Land value truths and cosmic visions in a single column
In San Simeon notes on land as a path to progress, the piece cites Mrs. C. McLeod’s Los Angeles venture, historic land prices, and a warning to choose wisely. It also quotes ex Kaiser views on U S world power, W R Hearst plans for an observatory, Mount Wilson astronomy notes, and a digression on ants and beetles in modern science.
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San Simeon
Cal
Amercan
W. S. Adams
Great Observatory
Mount Wilson
Earth
Weather forecast overview for multiple states
Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Thursday across West Texas Oklahoma East Texas and Louisiana with varying rain chances. Temperatures show a wide range from morning highs in the 80s to afternoon readings in the 60s and 50s depending on region.
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West Texas
Panhandle
Oklahoma
East Texas
East
Northwest
Louisiana
West
New Trial Date Set in Laley Case
The murder trial of Jack Davis and Clayton Tontz for the killing of Leo J. Laley, a local druggist, is postponed to March 12 in District Criminal court under Judge Henry Bishop. The delay follows a district attorney motion to gain time to bring two men from Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary who allegedly told an 18 year old Mildred Stringer they killed a druggist.
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Jack Davis
Clayton Tontz
Leo J. Laley
District Criminal Court
Henry Bishop
Bishop
W. J. Flesher
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Kan
Mildred Stringer
Amarillo
el Paso
Potter County
Davis
Tontz
New Ford Cars Arrive in Amarillo From Oklahoma City Plant
Three new Ford vehicles were received last night from the Oklahoma City assembling plant. Walter Irvin of the Cooper Irvin Motor company said deliveries were set for this afternoon to owners who had ordered months ago. The cars, making their first Amarillo arrival, are expected to appear with strong demand as Irvin notes a long waiting list.
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Ford
Oklahoma City
Walter Irvin
Cooper-Irvin Motor Company
Irvin
Amarillo
State Gas Rate Act Upheld By Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the 1919 oil and gas conservation act granting the railroad commission power to regulate gas rates. The decision came in Denison’s suit against Municipal Gas Company.
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Associated Press
Austin
Oil and Gas Conservation Act
State Railroad Commission
Supreme Court
Denison
Municipal Gas Company
Tomorrow Is Dollar Day at Amarillo shops
The Globe urges readers to visit downtown Amarillo for Dollar Day values advertised in today’s paper. Early morning shoppers can find hundreds of dollar value offers from local merchants, with selections at their best for a feast of bargains.
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The
Globe and Tomorrow Morning
Daily News
Amarillo
Virginia Celebrates Coolidge at Alexandria Birthday Tribute
Virginia plans a Washington's Birthday homage in Alexandria for President Coolidge marking the 196th birthday of George Washington. The event draws state and federal officials to Carlyle House and a reception in Washington follows, with notable Virginians invited.
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Washington
Coolidge
Associated Press
Virgina
George Washington
Alexandria
Potomac
Virginia
Carlyle House
Swanson and
Glass
Moore
Carlin
Bascom Slemp
Electric Butler Demonstrated by Expert at Level Club
Dr. R G Wensley of Westinghouse envisions a future where a housewife can phone Televox to close windows. In a private rehearsal the mechanical servant switches on a light, unveils Washington, operates a sweeper, and signals completion by voice like a master.
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Associated Preas
New York
R. G. Wensley
Westinghouse Electric Company
Level Club
George Washington
Washington
Wensley
Panhandle Boy Scout Council to split into four
Delegates at the Amarillo hotel held a morning session with key actions postponed until this afternoon. At 4 p m a ceremony in the Longhorn room will award Eagle Scout ranks to thirty scouts amid expected large crowds.
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Panhandle
Boy Scout Council
Amarillo
Amarillo Hotel
Capitol Closes as State Fires Up Washington Birthday
Austin reports all state departments closed for Washington's birthday except the supreme court, the highway department and the court of criminal appeals. Blackburn ambulance. Phone 6211.
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Associated Press
Austin
Supreme Court
Highway Department
Court of Criminal Appeals
Washington
Santa Fe Foremen Meet in Amarillo Convention
Delegates from all Santa Fe divisions attend the annual Santa Fe Supervisor's Association meeting in Amarillo. George Frazier of Topeka is president and J W Gibbons of Topeka is secretary. Col Harve Haines welcomed delegates and a tour of the Amarillo oil field is planned this afternoon. The gathering continues tomorrow.
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Santa Fe
Amarillo
Ranta Fe
George Frazier
Topeka
Kansas
J. W. Gibbons
Harve Haines
Board of City Development
Farm Special Heads Pleased In Amarillo
More than 1 000 people from farms and professions visited the Santa Fe Farm special train in Amarillo. Officials praised the attendance as experts from A M College and Texas Tech discussed dairy and poultry advances. The tour will continue to Panhandle and Follett with heavy overall interest noted.
