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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1924

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Editor Carl C Magee Freed By New Mexico Supreme Court

Santa Fe NM AP report states editor Carl C Magee of Albuquerque was released on 2500 bond by order of the New Mexico Supreme Court during deliberation on the governor’s power to pardon in a direct contempt case. Magee is jailed in San Miguel County Las Vegas pending outcome. defense argues lack of due process and seeks ruling on pardon authority.

Carl C. Magee Supreme Court OF New Mexico Associated Press Santa FE N. M Albuquerque State Supreme Court Magee San Miguel County Las Vegas R. H. Hanna Francis ©. Wilson Fred Wilson Leahy

Death Penalty Rounds on Leopold Loeb Case

Chicago July 24 Associated Press: details of the Leopold Loeb murder case are presented as prosecutors press for the death sentence. Evidence includes a bloody boot, a rope, a bottle and a ransom note, with expert testimony on blood stains and the crime scene. Twenty-two witnesses have testified. prosecutors expect to close their case by Monday.

Associated Press Robert Franks Robert KE. Mowe Nathan Leopold Jr Richard Loeb Franks Leopold Crowe Dr. McNally Loeb

Labor board report on Magee libel trial in New Mexico

The joint legislative board of organized labor of New Mexico released attorney Neill B. Field of Albuquerque's report on Carl Magee's libel trial before District Judge Leahy in Las Vegas. Field says the case was a public scandal born of a press freedom violation and Magee lacked a fair trial.

Labor Board Magee Associated Press Santa FE Carl Magee Leahy Las Vegas

Italian flier to accompany Americans on polar expedition

Lieut Locatelli, the Italian flier slated to fly toward Spitzbergen as prep for a North Pole attempt next year, will accompany the American round the world fliers when they depart for Greenland. Supplies and landing facilities will be provided along the route from England by American authorities who will grant every possible assistance.

Associated Press London Lieut. Locatelli Spitzbergen North Pole Greenland England

Colonel Eckhart Named Assistant Treasurer for Gop

CHICAGO July 24 Colonel Bernard A Eckhart of Chicago has been appointed assistant treasurer of the Republican national committee announced tonight by William M Butler chairman of the committee.

Eckhart Associated Press Chicago Bernard A. Eckhart Republican National Committee William M. Butler

Union Miners Not Responsible in Mine Disorder

The McGarry Ferns report states union miners did not cause the three week unrest in McAlester and Wilburton coal fields. It pins the violence on operators plans to incite state intervention to hire non union workers at lower wages. Bulletins signed 100 per cent Americans spurred actions at the Kali Inla mine. Local officials say bullets prompted an uprising though union members were not at fault.

Associated Tress Kali-Inla Cambria United Mine Workers

Girls Lead in Getting Tickets for News Picnic Aug 7

Amarillo youths under 16 lead in ticket qualifications for The News and Post picnic at Tri-State Fairgrounds on August 7. A limited 600 attendees will join a morning Mission Theater event then travel to the race track enclosure for lunch. Subscriptions secure tickets. prizes and contests promise a lively day with local sponsors providing treats.

Fair Park Amarillo T. N. Smissen News and Post Tri-State Fairgrounds Post Mission Theater Whistle Bottling Co Blue Ribbon Bakery Mistletoe Creameries Andy Deandi Fruit Co Panhandle

Jeff Potter Named Tulia Postmaster in Texas

Postmaster General announces two acting postmaster appointments in Texas with Jeff Potter named for Tulia and Pearl Vernon for Hermleigh. Potter will oversee Tulia postal operations while Vernon serves Hermleigh. The moves reflect ongoing staffing changes in the U S Postal Service across the state.

Associated Press Washington New Today Texas Jeff Potter Tulia Pearl Vernon Hermleigh

Three Drownings From Mississippi River Towboat Sinking

Three men drowned and another is expected to die after the towboat Climax of Barker Barge line sank in the Mississippi River off Jackson Avenue, near New Orleans, late today. The incident occurred as the vessel encountered trouble while on the river, with rescuers rushing to reach the crew.

Ny Associated Press New Orleans Climax Barker Lockport Mississippi River Jackson Avenue

Hear Election News Saturday Party At The News Office

Hear election returns Saturday night as guests at The News office. Two leased wires will bring returns, one wire devoted to election news. Be our guests at this big election party. Arrive after 6 to get a good place. Returns shown on screen for thousands.

Our State Ticket Endorses A Broad Texan slate

The News offers recommendations for state offices listing endorsed candidates across U S Senate Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General State Comptroller Agriculture Commissioner Lane Commissioner Railroad Commissioner and Supreme Court Justices. It praises Morris Sheppard Thomas Barton Will Edwards John Wall Dan Moody Tom Bell George Terrell J T Robison Clarence Gilmore Lon A Smith C M Cureton V Terrell M Marrs Walter Splawn and Lattimore asserting a safe, reliable ticket.

U. S Morris Sheppard the News Thomas D. Barton Amarillo Panhandle General Barton Will C. Edwards Denton Record Chronicle Barry Miller Edwards John C. Wall Dan Moody Williamson County Wall Moody Attorney General Tom Bell Texarkana Bell State Department of Labor George B. Terrell Cherokee County Rieee Nemancen Lane J. T. Robison Macy Attowe Nemanc Clarence RE. Gilmore Lon A. Smith Reme Court C. M. Cureton SUP Supreme Court Hashould Terrell M. N. Marrs State Superintendent of Public Instruction Walter M. W. Splawn Lattimore Court of Criminal Appeals

Workers Party Announces Aug Speaking Tours

William Foster and Benjamin Gitlow, Workers Party ticket for president and vice president, will open tours mid August per party headquarters. Foster to address steel workers in Avon Park near Youngstown Ohio on August 17 and then tour the West. Gitlow to tour the East, out on bond pending appeal from his Sing Sing sentence for circulating a left wing manifesto.

