Large oil land dispute yields state title and cash
In Hutchinson county a district court case awards the state title to 419 acres of oil lands and $617,146 cash from three oil firms after a jury found the land vacant. Judgment lists $369,089.48 from Gulf Petroleum and $30,428.43 from Marland Oil, with rehearing arguments underway and a decision not expected before Thursday.
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Associated Press
Austin
Hutchinson County
George Calhoun
Gulf Petroleum Company
Marland Oil Company
Repulsed in Attack on Laredo Train
Mexican federal troops repulsed two attacks by about 200 insurgents on a Laredo bound train 275 miles from Mexico City near Rincon. They derailed all but two coaches, and three band members were captured and executed. Seven passengers were slightly injured. A Pullman with 35 Americans was saved from a steep embankment by a heavy water tower. Passengers said the rebels claimed their leader was a woman, with reports of a woman rebel leader previously circulated.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Texas
Mexico City
Rincon
Nine Serbians Burned in Hut by Bandit Sarcovitch
Belgrade July 18 Nine Serbians including four gendarmes were locked in a hut in the Sanjak of Novibazar and burned to death by bandit Felix Sarcovitch. The government declares a war of extermination against Sarcovitch and his 50 Macedonian followers. General Tomich, chief of the gendarmerie, is to personally lead the campaign.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Novibazar
Felix Sarcovitch
Sarcovitch
Tomich
Kendrick Files Candidacy for Re election in Wyoming
United Press reports Senator John B Kendrick Democrat of Sheridan filed notice with the secretary of state in Cheyenne July 18 to seek re election.
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Wyoming
United Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
U. 5 S
John B. Kendrick
Sheridan
Amarillo and West Texas Weather Forecast Thursday
Weather forecast for Amarillo and vicinity calls for fair conditions through 7 p m Thursday while West Texas will have partly cloudy skies. New Mexico is unsettled with little temperature change expected. Above normal pressure persists along the Atlantic coast while below normal readings linger over the Rockies and Plains. Showers occur in eastern Rockies, northern Plains, upper Mississippi valley, Oklahoma, and the Southeast. Temperature near Amarillo today is 70.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Atlantic
East Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountain Region
Plains States
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi Valley
Oklahoma
Rockies
Amarillo Fans Rally to Keep Broncs in Western League
A business men's committee raised 10000 from newsboys to firms, thanking all contributors from 50 cents to 500 dollars. The group led by Toney Chisum Fred Bone WW Flenniken and Wilbur C Hawk praised Amarillo for preserving the Western league franchise and keeping the Broncs in town.
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Broncs
Amarillo
Toney Chisum
Fred Bone
W Ww. Flenniken
Wilbur C. Hawk
Nations Reach Quick Agreement on World Peace Pact
Washington July 18 The Kellogg plan for a multilateral treaty to renounce war gains prompt acceptance from Belgium Poland Germany France Italy and the Irish Free State with Britain Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa and India expected to send replies by tomorrow Japan and Czecho Slovakia to follow. Signature likely in Paris as the original signatories commit and other nations seek adherence once ratifications are deposited. In Prague Eduard Benes states Czecho Slovakia will adhere aligning with Germany France and Britain notes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kellogg
State Department
Belgium
Poland
Germany
France
Italy
Irish Free State
London
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
India
Japan
Czecho- Slovakia
Paris
United States
Prague
Mellon Fares to Dinard During French Motor Trip
Paris July 18 Andrew Mellon secretary of the treasury arrived from America and motored to Dinard with his brother and other family members. The French finance ministry said Mellon had no conference scheduled.
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United Press
Paris
Andrew Mellon
the Treasury
United States
America
Dinard
French Finance Ministry
Mellon
Panhandle wheat crop boosts bank deposits to new highs
Bank deposits in five Amarillo banks have risen over 82 percent in 18 days, while grain men estimate the wheat crop at about 17.5 million bushels. Bankers forecast deposits could top 26 million in 60 days, as harvest accelerates and farmers hold back considerable stock for later sale.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
Spearman
Dallas Pastor In Dispute Over Governor Smith
Bishop John M. Moore of the Methodist Episcopal Church South criticizes Rev. Warren A. Candler of Atlanta for advising ministers to stay out of politics. Moore argues ministers cannot stay silent on a moral issue in the 1924 election year.
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Associated Press
Dallas
John M. Moore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Smith
Warren A. Candler
Atlanta
Georgia
Methodist Church
Candler
Aviators Await Weather For Trans Atlantic Flight
Paris reports plans for a dual attempt to fly from Paris to New York with Lieut. Paulin Faris aboard a hydroplane. French, Polish crews race to start as favorable winds stall the dawn takeoffs. Hassell, bound for Stockholm, Sweden, tests a Rockford to Madison flight en route to Europe while London taxi tests gain attention.
