Wall Street optimism and bold real estate bets in 1900s era
Amid bullish chatter stocks advance with brokers handling 1.5 million shares daily as bond sales and wheat gains boost confidence. Real estate fever pushes Vanderbilt mansion into a 7 million dollar sale. buyer plans a 50 story hotel. Lloyd George and Ford spark debates on Europe and gadget risks. Prince awards Bohr medal. curiosity about atomic science grows as discussions continue on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Prince
Denmark
Neils Bohr
Columbia College
Unclear Weather Forecast Snippet Shows Temperature Readings
Fragmentary OCR weather notes report temperatures around 64 to 80 degrees at various times of day with references to a 1 p.m. reading and noon observations. No clear location or date available. details are incomplete.
Panhandle Rainfall Totals From Last Night
The Panhandle saw widespread rain with AmarilloCITY recording 1.39 inches, boosting three week totals above eight inches and yearly total to 14.95 inches, about one inch above normal. Rainfall varied across towns from Texline to Clovis, with reports of 1 to 1.5 inches in several areas and heavy showers between Mortales and Kermit.
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Pathandle
Amarillo
Denver
Childress
Texline
Fort Worth
Rock Island
Tucumcari
Conway
McLean
Sudan
Santa Fe
Texico
Panhandle
Pampa
Miami
Clovis
Melrose
Taiban
Becker
Mortales
Kermit
Lubbock
Plainview
Abernathy
Happy
Canyon
Post
Tulia
Clovis man dies in New Mexico after truck accident
D J Owen of Clovis New Mexico died here after a three week illness from injuries when a jack slipped and a truck fell atop him on July 21 at 110 Pierce Street. He leaves a widow and seven children Francis Luper Richardson Huber and three daughters and four sons Clarence Lloyd Richard and Clifford all of Clovis. The body is held by Griggs Undertaking pending word from relatives. Interment planned in Clovis after arrangements.
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D. J. Owen
Clovis
New Mexico
Owen
Pierce Street
C. D. Luper
Francis
Okla
W. N. Richardson
Long Beach
Quay County to Exhibit at Tri-State Exposition
Quay county New Mexico will have an exhibit at the Tri-State fair and seeks the same space as last year. Nineteen counties have requested space in the agricultural department and over twenty five are expected to exhibit. Several regular exhibitors have not yet sent in applications but are anticipated soon.
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Quay County
N. M
French Spanish Planes Attack Rif War Encampments
French aviation squadrons bombed thirteen encampments of the rebellious Riffians last night. Two flying columns cleared the region of Djebel Amseft, which had been overrun by Riffians. Spanish troops also are active. Detachments of artillery and a Spanish warplane prevented a Riffian column from crossing the bend of the Loukkos river.
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Associated Press
Fez
Djebel Amseft
Loukkos River
Five men held in Engler triple murder inquiry
Austin reports five men detained by Traviso county sheriff for questioning after the triple murder of Mr. and Mrs. Engler and their adopted daughter Emma near the Engler farm. Emma fought and was killed. the scene shows signs of a planned, careful attack as investigators search for clues.
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Associated Press
Austin
Traviso County
S. Engler
Emma
Here
Bohamel Sternad
John Sternad
Mr. Engler
Emma Engler
Engler
Wheat Forecast Tri State Field Down Slightly
Washington August 10 with July estimates shows 674 million bushels of wheat and 2.95 billion bushels of corn forecast for the year by the agriculture department. Winter wheat 416 million, spring 263 million. Texas winter 4.15 million. other crops totals listed. Ottawa notes 1925 Canadian wheat at 275.4 million. Wheeler reports Tri State Field trials opening with 75 men and 200 spectators, Derby entries close tonight, O W Locke among attendees.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Associated Dressy
Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics
Globe
Wheeler
O. W. Locke
Tulsa
Man Convicted of Oil Fraud Held in New York
Fort Worth August 10 Charles Sherwin who was convicted of mail fraud in connection with the General Lee oil promotion two years ago in Fort Worth is in the custody of the United States marshal at New York city according to a telegram received by Henry Zweifel United States district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Mary Louise Spas
Edward W. Browning
Newcombe
Queens
Mary
Browning
Coler
Robert H. Dunnet
Fort Worth
Charles Sherwin
New York City
Henry Zweifel
United States
Certificate School for Masons Conducted Here
W S Tate of Hamilton Texas is in Amarillo conducting a renewal certificate school for Blue Lodge Masons. He dedicates summers to the Texas Masonic Grand Lodge work and this session includes ten men in Amarillo with Dr O W Gano and Mr Hicks of Canyon. He will depart Tuesday noon after a week spent holding a school at Clarendon.
