Aviation spending and world affairs debate in 1925 Star
An unsigned 1925 editorial argues against a 76 million dollar government flying machines program. It compares Ford’s 76 million offer for 5000 all metal monoplanes to past wartime overspending and questions national aviation policy and Russia China disarmament dynamics. It also critiques federal judges’ wages and highlights vast real estate values and future growth potential.
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Henry Ford
Ford
United States
Washington
Lloyd George
Europe
Russia
United
Mission Art Exhibit Promises Rare Photographs
Curators announce an exhibit highlighting vintage photographs from local collectors at the city museum. The show features archive prints, candid portraits, and landscape views spanning several decades.
Battling Siki Found Slain in Hell's Kitchen
Senegalese boxer Louis Phal known as Battling Siki was found murdered on a sidewalk near Ninth Avenue and West 42nd Street in Hell's Kitchen. Police say a handgun was found nearby and two shots were fired. Siki, famous for winning the 1922 world light heavyweight title from George Carpentier, had a history of street fights and recent knife injuries.
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Associated Press
New York
Siki
Louis Phal
Lower West Side
Ninth Avenue
Hell's Kitchen
John J. Meehan
George Carpentier
Paris
United States
Mike McTigue
Dublin
Canadian River Oil Company Elects Officers and Directors
Officers and directors of the Canadian River Oil Company were elected Monday after the first meeting. Directors are Jim Whittington, Bob Underwood, Gene Howe, Pat Whittington, and C. O. Long. Whittington is president, Howe VP, Long secretary and treasurer. Capital is $120,000 at $1 per share. The first well exceeds 300 feet and is drilling 2,500 feet from the Twin Six well.
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Canadian River Oil Company
Jim Whittington
Bob Underwood
Gene Howe
Pat Whittington
C. O
Pug) Long
Whittington
Howe
Long
Chapman must die unless saved by Supreme Court
Gerald Chapman the mail robber and killer of a police officer faces execution on March 3 unless the U S Supreme Court grants relief. Federal Judge Thomas denied Chapman habeas corpus petitions and his lawyers said they will appeal to the highest court.
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Chapman
Supreme Court
Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
United States Supreme Court
Thomas
Atlanta
Connecticut
Gattlemen to Decide 1926 Convention Dates at City Hall
Panhandle Livestock Producers meet at city hall to pick 1926 convention dates and elect officers. President Bill O'Brien calls meeting as members expect a record cattle industry revival and large gathering, with March 1 2 3 eyed for the event.
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Panhandle Livestock Producers Association
Bill O'Brien
Essex Coach Offers $899 Fare with $295 Down
The advertisement promotes Essex Coach travel at 899 dollars with a 295 dollar down payment. The spot brands the Amarillo hotel as famous for food and calls it The Panhandle's Meeting Place.
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Essex
Amarillo Hotel
the Panhandle
Amarillo Hero Saves Wife and Infant From Fire
Homer Holland rushed into a burning home at 407 Sanborn Street to save his wife and their 12 hour old baby. He carried them through dense smoke to a neighbor’s house, losing all belongings in the blaze. The mother and child were later said to be doing well.
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Amarillo
Homer Holland
Holland
Sanborn Street
Babe
Eivery
GEK
Pickel
Mrs. Holland
Baby
Fie
Big Brother
Big Sister
Northwest Texas Hospital
Globe
Texas Congressmen Face Inheritance Tax Battle Says Fort Worth Senator
Fort Worth figures accuse Garner Connally and Planton of hiding behind Wilson and McAdoo to push a tax plan the Texas Tax Club opposes. Senator Stuart says the Democratic leadership used wartime logic to back the inheritance tax and argues the bill overrides Texas rights. He notes a so called smoke screen aimed at diverting voters from the state’s tax reform stance.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Wee
Texas
Congress
Sen
Robert A. Stuart
Woodrow Wilson
W. G. McAdoo
Senator Smart
Garner
Connally
Planton
Texas Tax Club
Legislature of
Zweifel Named North Texas District Attorney Nominee
President Coolidge nominated Henry Zweifel for district attorney of the northern Texas district. Also nominated was Phil Baer as U S marshal for the eastern Texas district.
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Zweifel
North Texas
Associated Press
Washington
Henry Zweifel
President Coolidge
Theorthern
Texas
Phil FE. Baer
Whittenburg Well Makes 1200 Barrels After Shot
South Hutchinson Oil No. 1 Whittenburg has produced 1200 barrels after a shot of nitroglycerin on Monday. Tex Thornton administered the charge at 2620 feet to the well in Section 12, Block Y, Hutchinson county near Twin Six, MicIlroy and Dixon Creek producers.
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Panhanale
South Hutchinson Oil Company
Whittenburg
Tex Thornton
Section 12
Block Y Hutchinson County
Twin Six
MicIlroy
Dixon Creek
House approves proposed new income tax exemptions
Washington December 15 the house approved the revenue bill terms relieving 2 5 million income tax payers from federal levies by higher personal exemptions. It would raise single person exemptions from 1900 to 1500 and married exemptions from 2500 to 3500.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Pacific Shipping Board Member Meyer Lissner Resigns
Washington notices the Pacific coast shipping board member Meyer Lissner resigns effective December 1. The move follows his service on the board and affects the federal maritime agency’s roster.
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Associated Press
Washington
Meyer Lissner
Shipping Board
Pacific Coast
Choir Meet at Polk Street Methodist for Rehearsal
The Community choir will gather tonight at Polk Street Methodist Church for rehearsal. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Sistel is famous for food.
