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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1928

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Amundsen Rescue Report Irregular. Krassin Aids Italia Survivors

Moscow dispatch says the ice breaker Krassin is searching dense fog for the Italia crew and Amundsen group, with unverified reports of Amundsen's rescue. The Viglieri and walking Mariano Zappi survivors are noted. further rescue plans include Chukhnovsky and four companions marooned near Cape Plaen.

Associated Press Moscow Rapld Amundsen Cape Plaen Chukhnovsky Krassin Viglieri Mariano Zappi

Smith Withholds Comment Amid Kansas Editor Attack

Governor Smith remains silent on Kansas editor William Allen White and Miller allegations. He plans no immediate campaign plans may vacation before his nomination notification. Expected to stay in Albany until August, with Hoover ceremony set for August 11.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Smith William Allen White Kansas O. R. Miller New York Civic Club White Miller Tammany Hall New York Inquirers Herbert Hoover

Hoover Starts First Campaign Tour with Dawes Greeting

Herbert Hoover, on a cross continent trip, spends three hours in Chicago as guest of Vice President Dawes. He receives cheering crowds in Fort Wayne and Evanston, waves to supporters from train platforms, and declares no political speech on Sunday morning.

Associated Press Chicago California Herbert Hoover Dawes Brule Coolidge Washington Fort Wayne India Mr. Dawes Evanston Lake Shore Mr. Hoover

Mass Meeting Called in Amarillo to Save Baseball Club

A mass meeting is set for today at nine in the Amarillo hotel to support the Western League franchise. Four Amarillo businessmen Fred Bone Toney Chiam W. W. Flenniken and Wilbur C. Hawk form a committee to underwrite operations for the season and keep the team in Amarillo.

Amarillo Fred Bone Toney Chiam W. W. Flenniken Wilbur C. Hawk Tekaa Dale Gear Gear Longhorn Amarillo Hotel Wales Madden Farl Fuqua George Conrad Roy Cullum J. E B. Hill J. Ray H. W. Gailbraith J. L. Summers Jimmy Shelton Walter Barlow Lee Bivins L. B. Newby Bill Frost Arthur Ware Dick Ware Walter Ir

Drowning Death Of Vernon Boy At Tierra Blanco Creek

William Buster Thompson fifteen of Vernon drowned while swimming with four friends two miles east of Hereford in Tierra Blanco creek. His body was recovered from shallow water after divers looked for him. The boy and his brother Homer had recently come to Hereford from Vernon to work in harvest fields with their parents J. David and Mrs. Thompson.

Hereford Joely William Buster Thompson Vernon Tierra Blanco Creek William Homer Thompson Homer J. David Thompson

Pampa Church Buys Site for New Buildings

In Pampa on July 15 a 140 by 150 foot plot was purchased for a new 65000 dollar church with a 20000 dollar educational building to be erected first. The site on Kingsmill avenue is five blocks east of Main Street. Architect W R Kaufman designs a two and a half story brick educational block. The Rev Jas Todd Jr pastors the church. A self playing violin mention appears with two French engineers names.

Pampa Ben Baird Kingsmill Avenue W. R. Kaufman Jas, Todd, Jr

Weather Outlook for Oklahoma and Texas Regions

The forecast covers Oklahoma and Texas with Monday and Tuesday partly cloudy and unsettled conditions. East Texas may see showers, while West Texas includes cooler Panhandle through Tuesday.

Oklahoma East Texas West Texas Panhandle

One Dead and One Wounded in Feud Drama

In Cameron Illinois Curtis Bates shot and killed Chester Burnett aged 88 and seriously wounded his brother Clifford 32 following a quarrel over ownership of timber scraps from railroad tie cuts. Both sides claimed the slabs left after the logging and leased the timber land from Bates.

Galesburg Ill Kentucky Cameron Here Curtis G. Bates Chester Burnett Clifford Burnetts Bates

Mexican Prisoners Escape From Blue Ridge Farm

Fourteen Mexican inmates escaped from Blue Ridge State farm No. 2 by cutting a hole in their barracks. A posse with Captain John Luttenbacher and bloodhounds pursued through surrounding territory. all men were at large by 6 PM and authorities expanded checks in the area.

Associated Press Houston Blue Ridge State Farm No. 2 Liberty John Lutenbacher

Cleveland Heiress to Wed British Officer in Palestine

A romance begun in Cairo two years ago culminates in the engagement of Anne Taft Ingalls daughter of Albert S. Ingalls Cleveland Ohio vice president of the New York Central to Major Rupert Warburton British army officer stationed in Palestine She is a grandniece of Chief Justice William Howard Taft and the engagement was announced in Cleveland.

