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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

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Wilson is Renominated by Democratic Convention

At the St Louis gathering on June 15, President Wilson was renominated for the presidency by acclamation with the vice presidency also approved. The crowded arena required firemen at doors and Bryan finally entered to address the convention amid cheers and demonstrations.

ST. Louis Wilson Marshall W. J. Bryan America Bryan Woodrow Wilson Charles F. Murphy Tammany Wescott Hugh Hughes Tipperary Helflin Alabama Robert Burke Congress Illinois Washington White House Administration

Washington bankers open Northwest annual meeting

In Everett Washington the Washington State Bankers association held its annual gathering with Governor Lin ters welcome address. Thomas H Brewer of Spokane gave the response for visiting bankers. President H Lucas of Novia Yakima delivered the annual address as the convention opened. Business will continue tomorrow.

Everett Waeh Dune Northwest Washington State Bankers’ Association Linter Thomas H. Brewer Spokane H. ©. Lucas Novia Yakima

Rail workers vote on general strike amid wage dispute

More than a half million railroad workers and supporters will vote on a general strike to press for an eight hour day and overtime pay as railroad management and unions fail to reach a settlement after two weeks of talks. The tentative compromise offered in place of double compensation rules was rejected by labor leaders who refused arbitration.

Hy Associated Preos New York Arteries Lbor

Beatrice Walter Death Case Ties to Suicide Pact Claim

Preliminary trial details expose James Forest involved in the May fatal shooting near Fort Independence. Beatrice Walter, 19, died from a self inflicted gunshot after allegedly forming a suicide pact with O'Brien. The pair reportedly planned the crime, with O'Brien claiming she pulled the trigger. The inquest notes the weapon was pressed to her heart and fired. It follows the General Slocum disaster anniversary, where 400 perished in a separate incident on a Sunday excursion, most victims being women and children.

Providence Beatrice Waller Willam H. Walter Hope James BM Walter Fort Independence O'Brien Owen York Hyatt Sehkool Amen

ABE MARTIN Offers Divorce Advice on Salary for Wife

In a humorous aside, Abe Martin suggests the best way to manage life with a wife is to put her on a salary, presenting a lighthearted take on domestic finance and partnership.

Morgan Sheds Light on Transit Relationship

Financier Meerborough Transit Company’s dealings with Morgan’s firm are outlined. Morgan describes the formal ties and financial arrangements affecting operations and oversight. The account highlights the extent of influence and potential conflicts.

Meerborough Transit Company

Morgan ties to Interborough probe cost Shonts a quarter million

In testimony before a legislative committee, J P Morgan described Interborough Rapid Transit talks as costing the city and the firm a quarter of a million dollars. He said Morgan & Co received about 250000 for supervising proposals to frame subway deals and another 250000 for a standing loan to the Interborough. Morgan defended the payments as worth it and faced questions about alleged rigging.

Associated Press New York P. Morgan Th Thompson Banking House Interborough Rapid Transit Company Morgan Interborough Shonts Frank B. Moss Inter Borouch

General Synod Opens At Holland For 16th Session

The 16th annual General Synod of the Reformed Church in America opens in Holland Michigan with Rev Isaac W Gowen of North Bergen New Jersey presiding The meeting marks semicentennial of Hope College and considers a new constitution and possible union with the German Reformed Church Home and foreman missionary reports show record receipts exceeding 6000 with home gifts surpassing the previous peak

Geman

Rainy Weather Hits Clarendon With Hail Reported

Special to The News from Clarendon Texas reports a splendid rain last night with high winds and an electric storm. No damage yet observed though some hail is reported in Clarendon and none north of town.

Clarendon Tex

Clarendon Students Earn Degrees From Noted Institutions

Clarendon and its schools send many graduates to higher education this season. Horace Pyle of Sewanee, high honors and West Point appointment. Zee Glenn of Southern Methodist. Meta Lorrell of Texas Woman's College. Arthur Martin of Texas University. Wade William, USC law degree. Victor Smith of Memphis and others earning oratory honors. Grand Prairie reverend Donald Linak noted for local support of education.

Clarendon Tex Horace Pyle Sewanee University Tennessee West Point Zee Glenn Donley County University of Southern California Law Department Los Angeles Cal Amon Clarendon College Victor Q Smith Memphis Southern Methodist Hubert I. Sete Donald B. Linak Grand Prairie

Weather forecast and temperature readings

Local forecast indicates fair conditions for Friday. Historical temperature data shows a high around 2.84 and a low near 2.79. Recorded extremes include a maximum of 2.84 and a minimum around 2.79 during 1915 and 2915.

Carranza Sends More Forces to San Ignacio Border Aid

General Ricaut, Carranza commander of Mata Moros, leads another expedition to support San Ignacio on the border. The move aims to meet armed resistance as troops reinforce the area and seek to quell clashes along the frontier.

Carranza San Ignacio Ricaut Matamoros

Three Americans Dead as Raid Triggers Cross Border Threats

San Antonio reports Major Alonzo Gray leading the Fourteenth Cavalry to sweep the Mexican side for a hot trap. Papers from a dead Mexican suggest he was a Carranza major. if bandits linked to Luis De La Rosa are found, a third punitive expedition may form. Brownsville notes 1,000 Carranza troops ordered to border. Laredo tallies three American dead and six wounded. Mexicans suffer eight dead and many captured.

Alonzo Gray San Antonio Fourteenth Cavalry San Ygnacio Luis de la Rosa Carranza Laredo United States

Farmers Institute Session at Canyon

Special to The News Canyon Texas June meeting gathered farmers and businessmen with delegates named to the Texas Farmers Institute. Hon C O Dove spoke on marketing while Harmon Denton outlined summer follow ups and cholera topics. J L Pope urged cooperative product handling and town country ties for community good.

Canyon Tex Bell Texas Farmiers’ Institute Hon CO Dove Texas Agricultural Department Harmon J. L. Pope Amarilla News

Pacific Fisheries Party Opens Convention in Portland

Delegates from six states and British Columbia attend the Pacific Fisheries Body convention at the Portland Chamber of Commerce. Topics include industry matters, fuel, conservation of supply, preparation and marketing.Meanwhile Balt imore hosts the Middle Atlantic golf championship at Baltimore Country Club with final rounds on Saturday.

Portland Ore Dane British Coumbia Pacific Fisheries Booty Chamber of Commercs Thikety Baltimore Mi Baltimore Country Club

Czernowits Czernowitz in Bukowina Battles Reported

Semi official dispatches to a Petrograd agency note Czernowits in Bukowina near the Russian front. Fresh reports claim thousands captured and fighting along the line with Germans and Russians in the region as Vienna troop movements and prisoner exchanges are reported from London.

Bukowina Vienna le Mort le Ft Czernowits Ubenital Brukowina Petrograd

Alleged High Finance Case Near Montana City

A federal grand jury in Northwestern Trusty Coun ny, Mont, opens as the alleged high finance venture trips up. Robert R. Sidebotham and J G G Wilmot charged. Wilmot named fiscal agent. Fraudulent use of the mails cited. several state officials and prominent bankers tied to the company observed.

Tose Mat Falls Mont Counny Robert R. Sidebotham J. G. G. Wilmot Montana

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