Examining trial set for Crawford murder case in Dallas
In Dallas on September 11 Associated Press reports an examining trial for William Lester Crawford, accused of murdering attorney Paul O Day after a civil dispute over a will. Hearing and bond decision occurred tonight. preliminary hearing before a justice of the peace. O Day, a prominent young attorney, left a wife and young child. services for him are planned at the First Presbyterian Church tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Dallas
William Lester Crawford
Paul O'Day
Shelby Cox
Justice of the Peace
Hl. Alexander
Young Crawford
W. N. Crawford
Exas
a'Day
Court of Civil Appeals
Crawford
W. L. Crawford
O'Day
Croups
Thatrawford
Hss
First Presbyterian Church
Wills Beats Firpo in One Sided heavyweight bout
Harry Wills dominated Luis Angel Firpo in a gruelling near two hour fight at Boyles Thirty Acres before about 75 000 fans. Wills delivered a relentless body head assault and knocked Firpo down in the second round. No official decision was allowed under New Jersey rules though the verdict was clear to observers.
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Rtatad Ree
Jersey City
Harry Wills
Luis Angel Firpo
Boyles Thirty Acres
Firpo
Wills
New Jersey
Virpo
Davis Urges 6 0 P To Be Held 10 Strict Party Accounting
Denver, Sept 11. John W. Davis urged Coloradans and the west to press the Republican party to account for its record in government and warned that party accountability is essential to prevent party government from being a fraud. He criticized the leasing of naval oil reserves and reclamation handling, accusing the party of breaking promises and failing on conservation and reclamation.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
West
Gove
John W. Davis
United States
Republican Party
Davis
First woman aids in Davis Bryan fund drive in New York
Mrs. N. B. Harris formerly of Washington D C serves as assistant treasurer of the Democratic National Campaign Committee in New York. She helps former Ambassador James W. Gerard raise funds for the Davis Bryan campaign.
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N. B. Harris
Washington, D. C
Democratic National Campaign Committee
New York
James W. Gerard
Harris
First National Bank of Canyon Sold After 26 Years
Control of the First National Bank of Canyon passed from L. T. Lester to Canyon business and professional men after a sale of his stock and that of his sons. Purchasers include C. O. Keiser Dr J W Reid Oscar Hunt J M Black J W Green Co B Burrows C W H Cook Prof Wallace R Clark J T Burnett O W W Warwick and Randall County News editor. New officers to be elected soon. O W H Cook remains cashier. The bank is regarded as one of the Panhandle’s strongest.
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First National Bank of Canyon
L. T. Lester
Canyon
C. O. Keiser
J.W. Reid
Oscar Hunt
J. M. Black
J. W. Green
B. Burrows
C. W. H. Cook
Wallace R. Clark
J. T. Burnett
O. Ww. Warwick
Randall County News
O. W. H. Cook
Panhandle
Battle near Tai Lake Leaves Many Wounded, China
Reports from Shanghai indicate a major civil war engagement may be imminent west of Tai Lake. Wounded arriving in Kashing, about sixty miles southwest, were received early today along the Shanghai Hangchow railway.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
China
Tai Lake
Here
Kashing
Shanghai-Hangchow
Blue Jackets Drowned in Yokosuka Collision
About twenty sailors from the battleship Nagato perished when two small torpedo boats carrying shore-leave parties collided and sank at Yokosuka naval base south of Yokohama, Tokyo.
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Tokio
Yokosuka Naval Base
Yokohama
Fragmentary Thought on Newspaper Circulation Metrics
An older, fragmented critique argues that judging a newspaper's circulation by its own name misleads buyers of advertising. The piece warns that reliance on self reported figures risks wasted money and biased definitions of circulation.
Amarillo Defense Day Parade To Honor Veterans
Amarillo plans a Defense Day parade and program with a 6:30 parade start and 7:30 program end. Ex service members are urged to wear uniforms, while stores close at 5. Registration continues at designated city sites as military age men renew pledges to support the United States.
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Amarillo
National Guard
United States
Civic Auditorium
181St Field Artillery
131St Field Artillery
Santa Fe Railroad Engineers
OBrien Buys 10000 Cattle Leases Ranch
Wm OBrien and McCready have leased the Milliron 70000 acre ranch from Denver to Miltonvale Kansas. The deal totals about 500000 and includes 4800 grown cows and a large herd of two year olds and calves. The acquisition adds 130 cow horses and solidifies one of Texas most famed ranches the Milliron home of Hereford cattle.
