Amarillo criticizes courthouse delays and Mexican labor impact
A speaker commiserates on a lagging county courthouse plan and advocates a subway to North Amarillo, a water plant upgrade, and a new officials’ home. He criticizes Hoover era policy, Mexican labor competition, and railroad profiteering while defending railroads and urging support for local papers amid unemployment. He notes political tension between big business and workers and predicts hard times ahead.
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Stinnett
Amarillo
Parody of a Fire Scene and Fair Bakery Trade
A narrator recalls a hotel fire and a Scotchman bakery scene. A customer finds a fly in a currant bun and asks for a replacement. The baker offers to trade a fresh bun if the fly is returned, highlighting a humorous exchange about fairness.
Socialist vote totals and shipboard crime watch expand
The article notes election figures for 1912 and 1920 scale, citing Debs nearly 900,000 votes and Coolidge 7,000,000 plurality, while Socialists grapple with prosperity and wet-dry issues. It also reports the steamship Aquitania at sea receiving wireless photos from Daventry, enabling broadcast of a criminal’s image to ships abroad.
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Coolidge
Daventry
England
Hearing on Wurzbach 10 Been Monday
Decision on a public hearing for Congressman Harry M. Wurzbach regarding the disputed 14th district results may be deferred until Monday when the state election board canvasses votes and issues certificates. Judge Augustus McCloskey of San Antonio was declared winner by the county commissioners. Wurzbach claims county clerk figures favored him. The campaign funds investigation committee recently held a San Antonio hearing. McCloskey and two others were indicted on charges of altering returns.
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Associated Press
Austin
Harry M. Wurzbach
State Election Board
Fourteenth District
Augustus McCloskey
San Antonio
County Commissioners Court
Wurzbach
Congressional Campaign Funds Investigation Committee
McCloskey
Robinson and Kiersted to address league meeting
Temple Robinson city forester and Wynkoop Kiersted Jr engineer and pollution expert will speak to the Will H Dily league in the commissioners room city hall at 7 30 tonight. Robinson discusses the Amarillo lake reforestation plan while Kiersted covers US lakes streams rivers pollution as it affects fish and aquatic life. A discussion on airplane hunters conditions will follow and all conservation minded residents are invited.
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Temple Robinson
Wynkoop Kiersted, Jr
Will H. Dily League
Commissioners’ Room
City Hall
Bob Ames
Mr. Robinson
Amarillo
Mr. Kiersted
United States
Brazilian American Amazon mission stranded in Rio de Janeiro
The Brazilian American scientific expedition to the Amazon valley was declared stranded in Rio de Janeiro due to financial troubles. The dissolving statement was signed by Norman Taylor G. W Carr Eric Palmer and Roman Poznansky, with expedition head Jose Tozzi Calvac.
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Rio Janeiro
Amazon Valley
Norman Taylor
G. W Carr
Eric Palmer
Roman Poznansky
Jose Tozzi Calvac
Dawes Named Chair of Bank Merger Board
Vice President Charles G Dawes will chair the joint board of Central Trust and Bank of America after their merger announced yesterday. The combined institution lists assets of 160 million dollars and will keep the Central Trust name, reflecting Dawes long association with that bank.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Central Trust Company
Bank of America
Dawes
Produce Man Dies Suddenly in Amarillo
G W Lindemann forty seven proprietor of Andy s place in the Deandi theater building died in a Blackburn Boxwell ambulance en route to a hospital at 1130 last night after a sudden attack while on duty at the fruit stand. He is survived by one brother A J Lindemann local produce man residing at 1300 West Eighth avenue and was a member of the W O W lodge. He had lived in Amarillo several years and operated the produce stand on Taylor street for ten years. The body is at Blackburn Boxwell.
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G. W. Lindemann
Andy
Deandi
Blackburn- Boxwell
Mr. Lindemann
A. J. Lindemann
West Eighth Avenue
W. O. W. Lodge
Amarillo
Aig
Taylor Street
Blackburn-Box
Jury Deadlock In Negro Porter Trial Reported
A noon report indicates a jury deadlock in the Joe Deckard case, a negro porter charged with violating liquor laws. The jury may mistrial, as jurors appeared unlikely to render a verdict. similar hung juries occurred in related cases, with deputy George Gay as key witness. A. Clayborne faces trial for selling whiskey. other docket items include Earl Overton’s refiled case on gaming charges and new bond.
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Joe Deckard
District Criminal Court
J. Smith
George Gay
A. Clayborne
Gay
Earl Overton
Overton
Nationwide crusade against bootleggers and crime
United Press reports a broad cleanup wave sweeping Philadelphia Chicago Kansas City New York Los Angeles and Washington with federal help in some cities to rid communities of prohibition violators. Police corruption roped in Chicago as swanson new state attorney localizes crime. Kansas City launches bone dry drive by Christmas. New York sees pressure after Rothstein murder. Los Angeles faces string of exposes.
