Dallas Banker Thornton Named Succeed Graves at Texas Bankers
The Texas Bankers Association elected Frank Pondron of Dallas treasurer over Sherrill of Georgetown and A Philpott of Dallas for secretary. The convention urged passage of the McFadden branch banking bill, opposed the McNary Haugen price fix, and sought legal reserve reforms. They also urged Texas laws to extend fiduciary privileges to national banks and penalize false credit statements.
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Associated Press
Austin
Ransom Demanded in Kidnapping Then Murder of Chicago Boy
Robert Franks, 14, son of millionaire Jacob Franks, was abducted in Chicago and held for a $10,000 ransom. Police believe killers may have murdered him after plans to collect the payment failed. The body was found head crushed, in a swamp near 121st Street, with identification removed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Franks
Jacob Franks
Young Franks
Harvard School
South Side
Robert
Johnson
Franks
Mr. Franks
Shenandoah Makes Successful Test Flight After Storm Loss
The big dirigible Shenandoah, pride of the United States Navy, tonight completed its first test flight since January 16 when it broke loose from its mooring mast during a violent storm.
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Associated Press
Pride of the United States Navy
Forest fires push Nez Perce guards request in Idaho
Misoula Montana May 22 Emergency fire conditions on the Nez Perce National Forest have grown severe enough to prompt a request for authorization to post emergency fire guards. The message was received at district headquarters today and details the pressing need for immediate vigilance and protection measures.
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Uy Associated Press
Missoula
Mont
Nez Perce National Forest
Idaho
Marrs Files Motion In Text Book Cases
State motions for re hearings in the text book cases were filed in the Texas Supreme Court by the attorney general department for S M Marrs state superintendent of education. Mandamus writs were granted directing compliance with orders of the state board of education for text adoption by the 1922 text book commission.
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Dy Associated Press
Austin
Supreme Court
Attorney General Department
S. M. Marrs
American Book ‘Company
Charles Scribners Sons
State Board of Education
Text Book Commission
Orphan Killed By Electric Shock at Austin
Claude Edwards seven year old inmate of St John’s Orphanage for Negro children was instantly killed this afternoon after touching an electric power line on the orphanage grounds. His nine year old brother who tried to pull him away was severely shocked but expected to recover.
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Associated Press
Austin
Claude Edwards
St. John’s
Negro Childern
Eleventh Hour Bid To Save Cadena
In San Antonio May 92 last minute effort seeks to halt Cadena's execution for the murder of Pablito Jameniz. Attorneys filed for an insanity hearing before Judge W Anderson after appeals court and governor declined intervention. Work via telephone aimed to secure a reversal of the lower court.
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Associated Press
San Antionio
Frank Cadena
Texas
Huntsville
Pablito Jameniz
Court of Criminal Appeals At
Austin
Neft
San Antonio
W. §. Anderson
District Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Cadena
Anderson
Hawkins
Senate approves amendment to abolish Pullman surcharge
The Senate approves an amendment to the Interstate Commerce Act to abolish the 1920 Pullman surcharge. The measure moves to the House for consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interestate Commerce Commission
Senate
House
City to hold town meeting on Wednesday night
Amarillo officials announce a Wednesday night town meeting at the civic auditorium to discuss the city’s immediate prospects and problems. The Board of City Development will present plans and seek public input on water supply street paving storm sewers and cemetery access with Canyon representatives possible.
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Board of City Development
Col. BE
O. Thompson
Amarillo
Canyon
Chinese Killings in Mexican Clash Believed Untrue
Mexican officials discounted unverified reports that Chinese nationals were slain in clashes with bandits near the Cananea region south of the international boundary. Minor attacks occurred nearby, but police headquarters stated there had been no bloodshed.
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M Noaibs
Sonora
Mexico
Toahi
Thi Cee Teint Ba CIA
Cananea
Thirty guilty pleas entered in fraud cases in Texarkana
In Texarkana Arkansas on May 22, twenty pleas of guilty were entered in the Harry N. Morris oil promotion case and ten pleas in the Robert H. Chew case, all on one conspiracy count. Defendants from Chicago’s bond house and sales force were moved as reloaders. Fines totaling 20,450 dollars were agreed. range 100 to 2,500 dollars.
