Shaver Usually Picked as Democratic National Chair
Associated Press reports in New York indicate Clem L. Shaver of Fairmont West Virginia will be named chairman of the Democratic national committee to run the Davis campaign. Announcement expected before Davis departs for Shore Maine. Davis declined to comment. Discussions included Senator King Utah and Thomas Spellacy Connecticut with possible eastern campaign director roles. Senator Walsh Montana commented on Senator Wheeler’s stance and voiced regret.
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Associated Press
New York
Clem L. Shaver
Fairmount
West Virginia
Democratic National Committee
John W. Davis
Davis
Leshore
Maine
Locust Valley
Long Island
Mr. Shaver
Mr. Davis
Senator King
Utah
Thomas Spellacy
Connecticut
East
Senator Walsh
Montana
Wheeler
Walsh
Lynn County Man Killed in Wind Storm
A wind storm hit southeastern Lynn County last night around 7 PM destroying the family home and injuring Brewer's wife and two children. A man from a long established local family died from injuries, with his back broken and skull crushed by falling timbers. The cyclone narrow in passage also damaged barns and outbuildings amid a half inch rain and visible clouds and dust. Brewer belonged to the Odd Fellows lodge.
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Brewer
Tohoka
Odd Fellows Lodge
Habeas Corpus Hearing For Mrs Hobart Murder Case
A habeas corpus hearing for Mrs Ruth Hobart charged with murdering her husband Edward Hobart will be held in the district court at nine this morning. Judge Bishop and Sheriff Whitaker navigated witness and reporter logistics as the case progresses after a body was found and a preliminary charge filed in Justice Court. Mrs Hobart viewed her husband’s body later yesterday at Griggs Undertaking, aiding preparations while remaining composed under heavy distress. The inquest’s finding was that Hobart died from gunshots by an unknown person.
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Ruth Hobart
Edward Evisnty
Hobart
Plainview
Wines Bo
Marriot Court
J. W. Culwell
Disstrict
Bishop
Less Whitaker
Justice Airheart
Lloyd Fletcher
Iola
Kansas
Acting Envoy Yoshida Acts as Japan’s US Ambassador
Acting Envoy Isaburo Yoshida has been named counselor and charge d affaires at the Japanese embassy in Washington and is serving as ambassador in the United States while Ambassador Masano Hanihara goes to Tokyo on leave of absence. The change follows Hanihara’s departure and the host nation’s usual diplomacy.
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Isaburo Yoshida
Washington
United States
Masano Hanihara
Tokyo
Two Youths Accused in Major Kidnap and Assault Case
In Chicago on July 17 Associated Press reports details of the alleged assault on Louise Hohler by Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb, as part of the case tied to the Robert Franks kidnapping and murder. Hohler sues the two youths for 1000000 dollars. she says threats have followed the filing. Judge Cavley cautions radio broadcasts of testimony, fearing public morals may be harmed, and plans to raise the issue with the Chicago Bar Association and circuit judges.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Louise Hohler
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Hobley
John R. Cavely
Criminal Court
Board of Governors
Chicago Bar Association
Denial of grain rate reductions by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused reductions in western railroad rates on grain grain products and hay sought by ten midwestern states led by Kansas amid farm group support. It said national rate investigations showed no change and western railroads did not warrant a cut despite financial strain and higher maintenance costs in 1923. A dissenting minority argued against the majority’s conclusion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mississippi-Missouri Valley
Kansas
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Sion
Great Lakes
Texas
Commission
McChord
McManamy
Eastman
Campbell
Lewis
Iowa
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Iinois
Oklahoma
Missouri
Minnesota
Louisiana
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Western Railroads
West
Western Railroad
Dawes reparations plan in critical review period
London reports experts express satisfaction as the Dawes plan enters its most critical phase. Ambassadors Kellogg and Logan with leaders from Britain France and Belgium note progress in Downing Street committees toward a workable scheme and the structuring of payment organizations in each country. A draft proposal awaits plenary approval.
