Secret Vote on West Interior Nomination Denounced
Senators and constitutional authorities denounced the secret ballot used to confirm Roy West as interior secretary. Leaders argued the vote, kept from public view, should have been made public, citing public interest and long tradition of openness. The United Press disclosed the full ballot amid renewed scrutiny of Senate secrecy practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Senate
Roy
West
George W. W. Norris
Judiciary Committee
William E. Borah
Idaho
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Griffin Taken to Prison at Leavenworth
Griffin recently sentenced to Leavenworth Federal Prison on narcotic charges and Otis Fleener, wanted on a federal charge in Omaha, were moved from Potter county jail by federal authorities. Griffin will begin his sentence. Fleenor faces fraudulent operations charges in Omaha after a prior two year state term for swindling. Fleenor was convicted in district court for misrepresenting security for a note while manager of Auto Supply at White Deer. Eight swindling counts were filed but dismissed after the first conviction. he also faced embezzlement charges in Panhandle district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Leavenworth
Kansas
Otis Fleener
Omaha
Nebraska
Potter County
Fleenor
White Deer
Panhandle
International Lions head to Amarillo visit
President G. G. Ordway and officials of the Lions club plan a reception for international president Ben A. Ruffin on Friday. The weekly luncheon moves to Friday at the Athletic Club. Ruffin, from Richmond Virginia, tours the nation. It is Amarillo’s first visit by an international president with delegations expected from all Panhandle clubs.
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G. G. Ordway
The
Lions Club
Ben A. Ruffin
Thelub
Athletic Club
Ruffin
Richmond
Virginia
Amarillo
Panhandle
Court House Records and Local Registrations Digest
Court house records list warranty deeds with names Otis McCalletux to Beulah Bradley and Eliz Herring to C T Herring among others with various lot and block references and prices. Car registrations include Lovelady Smythe and several owners, plus truck dealers and marriage licenses and building permits for H K Taylor Frank Ford Armour Co. and others with project details and addresses.
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Otis McCalletux
Beulah E. Bradley
J. J
Mrs
Eliz. Herring
C. T. Herring
G&s
Frank Dunaway
Lon D. Marrs Lote
Mirror
Sher
D. Jno
F. Manning
Ben P. Manning
Jno
J. Harden
Etta Blackburn
E-Ama
Fd W. Wallen
J. M. O’brien
Crudgington
Lee Bivins
W. H. Pondet
W.R.R. Gard
Eakle
C. F. Lovelady
W. 15Th
Gamble Martin Mtr
Whippet
J. L. Smythe
Taylor
Ballew Satterfield
Reo- Jack Royalty
Monroe
Walter Irvin
Ford
H. K. Taylor
West 7Th St
S. J
Frank Ford
Fairmont
M. Harmon
Battling Levinsky Warns on Big Purses Hurting Heavies
Battling Levinsky says large purses ruin American heavyweight boxing and could lead to decline similar to England's, urging better training over rapid pushes by managers after brief showings. He spoke on a radio program from Philadelphia quoting concerns about public interest driving promoter paydays.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Battling Levinsky
England
Battler
Stribling Aims to Prove Self as Champion in New Orleans
Young Stribling a 24 year old Georgia heavyweight contender arrives in New Orleans for his January 25 bout with Ralph Smith. He says he would be champion now if Tunney hadn’t backed down in 1927 and predicts his 114th knockout against Smith before meeting Jack Sharkey in Miami Beach. He also notes plans to fly his Swallow airplane to Miami Beach despite Dempsey’s possible opinion.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Tunney
Miami
Stribling
Georiga
Ralph Smith
Western Giant
Florida
Jack Sharkey
Miami Beach
Sally Montgomery
Memphis
Smith
Sharkey
Jack Dempsey
Dollar liner President Garfield refloated after grounding
The Dollar Line liner President Garfield, aground on Mantilla Reef in the Bahamas since Sunday, was refloated today. Captain Thomas P. Quinn said no cargo was lost and the ship will proceed to Nassau to pick up 89 passengers before continuing its voyage, aided by salvage tug Warbler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
President Garfield
Mantilla Reef
Bahamas
Thomas P. Quinn
Dollar Line
Nassau
Pan America
Warbler
New York Employers Receive $1 Million Insurance Dividends
Albany January 23 1929 23 000 New York state employers received dividends totaling over 1 000 000 from the state workers compensation insurance fund in 1928 The policies covered about 300 000 employees said James A Hamilton retiring state industrial commissioner The report notes widespread distribution of the fund across employers and workers.
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International News Service
Albany
New York State
State Insurance Fund
James A. Hamilton
Dead King Is Asked To Claim His House
Hannover court requests the former King Ernest August to file claims to the Leibnitz House in Hannover by 9 am February 20, 1929. King Ernst August died November 18, 1851. Decree issued at the Prussian government’s request.
