Edison the wizard of Endor and a nation in debate
On his eightieth birthday Edison speaks to fifty reporters about politics and progress. He praises Ford and the five day week while weighing Russia's ideas, public schools, immortality, and the value of electric light in industry. He notes the vast wealth generated by his inventions and the money tied to the auto era, urging continued effort and innovation.
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Edison
Endor
Ford
Goolidge
Asker
Russia
New Jersey
Henry Ford
Ord
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motora
Van
Weather Forecast Tonight Through Wednesday
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday. Temperature today ranges from 44 to 67 degrees with hourly readings from 7 am to 12 pm and notable extremes noted from one year ago.
Hungry boy shoots leather goods dealer in Queens store
Michael Ponkrauson, 12, confessed to holding up and fatally shooting Marcus Gold, 42, in a Richmond Hill leather goods shop after asking for a belt. He said he had been hungry and did not mean to shoot. Police traced the revolver to a year-old theft. The boy is in Children's Society custody.
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Associated Press
New York
Michael Ponkrauson
Children’s Society Today
Marcus Gold
Richmond Hill
Queens
Gold
Senate Cloture Used to End Bank Bill Debate
The Senate invoked the cloture rule to cut short debate on the McFadden branch banking bill conference report and move toward final action by tomorrow. Insurgents aimed to filibuster to delay action until Coolidge acted on the McNary-Haugen farm bill.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Coolidge
Woman's Body Found Hanging From Rafter in Denton
The body of Mrs. Fannie Hodges aged 44 wife of A S Hodges was found last night hanging from a rafter in the smokehouse at her home in the western part of Denton County.
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The
Associated Press
Denton
Fannie Hodges
A. S. Hodges
Denton County
American Imperialism Denounced by Oppressed Nations Congress
In Brussels on February 15 the Congress of Oppressed Nations adopted resolutions denouncing American imperialism and the treatment of Black people. Richard Moore, an American Negro, presented a resolution claiming twelve million African Americans are guaranteed equality yet barred from full participation, with conditions in the southern states likened to chattel slavery.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Congress of Oppressed Nations
Richard Moore
United States
Solons Fight Over Blue Laws in Capitol Committee
Rep Bloom of New York and Rep Blanton of Texas clashed in a Capitol committee over a proposal to enact Washington blue laws. They exchanged heated words and grappled, drawing in spectators. the committee reporter was knocked aside and ink spilled on the table.
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Associated Prena
Washington
Repa
Sel Bloom
New York
Thomas J. Blanton
Texas
Capitol
City of
Two Miners Trapped After Mine Collapse in Pennsylvania
In Pottsville, nine miners were trapped by a coal fall at the Raven Run mine of Haz elbrook Coal. Six were rescued unharmed, one died, and two others, John Davin and Max Kosody, remained entombed as rescuers cleared tons of debris near the gangway. Frank Jacobs died from a fractured skull and neck near the mine entrance.
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Associated Press
Pottsville
Raven Run
Hazelbrook Coal Company
John Davin
Max Kosody
Frank Jacobs
Five Die in Riot at Indore India
A Times of India report from Bombay says a riot in Indore left five dead and nineteen injured. A mob of about 2000 Mohammedans attacked Hindu women returning from a religious ceremony, accusing them of allowing music before a mosque. Police and cavalry halted the violence.
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Indore
India
Associated Press
Bombay
Times of India
Navy orders Henderson to sail with 400 blue jackets to Cuba
The navy department ordered the transport Henderson to depart from Philadelphia for Guantanamo with 400 blue jackets for the scouting fleet. The move follows a Latimer Sacasa conference in Nicaragua and signals readiness to protect American interests amid evolving turmoil.
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Presa
Washington
Nicaragua
Latimer
Juan Sacasa
Navy Department
Henderson
Philadelphia
Guantanamo
Newport
Navy
Herbert Hoover May Attend Amarillo Drainage Parley
Herbert Hoover secretary of commerce may attend the national drainage conference to be held in Amarillo on April 21 22 and 23 inclusive. The invitation has been sent by the Board of City Development and hopes are high for his presence to discuss irrigation and reclamation. A large number of prominent engineers are expected.
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Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Amarillo
Hoover
Board of City Development
Denver Boy Worker To Be Here Thursday
Frank H. Cheley of Denver author and national figure in boys and girls work is expected to spend next Thursday in Amarillo. He authored the Father and Son Library and runs a large private camp for youth.
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Denver
Frank H. Cheley
Amarillo
Tom Nelson
Mr. Cheley
Father & Son
Governor Moody Is Reported Slightly Ill
Gov Dan Moody is slightly ill in Austin as long hours excuse the delay of a penitentiary message he planned to send to the legislature today. The report notes the illness stems from late-night work and may push back the planned communication.
