16 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1921
Page
1
Glara Hannon testifies on a killing accident scene describing a shot fired during a scuffle with the deceased who attacked her. The trial records flashback details as prosecutors seek accountability for the fatal incident.
Clara Hamon took the stand in Ardmore on March 16 to describe the night of November 21 and the fatal shot. She recounted a struggle with Jake L. Hamon, breaking into tears as she claimed the gun went off during a fight after he allegedly mistreated her.
Weather West Texas notes generally fair conditions for Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Amarillo figures show yesterday 6 am 54, noon 77, 7 pm 75. Forecast urges caution on roads, reminders to maintain radiator, battery, tires, and brakes with driving tips for crossing, ruts, and town travel.
Reports from Washington say Japan plans an elaborate naval aviation program with new aircraft, lessons from Vickers ex-naval officers, and a carrier as an adjunct to a larger fleet. France built planes and engines and a Kasumangaura factory is noted as part of this expansion.
After a full day conference with Gulf Coast Lines officials the unskilled Gulf Coast Line employees said there will be no strike in any department. The decision follows talks with labor board officials and states the Gulf Line will abide by the transportation act terms.
Reported collision between the army transport Madawaska arriving from Manila and the Invincible near Randy Hook. Wireless contact indicated the Madawaska was listing badly and seeking immediate assistance. A later message stated the Madawaska was not in danger, with Invincible alongside for emergency support.
A 55 year old woman in Tremor reportedly placed furniture in order then drank poison in her home. She was found in a bent position and later died at the scene. Police indicating suicide. investigation ongoing.
A Manchester report to the London Times says leading cotton firms such as florrockses Crewdaen announce a 20 to 35 percent cut in principal lines of goods, signaling a major price reduction in the trade.
A mob of about 300 men took Mareh lh Brownie Tuttle from Hope jail and hanged him to a water tank near the Hope jail after an assault on a white woman four miles north of Hope. Toggles, captured in Hope, was used for identification and later taken to a farm for verification. Sheriff Dodson pleaded for restraint but the mob acted, leaving the body unrecovered by ten tonight.
The London Times reports Sir Maitland Hall Park principal Times South Africa correspondent and Cape Times editor died in Cape Town on Monday. In Baltimore Major Nan Ralph Barton a leading Baltimore lover died tonight after distinguishing service in the Confederate Army and sustaining multiple wounds in the Civil War.
A New York rally approved a perpetual memorial for Woodrow Wilson. A committee led by Henry Morangent and chaired by Roosevelt's presidential candidacy figure was tasked with details and a $500,000 trust fund. Speakers praised Wilson's ideals and his role in international cooperation, while noting flaws in his tactics.
Brigadier General P. E. Calles, cabinet chief, returned from a six week Isthmus tour to deny reports of a split with Obregon. He declared full accord with Obregon’s railway strike policy and met with Obregon and Adolf de Huerta before confirming the president’s political interpretation of the strike.
Five or more bodies burned beyond recognition remained in the charred debris of a sleeping coach on Denver x to Walensburg Train Number 115. A post office inspector escaped by jumping from a window. An inquest will be held. President Obregon's stance on the strike and union recognition is described as strengthening his position amid rumors of wider walkouts.
Thousands of tenants marched through Chicago led by mounted police in a protest against rent hikes. Speakers warned 400000 renters faced a crisis as calls grew for state action to regulate rentals.
Washington March reports show Mansen chairing the shipping board holding talks with President Roosevelt as pressure mounts over the Taftman act interpretation. The stalemate centers on appointing enough new members to let the board function while Congress debates timely nominations.
New York report says railroad workers reject wage cuts across Eastern lines. Unions vow to maintain current pay amid protests and seek arbitration by the labor board. About 70 000 workers on New York Central lines refuse proposed reductions from 1 7 1 2 to 2 1 2 cents per hour, arguing income is already insufficient.
Nashville report notes a Sunday session where a proposed amendment to include certain utilities was debated and passed by the House by a close vote. The measure aims to prevent future actions and restrict blue laws or related restrictions.
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