with Northwestern totals, and covered Texas railroad investment returns from 1911 to 1916.
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Galveston
Southwest
L. G. Reymiller
Statistical Bureau of Western Railroad
Chicago
L. A. Moore
Texas
Reymiller
Southeast
United States
Amde
Moore
Amarillo Man Kills Self in Tulsa Oklahoma
Tulsa police report Amarillo man likely George A Campbell died in a hospital after being found unconscious near Oakhurst. A note in his pocket, a wife in Denver, and a 15 dollar withdrawal prior to his death are noted. Campbell had been a lineman for City Light and Water and stayed at Harrison Hotel in Tulsa.
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Tulsa
Okla
George A. Campbell
Annaville
Texas
Oakhurst
Campbell
Anne
Denver
Colorado
City Light & Water Company
Harrison Hotel
Harrison Street
G. G. Henderson
Colorado Delegation Voted to Support Nominated President
Colorado's delegation to the Republican national convention was instructed by the state convention to vote for the President for re nomination.
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Colorado
Coolidge
Colorado Springs
Cole
First Monthly Farmers Sales Day Sparked by Auction Prices
Amarillo's first monthly Farmers Sales Day drew over 200 attendees despite poor weather. Henry Ansley opened with a talk urging cooperation with local business groups. The event raised funds for the Children's Home, totaling 17 dollars from a rooster auction and featuring various farm implements, produce, and livestock with multiple prizes awarded to standout participants.
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Ansley
Henry A. Ansley
Amarillo Daily News
Board of City Development
Ee Ansley
Weather forecast for West Texas and Amartla area
Forecaster notes Wednesday will bring unsettled conditions with rain or snow possible. Strong winds from the southeast expected, with likely precipitation in the north portion near Amartla and the western regions. Stay tuned for updates as the system moves eastward today.
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Neff appoints Anson attorney district judge
Governor Neff announced the appointment of W. R. Chapman of Anson as district attorney for Jones Throckmorton Haskell Fisher Scurry Kent and Stonewall counties. He succeeds Judge W. C. Blanka who moves to the commission of appeals.
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Starr County Tax Collector Trial Opens in Travis Court
Trial of G A Guerra Starr county tax collector on misapplication of public funds began in Travis county criminal district court. Guerra's attorney said funds were in a bank when the indictment was returned and later remitted to the state treasury.
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Austin
G. A. Guerra
Starr County
Travis County Criminal District Court
Guerra
Strong Committees Sell Tri State Exposition Bonds On Streets
Strong committees will be out today selling Tri State Exposition bonds as part of the 100 percent class expansion. New firms Williams Sign company Exide Battery Station and International Harvester joined the effort with Frank Martin a porter at the drug store also purchasing a bond. About 800 taxpayers have been seen with many more believed to be uncounted.
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Exide Battery Station
International Harvester Company
Frank Martin
Redrug
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