Two Word Pictures in Murder Trial Paints Shepherd
Chicago June 24 Two word pictures of William Darling Shepherd were drawn for the jury in his murder trial. The defense and state offered stark portrayals as opening statements electrified a crowded courtroom. Steward argued Shepherd is innocent while Gorman pressed the state case accusing him of murder and plot.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
William Scott Stewart
Shepherd
Billy McClintock
George E. Gorman
Stewart
Falman
Farman
Santa Fe Burlington Extensions Hearing Possible Date
The Interstate Commerce Commission signaled it would likely accept July 20 for the Santa Fe and Burlington South Plains extensions hearing. A Plainview venue was also favored, with Examiner Boles expected to join the Texas Railroad Commission at the session.
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B. N. Timmons
Daily News
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
Texas Railroad Commission
Santa Fe
Burlington South Plains
Plainview
Boles
Interstate Commerce Commission
Governors Endorsed by Party Heads in Texas Meeting
The Texas Democratic executive committee praised Governor Ferguson and his administration at a Raleigh Hotel session. Eidson was elected unanimously as chair, succeeding E B Berry. The group passed a resolution endorsing the Ferguson administration and planned the next meeting in Wichita Falls.
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Associated Press
WACO
Eidson
Hamilton
E. A. Berry
State Democratic Executive Committee
Raleigh
EB. A. Berry
Board of Appeals
Ferguson
Texas
B. Y. Cummings
Wichita Falls
Whidson
Texas investors hit by state high court ruling
Thousands of investors in Texas are affected by a June 24 ruling of the state supreme court. The decision holds holders of certificates of shares in trusts and common law enterprises responsible for the debts of the enterprise.
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Texas
Associated Press
Austin
State Supreme Court
Adela the Flapper in The Red Rain Mystery
Adela Larkin, a frank flapper who rolls stockings and sports the latest bob, attracts detective Adrian Klyne. He calls her clever and deep as the sea as they join to solve the Red Rain mystery tied to rain gauges. The Daily News promises the continuing love story in next Sunday’s installment.
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Adela Larkin
Adrian Klyne
Adela
Klyne
Daily News
Texas commission to hold Panhandle Plains rail hearing
Indications yesterday pointed to Monday July 20 as the date for the Texas Railroad Commission hearing on Panhandle Plains railway extensions. An examiner from the Interstate Commerce Commission will preside, with the ICC indicating willingness to hold the hearing at Plainview. Examiner Boles will represent the ICC. The hearing is expected to last two to three weeks and be fiercely contested.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Panhandle Plains
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daily News
B. N. Timmons
Washington
Plainview
Examiner Boles
Turbulent Reichstag Scene Over Depreciated Bonds Theme
Berlin witnesses a volatile Reichstag as holders of depreciated government bonds and war loans press demands for reimbursement should Von Hindenburg win. The tariff debate is interrupted by protesters seeking relief tied to state securities.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Reichstag
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Republic
Lamesa Mantis Reelected Head Epworth League
A. G. Vaught of Lamesa was reelected president of the Northwest Texas Conference Epworth League at Polk Street Methodist Church. New officers include W. Burk Stinson Amarillo vice president Vera Porter Tulsa secretary Ruby Lee Landers Clarendon treasurer Everett Dison Canyon Era agent and R. N. Huckabee Rotan Hughes-Caperton commissioner. Rev L N Lipscomb of Plainview urged prayer as a powerful force and stressed Christian responsibility in opposing bolshevism and unifying Methodist divisions as missions fund drives continue. The session reported 340 total class enrollments with ongoing services and an afternoon program at Harding’s ranch.