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Berlin
Hannover
Ernest August of
Leibnitz
Ernst August
Southern Pacific Leases Texas State Railroad
The Southern Pacific railroad announced in Houston that it has leased the Texas State Railroad running from Rusk to Palestine for twenty years. The leasing deal marks a major expansion of SP operations in Texas and targets improved regional rail service.
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Southern Pacific
Texas State Railroad
United Press
Houston, Tex
Rusk
Palestine
Southern Pacific Railroad
Habit Master Duncan Traverses Atlantic Century
Lauderdale Duncan of Hove, born six months old, made his first Atlantic crossing as a baby. At 77 he has crossed the Atlantic 140 times, reflecting a remarkable travel record across decades.
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London
Lauderdale Duncan
Hove
Atlantic
America
Yankees to wear numbers on backs this season
The New York Yankees will have 12 inch numerals sewn on players backs to identify them from the stands with regulars numbered by batting order. Babe Ruth will wear No 3, Earle Combs No 1, Lou Gehrig No 4, Bob Meusel No 5 and others follow in order.
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New York
New York Yankees
Yankees
Babe Ruth
Earle Combs
Lou Gehrig
Bob Meusel
Mineralogist Wins Surprise Turf Race at Fair Grounds
New Orleans track crowds saw Miner alogist, a six year old horse, pull a shock victory in his first win in nearly two years. A $2 ticket paid $126.42 in the mutuels, highlighting the upset at the Fair Grounds.
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United Press
New Orleans
Fair Grounds Track
Rites for Konkle Child Held Today
Funeral services for Jessie Lou Konkle infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Konkle will be held at Griggs chapel at 4 o'clock. The body remains at the chapel until 3. Rev. L. N. Stuckey officiates. Pallbearers are Bill Garver Roy Hanna L. M. Amons and H. G. Johnson. Burial in Llano cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Lou Konkle
C. R. Konkle
East Thirteenth Avenue
Northwest Texas Hospital
Griggs Chapel
Bedy
L. N. Stuckey
Bill Garver
Roy Hanna
L. M. Amons
H. G. Johnson
Llano Cemetery
New York Weapon Law Violations Prompt Permit Surge
About three thousand men in New York state are found to be carrying concealed weapons illegally per a court ruling, triggering a flood of permit applications to county judges. The surge comes from railroad policemen bank messengers guards and night watchmen seeking legal authorization.
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International News Service
Albany
N. Y
Court of Civil Appeals Terms in Amarillo Rounds Up Cases
Proceedings in the Court of Civil Appeals Seventh District at Amarillo list motions granted including dismissals for lack of service and reinstated appeals. Several cases are affirmed or set for submission on February 13, 1929, with multiple parties from Swisher Crosby Potter Hale Lubbock Wilbarger and Hale counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Civil Appeals
Amarillo
General Motors Acceptance Corp
Edward New
Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co
Clarence Teel
Len Irvin
C. J. Drake
Swift & Company
A. Duckett
Swisher
W. R. Ingram
Rush McLaughlin
Crosby
Kathaleen F. Hall
Mattea McClurkin
Potter
F. M. Foster
F. Newbold
J. M. Scott
A. B. Carlos
Winter Weather Warning Drives Motoring Precautions
Weather Bureau warns of wintry conditions in the area. Motorists are urged to equip cars with antifreeze and denatured alcohol as a cheap safeguard against radiator and engine damage. A veteran repairman cites costly past repairs and urges preventive use of denatured alcohol to protect engines.
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Weather Bureau
Auto Experts Endorse Denatured Alcohol for Cars
Automotive advisers urge owners to test radiator solutions and use denatured alcohol. Garages and stations stock it, while manufacturers back its use as pure safe and economical for modern engines.
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International Lions
Court House Records
Trucks
J. G. Walls
Del
Fremein & Norman
Conrad Bros
West 6Th
Southwestern Publishing Co
City
R. J. Marcus
Clovis
Jack Fleming
Reed-Knox
Okla
Joe Buzules
Maurreen Dysart
Bicycle and Congress
Gene
N.Y
Radio 7
Babe
Yanks
Konkle
Fort Worth
Dallas
West Texan
Seid
F. B. Poole
Commercial, Professional and Business Directory of
Guy A. Carlander
Fisk Medical & Professional
Chiropractors
L. M. Black
D. C
Palmer School of Chiropractic
J. F. Bromert
Amarillo Western
Carrie M. Hitchcock Carver
Central
Florists Cunningham Flower Shop
West Sixth St
Southwestern Public Service Co
Sigmon Furniture Mfg. CO
Fullmore St
Osteopathic
J. H. Chandler
Oliver Eakle
the Globe-News
Bible Distribution
Christ
Industrial Alcohol Institute, Inc
42Nd Street
the Industrial Alcohol Institute, Inc
East 42Nd St
New York, N.Y
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