Farmer-Labor Exe Cutive Committee Charged Betrayal
St Paul July 11 William Mahoney chief organizer of the recent national farmer labor convention charged that the party's executive committee betrayed the convention by endorsing Foster and Gitlow for president and vice president on a workers ticket He said the committee acted outside its authority and represents only itself Mahoney predicted La Follette would gain support from farmer labor elements in the northwest and refused a seat on the committee.
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Anc
ST. Paul
Minn
William Mahoney
National Farmer-Labor
William Z. Foster
Benjamin Gitlow
Workers’ Party
National Farmer-Labor Party
Foster and Gitlow
Mahoney
Erin Dereiadine
la Follette
Northwest
McAdoo Breaks Silence at Follies Night
William Gibbs McAdoo, previously noncommittal about a campaign, appears at the Folies stage in New York with Will Rogers. He says he will go to Europe with his family for a short diversion and urges Democrats to unite after the convention to elect a Democrat. The moment drew an ovation for both McAdoo and the comedian.
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Associated Press
New York
William Gibbs McAdoo
Will Rogers
New Amsterdam Theatre
Europe
Insane Sailor Takes Command of Booze Ship
The rum runner Annie S. limped into Sydney harbor as police answered distress signals. Insane sailor Lewis Quilleon of St Pierre mutinied aboard armed with an axe and chisel, drove crew below, set fire, and wounded Captain White before police overpowered him and the crew reached safety.
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Associated Press
Sydney
Annie S
Lewis Quilleon
St. Pierre
Miquilleon
Captain White
White
Quilleon
Cadot Strait
Better Days With Davis Slogan Proposed by Court Official
John A. Goodman, clerk of the court of appeals in Bankfort Kentucky, suggested the Democratic party adopt the campaign slogan Better days with Davis as a reply to the Republican Keep cool with Coolidge. He viewed the rival tag as negative and submitted the idea in a telegram to party leaders.
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Associated Press
Bankfort
Davis
John A. Goodman
Court of Appeals
Coolidge
Young Woman Found Murdered in Apartment
St Louis July 11 Marie Jenke 23 wife of Henry Jenke was found murdered in her apartment in Richmont Heights. Her skull was crushed by a wrench blow, indicating a burglar. The body lay in a nightgown, discovered by her father Samuel Yost.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Marie Jenke
Henry Enke
Richmont Heights
Samuel Yost
Chequers Interview Says It Binds Neither France Nor Britain
Paris July 11 The joint text from the Chequers interview between Prime Minister MacDonald and Premier Herriot marks progress toward a Franco British accord but does not bind either country Herriot says he cannot act on war debts while urging equity in allied payments He notes France bears the heaviest loss from the common war effort and currency stability hinges on debt disposal Poincare suggests Americans may extend terms, linking continued payments to Germany’s obligations.
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Associated Presa
Paris
MacDonald
Premier Herriot
London
France
Great Britain
Senate
House of Commons
M. Herriot
Dausset
Raymond Poincare
Germany
One Dead in Raid in Benld Illinois
John Crochete of Benld was killed and Johnny Crowe of St Louis was arrested by a posse this afternoon after they attempted to arrest them on suspicion their automobile was stolen in Benld Illinois.
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Benld
Ills
John Crochete
Johnny Crowe
St. Louis
UT Texas oil well in Reagan county boosts university revenue
Associates report a new oil well in the Big Lake field Reagan county on University of Texas property producing about 2,700 barrels daily. Clarence Gilmore, railroad commissioner, announced the find saying it would materially increase university revenues. Also, a judgment by agreement in fifty third district court assigns about 4.99 million dollars in bond payments from Willson Hotel Co Ranger to Great Southern Life Insurance and about the same to Austin guarantors E G Walsh Burney H A Wroe and Ernest Nalle.
