If He Were Irish and Other Column Notes
A 1925 Star Co column discusses Saklatvala restrictions on entry to the United States and Irish puisent, then shifts to Mizner and Florida building material shipping. It notes Vesail Torso fossil, Lt Williams air speed record attempts, and a call for more all metal planes as US pilots ready to fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coats
Florida
Mizner
Miami
East Coast Railroad
Williams
Honnet
Roberts Returns to Face Swindle Charge in Amarillo
C. C. Roberts travels from El Paso to Amarillo in custody of Deputy Sheriff Roy Brewer to answer a swindle charge involving about 15400. Alleged land swap gave FE. C. Blackwell deeds to seven Brewster county sections for land in Oklahoma and California, land not owned by Roberts. Sheriff Wiley Pollard says Roberts planned another land deal in El Paso with an army officer. Brewer to arrive in Amarillo with Roberts in the morning.
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C. C. Roberts
Amarillo
el Paso
Roy Brewer Roberts
Roberts
FE. C. Blackwell
Brewster County
Oklahoma
California
Wiley Pollard
Brewer
Weather forecast for feast period with warm evening and Wednesday
Tonight and Wednesday look fair with slightly warmer temperatures. Historical high and low from last year were 76 and 49 degrees. Day hours show morning temperatures around 82 at 7 am and varying through the day with mid 80s values and cooler late afternoon readings.
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Moor
Lloyd George urges fair view on American prohibition
Former British prime minister David Lloyd George, speaking in London at City Temple, rejects blaming all Americans for prohibition. He notes England spent 316000000 on liquor last year and says prohibition is an experiment worth study rather than swift condemnation. He asserts Americans prosper without drink and that no party will now advocate repeal.
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Associated Press
London
David Lloyd George
United States
Lloyd-George
City Temple
Great Britain
England
America
Tri-State fair seeks urgent contributions to wipe deficit
Amarillo officials urged guarantors to mail checks for half the guaranteed amount and called on Panhandle residents to donate 1 to 10 dollars. Total pledges and payments reach 6,000, but 2,000 more is needed to balance the Tri-State exposition accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State
Amarillo
Panhandle
The
Fair Association
Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
Lubbock Fights For Air Mail Station Position
Lubbock plans a strong push to become a central air mail station on a proposed Oklahoma City to El Paso route. The line would branch from Chicago to Dallas, with the chamber of commerce and the Fl Paso chamber coordinating efforts to meet national aircraft board requirements.
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Globe Lubbock
Lubbock
Oklahoma City
el Paso
Chicago
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
Fl Paso Chamber
National Aircraft Board
May Issue Plague Warrants On Basis Of Appropriation
Austin reports that a $168 407 appropriation by the thirty ninth legislature to reimburse stock owners for losses in the first foot and mouth outbreak may allow Gov Miriam A Ferguson to issue deficiency warrants for losses tied to the latest outbreak L C Sutton assistant attorney general informed Ghent Sandeford secretary to the governor.
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Associated Press
Austin
South
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
L. C. Sutton
Ghent Sanderford
Ex-students of West Texas Teachers meet in Amarillo
Ex-students living in Potter county gather at 7 30 Friday night in Central Presbyterian church parlors The steering committee announces the meeting It plans for the Canyon home coming game October 31 and the Mary E K Hudspeth Hall fund campaign A short social hour will follow All Amarillo ex-students are urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas State Teachers College
Potter County
Central Presbyterian Church
Canyon
Mary EK. Hudspeth
Amarillo
Neglect of Home by Women Denounced as Bosh
Ada Bessie Swann of the American Gas Association in Atlantic City called charges that American women neglect home and children “nothing but a lot of bosh.” She argued that women’s aim remains homemaking and that the drive to be needed by family is a permanent, God given trait not shared by men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic City
Oet
Ada Bessie Swann
American Gas Association
San Antonio Seeks 1927 West Texas Convention
San Antonio plans to host the 1927 West Texas chamber of commerce convention with Amarillo as headquarters during 1926. Abilene Wichita Falls and San Antonio are strong contenders and a large San Antonio delegation is anticipated to attend. Charles R. Austin received a letter from Fred M. Herndon confirming headquarters at Austins store and inviting suggestions for the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Vention
Alamo City
Amarillo
Abilene
Wichita Falls
Charles R. Austin
Fred M. Herndon
Rebecca Stickley and Marvin Jones to Wed in Northwest Texas
Miss Rebecca Stickley of Canadian engaged to Congressman Marvin Jones of Amarillo. They plan a December wedding at First Baptist Church Canadian with Rev. EB Miller officiating. The couple’s families and supporters anticipate a highly elaborate ceremony reflecting their prominence.
