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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1930

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Gore Is Back In Lead In Oklahoma Runoff Race

Oklahoma City July 31 The August 12 runoff features Thomas Gore against C J Wrightsman for the U S Senate and William H Murray versus Frank Buttram for the governorship. Early returns show Gore leading Wrightsman 65 528 to 65 029 in 8108 of 3338 precincts with Murray ahead of Buttram by more than 60 000 votes. Other leaders include Henry S Johnston Lee Cruce and J B A Robertson as the field narrows. Final totals expected near 340 000 votes.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla United States Thomas P. ¢Ore Oklahoma Senate Statehood C. J. Wrightsman Tulsa William H. Murray House of Representatives Bolivia Frank Buttram Gore Wrightsman Henry S. Johnston Lee Cruce J. B. A. Robertson Murray Buttram E. B Howard M. E. Trapp Howard Trapp

Five Juarez Officials Arrested After Gubernatorial Probe

In Juarez across the Rio Grande, mayor Gustavo Flores city secretary Alejandro Fallinger and three aldermen were arrested as martial law was declared in the city. Lt Col Ignacio L Campos led police with two soldier squads amid a Propriety probe into interference with voting linked to defeated governor candidate Manuel Prieto. Patricinio Candelario remained unserved out of town.

Associated Press EL Paso Chihuahua Mexico Juarez Rio Grande Ignacio L. Campos Francisco del Arcos Gustavo Flores Jose Motta Carlos Austin B. Gardea Valentian Fuentes Alejandro Fallinger Patricinio Candelario Francisco Figueroa Juarez Penal Court Romulo Escobar Manuel Prieto Escobar Prieto Andres Padilla

Early Panhandle Photos From Plainview Unearthed By Society

Special to The News from Canyon reports the Panhandle Plains Historical Society Museum gains two 1897 Plainview photos loaned by Judge L. Gough of Amarillo. One shows an 1893 Dimmitt hotel moved to Plainview by eight wagons, guided by 32 horses, and hauled by freighter R. M. Irick. The other captures Plainview’s west square circa 1897 with a row of small frame stores and the two story Central Hotel among them.

Plainview Canyon Dimmitt Texas Bedford Land and Townsite Company J. H. Wayland R. M.irick Hale County Central Hotel M. B. Fowle Trick

R-100 Near Port Quebec Preparations Ahead of Landing

Flying field officials announced the dirigible R-100 would not be moored until tomorrow morning at St Hubert Airport Quebec. The craft was expected to arrive over the airport around midnight EST but would circle the field for a morning cruise before docking.

Associated Press ST. Hubert Airfort Quebec

Tri State Fair adds new entertainment form show

Filbur C. Hawk, president of ItiState Fair, oversees a varied program at the Tri-State Fair promising athletics, circus, carnival attractions, music, and fine arts. A new form of entertainment aims to provide an ever varied experience for Mahandle residents, aligning with the fair’s broader offerings.

Filbur C. Hawk ItiState Fair Mahandle Tri-State Lubor C. Hawk

Burglary Suspects Held After St Francis Breakin

Four youths and a woman were held in Potter county jail on burglary charges after an attempted break in at St Francis. The proprietor awoke to find them inside and alerted deputies. Bonds were set at 1000 dollars each. Suspects named Mrs Louis Gaynor and youths Harry Thomas B Gray John Gerrennett and F W Tate.

St. Francis Potter County Fred Klinke J. W. Minter Louis

Oklahoma to Texas Grain Rates Suspended by ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission halted new grain rates from Rock Island stations in Western Oklahoma to Texas destinations that were to start August 1, 1930. The commission found the increases would harm the public and deferred the rates until February 1, 1931, ordering a hearing on the proposed rise with an unspecified date.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Today Rock Island Oklahoma Texas Affiliated Lines

Amarillo Election Today for Commissioner Runoff

Polls open at 8 AM in eight Amarillo precincts for a runoff to fill the city commission vacancy after Lester Stone's resignation. Candidates W N Twaddell and M Ernest Smith appear on the ballot in order. J W Goff was eliminated July 8. Approximately 1,000 votes cast. polls close at 7 PM with no changes in voting locations or officials.

Amarillo Lester Stone W. N.twaddell M. Ernest Smith J. W. Goff City Commission

Trucker’s Narrow Escape From Head On Collision

James C. Phillips, a truck driver, was driving along Fillmore Street when a Ford suddenly appeared from nowhere. He swerved left and collided with a Magnolia Petroleum gasoline truck coming toward him, badly damaging his engine and cutting his head on the windshield. he is noted as no longer having a truck to drive.