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Ark
Harry N. Morris
Robert H. Chew
Frank Youmans
United States Court
Chew
Morris
Arkansas
Chicago
BE. G. Kupper
Louis D. Klipper
John Burger
Louis R. Rubenstein
L. Rowland
J. Green
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Phillip
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John Hart
A. O. Young
A. Bernberg
A. Beno
Geena
Aera G. Goldstein
Benedict
Ec. Attor- 7
Wee Rma
Unclear Concourse Death Reported at Union Railroad Terminal
A man collapsed apparently from apoplexy and died in the concourse of the Union Railroad Terminal this afternoon. The body is being held pending funeral arrangements.
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Tricken
Union Railroad
Initiation of 63 Khiva Seriners Novices
Sixty three novices were initiated at Khiva Temple spring ceremony in the municipal auditorium. A parade through downtown drew thousands, followed by lunch and a reception. Notable events included Paducah Shriners winning a silver loving cup for a stunt and H B Wilbur winning the diamond ring contest. The list of novices includes W E Davey Childress and J M Wells Wellington among others.
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Municipal Auditorium
J. T. Boyce
Miami
Karem
Waco
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Canadian
N. P. Willis
W. B. Davey
Childress
J. M. Wells
Wellington
Amarillo Country Club
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J. H. B. Kyle
O'Donnell
Oc.a
Cantrell
Plainview
M. Reed
Memphis
J. R. Wallace
Amarillo
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Dalhart
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J. M. Lewis
Lubbock
H. K. Ford
Matador
Tom Nance
T. B. Backus
Paducah
J. R. Moore
J. T. Boyée
H. J. McQuistian
L. ©. Price
Perryton
A. W. Gill
F. M. Phipps
G. A. Anderson
Clarendon
Essay Contest At The Daily News Draws Interest
Readers increasingly engage in The Daily News contest asking what they would do with one year. The best article up to 300 words will win $3, with $3 for second place and $1 for third and fourth. Send entries promptly. contest closes 6 p.m. Monday, June 3.
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The
Daily News
Amarillo Weather Outlook Gloomy Friday Forecast
The Amarillo area faces unsettled weather with a chance of rain and partly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to be generally mild with isolated showers. winds may be light to moderate as a weak front passes.
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Amarill
Amarillo
Yester
Woon Vances
Solons Clash Over Pending Tax Reduction Bill
Washington May 22 Administration forces clashed over the pending tax reduction bill as President Coolidge's attitude remained undetermined. Secretary Mellon denounced the bill as unfortunate while Coolidge favored the plan, and Republican leaders in Congress urged support. Debates centered on limited publicity provisions requiring taxpayer details and hearings openness, with Treasury officials warning the bill could push the deficit, though Green claimed a surplus of 138 million dollars for the next fiscal year under the measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Mellon
Treasury
Congress
Board of Tax Appeals
Treasury Department
Senate
Green
House
Ways and Means Committee
Three American fliers land on Japanese field
Three American army airplanes arrived at Kasumigaura Japan after a 720 mile flight from Hitokappu Bay Kuriles. They will rest a day then proceed to Kushimoto 850 miles south before heading to Tokyo for heroic celebrations.
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Associated Press
Kasumgaura
Japan
Pacific
Hitokappu Bay
Yotorofu Island
Kuriles
Minto
Kasuigaura
Kushimoto
Tokio
Tennessee Democrats Instruct McAdoo at Convention
Tennessee's 24 delegates to the national Democratic convention were instructed for William G. McAdoo by the Democratic state convention. The roll call showed McAdoo with 1300 votes to 743 for the opposition, surpassing the 1083 votes needed for an instructed delegation.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Fire losses in US hit 508 million at 1920s rate
New York May 22 Fire losses in the United States last year totaled about 508 million and topped any year since the San Francisco disaster, stated Harry A. Smith president of the National Board of Underwriters during a convention speech.
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New York
United States
San Francisco
Harry A. Smith
National Board of Underwriters
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