Census Bureau seeks more workers in Amarillo census
Amarillo census effort needs additional enumerators aged over 18. Training sessions scheduled this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Enrollers earn 2 cents per name and typically process 0 to 500 names daily. Hotel and rooming house operators urged to list roomers. Completion expected within three weeks. Data is confidential, used only for census purposes.
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Census Bureau
Amarillo
Board of City Development
City Commission
J. T. Nicholas
City's Dog Wagon Refill Drives Stray Animal Intake
The city reports seven months of intake with 550 dogs 152 cats 135 chickens 18 rabbits six coyotes two calves and one bear handled by the dog wagon. 1025 dog tags must be displayed on pets at once and 235 tags issued since January 1 as the coyotes and bear were confined pets not wild roamers.
Britain struggles with prayer book row and bread prices
The piece notes bitter religious debate over the Church of England moving toward Rome and reflects on bread price controls, comparing British worry with France's grain actions and Russia’s wheat market moves, while predicting political jostling in Parliament.
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Mons
Britain
Church of England
Rome
England
Commons
Kng
Two Mexican Rebel Chiefs Slain in Morelos Battle
Dispatches from Cuautla report rebel leaders Juan Alguin and Isabel A verado killed in a Sunday clash with local guards and volunteers at Thuixtla Morelos. Loyal troops under General Domitila Ayala dispersed the rebels.
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Mexico City
Cuautla
Juan Alguin
Isabel Averado
Thuixtla
State of Morelos
Domitila Ayala
Old Timer criticizes Brisbane in Amarillo letter
The letter from Old Timer attacks Arthur Brisbane, defending Brisbane as intelligent and successful. It notes Brisbane earns millions from his column, which runs in The Globe and other papers, and recounts personal anecdotes about interactions with Brisbane. The piece cites a reader’s praise for Tack and includes a cowboy poem submission.
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Kernel
Mr. Brisbane
Brisbane
George Maggard
George
Moren
Globe
Heflin Attacks Catholic Church and Smith in Alabama Rally
In a heated Montgomery speech Senator Heflin targeted Governor Smith and the Catholic Church, denouncing a Catholic president and challenging Mayor Gunter to run for governor. Heflin linked Smith to Tammany Hall and claimed Catholic influence would block Smith’s nomination.
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Montgomery
Arkansas
Smith
Heflin
White House
Robinson
Montgomery Advertiser
Birmingham Age-Herald
Birmingham News
Paul Block
Newark
Toledo
Pittsburgh
New York World
Robert Barry
W. A. Gunter
Alabama
Semple
Mexico
Gunter
The Drama Ends and Our Memory Returns
A reflective meditation on life as a stage where fame fades and memory lingers. The speaker considers what endures after the final curtain and who will recall the effort, joys, and burdens of those who acted on life’s stage.
Amarillo Old Tack seeks bigger, fairer city program
In a platform promising lower utility rates and better services, candidates pledge lower water gas and electric costs, more parks and trees, a municipal pool and golf course, fewer railroad crossings, stricter traffic signal enforcement, and aims to attract new industry while improving livability.
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Old Tack
Amarillo
Pollicemen & Square
Timite
Ama Illo
San Jacinto
What They Write To Tack What They Write To Tack WANTS THE NEWS
Letters to Tack reveal readers seeking newspapers at jail in Denver and frustration with bus information. A boy pleads for school attendance enforcement amid a nine child household and a father not working, questioning blame and parental duty.
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Mr. Tack
Denver
Colo
Amarillo
Bruce Lankford
Denver County
Kalamath St
Denver, Colo
Mrs Chitwood Demonstrates Salads at City Cooking School
Ida Chitwood noted home econom authority led the Globe-News cooking school on its second day at 208 Polk street in a Lindy Land building. A large crowd of women attended to learn about pastries and general food methods with utensil displays from local merchants. The course runs through Friday with daily prize drawings from exhibitor booths and registration required at entry.