Associated Press Chicago William Foster Benjamin Gitlow Workers’ Party of America Joseph Manley Avon Park Youngstown Gitlow New York Sing Sing

Six Wheel Bus Project Announced by Schwab Company

Charles M. Schwab announced the formation of the Six Wheel company to manufacture six wheel motor buses and trucks. The firm will unitize the four rear wheels, a distinctive feature in automotive engineering, with headquarters in Philadelphia.

Associated Press NEW YO Six Wheel Company Charles M. Schwab New Corporation Philadelphia

Bessie B Seized After Docking Rum Fleet Crew Arrested

The fast motorboat Bess ie B released by customs officials earlier was seized again near Rockaway Point after bringing ashore Dr Royston Foulks and an injured man from the rum fleet. Two hundred cases of whiskey were found on board and the crew of three were arrested.

Bessie B Associated Press New York Royston Foulks Customs Marine Patrol Rockaway Point

Ruth Hobart Remains jailed as bond not yet posted

Mrs. Ruth Hobart, charged with the murder of her husband Edward W. Hobart, remains jailed with a $4,000 bond not yet posted. Attorney J. W. Culwell said the bond is prepared and will be presented soon. Hobart, progressing and spirits revived after habeas corpus proceedings, has been in jail since July 14 as Sheriff Less Whitaker previews new developments expected today.

Ruth Hobart Edward W. Hobart J. W. Culwell

McLaren Reaches Petropavlovsk Kamchatka on World Flight

British aviator A. Stuart McLaren and his companions have arrived at Petropavlovsk Kamchatka during their round the world flight, the latest leg of their journey.

Weather summary for Amarillo and nearby areas

Weather forecast for Amarillo area and vicinity shows Wednesday partly to mostly cloudy with a risk of showers in the extreme west. North portions of PiBantern New Mexico expect partly cloudy skies with local thundershowers and a temperature rise later in the day. Hourly temperatures are noted for Amarillo, with highs around 1023 and other figures referenced in the fragmentary report.

Amarillo PiBantern New Mexico

U S Demands Explanation In Death Of Major Imbrie

The State Department in Washington demands a precise statement from Persia over the death of Major Robert Imbrie vice consul in Teheran. Imbrie was killed by locals who claimed he wore a Persian fez and tried to photograph religious ceremonies. His wife Katherine Gillespie Imbrie, once director of Near East Relief in Teheran, testified from New Rochelle New York.

State Department Washington Persia Robert Imbrie Imbrie Teheran Near East Relief Orphanage Katherine Gillespie New Rochelle N.Y

Jurisdiction Challenge Felt in Western Railroad Dispute

The railroad labor board faced a challenge to its authority in a wages and rules dispute between western carriers and their employees. About 90 employee chairmen refused to answer summons as the board met in executive session to decide next steps while Richberg argued the board illegally assumed jurisdiction and witnesses would not testify.

Associated P Chicago Railroad Labor Board Western Roads Donald R. Richberg Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers

Fatal Ranger Hotel Fire Kills Guests and Ranges Missing

A major blaze in Ranger Texas destroyed the McClosky Hotel and nearby Southland hotel, trapping guests. Two are dead and at least two injured, with George Parkson and M. D. McKimmon missing. Billy Wallace perished after returning for a pet. Firefighters from Eastland aided, but many victims remain in debris.

Associated Tress Ranger Texas Riekeoe McClosky Hotel Southland S. KE. Taylor Ranger Billy Wallace Elma Craig McClesky M. D. McKimmon Troup George Parkson Wallace Eastland

Silver Named Head of Grain Concern

Gray Silver of West Virginia was elected president of a $26 million grain marketing company formed by five large grain firms. The merger aims to create a farmer owned and controlled organization, with Washington representative and affiliated with the American Farm Bureau federation.

Associated Press Chicago Gray Silver West Virginia Washington American Farm Bureau Federation Oes Vians

Norton Nominated to Succeed Bryan for Governor

John H. Norton of Polk was nominated by the Democratic state central committee for governor on the seventeenth ballot. He will succeed Governor Charles W. Bryan, who declined the nomination to pursue the vice presidency after the April primaries.

Fn Associated Press Lincoln Neb John H. Norton Polk Democratic State Central Committee Charles W. Bryan

British Schooner Francis and Louise Seized for Alcohol Cargo

Federal officials filed libels against the British schooner Francis and Louise and its cargo of 42,000 gallons of alcohol. The vessel was seized near Cape Cod after authorities captured a motor boat alleged to be distributing alcohol.

Associated Press Boston Juy Francis and Louise Cape Cod

Deadlock in Inter Allied Conference over German loan

London reports that despite efforts by Premier Herriot and Belgian premier and American reps, a deadlock remains between France and British and American financiers on the loan safeguard formula for Germany. Talks continue between M. Kennis and Thomas W. Lamont, with cautious optimism about Europe’s Dawes plan and future unity.

Associated Press London Theunly Belgium Herriot France Germany M. Kennis Thomas W. Lamont B. Morgan and Company

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