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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1924

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Mexican Revolt Finally Ended Reports Assert

Washington reports from March 31 say the state department seeks full information on claims El Aguilar Oil properties in Mexico were seized by disgruntled workers. Cable from the American consul in Progresso notes the revolution ended with a federal victory De la Huerta may be in a town near British Honduras or Cuba and leaders have left for Galveston. Communication lines are restored and federals control the country. Quiet is restored in rebel strongholds.

United Press Washington State Department Warren Mexico City el Aguilar Oil Company Mexico Department Ihe Progresso de la Huerta

Aged cripple kills daughter's lover in Newark

In Newark New Jersey on March 31 Martin Wright 69 a crippled man shot and killed Edward Hollock the man his daughter had left her husband for Wright in his wheel chair confessed to police I should have done it long ago.

Newark N. J Martin Wright Edward Hollock Holtock Wright

Three Firemen Hurt In Downtown Garage Blaze

Three firemen were injured when flames gutted a downtown Houston garage and service station around midnight. Firefighters were trapped on the roof as gasoline exploded, blowing ladders away and forcing a leap to the ground. The blaze caused about 100000 dollars in losses and drew every city company to the scene.

Houston

World Flyers Plan Seaplane Run Starting This Week

Maj. Frederick Martin said the flights will resume by Wednesday or Thursday as machines are converted to seaplanes. The team will begin with a landing at Vancouver after departing Seattle.

Seattle America Frederick Martin Vancouver

Oregon School Attendance Bill Halted by Injunction

A temporary injunction halting enforcement of Oregon's compulsory school attendance bill was issued by the U S district court in Portland. State counsel said the appeal would go directly to the U S Supreme Court. The bill, passed in November 1922, was backed by the Scottish Rite Masons and opposed by Catholic and other private schools.

Portland Ore Oregon United States District Court United States Supreme Court

Daugherty to Return to Washington Today

Atlantic City reports that former attorney general Harry M. Daugherty is returning to Washington late today after a planned trip to Miami was canceled. He refused to explain the reason for his decision.

Daugherty Washington Atlantic City Harry M. Daugherty Miami Fla

Claude High School Picnic Brings Seniors and Juniors Together

Claude Texas March 31 seniors entertained juniors with a morning gathering at the school and a transport to Blue Springs in canyons south of Claude for a big picnic and dinner. The event featured two large cars and two trucks awaiting departure.

Claude Texas Claude High School Blue Springs

British World Trip Plane Forced Down

One of the British around the world flight planes made a forced landing in Lake Saint Mathew on Corfu. Major Stewart McLaren, commander of the flight, was rushing repairs on the Naphers Vicker amphibian to continue to Athens. The aircraft was en route from Rome to Athens when the forced landing occurred over Corfu.

Athens Lake Saint Mathew Corfu Stewart McLaren Roms

Wealth of America Shows Big Advance

The department of commerce reports national wealth at 320.8 billion dollars on December 31 1922, a 72.7 percent increase since 1912. Per capita wealth rose from 1950 to 2918 dollars, driven largely by price increases rather than a surge in wealthy individuals.

Washington Department of Commerce

Mellon Cleared of Eligibility for Treasury Post

Senator Reed said a ruling found Treasury Secretary Mellon eligible to hold office before accepting his post. The McKellar resolution questioned his right to stay in the cabinet, but a Washington law firm and the late Senator Knox examined the law and concluded Mellon was eligible.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Reed Pennsylvania Senate McKellar Knox

First Payment Due of Tri-State Fair Bonds

The first payment on Tri-State Fair bonds is due tomorrow. Notices are mailed to subscribers and receipts and bonds sent to paid-up supporters. The fair committee seeks funds to start building work soon. checks should be mailed to the Secretary Tri-State Fair Association, Box 305, Amarillo.

Tri-State Fair Fair Committee Tri-State Fair Association Amarillo

Bootleggers Sell Magazines in Boston Amid Ban

Boston March 31 bootleggers are selling magazines despite Mayor Curley ban from an April issue. Officials ordered the issue recalled to New York and the prohibition sparked covert sales that yield profit for some local residents.

Boston Curley New York

Mussolini Sees English Uprising Ahead, Banker Says

Sir Eric Hambro reports Premier Mussolini foresees a future uprising of England's middle class in a form distinct from fascist revolution. He cites a recent conversation in which Mussolini envisioned Europe under fascist influence.

London Mussolini Italy England Sirric Hambro Eric Europe

Quarantine Placed on Los Angeles Feeding Yard

San Francisco reports another feeding yard in Los Angeles placed under quarantine for hoof and mouth disease. The outbreak remains contained to the weekend's scope with hope the epidemic will be controlled by week’s end.

