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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1924

Page

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City to Honor Hero Dead for Hour Today

Washington May 29 The House Republican steering committee discussed tactics on McNary Haugen farm relief bill amid hopes for a final vote by Saturday night. Stores closed for a civic hour 11 to 12 as remembrance services led by American Legion Hanser Post with a program including Rev R N MacCallum introduction by Dr A J Caldwell and an address by Dr Paul W Horn. Battery B will fire 21 rounds at Liano cemetery later. Local vigil by Daughters groups and veterans scheduled.

Associated Press Washington House Republican Steering Committee Congress McNary-Haugen Barkley Railroad Labor Board Kentucky City Civic Auditorium Hanser R. N. MacCallum A. J. Caldwell Hansen Post Paul W. Horn Texas Technological College Dave Derden Rudyard Kipling Warrell Crete Allen Debbie Patterson Virginia Chandler Will A. Smith W. H. Brymer Bradley D. Kimbrough H. M. Crudgington Liano Cemetery 131 Field Artillery

Tornado Kills Farmer and Daughter Near Muldrow Oklahoma

Muskogee Okla May 29 J M Beiree farmer and his daughter died when their home two miles south of Muldrow was destroyed by a tornado. Several other farm houses were wrecked and a number of persons injured but details were lacking.

Associated Press Muskoger Okla J. M. Beiree Muldrow

Oil promoter pleads guilty to mail fraud in federal case

W. O. Craig of Shreveport Louisiana promoter of the Louisiana Mutual Oil corporation pleaded guilty to eight counts of mail fraud in federal district court in Pittsburgh. He also admitted conspiracy charges and faces sentencing on November 10.

Associated Press Pittsburgh W. O. Craig Shreveport Louisiana Mutual Oil Corporation

Rockefeller aids ruin reconstruction in France

Paris May 29 John D Rockefeller Jr has placed 1 000 000 at the disposal of a Franco American committee to reconstruct the roof of Reims Cathedral destroyed in the war and to restore the fountains and gardens at Versailles and Fontainebleau.

Rockefeller Irese Paris John D. Rockefeller Jr Rheims Versailles Fontainebieau

Northern Baptists Probe Managing Board

In Milwaukee on May 29 the Northern Baptist Convention voted in a stormy session to investigate the board of managers of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. The probe concerns the appointment of missionaries whose sentiments are not in accord with orthodox Baptist faith.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Northern Baptist Convention American Baptist Foreign Mission Society

Marshall Novel Begins Today

The News presents a new novel by Edison Marshall titled The Land of Forgotten Men. Set in the north woods it unfolds love romance and adventure and promises weeks of reading. Marshall’s previously serialized works have drawn thousands of readers.

Edison Marshall the News North Woods Marshall

Pope Defends Tax Money Waste and Graft Address

Corpus Christi candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor spoke to Otter County voters in the district court room. He claimed no taxes now or ever and criticized convict labor, university board elections, and state rail issues while outlining a platform emphasizing economy and reform. The talk lasted over two hours and drew steady attention.

Pope W. E. Pope Corpus Christi Vernor Otter County 9 Matter Ant Governon

Diplomas Awarded to 83 Graduates At Amarillo Auditorium

Ninety-three graduates received diplomas at the Amarillo municipal auditorium in a 2,500-strong ceremony. Texas Tech President Dr Paul W Horn addressed the class, offering tests of character and effort focused on grades, duty to country, and values, using anecdotes from a recent college visit.

Texas Tech Municipal Auditorium Amarillo Paul W. Horn Texas Technological College of Lubgg Atte Horn Ir. Horn J. E. Nunn Board of Regents Towa

Bulletined coverage planned for Carpentier Gibbons fight

The Daily News-Evening Post will provide blow by blow returns from the Carpentier versus Gibbons prize fight. The bout is set to start between 8 and 9 o clock at Michigan City depending on weather. AP wire will feed updates directly to The News-Post offices and ringside. Fans may attend to hear live results and watch the display.

Carpentier-Gibbons Daily News-Evening Post Daily News Michigan City News-Post Associated Press Sixth and Fillmore Streets

American Held by Bandits Released in China Missionary Report

Rex P. Raycot Bonham, missionary for the Southern Baptist board, is identified as one of two Americans reportedly captured by Chinese bandits on a river north of Wuchow. Dr. R. E. Bodee of Dallas, who recently returned from China, provided the report from Dallas.

Asnovia Reas Dallas Wuchow Rex P. Raycot Bonham Southern Baptist Board R. E. Bodee China

St Dol la Declares Share Dividend By Associates

The Kentucky based company announces a dividend of one dollar per share to shareholders of record as of June. The board of associates approved the payout amid earnings and market activity.

DOLLA Associates Itars Company of Kentucky Ness Sev

Weather forecast for area and vicinity brief update

Weather report notes little change through the afternoon with expectant light winds and a dry pattern. Forecasters mention continued mild temperatures with a late day rise and near normal conditions for the region and surrounding towns.

Japanese Note Received For U S Delivery

A formal Japanese government note protesting the new immigration act’s exclusion provision was delivered to the Japanese embassy in Washington. Officials stated the note would be transmitted to Secretary Hughes after Ambassador Hanihara places it before the American government. The embassy offered no details, and State Department silence persisted as discussions on public release continued.

Associated Press Washington Hughes State Department Hawthara Hanihara Tokio Coolidge Japan

Girl Pleads Case For Father Jury Finds Not Guilty

Associated Press report from Worcester Massachusetts on May 29 states Joseph B. Marcino was found guilty of larceny and conspiracy while Abraham Goldman was acquitted of conspiracy and being an accessory. Goldman’s daughter, an attorney, made a passionate plea for him. Marcino received four and a half to five years for larceny and two years for conspiracy, with orders to serve state prison after federal terms.

Associated. Press Worcester Mass Joseph B. Marcino Abraham Goldman Warren National Bank Goldman Marcino Worcester House of Correction Atlanta Marcine House of Correction

News-Post Vacation Notice for Amarillo Readers

Vacation days here prompt Amarillo residents to read News and Post while away from home. The paper urges subscriptions, offering 70 cents monthly for News or $1.00 for both News and Post. Home Owned, Home Edited.

Amarillo

Views on Year to Live Contest Draws Letters

Readers from Stratford to Amarillo reply on how they would spend a final year. Responses include prayer, singing, making memories, and acts of faith as the Daily News runs a “One Year Yet to Live” contest. Letters must be typed and under 100 words, with entries due by 6 p.m. Monday June 2.

A. L. Harrison Stratford Geneva Sager Clovis Jennie Wood West Ninth Street Amarillo Earl Loving Owens Wellington God W. C. Garrett McLean Heaven Paul Daily News Editzo Cace Daily News

Woman Held in Franks Case After News Clippings Found

Chicago dispatch reports authorities closing in on the Franks kidnapping and murder case. A woman linked by an augurist to the investigation was arrested with two sisters as detectives searched a hotel and residence for leads amid mounting newspaper clippings and reports of 50 bullets found in a room.

Franks Af Te Ks

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