Federal outposts clash with rebels near Chihuahua
Federal forces retreated after skirmish with rebels from a station on the Mexican Northwestern about 45 miles west of Chihuahua. Cruz Ortiz of El Paso, a said US citizen, was imprisoned in Chihuahua penitentiary on charges of federal espionage as American Consul Letcher demanded Ortiz be released via rebel chief Orozco.
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Associated Press
Chihuahua
Mex
Here
Parral
Cruz Ortiz
el Paso
United States
Letcher
Orozco
Ortiz
Memorial Services By Trainman Unions At Central Presbyterian
Joint memorial services will be held Sunday at 2 o clock in the Central Presbyterian church by the Order of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Rev. R Thomson will deliver the address. The service honors departed members from both unions and opens Amarillo affiliations annual memorial events with a long history of members remembered.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood of
R. Thomson
Pampa Grain Men Talk Present Crop Outlook
C Barrett and Nels Walberge officers of the Farmers' Grain Elevator Co at Pampa visited Amarillo yesterday. They report the local grain crop is excellent and are gathering Panhandle wide reports on rains and conditions.
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Pampa
C. Barrett
Nels Walberge
Farmers’ Grain Elevator Company of
Amarillo
Panhandle
Weather Summary for Washington and Nearby Regions
Forecast indicates probable showers Saturday with clear and hot conditions in central and western Texas. Panhandle and Pecos Valley expect hot weather with some rain near Roswell last night. North Texas and Northwest Texas forecast clear and hot. Oklahoma remains generally clear and hot.
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West Texas
Texas
Panhandle
Pecos Valley
Roswell
Wisconsin Rep Proposes Impeachment of Judge Hanford
Representative Victor Berger of Wisconsin began impeachment proceedings against Federal Judge Hanford of Seattle who recently deprived Leonard Oleson of Seattle of his citizenship for being a socialist. Berger declares the judge is a drunkard.
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Washington, D. C
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Hanford
Seattle
Leonard Oleson
Berger
Wade Coming to Amarillo for Chamber of Commerce Meet
Homer D. Wade, famed for commercial organization work, is expected to visit Amarillo for several days. The plan includes an address on commercial club work and a smoker or dinner to unite local business leaders. Wade’s Stamford base and proven track record are cited as reasons for anticipation by Amarillo’s Chamber of Commerce as it prepares dates and arrangements.
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Homer D. Wade
United States
Southwest
Amarillo
Wade
Stamford
Panhandle Hardware and Implement Dealers’ Association
Penick
Fuqua
Chamber of Comm
Chamber of Commerce
Convention Clash Looms as GOP and Democrats Gather
Washington notes mark start of convention buildup with delegates and visitors converging on Chicago to select the Republican nominee while Baltimore braces for the Democratic gathering. The week also opens college commencement season with centennial events at Hamilton College and Pratt Institute’s twenty fifth anniversary, plus Chicago’s Harper Memorial Library dedication.
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Washington
D. C
Chicago
Howver
Baltimore
Institutions of Learning
Hamilton College
Taft
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
University of Chicago
William Jainey Harper
Republican National Committee sergeant seeks police protection
Col. William F. Stone, sergeant at arms of the Republican National Committee, appeals to Mayor Harrison for police protection at tomorrow's sessions. He cites reports that Roosevelt leaders planned to intimidate committee members during deliberations.
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Republican National Committee
Ly Associated Press
Chicago
William F. Stone
Harrison
Stone
Roosevelt
Taft Name to Be Presented at Chicago Convention
Warren G Harding announced Taft asked to be named at the Chicago convention. The Associated Press reports Taft's designation will be presented by Harding. Also notes Taft leads in Alabama and Arkansas delegate contests decided in his favor by the Republican National Committee.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Taft
Warren Harding
Ohio
Harding
Chicago
Alabama
Arkansas
Republican Nationa Committee
Roosevelt
Arizona
Five Year Old Narrowly Survives Drowning At Amarillo Tank
James E Parks Jr. almost died after being found unconscious in a watering tank three miles from Amarillo. His eight year old sister Francis wrestled him free as the mother tended the garden. Breathing was restored and the boy recovered by yesterday.
