West Texas Chamber outlines regional project plan
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce proposes a district wide plan to push regional activity. Maury Hopkins, in District 1 centered on Pampa, would oversee a referendum via district directors and local offices to approve a regional oil industry initiative. The aim is to accelerate action under executive board approval, with strong focus on Panhandle needs and West Texas interests.
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West
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Pampa
Maury Hopkins
Plainview
Hopkins
Panhandle
Suphore
Texas
West Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Vdistrict
Stamford
Ibtaft
Drastic bill on dry order planned in DC
A harsh measure is being planned in the District of Columbia as part of a proposed dry order. The action aims to restrict alcohol access and impose strict controls in the capital, signaling a sweeping policy shift.
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District OF Columbia
Senate Debates Beer Relief Amid Prohibition Fight
In Washington on January 23 the senate opened debate on a beer amendment to relief bills. The Howell bill proposes four percent beer and life imprisonment for violators, with police power to search homes. Senators debated its reach, noting Wickersham commission guidance and opposition from many wets. New repeal advocates Morrow and Bulkley may enter the debate.
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Washington
Senate
Columbia
Wickersham Commission
Howell
Nebraska
Tydings
Mary Jad
Bingham
Connecticut
Watson
Indiana
Wets
Bareh
Idaho
Smoot
Utah
Ie Senate
Mitehsit
Wickersham
District of Columbia
Morrow
New Jersey
Bulkley
Ohio
Brady to Surrender After Conviction for Stenographer Killing
John W. Brady, ex civil appeals court justice, under a two year eight month term for killing a stenographer, left his Austin home with his wife and headed toward Dallas county authorities to surrender. Trial in Austin ended in a hung jury. Dallas convicted him after an insanity-based defense. A higher court overruled his appeal.
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Austin
Texas
John W. Brady
Civil Appeals Court
Dallas
Brady
Times Want Ads Offer Time Saving Home Equipment
Household chores lag behind with outdated gear and rising effort. The Want Ads reveal bargains on vacuum cleaners washing machines and other appliances to ease work and speed daily routines.
Gray County still raid finds no liquor jars
Officers raided a tenant farm six miles northwest of Pampa seeking illegal whiskey operations. The renter reported a still had been removed the day before and that Gray County was too hot for the business. Found were still apparatus but the mash was poured out and no incriminating jars remained.
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Gray County
Pampa
Move 5 Made to Oust Lew Wentz in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City reports reveal Governor Murray plans to remove Lew Wentz oil magnate from state highway posts. An enabling measure empowers the governor to designate board chairs at will, heightening tension between Murray and Wentz. Wentz, who has donated his salary to the crippled children's hospital, drew praise for his service during two years in office.
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Oklahoma
City
Wili. Murray
Lew Wentz
Milionaire Republican
Henderson
Haskell County
Murray
Wentz
Get” Wentz
W. J Holloway
Crippled Children's Hospital
Wents
Medical Board
University of Oklahoma Regents
Earth Tremors Reported Across Mexican States
Reports from Mexico City say a strong earthquake was felt in several states last night, following the January 14 Oaxaca quake that killed 114 and destroyed towns. Panic spread and many residents spent the night outdoors.
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Mexico City
Oahaca
Barber Birth Announced for Carl Norman
Mr and Mrs Carl Barber announce the birth of a son weighing seven pounds at 414 West Browning The newborn has been named Carl Norman and is reported in good health as of the notice date.
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Carl Barber
West Browning
Carl Norman
Jury Returns Verdict After Extended Time
Clara's secretary is declared guilty of grand theft after a lengthy jury deliberation. The court delivered the verdict following an extended trial session, with prosecutors alleging a substantial misappropriation of funds. The defendant faces potential sentencing.
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Clara
Clemency Urged After One Count Conviction
Daisy De Boer found guilty on one grand theft count for an $825 fur coat purchase on October 28, 1930, tied to her time with the screen’s “it” girl. Jury recommends clemency. other counts not guilty. sentencing set for January 26. bail denied.
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Los Angeles
Daisy de Boe
Clark Bow
Mins de Boe
Jury Upholds Death Penalty in Hospital Murder
In Oklahoma City on January 23 a jury sentenced 48 year old A M Harris to death for the murder of 62 year old Ed Martin at University Hospital last August. Harris, estranged from his wife, shot Martin as he sat by Mrs Morris's bed.
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Oklahoma City
A. M. Harris
Harris
Ed Martin
Martin
Hopes Rise for Tariff Aid to Limit Oil Imports
Independent oil operators gain encouragement as Ralph Arnold reports Hoover and Wilbur do not oppose industry relief measures. He cites a conference where officials indicated no administration stance against congressional action to curb foreign petroleum. War Secretary Hurley had previously shown no firm position on the rarity proposal.
