Florida Cross-State line inaugurated by Seaboard Air Line
The first Florida east coast to Gulf rail link opens with four sections of 44 cars each, carrying hotel bankers real estate men and John Ringling among passengers. The Seaboard connects Gulf to ocean via central Florida from Sebring to Lake Okeechobee and points in between. Florida hailed as a national prosperity driver with regional pride and future growth potential.
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Gulf
Ocean
Flagler
Atlantic
Miami
Plant
Tampa
S. Davies Warfield
Seaboard
Bigh
HSE
Keller
New York
Ritz-Carlton
John Ringling
Florida West Coast
Sebring
Sarasota
Fort Pierce
Lake Okeechobee
Weather outlook with unsettled conditions and cold snap
Forecast warns of Monday night and Tuesday unsettled with likely snow and a cold wave. Tonight will be very cold with near zero temperatures. today’s high reached 20 and the low 15, compared with 57 and 29 a year ago.
Dempster Fire Destroys Amarillo Offices and Warehouse
Fire at the Dempster Company in Amarillo starting about 8 15 yesterday morning destroyed offices and a warehouse on First and Polk with estimated losses of 60 000 to 75 000. Banks Jones led efforts. the plant is insured for 135 000 and Emmett announced operations would resume as usual while new facilities and stock are arranged.
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Bob Emmett
Amarillo
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Co. B. Dempster
H. L. Dempster
Beatrice
Nebraska
Denver
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Gas Company
Electric Light Company
Water Company
Harry Brown
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MacDowell Sisters to Headline Amarillo Laundry Convention Program
The MacDowell Sisters, famed radio performers, will headline a free concert at the Municipal auditorium in Amarillo for the upcoming launders' convention. George Lindsay, Panhandle laundry manager, announced the plan after meeting the duo in Waco. Other noted artists will join the program. The sisters are cited as one of the world’s top radio entertainers.
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MacDowell Sisters
Amarillo
Launderers
George Lindsay
Panhandle
Waco
Lindsay
Municipal Auditorium
Senate backs recommitment on Stone Supreme Court nominee
Washington on January 26 the senate recommitted to the judiciary committee the nomination of Attorney General Stone to serve as a Supreme Court justice.
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Judiciary Committee
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Supreme Court
Killing Results From Intentions To Marry Again
Police believe a motive linked to an announced remarriage led to a double killing in Pine Bluff Arkansas and Shreveport Louisiana. Arthur B Brewster, asleep, was shot by a woman said to be his common law wife who then shot herself.
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Arthur B. Brewster
Vet Treatment to Be Probed in Confederate Home
A Houston AP report notes Texas House resolution by Rep. J H Boggs calls for a thorough investigation of the state Confederate home in Austin. It accuses harsh treatment, improper food and inadequate medical care, including Sunday night meals and coffee not fit for human beings, with affidavits to be obtained from inmates.
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Associated Press
Austin
J. H. Boggs
San Angelo
Grover Cleveland Mayne Dead Burial Tuesday
Grover Cleveland Mayne 38 died in Wichita Falls hospital at 2 30 Monday morning after pneumonia. Funeral at Central Presbyterian Church 3 PM Tuesday. Burial in Liano Cemetery. Survived by widow formerly Amarillo Miss Carlie Curtis, baby Carlie Louise, mother Mrs W Tharne, brothers Thurman and Claude, sister Mrs J T Parker of Austin. Former head of Burroughes Adding Machine here and agency manager out of Fort Worth. Body to arrive by Fort Worth and Denver railway tonight. Pallbearers listed. many honorary names included.
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Central Presbyterian Church
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G. T. Thomas
J. L. Nuno
George F. Lindsay
FE. S. Burgess
Sloan Kritzer
E. Bond Burgess
John S. McKnight
R. P. Parcelis
C. D. Hoover
John 8. Chestnut
H. E. Fuqua
Desperadoes' Mother Adeline Dalton Dies at 92
Kingfisher Oklahoma January 26 Aged 92 mother of the Dalton brothers infamous 1890s bandits is dead at her home Four of her nine sons were known desperadoes in the era
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Okla
Adeline Dalton
Dalton Brothers
Oklahoma
One of quadruplets dies in Brooklyn birth
Sarah, first born of quadruplets to Mr and Mrs John Kelly of Brooklyn, died Friday after a blood transfusion by the father in a vain effort to save her life. The brothers Edward and Joseph were described as more robust by doctors.
