W C T U Opens National Meet in Houston
United Press reports the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union opens its national convention in Houston with national president Mrs. Ella A Boole of Brooklyn among early arrivals. She comments on election results, noting prohibition was not the sole factor and many issues influenced outcomes. Texas W C T U holds its forty-ninth annual convention with Austin’s Mrs Claude De Van Watts re-elected to a tenth term as state president. other officers re-elected include J B Ammerman Fort Worth vice president Hula Twitchell Austin corresponding secretary Fred Lawson Ennis recording secretary Frances Dean Dallas treasurer.
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United Press
Houston
Prohibition
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ella A. Boole
Brooklyn
Vention
Texas
Claude de van Watts
Austin
J. B. Ammerman
Fort Worth
Hula Twitchell
Fred Lawson
Ennis
Frances Dean
Dallas
Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble Relief with Konjola
W E Rowley of Dallas reports long standing rheumatic back pain kidney trouble and nightly awakening eased after using Konjola for six to eight weeks. He says two bottles improved leg pain sleep and kidney function and plans to continue treatment. Konjola sold at City Drug Store Amarillo and by leading druggists across the region.
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W. E. Rowley
Bryan Street
Dallas
Mme
Konjola
Polk St
Amarillo
Texas
Widow of Dr Hillis Dies in Bronxville at 69
Mrs Annie Louise Hillis widow of Dr Newell Dwight Hillis dies at her Bronxville home of a heart attack at 69 She was born Annie Louise Patrick of Marengo Illinois and is survived by son Richard Dwight Hillis and two daughters Mrs Robert Kellogg and Marjorie Hillis All are in New York Dr Hillis led Plymouth Congregational Church in Brooklyn for 25 years and died in 1929
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Associated Press
New York
Navy
Annie Louise Hillis
Newell Dwight Hillis
Bronxville
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
One Killed Many Hurt in Havana Student Riot
In Havana on November 18 a clash between police and students near the downtown home of Mayor Mariano Gomez left at least one dead and several injured. A bystander, Senorita Mercedes Barbarrosa, sister-in-law of Diario de la Marina editor Fran Marshal, was killed by a stray bullet from the exchange.
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Associated Press
Havana
Mariano Gomez
Senorita Mercedes Barbarrosa
Fran Marshal
Diario de la Marina
Double Crash Ends Record Attempts
A world endurance record attempt collapsed in a double crash when the American Legion burned during a forced landing and its refueling ship Miss Queen fell into Jamaica Bay near the naval air station Jamaica. Captain John Donaldson, promoter and pilot, was involved in the incident.
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Associated Press
New York
American Legion
Miss Queen
Jamaica Bay
Jamaica Sea
John §. Donaldson
Endurance
Return Man to Oklahoma for Forgery
After two weeks in the city jail, B. M. Harmon alias Hobbs, wanted in at least two states for forgery, will depart Thursday night in Oklahoma Clinton custody. Harmon was arrested in Amarillo at Sheriff Greer’s request. Greer left for papers, and Amarillo police learned Harmon is also wanted in Jennings, Louisiana for forgery.
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B. M. Harmon
Clinton
Okla
Harmon
Hobbs
Amarillo
Greer
Oklahoma
Jennings
Ship Crew Safe After Water Landing Injures Co Pilot
The ship was uninjured in the incident, but co-pilot Edward Weimer, a former war flier, sustained a broken ankle and lacerations. Pilot Charles Soule and assistant George Adams were drenched but rescued unharmed.
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Edward Weimer
Charles Soule
George Adams
Harmon's Ally Arrested on Forgery Charge in Pampa
Louisiana officials prepared to come to Amarillo for Harmon if Oklahoma officers did not return. Harmon’s alleged partner was arrested recently at Pampa on a forgery charge.
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Louisiana
Amarillo
Harmon
Oklahoma
Pampa
Boy 12 Kills Playmate During Magpie Shoot
Cody Wyoming November 13 A 12 year old boy using a .22 rifle to shoot at a magpie shot and killed his 10 year old playmate George Guggemos. The victim hid the body in willows before confessing that George had run in front of the gun while playing with a dog.
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Associated Press
Cody
Wyo
George Hahn
George Guggemos
George
Identity sought for man found in Arroyo Colorado
Authorities sought to identify a middle aged man whose body was found floating in the Arroyo Colorado near Harlingen. The body had been in the water eight or ten days and his belt buckle bore the initial B.
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Harlingen
Arroyo Colorado
Road Conditions From Amarillo To Nearby Cities
Panhandle Auto Club reports road conditions from Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls and U S 870 are good. Amarillo to Oklahoma City on U S 66 is good. To Roswell on U S 366 is good. To Tucumcari on U S 66 is fair. To Higgins on U S 60 is fair. To Clayton NM on U S 385 is good. To Borger Oilfield Highway paved. To Lubbock on U S 385. Headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce.
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Amarillo
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
U. S
Oklahoma City
Roswell
Tucumcari
Higgins
Clayton
N. M
Borger
Lubbock
the Panhandle Auto Club
ING
Chamber of Commerce
Never Blue Baby's Diapers and Powder Advice
Diaper handling steps include cold water with borax, boiled soap wash, sun drying, and hot ironing. After changing, wash gently, dry thoroughly, and dust with baby powder to prevent moisture and chafing. McKesson's Baby Powder promoted as premium talc with deodorizing effects and broad distribution by McKesson and Robbins.
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McKesson
Mekesson
McKesson and Robbins
Droughts of Last Summer Spark Bizarre Phenomena
By United Press. Connelsville Pa November. The drought of last summer caused many freak phenomena such as baked ground and unusual weather patterns, unsettling residents and prompting meteorological notes from local observers.
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United Press
Connellsville
Bees Swarm Destroys Prolific Orchard of J. E. Angle
A dry spell ended food from flowers causing honey bees to swarm over J. E. Angle's arbors. The bees fed indirect ly to destruction of the pec rup of Angle as crops suffered.
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J. E. Angle
Angle
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Askew Bldg
Amarillo, Texas
Neurocalometer Service
L. M. Black
Central Bidg
Polk
Lane
West 6Th Ave
Dial
Boy
Magpie
Arroyo
Associat
Ed Press
the Oriental Shop
Mary Roberts Rinehart
America
Wyoming
Committee of 17
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Gibson
Hope, Ark
S.S.S
S.S
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T. J. Benning
Augusta
United States
James J. Davis
Secretary of Labor
Ethel Barrymore
Ameryca
Elsie de Wolfe
Antoinette Donnelly
Lillian Edgerton
Kellogg Fairbank
Chicago
Oliver Harriman
Anne Morgan
Suzanne Pollard
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Committee of
Ellen B. McGowan
Great Eastern University
Mrs
Franklin Roosevelt
Gay S. Walton
Julius Kayser & Co. Silk Manufacturers
Mme. Schumann- Heink
Cecil B. de Mille
Hancock Banning
Los Angeles Society
Virginia
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