La Follette surge shifts 1924 political ground
The piece notes Coolidge’s first year in office and Harding’s death as distant memory. It argues that decades of Republicans and Democrats face a La Follette challenge with new support from railroad workers and the AFL. It forecasts significant votes away from the two old parties as they delay nominating mainstream candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Harding
American Federation of Labor
la Follette
Unclear election odds spark debate on presidential outcome
The text discusses the likelihood of a candidate gaining a majority in the electoral college and mentions a House and Senate route potentially leading to Governor Bryan becoming vice president, then president. It reflects public confusion about governmental processes and the improbability of Bryan's path to the presidency.
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Senate
Bryan
Population fears from Henry P. Fairchild
Henry P. Fairchild warns that if population grows as after the war the United States could gain one third more people than China by century's end while land area remains fixed, leaving one fourth less land per person and eventually no standing room in America within ten thousand years.
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Henry P. Fairchild
China
America
Population myths and nursery science for public policy
A critical mockery of hat population fear used to push birth control and drownings of girl babies in Oriental countries. The piece jokes that a puppy tail would be absurdly long if it kept growing, recalling Henry George on growth limits and noting the lordly order of trees never reaching the heavens.
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Henry George
Lost in the fog flyer conquers the elements in Iceland
An American pilot named Eric Nelson braved fog during a global flight, diverting under the weather to land safely in Iceland. The tale, praised as a great wartime victory, underscores the need for reliable aircraft.
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Eric Nelson
Iceland
Nelson
Eric
Dawes Plan Recalled Amid Debate on German Acceptance
An American observer notes that European diplomacy is discussed without real understanding. Lloyd George recalls all prime ministers once supported the Dawes plan and Germany accepted it, though some claim Germany’s acceptance remains unresolved. The talk aims to enlist American financiers and the public’s money with little input from the state department.
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Lloyd George
Germany
State Department
Dawes Plan Moves Gold Reserve Into Continental Flow
Lloyd George argues the Dawes plan hinges on American gold to spark German industry and finance European recovery. He says our money will fuel German wheels, enable payments to France and Belgium, and may eventually allow selling goods to Europe paid with our own money. The plan likens money distribution to water and fertilizer for growth.
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Lloyd George
Germany
France
Belgium
England
Europe
Dawes
Baruch Predicts Prosperity Boom From Cash Distributions
The report notes fears and hopes as Baruch forecasts a postwar cash distribution and influx of Federal Reserve bills that could spark a strong U S recovery. He argues Europe will buy American goods to rebuild, while the war materials financed the conflict.
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Federal Reserve
Baruch
Europe
Amarillo Divided Over National Defense Day Sentiment
Citizens of Amarillo express mixed views on National Defense day to be held September 12. Ideals range from peaceful tribute to strong support for a patriotic program centered on National Guard units and a public parade as a show of strength.
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Amarillo
Globe
United States
R. W. Hall
Pershing
Col
Ernest O. Thompson
George Washington
C. M. McCullough
Amarillo Weather Compared With Last Year
Weather readers in Amarillo note a cooler trend with today’s high at 9 degrees lower than last year’s 97 and a low of 70 versus 71 a year ago. Tonight and tomorrow show continued cloudiness with little temperature change.
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Amarillo
Migration and Europe Seek Supplies from the United States
Europe faces tight energy and food pressures as populations depend on U S exports. The article discusses how American shipments and policy choices could influence shortages and relief in coming months.
Merchants Open Panhandle Retail Convention in Canyon
The Panhandle Retail Merchants association opened its annual convention in Canyon with dozens of merchants attending. Committees were organized for business and conference planning while tours reviewed Canyon educational facilities. Amarillo dealer Jeff Blackbun led a group and S J Cole of Amarillo was to deliver the principal address on advertising Panhandle commerce.
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Canyon
West Texas
Alburtus Astonishes Crowd With Escape Act
Yesterday evening the Mystery man Alburtus escaped from a straight jacket while suspended by his feet from the Fair theater roof. He freed himself within five minutes as hundreds watched, blocking Polk and East Fifth streets. He plans no more local exhibitions, with Colorado Springs engagement planned next week.
