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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1921

Page

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Debs Returns to Prison After Washington Conference

Eugene V Debs, serving a ten year term for violating the war time espionage act, arrives at Atlanta penitentiary from Washington after a three hour meeting with Attorney General Daugherty. Debs and his attorney Samuel Castlen discuss the case. Debs expresses readiness to resume prison life. Georgian American Legion protests pardon considerations in a telegram to the national commander.

Associated Press Atlanta Eugene 7Ages Debby Department of Justice Samuel Castleton Debs Castleton Buford Georgia Warden Zerbst Washington Zerbst Eugene V. Debs A. L. Henson Georgia Department of the American Legion F. W. Galbraith Indianapolis Georgian Department

West Texas Weather Outlook and Temperature Readings

West Texas Saturday shows generally fair conditions with local showers in the southwest, cooler in the Panhandle, and Sunday fair but colder. Amarillo hourly temperatures yesterday ranged from 48 at 7 am to a high around 70 later, with a 65 previous day high in 1920 and a 42 low. Humidity data indicate a dry morning, rising with the day.

West Texas Panhandle U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Amarillo Waynes Ce

Mrs Jake Hamon to Manage Own Affairs in Breckenridge

Mrs. Jake L Hamon rode in the cab of an engine as the first freight train rolled over the Hamon line extension to Jim Kurn twelve miles away. She traveled with her son Jake Hamon Jr and said she would take an active role with him in directing their business affairs.

Associated Press Breckenridge March Jake L. Hamon Hamon Jim Kurn Jake Hamon, Jr

Howat and associates arrested in Kansas strike case

Alexander Howat president of the Kansas Mine Workers Union and August Dorby Willard Titus and Heart Maxwell, district board members, were arrested in Pittsburg on contempt charges for calling a strike at Patton Coal Company mines. Bonds set at 500 each for April 6 hearing. March 29 filing due.

Associated Press Pittsburg Kansas Alexander Howat Kansas Mine Workers’ Union August Dorby Willard Titus Heart Maxwell District Executive Board Richard J. Hopkins Patton Coal Company James Mellrath John Fleming Howat Andrew J. Curran Hopkins State Court of Industrial Relations Curran

Denver railroad stockholders default on purchase bid

The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad stockholders protective committee failed to deposit 100000 dollars with the district court clerk, thereby defaulting in its right to buy the road for 10 million dollars. Other items note wage dispute in Atlanta, unrest in Eislben, and a theatre bombing in Milan with rewards offered.

Associated Press Denver Mar Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Stockholders Protective Committee United States District Court

Transcontinental flyer badly injured in Louisiana crash

Lieutenant W D Coney, attempting a Jacksonville Florida to San Diego California flight, crashed into a tall tree near Crowville Franklin Parish Louisiana after engine trouble. He is paralyzed in the lower body and being treated at Natchez Mississippi with doctors uncertain about recovery.

Associated Press Monroe Mose Lanier Crowville Franklin Parish Louisiana W. D. Coney Natchez Coney Jacksonville Florida San Diego California de Haviland Winnsboro Mississippi River C. M. Darrell J. W. Wynne Dr. Twarrell Mary Morgan Teephone Mre Coney Wan Brunswick Georgia

Mrs Sowell Married Sparks Courtroom Testimony

Dalhart March 25 Myrtle Sowell widow of G C Sewell testified that her previous statements were false and that her late husband sat in court during the proceedings. State attorneys served an attachment to compel G C Sewell to testify, while the groom himself was not placed on the stand.

G. C. Sewell Eskim

Two Men Injured In AmArillo Ford Truck Collision

Two men Ed Yelton and J J Mentooth both of Claude were injured when two Ford trucks collided about 11 O clock last night eight miles east of Amarillo. Yelton broke a leg and Mentooth a broken arm. both were taken to St Anthony's hospital. The Swift and Company truck driver escaped with scratches. Police said defective lights contributed to the crash.

Amarillo Ed Yelton J. J. Mentooth Claude Jackson Swift and Company Yelton Menztooth St. Anthony's Hospital

Afana Brothers to Open Wholesale Wood Store in LA

Afana Brothers, Los Angeles wholesale dry woods merchants, bought the 25 by 175 foot building at 315 Polk Street for 40000 cash and plan to stock about 200000 in goods. They expect to begin business within sixty days. T. M. Brunner Company arranged the sale with former owner R. R. Aten.

Afana Brothers Los Angeles Polk Street T. M. Brunner R. R. Aten

Spain's Debt Rising Prompts Tax Expansion Plan

Madrid March 25 Manuel Arguelles Spain's finance minister said the government expects a floating debt by year end larger than any previously known. He urged higher revenue to avoid more loans and proposed widening the income tax to raise payers from 15 000 to 30 000.

Spain Madrid Manuel Arguelles

Carpenter held on bond after killing at near-beer stand

A. C. Carpenter admitted shooting Jack Hollingsworth and was held on $10,000 bond after a preliminary hearing in justice court. The incident occurred near a beer stand last night in Wichita Falls.

