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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1924

Page

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Stinson testifies on Daugherty whiskey deals and 1920 convention

Roxie Stinson testifies before the Daugherty investigation, describing a "deal" to nominate Harding at the 1920 Republican convention and alleged whiskey dealings with Attorney General Daugherty. She denies blackmail charges, cites letters from Smith, and discusses the Chicago meeting and a cabinet promise to Jake Hanlon, amid questions on Jess Smith’s death.

Associated Press Washington Roxie Stinson Daugherty Harding Pries Cleveland A. L. Fink Chicago Mr. Harding Paul Play Jess Sraith Miss Stinson Senator Wheeler Montana Smith

Roosevelt Brothers Targeted as Character Assassins

Harry F. Sinclair denounces Theodore and Archie Roosevelt as scandal mongers in a Senate clash over Teapot Dome. Sinclair recounts Archie's career troubles, salary rises, and alleged attempts to damage his character, while defending his own testimony and actions.

Harry Sinclair Roosevelt Brothers International News Service Washington Archie D Senate Public Lands Committee Harry FP Sinclair Teapot Dome Sinclair Theodore Roosevelt Archie New York

Proclamation Seeks Halt to Arms to Honduras

President Coolidge issued a proclamation under a January 1 1922 joint resolution to curb the export of arms and munitions to Honduras amid domestic violence and revolutions. Marines and sailors landed to protect U S lives and property as the Milwaukee carried forces to Ceiba Amapala and the capital Tequcigalpa as turmoil continued.

Associated Washing Fox Honduras Coolidge Congress United States Washington Honduran Congress Morales Ceiba Honduran Milwaukee

Explorer Herbert P. Bradley in Critical Condition After Blood Transfusion

Herbert P. Bradley a noted explorer and big game hunter lies in a critical condition in a Chicago hospital. His wife undergoes a blood transfusion in a bid to save his life.

Herbert P. Bradley Chicago Hils Wife Bove

Hays Says Sinclair Funds Not Used To Eliminate Deficit

In Washington March 22 the Senate oil inquiry heard Will H. Hays deny that Sinclair contributed 75,000 to wipe out the Republican committee deficit after 1920. Sinclair refused questions as the committee issued a subpoena for Freddy Upham and Sinclair faced questions about bonds and private records. The hearing touched on naval oil leases, cabinet discussions, and Sinclair's involvement with the Teapot Dome lease as he refused to answer further questions.

Associated Press Washington Harry F. Sinclair Teapot Dome Pointblank Senate Will H. Hays Republican National Committee Sinclair Freddy Upham Chicago Republican Committee Fommittee Theodore Archie Roosevelt Hays Winkle Hays Harding Hays and Hays Sullivan Indiana Navy Department Interior Department Subness

Senator Green of Vermont Improves After Wounding

Senator Frank Green of Vermont, Republican, wounded by a stray bullet in a pistol battle involving bootleggers and prohibition agents, was reported considerably improved. Doctors hinted he might return home to Washington early next week.

Associated Press Washington Frank Green Vermont

Cattle Disease Breaks Afresh in California

A fresh outbreak of foot and mouth disease was announced by state agriculture officials in Merced County near the central cattle district. The outbreak lies scores of miles from the current quarantine around San Francisco and signals renewed concern for California ranching.

Sacramento Calif Mercede County San Francisco State Department of Agriculture

Woman Faints In Court Falls On Bomb In Evidence

In Los Angeles, Elsie Dunn Drinka, 18, a movie extra, fainted across the counsel table and fell on a dynamite bomb used as evidence in the Joseph Lanzit forgery case. Attaches removed her and revived her. court resumed after the scare.

International News Service Los Angeles Justice Scott Elsie Dunn Drinka Joseph Lanzit Krinka

Borah Demands Grand Jury Probes Delay on Legislation

Washington March 22 Senate debate focused on Senator Borah's charge that legislation is delayed to permit grand jury probes. The session included discussion of foreign loans, Morgan Bank to France, and prior loans, with emphasis on Central America and Honduras action. Senate voted a deficiency bill amendment for permanent white crosses in France. other business paused.

Borah Annocrater Press Washington Senate Republican Idaho Wadsworth New Y France Curtis Kansas Shipstead Palmer-Labor Morgan Bank United States Central America Lodge Massachusetts Foreign Relations Committee Honduras

Panhandle Snow Blanket Covers Region Again

Snow spread across the Panhandle for the second time this week, totaling two to five inches. No temperature drop accompanied it and most of the snow melted last night. Cattlemen saw no losses and praised the moisture for early grass, while farmers noted oats and other grains may delay planting though wheat would benefit. Weather bureau cited over inches tall in Amarillo. snow was unusually wet, with heavier fall north of Amarillo and rain reported in several South Plains cities. Hope remains for sunshine to finish the good season.

