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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
1
General Van Zandt 2701 victory noted as the Confederate veterans reelected. Smiths pitching gives Southpaw stars laurels without sensational flourish, focusing on fan interest.
The United Confederate Veterans in Houston re elected its principal officers by acclamation during a reunion. General Van Zandt of Fort Worth heads the group with other leaders named from North Carolina Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee. The parade tomorrow will cap the trip for many veterans from far away.
Joseph Rodriguez, held on kidnapping charges, confessed to murdering Z C Denton, a prominent Los Angeles mining promoter, during the night of June 11 or 8. Police say Rodriguez implicated others as investigators rush to confirm arrests.
Sherrod Smith pitched a masterful nine innings for Brooklyn as Cleveland was held to three scattered hits in a 2 1 victory. The win moves Brooklyn toward the World Series with Speaker contributing a fourth inning double and O Neill adding two hits as the Indians struck out in the third game of the series.
In Cleveland Bainbridge Colby secretary of state appeals for calm debate during the Democratic campaign tour. He argues against anger bigotry and partisan zeal and questions a push for intervention in Mexico noting Wilson's policy seeks prudent respect and stability for Latin American relations.
The 1920 continental U S population reached 105,683,168, up 13,710,842 since 1910, with urban dwellers now over half the total. Population of farms stood at 6,459,998, while Alaska and military abroad may raise the national total to about 118,000,000.
Federal Agents plan withdrawal of whisky from bonder warehouses in New York City and parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania to curb illicit alcohol sales. Prohibition Commissioner Cramer said secrecy surrounds the orders and they reduced stock held by wholesalers and druggists, aiming to cut off supply and stop subterfuge and fraud.
Amarillo and the Panhandle Plains Chamber of Commerce drew attention at the International Wheat Show in Wichita. A float named The Horn of Plenty carried the exhibit through the opening day parade as part of the two week event tied to Wichita's semi centennial celebrations.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels, addressing a Democratic gathering in Hartford, accuses Republicans of stalling progressive legislation and bearing responsibility for federal taxes. He argues the party has obstructed policy since 1918 and derides Republican pledges as not delivering tax relief or wartime stability.
Governor Cox of Ohio campaigns through Kentucky and Tennessee arguing for entering the League of Nations. He cites saving 465,000,000 in navy costs next year and claims disarmament would reclaim arid land and fund farmer homesteads. He contrasts rail policy with Senator Harding and notes coal and car shortages alongside railroad reforms.
Testimony before a U.S. Senate subcommittee charged use of dummy donors to conceal a 27000 campaign fund tied to Governor Cox and a 1997 vice gubernatorial election. Witnesses described payments, bank transfers, and reimbursements to fund support for flood prevention and related political aims.
Senator Harding campaigns in Omaha and Des Moines urging Americans to reject the Paris league of nations and refuse any obligations. He argues for keeping troops from Germany and opposes deportations while warning against terrorism and central authority over rights. He blames cleavages on minority agitation and stresses law and order.
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