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Polk Street Methodist Church
Amarill Sistel
Lee Satterwhite May Act Today
Austin dispatch says Speaker Lee Satterwhite set today for a special legislative session but plans to remain silent until he reaches the capital Thursday He will decide after studying the governor or legislator replies to his circular on funding an extra session and had altered his stance to require a grand jury report before action
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Associated Press
Austin
Lee Satterwhite
Capital
Wichita Walls
Satterwhite
Washington
Amarillo
Special Assembly
Three Murder Indictments Return Against Snow
Erath county grand jury indicts F. M. Snow for the murder of stepson Bernie Connally his wife Mrs. M Snow and her mother Mrs 8 A Olds The suspect likely will be moved from Fort Worth to be arraigned and have trial date set in the near future according to District Attorney Sam Russell
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Associated Press
Stephenville
Tex
Erath County Grand Jury
F. M. Snow
Bernie Connally
M. Snow
A. Olds
Sam Russell
Snow
Fort Worth
Coldest Wave Hits Texas as Freeze Grips State
A strong cold snap spread across Texas with temperatures sinking to 18 degrees in Amarillo and readings from 26 in Fort Worth to 38 in Houston and San Antonio. Snow and sleet were reported in Fort Worth and Taylor, with a forecast of warmer weather coming tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Taylor
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Houston
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Austin
Keys Named Head of Local Medical Association
The Potter County Medical Association held a banquet at the Amarillo hotel and elected Dr Richard Keys president for the coming year.Elected officials include Dr S P Vineyard first vice president FF M Petty second vice president Dr D B Marshall secretary Dr A J Caldwell representative to the State Association for two years Dr G T Vineyard alternate censor Guy Owen will be the censor. Toastmaster was Dr A J Caldwell. Harvey Larson performed a clarinet solo with other doctors sharing remarks and stories.
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Potter County Medical Association
Amarillo
Richard Keys
5. P. Vineyard
FF. M. Petty
Panhandle
D. 8. Marshalls
A. J. Caldwell
State Association
G. T. Vineyard
Guy Owen
Harvey Larson
R. D. Gist
R.S. Killough
A E Winsett
J. J. Crume
F. M. Petty
L. V. Dawson
Cleburne Opens CISCO Game With 3-0 Lead
Cleburne kicked a perfect 25 yard field goal at the start of the second quarter to put the score at 3 0 as Cisco faced the opening period. John Tarleton and Burleson colleges, both in the Junior College T I A A championship, were 0 0 after the first quarter.
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Cleburne
Cisco
eGorge Lindsay
John Tarleton College
Burleson College
Edge's Speech Triggers Senate Debate on Volstead Act
Senator Edge of New Jersey opened debate urging modification of the Volstead Act to ease enforcement. The discussion drew both sides in the Senate with remarks supporting and denouncing prohibition measures, reflecting broad interest in changing federal enforcement.
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Edge
Associated Proses
Washington
Senate
Republican
New Jersey
Defends Negress in School Row at National Conference
At a national collegiate world court conference in Princeton New Jersey a new student federation formed Saturday night disintegrated after a Negro woman Mabel Halloway of Howard University was elected to the executive committee sparking uproar and the withdrawal of Southern representatives Rachel Dunaway of the University of Texas backed Halloway and suggested new ability.
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Associated Press
Princeton
N. J
Aewborn Student Federation
Mabel Halloway
Howard University of Washington
D. C
Rachel Dunaway
University of Texas
Halloway
New $50,000 Amarillo Bread Plant Planned
J. W. Houcks and Son will build a modern one story plant 110 by 50 feet with a 60 by 50 basement in Amarillo for Butter nut and Holsum bread. Albert Randall awarded the contract. construction to start next week. The site will house 20,000 loaf capacity serving the Panhandle.
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Amarillo
J. W. Houcks and Son
Panhandle
Albert Randall
Young Bob Accepted by G O P Who Ousted Father
Washington reports the Republican senate committee formally accepted Sen. Robert M La Follette into the Republican fold despite his pledge to pursue an independent course away from his father’s policies. In contrast House Republicans relegated Wisconsin insurgents to minor posts and bottom committee ranks, stripping chairmanships and previous high offices.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republican Senate Committee
Robert M. la Follette
la Follette
House Republicans
Wisconsin
Ross Rogers Returns From West Trip
Mr and Mrs Ross Rogers came back from California including Hollywood and other points. Mrs Rogers has not felt well since returning but Ross says he has more pep and vigor. He plans a long Globe article on Hollywood impressions. He sought an Amarillo building office but all spaces are taken and Col Ernest Thompson has left.
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Ross Rogers
Hollywood
California
Ernest Thompson
Kellogg Defends US Policies in Foreign Affairs
Secretary of State Kellogg speaks at a New York dinner defending US cautious engagement with Europe. He supports cooperation for legitimate aims, rejects European alliance system, and opposes gifts to foreign debt while favoring fair settlements and excluding radicals. He implied cases like Countess Karolyi and Saklatvala.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Kellogg
Council of Foreign Relations
Locarno
Europe
Karolyi
Saklatvala
Klansmen Wait at Station for Mrs Rhinelander
Fort Pierce Florida December 15 Ku Klux Klan members stood guard at the railroad station to prevent Alice Jones Rhinelander the African American wife of Leonard Kip Rhinelander from stopping in town. They checked hotel registers and warned managers not to admit her and posted a guard at the railroad.
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Globe
Fort Pierce
Fla
Ku Klux Klan
Alice Jones Rhinelander
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
New Yorker
Florida
French Cabinet Resigns Over Rejected Fiscal Plan
Paris reports the French cabinet resigns after the finance minister Loucheur faces definite rejection of his fiscal proposals by the finance committee of the chamber of deputies.
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Associated Press
Paris
Loucheur
Finance Committee
Chamber of Deputies
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