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Moody
Associated Press
Austin
Dan Moody
J Ray Wins City Windjammer Championship
Amarillo’s windjammer contest at the Lions Club luncheon named J Ray winner and E R Tack second. Ray earns the club’s mayoral nomination after triumphing in a balloon battle among eight leading windjammers.
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J. Ray
City
Tack
Amarillo
Lions Club
Honora
E. Rasmus Tack
Mr. Ray
L. N. Stuckey
J. W. Crudgington
Thos. F. Turner
R. L. Rogers
H. L. Adkins
J. M. Russell
Ed §. McKinney
T. M. Caldwell
C. R. Hooten
Whitman Fish
W. B. Stevenson
Roy Smith
Stuckey
Panama
Cuba
Balkans Suffer Enormous Earthquake Damage and Deadly Toll
Reports from Belgrade claim a major quake in the Balkans damaged Serbia Dalmatia and Bosnia with hundreds feared dead as lines were broken and relief trains delayed Sarajevo reported twelve deaths when snow and ice caused building collapses. The disaster ties to the era's rising tensions following the assassination that sparked a regional war.
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Presa
Belgrade
Jugo-Slavia
Versegovina
Dalmatia
Bosnia
Balkans
Sarajevo
Duchess of
Hohenberg
Austria Hungary
Serbia
Plane Falls in Gulf Kills Emporia Editor in Training Flight
GALVESTON Feb 15 Lieut P F Cabell of New Orleans aged 29 was killed when the wings of a Jenny training plane buckled dropping the craft into the Gulf about three miles off shore at 10 22. Private Carl G Ashley parachuted to safety and was rescued exhausted. Cabell’s body was trapped by folding wings and had to be cut free. he suffered multiple injuries.
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Associated Prews
Galveston
Cabell
New Orleans
Carl G. Ashley
Gulf
Ashley
Red Cross
Elzey Simmons Granted Divorce and Custody in Amarillo
Elzey Simmons, once jailed for assault with intent to murder John Pythian, received a divorce from Jennie Simmons and custody of their child. Judge W B Gee ordered Jennie Belle Moore restored as her maiden name. Simmons had been paroled by Ma Ferguson after a prior county jail sentence for the shooting in Amarillo.
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Elzey Simmons
John Pythian
Ma Ferguson
Jennie
W. BA Gee
Simmons
Potter County
Austin
Christman
Seek Forfeiture of Food Co. Charter
Austin February 15. The Texas Food Packers of San Antonio seeks forfeiture of its charter in 52nd District Court. The $10,000,000 corporation faces action by the attorney general's department. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel is Pamous For Food.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas Food Packers Company of
San Antonio
Attorney General's Department
Amarillo Hotel
Travia County probes bribery case of former lawmakers
The Travia County grand jury began examining bribery charges against former representatives F A Dale of Bonham and H H Moore of Cooper, leading to their expulsion from the house. Reporter D Waide of Houston was summoned to testify. Additional note mentions parking and dining with Wood at the Green Line and court house location.
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Associated Press
Austin
Travia County Grand Jury
F. A. Dale
Bonham
H. H. Moore
Cooper
D. Waide
Houston
Green
Court House
Sith
One Man Killed as Nitro Powder Magazine Explodes
A magazine a mile from town exploded killing Melvin Norris and injuring two others. Glass valued at $15 000 shattered across the area. Mrs Hai Yates was badly hurt, and another woman sustained a fractured arm. Brown, a nearby resident, survived the blast as debris set fires and wrecked vehicles. Thompson brothers own the magazine.
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Associated Drew Burger
Melvin Norris
Hai Yates
Vow
Nan
Brown
Magazine
Thompson Brothers
Aged Texan Adrift in Mexican City
An elderly man calling himself W. D. Horton, 74, presumed Texan, is found in Aguas Calientes Mexico. Gov. Moody and the American vice-consul were advised to broadcast the case. Horton is cared for by two Americans but faces deportation if no asylum exists.
Congress Meets At Noon With Banking Bill On Senate Agenda
Congress sits at noon as the senate reviews a branch banking bill while the house debates a farm relief measure. Ford tax recovery suit proceedings continue and the House military subcommittee releases a report on the Muscle Shoals project.
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Congress
Senate
House
IndividualsBid To Move Methodist College To Amarillo
Amarillo leaders and citizens discuss bids to relocate Clarendon Methodist College to Amarillo with no official offers announced yet. W C Gatton, president of the Board of City Development, says the board will not actively pursue the move but will support growth if the college arrives.
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Methodist College
Amarillo
Clarendon Meth
Ist College
Amarilo
Sama
W. C. Gatton
Board of City Development
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