James C. Phillips Mr. Phillips Fillmore Street Magnolia Petroleum Company Phillips Phillip

Mayfield Not For Sterling Mayfield Not For Sterling

In Dallas on July 31 the Texas election bureau reported 809,930 votes cast in the Democratic primary with Miriam A Ferguson leading Ross Sterling by 67,566. Ferguson had 234,101 votes to Sterling’s 166,635 as returns came in from all counties and 193 completed. Former Gov James E Ferguson announced a run-off campaign start for Mrs Ferguson on August 7 at Cooper Delta county. Sterling planned a speaking itinerary. Jed Adams, Dallas national committeeman, said he would back Sterling while Earle B Mayfield said he would not support Sterling and criticized highway commission expenditures. Sterling replied he did not seek Mayfield’s support.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Election Bureau Miriam A. Ferguson Ross Sterling Ferguson James E. Ferguson Cooper Delta County Jed Adams Sterling Jed Adams Texas National Democratic Jim Young Kaufman Earle B. Mayfield United States Highway Commission Mayfield

Finest Panhandle horses set for Saturday show

Thirty five of the Panhandle’s best blooded horses from East and Southwest shows are housed at Tri-State Fairgrounds for Saturday night’s Midsummer Horse Show. Wilbur C. Hawk, fair president, predicts a standout display and challenges rival shows. The 7:30 PM event stresses prompt arrivals to showcase the top entries. A New Mexico delegation led by Senator Sam Bratton, Albuquerque Mayor Clyde Tingley, and others will attend, adding regional significance to the program.

Panhandle East Southwest Tri-State Fairgrounds Wilbur C. Hawk New Mexico Sam Bratton Clyde Tingley Albuquerque Mike Kirk A ~ Go Howard

Own Your Home Exposition Opens in Wolflin Estates

The $20 000 home project is underway and exhibition space is contracted for the Own Your Home Exposition in Wolflin Estates. Expected to draw thousands from the Panhandle, the event showcases home construction, gas and electrical appliances, furniture, radios, and a free display for all ages with prize giveaways by local merchants.

Wolflin Estates Panhandle

Pioneer Texas Cattleman Samuel Sample Dies in Dallas

Samuel Marion Sample, a 79 year old pioneer Texas cattleman, died at his Dallas home today July 31.

Pioneer Associated Press Dallas Samuel Marion Sample Texas

Should Claim Horse Show Boxes

Those who reserved boxes for the Midsummer Horse Show should redeem their orders today. High demand for box seats means unredeemed boxes by Saturday morning when the board opens will be resold unless other arrangements are made. Grandstand reservations sold well Thursday as the board moved to City Drug.

City Drug Ae 1

City employe loses arm in underpass accident

Sam Farris city employee lost his left arm in an underpass mishap on East Third Street Thursday afternoon. A truck backing down the hill crushed him between the truck and a power shovel brace, severing his arm twice. He was rushed to St Anthony's Hospital and later amputated near the shoulder. doctors reported no great internal injury risk. Farris, of North Fourth and Grand, was among two colleagues near the shovel at the time.

Sam Farris East Third Street Farris St. Anthony’s Hospital Boxwell C. K. Salmon Salmon C. D. Jones North Fourth Grand Street

Arrest of deputy with gun near governor in Mexico City

An Agua Calientes dispatch to La Prenza reports state deputy Ernesto Fagoaga was arrested while hiding with a gun as Governor Rafael Quevedo was to pass. Fagoaga was said to be intoxicated. The state legislature adjourned its session.

Associated Press Mexico City Agua Calientes la Prenza Today Ernesto Fagoaga Rafael Quevedo Fagoaga Bss

Yangtze gunboats protect U.S. interests as rebels advance

United States gunboat Panay was ordered to move up the Yangtze to safeguard American lives and property as Communist forces push toward key inland cities. Pulos and Oahu already patrolled the upper river, while Changsha faced looting and clashes with the Palos. Communists moved toward Hankow, Wuchang, and Yangling, with foreign zones tightening security.

United Press Washington United States Panay Han Yangtze River Cinglingtow Navy Department Pulos Oahu Yangtze Chinglington Palos F Changsha Shanghai China Changsha Hankow Wuchang Hanyang King Kiang Kuling Palos Appsase B.D. Tisdale Baltimore Liang River Hupeh Hunan Peking- Hankow

Want ads ease up unused articles collection

A concise note hints that items left unsold or unused can be liquidated more readily through want ads. The text suggests checking the unused articles collection in Ee ved OD for potential quick sale or disposal strategies. It emphasizes the efficiency of classified advertising in moving inventory.

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