Walter Johnson Anniversary Celebrated by Capital Fans
Walter Johnson marked twenty years in major league baseball today with a planned celebration at Griffith Stadium. The veteran pitcher, to be forty on November 6, was to pitch against the Detroit Tigers as part of the festivities. A fan program featured homers for Johnson, while Secretary Kellogg and AL officials prepared gifts, including a silver service, a check, and the first distinguished service medal of major league baseball shaped like a jewel studded badge with twenty diamonds.
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Washington
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
America
Griffith Stadium
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Criffith Stadium
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Coolidge
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Paris Considers Central Aerodrome Near City Walls
Paris officials floated a plan to convert land outside the city walls at Issy-les-Moulineaux into a supplementary landing field. The aim is to cut travel time, with arrivals reaching the heart of Paris in about fifteen minutes, versus nearly three-quarters of an hour from Le Bourget.
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Paris
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Issy-les-Moulineaux
Bois de Bouloge
Frince de Vopera
Brussel
Paris Show Biz Cuts Back On Bare Shows And Big Lunch Clubs
Paris theaters shift from naked costumes to lavish scenery as costs rise and blue laws loom. US college buyers lead in Europe for walking sticks while French offices favor lunch clubs to save time and money, keeping workers near their desks at midday.
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Associated Press
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Farm bureau meeting to be held in Plainview
Hale County Farm Bureau will hold a meeting next Saturday in Plainview. Mrs Hudsen, who traveled on the All Women’s Special to California, will report on what she saw and heard.
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Plainview
Hudsen
California
London shipping shows record traffic for year just ended
The London port reported a new record with total tonnage of 49,995,610 versus 47,064,000 in 1926. It is estimated that 1,0 ships of all sizes pass Gravesend each day, and about 60,000 dock workers are registered amid a vast network of docks warehouses and river banks.
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Queen Mary Deplores Changes in Chelsea Art Scene
Queen Mary visited Chelsea Town Hall to view paintings and etchings by local artists. She expressed sorrow over Chelsea's transformation as Mayfair encroaches, hoping the Chelsea Society can preserve the area's beauty while Bohemian artists move toward Battersea.
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Rat Catchers Report a Profitable London Trade
The medical officer for the City of London reports rat catching has become a lucrative profession with firms operating contracts in teashops, restaurants, hotels and businesses. One top catcher trapped 26, 13 rats last year. He notes the old black rat outnumbers the newer rat by about three to one. He recalls mornings when officials could not enter offices until rats were cleared out. The city also logged 73 tons of dirt washed into the square mile area last year indicating heavy soot.
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Londen
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Lantern bearer Hoppy the linkman keeps social doors open
London society moves through the season with a familiar figure named Hoppy, a lantern bearer who lights guests into mansions. The man behind the role is Richard Tres, an English host at major evenings.
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Iamee Takes Full Charge of Affairs at Angelus Temple
Mrs Minnie Kennedy relinquishes active management of Angelus Temple after a two hour conference with Aimee Semple McPherson. The settlement ends a dispute over finances and control, with a supposed fifty fifty split of about 100000 not part of temple property. The two women emerged smiling and embracing as crowds cheered.
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Donahey Moves to End Ohio Mining Fight
Gov Vic Donahey seeks to end the mining wage dispute paralyzing Illinois Indiana and Ohio coal fields since April He telegrammed Illinois governor Len Small and Indiana governor Ed Jackson urging a peace conference with United Mine Workers and coal operators to restore harmony.
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Couple Drown While Bathing in Liane River
The Associated Press reports Opal Garrett 19 and Celeste Beyer 24, both of Mason, drowned while swimming in the Liane river on Monday. Beyer worked at Commercial National Bank of Mason. Garrett was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Garrett.
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Mason
Coolidge Backs Oil Conservation Plan
President Coolidge favors a reasonable program to conserve the nation’s oil supply. The plan would not conflict with the Sherman anti trust law and would serve the public welfare according to the agitated press dispatch dated August 2.
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Kansas City Grants 20 Year Gas Franchise To Knorrp Coomber
Kansas City council awarded a 20 year natural gas franchise to John L. Knorrp of Amarillo Texas and George F Coomber of Kansas City. Engineers will begin pipeline construction immediately as part of the decision following a dispute over municipal gas rates. The project will run via Wichita to serve Kansas City.
