Seven Gas Balloons Ascend to Compete for Bennett Trophy
Seven large gas balloons lift off from the Kansas City field in a endurance race to select three to fly to Germany and contest for America’s James Gordon Bennett trophy. The Kansas City III carries Dr Milo Hartman and his bride on their honeymoon leg. A non contestant balloon landed twenty two miles north of Kansas City and the bridal party returned by car. In Juarez Mexico thirteen states are in open rebellion with thirty thousand supporting Orozco, amid rebels and banditry.
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End of Darrow bribery trial in sight
In Los Angeles on July 27 the Darrow bribery trial nears verdict. After May 15 start, both sides expect to finish evidence within a week and present arguments soon. Darrow will likely testify Monday as the final defense witness, with four days slated for final arguments.
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New Party Formed in Utah Under Roosevelt Banner
Salt Lake City reports the birth of a new political party led by President Roosevelt with the Bull Moose as its mascot. Three hundred delegates from every county endorsed leaving their longtime party while vowing to field tickets from governor to constable. Delegates were elected to a progressive Chicago convention with half votes each.
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Claude Allen Convicted Again in Murder Case
Wytheville Virginia July 27 Claude Allen an outlaw from Hillsville was convicted of murder in the first degree for killing Commonwealth's Attorney Foster. A prior trial had found him guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Judge Massie.
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Rebels Move North Toward Blanco as Federals Await
Two thousand rebels lifted from Casas Grandes Chihuahua on a train toward the Sonora border where General Blanco is stationed, escorting fifteen hundred Federals. Rebels march with seven cannon and a rapid fire gun to block Blanco reaching the Northwestern railroad. clash expected late tomorrow.
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Chamizal Land Dispute Settled By U S Mexico
Washington officials announce a settlement of the Chamizal tract ownership dispute in El Paso Texas. The agreement rests on the U S purchase of 550 acres from Mexico by the United States.
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Governor General Forbes Ill in New Bedford Summer Stay
Gov General Forbes of the Philippines is seriously ill in New Bedford Massachusetts where he has been spending the summer and undergoing treatment.
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Sugar Tariff Bill Adopted In Senate
Washington July 27 A Republican sugar tariff bill the first purely Republican revision in this Congress was adopted in the Senate after an ironclad pact with regulars. The measure, a compromise between the Lodge and Bristow plans, would abolish the 7 percent refiner differential and cut customs receipts by about 5.5 million with an estimated savings to consumers of 20 million. The House expected to approve. Heavy rain at Plainview Tex adds rainfall aiding late crops. ten day total reaches 3.25 inches.
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Precinct Delegations Named In Amarillo Party Convention
Delegates from Amarillo precincts were named to attend the county convention next Saturday to choose state convention delegates in San Antonio in August. Some precincts reported protests over perceived unfair treatment, and observers noted a Ramsey-Sheppard influence in the selections amid a wide, extended vote count.
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May Primary Returns Highlight Heavy Ballot in Texas
Returns from the Texas state primary show Morris Sheppard leading in the U S Senate race with Jacob Wolters and Randell trailing. Colquitt and Ramsey contest a close governor’s race as results hint at a long count. Twenty three candidates vie for Congress at large and district offices amid a ballot described as the longest in state history.
Local Ballot Returns Highlight Lynn County Totals
Tahoka Texas July 27 Partial returns in Lynn county show Wolters 38 Sheppard 71 Colquitt 66 Ramsey 70 Browning 28 Lancaster 50 Graham 5 Presler 53 Dendricks 66 Huff 67.
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Complete precinct returns for local races released
Complete totals from eight precincts show Sheppard 74 Wolters 29 Randell 18 Colquitt 39 Ramsey 96 Imboden 40 Mayes 77 Graham 64 Huff 10 Hendricks 94 Presler 28 in Miami Texas on July 27.
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Son shoots father in truck theft plan
Arthur P. Bittner Jr. confessed to shooting his father from behind an automobile truck in St. Louis. The wounded man remains in hospital with two bullet wounds to the brain. The aim was to rob him of eighty dollars, a plan formed two days earlier after borrowing a revolver from his fiancee’s home.
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Weather Summary for Texas Towns Amid Mixed Clouds
Generally fair Sunday with scattered clouds in northwest west central regions. Morning temperatures around 8A F924 with highs near 82, low around 41. Cloudy and threatening rain reported in Childress Quanah Vernon areas, while balance of state mostly clear and hot.
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Krack Battle Reported in Plainville Georgia
A violent clash between white and black residents in Plainville Georgia is described as ongoing. Sheriff Owens is said to have been mortally wounded and two other white men seriously injured, with no additional details available.
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