Reform echoes and legal costs from a 1924 opinion piece
A 1924 column argues that ordinary citizens face prohibitive court costs and delays against big corporations. It critiques New York blue laws, praises religious schooling, and notes Bolshevik shifts, plus Philadelphia Mint’s 5 million half dollar memorial issue for Lee, Jackson, and Stone Mountain.
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Philadelphia
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Stone Mountain
Atlanta
Weather forecast notes fairer conditions ahead
Forecasters predict more fair weather after Friday afternoon. Today’s high reached 57 degrees with a low of 26. A year ago the low was 26 and the high reached 54.
Hereford Banquet Celebrates Deaf Smith Hospital Opening
In Hereford Deaf Smith county celebrated the new county hospital at a monster banquet hosted by the chamber of commerce. More than 320 guests attended the basement event at First Methodist, praising local leaders and the hospital staff as doctors from Amarillo and elsewhere attended the reception. The $50,000 facility was opened publicly yesterday with praise from visiting physicians and a program featuring speeches on agriculture and community progress.
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Hereford
Deaf Smith County
Chamber of Commerce
First Methodist Church
Deaf Smith County Hospital
Amarillo
George L. Muse
L. R. Bradley
F Ashbrook
W. IF. Gabbert
J. W. Hicks
Nettie Price Slaton
R. Smith
Barbara Ward
Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court
Karl W. Wilson
C. C. Paddock
A. F. Lumpkin
R. D. Gist
Texas
Texas Wheat-Vermont
Hay
Travis Cameron
W. C. Humble
Pew
Im A. Cowhand
Amarillo Globe
L. Gough
Texas Wheat Growers’ Association
Washington
Coolidge
W. R. Slaton
Tunis Queen Abdicates Over Religious Dress Rules
In Tunis on January 23, Mile. Neidjia Bentothman renounced her title as the Queen of Queens after protests from the Mohammedan population over unveiling her face. The fetes committee urged abdication to avoid possible incidents tied to Koranic precepts.
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Tunis
Mile
Neidjia Bentothman
Daylight Bank Robbery Wounds Four in Bristow
Four robbers held up the American National Bank in Bristow Oklahoma injuring four bystanders as police and bank officials fired at the fleeing car. About $5000 in cash was taken and a pursuing posse later found no trace of the bandits.
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George Taylor
Taylor
Harry Hendrix
Babb
Hendrix
French Chamber in Uproar Over Debts Speech
Paris deputies created a 25 minute uproar as Des Jardins attacked the chamber for refusing to order Marin’s speech on inter allied debts to be parted. The session was suspended amid unprecedented disorder.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Avas
Des Jardons
Marin
County Commissioners Meet on Highway Problems This Afternoon
The county commissioners court holds a called session this afternoon to discuss highway problems and related local transportation issues. Officials will review road conditions and potential improvements affecting residents and motorists.
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the County Commissioners Court
Doctor Gist Attacks Globe Over Hereford Story
Dr. R. D. Gist accused The Amarillo Globe of a dirty trick at a Deaf Smith county banquet in Hereford while praising the new county hospital. Globe representative Henry Ansley defended the paper and noted the hospital loss figures published in Thursday's Globe.
Two Big Sales Under One Roof Draw Crowds on Polk Street
The Richards company and the Thomas and Thomas shoe store on Polk Street saw a packed sidewalk as shoppers jammed the area before opening time for the big sales adver tised by The Globe. A police officer helped manage the crowd amid exceptionally low prices highlighted by The Globe’s double page ad.
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Richards Company
Thomas & Thomas Shoe
Polk Street
Globe
Baby Miriam Named for Mrs Ferguson in Epidemic Era
Brownwood welcomed the first baby named after Mrs. Ferguson since the outbreak began. A letter from Mr. and Mrs J W Bennett announced the birth of a ten pound girl in Brownwood named Miriam and expressed wishes she grow into a fine woman like the governor.
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Associated Press
Austin
Brownwood
Ferguson
J. W. Bennett
Governor Ferguson's appointments passed in executive session
In Austin on January 25 the Texas Senate confirmed Governor Miriam A. Ferguson's slate of state office appointments in executive session after forenoon action. Earlier the senate moved the civil code revision toward next September, rejected the emergency clause, and passed the penal code without it. The child labor constitutional amendment was urged for rejection while appointments to the pardon board and other posts were listed for confirmation.
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Austin
Senate
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ferguson
Kiwanis Ladies Night Installations Highlight Amarillo Event
More than 150 attended the Kiwanis club ladies night at the Amarillo hotel where Kb D Green was installed as president succeeding A B Coe. Speakers included John B Gilvin Ray C Johnson Bishop E C Seaman and Orla Allen with Judge Hall Randolph as toastmaster.
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K. OD. Green
J. B. Coe
Kiwanis Club
Amarillo Hotel
Kb. D. Green
A. B. Coe
John B. Gilvin
Ray C. Johnson
Bishop E. C. Seaman
Orla Allen
Judge Hall
Randolph
Fatal Fire Claiming Little Tunis in House Game
Seven year old Tunis Gibson died after a fire started by mud pies in a rooming house yard at 1909 Johnson street. Tunis acted as "mamma" in a game of house, her dress caught, Mrs. Della Haney smothered the blaze, but Tunis died at 1 15 this morning with burns on back and legs. Funeral planned at 610 Taylor street with Rev. Stanley W. Hayne officiating.
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Tunis Gibson
Tunis
Johnson Street
Robert
Della Haney
Gibsons
R. F. Gibson
Little Anis
Taylor Street
Stanley W. Hayne
Good Fellowship Riot in Panhandle City
A Panhandle riot of good fellowship occurred today as about 150 Amarillo boosters clashed with 150 Panhandle residents during the first good fellowship tour backed by the Amarillo Globe and realtors. The Panhandle Inn overflowed with visitors, dining room crowding, and a long procession from Amarillo led by a banner bearing Amarillo Panhandle. Toastmaster Henry Ansley of The Globe presided as the hotel swelled with attendees.
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Good Fellowship
City OF Panhandle
Panhandle
Amarillo
Amarillo Globe
Amarillo Realtors
PF. FE. Carhart
W. FR. Ellis
H. Little
Joe Rorex
Panhandle Inn
Antarilla
Jim Threatt
Mr. Threatt
Henry Ansley
The
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Amarillo Globe Thanks Attendees for Luncheon Support
The Amarillo Globe expresses gratitude to the Panhandle chamber of commerce the Amarillo real estate board and local businesses for a successful luncheon. Special thanks go to Board of City Development officials realtor committee leaders Blackburn and Henson and Cal Farley for their efforts in making the trip a success. The paper believes the meeting will yield goodwill and benefit the community and thanks all citizens of Amarillo and Panhandle for their cooperation.
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Panhandle Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo Real Estate Board
Board of
City Development
Dei
Eery Blackburn
J. Er. Hen Henson
Ne Sudden Lergis Station
Cal Farley
Globe
Unis
Amarillo
Panhandle
Na PO
Big preparation for sun eclipse local eclipse forecast
A detailed eclipse forecast notes the moon will pass between the earth and sun, creating a total eclipse over a wide belt while most areas see partial darkness. It describes timing, visibility, shadow bands, and the sequence from crescent to eclipse to partial return, with notes on local impacts and civic actions.
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Cy Sa
Minnesota
Atlantic Ocean
Shetland Islands
Vorizon
Baily
Jay
Sol
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