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Wichita
Associated Press
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Amarillo
Texas
George F.coomber
Mystery beauty hospital near Piccadilly draws night patrols
London reports a private hospital near Piccadilly known for facial treatments keeps patients indoors by day and conducts fresh air strolls at night. Veiled figures emerge from the building after dark, described as patients rather than ghosts, moving through nearby parks. The facility is a renowned beauty specialist's headquarters.
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London
Piccadilly
Berlin installs electric foot warmers at intersections
Berlin installs electric heating devices in glass canopies at street corners to warm pedestrians’ feet during the day and serve as warning lights at night, a feature meant to improve safety for walkers and drivers alike.
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Record Cotton Consumption Sets U S and World Highs
The World cotton consumption for the year ended yesterday reached 17 428 000 bales marking a new record. Southern consumption including linters rose to 5 471 391 bales, up 692 465 from last year and 1 091 272 from the year before. Exports totaled 11 243 627 bales with carryover 7 238 000 bales including stocks afloat for Japan.
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Ane
Henry G. Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Hester
Canada
Japan
Flier Dies as Parachute Fails Over Michigan
Lieut Leclaire Schultz of Selfridge field was killed during a training jump near Mount Clemens Michigan when his parachute failed to open from about 1000 feet The tragedy occurred after he leaped from the burning airplane in a routine exercise conducted by the first pursuit group at Selfridge field.
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Trial Opened for Gugler and Co-defendants in Vega Bank Robbery
Examining trial begun for Lawrence Gugler his son L O Gugler and A T Yeager jailed on a Vega bank robbery charge. Amarillo peace officers attend the proceeding in Vega as the case moves forward this summer.
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Rocky Mountain Airlines Appeals For Amarillo Cooperation
A letter from Rocky Mountain Airlines seeks immediate data on north south perishable freight and potential passenger traffic in and out of Amarillo. It notes the need for landing space shop equipment and co operation from cities served, anticipating heavy winter freight demand and early orders for new aircraft and hangars at the Denver Airport.
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Rocky Mountain Airlines
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Strange Heart of Woman Bravely Bearing Daily Care
A poem depicts a husband reflecting on his wife’s quiet endurance and generosity. He notes she smiles at trifling gifts yet bears heavy burdens with bravery. The verse contrasts small pleasures with enduring duties, praising her steadfast spirit.
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Edgar A. Guest
Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Markets Report
Kansas City livestock prices mixed with gains for yearling steers and vealers amid steady hogs and weaker sheep. Chicago bids held steady for cattle while hogs and poultry showed varied moves. grain and New York stocks advanced with rail and motor shares leading. Top cattle prices reached $14.60 for choice ballocks and $11.00 for hogs.
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Kansas City
Colorado
Cravat Trend Returns for Early Autumn Costumes
Toeuillet revives the cravat trend for August fashions with wide velvet ribbons tied in real cravat form or worn as a bow under one ear. The piece highlights early autumn costume ideas and the revival of a classic neckwear accessory.
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Amarillo’s program for a bigger, better city
The list outlines plans for Amarillo including lower living costs and rates, a municipal pool and golf course, expanded parks and flowers, elimination of railroad crossings, more viaducts and park space, better street and bus routes, regulated emergency vehicle driving, and continued efforts to attract industry, plus public lake access and fairer governance.
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Amarillo
Texas Cotton Acreage Falls 13 Percent in Texas
Texas cotton acreage drops 13 percent to 37,000,000 acres with a projected yield of 4,660,600 bales. Condition is 69 percent of normal as of July 26, with damage from rain, weevil, drought and other causes. Production is 1,066,000 bales below last year. Wheat and oats drop about 60 percent. corn and other crops are strong.
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Austin
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Terrell
Chinese Troops Occupy Standard Oil Compound in Hankow
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Hankow faction forces seized the Standard Oil compound at Wahbu. About 6,000 troops and two aircraft arrived July 30, bringing total forces in the Hankow stronghold to around 60,000 as rear Admiral Williams seeks evacuation and further action.
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Hankow
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City Operated Water Rates Raise Compared With Former Schedule
Water rates under city operation are higher than under the previous Southwestern Public Service schedule. Domestic charges have fallen about 40 percent, while commercial rates remain nearly unchanged from the old rates.
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U S Envoy to China Is Summoned Home
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Kellogg summoned Minister Mc Murray at Peking for a conference over the China situation.
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Washington
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