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Polk Street
East Fifth Street
Alburtus
Fair Theater
Polk
Fifth Streets
Colorado Springs
Amarillo
Amarillo Exposition Panels Finance and Building Plans
The Building and Finance committees of the Amarillo Tri-State exposition plan meetings at 10 o clock tomorrow to discuss finances and the building program. Officials expect the new program details to be outlined at the session.
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The
Fair Association
Amarillo
Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
Abandoned Baby Protest at Welcome Here
A one day old boy found in a bucket near St. Anthony's sanitarium in Amarillo was cared for by nurses who made him a dress. The sunburned infant with blue eyes showed calm behavior and admiration for kindness. Hospitals will oversee his care until recovery before adoption discussions.
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St. Anthony's Sanitarium
Amarillo
Panhandle
Equalization Board Begins Annual Work
The City Equalization board met its first session with J. M. Russell as chairman and Frank Wolflin and W. E. Cazzell as associates. The board will fix property values for about two weeks then hear property owners. The workload should be lighter due to recent tax survey efforts providing a city valuation survey.
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J. M. Russell
Frank Wolflin
W. E. Cazzell
Labor Neutral on Defense Observance Declared
Atlantic City August 5. The executive council of the American Federation of Labor denounces both militarists and pacifists and refuses to engage in the national defense day controversy. The council adopts strict neutrality toward Defense Day while noting it is a legal observance and that labor men may view military participation as proper.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Firms sign for North Plains Trade Trip
Several firms arrange participation in the North Plains Trade Trip to be held August 12 13 and 14 led by Board of City Development officials with H E B Bozeman in charge The tour aims to publicize the Amarillo Tri State exposition and strengthen business ties in the region Participating firms include Amarillo Hardware The Amarillo Globe Dempster Gilvin and Gilvin Williams Cartwright Red Star Products and Great West Mill and Elevator plus others already signed to date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Plains
Board of City Development
H. E B. Bozeman
Amarillo Tri- State Exposition
Ernest O. Thompson
O. V. Vernon
J. C. Sebastian
Mr. Bozeman
Amarillo Hardware Company
The
Amarillo Globe
Dempster Company
Gilvin and Gilvin
Williams Cartwright Company
Red Star Products Company
Great West Mill and Elevator Company
Sadler Shows Before Large Crowd at Park
Harley Sadler and his company staged When Toby Hits New York at a park for Hanson Post No 54. The comedy drama drew several hundred patrons for over two hours, highlighting Sadler as Lum. Tonight the religious play Sanitly Hypocrites and Honest Sinners will be presented.
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Harley Sadler
Hanson Post No. 54
The
American Legion
Toby
New York
Sadler
Harley
Lum
Miller and Mrs Hobart Held In Default Of Bond
E T Dusty Miller and Mrs Ruth Hobart remain in the county jail in default of bond on murder and conspiracy charges relating to the death of Edward W Hobart. Miller had a reported $1500 additional bond but it was not presented. Hobart must post $4500. her original $4000 bond was revoked by signatories. Sheriff Whitaker notes the state has secured new evidence justifying recent actions.
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E. T
Dusty) Miller
Ruth Hobart
Hobart
Whitaker
Couple Found Dead Under Overturned Car in Fort Worth
The bodies of DeWitt Gooch and Miss Charlie Reece were found beneath an overturned automobile on the Lake Worth road after leaving a lake party. They were discovered at 6 a.m. by a passing motorist, Gooch set to depart for California.
