U.S. Travelers On Wet Ships See No Change In Liquor Rules
Federal judge dismisses injunctions against Cunard Line and others over bringing liquor into U.S. ports aboard British vessels. Court finds no constitutional question or proof that Americans altered travel plans to avoid Prohibition enforcement. Commentators note remedy lies with executive action and public will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Europe
Feders
Mack
Cunard Line
Cunarder Verensaria
United States
Great Britain
Feuterat
Giatrani
Dudgy Mak
Buckner
Father and sow in fight leaves one dead
Cameron Texas July 15 A deadly fight on a road seven miles north of Cameron left Billy Hip dead and three others injured. John Will Hip Hill and Keith Blankenhoth are in critical condition with cuts and broken ribs after an assault with a knife and an automobile jack amid an altercation reportedly involving rival parties and witnesses aiding sheriff Blaylock in the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Tex
Bucklired Marek
Billy Hip
John Will
Billy
Keith Blanken
Hoth
Hill
Fusher
iMankenship Wat
Sheriff Blaylock
Sid
Blankenship
Tobacco tax funds road loan aid in Mexico
Mexico City on July 15 reports the government will apply tobacco tax revenue to road construction, enabling a $50,600,000 loan from the Chemical National Bank of New York. Payment forms shifted and interest lowered as tobacco and gasoline revenue exceeds $5,000,000 annually to redeem the loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Chemical National Bank of
New York City
Two Slain Nieces Kidnapping Suspect Held in Connection
In Marietta Oklahoma J Tuck 80 and his son Wubert were shot dead in their restaurant. Suspects Charles Searriet Vaughn Cochran and Hill are in custody. A niece of J Tuck who witnessed the killing refuses to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marietta
Okla
Wubert
Charles Searriet
Vaughn Cochran
Hill
Tuck
Palo Duro Service Station Change In Amarillo
Torinston's Jimmie Blake and Milton Dun ningham announce purchase of Real Service station No. 6 at Third and Willmore streets from E R Lewie and will operate as Palo Duro Service station. P Hutchins and wife Dorothy with Miss Olivia Mitchell depart for vacation in Ruidosa New Mexico. Mrs G C Tadlock plans Oklahoma trip for relatives in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torinston
Jimmie Blake
Milton Dunningham
Third
Willmore Streets
E. R. Lewie
Palo Duro
P. Hutchins
Dorothy
Olivia Mitchell
Ruidosa
White Mountains
New Mexico
G. C. Tadlock
Amarillo
Oklahoma
Railroad News and Folks in a Small Texas Town
Railroads rush relief to Santa Barbara after disaster with trains of nurses doctors water and work crews. ICM grants Dallas Cleburne and Southwestern authority to abandon 9.82 miles from Cleburne to Egan Texas. Local items note station openings new cars staff changes and ads for dairy feed and telegraph brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dallas
Cleburne
Southwestern
Egan
Texas
Russell & Cockrell’s
J. J. Ol
Pro Enforcement Hits Another Snag
San Francisco July 15 A U S District Judge John S Partridge dismisses hundreds of liquor cases over illegal search warrants signed by undercover agents using fictitious names. The ruling questions the credibility of affidavits and could affect about 1 500 cases, stating the constitution requires defendants know who accuses them and that affidavits must not misstate facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
United States
Johns. Partridge
Ilegal
Thomas J. Riordan
Riordan
United States Court of Appeal
Prohibition
Victor Williams
Victor William Romero
Judy Partridge
Retail Merchants Body Launches Statewide Membership Drive
October 12 17 marks a statewide campaign week for new members to the Retail Merchants association led by R O Walkup. The state organization will dispatch plans to 170 local groups with town committees to implement the effort. Harry Holland to appoint Amarillo city committee with Walkup to serve as field secretary for Hereford Panhandle efforts.
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Retail Merchants Association
R O. Walkup
Retail Business Men's Association
Harry Holland
Amarillo Association
R.O. Walkup
State Retail Merchants Association
Hereford and Panhandle
Visiting relatives and friends in Amarillo area
A group from Yoakum Texas visits Mr. and Mrs Floyd A Cooper at 1919 Van Buren street. Mrs Miller and Mrs Browne are sisters and Mrs House is a niece. Hazel Walton travels from Amarillo with her mother and J E Lemons. J B Magill heads to Texline for business. L M Trice, photo editor, visits Amarillo en route to Colorado. Rivera Montgomery of Wichita Falls guests Mrs Gilvin.
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Durell Miller
J. S. Browne
Fred House
Yoakum, Texas
Floyd A. Cooper
van Buren Street
Miller
Browne
House
Cooper
Hazel Walton
Amarillo
J. BE. Lemons
Texline
L. M. Trice
The
New Orleans Statesman
John B. Gilvin
Trice
Colorado
Rivera Montgomery
Wichita Falls
Local notes from Roanoke to Amarillo and beyond
Miss Gladys Buell of Roanoke Texas visits uncle Thomas Giles at 1617 Fillmore. Funeral of Joe Anderson in Alva Oklahoma attended by Mr and Mrs T N Farrell and two daughters. Claude ships over 69 carloads of wheat this year. Hereford and Amarillo area officials discuss Deaf Smith county exhibit for the Tri State exposition. Wild plums and grapes good for jelly. Co D Produce Market offers 40 bushels at 2.25 per bushel.
