Government budget and world politics mix in 1925 column
The piece analyzes fiscal spending for the 1925 fiscal year with 3.33 cents for government costs, over 16 cents for war readiness, and two cents for debt interest. It notes pensions and life annuities, plus a critique of League of Nations talk. It also covers Barnard College’s Elizabeth Metzger health prize, Sir Oliver Lodge on evolution and creation, and war graves inscriptions. It ends with reflections on Marshall Field & Co. and Britains imperial choices.
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League of Nations
World Court
Amarillo Forecast and Temperature Almanac
Tonight and Friday show fair skies with warmer readings. Hourly temps today range from 29 at 7 am to 58 at 2 pm, dropping to 39 by 3 pm, with record highs and lows noted from the previous year. The piece ends with an ad blurb for the Mission photos and the Amarillo Hotel slogan and a nod to the Community Chest.
Swanson Urges Adherence to American World Court
Senator Swanson defends joining the existing court of international justice, calling it a landmark for world peace. He argues the court can prevent war and resolve disputes, rejects claims it is a League of Nations creature, and says U S participation does not bind to the league covenant.
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Associated Press
Washington
Swanson
Virginia
Court of International Justice
League
League of Nations
Council
Assembly of the League
United States
Doumer Takes Up Duties as French Finance Chief
Paris December 17 Paul Doumer has been installed as France’s new finance minister and begun work to speed up budget approval. He will tackle other financial problems in due course.
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Doumer
Associated Press
Paris
Paul Doumer
France
Beaumont Wins Final Shot At State High School Race
Beaumont High defeats Waco Tigers 8 to 7 to reach the state final. Frank Johnson blocks Katheart punt at the two yard line for a safety that seals the victory. Captain Sam Relliew pins Waco near its own goal line with clutch punts. Lubbock hosts a January 28-29 agricultural short course by the chamber and International Harvester.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
Beaumont High School
Waco Tigers
Frank Johnson
Katheart
Waco
Tiger
Tigers
Royal Purple
Sam Relliew
Lubbock
Chamber of Commerce
International Harvester Company
Holland Brothers Share Amarillo Gift Funds After Fire
The Globe reports Homer and Jim Holland split gifts received for their family after a Monday fire. A $10 check arrives with a note of faith and recovery. The brothers plan to live together at 2008 East Third Street, aided by clothing and furniture donations from the community.
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Globe
Homer Holland
Amarillo
the Globe
Homer
Jimmy Holland
Holland Brothers
Jim
Holland
East Third Street
True
Third
Jessie Ross
Associated Charities
The
Wife of ex mayor invites rival wife to live with her
Central Falls Rhode Island December 17 a former mayor is free on ten thousand dollars bail and the woman he is accused of alienating has moved into the Jette home with her two children. Mrs Bertha A Jette supports her husband Oscar Jette and his suit against Charles H Lord. The Jette woman says the suit lacks foundation and will be vindicated.
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Associated Press
Central Falls
R. I
Bertha A. Jette
Charles H. Lord
Oscar Jette
Pawtucket
Jette
Lord
Panhandle Rotarians Run Amarillo Meet Holder
Panhandle Rotary members organized and hosted a luncheon program in Amarillo. Sid O Keefe presided as president of the Panhandle club. Nadine Creek sang with Mrs Cleek accompanying. Cleek read two pieces. Frank Williams urged intercity fellowship benefits. The Panhandle quartet sang. Hubert Harrison urged preserving West Texas history and a historical branch of the chamber.
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Panhandle Rotarians
Amarillo Club
Sid O'Keefe
Panhandle Club
Nadine Creek
Coe Cleek
Cleek
Frank Williams
Panhandle Schools
Panhandle Rotary Quartette
Bill Ellis
Frank Paul
Ed Donegan
Hubert Harrison
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
Johnson Street School Reaches 106 Percent Chest Record
Johnson Street Ward School reports a 106 percent Community Chest contribution with every pupil and teacher participating. Chest officials praised the school and expected other schools to match the effort in donations.
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Johnson Street
Johnson Street Ward
Community Chest
Attempted assassination of Stresemann exposed
Berlin reports a plot to kill Germany's foreign minister Gustav Stresemann. Two fascists Kaltdorff and Lorenz planned disguises and escapes by car and airplane with help from a Munich lawyer who betrayed them. They are in custody. Kaltdorff claims Hitler ideology and Munich beer hall violence links emerge.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Stresemann
Gere Fiany
Kaltdorff
Lorenz
Taeglische Rundschan
Foreign Office
Gustav Stresemann
Germany
Munich
Kaldorff
Adolph Hitler
Kaltstorff
Alsace and
Lorraine
Severe Cold Grips France and Riviera in Thirty Year Frost
Paris records five degrees above zero as a severe cold spell grips France for the coldest spell in three decades. Even the Riviera feels the chill with gloomy sunshine as the nation endures wintry weather.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Riviera
Satterwhite to Decide on Special Session Next Saturday
Austin date line Gov Miriam Ferguson awaits a decision on a potential special legislative session. Speaker Lee Satterwhite said he will announce Saturday after consulting additional lawmakers and reviewing the situation. Over thirty-five House members offer to cover their own expenses. petition to convene reached fifty members. Ferguson has said she will not issue a call.