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Ida Chitwood
Home Econom Authority
Globe-News
Polk Street
Lindy Land
Arson Hearing Delayed in District Court
Albert Harris and Robert Johnson face arson charges for a barn fire as the district court hears the case delayed for further age verification. District Attorney W J Flesher seeks time to confirm Harris age claimed at 17, while officials decide whether to try him in district or juvenile court. Harris's mother testified with certificates claiming the boy is under 17.
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Albert Harris
Robert Johnson
W. J. Flesher
Harris
Fire Razes Motor Home in Wichita
A Wichita blaze gutted a four story Motor Equipment building after starting in an elevator shaft. The fire destroyed the structure and its contents, with damages estimated near 250000 dollars.
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Wichita
Associated Press
Wichita, Kan
The
Motor Equipment Company
Yates Elected Head of Group of Ministers
The Ministerial Alliance held its first monthly dinner at the Amarillo hotel. Dr. G L Yates was elected president Rev W C Dallas vice president and Rev Robert Allingham secretary treasurer. Nine ministers attended and voted to meet on the second Monday each month for dinner and discussion.
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Amarillo
G. L. Yates
First Baptist Church
W. C. Dallas
West Side Christian Church
Robert Allingham
First Congregational Church
L. N. Stuckey
Oklahoma Governor Won’t Interfere With Wigger Sentence
Governor Johnston says he will not stop the death sentence for Walter Wigger in Ottawa county. In a letter to the criminal court of appeals he asks review to ensure all legal rights were observed. He submitted evidence and information supporting conviction and sentence. Wigger’s case is now on appeal.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Johnston
Walter Wigger
Ottawa County
Criminal Court of Appeals
Wigger
Police hold four Clovis runaway boys
Amarillo police detained four Clovis New Mexico youths yesterday afternoon as they began a run away trip. The youths were R T Stripling Chief Long and Charles Whitman 12 and Rex Foster 10. A citizen who gave them a car ride turned them in. Two boys were returned home last night and the others' parents will collect them this afternoon.
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Amarillo
Clovis
New Mexico
R. T. Stripling
Long
Charles Whitman
Rex Foster
Oklahoma City Police Fail to Get Booze in Two Years
Oklahoma City police have confiscated no whisky for about two years, court house records indicate. The law requires liquor to be turned over to the sheriff with a sworn raid report to the county clerk, sheriff receipts, and custody until court orders destruction.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Amundsen Resigns From Royal Geographical Society
Captain Roald Amundsen resigns as an honorary corresponding member of the Royal Geographical Society after he climate of insult claims toward Lord Curzon in a magazine article. The society repudiated his imputations and asked for further word before the next meeting.
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London
Roald Amundsen
Lord Curzon
Royal Geographical Society
Amundsen
Society
Jasper mayor invites Heflin and Robinson to debate
Mayor H P Gibson of Jasper Alabama invites Senators Heflin and Robinson to a joint debate in Jasper at any time He promises them equal protection and dismisses threats saying tar and feathers will not be on one without the other The note asks them to reveal what they know about each other and their topics and offers free speech in exchange for protection
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Gunter
Montgomery
Heflin
Alabama
Anniston
Ala
Robinson
Willett
Patrick O'Connor
Senate
Canada
Bruce
Maryland
O'Connor
al Smith
United Press
Jasper
H. P. Gibson
Arkansas
Preacher Workman Seeks Pref Coattails in 1928 Primaries
The preacher claims a place in the 1928 Democratic scene and cites a Springfield secretary of state acknowledgment. He says petitions will follow after replies and notes past consideration by the 1924 Democratic National Convention. He home in Joplin but has been in Duncan intermittently for a year and lacks a regular pulpit. He also recalls World War I correspondence with President Wilson claiming a Japan invasion route against Russia. O. J. Paul of Oklahoma City, a Dodge Proth ers district rep, visits with Roy Cullum today.
