Put Off Naming of Successor at U S Steel
A special meeting of the United States Steel finance committee was postponed to next week. Elbert H. Gary died yesterday, delaying the choice of his successor. J. P. Morgan and Myron Taylor are abroad, two committee members cited among potential successors.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H. Gary
Gary
Ben
Wal Street
Thost
Mumbers
Finance Committee
J. P. Morgan
Myron ©. Taylor
Europe
Whisky fugitives chased by sheriff across roads then captured
A sheriff’s pursuit ended when a fleeing car was forced to stop after a high speed chase across rough and smooth roads. Five suspects were jailed, a woman denied knowledge of the whisky, and officers recovered two pistols. The sheriff plans another search for remaining whisky.
Tactless Texan and Oklahoma Guarantee in Amarillo
A Texas narrator reflects on a humorous Oklahoma guarantee, a farmer caller, and admiration for H. E. Smith’s Amarillo apartments with space saving innovations. He critiques loan sharks, supports fair treatment of workers, and notes local issues with usury laws and wet check enforcement. The column blends light humor with social commentary on debt, employment, and community decency.
Sacco and Vanzetti Seek New Trial Before High Court
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti petitioned the Supreme Court seeking a new trial six days before their respite. Previous pleas to the full bench were denied, but today the attorneys urged the justices to reconsider and prove their innocence beyond the charged crime.
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United Press
Ston
Nicola Sacco
Olomeo Vanzetti
Supreme Court
Old Tack's Amarillo program for a bigger fairer city
A historical pledges list for Amarillo outlining municipal improvements. It calls for lower utility rates lower rents and living costs more parks flowers and trees street and safety improvements a municipal pool golf course and storm sewers. It also proposes removing railroad crossings and expanding bus routes while urging fair treatment of newsboys and regulated police and ambulance driving.
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Bivins Lake
Amarillo
San Jacinto
Bomb Wrecks Home of Sacco Juror in Milton
An improvised dynamite blast damaged the home of Lewis McHardy a juror in the Sacco Vanzetti trial in Suburban East Milton. McHardy and four family members escaped injury as neighbors aided them from the wreckage. Police found part of the mechanism on the lawn after the explosion.
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United Press
Boston
Lewis McHardy
Sacco-Vanzetti
East
Mikton
McHardy
James R. Travers
Milton
Sacco and Vanzetti Appeal Rests on Thayer Bias Ruling
Today's plea hinges on claims that Sacco and Vanzetti were denied a fair trial due to Judge Thayer. Appeals challenge Justice Sanderson for denying a writ of error and Thayer rulings denying a new trial, revocation of sentence, and stay of execution. Only four of seven Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court justices sit, with Chief Justice Rugg in hospital, Justice Crosby abroad, and Justice Sanderson unavailable except to break a tie.
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Sacco
Vanzetti
Thayer
Stuling
George A Sanderson
Supreme Court
Arthur P. Rugg
Worcester
John C. Crosby
Europe
George A. Sanderson
Childress to Issue M T Ganzallous Sergeants’ Ments
A government notice in Childress lists that Sergeant M T Ganzallous will issue certain official ments. The record provides no further actions or dates, focusing on the authority and the official capacity of the sergeant in the local administration.
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M. T. Ganzallous
Negro families flee Childress unsettled race tensions reach Amarillo
Amarillo reports a small increase in its negro population as families from Childress county arrive after a disturbance in Childress involving fights between white and black residents. State Rangers are on duty and Mayor Will Jones plus Dick Moore oversee changes. Some whites attempted to drive out negro residents while others stayed after assurances of protection.
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Amarillo
Childress
Childress County
Hereford Grove
Fort Worth
Denver
Schroeder resigns as editor and publisher of the Amarillo Sun
Franklin D. Schroeder resigns as editor and publisher of the Amarillo Sun which he founded about three months ago. He has received offers from several places but is undecided about his future. He expects to leave Amarillo within a day or two. W. S. Tarbell of Denver becomes treasurer of the Amarillo Sun.
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Franklin D. Schroeder
Amarillo Sun
Schroeder
Globe
Amarillo
W. S. Tarbell
Denver
Tarbell
Outskirts Pool Party Sparks Singin and Home Bathroom Lock Issue
A casual chat recalls a swimming party at a town pool where singing in the water stood out. The speaker notes they lack a lock for their home bathroom, hinting at simple domestic concerns.
Letter urging coordinated effort to return robbery suspect
A reader asks Amarillo officials to share the cost of bringing back Jim Bryant, arrested in McAllister Oklahoma for the Friona Bank robbery. The writer praises Chief Gaither while urging swift action and nonpartisan pursuit, noting Amarillo police efficiency and a decline in crime.
Parker outburst amusements and readers’ desires in a letter
A reader defends Dear Tack style, notes Parker’s outburst provokes humor and argues Kansas courage, sees readers favor entertainment over weighty editorials, and suggests helpful mischief with a clown can outdo a neglected philosopher. The writer values broad-mindedness and personal life choice.
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Parker
Amarillo
Kansas
South
Nazareth
DOLE FLIGHT CONTINUES AS HAWAIIAN RACE NEARS START
The Dole Flight gathering swelled toward 100000 spectators at the great airport as aviators, mechanics, and helpers loaded life saving gear and food rations. A sabotage scare prompted a security probe while organizer officials prepared for the race with guards and emergency equipment. Hawaii entrant Martin Jensen reported fixes to his fuel line and readiness to fly as crowds filled the field and police tightened containment.