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Washington
Ralph Arnold
Los Angeles
Caliornia
Hoover
Wilbur
Hurley
War on bootleggers declared by Gray County sheriff
Gray County High Sheriff Len L Blanseet and deputies announced a war on prohibition violators with a night of raids in the city and surrounding countryside. A Finley Banks raid led to one arrest as 13 half-gallon jars of whiskey were found in an unlocked shack, accessed through a window. Officers also found an abandoned distillery under a Finley Banks barn, a dugout with concrete walls and multiple rooms, still remnants, and vent pipes. Distillery likely built two years ago. key findings included electric vents and slush pits. no whiskey recovered there. The raids were led by Sheriff Blayscot and Deputies Belcher and Garner, with District Attorney Alfred and County Attorney Wilkie assisting.
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Gray County
Len L.blanseet
Lett
Finley-Banks
Sheritt Blayscot
Warren Belcher
Clyde Garner
Raymond Alfred
Sherman Wilkie
Man Shot by Irate Husband in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City report says Clarence O. His was shot by an irate husband in his wife’s room. He was under guard at a local hospital in serious condition with a boot wound to the shoulder and another in the wrist. He is held for investigation in connection with an attempted automobile theft at Shawnee.
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Oklahoma City
Clarence O. His
Palice
Shawnee
Hull
Armour resigns post as Armour and Company official
Chicago January 23 1914 Philip D Armour resigns as first vice president and director of Armour and Company. He cites no alternative under current circumstances and notes his long association with the Armour family and thousands of employees ending after nearly seventeen years of service. The move came hours after T George Lee was elected president to succeed the late FP Edzon White.
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Chicago
Philip D. Armour
Armour and Company
Mr. Armour
T. George Lee
Armour and Co
Edzon White
Armour
Homage Paid Quinn At Last Services
Lubbock January 23 funeral services for L Herbert Quinn publisher of the Avalanche Journal were held at First Presbyterian Church at 2 30 pm. Dr Jack M Loewis praised him as a community benefactor and rising newspaper leader before the service. Quinns body was later sent to Terre Haute Indiana for burial.
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Lubbock
L. Herbert Quinn
Avalanche-Journal
First Presbyterian Church
Burin
Terre Haute
Tnd
Quinn
Jack M
Anderton
Bagot
Mr. Quinn
Gray county road bond plan approved amid talks on routing
Gray County citizens vote in a courthouse meeting to approve a countywide road bond project while delaying final approval on the LeFors to Highway 66 route. Officials cite revised costs for highways 38 152 and 75 totaling 1.76 million with county share 722 600 and an 800 000 bond to cover contingencies.
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Gray County
Alanreed
LeFors
McLean
C. S. Rice
M. D. Bentley
Mr. Rice
Bentley
Tom Rose
Chamber of Commerce
Pampa
State Highway Department
Rose
Gibb Gilchrist
Gilchrist
P. S. Bailey
Bailey
Gucchrist
Ardmore Detective Killed In Sedan Shooting
Ardmore Okla Jan 23 a speedIng sedan dumped the body of Buddy Moorhead an Ardmore detective who was being questioned after a chase. The killer fled east toward Madill through Oklahoma and into Texas as witnesses saw a body tossed from the car after gunfire. The suspect described as light haired and about six feet tall fled toward the Red River.
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Ardmore
Okla
Buddy Moorhead
Oklahoma
Texas
Moorhead
Madill
Here
Cany
Red River
Fur Buyer Robbed Of Pelts On Road
In Burnet Texas on Wednesday night two men in a roadster stopped fur buyer Hubbard Miller, of Belton and J W Thompson and son, at gunpoint and stole 600 to 700 fur pelts from his car on the road between Burnet and Lampasas. Miller, driving toward Belton, was forced to continue to Lampasas as the robbers loaded the pelts and fled. Sheriff A F Ray led the manhunt.
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Burnet
Texas
A.F. Ray
Hubbard Miller
J. W. Thompson and Son
Belton
Lampasas
Miler
Burnett
Miller
Lamipasas
Will Rogers In Fort Worth For Red Cross Tour
Will Rogers, famed cowboy humorist, arrives in Fort Worth after visiting drought areas in Arkansas. He plans speeches for Red Cross relief in Austin and may fly home to Claremore, with Capt. Frank Hawks joining the high speed tour through Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
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Fort Worth
Will Rogers
Cowboy Himerist
Southwest
Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas
National Red Cross
Austin
Claremore
Okla
Texas
Oklahoma
Rogers
Frank Hawks
Weather Outlook for Regions in Oklahoma and Texas
Partly cloudy and mild in Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday. East Texas will be mostly cloudy with possible showers in the south portion and slightly warmer readings. West Texas remains partly cloudy with little temperature change for Saturday and Sunday.
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Oklahoma
Texas
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