Slayer of Deputy Osbome Still At Large In West
United Press report from Denver says Deputy Sheriff Art Osborne of Pine Bluffs Wyoming was shot dead during a suspected arrest. Eyewitness Louis Hellerstein described a plan and a woman in a Nebraska plated Chrysler roadster May be linked to a travelers check theft from a Buffalo Kansas bank. Authorities in Colorado Wyoming and Nebraska widened the manhunt for the slayers.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Art Osborne
Pine Bluffs
Louis A. Hellerstein
Hellerstein
Cheyenne
Buffalo
Kansas
Osborne
Stock market breaks climbs back to top after Coolidge shock
New York trading opened with a sharp drop of three to nearly 16 points amid President Coolidge saying he would not run in 1928 then quickly recovered. Cotton futures fell about 2.50 a bale but rebounded to near half loss. other commodities and foreign exchanges held steady with little change.
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Associated Press
New York
Coolidge
Burglar Steals Silverware and Jewelry from Curry Garage
Police report a break in at the Jr. Curry Garage 2002 Washington Street last night. Loot includes an electric percolator toaster several cings a gold bracelet and various silverware pieces. Mrs Elizabeth Booth staying at the Curry home reported the robbery.
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Jr. Curry Garage
Washington Street
Elizabeth Booth
Curry
Vouchers Issued For A Thousand Dollars In Debts
Vouchers for one thousand dollars to pay off old debts of the Board of City Development prior to April 15 have been issued. Tel Harve H. Haines, vice president and general manager, says the vouchers cover bills payable with city funds. Other bills will be paid later from a private subscription fund.
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Board of City Development
Tel. Harve H. Haines
Identity of Youth Found Dead Near Boulder's Tracks
The body of a youth found five miles south of Boulder near the Colorado and Southern tracks remains unidentified. Efforts to link the deceased to Paul Hansen, a missing Brighton youth, failed. Coroner A. E. Howe ruled death by self-inflicted gunshot with four bullet wounds.
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United Press
Boulder
Colo
Colorado and Southern
Paul Hansen
Brighton
A. E. Howe
Auto Store Expands and Upgrades Service Center
The Auto Store at Sixth and Van Buren streets doubles its size under proprietor E. B. Meyer. A power washing machine now cleans car bodies and chassis, and a new vacuum cleaner was added for auto upholstery.
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van Buren
E. B. Meyer
General Rhea Dies After Short Illness at 61
Brigadier James C. Rhea, head of military training camps in New England, died at his Brookline home after a brief illness. He was 61. In 1915 he served as chief of staff of the tenth provisional division on the Mexican border.
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Brookline
Macs
James C. Rhea
New England
Tenth Provisional Division
Temple Man Is New Secretary to Moody
Pat H. Daugherty formerly Temple city attorney started work as private secretary to Gov. Dan Moody in Austin. He succeeds W. Boyd Gatewood who resumed duties as political editor at the Houston Post Dispatch. Daugherty resigned as city attorney.
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Associated Press
Austin
Pat H. Daugherty
Temple
Dan Moody
W. Boyd Gatewood
Houston Post Dispatch
Daugherty
No Hidden Motives In Announcement By Coolidge
Rapid City dispatches describe President Coolidge’s Aug 3 declaration he does not choose to run in 1928 as a carefully worded note, not a definite renunciation, with observers split over motives. Health hints and officials note fatigue, while London press weighs Geneva and disarmament links.
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United Press
Rapid City
S. D
President Coolidge
White House
Republican Party
Coolidge
James F. Coupal
Massachusetts
Senate
London
Geneva
United States
Star
New York
America
Roosevelt
Wilson
Editorials Debate Coolidge Choice In 1928 Run
Across newspapers editors react to President Coolidge ten word note saying he did not choose to run in 1928. The term sparked discussion as dictionaries fail to clarify its nuance. The Boston Post weighs in on the interpretation and implications.
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United Press
Coolidge
Boston Post
Fair Supporter Check Poses Quick Riddle for Tri State Fair
A committee seeking $25,000 for the Tri State fair recovers a $500 check signed "A Fair Supporter" and learns the donor has no bank account. The group hopes the prank becomes a real gift, while considering stern action if uncovered.
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Tri-State
Coolidge Debate Splits Papers On 1928 Nomination
Across major papers, reactions to Coolidge’s statement vary. Some editors say he might not seek renomination, while administration supporters forecast another term. Democratic papers lean to doubt he will run, with several noting conditions could push the party toward drafting him.
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Herald-Tribune
New York
Republican
Coolidge
Mexico City waits on Coolidge non candidacy impact
Keen interest persists in Mexico and the United States as officials refrain from comment on President Coolidge’s decision not to seek reelection. Expectation grows that pending Mexico US adjustments may wait until after next year’s elections and new administrations take office.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Coolidge
United States
Hoover regrets president's statement remarked at Palo Alto
Herbert Hoover, secretary of commerce, commented on President Coolidge's decision not to seek re election in 1928. He said he regrets the suppression in the president's statement but remains confident in the nation's future and the administration's policies.
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Associated Rrees
Palo Alto
Cal
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Coolidge
Chicago remark on Coolidge renomination and re election
A remark from a speaker in Chicago two weeks ago urges that President Coolidge be renominated and re elected. The statement underscores ongoing support for Coolidge within political circles during that period.