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Sarah
John Kelly
Brooklyn
Edward
Joseph
Senate rejects federal child labor amendment
Austin, Jan. 26 Senate votes 20 to 2 against ratification of the federal child constitutional amendment. Sen Charles Murphy of Liouston and Sen A E Wood of Granger dissented after extended debate. Opponents call the move an infringement on state rights.
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Associated Press
Austin
Senate
Charles Murphy
Liouston
A. E. Wood
Granger
Common Thief Says Water Committee To Judge
A judge declared a professional gambler a common thief while charging the grand jury for the January term. Judge Henry Bishop urged thorough investigation into gambling and liquor laws as the civil docket neared trial. D. W. Owen named foreman of the jury with E. C. Britain C. H. Dixon and others. The Citizens Educational Committee of 100 will meet Tuesday night to organize support for a 1 750 000 bond issue for a municipal water plant and to mobilize voters for spring elections.
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J. M. Russell
C. B. Porter
M. P. Woolston
KR. V. Cartwright
Francis Popham
J. W. Bogard James
Citizens’ Educational Committee
Sam B. Motley
Jude
FE. S. Blasdel
Izeas
Venti Tae
War Board
Sam B. Motlow
Postal Pay and Rate Hire Bill Advances in Senate Ambiguity
Washington January 26. The postal pay and rate increase bill continues to win Senate support while facing opposition over its rate provisions. Senator Sweet a Democrat of Virginia plans another motion to strike out all rate increases before final action, potentially leaving the measure as vetoed by President Coolidge.
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Senate
Sweet Alocrat
Virgin
Coolidge
No More Financial Worry for Twenty-Three Texans
Rochester reports that H. J. Sloan travels to Texas after a circuit court of appeals decision that confirms twenty-three relatives of Isaac Sayles, formerly of Waren, can claim lands in Texas worth millions of dollars. The case centers on Sayles's estate after his death in Colorado four years ago.
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Rochester
H. J. Sloan
Texas
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Isaac Sayles
Waren
Colorado
Interesting Talks Feature Meeting of Chiropractors
The Northwest Texas Chiropractors association met yesterday afternoon in Dr. J. F. Bromert’s office. Dr. J. W. FitzGerald of Memphis spoke on Our Duty to the Public, and Dr. Bromert on The Right of the Sick to Get Well. Other talks covered Service Plus, Co-operation, and Prosecution versus Persecution. The association plans a neat meeting in about two months at Clarendon.
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Northwest Texas Chiropractors’ Association
J. F. Bromert
J. W. Fitzgerald
Memphis
Tex
J. W. Tackett
Amarillo
J. D. Fensty
Amarica
Clarendon
Building Fund Approved for Post Offices Funds
Washington January 26 the house building committee approved the Elliott bill authorizing expenditure of 150000000 dollars for new post offices and other government buildings in the federal program the move reflects congressional support for expansion of federal facilities.
Seaman Makes Visitation in Plainview and Lubbock
The Rt. Rev. E. Cecil Seaman newly consecrated bishop of the missionary district of North Texas Episcopal church made his first visitation to Plainview Sunday January 25. Services at Episcopal church included baptism and confirmation. From Plainview the bishop proceeded to Lubbock delivering official acts and broad praise from a wide Panhandle and Plains territory.
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Globe
Prisoner Makes Cigar Box Radio in Potter County Jail
A cigar box radio crafted in Potter County jail is exhibited by Jailer Gib Landis. The device is attributed to John Li Foster, convicted of highway robbery and appealing his case. Prisoners claim the set could pick up every station in the United States.