Associated Press Wichita Falls Mar Carpenter Jack Hollingsworth Justice Court

Trial describes landlord tenant killing in Deaf Smith county

March 25 District court adjourned at 10 30 p m after testimony by Charley Barrett charged with killing Wiley Sowell. Barrett recounted threats and a confrontation near his home fence where he said he acted to prevent a club attack, detailing moments before the fatal shot in 1920.

Dalhart Charley Barrett Wiley Sowell Barrett Sowell W. B. Sowell Deaf Smith Texas Mr. Sowell Mr. Lowell

Gulf Well Considered Sure Bet By Oil Field Scouts

Panhandle citizens celebrate a Gulf well discovery amid cautious optimism. Officials and locals praise the venture as En event drawing attention from Panhandle leaders, railroad figures, and investors. The report notes oil flow and market interest, with community pride and regional development implications.

Gulf

Friends of Germany Causing Much Trouble in South Dakota

Reports from Cottl and, 8. D., March 26, indicate a planned effort to block the shipment of 8000 cows donated by Hutchinson and Bon Homme county residents for Germany. Despite calm, tensions rise as opponents prepare to release cows from yards at Tripp, recalling wartime strains among German descendants.

Cottland Germany Hutchinson Bon Homme Tripp

Farmers charged with murder of eleven negroes in Georgia

John Williams a Jasper County farmer denied peonage charges and said eleven negroes on his plantation were killed after threats of exposing feud with neighbors. Clyde Manning a Black juror on the plantation testified under fear of Williams admitting ax killings and river drownings. three bodies found, others reportedly submerged.

Atlanta John Williams Jasper County Fulton County Williams Covington Georgia Ito Clyde Manning Williams Plantation Clye Freeman Manning Newton County

Arkansas Strikers and Sympathizers Create Trouble in Harrison

A gasoline motor car carrying volunteer patrolmen derailed at a tampered switch on the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad yard in Harrison Arkansas. Two unidentified men were fired upon while fleeing after being spotted pulling spikes. W J Myers asks for bloodhounds from Little Rock to pursue perpetrators and prevent further damage.

Harrison Ark Missouri and North Arkansas Jennings Switch Here W. J. Myers Citizens Protective Committee Little Rock

Kansas City Evangelist Burke Dies in Gainesville Texas

Joseph Steven Burke a Kansas City evangelist died in Gainesville Texas after an operation He came two weeks ago to conduct a revival at the First Presbyterian Church and preached while seated He is survived by his wife and six children Mrs Burke will arrive to supervise the body He was born in Husk Texas fifty nine years ago and earlier served as deputy U S marshal in the Indiana Territory and Oklahoma Territory

Associated Press Gainesville Texas Joseph Steven Burke Kansas City First Presbyterian Church Burke Husk United States Marshal Indiana Terriory

San Francisco Man Reveals New Brandy Recipe

A San Francisco man disclosed a new brandy recipe in a public notice. The description lists river water and other components, detailing a method to mix and refine, then cap with a final process. The oddly written report notes the source as a city office release.

San Francisco Cmoner Ree

Police probe in Weed County theater incident

A March report from Tacoma details a troubling theater event where a lone man entered the public venue causing alarm. Investigators are pursuing clues and reviewing surveillance as the county authorities pursue leads.

US government sets trade with Soviet Russia on hold

Secretary Hughes informs Soviet authorities that resumption of U S trade cannot occur until fundamental reforms in the Soviet economy are shown. Safety of life property rights free labor and contract sanctity are required before any discussion, with evidence of changes to be unambiguous. Hoover says the note reflects full administration agreement.

Associated Press Washington Russia United States Hughes State Department Reval Thenia Litivinoff Harding Congress U. S Seere Hughes State and Hoover

Excessive Speed Blamed for Missouri Pacific Wreck

Washington March 25 The derailment of a Missouri Pacific passenger train near Galpha Arkansas February 10 killed two employees injured sixty one passengers three employees and a stress passer The Interstate Commerce Commission bureau said excessive speed on a curve caused the wreck noting the track was in good condition and citing engineer Sullivan.

Associated Press Washington Mar Missouri Pacific Galpha Arkansas Bureau of Safety of the Interstate Commerce Commission Neer Sullivan Bureau

Edwin Bergdoll to Have Hearing in Draft Evasion Case

An Associated Press report from Kansas City says Edwin Bergdoll, brother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, has a hearing set for tomorrow in federal district court. Bergdoll is serving a five year sentence at Fort Leavenworth for evading the draft. Habeas corpus petitions were filed January 16 claiming Bergdoll had not received a draft notice.

Associated Press Kansas City Edwin Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Federal District Court United States Navy Ft Leavenworth Hergdull

Defendant in Empty Grave Case Convicted

Acoated Pree reports a trial in Beaumont Texas where a defendant charged in a case titled Empty Grave was convicted. The record notes a two year sentence and mentions the company name Southwestern Life, with details garbled in OCR but indicating the legal proceeding and its outcome.

Bank Obeyed By Awankweted Frame As More Gal

An unclear excerpt notes a bank tied to a frame and a federal reserve context. The readable elements mention Cabioeia Bank and possible legal or financial action. Further specifics are unreadable in the OCR fragment.

Anwacweted Mero Gal Mar Thea Bank Tederel Seserve O Var Aepoetet S

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