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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1925
Page
1
The piece contrasts G Wells and American schooling with remarks praising mothers as educators of men. It notes meat prices rising amid politics, warns of wheat price trends, and recalls Wall Street figures and Ward parsoned pardons in Kansas, segueing to President Coolidge and a note on constitutional study on a New England farm.
In Austin on January 14 the Texas Senate quickly moved its agenda. It suspended the rule to approve mileage per diem and two bills on contingent expenses, one for 125000 and another for 40000, without dissent. Senators Ward and Murphy introduced codification bills, while others backed a 3000000 annual rural and small-town school appropriation. Governor Neff urged a state parks system and sent 330 recess appointments. In the House, a bid to cut stenographers and pages failed 109 to 1, and a separate measure to empower investigations was noted.
The forecast calls for tonight and tomorrow to be somewhat cloudy and warmer. Today's high reached 46 degrees with a low of 23, compared with last year’s extremes of 45 and ae v.
In Austin on January 14 AP reports a record fight for the Texas House speakership ending with Lee Satterwhite of Panhandle chosen over T. K. Irwin and J. W. Hall after six ballots. Officers elected include Carl L. Planney chief clerk Joe White sergeant at arms Hal Rowland reading clerk N A Gordon assistant reading clerk J L Robinson journal clerk Mrs W D Fugler calendar clerk Mrs Ida Ewing enrolling clerk Mrs Bess O'dell Strong engrossing clerk W M Dickinson doorkeeper M G Jackson Mastland assistant doorkeeper and Rev J Mitchell chaplain.
In Galveston on January 14 further arrests were expected as federal officers probe the seizure of the rum ships Emmy and K-801. Clement Rubion and Albert Sanderfer pleaded not guilty at arraignment and were bound over to the grand jury in $2,000 each. Coast guards fired on fleeing rum runners as 12 to 15 men fled in high powered touring cars, while authorities counted 572 cases of liquor seized.
City engineer W H B Jones outlined a $1.76 million water plan to Amarillo Kiwanis, detailing a 1 000 000 to 700 000 distribution split, 80 percent of water billed, and a path to 6 000 000 gallons daily production with rising consumer rates and lower industrial costs over time.
The Texas House discussed park movement growth while a resolution time expired. Rep Wells proposed wild game regulation and Rep Veatch sought to abolish markets departments. A San Antonio bill earmarks 57000 for the Spanish governor palace, and Rep Faull seeks 25 year tax relief for Cameron County flood damage.
Spurlock number 16 in Hutchinson county came in as a big producer after a shot of 330 quarts of nitroglycerine at 2799 feet. Tex Thornton of United State Torpedo company drilled the shot. The well is located three miles north of the Texas No 1 and one and a half miles east of the Plains well and is expected to develop into one of the field’s best. American Warehouse company lists merchandise storage with phone 161.
The Underwood Muscle Shoals bill passed the senate today in a final vote. Introduced by Senator Underwood of Alabama, the plan seeks private state control of Muscle Shoals plant and power site in Alabama, with substitution for the Norris measure adopted after debate.
The Panhandle Golf club was formed at a noon luncheon of the Panhandle chamber of commerce in Panhandle, Kentucky. Jim Threatt was named president, Frank Caul vice president, and W R Willis secretary treasurer. Twenty eight members signed. Amarillo Globe received the first membership. A banquet planned for January 23 in Panhandle will include Amarillo realtors and business leaders to discuss affairs with chamber members. The group sent a telegram to Lee Satterwhite congratulating him on being elected speaker of the Texas house.
Topeka January 14 Attorney General Griffith and assistants opened an inquiry into pardons and paroles at the end of former Gov Davis term and prepared to file an ouster suit against Bank Commissioner Carl J Peterson over alleged pardon lobbying. The case ties to Walter Grundy and a restitution argument. Governor Paulen urged parole law revision and education reforms while reasserting Lindley as KU chancellor and calling for a state education board separate from politics.
Wausbeevnn Jones reports that American adherence to the World Court is examined by the senate foreign relations committee. Proposals include an independent court free of the League of Nations, with reservations urged by Secretary Hughes and approved by Presidents Harding and Coolidge. If reported favorably, time may not allow Senate action this session.
More than 500 people expected at the American Legion smoke next Wednesday at the Legion home. Event honors the National Guard companies in the city with a brief program of talks and features and refreshments. Members of the National Guard, eligible men, American Legion wearers, and ex service men are invited to participate.
The Khiva Temple holds its annual officer election at Shrine headquarters 409 Polk Street at 7 o'clock tonight. Dr A Caldwell is expected to succeed Foy W Thompson as potentate, with committee reports heard at the meeting.
Two acres of land in Dallas were sold to a hotel company for 100 dollars. A portion of the companys building encroached on another property. Mr and Mrs Hf Pr Kuhlman of Buchanan street announced the arrival of a baby girl weighing five pounds three quarters yesterday afternoon.
Paris January 14 All powers present signed the agreement distributing Dawes annuities Romania and Italy added reservations Limitation of American claims trimmed to 350 million dollars. The signature closes what has been a long inter allied financial conference and arms agreement period.
A. Johnson was reappointed health officer for Potter County by the county commissioners court. Col. O. Thompson was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board of managers of the North West Texas hospital during the same session. Other actions were routine. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo area is Famous For Food.
Del Rio Texas reports that American stockmen fear reprisals for describing depredations by Mexican bandits led by Benjamin Briones in Coahuila Mexico. Briones and his force have raided ranches for months, recently capturing Ray Grayson manager of the Colorado Land and Cattle Co ranch before releasing him and another American.
Kansas supreme court unanimously rules the Ku Klux Klan ousted from the state. It cannot take new members, solicit, or conduct meetings, and is barred from any business in Kansas until relief is granted. The decision blocks Klan influence in state politics and charter actions.
The city commission approved a resolution directing Judge Ray C. Johnson to take legal steps to hold the $1,750,000 water bond election on March 7. Papers will be prepared for review at an upcoming recess or the next regular meeting. An educational committee on the bond was postponed to the next meeting. City Manager Jeff D. Bartlett attended from a sick bed, keeping his attendance record intact.
A Boston boy of 13 confessed to writing blackmail letters to wealthy residents in Boston Cambridge Lynn and Braintree. He claimed he acted alone while in the movies and sought 1000 to 15 in threats of death. Born in a Russian village near Vilna he has lived in the United States only three years. Authorities took no action due to his age and turned him over to relatives.
In memory of John M. Shelton, his children gave to North Texas Episcopal diocese in Amarillo a home at Sixteenth and Tyler streets. The 130 by 140 foot property, known as the old L. O. Thompson house, will serve as a residence for Bishop-elect E. C. Seaman and is valued at 25000 dollars. Donors are Mrs. Martha Shelton Houghton J. Malcolm Shelton and James M. Shelton of St. Andrew's church. The gift will endow district housing needs and allow funds for other bishop house purchases.
A charter was granted in Austin to the Western Hydraulic Jack company of Amarillo with capital stock of 2000 dollars. Incorporators are H. T. Neely J. B. Rogers and BR. L. McSpadden, all local business men. Details remain sparse as the project is in a preliminary state and no public announcement is to be made.
Dallas Texas January 14 changes in the taxation of trucks were favored by members of the Texas Truck Ownership Association who urged a fee of 20 cents per horsepower with a minimum of five dollars per member for a year. Amarillo officials say the Panhandle meeting place remains amid a famous for foo backdrop.
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