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London
Dawes
Downing Street
America
Kellogg
James A. Logan, Jr
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Germany
Riot injures workers at Peoria Brick and Tile plant
A riot at the Peoria Brick and Tile plant in Wesley City injures a number of workers. The workers have been on strike since December, and the incident occurred near Peoria, Illinois.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Peoria Brick and Tile Ag Ser
Wesley City
Here
Weather forecast for Amarillo and nearby region
The Amarillo area and vicinity expect Friday partly to mostly cloudy with possible local thunderstorms in the north. Temperatures little changed from current levels with hourly readings around noon showing typical West Texas and eastern New Mexico patterns.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Max
Tulia 34th Anniversary Draws Thousands for City Festival
Tulia hosts its 34th founding anniversary with races carnival amusements and a barbecue. Business people from across towns such as Canyon Plainview and Amarillo mingle as the crowd arrives early and remains through the day. The Tulia Band performs and official attractions draw hundreds, including motorcycle and car races at 3 PM.
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Tulia
Tvarm
Inclu Canyon
Plainview
Labmle
Pydada
Amarillo
Dalhart
Tod
Playsgram
Tulia Iyal
Prairie Oil and Gas Cuts Mid-Continent Oil Price to 60c
New York July 17 Prairie Oil and Gas Company lowers the price of Mid-continent crude to 60 cents a barrel matching Sinclair and others. The scale pays 1.76 for oil 83 gravity and above 1.45 for 30 to 29 gravity and 1.26 for below 80 degrees, with a new pro rating policy to protect producers from drainage.
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Associated Press
New York
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Sinclair Crude Purchasing Company
Wall Street
A You Reading Combination in Texas Today
The Daily News and Houston Post bargain combines papers at one price. The two papers share a manager and telephone, promising economy and efficiency. Readers may save by subscribing to both, though some readers cannot afford the new rate. The News-Post is billed as owned and home edited.
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Daily News
Ing Post
Texas
Telegraph
Abington
News and Post
Sam Bees
Ithkers
Stuart MacLaren Aviator Found After Missing Flight
British aviator Stuart MacLaren, who vanished after departing Lake Toshimove on a world flight toward Parunashir in the Kuriles, has been located. He had been missing since early Wednesday morning.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Stuart MacLaren
Lake Toshimove
Victoria Island
Parunashir
Kuriles Islands
American fliers wait in England for plane repairs
American aviators on a round the world cruise reach Croydon England and prepare to overhaul engines for the final leg. Lt Lowell H Smith and a large force inspect braces stays bolts as planes, after 18 000 miles, seek replacements and varnish remains in good condition.
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England
Associated Pyesa Brough
Eng
Croydon
Lowell H. Smith
Kirkwall
Orkneys
Indian Harbor
Greenland
Locatelli
French Aviators Break Record For Flight Duration
French aviators Coupet and Droughin broke the 1923 U S A record of 37 hours 15 minutes as their flight in Charters France began at 6 03 a m Wednesday The pair started without supplies aloft and expected fuel for forty hours upon takeoff They landed with eight hours of fuel remaining in the tank
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Dy Associated Press
Chartres
France
Lowell H. Smith
J. P. Pritchter
Coupet
Droughin
Smith and Pritchter
Coolidge Told West Virginia Aide Sees Davis State Carried
West Virginia will go for Coolidge as predicted by Guy D. Goff, a former Justice official and GOP candidate. Idaho's Smith also forecast a Republican victory in Idaho, noting tariff protection for the state’s key product and LaVoillette’s lingering strength may affect results.
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Coolidge
Davis
West Virginia
Republican
Washington
Idaho
Guy D. Goff
Department of Justice
Elkins
Goff
John W. Davis
Representative Smith
LaVoillette
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Leo
Pold
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Sask
Saskatchewan
Rochester
N.Y
Independent
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Associated Prous Austin
W. H. Gray
Tulsa
Oklo
National Association of Independent Oil Producers
News-Post
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Smith
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