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Lamesa
Northwest Texas
Epworth League
Polk Street Methodist Church
W. Burk Stinson
Amarillo
Vera Porter
Tulsa
Ruby Lee Landers
Clarendon
Everett Dison
Canyon
Era
R. N. Huckabee
Hev. H. K. K
Poland
Europe
Asia
America
King
Methodist Church
J. W. Hunt
McMurry College
George
Slover
Harding
New Rail Project Announced in Texas
State Senator Robert Stuart announced an 85 mile Kerrville to Brady railroad via Mason linking San Antonio with Brownwood. Thomas F. Barrett of Washington DC, attorney for eastern capitalists, flew to San Antonio to promote the project today.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Robert Stuart
Kerrville
Brady
Mason
Brownwood
Thomas F. Barrett
Washington, D. C
Eastern Capitalists
McMillan Arctic Trip Back On After Radio Dispute
The MacMillan Arctic expedition will proceed toward Utah Greenland base after a Navy radio equipment dispute. Secretary Wilbur demanded the long wave gear be included or the Navy section would return. The National Geographic Society reported an amicable solution after a long-distance talk with Sydney representatives.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sydney
N. S
Utah
Greenland
Wilbur
Donald MacMillan
R. B E. Byrd
Navy
United States
National Geographic Society
Society
Naval Section
Department
Peary
Bowdoin
Italy to begin debt talks with U S today
Washington June 24 Italian government to start talks with the American debt commission tomorrow to settle about 2 138 000 000 owed to the United States. Ambassador De Mortimo and Signor Alberti of Credits Italiano will attend. Treasury officials offered no comment on the pending conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Debt Commission
Treasury
Italy
United States
Mellon
Winston
The
Commission
de Mortimo
Mario Alberti
Credits Italiano
Signor
Alberti
American Commission
Ambassador Sheffield Ill In New York City
A telegram from Mexico City notes Ambassador Sheffield’s illness and a plan to request Summerlin’s appointment. James R. Sheffield, U S ambassador to Mexico, was admitted to St Luke’s Hospital for a minor operation in New York City. officials did not reveal the illness.
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U.S
Mexico
New York City
James R. Sheffield
Associated Press
Nogales. Ariz
Mexico City
Nogales
Sonora
Sheffield
Summerlin
New York
Americas
St. Luke's Hospital
Bond buyers to meet today over water bond issue
Amarillo bond buyers weighing a 1 750 000 water supply issue reconvene at 11 am after a day of back and forth bidding. Mayor Bivins and the city commission hosted a ranch visit with West Texas dinner, and six cash bids have been submitted as the process continues.
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Amarillo
Bivins
West Texas
Weather in Amarillo And Vicinity Thursday Warm and Cloudy
Amarillo area will see partly warm Thursday with increasing showers in the far west and cooler conditions toward the east central. Eastern New Mexico may have a few thundershowers north central and pia portions with little temperature change overall.
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Amarillo
Texas
Eaystern
New Mexico
Pia
Houra
Yesler- T's
Wiseseesenseee
Whines
Rains Bring Benefit to Panhandle Crops and Wheat
One inch average rainfall across the Panhandle Tuesday night into Wednesday boosted cotton and other crops with minimal wheat damage. Judge L Gough of the Texas Wheat Growers Association noted a possible brief harvest delay but no crop harm. Rain amounts varied from three-quarters to about two and a half inches in local areas, with reports of up to four feet rise in Terra Blanchard creek nearby.
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Panhandle
The
Daily News
L. Gough
Texas Wheat Growers Association
Amuarillo
Santa Fe
Hereford
Summerfield
Tulsa
Kreis
Clovis
Canyon
Miami
Canadhia
Shattuck
Happy
Plainview
Hale Center
Abernathy
Rock Island
Tucumesari
Sayre
Fort Worth
Denver
Clarendon
Textine
Algo
Terra
Tuchely
Gough
Plainview Weather Delays Continue Amid Heavy Rain
Plainview experiences ongoing heavy rainfall causing widespread slowdowns and disruptions. The storm hampers daily activities and transportation as residents await clearer skies. Officials urge caution and monitor weather updates for any evacuation or safety advisories.
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