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Hawaii'e
Martin Jensen
W. Saunders
National Aeronautic Association
California
Negro Founding Suspect Removed After Beer Sell Charge
The man described as a negro ran, fearing pursuit for selling beer. He dropped a suitcase during the逃, but officers could not locate it. He said he had been released from jail only last Monday after serving a beer selling sentence. Sheriff Pollard and Chief Gaither arranged to remove him from the city. Mrs Bou tell home at 302 West Eleventh showed blood traces on porch and room floor. Neighbors hesitated to aid authorities, fearing reprisals and local tensions.
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Doug Connell
Fourth Street
Pollard
Gaither
West Eleventh
J. C. Boutell
Farley Sees Boxing Potential in Young Hall at Chicago
The report highlights Farley mentoring Hall, a multi event prep athlete at the University of Chicago with wins in 1927 and 1926, noted for his build and potential. Hall aims to attend the University of California after another prep year, while pursuing athletics and boxing training.
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University of Chicago
Young Hall
Farley
Hall
University of California
Midway attractions urged to boost Amarillo fair success
Mr. E. R. Tack argues Amarillo should book major midway amusements a year ahead, noting four regional firms supply top shows. He cites State fair of Iowa as proof the midway draws crowds, and warns a fair must be a business that reinvests profits into attractions and local commerce.
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E. R. Tack
Amarillo
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Topeka
Wichita Falls
Muskogee
United States
Kansas
Gulf Route for New Airline Is Approved
Communications from Mexico City say the Gulf route via Brownsville for the Mexico City Houston and New Orleans air mail line has been definitely approved and service will start at the earliest date. The Mexican government expects U S involvement at the border, but doubts linger about the fair nature of the venture and long term planning.
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Associatess
Brownsville
Ate
Mexico City
Houston
New Orleans
United States
The Common Joys by Edgar Doom
Poem contrasts the lot of common folks with wealth and fame. It envisions a world where only the strong and rich gain laurels yet affirms shared beauty and simple joys. The speaker notes that love laughter and nature are for all, not just the privileged, ending with a thrush’s song shared by all.
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You
Edgar A
Guest
Foreign Exchange Rates and Bank Bill Quotes List
Foreign exchanges in New York report firm rates. Great Britain demand 4.8513 16, cables 4.869 16, 60 day bills 4.81 2. France demand 3.9116, cables 9.923 16, Italy 6.4414, Belgium 13.91, Germany 23.76, Tokyo 47.371, Montreal 99.90.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Tokyo
Montreal
Market reports from Kansas City East St Louis and Oklahoma City
Livestock markets across Kansas City, East St Louis and Oklahoma City show steady to higher trends in cattle and hogs. Cattle volumes near 30,000 with varied outcomes, top prices around 11.10 in East St Louis and beef cows near 7.90, hogs rising to about 10.26, and veal and lambs noting strong allowances in regions.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Colorado Range
East ST. Louis
Oklahoma City
Butter and Eggs Chicago Summary
Butter prices rose in Chicago trading on August 16 with creamery extras at 40 cents, standards 38 14, extra firsts 88 39, firsts 86 37, seconds 34 35, while eggs held steady.
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Associated Press
Chicago
New York Stocks Open Firm as Market Recovers
The opening session showed broad buying with Du Pont up 2 points and several names like Soo Pee Fine Gas Houston Oil and U S Cast Iron Pipe gaining early. Industrials and specialties led the rally while Chrysler Motors and Baldwin Locomotive hit near year highs and some rail names fell on news of an interstate commission petition. Foreign exchange opened steady with rates for the dollar and French franc noted.
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James E. Bennett & Co
Allied Chemical & Dye
American Locomotive
American Tele. & Telg
American Tobacco
American Woolen
Anaconda Copper
Associated Dry Gods
Atchison, Topeka & 8
Baldwin Locomotive
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Barnsdale Corporation A . Eee
Bethlehem Stee
California Petroleum
Cerre de Paseo
Chicago & Alton
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Rock Island
Chile
Peeeensons
Bray Chrysler
Cora Cola
Colorado Fuel & Tro
Colorado & Southern
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BIG Corn Products
Aew
Crucible Steel
Dodge Motors
DuPont de Nemours
Famous Players
Fisk Rubber
Fleischman Yeest
General Asphalt
General Motors
Great Western Sugar
Houston Oil
Hudson Motors
KRY
Central
Independent Oil & Gasah
Inspiration Copper
International Nickel International
Miami Copper
Sunevecs Ory
Missouri, Kansas &Texas
Wass Seat
Missouri Pacific
Mongomery Ward
Nash Otors
Packard
Southern Pacific
Wena Oe
Southern Railway
Stewart Warner Eeae
Studebaker
NEW York Cotton Table
Associated Press
Texas & Pacific
Union Pacificé
Sper
U.S
United States
Willys-Overland
Woolworth
James E. Bennett Co
du Pont
Soo
Houston
U. S
Northwestern Rails
Clara Hilk Lindley
Erasmus Lindley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Bangor
Aroostook
Chrysler Motors
American Express
Otis Elevator
Mullins
France
Woman shoots husband over insult in Fort Worth case
Rita Curry 22 shoots Samuel Curry 38 after a dispute over domestic life and social outings. He is hospitalized with a bullet wound near the lungs. She says she acted after an alleged insult to her honor and compatibility following a park outing with friends.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Rita Curry
Samuel Curry
Curry
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