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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1928

Page

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Nobile Seriously Ill After Italia Rescue at Spitzbergen

Gen Umberto Nobile, recently brought to base ship Citta Di Milano after Italia wreck off North East Land, is seriously ill from exposure and fatigue. Five companions and rescuers remain marooned. Amundsen and six others aboard a French seaplane are missing. Russian ice breaker Krassin and Norwegian pilots join search efforts as Nobile prays for the rescued and for his colleagues.

King’s Bay Spitzbergen Umberto Nobile Citta di Milano Italia North East Land Roald Amundsen Nobile Amundsen Norge Leif Dietrichsen Rene Guilbaud Riiser-Larsen Luetzow Holm Hobby Louise Boyd Krassin Virgo Bay Foyn Island Finn Malmgren Alberto Mariano Filippo Zapi

Tornado Kills Twelve in Krasnoyarsk Russia

A tornado struck Krasnoyarsk today killing twelve people and causing widespread damage across the city. Rescue teams battled debris as residents sought safety and authorities began damage assessments and emergency response.

Krasnoyarsk Russia

Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas region

Wednesday fair and warm in Amarillo and vicinity with generally fair conditions across West Texas and New Mexico. Unsettled north central areas, slight cooling west portions, above seasonal temperatures east of the Rockies, showers possible in upper Mississippi valley and Pacific coast regions.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico Issippi Valley Utah Mississippi Valley South Atlantic Middle Pacific Coast Rockies Beesens Yast

Stinnett Readies for Million Bushels of Wheat

Stinnett Texas pivots to a 1 000 000 bushels wheat season as Rock Island extends service to Grover and Liberal Kansas. Six elevators operate with a new water system study and a potential bond vote. A 25 000 bushel contract and a growing town plan accompany gas franchise moves.

Stinnett Castleberry North Plains City Commission D. N. Roberts Lubbock Rock Island D.L. McDonald Amarillo Hereford Amre O. P. Jones The Panhandle: Light -and Power Company

Veterans parade and flag raising planned in Amarillo

United Spanish War veterans American Legion and Foreign War veterans join delegates to the post office clerks and carriers convention for a big patriotic parade and flag raising this morning. About 1000 participants expected with the Amarillo Pastimers orchestra. Ira C. Barend urges all to assemble at the Legion Home Municipal auditorium by 8 45 o clock behind marshal Captain A Peterson who will present Judge Sam Motlow as MC. Mrs A L Ludden will sing patriotic songs.

United Spanish War Veterans American Legion The Amarillo Sergent Ira C. Barend Legion Home Municipal Auditorium A. Peterson Sam B. Motlow A. L. Ludden

Will Reorganize West Texas Chamber of Commerce

Wichita Falls chamber of commerce directors act to reorganize the West Texas chamber of commerce following president M Bourland’s July 1 statement proposing broad changes. The resolution endorses sweeping internal reorganization plans to reshape activities of the West Texas body.

Associated Press Wichita Falls Texas West Texas Chamber of Commerce Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce M. Bourland West Texas

Sooner Chief Justice Attacks Editor Over News Publication

Oklahoma City July 3 Chief Justice P Branson demanded that his name be kept out of the Oklahoma News edited by Carl C Magee The News had urged Branson's re election Magee was criticized for an editorial accusing Branson Mason and Riley of hurrying a court opinion Branson said he would not relinquish his rights as a citizen and warned Magee to stop publishing his name

Associated Press Oklahoma City P. Branson OkLahoma Supreme Court Today Oklahoma News Scripps-Howard Carl C. Magee Magee Fred Branson Judge Branson Branson Mason Riley

Brownsville Judge Won’t Put Bolters Names On Ballot

Judge Volney W. Taylor Cameron county Democratic chairman said he will not place the names of bolters on the Democratic primary ballot in the county. He referenced letters to bolting candidates including Tom Love Edith Wilmans and William E Hawkins and said the letters serve to notify them of their rights to protect their position.

Associated Press Brownsville Texas Volney W. Taylor Cameron County Tom Love Edith Wilmans William E. Hawkins Taylor

Curtis to Retain Seat in Senate

Senator Charles Curtis, Republican nominee for vice president, announced he would not resign his senate seat to run. He noted Harding did not resign Ohio senate seat until February after his election. The piece also describes Amarillo fair events with fireworks and entertainment details for visitors.