San Francisco Los Angeles

London Tram Strike Ends

London tram workers voted to accept a settlement terms reached by leaders with employers last week and will resume work tomorrow.

London

Roosevelt Named in Senate Move to Oust Assistant Secretary

Washington March 21 A senate move seeks Col Theodore Roosevelt assistant secretary of the navy to resign over his role in the oil scandal. Senator Dill introduces a resolution asserting Roosevelt aided Sinclair Oil before his navy service and carried the draft executive order to the White House.

United Press Washington Harry F. Sinclair Senate Theodore Roosevelt Navy Dill Coolidge Roosevelt Sinclair Oil Company White House Harding Naval Oil Reserve Teapot Dome Sinclair

New York police probe second mysterious murder in a week

Police work today on a second mysterious murder in New York within a week. Andrew Hickey, wartime hero, was shot entering his Linden New Jersey home after the Staten Island slaying of Mrs. Walter Bauer by a dark man in a light sedan. An unidentified woman who left a bus with Hickey was the last to see him alive. Neighbors spotted a vague figure near a tree where shell fragments were later found.

New York Andrew Hickey Linden N. J Walter Bauer Staten Island

Tulia Holds Tryouts for Interscholastic League

Tulia Texas March 31 preliminary declamation contest at the courthouse determined Tulia high school representatives for the Interscholastic League meet to be held here next Friday and Saturday. Winners include Fuqua Younger senior boy Alton Payne junior boy Helen Chase senior girl Naomi Malone junior girl.

Tulia Tex Court House Tulia High School Fuqua Younger Alton Payne Helen Chase Naomi Malone

Claude Lyceum Series Concludes With Local Talent Show

The sixth and final Home Talent Lyceum program by the Claude Parent-Teacher association will be staged tomorrow night in Claude High school auditorium. A mixed Lyceum is planned for next winter with both imported acts and home talent, half and half.

Claude Tex Claude Parent-Teacher Association Claude High School

Weather forecast and temperatures in our area

Tonight will be fair with freezing temperatures as per government forecast. Tomorrow should stay fair and warmer. At 1 PM the temperature was 44 degrees with a record low of 22 degrees today.

Government Weather Bureau

Sinclair Indicted for Contempt of Senate Oil Committee

Washington March 31 Harry F Sinclair indicted by federal grand jury for contempt of the senate oil committee after he refused to answer questions claiming congressional committees lack authority to compel disclosure. Staise Means and Daugherty cases dominate executive session plans as surveillance fears reported.

Washington Harry F. Sinclair Federal Grand Jury Senate Oil Committee Sinclair Congressional United Press Senate Daugherty Capt H. L. Staise Department of Justice Gaston B. Means Ma! Daugherty Means Staise Secret Service Wheeler

Reed closes 18000 acre Littlefield ranch deal in Texas

C B Reed of Austin has closed a deal for about 18000 acres off the south half of the Littlefield ranch in Hockley county extending to within twenty miles of the Tech College site. The Reed land company will subdivide the tract into small farms and offer easy terms to homeseekers.

BIG Ranch Austin Tex C. B. Reed Littlefield Ranch Hockley County Tech College Reed

Convictions of Ross and Goode to be heard April 16

Austin records that Tom Ross and Milt Goode, convicted of murdering two inspectors for the state livestock sanitary commission, will have their cases heard on April 16.

Austin Tom Ross Milt Goode State Livestock Sanitary Commission

Big farmers day sale tomorrow attracts bidders and prizes

A large farmers day sale is set for tomorrow starting 1 30 pm with six horses two plows and other goods entered by noon. Competent auctioneers will oversee bidding and merchants have donated prizes including a $10 award for top March poultry and dairy marketer.

Tax measure to be reported to senate this week

Washington March 31 The tax bill will be reported to the senate by the finance committee late this week Chairman Smoot announced. After day and night sessions for two weeks the committee has made extraordinary progress and by Thursday night its consideration will be finished.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Smoot

Peddy Explains Role in Damages Suit Over Divorce

Houston on March 31 George B Peddy named with others in a 22500 damages suit for alienation of affection filed by George Shecheim. Peddy a deputy county attorney said he prosecuted Shockheim for child desertion and knew nothing of the divorce suit until seeing it in the press.

Houston Tex George BE. B. Peddy George Shecheim Peddy Shockheim

True Story of Woodrow Wilson Chapter on Edith Wilson's influence

David Lawrence recounts Edith Wilson shaping Woodrow Wilson's presidency from 1915 to his death. The account notes her confidante role, selective access to the president, and influence during the 1916 reelection era and White House reforms. It also details Wilson considering resignation as secretary to pursue New Jersey politics.