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Wm. O'Brien
McCready
Denver
Colo. Amarillo
Shroyer Miltonvale
Kan
Hughes
Motley
Hall
White and Swearingen
Stamford
O'Brien
Texas
Colonel Hughes
O’ Brien
United States
Weather forecast for Amarillo and vicinity Friday
Frid ay unsettled with showers and cooler air. Partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler temperatures expected with a high near 24 and a low around 8. Strong winds possible and variable cloudiness across the area.
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Amarillo
Amearillo
Pevcavenes
Max
Casey Ell Min
Gree
Amarillo Wakes Up To Safety Week Campaign
The Kiwanis Club Safety committee launches Safety First Week from Sept 14 to 20 with sermons, 15 safety standards at traffic centers, classroom talks, theater slides, and safety booths. Local officials, merchants, railroads, and civic clubs join as literature and free inspections aid the drive led by J. H. Hancock.
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Amarillo
Kiwanis Club Safety Committee
Kiwanis Club
N. H. Mohler
E. D. Green
E E. C. Ochsner
Marizon
J. H. Hancock
Dawes Attacks La Follette in Milwaukee Speech
Republican vice presidential nominee Charles G Dawes denounced Senator La Follette as a master demagogue and ridiculed the independent candidacy in a Milwaukee audience of about 9 000 at the city auditorium. The crowd showed scattered pro Bob cries before the talk.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
LaFollette
Deni Sm
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
Bob
Senator la Follette
Housewives Will Buy Groceries Amarillo Market Ad
Amarillo housewives will shop for groceries meats and bakery items for the big Sunday dinner. Reach them with one expense in The Daily News tomorrow morning. Nearly every housewife reads The News. For afternoon ads reach them with The Evening Post first in Net Paid City circulation in Amarillo. The News Post Home Owned Home Habited.
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Amarillo
Daily News
Evening Post
Audit Bureau of
Fiftieth Anniversary of Buffalo Wallow Fight Observed Today
Olive reports the fiftieth anniversary of the Buffalo Wallow Indian fight observed in Hemphill County near Canadian and Miami. The 1874 siege left one casualty, with six men involved and Medal of Honor awards cited for this stubborn stand against Kiowa and Comanche forces.
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Buffalo Wallow
Olive Miami
Hemphill County
Washita River
Gageby Creek
Canadian
Miami
Nelson A. Miles
McClellan Creek
Fort Supply
K. Dixon
Republic
Adobe Walls
Panhandle
Billy’’ Dixon
Adobe Wallis
Amos Chapman
Seiling
Oklahoma
Buffalo Wallows
Billy” Dixon
Washita
Leopold and Loeb Escape Death on Prison Transport
In a dramatic convoy incident near Joliet Illinois Leo pold and Loeb on their way to life imprisonment narrowly avoided a fatal crash. Driving at high speed the car swerved onto railroad tracks and back to the road after the brakes failed in the vehicle ahead deputies at the scene halted the convoy and electric car headlights illuminated the perilous moment. No serious injuries reported though the youths were shaken by the ordeal.
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Leopold
Loeb
Pen
Associated Press
Joliet, II
Sept
Robert Franks
Hoya
Loeb-Leopold
Nathan
Nationwide Defense Day Observances Planned Across States
Central states prepare massive displays as thousands of National Guard units, reserve officers, and civilians join parades and demonstrations. Kansas City and Missouri mark holiday events, with veterans, civic groups, and American Legion exercises amid governor cautions. Oklahoma, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin organize rallies, mock battles, and air-address programs led by generals and civic leaders.
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Associated Prese
Chicago
Middle West
Kansas City
Kansas
National Guard
Winner
D. C
Yankton
Vances Incl
Jeffersonville
Superior
Wis
American Legion
Maine
Wisconsin National Guard
South Dakota
Missouri
William A. Traup
Nebraska
Bryan
Oklahoma National Guard
Oklahoma
Tulsa Okla
Oklahoma City
Minnesota
Harry
Comumatide Sixth Corps
Hn Ree Army
Grant Park
Lake Front
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