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Civic Virtue
Philadelphia
Chicago
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New York
Los Angeles
Washington
Washington, D. C
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John A. Swanson
Chicago Heights
Carrie Nation
Maud Wilson
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Warren
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California
Jury Quits Amid Waco Notary Scam and Death Threat
Testimony describes a fictitious notary and fake Ramsey letter used to secure a bet on a banker named Mathews. Adams confronted Mathews after a threat and shot him as he fled, killing him. Adams claimed fear for his life. Witnesses testified Adams fired three shots, with tension rising after a confrontation on a downtown street.
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Richards
Vest
Waco
W. Tom Ramsey
West
Ramsey
Adams
W. T
Constable Laid to Rest in Llano Burial Plot
Funeral services for J. A. Deadwiley Amarillo constable who died from injuries after being hit by a car on North Polk Street were held at the Church of Christ at 2 30. Rev Robert Jones officiated as many Amarillo residents gathered to honor the aged peace officer who would have completed four years in office January 1. The Masonic lodge oversaw burial in Llano cemetery.
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Amarillo
North Polk Street
Church of Christ
Robert Jones
Masonic Lodge
Llano
Jimmy Deacon Sanity ruling in slaying case
In Stanton Michigan a report by three alienists finds Jimmy Deacon sane though intellectually and morally inferior. The 11-year-old admits beating and attacking 27-year-old Miss Flossie Carter after she slapped him for throwing paper wads. He faces a life prison term and will be arraigned Monday.
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The
Associated Press
Stanton, Mich
Jimmy Deacon
Flossie Carter
Sheridan
Deacon
Police Court Fines Fifteen Offenders
A family dispute was resolved in police court this morning with Judge D. S. Ridings fining the wife 15 dollars for vagrancy and the husband 10 dollars for simple assault. Twelve other fines were recorded including seven for night parking, one for speeding, one for running a stop sign by a woman, two for drinking and one for disturbance. One man was jailed on a drunkenness charge.
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D. S. Ridings
Albert Payson Terhune Struck in Hit and Run Incident
Albert Payson Terhune, famed author and short story writer, was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Pompton Lakes New Jersey. Initial examinations indicated no serious injuries, and he was taken home to Sunny Banks where doctors planned further checks.
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United Press
Pompton Lakes
N. J
Albert Payson Terhune
Sunnybanks
Influenza Epidemic Warned by Surgeon General
Washington December 14. Surgeon General Cumming of the U S Public Health Service warned the nation it is impossible to predict how widespread the current influenza epidemic may become and urged serious attention. He advised against shared drinking cups towels napkins and other exposures to cases and urged outdoor air wholesome food sleep and sunlit days to prevent contraction.
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United Press
Washington
Cumming
U.S. Public Health Service
Free Movie for Children at Amarillo Christmas Event
A Christmas morning free film for hundreds of children in Amarillo is planned as part of the Police Firemen's Community Christmas celebration. The program runs Christmas Eve around a public tree with gifts from police and firemen, followed by free matinee tickets at 9 o'clock Christmas morning announced by Dent theaters manager Will R Winch.
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Amarillo
Will R. Winch
Dent Theaters
Examination of Lithuania may reduce tension
Baltic tension eased as Lithuania Premier Waldemaras signaled acceptance of a League of Nations backed examination by technical experts. He thanked France's Foreign Minister Briand for roles in fostering international cooperation and conciliation amid the Poland Latvia dispute.
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Associated Press
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Baltic
Waldemaras
Lithuania
Poland
Tina
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League of Nations
League
Briand
France
Police trace murderer by bloody coat in Dayton case
Fern Garwood, 38, of Pyrmont confessed to killing 68 year old Anna Keough in her home on November 30. He said robbery was the motive and implicated James McDonald, 48, who is under arrest but not yet confessing. Garwood was traced by a bloody overcoat.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Dee
Fern Garwood
Pyrmont
Anna Keough
Garwood
James McDonald
Spinal Meningitis Epidemic Quarantines Potsdam Area
Dr James E Stuart Missouri health commissioner announces a 60 mile quarantine around Potsdam Osage county 25 miles from Jefferson City as spinal meningitis outbreak claims seven lives since Friday Residents not permitted to leave homes or travel even to purvey supplies
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United Press
Jefferson City
James E. Stuart
Missouri
Potsdam
Osage County
At the Theaters This Week With Clara Bow and Janet Gaynor
The FAIR presents Three Week Ends featuring Clara Bow the MISSION shows Street Angel with Janet Gaynor the DEANDI offers Stocks and Blondes starring an all star cast and the NAT program Marty Young and his Youngsters perform during the same period
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Clara Bow
Janet Gaynor
Deandi
Marty Young
Poultry Show Attracts Wide Interest In Tri State Event
Judging of 500 chickens and 100 turkeys at the eighth annual Tri State Poultry show began this morning at the Municipal auditorium. A turkey is given away each afternoon and a hair color contest for women is planned to resemble the prize Rhode Island Red. Col Erasmus Tack to judge the contest. Visitors thronged the show and a banquet at the Amarillo hotel closes the event Saturday night at seven.