Panhandle Amarillo Tulsa Childress South Plains

Snow totals rise to thirty three inches at Perryton

Four inches of snow fell by 5 am in Perryton raising the winter total to thirty three inches. Attorney Jack Allen keeps the official government record of snowfall in the town.

Perryton Jack Allen

Rain Falls Helpful to Wheat Crops at Floydada

Floydada district reports three quarters of an inch of rain Friday night benefiting newly planted wheat and oats across the territory. Local weather observers note the moisture aiding early growth and promising improved yields for the season.

Floydada

Cleburne Man Held On Charge Of Murder

Cleburne Texas March 22 Associated Press Gatewood held on murder charge in connection with the slaying of Duncan, granted bond of 7500 in county court after habeas corpus proceeding. Gatewood had not posted bond. Duncan was shot Sunday while walking with his wife. both men residents of Cleburne.

Associated Prena

Confessed Slayer Pleads Not Guilty in Utah Case

Denver dispatch reports Fred Janssen, identified as the confessed slayer whose body was found in a trunk in Ogden Utah a week earlier, entered a not guilty plea to first degree murder at his arraignment in Denver.

Denver Fred Janssen

Los Angeles Times Editor Dies From Vehicle Crash Injuries

L. Roberts, managing editor of the Los Angeles Times, died in Atascadero Hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Santa Margarita last week, according to obituary notices from San Luis Obispo, California.

San Luis Obsipo Calif L. Roberts The Los Angeles Times Atascadero Hospital Santa Margarita Los Angeles

Collision Causes Panic Aboard Liner And Bermuda Steamer

A collision between the Olympic fourth largest liner and the Furness Bermuda steamer Fort St George in the Hudson River caused a momentary panic among 1,440 passengers on both ships and several hundred on the White Star Pier. Damage to the Bermuda boat was about 150000 dollars and the larger liner was delayed about an hour.

New York Fort St. George Hudson River White Star Line

Clip the Coupon in This Paper

The Free Voting Coupon in this paper is worth ten thousand votes and will be called for in the big circulation drive by the Daily News and Evening Post. The drive is starting fast and nominees will be published soon. Fill out the nomination blank with the Free Voting Coupon and mail it in. The opportunity is rare and valuable.

Daily News and Evening Post Petter

Three Girls Hurt by Explosion in Fireplace Near Graford

In Graford Texas last night Bessie McPherson was seriously injured with mangled hands and one leg when a dynamite stick placed in a log exploded in the fireplace at their home six miles west of Graford. Sisters Ona and Opal McPherson suffered minor injuries. The dynamite, taken from a stream, may have caused the blast.

Graford Tex Bessie Ona Opal McPherson Here

Walton Charges Dismissed in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City justice dismissed charges against former governor J C Walton of embezzlement and obstruction of a legislative meeting. Judge W P Hawkins acted today, closing the case as of March 2.

Riot at Des Moines Democratic convention injures many

At the Polk County Democratic gathering in Des Moines on March 22 , more than a score of people were injured in an embryo riot. Police reserves quelled the disturbance after riot calls, with among the injured Mrs. George Harnagel and former sheriff W. E. Robb. A dispute over a Ku Klux issue preceded the clash as an unidentified attendee shouted opposition to a party endorsement.

International News Service Des Moines Polk County George Harnagel W. E. Robb Iowa

Distress Call Received Near Norfolk Distress call picked up at 10:58 tonight near Norfolk

A distress call from an unidentified ship was detected by the Naval communications office in Norfolk at 10 58 p m but attempts to communicate with the vessel failed with no response to the ship signal number.

Associated Press Norfolk Naval Communications Office Etf

Investigation of Shipping Board Starts Without Sensations

A House committee opened its probe into the Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet with a first formal session. Chairman Fantive White outlined data requests on property, salaries, personnel, ship sales, leases, operators, and contracts to guide further action. Andrew Furuseth and Fleet Corp president Leigh Palmer attended as witnesses and spectators. CONTINUED ON PAGE THIRTEEN.

Associated Press Washington House Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation Fantative White Maine White Leigh C. Palmer Fleet Corporation T. W. O'Connor Benson Hill Lissner Andrew Furuseth International Seamen's Union Davis Tennenessee Palmer Merchant Marine Ant Ace Hertofore Pullin

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