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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1924

Page

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Eli Curtis May Die of Wounds and Cook Arrested

At Engman Cafe in Marion Lewis, a cook, was arrested after allegedly stabbing Eli Curtis, son of T A Curtis and grandson of Dr E A Johnston. Curtis was rushed to Northwest Texas Hospital with a severed artery and deep back wound. doctors reported he was precarious between life and death early this morning.

Eli Curtis Cook T. A. Curtis Jackson E. A. Johnston Engman Polk Street Marion Lewis Curtis Lewis Northwest Texas Johnston Amarillo High

Royal box to include Maj Gen Bullard at polo games

Major General Robert L. Bullard of the U S Army is named as one of the Americans who will sit in the prince's box during the polo games, part of a delegation of noted guests invited to attend the event.

Robert L. Bullard

Ferguson vows to remove Klan members from Texas posts

Mrs Miriam Ferguson of Temple, Democratic nominee for governor, says no Ku Klux Klan member will be appointed to Texas capital posts and current officeholders known to be members must resign. She endorses legislation against masking and for public Klan membership registration, tying her primary win to a mandate for action.

Ann Luther Sues Jack White Over Shine Promise In Los Angeles

A cheerful photo caption notes Ann Luther suing Jack White the young millionaire for 100000 dollars in Los Angeles. Luther claims White failed to make her shine like a star as promised.

Atk Ann Luther Jack White Los Angeles

Ratification Meeting Planned for Miriam Ferguson in Temple

Plans moved quickly for a Friday night ratification and forget it meeting in Temple city park honoring Miriam Ferguson Democratic nominee for Texas governor. Speakers include Barry Miller Dan Moody Carl Hardin with introductions by local citizens. two bands from Elks and Cameron to perform. Ferguson rested after a day of telegrams from across the country.

Temple Re Associated Press Temple Miriam Ferguson Texas Barry Miller Dallas Dan Moody Taylor Carl C. Hardin Stephenville Elks Cameron

Neff vows Austin bone dry under new liquor edict

Governor Pat Neff announced a stringent dry policy for Austin after a conference with law enforcement officials. The plan targets hotels drug stores and physicians issuing liquor prescriptions and will deploy rangers and secret service to enforce the measure starting Monday. Officials expect the city to remain dry through the Democratic platform convention.

Associated Press Austin Pat Neff Travis County Secret Service Neff

Daily News leads Panhandle election returns coverage

The Daily News provided extensive Saturday election precinct and Panhandle governor returns, plus 25 county details, in a price saving two-paper combo with The Amarillo Evening Post. It touts reliability, local focus, and the advertising reach of Amarillo’s big daily papers.

Would Remove Restriction on Ferguson

Temple Texas August 25 Sug gestion that the nomination of Mrs Miriam Ferguson as Democratic candidate for governor obligated the state to remove all disqualifications against her husband James Ferguson for mer governor from holding office were contained in a message she received today. The suggestion was in a message from James A Harley former adjutant general who said he stood ready to work toward removing the disqualifications against Mr Ferguson. He also congratulated Mrs Ferguson on her success on wresting Texas from the control of secret mob rule. One message today was signed W W Graves chief justice of the supreme court of Missouri and said Your race shows what women can do when they give thought to real questions of state rather than petty matters The state of Texas is to be congratulated. Another signed W C Braxton former governor of Alabama read Congratulations on your victory over hooded bolshevism and for constitutional government. Many telegrams contained good wishes and offers of support among them being one from John M Mathis Sr of Houston who supported Mrs Ferguson s opponent Felix Robertson and another from J B Cranfill of Dallas well known prohibition worker. Had Good Rest Mrs Ferguson obtained a good night s rest and shopped for groceries this morning. Speaking of the telegrams which continue to come to her she said Looks like Jim thinks more of me or that he s a little jealous Why he wants to read every telegram I get and he comes around patting me on the head and saying nice things just like he used to a long time ago when he was trying to be elected for the first time. That was when he was running for husband without opposition she said with a laugh. Speaking seriously she said the many messages made her happy and added If I can keep John and support of all the leaders of Texas I know I can make the state a good governor.

Prest Temple Texas Miriam Ferguson James FE. Ferguson Tocay James A. Harley Ferguson John M. Mathis Sr Houston John

Independent Candidate Files Petition for 87th District

Austin Aug 25 A A Dodd filed with the secretary of State his petition as an independent candidate for Representative from the 87th district which includes Brewster Terrell Valverde Kinney and Maverick counties.