Associated Press Providence R. IL Charles Curtis Senate Harding Ohio

All-States Reunion and Free Barbecue at Harding's Ranch

July 4 1928 at Harding's Ranch hosts a grand all day event by the Tri State Fair Assn with barbecue serving by John Snyder and Bill Adams Norris Ewing and A A Meredith on the serving committee Officials urge attendance as roads widen and parking expands Highlights include band contest invocations patriotic address an o ratorical and humorous debates bronco busting softball games old fiddler contest airplane stunt and night fireworks with dancing and fishing activities. program ends with closing notes by B E Emmett and R D Rogers

John Snyder Bill Adams Harding Tri-State Fair Association Norris Ewing A. A. Meredith A. I. Meredith George Bryant L. HE. Smith R. Thomson Crowe and Cowan Globe-News Frank Turner A. B. Hall C. H. Loyd Robert H. Gray Bill Lampe LDU Tri-State Fair Ass'n Bob Emmett Ross D. Rogers

All-States Reunion Facts and Details

Weather will be fair and warm and roads are in fine condition. The event handles 1,000 cars per hour. Admission is 80 cents for adults, 25 cents for children 6 to 12, under six free. Includes entertainment and barbecue with beef beans bread and coffee. Bring containers and baskets and stay all day. Registration starts on arrival at state headquarters Desh perage suka who. Transportation with hourly Yellow Cab service from 8 o'clock leaves Amarillo hotel for 75 cents each way. Headquarters near Brink of Harding's lake.

Yellow Cab Company Amarillo Hotel W. E. Bosche Chicago Tex Thornton Thornton Groom Boys Jesse Desh Perage Suka Harding’s Lake

Proclamation by Amarillo Mayor Calls July 4 Observances

Lee Bivins proclaims nationwide independence day observance in Amarillo urging citizens to cease work and join in proper festivities to honor forefathers and support the Declaration of Independence. Notes date July 4 1928 and calls for public celebration.

Lee Bivins Amarillo

Airport bond issue debated at city commission meeting

City commission postponed action another week on a plan to combine a municipal airport project with a subway bond. Mayor Lee Bivins said big taxpayers favor a $200,000 to $300,000 package for underpasses and viaducts, with $100,000 for the airport, though both issues would appear separately on the ballot.

Lee Bivins Amarillo Santa Ie East Third Street Panhandle Rock Island Railroad Santa Fe and Rock Island Liberal Lines 7. H. Evans

Texas postal workers gather for 32nd letter carriers and 9th clerks conventions

Post office carriers and clerks from across Texas converge for the Texas Association of Letter Carriers and Texas Federation of Post Office Clerks conventions. More than 600 delegates fill hotels while busy plans include a buffalo barbecue at Harding's ranch for 1,000 attendees. Local hosts from Houston to Galveston attend with families. speeches by W H Mercer and Thomas L Flaherty. A joint meeting is slated in Municipal.

Texas Texas Association of Letter Carriers Texas Federation of Post Office Clerks Houston Galveston Harding D. V. Baker Clerks’ Auxiliary John W. Parks Ladies’ Auxiliary W. H. Mercer Earle B. Mayfield

Democratic Texas figures urge party unity to reform committees

Jed Ci Adama, Democratic national committeeman for Texas, asked D W Wilcox to convene the state Democratic executive committee to perfect a statewide organization of loyal Democratic committeemen. He denounced Hoover Democrats and warned of race and prohibition issues under a Republican win, urging cohesion in support of party platform and nominees.

Associated Dallas Jed Ci Adama Texas D. W. Wilcox Democratic Executive Committee Democratic Party Mr. Adams Hoover Democrats House of Liberty Adams South

Governor Candidate Explainings on Bolting Pact View

Judge William E Hawkins Breckinridge explains how a Democratic candidate in Texas could be loyal to the national ticket while remaining pledged to the state primary. The discussion follows a prior decision and reflects on party obedience and political strategy.

Austin Texas William E. Hawkins Brecksenridge

Classified Columns Offer Daily Home Office Deals

All time buying and selling opportunities fill these classified columns with items for home and office. Real chances to save and make money are presented daily for readers to profit from.

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