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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1924

Page

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Nominee speaks in stronghold of Republicanism

In Des Moines John W. Davis urged further tax relief and tariff reform in stronghold of Republicanism. He attacked the Fordney McCumber tariff and contrasted Democratic and Republican tax doctrines while outlining government economy and debt reduction claims. He spoke at the Coliseum and in related events before heading to Chicago.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa John W. Davis Davis Mr. Davis Coliseum Missouri Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago America The Times

McAdoo Leaves Democratic Party to Back LaFollette

Malcolm McAdoo, brother of William Gibbs McAdoo, bolts the Democratic party and aligns with Robert La Follette amid party realignment. The move signals a split within the party as factions shift support in the evolving political landscape.

Malcolm McAdoo William Gibbs McAdoo Democratic Party LaFollette

Government rests in oil fraud case in Arkansas

The government rested its case in the Louis & Grimm and Thomas J. Ryan trial in Wexarkana Arkansas after which Ryan began testimony to show Grison Refining promoters were seasoned in refining. He expected to resume testimony next day.

Wexarkana Ark Louis

Bullet Riddled Killing in St Louis Home

In St Louis on September 17, Fred Limburg 58 his wife and friend Mrs Margaret Murphy were found shot to death at the Limburg residence. Police say Limburg killed his wife and Mrs Murphy then took his own life after a long spell of unemployment and repeated quarrels. Neighbors report Mrs Murphy, a daily visitor, arrived during another quarrel and likely tried to mediate.

Associated Press New York Edith Bobe Modifie Montague Pike Irene Flaherty Bobe Miss Flaherty Miss Bobe Detroit Edith Weeks Broadway ST. Louis Fred Limburg Margaret Murphy Limburg

Earthquake Strikes Turkey Killing Hundreds

A seismic disaster last Saturday destroyed 102 villages and killed hundreds in Turkey. Dispatches to the government in Constantinople say relief services are rushing aid, with Red Cross involvement reported from Erzerum and Armenia.

Turkey Associated Press Constantinople Erzerum Armenia Red Cross

Coolidge Announces Purpose of Summit With Wilbur

President Coolidge formally announced he summoned Secretary Wilbur from California to consult him on important naval matters of purely domestic concern. The Washington note dated September 17 states the purpose was to discuss domestic naval issues with Wilbur.

Coolidge Washington Wilbur California

Resignations Reach Farm Bureau Federation in Chicago

Chicago September 17. John W Coversdale resigned as secretary and director of the American Farm Bureau Federation during the quarterly executive committee session. Gray Silver also resigned as director of the legislative department and Washington representative of the federation.

Associated Press Chicago John W. Coversdale American Farm Bureau Federation Gray Silver Legislative Department Washington Federation

Mary McCormic concert seats still available two days left

Tickets for Mary McCormic, world renowned opera star, remain for two days only. Sales at Lindsay Doubleday drug store. concert tomorrow at 8 15 pm in the southwest section under the Potter County Federation of Women. Prices are moderate and seats are nearly gone.

Mary M’cormic Mary McCormic Southwest Lindsay Doubleday Drug Store Amarillo Chicago Wra Paris Grand Opera Company Europe Mary Garden Potter County Federation of Women M Mule

Season Tickets for Exposition On Sale Today

Season tickets for the Tri-State Exposition go on sale this morning at local drug stores. Two ticket books exist: 14 tickets for 3.50 and 21 tickets for 5, with single admissions at 50 cents. Books are transferable but must remain attached to the book. 100 books of each size set aside for out of town buyers.

Indsay-Doubleday Austin Drug Randal Drug Pool Drug Duke Drug City Drug Amarillo Hotel Collins’ Drug Austin-Holman Drug Heaton Drug Sewell Drug Palo Duro Hotel

Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas regions

The forecast calls for Thursday to be partly cloudy in West Texas with a chance of showers in the northern portion and generally fair conditions across New Mexico. Temperatures will be mild with a low around eight and a high near eighty eight, and a measure of precipitation reported.

Amarillo

World fliers in Omaha leave today

Omaha Nebr Sept 17 The army world fliers completed another 440 miles of their encircling flight with a Chicago to Omaha leg in four and three quarters hours Their planes are staked out and guarded for the night at Jarvis Offutt Air Mail Field near Fort Creek Neb They rested after dinner and will depart at 9 oclock CST for St Joseph Missouri and Muskogee Oklahoma weather permitting The six men spent the night at a hotel and retired early to be ready at the field

Associated Press Omaha Nebr Chicago Army World Fliers Jarvis Offutt Air Mail Field Fort Creek St. Joseph Muskogee Oklo

Acquittal for Youth Who Walked Off With Bonds

Willie Dalton, 16, who in 1921 walked from a Chicago bank with bonds worth 772000, was acquitted of theft after a jury verdict that found no intent to steal. His mother wept as jurors announced the decision after five ballots, with defense lawyers claiming bond intoxication from handling large sums.

Associated Pr Chicago Willie Dalton Willie Leopold and Loeb Robert Franks

Heap Big Bully of Bass Tribe Joins Amarillo Club

Ab Davis joined the Boys' Club in Amarillo on Wednesday after a canyon fishing trip. He displayed a bass he modestly claimed at six and three quarter pounds while several fishermen pegged it at seven. The fish came from a Sierra Blanca creek after a hard fight with an artificial minnow lure designed for back motion.

Boys’ Club Amarillo Ab Davis Canyon Sierra Blanca

Spotted Rains Continue Over Most of Plains

Intermittent showers persisted across the Panhandle and Plains with cloud cover and threatening skies reported by Amarillo railroads. Amarillo logged .97 inch in 24 hours ending last evening, Canyon about two inches, while the South Plains saw two to three inches in several localities. Rain extended west into New Mexico and east into Oklahoma.

Panhandle Plains Amarillo Panhandle Canyon South Plains New Mexico Tucumcari Clovis Oklahoma

Darrow Offers Aid to Save Grant Boy in Case

Clarence Darrow, 67, says he will help save a 19 year old named Grant from execution. He would even appeal to Governor Len Small of Illinois if needed. Darrow telephoned Grant's attorney Swanson offering to assist, noting his long opposition to capital punishment. He explains he stopped practicing years ago and relates the Loeb Leopold defense to his stance.

Charlevoix Mich Clarence Darrow Richard Loeb Nathan Jr Robert Franks Aes Len Small Illinois Grant Loeds Loeb-Leopold Thomas E. Swanson Darrow Loebs Loeb Leopold

First Figures from Daily News Evening Post Poll Tomorrow

The Daily News and Evening Post will publish first figures on the presidential and gubernatorial polls in Friday morning papers. Ballots received from 34 Panhandle towns show wide voter interest with many submitting opinions and comments. A voter predicts Ferguson leads, suggesting strong engagement from respondents across Hale Center Spearman White Deer Ambarger Littlefield Slaton Happy Goodnight Snyder and other communities.

Daily News-Evening Post Daily News Evening Post Panhandle Hale Center Spearman White Deer Ambarger Littlefield Slaton Happy Goodnight Snyder Panhandle- Plains News and Post Miriam A. Ferguson

Straw ballot request from The Daily News-Evening Post

Voters are urged to fill a trial ballot marking an X next to a preferred candidate and mail or deliver it to the newspaper office. The notice notes no signature is required and that only qualified voters should participate.

Daily News-Evening Post Office

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