Associated Press Austin A. A. Dodd Secretary of State Brewster, Terrell, Valverde, Kinney Maverick

Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas Regions

Amarillo and vicinity show generally fair weather Tuesday with more clouds and warmer temperatures. West Texas and Panhandle expect partly cloudy skies with possible local showers in the far west, slightly warmer conditions. Western New Mexico similar with modest temperature rise and light cloudiness.

Amarillo West Texas Panhandle New Mexico P. m Caxeses

Italian Airmen Rescued After Hope Was Lost

US Cruiser Richmond rescued Italian aviator Lieutenant Locatelli and three companions after a 2 hour drift in the North Atlantic off Greenland. The damaged plane was destroyed by fire. Locatelli and crew were aboard the Richmond en route toward Labrador to continue the flight from Ivigtut to Labrador.

Associated Press Richmond Locatelli Labrador Lowell H. Smith Erik Nelson Ivigtut Iceland Greenland Smith Nelson Cape Harwell Willis Pinkston

Tropical storm disrupts North Carolina coast

Tropical storm sweeping from the Bahamas reaches the North Carolina coast. Norfolk warns shipping as 150 miles south of Cape Hatteras at noon. Ocracoke reports partial flooding and downed wires while Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach seek safety. No loss of life reported.

Associated Press Raleigh N. C Bahamas North Carolina Norfolk Weather Bureau Wireless Cape Hatteras Beaufort Cape Henry Atlantic City N. J Wilmington Wrightsville Beach Ocracoke Island Ocracoke Washington

Hardin Leading Greer For Senate In Six District

Special to The News from Dallas Aug 24 reports J R Hardin ahead 15068 to 13861 for state senator in the sixth district based on incomplete returns from four counties and complete returns from one. Other district results include K C Marshall 9949 and J D Parnell 9865 in the twenty third district with Knox and Young counties not reporting, Roy Coffee 447 and Eugene Miller 4798 in the twenty second district with Denton Jack and Montague not reporting, and P Y BR Ward 7876 and J W Stollen 8614 in the twelfth district with Wood Johnson and Somervell not reporting.

Newa Dallas J. R. Hardin J. T. Greer Texas Election Bureau Greer Hardin K. C. Marshall J. D. Parnell Knox Young Roy Coffee Eugene Miller Denton Jack Montague Ellis and Hill PY. BR Ward J. W. Stollen Wood Johnson and Somervell

Acting head named for Denton Industrial School

Denton August 25 Dean E Vernon White was appointed acting president of the College of Industrial Arts by the board of regents until a permanent successor to the late Dr F M Bralley is named The board said the school will open as planned September 22 with advance enrollments indicating a larger attendance this fall than ever before

Associated Press Denton E. Vernon White College of Industrial Arts Board of Regents F. M. Bralley

Prince of Wales Not Mixing Much on Berengaria

On board the SS Berengaria the Prince of Wales avoids outsiders and stays close to his party. He has generally spoken only with members of his own group when seen in public rooms or on deck, despite other passengers’ efforts to reach him.

Associated’ Press Prince of Wales New York

Sheriff demands recount after Saturday runoff vote

Sheriff Less Whitaker, defeated by Wiley Pollard by 18 votes, sought a county recount following a Saturday runoff. A fire in a cloth ballot sack at Precinct 2 city hall delayed the counting, but officials reported no ballots were harmed. Witnesses noted the box's metal flap and lack of air may have contributed to smoldering. Whitaker said he would pursue an official recount for justice to himself and his supporters.

City Hall Less Whitaker Whitaker Wiley Pollard Grover B. Hill

Ratified Tausann Treaty Passes Chamber by Vote

PARIS August 25 The chamber of deputies tonight ratified the Tausann¢ Treaty after a fourteen hour byte. The vote was 410 to 171.

Paris Chamber of Deputies

Telephone workers hold second district meeting in Amarillo

Panhandle members of the Texas Independent Telephone Association meet at the Amarillo Hotel on Wednesday with 75 to 100 expected. St B Still of Tyler presides and will speak at the traffic conference. George McQuaid of Dallas and Miss Edna Hickey of Amarillo are on the program. Morning and afternoon sessions feature talks on maintenance, public information, and telephone procedures, plus a joke contest with prizes.

Panhandle Texas Independent Telephone Association Amarillo St. B. Still Tyler George Meqinard Texas Public Service Information Bureau of Dallas Texas Press Association Edna Hickey Southwestern Bell Telephone O Longhorn Club Texas John W. Pace Haskell Telephone Company Haskell C. G. Gardner Kellog Switchboard & Supply Co Nocona Puble George McQuaid Texas Public Service Information Buggan Dallas F. H. Clark Clayton- Texline Telephone Exchange Clayton Kh. B. Still Laumccheon Edna Vickey Southwestern Bell Telesphone Company Box

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