Brisbane column and world notes in 1926 Star Globe column
The article surveys global tensions with Reds in Shanghai and clashes in China, warns about the Ganges pilgrimage deaths and disease, and covers Sacco-Vanzetti clemency appeals in Massachusetts. It also notes Boston faculty petitions, suppression of books, a Hungarian court system, French bonds, and reflections on thinking in France and Germany, ending with a brief local ambulance notice.
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Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Brisbane
the Globe
Shanghai
China
Uncle Sam
Asia
Sacco-Vanzetti
Fuller
Massachusetts
Boston Labor Union
Amarillo Urges Water Conservation For Two Weeks
Amarillo city officials warn residents to conserve water for the next fifteen days amid a supply shortage. City Manager Jeff Bartlett says Wells and a fire reservoir are in use, with pipes and rail shipments arranged to bring in water pipe for immediate delivery. Officials expect new flows by May 15 to restore supply.
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Amarillo
City Commission
Southwestern Public Service Company
Jeff Bartlett
Fall From Train Fatal to Boxer Jazwinski
James Gus Jazwinski a Grand Rapids Mich flyweight boxer was killed when he fell from the observation car of the Red Arrow express at Cove Allen near Duncannon Pennsylvania last night.
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The
Associated Press
Duncannon, Pa
James “Gus” Jazwinski
Grand Rapids
Mich
Red Arrow Express
Cove Allen
Here
State and Federal Aid Planned for Carson and Randall Roads
State and federal aid will pave Carson and Randall county highways. Carson County may receive about 400000 for a route from the Gray county line to Panhandle and on to the Carson Potter county line near St Francis. Randall County will gain a paved link from Canyon to Amarillo with plans pending two months for surveys and contract letting. Route selection will be by O B Kercher federal Fort Worth engineer, W A French and A E Dyatt Randall county engineer.
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Carson
Randall Counties
W. A. French
State Highway Department
French
Randall County
Canyon
Amarillo
O. B. Kercher
Fort Worth
A. E. Dyatt
Boy Delivers Rescue Bid Ends in Tragedy at Quarry
Nine year old Norman Anderson dove into an abandoned quarry near Auora Ul to save a mongrel dog that had fallen in. An hour later both bodies were recovered with the dog grasped in the boy’s arms.
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United Press
Auora
Norman Anderson
Here
Baby Check Room Planned For Amarillo Auditorium
The Irene Summerly Stock company opens in Amarillo on Monday with a new baby check room at the Auditorium. A nurse will supervise a nursery for mothers to leave children up to six years old, with beds toys heating equipment and clothing provided to allow patrons to enjoy performances without worrying about crying babies.
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Irene Summerly
Amarillo
Bert Paine
Debonair
Paine
New York
Final Action Sought On Amarillo College Proposal
The Methodist Conference commission and Amarillo business representatives meet this afternoon to decide on establishing a new Amarillo college. A 500 student body is pledged, with tentative faculty contracts, and regional supporters across five states await the outcome.
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Amarillo College
Methodist Conference Commission
Amarillo
News-Globe
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas
Trade Trip Plans Hang in Balance
Amarillo plans a trade trip to the South Plains face delays as general chairman George Maggard reports several checks received but more funds are needed by nightfall to proceed. Committees work this afternoon to wrap up the campaign and aim for a strong Amarillo delegation to visit supporters.
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Amarillo
South Plains
George Maggard
Farm state doubts hover as 1928 race narrows
Washington reports agricultural West shows uncertainty for Coolidge and Smith as delegates favoring candidates shift. Coolidge could net about 225 GOP delegates with 145 uncertain. Smith appears to gain in spots though 71 Midwest delegates seem firm, with 112 to favorites and 151 doubtful. The survey cites regional leaders and press comment.
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United Press
Washington
President Coolidge
al Smith
New York
Ohio
Nebraska
Coolidge
Smith
Midwest
Chinese War Declared by Chiang Kai-Shek Against Hankow Nationalists
Shanghai reports from Nanking say Chiang Kai-Shek has decided to declare war on the Hankow nationalists and ordered General Yang Sung to lead a punitive expedition of 80 000 men against them.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Yang Sung
Youth Kept Alive by Friends Grows Weaker in Roanoke
Walter L. Boothe, kept alive for 192 hours by artificial respiration in Roanoke hospital, is reported to be growing weaker at noon. The article notes the ongoing medical effort and cites the hospital as the source.
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Roanoke
Walter L. Boothe
French Child Speaks Four Languages at Age Two
Lyon report says Wini fried Tierney, two, of Lillie, is claimed to be the youngest child to speak four languages. A test showed she answered questions in French English German and modern Greek. Both parents reportedly speak ten languages.
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Be International News Service
Lyons
France
Winifried Tierney
Lillie
Refinery Plan for Amarillo Faces Investor Committee
A proposal for an Amarillo refinery of about 8000 barrels a day moves to a committee of local business leaders led by Col. Ernest C. Thompson to assess feasibility. Promoters Copeland and Carter outline a $200,000 to $400,000 start, with a 100 to 160 mile trade radius, improved recovery over current skimming, and local gasoline manufacture projected to spur regional development.
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Amarillo
Ernest C. Thompson
Friday Mornhing
Longhorn
Rudy Copeland
Dorset Carter
Copeland
Carter
Amarillo Refining Company
Armarillo
J. W. Crudgington
J. N. Beasley
J. H. Anderson
John H. Hill
Charles Ware
Frank Wolflin
Fred Bone
Wilbur Hawk
Dr. R. M. Bennett
R. B. Masterson
Paul Ache
Sylvester Peyton
Important Meeting Called By First Baptist Church
The First Baptist church schedules a congregational meeting Sunday at 11 AM called by the pastor and deacons. They urge every member to attend to discuss matters of great importance.
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First Baptist Church
Mississippi levee blasted to flood off New Orleans path
United Press reports April 29 1927 engineers blew a Mississippi levee south of New Orleans releasing flood waters toward St Bernard Parish. The blast widened a 1500 foot gap as guards secured the area while preparations included warnings, aircraft survey, and armed patrols to protect workers.
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New Orleans
Alfred P. Beck
United Press
Coast Guard
Poydras
Mississippi River
Freedom
St. Bernard Parish
Mississippi
St. Bernard
West Levee
Mrs Snyder Testifies in Murder Trial of Snyder and Gray
Mrs Ruth Brown Snyder takes the stand as defense before Justice Scudder in a crowded Long Island City courtroom. She narrates her background and marriage to Albert Snyder while detailing secretarial work and years of acquaintance, as prosecutor Hazleton questions prior knowledge and links to co-defendant Henry Judd Gray.
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United Press
Court House
Long Island City
N. Y
Ruth Brown
Snyder
Albert Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Scudder
Hazleton
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