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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1920

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Final Race Between Shamrock and Resolute Called Off

The decisive America's Cup race was abandoned after four and a half hours with light winds. Resolute led the challenger Shamrock by about two miles when called off. a third attempt is planned for tomorrow on the 15 to windward and 15 to leeward course.

Associated Press Sandy Hook N. 4 Resolute Amigek IV Inst Saat Defender Charles Francis Adams William Burton Shamrock Jersey Shore Weather Bureau

Coolidge Notified of Nomination for Vice Presidential Candidate

Formal ceremonies will be held today to announce the vice presidential nomination. President Coolidge will be notified of the nomination as part of the event.

Coolidge

Coolidge Named To Nation’s Ticket In Northampton

Republican leaders in Northampton gather for Coolidge notification ceremony as J Henry Oraback heads the committee. Speculation centers on his acceptance speech themes including League of Nations and domestic versus foreign policy during reconstruction. Events unfold at Smith College with Mayors Fitzgerald and Morrow to deliver welcome and address.

Associated Press Northampton Mass Republican Party Calvin Coolidge J. Henry Oraback Connecticut Coolidge League of Nations Harding Law and Order Smith College Allen Field Michael K. Fitzgerald Edwin P. Morrow Kentucky

Grand Jury Indicts Five in Paris Negro Lynching

Paris Texas July 26 The special grand jury convened to probe the recent burning of two Negroes reported five indictments for first degree murder and adjourned. Witnesses could not positively identify any crowd leader. indictments names were not released pending arrests. A ranger assists the sheriff if needed.

Associated Press Paris Texas Sheriff's Department

Perryton Election Totals Show Local Wins and Gubernatorial Favors

In Perryton Texas on July 26 readers report results of a local ballot with Home ownership at 54 for and 23 against. Gubernatorial preferences show Bailey 46 Looney 17 Neff 61 Thomason 122 and lieutenant governor race totals list Culp 20 Davidson 23 Humphrey 25 Johnson 61 McNealus 23 Pace 32.

Brecial Perryton Tex Ochtree Bailey Looney Neff Thomason Culp Davidson Humphrey Johnson McNealus Pace

Pancho Villas Arrival at Sabinas Triggers Clash with Federals

Associated Press reports Pancho Villa arrived at Sabinas and clashed with about 25 government troops. Villa commands 300 to 500 men and seeks terms for surrender through telegraph with the de la Huerta government. Refugees flee to Piedras Negras as Villa takes control of Sabinas and threatens broader warfare. An American, Carl Hagelin, president of the Sabinas brewery, is said held for ransom.

Cy Associated Press Bragle Pass Tex Pancho Villa Sabinas Eagle Pass Villa de la Huerta Piedras Negras Carl Hagelin

Harding Learns of Poland and Russia

Senator Harding discussed European affairs with C Herbert De Fosse after a New York trip. De Fosse urged caution in foreign commitments and noted Trotzky’s growing influence in Russia with an estimated army of 1 750 000. Harding plans a quiet week before the Mansfield delegation arrives to mark the front porch campaign. Daugherty will attend the Coolidge notification. Henry C Wallace praised Harding’s reform talks.

Marion Ohio Russia Poland Harding C. Herbert de Fosse New York Europe Trotzky Mansfield Daugherty Harry M. Daugherty HarJing Coolidge Massachusetts Henry C. Wallace Des Moines Iowa Senator Harding

Closing Arguments Begun in Conspiracy Case

In Chicago on July 26 the state opened closing arguments against William Brees Liedg and nineteen other alleged leaders of the Communist Labor party who face charges of plotting to overthrow the government by force. The court ruled certain opinions of Secretary of Labor Wilson inadmissible as not judicial opinions.

Chicago William Brees Liegd Communist Labor Party Jude Hebel Labor Wilson

Distress Meeting Called by Panhandle Chamber of Commerce

Members from 38 Texas Panhandle counties and visitors from Washington will attend a 2 p.m. distress meeting in Amarillo. The call, issued by A B Stinnett and Franki Jatminen, seeks decisive financial support and to address an ongoing grain car shortage affecting shipments.