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Tress
Austin
Tex
Big Lake
Reagan County
University of Texas
Clarence BE
Gilmore
Railroad Commission
University
Associated Press
Willson Hotel Company
Ranger
Great Southern Life Insurance Company
E. G. Walsh
R. Burney
H. A. Wroe
Ernest Nalle
Fifty Third District
Austin Chamber backs rail consolidation plan endorsement
The traffic committee of the Austin Chamber of Commerce endorsed the proposed consolidation of the International- Great Northern railroad with the Missouri Pacific system after a conference with President T A Hamilton and IGN officials in Austin Texas on July 11.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
International- Great Northern
Missouri Pacific
Austin Chamber of Commerce
T. A. Hamilton
Mexican officials ban knickerbockers for women tourists
In Brownsville on July 11 Mexico refused to admit a tour group crossing the international bridge because the women wore knickers. Despite entreaties and references to international law, the party remained in the United States.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Tex
Mexico
International Bridge
United States
Earthquake Felt at Georgetown University in Washington
An earthquake of pronounced intensity was recorded today at Georgetown University in Washington. It lasted from 8:09 to 6 p.m. with maximum intensity between 8:48 and 3:56. The estimated distance from Washington was 7,500 miles and direction remained undetermined according to Father Tondorf, the director.
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Associated Press
Washington
Georgetown University
Tondorf
Davis Campaign Moves With McAdoo Hull and White
William G McAdoo, Governor Smith, and Cordell Hull met with nominee Davis after a conference with Frank L Polk to discuss party organization and campaign leadership. McAdoo said he would issue a statement before sailing for Europe. David Ladd Rockwell pledged strong support for Davis.
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William G. McAdoo
Smith
Cordell Hull
Democratic National Committee
Davis
McAdoo
Bryan
Californian
Europe
Frank L. Polk
Mr. Davis
David Ladd-Rockwell
Rockwell
Hull
George White
Ohio
Cox
Sheppard backs Davis as sure Democratic winner
Dallas July 11 Morris Sheppard senior Texas senator declared John W Davis Democratic nominee a sure winner The Davis Bryan ticket would be victorious He added one man may carry a state while the other may not and he is on a speaking tour of the state.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Morris Sheppard
Texas
John W. Davis
Democratic Party
Davis
Bryan
Senator Sheppard
Coolidge Family Secluded After Vermont Funeral
Washington July 11 The president and Mrs Coolidge kept to seclusion aside from a regular cabinet meeting after returning from Vermont where the younger son was buried yesterday The special train with the body party and cabinet members arrived in Washington early this morning The White House reopened and official life resumed with the flag at full staff.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Blood Poison Scare Reported in New York
New York hospitals reported a blood poisoning scare tied to President Coolidge's son death. Since early week clinics have been besieged by frightened mothers seeking treatment for scratches burns bites and similar injuries. One hospital treated about 40 such patients today.
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Associated Press
New York
Coolidge
Food Show Nears Dramatic Closing Night in Amarillo
The Pure Food Show and Industrial Exposition in Amarillo, run by the Amarillo Advertising and Salesmanship Club, winds down tonight after a weeklong run. Afternoon sessions 3 30 to 5 30 and tonight 8 to 10 feature sensational music, with Anna May Jamison at the piano and performances by Miss Margaret Harris and Miss Juanita Henderson. Six mattresses auctioned this week for the Children’s Home, donated cotton from Panhandle Cotton and Grain exchange, with first mattress sold to Amarillo Second-Hand Company and other sales to Green Brothers Furniture and Griggs Furniture Company, each bringing $30.
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Amarillo
Anna May Jamison
Margaret Harris
Juanita Henderson
Panhandle Mattres Company
Amarillo Cotton and Grain Exchange
Green Brothers Furniture Company
Griggs Furniture Company
Airlie Town Quiets Tornado Escape Viable Evacuation
Between 45 and 50 residents of Airlie Minnesota escaped serious harm as they fled in three cars when a small tornado swept through the town at six p m. The twister wrecked two residences a warehouse and a garage but caused no injuries according to local reports.