Cairo Egypt Anne Taft Ingalls Albert S. Ingalls Cleveland Ohio New York Central Railroad Rupert Warburton Palestine Ingalla William Howard Taft United States Supreme Court

Natural gas to reach Alanreed within 90 days

Alanreed voters learn North Texas Utilities Co will install a natural gas system. Service must be available within 90 days with mains and laterals to start within 7 to 10 days. The project was a key Chamber of Commerce priority.

Alanreed North Texas Utilities Company Chamber of Commerce

Rescue of Malmgren Party Revives Hope For Further Success

General Umberto Nobile reports aboard the Citta di Mia near Virgo Bay that the Malmgren rescue brought hopeful signs for future operations yet notes the death of Dr Finn Malmgren a month earlier. The wireless dispatch reflects continued optimism and unresolved risk.

Umberto Nobile Italia King Features Inc Citta DI Mio Virgo Bay

Cunard Commodore James Charles Dies After Final Voyage

Sir James Charles, Commodore of the Cunard Line since 1921, dies in England after the Aquitania voyage ends. He fell ill at Cherbourg, remained unconscious, and died at a Southampton nursing home without regaining consciousness or recognizing his wife.

Cunard Line England Southampton James Charles Cherbourg

Canned Peaches Stuffed with Cheese and Lettuce

A simple dish uses canned peaches halved and stuffed with cheddar or similar cheese mixed with sour cream. Serve these savory halves on crisp lettuce and complement with French dressing for a light appetizer.

Bronca Sweep Two-Game Set Versus Oklahoma City Indians

The Bronca secured a double-header win against the Oklahoma City Indians after previously taking two straight from the Tulsa Collers. The team heads into the second half of the season in strong form and remains a top contender.

Bronca Oklahoma City Indians Tulsa Collers Opel Amar

Broncs May Stay In Amarillo As League Takes Over

Western league president Mr Gear will discuss retention plans for the Amarillo Broncs with Vin Lindsay Nunn G C Odom Otis Phillips and others. The club showed first half expenses about 6000 over gate receipts and former owners abandoned the franchise. Total season expenses are estimated at 26890 with gate receipts near 16300, including road share.

Dale Gear Gear Amarillo

Impressive Ceremony To Mark Departure Of Carranza's Body

At Roosevelt Field the body of Captain Emilio Carranza will be moved to a funeral train for Mexico City. A vast escort of 10 000 troops, National Guard units, naval detachment, and air squadron will accompany the cortege through New York to Pennsylvania Station. Time of departure from the funeral parlors is set for 3 p.m.

Associated Press New York Emilio Carranza Mt. Holly N. J Mexico City Carranza Roosevelt Field Washington Arturo Elias Otho B. Rosenbaum Fort Hamilton Hanson E. Ely National Guard New Jersey Theodore Baldwin, Jr Army Mitchell Field John L. Reynolds Caranza Pennsylvania Station

Illinois Solon Rathbone Dies in Chicago Hospital

Congressman Henry R. Rathbone of Illinois died at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago after an operation. The two year illness followed a campaign bid for re election. He had been recovering and could talk briefly when he suddenly suffered breathing difficulty and died.

Associated Rena Chicago Henry R. Rathbone Ilinois Presbyterian Hospital Rathbone

T-Anchor Meet Set For August 23 At Canyon

The annual T-Anchor roundup at Canyon is scheduled for August 23. President John Arnot of Amarillo and secretary Miss Laura V Hamner of Amarillo announced admission requires proof of cattle industry involvement through 1895. Admission cards cost 2 per head of family. widows are exempt.

Canyon R. EF. Baird John Arnot Amarillo Laura V. Hamner Miss Hamner Punchers John Snyder Champeen John Turner Johns

Friona Shooting Victim Alvis Blankenship Still Alive

Reports from Hereford say Alvis Blankenship was shot in Friona Saturday morning and remains alive with doctors hopeful for recovery. Buford Taylor surrendered in Friona and is held without statement. examining trial expected in a few days.

Hereford Alvis Blankenship Friona Blankenship Buford Taylor Taylor

Moody Announces Fourteen New Speaking Dates

Governor Moody announced fourteen new speaking dates as he campaigns for re election. The stops span east north central west and central Texas toward the July 28 primary. A Fort Worth speech is set for Monday July 23, a key stronghold of rival Louis J. Wardlaw amid Ferguson era influence claims.

Austin Tex Moody Texas Fort Worth Louis J. Wardlaw James E. Ferguson Ferguse Wardlaw

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