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Fort Worth
DeWitt Gooch
Charlie Reece
Lake Worth
Gooch
California
Judge Overrules Motion in Franks Case
Judge John R. Waverly ruled in the Franks hearing that the definition of insanity would not affect his rulings. He again overruled the prosecution’s demand for jury trial, saying the case had not reached that stage per Illinois Supreme Court guidance.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John R. Waverly
Franks
Illinois Supreme Court
Crowe
Mother to Visit Condemned Son Seeks Clemency and Help
Mrs. W H Shafer of 1404 East Fifth Street plans to travel to Santa Fe to petition Governor Hinkle for clemency for her son Gaius Lafavors who awaits execution for killing a New Mexico sheriff. Readers of The Globe and friends have raised 860 in cash and bought a one way ticket, with more donations expected as she prepares to go.
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W. Hf. Shafer
Gaius Lafavors
Santa Fe
N. M
Wolves Attack Villagers Near San Vito Church
In Naples Italy villagers at San Vito fought a pack of wolves at the village church doorway as worshippers sheltered inside. A villager clubbed one wolf to death, causing the remaining pack to flee.
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Naples
Italy
San Vito
Vesuvian
Supply ship stuck in Greenland ice field report
The Gertrude Rask is trapped seventeen miles offshore in heavy polar ice along Greenland’s east coast. Ice conditions are worsening, risking weeks before possible freeing, as American round the world fliers may need to refuel on the north Atlantic or land near the sea.
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Gertrude Rask
Angmagsvalk
Greenland
Associated Press
North Atlantic
Searond Lake
Reaetut
Robertson predicts heavy poll in West Texas run-off bid
Judge Felix D Robertson speaks at 8 o clock tomorrow night and begins his campaign against Mrs Miriam Ferguson in the run-off. He plans a clean vigorous campaign with supporters in Wichita Falls and Amarillo area, expecting strong local turnout and broad interest statewide.
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Felix D. Robertson
West Texas
Miriam Ferguson
Wichita Falls
Ferguson
District Court Room
Panhandle
Amarillo
Wichita Falls Woman Killed in Auto Crash
Wichita Falls Tex August 5 Mrs Dudley Golding wife of Wichita Falls golfer was killed Tex Bowden Bud Miller and Dudley Golding were seriously injured when their automobile overturned north of El Paso on the way to Denver to participate in a golf tournament
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Dudley Golding
Tex Bowden
Bud Miller
el Paso
Denver
Resignation Accepted of Warren as Ambassador to Mexico
President Coolidge accepted the formal resignation of Charles B. Warren from his post as ambassador to Mexico. The move comes as Warren steps down from the diplomatic role after serving in Washington. The action was announced in Washington with no immediate replacement named.
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Washington
Coolidge
Charles B. Warren
Mexico
Newlyweds Get Pass to the Mission and Globe Subscription
The first couple to claim the Mission theater free-ticket offer were Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Roop of 200 Aldridge Avenue, married May 25, 1924. They received two tickets to Her Marriage Vow and a month's subscription to The Globe. Any couple married since January 1, 1924, presenting a marriage certificate at The Globe will get two tickets and a month of The Globe.
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Mission Theater
the Globe
T. M. Roop
Aldridge Avenue
The
Globe
Globe of
Alburtus at Globe Office Calls Set World Record
Alburtus will answer calls at The Globe office tomorrow from 9 to 12 and again tonight at the fair. More than 4,000 calls were received during one hour, a city size record, as Miss Hickey and extra operators handled volumes. He may also answer letters and appears at the Fair tomorrow, then Dalhart, to accommodate callers.
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Alburtus
Globe Office
Bell Company
Edna Hiexey
Globe
Amarillo
The
Goodman
Falir
Dalhart
Carl Sullivan
Street Clashes Between Knights of Flaming Circle and Klan
Four men are to face charges after arrests in Niles Ohio following street clashes between about a hundred Knights of the Flaming Circle adherents and an equal number of Ku Klux Klan members. No serious injuries. about a score of combatants were bruised and beaten before police quelled the melee.
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Niles
Ohio
Knights of the Flaming Circle
Ku Klux Klan
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H. T. Thomas
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Robert M. la Follette
Cole
Equalization Board
A. F
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Daily Globe
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Reykjavik
Lowell. HW. Smith
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Leslie L. Arnold
John J. Harding, Jr
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