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Associated Prowse
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Lee Satterwhite
Satterwhite
Ferguson
Amarillo Unveils New Skyscraper With New Year Party
New Amarillo Building opens December 31 with a watch party inviting citizens to celebrate the old year ending and the city’s growth ahead. Tom Bruner, manager, says the event marks Amarillo’s strong year and hopeful future as tenants host a public, festive New Year visit. Coffee Shop touts claim Famous For Food as the building showcases its opening night ambiance.
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Amarillo
Tom Bruner
Derns Cancelled World Tour Wedding in Balboa Park
A planned wedding between Mildred Dern of Salt Lake City and Harold Nester of Geneva, New York, canceled one hour before the ceremony. The Dern family announced the couple had agreed to disagree and would not marry now or in the future. The ceremony was to take place at Francis Chapel in Balboa Park with guests arriving from across the United States.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Galif
Mildred Dern
Fred Dern
Salt Lake City
Utah
Governor Dern
Harold Nester
N. J. Nester
Geneva
New York
Mia
Dern
California
United States
Francis Chapel
Balboa Park
Oil Men 10 Make Merry Tonight in Amarillo Banquet
Amarillo Real Estate board committees met with T. J. Wagner to plan a banquet for local oil men. Ticket sales pointed to as many as 250 attendees. Judge Walker Hall will toast, Dorset Carter plans 4 speeches, Dr. W Forest Dutton speaks, and Ray Johnson will address Amarillo water issues. Stunts promise lively entertainment throughout the evening.
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Amarillo Real Estate Board
T. J. Wagner
Walker Hall
Amarillo
Dorset Carter
W. Forest Dutton
Ray Johnson
SIKI TO BE GIVEN CHRISTIAN BURIAL IN HARLEM
New York dispatch reports Battling Siki born Mohammedan and raised a slave in Senegal will receive a Christian funeral. His widow and two Senegalese friends scoured Harlem speak easies for the killer who shot him Monday. Although friends urged Mohammedan burial, the widow said he lived as a Christian and will be buried as one.
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Associated Press
New York
Battling Siki
Senegal
Harlem
Civic Club Pie Supper Friday With Charter Talk
The Amarillo Civic club will host a pie supper and a general meeting Friday night at T o'clock. Judge W A Palmer and others will speak on the proposed charter amendment. Ladies are asked to bring a pie labeled with their names.
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Civic Club
Amarillo
Man Sought in Attack on 9 Year Old Girl
Sheriff's officers search for Ira Burns 30 charged with attempted assault in connection with an attack on Jessie Smith 9 daughter of Mr and Mrs George Smith. Mr Smith a scissors sharpener operates a wagon at Fifth and Taylor streets.
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Ira Burns
Jessie Smith
George Smith
Smith
Fifth
Taylor Streets
World Court Fight Opens in Senate as Tax Bill Moves
Senate debates world court issue while the House nears final action on the tax bill. Mitchell court martial proceeds toward closing phase as lawmakers tackle major items on the agenda.
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the Associated Press
Senate
House
Mitchell
Three Die As Gale Strikes Mexico City
A severe gale swept Mexico City yesterday afternoon killing three people. A partially constructed moving picture theater collapsed in the storm.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Mitchell Trial Opens as Prosecution Seeks Dismissal
Washington dispatch reports the court martial of Col William Mitchell under article ninety six of war. Maj Allen Gullion urges dismissal for the sake of the army and its discipline, accusing Mitchell of discrediting service and endangering loyalty. He criticizes defense witnesses and cites remarks by Rep Frank Reid, labeling the Mitchell case a pattern of exaggeration and falsehood.
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Associated Press
Washington
Col
William Mitchell
Allen Gullion
Mitchell
W. 8. Sims
Frank R. Reid
Illinois
Gullion
Army Air Service
Navy Department
Admiral Sims
William N. Hensley
S. W. Sheridan
Air Service
Orville Anderson
Robert E. Oldys
William G. Schauffler
Air Service Reserve
Brant
General Staff
Reids
F. P. LaGuardia
Socialst
New York
Gunifon
Sui Generis
Representative Reid
Reid
Mitchell Major Gullion
Army
Navy
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Britain
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