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James E. Parks, Jr
James E Parks
Amarillo
Francis
Gomez Authorized to Spend Million in Cuba
Havana July 7 The House ratified the Senate action authorizing President Gomez to expend a million dollars for extraordinary military preparations. News that the War Department may send 5000 troops to Cuba creates a profound sensation.
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Havana
Cuba
House of Representatives
Senate
Gomez
American War Department
Bert Franklin Kept on Grill in Darrow Juror Bribery Trial
The Darrow juror bribery trial in Los Angeles focused on Bert Franklin who testified all day, denying promised immunity while detailing how he confessed to bribery under pressure. The cross examination aimed to uncover new facts from Franklin’s testimony and his motive for confessing.
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Associated Press Angeles
Clarence Darrow
Bert Franklin
Franklin
Darrow
Southwestern Telephone Officials Visit Amarillo
Col J E Farnsworth of Dallas and B Mimms of St Louis officials of Southwestern Telephone are in Amarillo for system business. Farnsworth is a renowned Texas telephone figure with long Dallas ties. Mimms, linked with the vast system, is less famous locally. Annapolis Md June 7 Naval Academy graduation sees 162 cadets receive diplomas from Secretary of the Navy George von L Meyer. Harold B Saunders of Michigan is star graduate.
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J. E. Farnsworth
Dallas
B. Mimms
St. Louis
Southwestern Telephone Compay
Amarillo
Col. Farnsworth
Texas
Southwestern
Mr. Mimms
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
George von L. Meyer
Harold Bh, Saunders
Michigan
Dallas bids to host state Democratic convention
Dallas voters and chamber leaders move to land the state Democratic convention as a Dallas delegation travels to Austin June 10 to argue the case before the state Democratic executive committee. The board plans to cover convention entertainment finances. In Washington the Navy retires Rear Admiral Sidney A Staunton after reaching age limit. he served on the General Board and commanded a division of the Atlantic fleet.
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Dallas
Tex
Chamber of Commerce
Citizrens
Austin
Democratic Executive Committee
Washington, D. C
Sidney A. Staunton
Forces Preparing to Entrains at Moment’s Notice
An ambulance company was ordered to ready for service and personnel prepared to entrain on short notice.
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Newport News
State Department
Guba
Volcano erupts near Cordova likely Redoubt Ileanna name
Thick volcanic ash falls over Cordova Alaska as cannonading sounds echo from the mountains. Residents believe the eruption originates from the Redoubt or Ileanna volcanoes in the Cook Inlet region, with ash clouds drifting over the town.
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Associated Press
Cordova
Alaska
Cook Inlet
Cattlemen Prepare Detailed Plans for Amarillo BBQ
Judge H. C. Harding, chairman of the barbecue committee, says plans for the Bonita Creek event on Saturday June 22 are nearly complete. Visitors from outside Amarillo expected. program will be informal with brief talks from cattle and railway men. No formal outline yet, but entertainment is assured.
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H. C. Harding
Bonita Creek
Amarillo
WIRE SHOOTS HUSBAND IN TRINIDAD
In Trinidad Colorado on June 7 Ethel Doyle shoots R Mohr a butcher after pawning her ring for a revolver and trip from Colorado Springs Mohr severely wounded and may die they had met in a hotel room five minutes before the shots were fired and Doyle admitted intent to kill Mohr
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Wire
Trinidad
Associated Press
Colo
Colorado Springs
Ethel Doyle
R. Mohr
Mohr
Cripple Creek
Sweetwater editor discharged after court contempt hearing
R H Richardson, Sweetwater editor, appeared before the Texas supreme court and, with a written apology and $0.85 sheriff’s fees, was discharged after a two hour hearing. The editor said the publication implied disrespect to the court but had no intent to reflect on it and expressed high regard for the court. Former proprietor C A Wade was allowed to be separated from the case, with no further order against him.
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Eadly News
Austin
Tex
R. H. Richardson
Sweetwater
Supreme Court
Sweetwater Man
C. A. Wade
Alown
Richardson
Orient Headquarters
Knights of the Maccabees Open Grand Council in Frederick
The Knights of the Maccabees begin their annual grand council session in Frederick Maryland with many delegates and visitors in attendance. The two day program includes entertainment features along with routine organizational business.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Frederick Md
Maryland
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