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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1928

Page

16

Flood Claims At River Road Show Wide Damages

The River Road district contends flood waters ruin crops and land, proposing three fixes including a dam outlet project estimated at 40 000 to 50 000 dollars, an open trough valley system, or an underground conduit. Citizens list many individual losses with acres and dollar figures, noting half their holdings are overflowed and some damage totals reach into thousands.

Choy Jolnd Bivins River Bond WH. Allen Preetich KH. Ware C. F F. L. Pat Ira KE. Brown Chas. W. Ward Eres W. B Pred Spears A. B Dickson J. M Daniel Mre Ao EK. Hilton Geo W. Hilton T. EK. Johnson Sa. Adame Cortus J. R. Dam Hubert Mob- Pikee Npt J. M. Adama

Death of George K Morris Shocks New York Republicans

George K Morris 45 chairman of the New York Republican state committee died suddenly in a hotel from a cerebral hemorrhage. His death drew condolences from Herbert Hoover Governor Smith D Hille and other Republican leaders signaling unity in the draft Coolidge movement and at Kansas City.

Associated Press New York George K. Morris Republican State Committee Asao Republican Herbert Hoover Smith D. Hille Nang Pero Walker Wm Norris Coolidge Kansas Seay Vail

Good Dam Year Seen for West As Project Starts

West region dam projects begin with the Gwyhen dam contract pending final details. The structure would rise about 405 feet above canyon bed, surpassing Sehrach in Bwiteerland and Arrowreck in Mahe.

West BDC Gwyhen Sehrach Bwiteerland Arrowreck Bolee Mahe Gwykee Bowlter Canyon Washington Monument Salt Lake Basin Mortens Glicon Dam California Orlando Stony Gorge Oregon Washington

Maine Hardwood Men Send Out Propaganda

Poston August 16 The Maine Hardwood Association launches a publicity campaign to promote Maine as a location for hardwood milk and wood turning stock for furniture. The campaign will share Maine’s status among hardwood producing states and distribute printed material detailing advantages and local supply sources.

International Mews Service Poston Maine Hardwood Association Maine

Hoover Speech Shows Republican Appeal and Cautious Optimism

Washington August 16 Herbert Hoover's acceptance speech frames the Republican message as stable and prosperous for eight years, promising honest enforcement of prohibition and better times for farmers while noting corruption in both parties. He defends the party record and warns voters to trust Republicans over Democrats, signaling a cautious but confident campaign stance.

Rodney Dutcher Washington Herbert Hoover Hoover Mwst Bilnge Mr. Hoover Smith Hower Hoover High

Stabilization Fails To Lower Prices in France

PARIS Aug 16 stabilization of the franc did not lower prices. Reports show more items rising than falling. The cost of living index for 1928 shows rises near four percent, with the latest figure almost five and a half times the 1914 level. Tourists are cautious, buying little and window shopping.

Mees PARIM France Tourlete America

Mail Planes May Work Mail Enroute

Cleveland August 16 mail clerks may travel on airmail planes to work the mail enroute. F B Dowda assistant postmaster says sorting mail on transcontinental planes will be inaugurated soon. A company operating air mail service submitted plans to the Postmaster General Harry New for planes with space for a distributing clerk.

Cleveland F. BE. Dowda Dowda Company Air Mall Harry & New

Flarding Takes Office Amid Political Debate

The article notes Flarding's ascent amid mixed reactions. It mentions Hoover’s ties to the previous Democratic administration and Democratic and Republican reactions. It suggests the confirmation was expected and unlikely to sway many votes in either direction.

Flarding Hoover

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