Guymon Flood Delays Rail, Roads Washed Out Bridge
Heavy rain hit the Guymon area with Beaver Creek rising. Trains north and west crawl across a trestle. the D C D highway bridge over Cold Water creek was washed out. Ten to twelve cars left ditched between Texhoma and Guymon. A E Stinnett and Jesse Adams were marooned awaiting passage to Liberal.
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Guymon
Beaver Creek
Texhoma
D. C. D. Highway
A. E. Stinnett
Amarillo
Rock Island Wheat Train
Plains Lubricating Adds HyViS Oil to Lineup
Plains Lubricating announces HyViS lubricating oil added to its motor oil lineup. The 100 percent pure Pennsylvania oil was tested during World War II as a castor oil substitute in airplane motors. The company will distribute HyViS in the territory.
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Plains Lubricating Company
Pennsylvania
Japs Grant Permission For U S Flier to Land
Tokyo Aug 3 The Japanese government granted informal permission for Capt William P Erwin American army officer to land on Japanese soil as he plans a trans Pacific flight The approval came through the American embassy at the request of the state department Aviation experts in Japan are pessimistic about trans Pacific ventures.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
William P. Erwin
Department of State
Japan
Chicago and Kansas City Livestock and Market News
Markets from Chicago Kansas City and St Louis report cattle hogs and sheep prices and trends. Prices shown for fed steers heifers veal cattle hogs and lambs with top values and steady up or down notes across regions and commodities. Foreign exchange rates grain potato poultry butter and eggs also listed with brief shifts and regional oil and bond figures included.
Chicago grain and Oklahoma City cattle market brief
Chicago wheat and corn prices list No 2 red at 1.36 to 1.37 dollars and corn No 2 mixed at 1.04 to 1.061 dollars per bushel. Oklahoma City cattle run 1 100 with steady trades steers 7.50 to 7.50 dollars, grass cows 6.00 to 6.50, good dealers 9.00 to 10.00, hogs 700 lower about 10.00 to 10.40 dollars per hundredweight.
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Kansas City
The
Associated Press
Chicago
Oklahoma City
Fort Worth Livestock and New Orleans Cotton Tables
Fort Worth market notes show hogs at 500 head with mix of buyers and top lightweights at 10.75 while cattle 4,500 head include 1,300 calves with varied steer and heifer bids. Sheep steady with slaughter grades and lambs in the 10 dollar range. New Orleans cotton futures list open highs and lows with March and December activity. New York stock page reports a sharp opening selloff tied to Coolidge noncandidacy, with major downgrades and a volatile rebound led by Du Pont and U.S. Steel.
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ST. Louis
Associated Press
East ST. Louis
Fort Worth
Janet at Five A Child’s Will and Stubborn Way
A compact verse by Edgar A. Guest recounts Janet’s growth from a frail infant to a sturdy five year old. The speaker, a parent, notes her early warnings from a doctor and her evolving will, while the mother remarks Janet shares her father’s stubbornness. The poem captures a family dynamic with gentle humor.
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Janet
Edgar A. Guest
Bilto Maintains Lead In Mississippi Vote
The Associated Press reports Theodore G. Bilbo led the Mississippi governor race early in the home stretch, winning about 72,000 votes from 958 of 1,537 precincts. Den nis Murphree trailed with roughly 37,000, Mike Conner about 61,000, and Albert Anderson had about 9,900.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Theodore G. Bilbo
Mississippi
Missippi
Bilbo
Dennis Murphree
Mike
Conner
Albert Anderson
Lebouef Testimony Questions Meeting With Dr Dreher
District Attorney Vaillemot pressed Mrs Lebouef on how she obtained a note and why she and her husband traveled to Lake Palourde for a meeting with Dr Dreher. She admitted uncertain details of the route and meeting place, and said she feared being blamed on the doctor. The court recessed for lunch.
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Emile Vaillemot
Dr. Dreher
Flat Lake
Pecot
Dr. Drener
Parkerson
Old Tack's Program For a Bigger Better Amarillo
A historic platform outlining civic reforms for Amarillo including lower utility rates, improved newspapers, a municipal pool, parks, trees, and sewers, plus traffic controls, expanded transit routes, and new industries. It also calls for a municipal golf course, elimination of railroad crossings, and price reductions for residents.
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Bivins Lake
Amarillo
San Jacinto
Veterans institutions eyed for Amarillo Texas hospital
Texas congressmen led by Marin Jones won a favorable vote on a one million dollar appropriation for a Texas hospital and pareneged the house. The measure was rejected by Gh Senate signaling ongoing effort to press Washington lawmakers. Proposed two United States veterans institutions would employ about 300 workers and inject around one million dollars into Amarillo through buildings. Fields remains hopeful but warns much work lies ahead. Julia Black visits Miss Sallie Gouldy at 1260 West 20th. A Potter County sheriff sale lists a 2040 Case Tractor from J I Case Threshing Machine Co. to satisfy a 2262.80 judgment against S R Guthrie, with sale set for August 20 1927.
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Texas
Marin Jones
House
Gh Senate
Washington
Amarillo
United States Veterans
Fields
State of Texas
Potter
District Court
Potter County
A. D
Case Threshing Machine Company
R. Guthrie
J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company
Case
S. R. Guthrie
J. J. Case Threshing Machine Company
Wiley Pollard
Temperatures for August 2 Across Abilene High 102 Low 76
Readings show Abilene registering a high of 102 degrees and a low of 76 on August 2. The weather brief lists daily temperature extremes for the area with no precipitation details provided.
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James EB. Bennett & Co
Albuquerque
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Seeree
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