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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1924

Page

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Davis to unveil campaign plan in Clarksburg and unveil rally call

John W. Davis, Democratic presidential nominee, spends today in talks with party leaders from several states to shape his acceptance address. The notification ceremony is expected in Clarksburg, West Virginia, his birthplace, around July 28, followed by a Maine coast retreat to craft his rallying call. Senators Owen argues currency deflation blamed on Republicans, urging emphasis on Republican platform and tariff positions.

Associated Press New York John W. Davis Clarksburg W. Va Davis Maine R. L. Owen Oklahoma Owen West Medill McCormick Harding N. Oii Europe America Wilson Efect National Committee Clem Shaver Avis Frank L. Polk Polk David Ladd Rockwell Mr. McAdoo

Davis and Bryan Ticket Promised Loyal Support

New York July 14 Associated Press says Tammany Hall chose General Sessions Judge George Washington Olvaney as grand chieftain to back the Davis Bryan national ticket. The vote 222 to 13, stalwart support pledged for a progressive forward looking platform. Olvaney promised to roll up a great vote for the national ticket and repay the bench with resignation to pursue party work.

Associated Press New York Tammany Hall Today General Sessions George Washington Olvaney Charles F. Murphy Davis-Bryan National Democratic Party Olvaney Tammany Hall Fourteenth Street James A. Foley Murphy Tammany Surrogate Foley

Brooding Over Killing Pushes Man to Take Own Life

Bert Weeks twenty four, a Dallas transplant living in Ardmore, killed a man during a holdup in Dallas a year earlier and was exonerated by a grand jury. He died after fatally shooting himself, reportedly driven by remorse over the earlier killing while under indictment for robbery with firearms. He left a financially strained life and is survived by his father, widow, and one brother.

Associated Press Ardmore Okla Bert Weeks Jim Weeks Weeks Dallas Texas Oklahoma

Brazilian force continues firing in Sao Paulo clash

Advices from Buenos Aires report July 14 that Brazilian federal forces persist in shelling Sao Paulo with limited damage. Shells dropped near the American consulate in the business center. Rebel artillery gains by defection of Santos troops. American residents are safe but anxious.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Ef.f Tirazil Sao Paulo Santos

City of Fort Worth Christened in Houston Ceremony

The Southern Steamship freighter City of Fort Worth was christened at the Houston turning basin at 11 a m with Fort Worth mayor E R Cockrell and Houston notables present. Miss Esther Haltom of Fort Worth broke the bottle of water from Lakeworth on the bow.

Associated Press Houston City of Fort Worth Southern E. R. Cockrell Esther Haltom Lakeworth

Prohibition Leaders Labeled in Texas Endorsement Clash

W. J. Fly of Amarillo accuses Tom Love Zeke Marvin and Alvin M Owsley of trading political favors for Felix D Robertson endorsements. The letter to Mrs Claude Van Watts alleges Love and Marvin aligned with liquor interests to back Robertson over McAdoo and Barton, with Owsley also backing Robertson for VP at the Democratic convention.

Tom Love Zeke Marvin Alvin Fr.owsley Robertson Tom B. Love Z. E. Marvin Dallas Amarillo Claude de. van Watts Texas Women's Christian Temperance Union Love Felix D. Robertson Marvin Texas Alvin M. Owsley Fry van de Warts Z. I. Marvin Ers Z. EB. Marvin McAdoo Mr. McAdoo Barton

Barton Campaign Focus Elevates Law Enforcement in Texas

Adjutant General Thomas D. Barton spoke to about 300 in the Panhandle courtroom, declaring law enforcement as the key issue of his governor bid with taxation a close second. He drew a larger crowd than any other candidate to date, signaling strong support in Amarillo for the primary.

Thomas DP. Barton Panhandle Barton Amarillo

Circulation as the Big Test for Advertising Reach

The article argues circulation is the sole determinant for ad effectiveness. It emphasizes The Daily News and Evening Post as essential for Amarillo and the Panhandle. It highlights The News stage line delivery expanding regional readership and improving ties with nearby North Plains cities.

Western Weekly West Texas Daily News Plains Journal of Lubbock Bews Curtis Keen Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Lubbock Bernard Hanks Abilene Reporter Abilene J. L. Nunn Amarillo News and Post Houston Harte San Angelo Standard Amarillo News Sweetwater Reporter Plains Journal of Texas Plains Journal Amarillo San Angelo Sweetwater Panhandle Evening Post North Plains

Allies to Open Conference with Optimism

London July 14 The inter allied conference will open at the foreign office Wednesday to implement the Dawes reparations report. British and American observers hope the talks will yield a lasting settlement ending quarrels since World War I. Disappointments have marked past meetings, but US participation in Paris has given new hope that reparations issues can advance.

Associated Presse London Foreign Office Dawes MacDonald Herriot Paris Europe Germany United States

Weather Outlook for Amarillo Area Tuesday

Amarillo and vicinity expect a cloudy day with possible showers. West Texas areas will see partly cloudy skies with chances of showers and cooler conditions. Eastern New Mexico faces possible thunder showers, cooler in central and eastern zones, with temperatures varying by hour through the day.

Amarillo Panhandle Panhandly New Mexico Eastle Amarilla

Baby Boy Dragged to Death on Texas Ranch

Norman Floyd Harwood, five, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Harwood, was dragged to death on a Del Rio area ranch when his foot became entangled in a stirrup as a horse bolted. His father tried to catch the horse as the boy fell, and funeral services were held in Del Rio this afternoon.

del Rio Texas Norman Floyd Harwood Floyd Harwood

Dalhart Rancher’s Son Killed by Lightning

Dalhart July 14 Charley Israel 17 son of Joe Israel a ranchman was instantly killed by lightning on his father s ranch while milking a cow early today. The ranch is about 25 miles from a Dalhart where the family resides.

Associated Press Dalhart Charley Israel Joe Israel

Arkansas Senator Expelled From Chevy Chase Club

Senator Robinson of Arkansas was expelled from the Chevy Chase Country Club after a dispute with Dr. James V. Mitchell, a prominent surgeon on the links, dating back three weeks.

Washington Senator Robinson Arkansas Chevy Chase Country Club James FV. Mitchell

Coolidge To Be Notified Of Nomination In August Ceremony

President Coolidge will be formally notified of his Republican presidential nomination at a August 11 ceremony in Continental Memorial Hall. The event, originally set for July 24, was postponed after Calvin Jr.’s death and will be broadcast by radio. A separate notification for Charles Dawes is expected at Evanston, Illinois, soon after Coolidge’s.

Calvin Coolidge, Jr United States U. S Edwards Congregational Church Northampton Mass Treas Washington Coolidge Continental Memorial Hall Calvin, Jr Mornow Republican National Committee Congress Cleveland Frank W. Mondell Tec Charles Q. Dawes Evanston, Illis Mr. Coolidge Dawes

American fliers warmly welcomed in Paris parade

The U S Army aviators circling the globe landed at Lebourget near Paris after a 21 day flight delay with 12 days of credit from Tokyo. Crowds filled Lebourget as planes escorted the trio to circle the Arc de Triomphe and tomb of the unknown soldier before heading to London.

Paris United States Army Lebourget Tokio Pirote London Orkney Island Iceland Greenland Labrador Quebec Lieut. Smith Lieut Wade Eric Nelson Leslie H. Arnold A. M. Ogden John Harding, Jr Vienna Chicago Lieutent Smith Nelson

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