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Rebecca Stickley
Marvin Jones
Amarillo
Miss Stickley
Sas, Stickley
Globe Today
Globe
Texas
First Baptist Church
Canadian
EB. T. Miller
Congressman Jones
Polk Street
Amarilo
Marvin
Jones
Congress
Ile
Washington
Court Martial Ordered for Mitchell in October
Washington reports a general court martial for Col. William Mitchell to convene in Washington on October 28 on charges of violating the ninety sixth article of war. The order was issued today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Col
William Mitchell
Stock market returns to normal amid renewed demand
New York Oct. 20 stock market regained normal footing as strong demand for rail oil and equipment shares supported prices. After three volatile sessions speculative focus shifted from rails to motors oils tobaccos and equipment, with the main trend again upward.
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Associated Press
New York
Wichita Jewelers Robbed In Downtown Hold Up
Bandits robbed a diamond store and loan office in central Wichita today stealing about $4,500 in cash jewels and watches. The proprietor Farland was struck and stunned by a blow to the head.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Kan
Farland
Don t Paint Dining Room Red Says Decorator
Cleveland decorater William Downe warns against red walls at breakfast. He argues color triggers mental reactions and can affect appetite and mood, noting the effect varies with room and decor and is often subconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
William Downe
Paliner
Clevaland
Downie
Health unit plan rejected by Amarillo school board
The Antarilla public school board rejected the proposed health unit plan in an executive session at the high school after an open meeting with women’s groups and others. A county and school board committee was named to take action before the city commission, while attorneys warned the plan needed direct board supervision.
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Antarilla
Surrender of Whitney Expected for San Quentin Term
Oakland authorities awaited the surrender of Miss Charlotte Anita Whitney a California suffragist and social worker to serve a one to fourteen year term in San Quentin State prison. She had been sentenced five years earlier after conviction on the criminal syndicalism act and said she would surrender following the US Supreme Court refusal to take jurisdiction in her case.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Cal
Charlotte Anita Whitney
California
San Quentin State
Water Plant Price Before City Tonight
City commission meets with water company representatives to discuss a price for Amarillo water system. Mayor Bivins has been asked to hear the company, with a vote expected on election timing for tax power and inclusion of outlying districts.
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Vale of Amarillo
Water Company
Bivins
City Commission
Whitworth Cannot Appear This Term in Hays Case
District Attorney Lloyd Fletcher received a sworn statement from Dr. Sam D. Weaver of Dallas saying C. D. Whitworth is suffering an arm infection and should not travel to Amarillo or elsewhere. Whitworth has a bullet in each arm from Frank W. Hays pistol. Hays faces assault with intent to murder. The grand jury indicted Hays. Whitworth must appear as a witness. Judge Bishop ruled the Dallas doctor’s statement justifies continuing the case to the November term.
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Lloyd Fletcher
Sam D. Weaver
Dallas
C. D. Whitworth
Whitworth
Amarillo
Frank W. Hays
Potter County
Grand Jury
Hays
Bend
Bishop
Noted writer Edwin J Clapp to speak in Amarillo Saturday
Edwin J Clapp the well known Hearst writer will visit Amarillo this Saturday. He will spend the day touring the city and serve as the principal speaker at a noon luncheon hosted by the Board of City Development at the Amarillo hotel. The Real Estate board and Amarillo Manufacturers and Jobbers association will adjust meetings to attend the luncheon.
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Edwin J. Clapp
Hearst Publications
Amarillo
Clapp
Board of City Development
Amarillo Hotel
Real Estate Board
Texas seeks sole jurisdiction on inheritance taxes
LEE SATTERWHITE SPEAKS AT HEARING ON TAX SLASH. In Washington, Oct. 20, Lee Satterwhite of Amarillo, Texas house speaker, urged that Texas control inheritance taxes within its borders. He argued the federal levy is nearly confiscatory and that Texas needs the revenue source.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Lee Satterwhite
Amarillo
Texas House
Texas
Prohibition Drive Targets Broadway Cabarets
New York reports a sweeping crackdown along Broadway as 30 top nightspots receive complaints and summons from U S District Attorney Buckner's staff. The action aims at reducing alcohol service in cabarets and supper clubs on the famous avenue.
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Associated Press
New York
U. S
Buckner
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Mr. Mizner
Arthur Brisbane
the Star Co
Saklatvala
India
Ireland
de Valera
Irish Republic
Trish Republic
S. Davies Warfield
Seaboard Air Line
Dillon and Read
Northwest
Seattle
Portland
Palm Beach
Musem
Natural History
Asia
Mer
Langley
Wright Brothers
EXES
American Warehouse Co
C. Meet
Mitchell
Trail OF the Serpent
Edwards Photo
Miss Krebecca
Stickle
Ad & BE
AML As
Winsor LE Cat
T. W. Cotten
Broadway
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