Moody urges affirmative instruction on delegates at Dallas dinner
Gov. Dan Moody tells Dallas county Democratic women to instruct delegates by name on principles and to back prohibition. He attacks Republican graft and warns against disunion, urging unity for a pro prohibition slate at the national convention. The gathering includes Mrs. Zahner and other leaders stressing women’s political influence.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Dan Moody
Reed
Smith
Ritchie
Dallas County
Moody
White House
Wilson
Texas
A. C. Zahner
Tammany Hall
Tammany
J. H. Brower
G. G. Pierson
Women’s Organization
Olive A. Davis
C. C. Selecman
Weather Forecast For Amarillo And Surrounding Areas
The forecast covers Amarillo and vicinity with Friday partly cloudy conditions. West Texas is expected partly cloudy and colder in southern areas while New Mexico remains fair. An upper high over the Missouri valley and a mid level system over south central Texas bring rain to central and northern Texas and Oklahoma and snow or rain with colder air to Kansas Colorado Nebraska and Wyoming. Temperatures in Amarillo ranged from 39 to 86 over the reported period with a 24 hour precipitation totaling .68 inches ending at 4 p.m. yesterday.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Missouri Valley
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
18 Arrested After Dalhart Boxcar Fire Tragedy
Special to The News Dalhart March 15 Eighteen suspects were jailed by Dalhart police and railroad officers after three box cars burned and two more were damaged costing over $2000 An adjacent plating mill owned by Home Wise was destroyed Several hoboes and tramps have loitered around stations prompting a crackdown Sheriff Alexander and local police coordinated with railroad officers to move trespassers along Some suspects released others held for further inquiry
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Dalhart
Home Wise
Alexander
Stewart Resigns as Dixie Oil Chairman
Robert W. Stewart, chairman of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, resigned as Dixie Oil chairman in Shreveport after pleading not guilty to an indictment linked to the Liberty bond oil profits. The move followed his defiance of the senate Teapot Dome committee. He had been given 20 days to decide on his legal strategy.
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Washington
Senate Teapot Dome Committee
Liberty Bond
Continental Trading Company
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Dixie Oil Company
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Shreveport
Prohibition Administrator for New Mexico Named
Washington March 15 Prohibition Commissioner Doran announced a civil service appointment John F Vivian as prohibition administrator for Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico with headquarters in Denver Colorado.
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United Press
Washington
Doran
John F. Vivian
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Denver
Colo
Cowboys Arrive Early for Texas-Southwestern Cattle Raisers Meet
Amarillo hotels report an influx of cowboys with big hats and boots as the advance guard for the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers association convention descends. Local cattlemen anticipate record attendance and set up at the round-up ground ahead of next Tuesday’s start.
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Amarillo
Texas-Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Seats on Sale Today for Old Fiddlers Meet
Seats for the Old Fiddlers contest at the city auditorium go on sale this morning at the Tri-State Fair association office 308 1 2 Polk Street. Secretary manager Bob Emmett says most seats are reserved and expects a sellout. Panhandle Livestock association has reserved 500 seats for visiting cattlemen attending the Tuesday convention. Emmett notes a strong response and warns early buyers to secure good seating as demand runs high.
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City Auditorium
Tri-State Fair Association
Polk Street
Bob Emmett
Panhandle Livestock Association
Emmett
Amarillo
Mr. Emmett
Gus Johnson Trial At Vega Is Continued
The Gus Johnson assault and attempted robbery case in Vega district court was adjourned to the next term after the defendant failed to appear. He had recently undergone surgery in a Borger hospital and posted 1500 bonds in two charges, alleging involvement in the fall crime at the Dorado Grain and Mercantile store where Roy Harmon was killed by a night watchman. Johnson was wounded during a prior incident between Borger and Pampa and was hospitalized.
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Vega
Gus Johnson
Johnson
Borger
Potter County
Wildorado Grain &, Mercantile General
Minnesota Delegates Pledge to Smith at State Convention
Minnesota’s 24 Democratic delegates pledged today to vote for Gov. Alfred E. Smith of New York for the presidential nomination. The state convention adopted a resolution instructing the delegates to vote as a unit for Smith until he is nominated or releases them, amid thunderous applause.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Alfred F. Smith
New York
Smith
Bank Robbers Weigh Paper For Exact Loot Amount
In a weary getaway the two robbers decide to wait for the next paper to reveal the exact sum stolen. The bit about classified ads from Theo News-Globe urges readers to use daily notices for buying selling and renting with contact phone 4676.