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Municipal Auditorium
Rhode Island
Erasmus Tack
Amarillo
S. P. Railway Executives Are Shifted
The Southern Pacific board announced Henry W. De Forest as chairman of the board, a new post, and Hale Holden as chairman of the executive committee. De Forest, current chairman of the executive committee, will oversee general financial affairs and consolidation. Holden, long-time executive chairman of C. B. & Q., will control most of the company’s business except what is allotted to De Forest.
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United Press New York
Henry W. de Forest
Hale Holden
Southern Pacific Company
de Forest
Holden
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Mail holiday greeting cards early urged by post office official
W. W. McDonald, superintendent of mails, urges sending Christmas cards and greetings now to ensure delivery. If delivery cannot be made before Christmas, items can be held at the post office until a release date is set.
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W. W. McDonald
New York Man Falls 14 Stories to Death
New York December 14. Irwin R. Heilbroner, seized by vertigo while at his apartment window, plunged fourteen stories to his death. The incident occurred late last night as he stood at the window, and police investigated the fall as a possible accident or act of self harm.
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Associated Press
New York
Irwin R. Heilbroner
Pantex Pipeline Starts Gas Service in Panhandle City
Dorset Carter’s Pantex Pipeline begins supplying gas to the city limits for industrial use. No official rate announcement yet, but rumors cite eight cents per thousand cubic feet with no sliding scale. The eight inch line, built in the Panhandle field, previously carried oil to Amarillo Refinery since 1924. Yesterday the line carried gas from the Pure Oil drilled field in Northwest Carson County. Carter says no franchise has been asked and a formal statement will come within days.
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Dorset Carter
Pantex
Panhandle
Amarillo
Pure Oil Company
Northwest
Carson County
Carter
Charges Fly in Rothstein Slaying Case
New York December 14 A joint letter from George A Harvey Republican president elect of Queenborough and Norman Thomas Socialist party chairman urged Mayor Walker to personally sit as a committing magistrate to probe Rothstein death. Police Commissioner Warren resigned effective by December 31 and Mayor Walker offered Grover Whalen the post. The missive accused police and district attorney offices of trying to cover up facts and tied Rothstein’s support for the mayor’s political organization to alleged fixing.
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Norman Thomas
Socialist Party
Warren
Grover Whalen
Wanamaker
Harvey-Thomas
New York
Police Department
District Attorney's Office
Rothstein
Cotton consumption dips again from last year
The census bureau reported November cotton consumption totaling 610,884 bales of lint and 68,569 bales of linters, below October figures and under November last year. On Nov 30, lint and linters held in consuming establishments and storage rose or fell versus prior months and year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
New Orleans
iBy
Liverpool
Anti Japanese Storm At Chinese Envoy Home
A demonstration by the anti Japanese association in Nanking escalated and the foreign minister's residence was raided with furniture smashed. Chinese troops and gendarmes were deployed to restore order, and a special guard was posted at the finance and foreign affairs ministries and the Japanese consulate.
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Associated Press
Nanking
Anti- Japanese Association
Hold Man Here on Oklahoma Charges
Jack Hanks, wanted in Guyman Oklahoma for merchandise theft over $50, was arrested in Amarillo by Deputy Sheriff Bob Barnett. Hanks faces theft charges for clothing and other goods and likely will be returned to Guymon today. Victor Piaz was found guilty of second degree murder in Littleton district court for the death of Otto Schlee, a Union Pacific section foreman. Jurors deliberated under four hours.
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Jack Hanks
Guyman
Okla
Amarillo
Bob Barnett
Hanks
Guymon
United Press
Denver
Victor Piaz
Littleton District Court
Otto Schlee
Union Pacific Railroad
The Radio Announcer I’d Like to See
A verse musing on the unseen radio announcer as a real man. The speaker questions the presenter’s appearance taste and habits, wondering if the advertiser’s life and home reflect the advice given on air. The poem, dating to 1928, mirrors public curiosity about media figures of the era.
Markets Show Mixed Livestock and Cotton Moves
Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets report steady to higher hogs and cattle, with top hogs at 8.50 and varied weights. Cotton in New York and New Orleans opens steady to higher on sluggish November demand, while grain and stock indices mix with early gains and firming futures.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Chicago
The
Congress dam bill delay amid power project debate
The dam bill faced a temporary hold as a proposed amendment for full government operation sparked discussions on the broader power issue. A final vote may come tomorrow while interior department funding and ship inspection law modernization were debated, with stock market moves cited as background.
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Representative Laguardia
Vestris
Swing
California
Boulder Dam
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