Chamber OF Commerce Stinnett Panhandle Itlains Chammy of Commerce Texas Panhandle Washington, PC Texas Railroad Commission A. &. Stinnett Prank i. Jatninen

Train wreck injures five on Texas & Pacific run

Five passengers were injured when Texas & Pacific passenger train No. 25 derailed on the Nacogdoches branch between Howard and La Chute. Two sleepers overturned and a chair car derailed.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas & Pacific Nacogdoches Howard la Chute

National Search for Le Roy Expands Across U S

Detroit July 26 The case of Eugene Le Roy widening to a national search after a severed and mutilated body in a trunk linked to Le Roy's wife. Police request help from major cities as investigators probe jealousy and revenge alongside Mrs Le Roy's prior marriage to a Mississippi pugilist named Jackson.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Eugene le Roy New York Leo Trumbull Detroit Police Department Roy Millen Chicago le Roy Allen A. Tatum Birmingham Alabama Mrs le Roy Tatum Jackson Katherine Dixon Starkville Mississippi

Eastland Woman Fatally Burned in Oil Explosion

Mrs. H. D Hallum, 40, of Eastland died after an old stove exploded in her home. She tried to move the stove outside when her clothing caught fire, according to word received.

Eastland Associated Press FT. Worth H. D Hallum

Alleged Eloping Couple Arrested in Kansas

Salina reporters say Arthur W. Ramsey and Mrs Jennie Staff were arrested in Salina Kansas charged with eloping from Wichita Falls Texas The couple were said to be married and the arrest was confirmed by the woman's father and a detective who made the capture

Kansas Pree Salina Kan Arthur W. Ramsey Mra Jennie Wichita Falls Texas

Greeks Occupy Viea Near Jack Bea Coast

The Greeks have effected a landing at Media on the Jack Bea coast of eastern Thrace and occupy Visa about 20 miles from that port according to the Exchange Company Athens correspondent.

Viea Ny Associates Press London Media Jack Bea Thrace Visa Exchange Company Athens

Destroyers Seize Fuel Oil at San Francisco Plant

Six United States destroyers moved into the Associated Cat Company loading plant in San Francisco to requisition 500000 gallons of fuel oil for navy use after a price dispute. Navy officials said loading began at the navy price of 1.72 dollars per barrel, with the company warned to seek court action if it wished for its own price. Commanders were ordered to use every means to obtain the oil and the vessels connected to the tanks after a brief parley at the wharf.

Associated Press San Francisco United States Associated Cat Company Or Ters Navy

Jack Johnson Seeks Early Release Dimmed by Legal Hurdles

CHICAGO July. Heedack Jomeeon's appeal for early freedom dimmed after efforts by friends and attorneys failed. Former heavyweight champion fled to Marenees after a $1000 fine and a year and a day in prison for Violation of the Mame Aet, remaining jailed at Jeliet for a month. Judge Carpenter's absence in city halts a hearing as United States District Gantt defers action.

Chicago Work Marenees Noure Leeveon Worth Jeliet Jadee Samuel Altehuler United States Mietriet Gantt Carpenter Johnson

Typhoon sweeps Luzon leaves thousands homeless

The Associated Press reports a typhoon with heavy rains swept Luzon over two weeks. A dyke on the Tarlac river broke, flooding thousands of acres of rice and sugar land and washing away hundreds of small houses. Reported deaths were small.

Manila P. II Dely Luzon Tarlac

Howat predicts larger miners strike expansion this week

Alexander Howat, president of the district United Mine Workers, says 1500 to 2000 miners in Tisteiet 14 have quit in protest over fines for a five day week, predicting up to six thousand by week’s end as many seek other work. He urges Governor Allen and the industrial court to intervene to enforce the law. Cleave Richardson of the Interstate Coal Operators Association confirms a telegram reporting John Lewis has warned workers to return or face penalties.