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Theo News-Globe
Dismissal in Amarillo murder case for Ellery Roberts
Ellery Roberts, 23, an inmate from Leavenworth, was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty in the murder of Leo J. Laley, a druggist in Amarillo, with Troeter dismissed as a witness after turning state’s evidence. The case follows a two hour jury deliberation on the second day of trial after limited testimony.
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Ellery Roberts
Amarillo
Leo J. Laley
Nicholas Troeter
Roberts
Troeter
Laley
Mildred Stringer
Margaret Mitchell
Ilinois
el Paso
Joe Laley
Mildred
Jack Davis
Clayton Tontz
Earl McGrew
Troetter
Olmsted
Illinois
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Joplin
St. Joseph
Elk City
Okla
Oklahoma City
Amar
Borah Starts Raising 160000 to Repudiate Sinclair Donation
Idaho Senator Borah launches an independent drive to raise 160000 to repay Harry F. Sinclair for his 1920 campaign contribution. He appeals to Republicans nationwide after asking the national committee to return the funds, citing urgency and moral obligation.
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Sinclair
Associated Press
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Republican Campaign Fund
Senator Borah
Idaho
Idahoar
Republican National Committee
William M. Butler
National Committee
Riggs National Bank
Washington, D. C
Hays
Will Hays
Seive Committee
Ulegal Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve
Senate
Wedded Bliss Ends For Kaiser's Sister and Russian
Cologne Germany March 11 Four months of marriage for Princess Victoria of Schaumburg Lippe and Russian emigre Alexander Subkoff ends with his expulsion from Germany for permit lapses. Victoria denies divorce plans and says she is happy while monarchy quarters fear his departure will spare her fortune from further interference.
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Associated Press
Cologne
Germany
Victoria of
Congo
Lubhoff
Victoria
Princess Victoria
Subkoff
Lost Endeavour Flight Fails to Reach America
Slender hope remains for the missing Endeavour monoplane and its crew after a March 1 recovery of rumors and sightings failed to confirm landings. The craft, carrying Mrs. Hinchliffe and Capt. Walter Hinchliffe, disappeared after departing England for the United States following earlier attempts by Nungesser, Coll, and the St Raphael pilots.
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New York
England
Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Coast Guard
Charles Nungesser
Francois Coll
North Atlantic
France
Lowenstein-Wertheim
St. Raphael
Flala Mackay
Walter Hinchliffe
Four Marine Airmen Die in Midair Collision
Four United States Marine airmen were killed when two De Havilland planes collided in formation over Mahoney field in San Diego California. The pilots were Lieutenant Lawrence C DeWine and Lieutenant J D Swartwoyt and Lieutenant H C Chappell with mechanic H C Dailey. Both aircraft were destroyed in the crash about 300 feet above ground.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Calif
United States Marine
Mahoney Air Field
Marine Corps
Marine Air Corps
Lawrence C. DeWine
J. D. Swartwoyt
H.C. Dailey
H. C. Chappell
de Haviland
Panhandle Weather Brings Mixed Freeze and Rain to Wheat Area
Rain and snow settled over the Panhandle with a 30 degree low noted at 4 PM. The cooler spell checked fruit budding and shaded trees with earlier blossoms, while a near 78 degree daytime high threatened damage if warmth persisted.
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Panhandle
Cold Texas Front Brings Rain and Snow Across Panhandle
A broad cold snap hits Texas Thursday night with rain and snow from the Panhandle to central and east Texas. North Texas sees moisture aiding wheat, while Amarillo reports 0.68 inches of rain and Canyon over half an inch. Fort Worth and Dallas record around an inch of rain, with subfreezing temps possible in Lubbock by morning. east Texas and Louisiana experience heavier rain, Galveston light rain, and Austin a day trace.
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Texas
Associated Press
Panhandle
Amarillo
Lubbock
Plainview-Lockney
Canyon
Abilene
Fort Worth
Dallas
Waco
Panhandle wheat crop set for record as rains ease
The Panhandle region reports widespread precipitation turning to snow with only minor damage from hail and sleet. Officials say winter wheat acreage across Amarillo trade territory totals 2 650 000 acres, with Texas Panhandle planting 1 700 000 acres and Oklahoma and eastern New Mexico contributing 700 000 and 250 000 acres respectively. Farmers anticipate strong yields despite recent storms.
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Texas
Oklahoma Panhandle
New Mexico
Southwest
Panhandle
Amarillo
Oklahoma Strip
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Dixie Oil
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Pal
Troeteg
Leavenworth
Dyer
London
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