31 May 1921
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1921
Page
1
In New York a large gathering honors American war dead with parades and ceremonies. Veterans from World War I and II join bands under flags as 21 gun salutes and ship bells mark the solemn day. Contd on page two.
Heneter Heflin voices support for Billieg to grant another chance while noting exchanges may be regulated further or shut. He argues exchanges should have closed last fall and cites shifting views in Washington toward tighter limits and potential closure.
The document discusses U S policy toward Mexico under President Obregon, noting calls for safety guarantees including property rights. It mentions American concerns, Mexican responses, and a planned exchange of ideas with Mexican officials in Mexico City.
W J Hick aged thirty three is dead and B Burns aged twenty is jailed after a shooting at Hammer place near Hereford. The incident followed a cow sale dispute and previous confrontations in which Rich was shot in the shoulder and later acquitted of assault. Burns surrendered to officers and awaits trial. Rich’s body was moved to Hereford for burial.
Five half gallon jars of moonshine were found in a backyard at Bugere Crown on Routh Buchanan. Eugene Brown was arrested on federal charges, with the event described as part of ongoing enforcement and possible further searches.
A frame pier collapsed during a Memorial Day ceremony in Ashland, Wisconsin, sending about 40 people into Ashland Bay as hundreds crowded the pier. Police said no lives were lost though many were injured or panicked by the disaster. The pier had served as a passenger route for decades before its vacated status.
Defense of Denzel Cheater in a Kansas City murder case seeks to cast doubt on the alibi and the scene of the attack. Witnesses including police, a private detective, and Winter and Barton’s associates are brought to the stand as investigators recount road search efforts and alleged car tracks.
Tommy Milton won the 508 mile race at the speedway with a time of 5 hours 34 minutes 44.45 seconds at 60.42 mph, earning $20,000 for first and over $8,000 in prizes. Roscoe Searles finished second, and several drivers are listed in order behind them. An American car was the only foreign machine finishing.
Austin May 30 Gov Neff demands the resignation of W G Pryor from the prison commissioners board. He cites graft brutality theft and negligence, saying Pryor has been out of harmony with his prison agenda, and notes Pryor’s long service and recent investigative disclosures by the prison commission.
A man was found beaten and robbed early Sunday in the rail yard area of Paw, Texas. He was seriously injured and could identify a suspect before being unable to provide details due to his condition. Authorities are investigating the assault as a possible planned attack.
A massive railroad collision injures about sixty people as wreckage blocks tracks near Seetinburg. Investigators from Lowbeine and Newarke coordinate with local officials to assess damage and determine fault while emergency crews evacuate and treat victims at the scene.
In Texas near Witcorads on May 31 a 41 year old rancher, Edward Walker, was fatally shot by his employer, Harding of Amarillo, after a disputed confrontation over a failed defense. Mrs Walker reported the incident. Harding fled then surrendered on bond. Walker left a wife and a young daughter.
Claude A Dunagan was fatally shot by Thelma Mulhern a 13 year old girl at her home in Texarkana. The girl said she fired after seeing someone at a window and leaving the porch with a pistol. The arrest is reported.
The readable fragments report a local event involving Vievidus and Maw Stettler with references to a June date and a simmered Lomke. No clear outcome or location is provided in the text.
A violent incident on Peed Creek near Mike Kentuck, West Virginia, leaves four persons dead and others injured. Police report a deadly confrontation tied to the Tug River miners dispute with suspect retaliation and widespread fear across Kentucky and West Virginia.
Weather words obscure readable facts. The fragment mentions gaming and daily sounds but provides no clear forecast or location data.
Memorial Day observances drew record crowds as the community gathered for ceremonies. The event featured remarks by local leaders, a salute to veterans, and a parade through downtown, highlighting longstanding traditions and renewed civic pride.
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