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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1926

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Resolution on Ferguson resignation to be presented at Dallas County convention

Dallas reporters say a resolution demanding Governor Ferguson's resignation will be presented at the Dallas County Democratic convention Saturday. Party spokesmen say Moody campaign figures will meet Thursday to discuss convention matters. The county will cast fifty three delegates to the state convention and consider state committee appointments. E B Cummings Abilene urged immediate action on other items and road bond validation on September 13.

Dallas E. 8. Cummings Abilene Texas

Moody denies any meeting authorized to speak for him

Attorney General Dan Moody, in Dallas on personal business, said a Moody supporters meeting in Austin did speak for him and he authorized no public statements. The conference reportedly considered a program including delaying actions until after the second primary and opposing investigations and Ferguson recess appointees.

Associated Press Dallas Dan Moody Moody Austin Moody Forces Ferguson

Member Al Spencer Gang Gets Life for Slaying H. E. Marlow

Jesse D. Paul, alleged member of the Al Spencer gang, pleaded guilty in Bartlesville district court to the murder of Herb Marlow four years earlier. Judge Charlton sentenced him to life imprisonment for the November 25, 1922, clothing-store robbery during which Marlow was killed.

The Associated Press Bartlesville Oklo Jesse D. Paul al Spencer Herb &. Marlow Lfe Juige Charlton Marlow Dewey Paul

Amarillo Weather Forecast and Nebraska Disturbance

Amarillo and vicinity expect Thursday showers and thunderstorms with partly cloudy periods as a northern low moves northeast from Nebraska. Warmth spreads across the central region while an Atlantic disturbance looms southward and a tropical system nears Florida.

Amarillo Missouri Valley Nebraska Pillans Rocky Mountain Region South Atlantic Coast Florida Acoa

Five Die in Whitesville Crossing Crash Near Lakewood

Five people are killed at Whitesville crossing south of Lakewood when their car is struck by a northbound Jersey Central express. Victims include Sylvester Chaskis and his wife, their seven-year-old son Walter, Victoria Matus, and Julius Yarmelewicz.

Associated Press Lakewood N. J Whitesville Crossing Jersey Central Railroad Sylvester Chaskis Walter Trenton Victoria Matus Julius Yarmelewicz

Norris Says Errors In Norris Statement. Retains Two Attorneys

Five hours after Rev. Pr J Frank Norris announced hiring Marvin Simpson attorney Norris said the statement bore errors and two attorneys have been retained. He declined further comment.

Associated Press Fort. Worth Texas Pr. J Frank Norris Marvin Simpson Norris Simpson

Italian Ship Rescue Amid Florida Hurricane Strikes State

A Caribbean hurricane moved along Florida’s coast toward Georgia causing millions in damage and two deaths. Palm Beach, Stuart, and Miami suffered notable losses while ships sought shelter and vessels faced wrecks. Rescue of the Italian freighter Ansaldo San Giorgio Secondo was reported as it towed toward Jacksonville for noon arrival.

Associated Press Jacksonville Florida Georgia Georgia Line Palm Beach Stuart Fla Miami Ansaldo San Giorgio Secondo St. Augustine Ansaldo Atlantic Coast Line Orlando Liga Zuleta Bimini Bahamas

Valley Chambers Commerce Seeks Cotton Pickers

Valley chambers of commerce in Brownsville Texas mobilized to recruit laborers for cotton harvesting. They request seven thousand pickers for the area from Robstown to Missions as warm weather accelerates crop readiness and nearly a hundred thousand bales await pickup. pleas go to Northern and Central Texas and to VA labor officials.

Associated Press Brownsville Texas Valley Chambers of Commerce Robstown Missions Chambers of Commerce

Amarillo tests new deep well with airlift pump

Amarillo officials and Judy of Sullivan Air Lift Pumps tested the Word ranch well yielding 700 000 to 750 000 gallons daily. The airlift system pushes water up from the bottom while air loosens surrounding sand and gravel forms a stable water cavity. The first test exceeded expectations and officials expect further progress over the year.

Amarillo Judy Sullivan Air Lift Pumps Company Kansas City Word Ranch

Dictionary Only Place Gratitude Found Says Jim

AUSTIN July 28 James E Ferguson plans to quit politics after Miriam A Ferguson resigns around November 1 Alva Ferguson Jim’s elder brother from Salado said Jim learned gratitude is found only in the dictionary He will leave politics when the crisis ends and they return to Temple after repainting and papering the governor’s house.

Associated Press Austin Miriam A. Ferguson James E. Ferguson Texas Alva Ferguson Jim Salado Jim Ferguson Ferguson Temple

Dynamite Found By Youths Near Mill

Two boys under ten playing on a lawn near the Great West Mill and Elevator site uncovered 27 pounds of dynamite and other explosives, aiding police detection. Officer J D Johnson and the youths reported the find north of the Rock Island railroad west of the mill. Tex Thornton, explosives expert, took charge. investigation ongoing.

