07 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1912
Page
1
On July 6 Mexican rebel authorities announced a coastal campaign targeting Guaymas and other Pacific ports to seize ammunition from foreign sources. They plan to move south along the shore toward Mexico City to unite with Zaapata forces, while Juarez is proclaimed the rebel capital. General Orozco Sr. expects his son to arrive soon if plans hold.
Reports from Chihuahua dated July 6 note main columns of the Mexican Federal army have not reached the area yet. Thirteen troop trains and two cavalry troops were seen near Santa Eulalie, south of the region, with limited damage as rebels evacuated after a brief skirmish and ore confiscations were reported.
In Fort Worth on July 6 a King Ranch shipment to Brazil via Galveston included 52 yearling Shorthorn bulls from J F Hovenkamp Son of Fort Worth. Three thousand King Ranch breeding cattle were Herefords and Durhams destined for Murdo Mackenzie’s big Texas ranch where he serves as manager.
In Wichita Falls Texas more than one hundred men signed the charter to launch the Young Men's Publicity League of Wichita Falls. Directors were elected and a membership campaign was planned. The organization will be run and directed by young men with financial backing from many older citizens.
Washington July 6 Mrs A G Barber widow of the asphalt king died tonight on the Congressional Limited returning from New York. The train left Baltimore as the conductor discovered she was dead. She was traveling alone.
In Stockholm at the world's Olympic Games a new global record was set. In the sixteenth heat of the 100 metre sprint J F Lippencott of the University of Pennsylvania finished in 10 8 5 seconds, surpassing Jarvis who held the London 1908 mark at 10 4 5 seconds.
Special to Daily News from Plainview Texas July 6 visitors at the water carnival showed interest in Col Smyth's irrigated track farm with Bermuda onions and a grape vineyard. Attendees praised the onions as among the best seen in the region and noted the heavy loads of grapes and wine.
In Dallas Judge R H Buck presided over a trespass to try title suit between Dr J G McLean and Dr J D Covert over a six inch wide strip on Hemphill Street. Mediation led to a settlement with guttering and fence adjustments. case dismissed as amicable adjustment reached.
Special to News from Lubbock Texas reports the Southern Amusement Company will visit next week for a Firemen's Carnival. Part of receipts will benefit the local fire department toward buying better firefighting equipment.
Governor ilven and Senator elect Ollie James say the Wilson nominating speech will occur at the Wilson home lawn at 2 pm on August. James promises Democratic harmony while Wilson reviews the Baltimore platform and Underwood expresses support for Wilson's presidential bid as the campaign nears. A separate Massachusetts case adjourns as the Dakota man seeks to prove his relation to the Daniel Russell estate and a share of the fortune.
Washington July 6 The final stage in the Lorimer investigation over his Illinois Senate election bid opened with a general debate. A vote was expected on July 5 but delayed, with no clear forecast for the outcome as the long inquiry nears its end.
Dallas July 6 firm members of C. D. ooh ahha preparing for city hall redesign and conference with City Commissioner planning Thursday or Friday. New Yorker Weds at Oxford London July 6 Francis Hartman Markee married Miss Mariella York Powell at All Souls College Oxfor
Hundreds of young Ramsey supporters gathered in Dallas to back Judge W Pr. Ramsey in the Texas gubernatorial race. Delegates arrived from the Panhandle, Orange, Texarkana, and El Paso as optimism ran high for a decisive victory.
Mrs. Buck Sams, a sixteen year old Plainview resident and former Easier Mitchell, died when a Hudson 30 overturned west of Plainview injuring seven others. The funeral, led by Rev. De J B Gates, was held at the Baptist Church.
Plainview Texas July 8 E Dowden pioneer orchardist reports the South Plains fruit crop will be excellent this year Irrigation yields 180 acres of young bearing trees mostly apples will produce about 000 bushels this season
Roosevelt signals a Progressive keynote for a new party campaign. He promises an uncompromising platform and a full program to present to voters in November. The national convention call is prepared and set to be released next Monday.
The progressive Republican party plans a countywide formation with a meeting at Terrell & Terrell. William L. Stiles, linked to Roosevelt, says the agenda includes a general organization to harmonize with the progressive element.
The Rt. Rev. J. P. Lynch bishop of Dallas arrives in Amarillo to officiate at masses and confirmations at Sacred Heart Church. He will preach in the evening and administer the sacrament of confirmation. A public reception is planned Friday to meet the bishop during his two week visit.
Preparations completed for the National Municipal League annual convention to meet in Los Angeles for four days starting Monday. notable speakers include Governor Miram Johnson of California Mrs Caroline Bartlett Crane of Kalamazoo Mich Professor William Bennett Moore of Harvard University and Clinton Rogers Woodruff of Philadelphia.
The Minnesota Progressive Republican League governing board endorsed Woodrow Wilson in a unanimous resolution. It opposed forming a third party now and asserted progressives can support a progressive candidate already nominated who will carry out progressive principles.
Special to Daily News reports the Texico Cut-Off grading party is about 25 miles out setting grade stakes. Delays in right‑of‑way deeds hinder progress as engineers secure needed deeds and survey markers along the western segment of the Sub County route.
Thousands of teachers from across the United States arrive as the National Education Association begins its golden jubilee convention in Chicago. Three National Council of Education sessions start the events with delegates hosted by fifty churches. Carrol Pearse of Milwaukee leads speakers along with former presidents Thomas W. Bicknell and James M. Greenwood.
Uncertain Sunday forecast with yesterday’s temperature data and sparse numbers. The report shows a maximum around 92 and a minimum near 62, but many characters are garbled leaving partial values and unreadable segments.
The Associated Press report from Washington notes California and Texas areas with cloud cover, heat, and scattered threats of rain. Regional towns including Denison Sulphur Springs Greenville McKinney and Fort Worth experience varying cloudiness with hot conditions.
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