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Gladys Buell
Roanoke, Tex
Thomas Giles
Fillmore Street
T. N. Farrell
Joe Anderson
Alva
Okla
Claude
Oasis
Cora Gabriel
Cora
Margaret Burke
Cincinnati
R. W. Burke
Louisiana Avenue
T. W D. Moss
Hereford Chamber of Commerce
R. O. Dunkle
Deaf Smith County
Amarillo
K. C. Cayton
Charles Gilbert
Dick Gilbert
Henry Hess
Clandavadarda
River Road
Frank Givens
Nate Hoard
Amos McBride
Co. O. D
W. R. Armstrong
Mildred
van Buren
Hillsboro
Breckenridge
Amarillo Aims to Rebrand as Colder World Beach Destination
Bill Askew proposes capitalizing on Amarillo’s reputation as the coldest place in the world by promoting a summer resort with slogans like Amarillo is the coldest place in the world spend your summers there. He envisions tourist rail rates, a city park at Palo Duro Canyon, cottages for longer stays, and a large municipal pool to attract northern visitors. The idea references the quirky old barb wire fence joke as potential fodder.
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Bill Askew
Amarillo
North Plains
Central
South Texas
Mr. Askew
Askew
Palo Duro Canyon
Queen City
Competitive drill feature marks Portland Elk meeting
Portland Ore July 15 The national competitive drill and review tops today's Elks convention events alongside Grand lodge sessions Concerts filled the day and city tours and night band performances were planned Downtown streets hosted competitive concerts as part of the program. Sox Moore opens a second filling station at Tenth and Harrison with Waterwhite navy gasoline oils and greases.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Grand Lodge
Sox Moore
Tenth and
Harrison Streets
Amarillo
Moore
West Sixth Street
Oval Keen Leaves for Breckenridge After Father’s Illness
Oval Keen departed Sunday evening for Breckenridge Texas after a message said his father T L Keen was seriously ill. His father died ten minutes after arrival. Mrs H J Griffith reported a fourteen year old girl found near Clarendon and turned over to authorities to reunite with her mother. Fourteen arrests were made by police yesterday for drunks traffic violations and affrays.
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Oval Keen
Breckenridge
Texas
T. L. Keen
H. J. Griffith
The
Globe
Clarendon
Woman's column and beauty parlor ads and rentals
A dense cluster of small ads lists beauty shops offering marceling and hair services, plus rental notices for rooms and houses. Notable names include Dendy's School of Beauty Culture, Milady Beauty Shop, Elk Beauty Parlor, Elite Hair Dressing Parlor, and Van Buren area studios. Rentals cover multiple addresses with phone contacts provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Ave
Dendy
School of Beauty Culture
Spirella Corsptiere
J. F. Marvin
Jackson
Milady Beauty Shop
Marcel
Bhunice Beauty Parlor
Polk
Marcelling
Elk Beauty Parlor
Green
Pierce Street
Ee Oy Kodak
van Buren
Orrens
Mother Carus
Jack O'Lantern
Taylor Street
Wilson Beauty Shop
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U.S
Mento
Neece
John Moore
Santa Bar
Bara
West Seventh
A. Peterson
Rock Island Division
Fort Worth
E. B.D
EH. Christian
Santa Fe
Pat Murphy
J. F. Anton
Slaton
Mistletoe Teieles
Arthur Ellison
Rock Island
Vancouver
B. C
L. J. Miller
Highland
Davis
Red Star
H. P Greenough
Dalhart
Union Station
Chicago
Johnston’s
Gon Peestirs
John Moors
PRO Enforcement
Partridge
Walter Crossett
A. F Hockwall
State Highway Department
American Business Club of
Urbana
Teims
M. Georgia Simms
Olive Nichols
Deleator’s
A. A. Merediths
M. C. Kuykendall
Harrison
Yellowstone Park
Plains
North Pole
Portland Elk Meeting
Dependable Lumber
Roberts & Olver_ DEPENDABLE LUMBER Free Photographic Plan Service
Pianos
Woman’s Column
Fillmore
Johnson
W. Reed
Buchanan
N. ‘Taylor
Elmira
National Bank of Commerce
Harrison Street
Nee Mill Mig, CO
Phony 1646
Tyler
Washington
Maryland
Adams
Willmore
Nigely
Bath
Taylor
Lincoln
Furniture & Trading Company
IL R
W. 6Th Street
Panhandle Mattress CO
E. P. Small
Mgr
Karpen
Victrola
Simon
Armstrong
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