Pittsburg Kans United Mine Workers of America Alexander Howat Howat Hiowat Allen Governor Allen Hopkins Induastrial Court Wowk Cleave Richardson Interstate Coal Operators’ Associam W.L. A. Rotinson Operatora John Lewis United Mine Workers Prosident Lewis

Returns Show Little Change in Candidates’ Positions

Democratic primary returns from 240 Texas counties indicate Bailey leading Neff by about 3 000 votes with Thomason and Looney far behind. Republican-like results show Bailey 127 618, Neff 123 861, Thomason 85 688, Looney 42 737, amid rural vote still outstanding and a Bailey Neff runoff seen as likely for August 28.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Pat M. Neff Waco Joseph Weldon Bailey Robert E. Thomason Ben F. Looney Bailey Neff The News Texas Election Bureau Thomason Looney

Potter County Primary Returns Headed to Court House Meeting

Potter County Democrats will canvass Saturday morning at 10 in the county courthouse to announce complete unofficial returns. Governor race led by Robert K. E. Thomason with 689 votes, Pat M. Neff 681. J. W. Bailey 497. H. F. P. Looney 40. Lieutenant governor saw Lynch Davidson 629, W. A. Johnson 580. others listed. Childers leads district attorney race by 221 votes over Mood. Donley and Randall county reports show Childers ahead. Precinct winners include H. L. Neusch, Jack Hall, C. E. Weymouth. W. W. Lynch elected without opposition. total governor vote 1007 with Shea at 1912 for treasurer. Potter voters heavily scratched gubernatorial race.

Potter County Democratic Executive Committee Court House M. J. R. Jackson Robert KE. Thomason Pat M. Neff J. W. Bailey Hh. FP. Looney Lynch Davidson W. A Johnson J. W. Culp R. B. Humphreys J. C. McNealus W. T. Pace W. Hi. Childers Alex M. Mood Mr. Childers Randall County Armstrong County Veporta Donley County Childers H. L. Neuseh Jack Hall C. E B. Weymouth W. W. Lynch Rnor J. L. Shea

Cox Progresses With Acceptance Speech Plans

Dayton Ohio July 26 Governor Cox advances on his August 7 acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination He will publish installments to his newspaper office for composition and plans to edit out every minor word He meets with Judge J G Johnson Ohio Supreme Court who praises Cox as a man of the people and notes the public use of his first name Jimmy reflecting strong popular support

Associated Press Dayton Ohio Cox Democratc J. G. Johnson Ohio Supreme Court San Francisco Governor Cox Judge Johnson Springfield Jimmy Thodore Roosevelt Teddy

National Guardsman Accidentally Kills Self

Galveston July 26 Private Abe Ginsbur a Texas national guardsman from Houston was showing his revolver to his sister-in-law when it discharged accidentally. The bullet entered his left eye tearing away much of the left side of his head and he died instantly in a downtown dry goods store around 8 00 p m.

Associated Prem Galveston Inlaw J. Ginsbur Abe Ginsbur Texas National

Explosion Claims Third Victim in Tailor Shop Blaze

A blast at a tailor shop in EPNON Town today killed a third man while two others remain seriously injured. The fire destroyed three buildings and razed the block as rescuers battled the flames.

EPNON Charles Soline Torday

Two Payroll robberies shock Chicago within twenty minutes

Two daring payroll robberies shattered Chicago's west side within twenty minutes. Bandits in a touring car exchanged many shots with guards, wounding several and stealing about $2,000 from a payroll chest. one paymaster, George Houbroeck, was fatally wounded, and companion Charles Gaude was wounded. Later, at Peterson Machine Works, $15,000 was seized from A. B. Nelson after the robbers forced him to surrender the money.

Chicago Hy Associated Prows Express Tatler West Side Hiather George Houbroeck Charles Gaude Haubrock Gaude Joan Peterson Machine Works Loop District A. B. Nelson Nelson Pistole

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