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Associated Press
Pipestone
Mins
Airlie
Ritz Carlton Roof Raid Seizes 76 Bottles On Roof
Prohibition agents raided the Ritz Carlton roof in New York arresting six employees. Summons were served on the general manager and a patron after agents seized 76 bottles partly filled with rye and Scotch whiskey and champagne.
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Associated Press
New York
Ritz Carlton
Gompers Shows Improvement in New York Condition
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor who has been convalescing in New York showed improvement late tonight according to his secretary C W Roberts Governor Alfred E Smith visited him in the afternoon Both said no political discussion occurred during the visit
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Associated Press
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
C. W. Roberts
Alfred E. Smith
Weather forecast fragment with scattered showers noted
Regional forecast shows Amarillo and vicinity cloudy with possible showers Saturday, West Texas partly cloudy with showers, and northern New Mexico generally fair though local thundershowers could occur. Hourly temperatures for Amarillo are partially legible with inconsistent OCR.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Merve Varesevar
Erveessens
Max
Lieuwaence
Final Contest for Babies Ten To Be Held Today
The Amarillo Advertising and Salesmanship club sponsors the final baby contest at the Pure Food Show and Industrial Exposition at 705 707 Polk Street. Winners from prior days compete regardless of age or sex, with daily prizes for boys and girls in age brackets from under 12 months to three years old. Yesterday’s winners included William Russell Terry, Jack Haller, Evelyn Rhodes, and Margaret Ann Camp.
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Polk Street
Amarillo Advertising and Salesmanship Club
William Russell Terry
T. L. Terry
West Highth Street
Jack Haller
J. Haller
Pierce Street
Evelyn Rhodes
W. C. Rhodes
Harrison Street
Margaret Ann Camp
H. M. Camp
Taylor Street
New Indictment Over Mail Train Robbery Case
A federal grand jury in Chicago returns a new indictment charging twelve people as participants or conspirators in the $2,000,000 mail train holdup at Rondout on June 12. The case names Jess Newton Herbert Holliday and three Newton brothers, with Newton and Holliday already in custody.
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Tresa
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Rondout
Federal Grand Jury
Jess Newton
Herbert
Holliday
del Rio
Texas
Little Rock
Ark
Newton
Fires Believed Worst in Years in Montana Idaho
Associated Press reports extreme drought and high winds fueling multiple forest fires across western Montana and northern Idaho. In Kootenai forest three large fires draw 262 firefighters, while Bear Creek blaze in Neperce forest has burned 1800 acres and grew rapidly overnight.
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Missoula
Mont
Montana
Idaho
Forest Service
Kootenai Forest
Smith Creek
Pend Oreille
Bear Creek
Neperce Forest
General Calles Leads in Mexico Presidential Race
Mexico City voters reported General Calles ahead in July presidential balloting with official returns showing his deputies winning in the capital. Provincial results awaited, while Ramon Ross, governor, noted no major clashes and said Flores elements were easing anxiety by actions toward the government though he did not claim official party involvement.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Calles
Ramon Ross
Federal District
Flores
General Flores
One Bottle Booze Believed Clue to Liquor Conspiracy
San Antonio July: a one-quart bottle of liquor is cited as a clue in a large liquor conspiracy arrest plan affecting about a dozen persons. The case stretches from New Orleans to North Texas. Claude Keran of Victoria County was arrested and charged with violating tariff and prohibition acts after the steamship Olga was seized at Port Lavaca, Texas.
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Associated Pregs
San Antonio
New Orleans
Texas
B. C. Baldwin
Claude Keran
Victoria County
Victoria
United States
Olga
Port Lavaca
An Interesting News Sunday features Western Weekly and comics
The News plans an eight page Western Weekly magazine section with West Texas features and a four page colored comic section, the only one in Amarillo, plus AP news and extensive local coverage. Aiming to boost advertising value, it emphasizes net paid circulation and home ownership and editing.
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West Texas
Amarillo
Associated Press News
Panhandle
Audit Bureau of Circulation
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