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Potter County
Gib Landis
John Li. Foster
United States
Rock Island Man R. E. Bunner Dies in Dalhart
R. E. Bunner aged 60, secretary to Rock Island superintendent Greenough, died of apoplexy in the Rock Island lines general office in Dalhart today. Survived by wife and three children. Funeral services to be held by the Masonic lodge.
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Nalhart
Tex
R. B. Brner
Rock Island Lines
Bener
Greenough
Masonic Lodge
Globe Dream Home Plans Erected in Amarillo for Winter Weather
The Amarillo Globe and William Oliver announce a model home by architect Guy A. Carlander at 8104 Harrison Street. The Globe's Dream Home emphasizes winter readiness with weather resisting materials and meticulous fit of doors and windows designed to inspire local builders.
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Amarillo Globe
William Oliver
Oliver-Mable Estates
Guy A. Carlander
Harrison Street
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Amarillo
Amerillo
Carlander
J Smith Popular Name for Drunks in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City on January 26 police court, J Smith listed for intoxication faced three women who stepped forward to testify before the bar. A fifth person, identified as John Doe, also claimed the popular name.
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Atlantic City
Bar of Justice
John Doe
Witnesses Describe Gun Battle Over Young Killing
Two eye witnesses in Herrin Illinois recount a Saturday night gun fight involving S Glenn Young a Ku Klux Klan liquor raider Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas and others. They say Thomas killed Young but was himself killed by Ed Forbes and Homer Warren.
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Herrin
Williamson County
Young
Ora Thomas
Green
Ora
Glenn Young
John C. Glen
Glen
Thomas
Vigor
Forbes
Warren
Amarillo Ad Club Reports Strong Business Conditions
Members of the Amarillo Advertising and Salesmanship Club met at the Amarillo hotel for a noon round table on current business conditions and outlook for the year. Participants included W. G. Jennings Grover B. Hill Lee Williams Orla Allen and Joe Kilgour with Allen noting plans for the international convention in Houston in May.
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Amarillo
W. G. Jennings
Grover B. Hill
Lee Wiliams
Orla Allen
Joe Killoug
Houston
Man Arrested Here For Liquor Law Violation
C. B. Wade was arrested late Saturday night by sheriff's deputies on charges of violating the prohibition law. Deputies allege Wade was caught in the act of selling corn liquor and law proceedings await grand jury action.
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C. B. Wade
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Wade
Mother testifies in son's Crawford case in Dallas
Mrs Kate J Crawford mother of William Lester Crawford testified in criminal district court in Dallas on January 26 in the case over the killing of Paul O Day. The crowded courtroom filled hours before convening with more women than men in attendance.
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Dallas
Kate Jamar Crawford
William Lester Crawford
Paul O'Day
Criminal District Court
Panhandle Braces for Blizzard as Snow Spurs Warnings
A late January storm blankets the Panhandle with snow and high winds, halting travel and prompting livestock warnings. Am arillo records 20 degrees at 7 AM, snow accumulates, and the storm extends from Tucumcari to Clovis with zero-degree forecasts ahead. Weather bureaus warn of continued blizzard conditions and near zero temperatures across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and surrounding areas.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
Weather Bureau
Livesto
Poisoned Bullets Hit Chicago Gangster Torrio
Chicago January report says Johnny Torrio, rival gangster and beer runner, was shot by two unidentified assailants outside his home. Wounds described as poisoned, with cauterization attempted and one neck wound inflamed. Torrio’s wife stays by his side as police seek suspects and guard against further attacks. Police note Torrio opposed Dion O’Banion and that O’Banion’s killers are being sought.
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Jan
Jounny Torrie
Fanester
Torrio
Ganester
Dion O'Banion
O'Banion
Earldom for Asquith Conferred by Premier Residence
It was announced from Downing Street on Monday that Herbert H. Asquith, veteran Liberal leader and former prime minister, has been granted an earldom. The official notice confirms the honor bestowed by the premier's residence.
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Aspen Press
London
Downing Street
Herbert HH. Asquith
Liberal Party
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