Wilson Joseph P. Tumulty White House Edith Wilson Woodrow Wilson Mr. Wilson United States Mrs. Wilson Charles Evans Hughes Shadow Lawn Long Branch N. J

Black voodoo doctor executed for nurse case in Pennsylvania

Alonzo Savage, a Pittsburgh voodoo doctor, was electrocuted at Rock View penitentiary for the serious case of Miss Elsie Barthel, a nurse. He walked to the chair unassisted and maintained his claim of innocence as he died after two shocks at 7 10 a.m.

Bellefont Alonzo Savage Pittsburgh Elsie Barthel Rock View Penitentiary Savage

Poincare Reaches Out Amid Interruption In Parliament

Paris March 21 Premier Poincare faced a cool reception as he read his ministerial declaration and introduced his cabinet. Deputies interrupted and jeered while four ministers were opponents, and Poincare urged repetition of his sentences to counter taunts.

Paris Poincare Chamber of Deputies LeCotte Paincare

Sheriff Returns From Trip Without Prisoners

Sheriff Less Whitaker returned from El Dorado without Melvin Conley and Melvin Davis who were arrested there for stealing a motor car owned by M. W. Cunningham. Federal authorities took charge and hold them in Wichita Kansas jail. Conley and Davis admitted the theft, and Whitaker says he paid his own travel expenses on the 1000 mile trip.

Less Whitaker el Dorado Melvin Conley Melvin Davis M. W. Cunningham Wichita Kan Conley Davis Whitaker

Thompson Sends Trade Trip Invitations for Panhandle Tour

Cott E C Thompson, head of the Board of City Development committee, issues invitations to Amarillo trade excursion May 12 to 16. The trip includes three days at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Brownwood for towns in the Panhandle Western Oklahoma and eastern New Mexico.

Amarillo West Texas Chamber of Commerce Brownwood Panhandle Oklahoma New Mexico Thompson Board of City Development

Coolidge Seeks Pepper Advice on Attorney General Pick

Washington March 31 Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania Republican held an extended White House meeting with the president to discuss a successor to former Attorney General Daugherty. The president seeks Pepper’s advice on possible candidates in his role as senate leader and lawyer.

Washington Pepper Pennsylvania White House Daugherty Coolidge Senate

Houston Block Threatened by Devouring Fire

A fire swept through the southern edge of Houston threatening an entire business block. Flames began at the Edge Rubber company and spread to adjacent structures. By 3 o clock two establishments burned fiercely as a general alarm sounded.

Houston Tex Edge Rubber Company

Flood damages in East Will total millions

Flood waters from the Monongahela Allegheny Ohio and Youghiogheny rivers receded slowly after reaching 22.9 feet the highest level in eleven years. Thousands made homeless, basements flooded in about 1 000 business buildings, rail service disrupted and communications hampered as waters flooded streets and riverfront properties.

Pittsburgh Monongahela Allegheny Ohio

Five Dead Family Flood Victims Holden Potomac Toll

Five members of a single family died in Western Maryland floods on the Potomac. The flood swelled since Saturday, driving hundreds from homes and causing about 3 million dollars in damage in Cumberland. Four B&O trains including the Capital Limited were marooned as waters receded late yesterday.

Baltimore Potomac River Maryland Cumberland B. & O. Railroad Chicago The Capital Limited

Publishing land case telegrams protested

Counsel for R. B. Creager a Texas Republican national committeeman protested to the senate committee investigating alleged land frauds in Texas against making public telegrams between Creager and his attorney George Hill and various Texas land companies since December 15 1923. The committee took the protest under advisement.

Washington R. B. Creager Republican National Texas Senate Creager George Hill

Wheat Grower Officials Return From New Mexico Meeting

Do. T. Bramlett and Judge L. R. Gough of the Texas Wheat Growers association returned from Ray New Mexico where they attended an organization meeting. Gough reports strong interest and promising acreage prospects despite a Friday sandstorm.

Do. T. Bramlett Judge L.r Gough Texas Wheat Growers Association Ray N. M

Morris Trail Starts in District Court

Tom Morris charged with burglary is tried in district court today. He allegedly stole a saddle and sold it to a second hand dealer for five dollars who identified Morris as the seller.

Tom Morris Morris

Court Hears Motion for New Harris Trial

New York March 31 The court heard a motion for a new trial in Bever ly D Harris annulment suit. Counsel Carruther Ewing called Memphis friends and relatives a bunch of ruffians while Max D Steuer argued the banker husband knew of Elaine girlhood mistakes before the separation two years ago.

New York Memphis Eleanor Elaine Harris Carruther Ewing Beverly D. Harris Max D. Steuer

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