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United Press
Paris
New York
Paulin Louis Jerome Faris
Louis Idsikowsky
Casimir Kubals
Poland
Agores Islands
Sweden
iBy
Memphis
Tent
Hassell
Rockford
Stockholm
Madison
Wis
Milk shortages trigger Amarillo price protest and docked supply
Local grocers and dairies in Amarillo rally over milk shipments amid shortages. Wichita Falls and Fort Worth grade A milk totaling 400 gallons are quarantined for local Creamery supply. Distributors face price pressure, with Independents demanding producers’ protections and fair profit.
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Amarillo
Fred Shields
Ciy Health Department
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Pool Creamery
Metzger
Pro Close
Gsiries
Grocer
Kansas
Colorado
Webb County Bars Bolting Candidates
Laredo Texas July 18 The Webb County Democratic executive committee barred the names of Thomas B Love candidate for lieutenant governor Mrs Edith Wilmans and Judge William E Hawkins candidates for governor from the Webb county primary ballot.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
Thomas B. Love
Edith =. Wilmans
William E.hawkins
Webb County
Burglary awakens homeowner as infant alerts rescue
A burglar entered a residence on July 18, prompting a mother to awaken her prostrated infant who then cried out, alerting the brother and triggering a police response. No further details on motive or outcome were provided.
New York Bows To Carranza In Grand Funeral
Tens of thousands attend the mournful ceremony for Captain Emilio Carranza, Mexican goodwill flier killed on a return flight. A 40‑gun salute, taps, and a stately procession mark the high tribute, with officials from both nations and military units guiding the casket to the Mexico‑bound train.
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Associated Press
New York
Emilio Carranza
Seventh Avenue
Pennsylvania Station
Carrante
Mexico
America
Calles
Coolidge
Broadway
Times Square
Cainson
Carranza
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pennsylvania
Catafalque
United States Army
International Bridge
Wife of accused U S agent slayer stands by mate
Denver July 18 Mrs Irma Anderson 19 wife of John F Anderson accused slayer of federal secret service agent James W Hair was freed on 5000 bond She rushed to jail to tell her husband she would stick by him companion William Wyscarver also released on 5000 bond Both are charged as accessories after the fact in the shooting
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Irma Anderson
John F. Anderson
James W. Hair
Federal
Secret Service
Wyscarver
Anderson
Elephant and donkey race for political bets start Aug 1
New York July 18. An elephant and a donkey symbolizing the major parties will race from New York to Washington. J B Martell Republican and Frank A Russo Democrat announced the event. Martell will ride the elephant and Russo will drive the donkey. More than 500 dollars have been wagered already. The race starts August 1 from Times Square.
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United Press
New York
Washington
J. B. Martell
Frank A. Russo
Martell
Russo
Times Square
Farm chiefs talk relief with Hoover aboard train
North Platte Neb July 18 Herbert Hoover met with Republican farm leaders for over five hours on his to California special train. Governor John Hammill of Iowa voiced confidence Hoover would offer a real plan for agricultural aid, while Nebraska Governor Adam McMullen pressed for a concrete plan aligned with the equalization fee concept, though he acknowledged no final party stance. Hammill predicted Hoover would win Iowa by about 100,000 votes and become president, while McMullen signaled willingness to back a plan matching the equalization fee goals if feasible. Hoover avoided details, saying he would outline his plan in Palo Alto on August 11.
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Associated Press
Hoover
North Platte
Neb
Herbert Hoover
California
Corn Belt
John Hammill
Towa
Adam McMullen
Nebraska
Inme
Celarte
Mammil
Palo Alto
McMullen
Kansas City
Hammill
Joy Ride Opens At Tri State Fairgrounds Today
The Joy Ride at the Tri State Fairgrounds opens to the public at 1 PM today after completion announced by management last night. Coupons printed in The News offer one free ride if shown by the driver, with regular charges of 10 cents for adults and 6 cents for children. The ride, the second of its kind worldwide, is described as safe. A motorist drives the course in his own car, and Amarillo residents are invited to try the new sensation today and tonight.
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Tri-Sstate Fairgrounds
Amarillo
Fair Association
Boy Captures Cubs in Rhinelander Windfall
In Rhinelander Wisconsin on July 18 Milton David son a 12 year old Oneida county farmer's boy captured two cubs about six weeks old after they became entrapped in an old windfall and could not free themselves.
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United Press
Rhinelander
Wis
Little Bea
Milton Davidson
Oneida County
Assassin Jose De Leon Toral identified in Obregon killing
Mexico City police announced art student Jose De Leon Toral, 23, born in Lagos, Jalisco, as the murderer of General Obregon. He carried rosary and a priest’s picture, refused to name accomplices, and claimed sole responsibility. President Cullen said the crime was religiously motivated and pledged constitutional procedures.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
General Obregon
Jose de Leon Toral
Lagos
Jallaca
Guadalajara
Miguel Augustin Projuarez
Obregon
de Leon Toral
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