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Santa Fe
Potter County
Fred Hale
Wot. Stangel
Texas Tech
D. H Reid
E. P. Humbert
Mildred Horton
Amarillo
Panhandle
Pampa
Follett
A. & M. College
Kiwanians to Confer at Plainview
About fifty Kiwanians will leave Amarillo tomorrow morning at 9 80 to attend the divisional conference of Kiwanis at Plainview. Attendees will also come from Lubbock and Tahoka. G W Cook will respond to the welcome address at Plainview.
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Amarillo
Kiwanis
Plainview
W. A. Palmer
Lubbock
Tahoka
G. W. Cook
McAdoo Declares Exit From Politics on Trip
William Gibbs McAdoo states he is out of politics during a Kansas City stop en route from Los Angeles to Washington. He refuses comment on James A. Reed’s campaign tour or other candidates, says his Richmond speech spoke for itself, urges a clean stand on prohibition, and notes he has not decided about the Houston Democratic National Convention delegation. His current trip is for private business.
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Hy United Press
Kansas City
William Gibbs McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Kansas
Reed
McAdoo
Houston
Wshington
Steinite Radio Man Sees Amarillo as Growth Site
Fred Stein of Atchison Kansas president of Steinite Co a major radio manufacturer visits Amarillo with Frank Mangeladorf VP Atchison Savings Bank to explore plant and distribution branch opportunities They praise Amarillo as a top city for a plant noting West growth potential and plans for multiple new facilities worldwide Stein cites Texas gas and agricultural prospects and eyes expansion in the East South or Pacific Coast
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Amarillo
Fred Stein
Atchison
Mr. Stein
Kansas
Stein
United States
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Kanna
Pacific Coast
Texas
Southwest
Hi Jacking Trial for Roy Jackson Today
The Roy Jackson hi jacking trial is temporarily delayed in District Court while a motion to continue the Davis and Tontz case is ruled on. Jurors had been seated as that case proceeded. Jackson allegedly robbed Hildred McCarrick of $30 at McCarrick Grocery on Buchanan Street with a pistol. Moore and Wilson defend.
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Moore and Wilson
Davis
Tontz
Roy Jackson
Jack Davis
Clayton Tontz
Jackson
Hildred McCarrick
McCarrick
Buchanan Street
Moore and
Wilson
Oil price rise hits Panhandle buyers across field
Panhandle oil price posted by Humble was met by all buyers this afternoon, bringing an average increase of 16 cents per barrel. Marland company had already raised its price yesterday and that increase takes effect from yesterday at 7 o clock.
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Marland Company
Evans Orders Klansmen to Unmask Across Nation
National Klan head Hiram W. Evans orders unmasking by midnight February 22. Klansmen nationwide will attend meetings to form a new group the Knights of the Great Forest replacing the Ku Klux Klan. Evans cites a shift toward assimilation as aim underlying change.
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Ity United Reas
Birmingham
Ku Klux Klan
Klaverns
Order
Knights of the Great Forest
Hiram W. Evans
United States
Evans
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Dallas Times Herald
America
Washington Birthday Observed at High School
Washington's birthday was observed in a morning assembly at 10 o'clock with a patriotic program. The high school band directed by Oscar Wise performed, and songs were led by Miss Welch. A delay in motion pictures postponed the Jamestown show in the auditorium per C. G. Truitt.
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Washington
Oscar Wise
Miss Welch
Jamestown
C. G. Truitt
Ministers Asked to Aid Amarillo Beauty Drive
Amarillo ministers were asked to speak at Sunday services on the city beautification campaign. Col. Harve H. Haines, vice president of the Board of City Development, urged cooperation for the drive led by a committee headed by A. N. Olver. A beautification survey of the city is nearly finished, per district chairmen.
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Amarillo
Harve H. Haines
Board of
City Development
Haines
A. N. Olver
Dr Caldwell Speaks at Masonic Meet in Goodnight
Dr A J Caldwell local physician served as principal speaker at a Masonic lodge meeting in Goodnight last night held in the Baptist church. A large attendance of Mason brothers from nearby towns joined him with companions George Stapleton John A Stalcup and J E Allison attending the event.
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A. J. Caldwell
Masonic Lodge
Goodnight
Baptist Church
Mason Brothers
Dr. Caldwell
George Stapleton
John A. Stalcup
J. E. Allison
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Capitol
Blackburn Ambulance
Grigge Ambulance
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Steinite
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