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Louis Emerson
Wllneis
Springfield
Workman
Thad Brown
Ohio
Duncan
Joplin
State Department
Washington
Wilson
Japan
Russia
Asia
Dry law work efficiency up says Prohibition chief
Washington Jan 24 Prohibition Commissioner Doran reports a 44 percent gain in efficiency in dry law enforcement over the past year He urges the Civil Service Commission to issue a modified practical examination for prohibition agents saying a new test is needed to keep the dry machine functioning smoothly and prevent collapse He notes dry organization leaders expect the commission to approve the revised tests
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United Press
Washington
Doran
Civil Service Commission
Texas City Officials In Bond Parley
A Texas city officials delegation led by Houston mayor Oscar Holcomb travels to New York to press the view of major Texas municipalities on proposed New York laws affecting municipal bonds investable by savings banks. Dallas San Antonio Fort Worth and El Paso are represented as the talks aim to keep Texas city bonds on the New York list despite changes linking eligibility to unlimited taxation power.
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Associated Press
New York
Texas
Oscar Holcomb
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Fort Worth
el Paso
New York State
Thames Flood Again Overtakes London In Heavy Rains
Heavy rains in the past day flood many English districts with the Thames rising above bank level in London near Teddington. The Thames Conservancy warns residents in low-lying areas to prepare for possible repeats of prior flood damage and loss of life. Also floods near Nottingham submerge land as the River Trent rises eight feet in places.
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Associated Press
London
England
Thames
Teddington
Thames Conservancy Commission
River Trent
Nottingham
Boundary Land Not Open to Filing in Texas Border Area
The land near the Texas New Mexico boundary, recently disputed, has been patented and is not open to filing. State land commissioner J. T. Robinson informed an El Paso lawyer seeking the privilege that this cannot be granted. The U S Supreme Court ruling favored Texas on the boundary, confirming the land belongs on the Texas side.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Texas-New Mexico Boundary
J. T. Robinson
el Paso
United States Supreme Court
Texas-New Mexico
Texas
I C C Hearing Set On Midland Texas Sale Feb 1
Terrell Texas January 24 Hearing by the Interstate Commerce Commission on the proposed sale of the Texas Midland railway to the Southern Pacific lines will be held February 1 after stockholders approved the deal. The I C C approval will finalize the merger, granting Southern Pacific control of about 200 miles of line meeting the Houston and Texas Central at Ennis.
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Associated Press
Terrell, Tex
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas Midland Railway
Southern Pacific Lines
Texas Midland
Southern Pacific
Houston
Texas Central
Ennis
Girl Found Dead With Skull Crushed In Richmond
Nancy Davison a 16 year old adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Putney was found dead today on a doorstep near her home in Richmond Virginia Her skull was crushed and police had no clues She had been missing all night The Putney family runs a large shoe company The rest is investment advice text crowded into the report
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United Press
Richmond
Nancy Davison
Stephen Putney
Putney Shoe Company
Livestock Markets Report from Major U.S. Centers
Hogs and cattle priced across Kansas City, East St Louis, Fort Worth, and Oklahoma City. Top hogs ranged to 8.80 in KC with mixed cattle activity. Western lambs traded around 18.50, natives 13.25. New York cotton and Chicago staples also noted with price shifts and market sentiment.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
East ST. Louis
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
The
Oklahoma City
Chicago
ST. Louis
Training Course To Be Held for Women
A six weeks' training course for persons interested in girl scout work will start February 12 here. Interested girls or women may call Mrs. Mildred Austill, director, at 4523. The course is described as engaging and educational, with practical value for future work.
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Mildred Austill
Farm Bureau Official to Visit Amarillo on April 5
L R Campbell secretary of the Texas Farm Bureau will visit Amarillo on April 5 as a principal speaker at a two day marketing school hosted by the Texas Wheat Growers association He will also inspect Amarillo as a potential site for the 1929 Farm Bureau convention The Board of City Development plans to assist in entertaining him during the visit
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L. R. Campbell
Dallas
Texas Farm Bureau
Amarillo
Board of
City Development
Campbell
Texas Wheat Growers Association
Farm Bureau
Board of City Development
Girl Scout Officers Head to Regional Conference
Mrs. Mildred Austil Amarillo director and Mrs. M L Fuller commissioner will travel to San Antonio next Tuesday for the annual ninth region conference of girl scout officials covering Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico.
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Mildred Austil
Amarillo
Girl Scout of
M. L. Fuller
San Antonio
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
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