German trans Atlantic air attempt fails near riot at Childress
German Junkers Bremen failed to reach America due to fog and strong winds as the Bremen and Europa attempted a trans Atlantic flight from Dessau to the United States. The Bremen turned back after reaching the Irish coast, while the Europa landed in Bremen with engine trouble and damage in the North Sea fog.
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Associated Press
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Bremen
Dessau
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United Press
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August Loose
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Loose
Atlantic
Bribery and Brains Highlight Brisbane Column Notes
A Globe readers’ digest of opinions by Arthur Brisbane and others. The New York judge’s harsh gun sentence sparks debate on crime deterrence. Commentary touches on cinema, Japan’s plans, gambling schemes, laundry marks, and malaria’s impact on history.
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Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Mr Brisbane
Sacco Ends Hunger Strike After 29 Days
Nicola Sacco breaks his 29 day hunger strike by drinking beef tea on the thirtieth day. The protest targeted Governor Fuller’s investigation into the Sacco Vanzetti case. Pleas from his wife, counsel, and the prison physician prompted the change.
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United Press
Boston
Nicola Sacco
Alvan T. Fuller
Sacco-Vanzetti
Weather outlook with showers tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Tuesday with temperatures ranging from 68 to 88 degrees. Hourly readings start at 70 at 7 am rising to 88 by 1 pm, with a note of 82 and 65 for a year ago. Griggs ambulance contact given as 250.
Dallas Spirit Joins Trans-Pacific Air Race Starters
Oakland Calif August 15 nine planes prepare for the first long distance aerial race over a 2400 mile Pacific course with a 25000 prize first and 10000 second funded by James Dole. Captain William P Erwin pilots the Dallas Spirit among nine starters including Mildred Doran passenger and war ace Livingston G Irving aboard a Breese monoplane.
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Detroit
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Charles W. Parkhurst
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Peoria
Illinois
Ralph C. Lowes, Jr
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Missouri
Martin Jensen
More Rain Increases Flood Threat Across Kansas
More rain added to the flood menace in central and eastern Kansas as rivers rose. At Iola the Neosho river climbed after a morning dip while Cottonwood river also showed rising levels as rain continued at about one half inch per hour.
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Associated Press
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Iola
Neosho
Cottonwood
Tulia Swimmer Dives to Death
Richard Boren, 33, died after a dive in Tule creek eighteen miles east of Tulia. He struck a rock, breaking his neck and cutting his left cheek. Surviving are his mother Mrs. Allen Boren, brother Mack, and three sisters. Funeral likely at Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Tule Creek
Mack
H. D. Grantham
Boren
Swisher County
Allen Boren
Rose Hill Cemetery
Clothing Stolen Worth Four Thousand From Warner's Store
A large theft occurred at Warner's ready-to-wear at 613 Polk last night. About a hundred dresses 12 to 15 coats 10 dozen pairs of hose and 12 dozen underwear were taken. Entrance method unclear. Police investigate. Loss estimated between $3000 and $4000.
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Watner’s
Polk
Five jailed after fights with blacks in Childress
In Childress Texas on August 15 two state rangers and five white youths faced unrest tied to fights between whites and a black man. Officials report crowds grew violent during a Saturday sequence of fights and a dog fight, spurring Governor Moody to send Rangers for restraint. Authorities fear influx of outside labor amid cotton harvest and oil field growth while a court of inquiry probes Saturday’s events.
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Childress
Tex
M. T. Gonzales
C. O. Moore
Rangers
Gray
Wheeler
Will Jones
Jones
Dan Moody
John B. Compton
Stuckey Trial Cancelled in Amarillo District Court
The divorce case of Mra. Jewell Stuckey and Rev. Louis Stuckey was called then postponed and cancelled by agreement of counsel. No new trial date was announced as spectators filled the Amarillo court room.
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Mra
Jewell Stuckey
Louis Stuckey
Two Men Shot At Post May Die
In Post City Texas after a street shooting a barber R B Redding and a cotton mill worker Homer Smith are in serious condition in a local hospital Ed Bracken is held on a charge of assault with attempt to murder The incident stemmed from an argument over beer sales Bracken says Redding sent men to buy liquor Smith was hit by a stray bullet and is expected to recover
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Associated Press
Lubbock
Post City
Here
Redding
Homer Smith
Ed Bracken
Bond
Lubbock Journal
Smith
Bracken
Arrest on complaint of parents for assault on 12 year old girl
A Black man was axgested on Fifth street at noon today and locked up in the city jail after allegedly annoying a white 12 year old girl. The injured party was not harmed. Griggs ambulance attended. Phone 250.
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Fifth Street
Official Models of U S Warships on Display at Fair
Models of seventeen U S warships ranging 18 inches to 9 feet will be shown at the Tri-State fair September 11 to 18. The Navy provided a set weighing about 1,200 pounds illustrating ship development from the Bon Homme Richard to the latest dreadnaught, including battleships and submarines.
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United States
United States Navy Department
Board of City Development
Navy Department
H. H. Haines
George H. Rock
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Secretary of the Navy
Tri-State
Bon Homme Richard
Benton
Brooklyn
Constitution
Chicago
Enterprise
Hartford
Monitor
Ohio
Oregon
Powhattan
Merrimac
Winslow
Amarillo Water Plant Surpasses Expectations With New Wells
City Engineer Hanks Jones reports seven wells are producing 500 gallons per minute each, with the eighth well nearly complete. The plant can pump 6,000,000 gallons daily, boosted by a 100,000,000 gallon lake addition. Kansas City engineer W. Kiersted will report to the city commission. rates for large users may rise slightly but industrial rates could fall after testing.
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Hanks Jones
W. Kiersted
Kansas City
Word Ranch
City Commission
Palo Duro Creek
Jones
Kiwanians Hear Good Program at Luncheon
Amarillo Kiwanis enjoyed a fine luncheon program led by Misses Velma Vera and Opal Tepe who sang read and performed. Judge and Mrs W A Palmer and their daughter presented the club with a framed picture of Old Ironsides during the ceremony.
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Amarillo Kiwanians
Velma
Vera
Opal Tepe
W. A. Palmer
Ironsides
Herring Recovering From Slight Operation
Col. C. T. Herring underwent a tonsil removal operation on Saturday and was at his office briefly this morning before returning home to recuperate. His condition is reported as satisfactory. Blackburn ambulance. Phone 21.
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C. T. Herring
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