Great West Mill and Elevator Company J. D. Johnson Rock Island Great West Mill Cleghorn North Filmore Street Tex Thornton

Denton Arrested in Picher for Mine Fatal Shooting

Lee Denton 89, former Picher policeman, arrested by city officers after being found asleep in a vacant house. A .38 caliber revolver alleged used in the killing of George Pentelow, a miner and Canadian war hero, was found unloaded. Denton jailed in Miami pending charges.

Associated Press Picher Oklo Lee Denton Miami George Pentelow Denton

Run offs proposed in two races for attorney general and treasurer

A second primary is expected for two statewide races. Officials announce run offs will be necessary in two contests, with results pending certification and party guidance.

Moody's Majority Grows as Texas Gubernatorial Race Near Finish

Dan Moody leads in the Texas primary with a 174 vote majority as returns from 249 of 262 counties come in. Governor Miriam A Ferguson faces pressure to resign. Moody says she should but admits no legal way to force it. A Ferguson ally accuses the Ku Klux Klan of aiding Moody's win.

Associated Prep Dallas Dan Moody Texas Miriam A. Ferguson Moody Ferguson James FE. Ferguson Ku Klux Klan Klan Forum Temple Associated Press Texas Election Bureau Election Bureau Davidson Zimmerman Johnston Wilmann Ate

Society figure arrested for shoplifting on Fifth Avenue

Misa Claira Cornell, a member of the Junior League active in New York society, has been arrested on a shoplifting charge at a Fifth Avenue jeweler. She told police she had been suffering from a nervous condition.

Misa Claira Cornell Junior League New York Fifth Avenue

Impersonation Suspects Seized In Santa Fe Box Car

Two men under 30 were arrested near a Santa Fe box car on Tenth street after posing as federal officers. They flashed badges in a restaurant and claimed meals would be paid when checks arrived from Washington. One claimed time in a Michigan asylum. Police turned them over to county authorities for further inquiry. A second brief item notes a bank robbery in Corn, Oklahoma, with $750 stolen by two unmasked bandits aided by a female driver.

Prohibition Texas Rangers Jall Tenth Street Ray Dyer Washington Miller Michigan Christian Milford Justin

Cabaret girls testify in Peteet case at Mexican trial

In Tia Juana California Mexico on July 23 cabaret entertainers and police testified in the second day of the trial of former Police Chief Zenaido Lianos and three others on a February statutory offense charge involving Clyde and Audrey Peteet aged 18 and 26. Testimony focused on Thomas Peteet and family movements during their four day visit ending February 3 and alleged dragging and assault of the two girls.

Tiajuna Lower Calif Mexico Zenaido Lianos Clyde Audrey Petech San Diego Ronorse

Ferguson links Klan and Baptists in postprimary letter

Former Governor James Ferguson denounces the Ku Klux Klan and Baptists in a Temple Forum weekly letter titled How It Happened. He thanks supporters of Miriam Ferguson and signals hope Dan Moody’s administration serves the people. He hints at intimidation and a possible Ku Klux parade within sixty days.

Associated Press Austin James Ed. Ferguson Ku Klux Klan Baptists Miriam A. Ferguson Ferguson Temple Dan Moody

Startling Facts In Mellett Death Promised Soon

Canton Ohio July 28 The Associated Press reports postal inspector A P Owen promised startling facts about the murder of Canton publisher Don R Mellett shot July 16. He declined to reveal details as the postal department widens the probe into threatening anonymous letters received by investigators and citizens.

Charles E. Morris Dayton Ohio Canton Daily News Don R. Mellet Morris Cox Newspapers Mellett Associated Press Don R. Mellett A. P. Owen Cleveland Owen

Contest for Edenborn estate begins in Missouri

Mrs Sophie Mier of Gumbo St Louis county filed a circuit court suit to divide William E Edenborn's Missouri holdings of the 76 million dollar estate between his widow Sarah Drain Edenborn of Shreveport and himself. The action marks the start of a legal contest over the daughter of Edenborn.

Associated Press ST. Louis William E. Edenborn Louisiana Sophie Ll. Meir Gumbo St. Louisa County Mier Edenborn Missouri Sarah Drain Edenborn Shreveport

Panama Trade Treaty and Navy Fleet Modernization News

The United States signed a commercial treaty with Panama and moved toward modernizing the government cargo fleet. The interior department was enjoined from attacking the title of Standard Oil of California to lands in the Elk Hills naval reserve.

Panama Interior Department Standard Oil Company of California Elk Hills Naval Reserve

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