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W. S. Tate
Hamilton
Texas
Amarillo
Blue Lodge
O. W. Gano
Committees Debate Electric Traffic Signal Plan for Amarillo
Committees from Amarillo civic clubs meet at city hall at 3 pm to discuss installing an electric traffic signal system. The Board of City Development Real Estate Rotary Kiwanis American Business Lions and Federated Women clubs named the committees. Representatives from North Amarillo East Amarillo Glenwood and San Jacinto are expected.
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Amarillo
City Commission
Board of City Development
Real Estate Board
Rotary
Kiwanis
American Business Club
The
Lions
Federated Women's Clubs
North Amarillo
East Amarillo
Glenwood
San Jacinto
Argentine girl swimmer attempts English Channel record
Boulogne France August 10 Miss Lillian Harrison began her fourth attempt to swim the English Channel starting from Cape Gris-Nez at 12 12 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boulogne
France
Lillian Harrison
Cape Gris-Nez
Aged man predicts a future ping pong race over whisky
Nathan Douchy, 91, famed for rum and tobacco, declares prohibition threatens whisky lovers and jokes the world will breed a race of ping pong players as men trade whisky for soft drinks. Stamford union leader Mrs. Alicia Crimming offers to investigate his longevity claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Nathan Douchy
Darien
Coon
Alicia J. Crimming
Stamford Women's
Douchy
Fabens Flood Damage From Cloudburst Sunday
Fabens on the Rio Grande faced severe flood damage when a cloudburst hit the business district early yesterday. Property owners estimate repairs at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars after the flood caused one residence the telephone office and two store buildings to cave in. Several walls cracked and remaining structures were deemed unsafe for habitation following Rio Grande flooding last week that destroyed eight homes in the residence area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE Paso
Fabens
Here
Rio Grande
Tax limit 100 low for bonds in Amarillo water issue
Amarillo city officials say the $1,750,000 water bond issue cannot be sold to best advantage under the current tax limit. City attorneys from Chicago, after reviewing 1924 valuations, argue only $1,000,000 could be issued now. A tax-limit raise may be needed. discussion continues at tomorrow’s meeting. Mayor Bivins away. no legality issues seen. Tax limit is 1.30 and present rate is 1. An increase in limit may not raise rate.
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City Commission
Ray C. Johnson
Chicago
United States
Bivins
Tenth Street Association seeks action on street extension
The Tenth Street Association plans to press Mayor Bivins for prompt action to open the street toward the Country Club district. At the Amarillo hotel meeting, Rock Island railway offered crossing access once the street is designated. The group urged highway commission to consider Ozark Trail routing and will aim for full attendance at the next session. Dr. J J Crume, back from Europe, drew interest during lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Street Association
Country Club District
Walt
Bivins
Rock Island Railway
Rock Island
State Highway Commission
Tenth Street
J. J. Crume
Europe
Schwartz Cornered Kills Self in Lab Escape Stunt
In Oakland California an attempted arrest for a Martinez plant explosion murder ended with chemist Charles Henry Schwartz fatally shooting himself as police battered his apartment door. A newspaper photo led to his identification. the victim initially thought to be Schwartz was Warren Barbe an evangelist and son of Rev. Barbe of Jersey Shore Pennsylvania.
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Associated Preassy
Oakland
Calif
Charles Henry Schwarts
Pacific Cellulose
Martinez
Here
Schwartz
Chemical Laboratory
Warren Barbe
John Barbe
Jersey Shore
Hayward
Barstow
Mexico
Schwarz
Barbe
Baseball Today Cincinnati August 10 Nation First Game Brooklyn
Cincinnati notes an 7 to 13 loss with Osborne Taylor Luque Brad and Hargrave in a baseball score line. Mentions Witherspoon handling cattle at Kansas City and Wichite.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Osborne
Taylor
Luque
Brad
Hargrave
Witherspoon
Kansas City
Wichite
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