Chase National Bank backs European finance and livestock trade
The Chase National Bank of New York backed a six million loan to the German potash syndicate to supply farmers with fertilizers, while praising intelligent American finance supporting legitimate European enterprise. A column notes rising heat in markets, with May wheat above 1.40 in Chicago and high corn prices, sparking wealth for farmers but higher meat costs. A historical anecdote recalls Knollys, equerry to King Edward, and the Sullivan lunch episode with the Prince of Wales.
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Prince of Wales
Hinkle to Probe LaFavors Case in New Mexico
Gov James F Hinkle vows to go to the bottom of the LaFavors case and the companion’s death sentence for the killing of a New Mexico sheriff He expects to consider age of the boys their defense and clemency petitions as Mrs Shaffer urges mercy in Santa Fe The execution date was set for August 22 but the supreme court granted more time to file a rehearing petition
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New Mexico
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Amarillo
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Santa Fe
Pact up for ratification in Dawes plan debate
International conference delegates have the Dawes reparations plan heading to ratification in the French parliament and the German Reichstag. German nationalists oppose but risk only limited parliamentary moves. Paris reports say French Premier Herriot’s foreign policy enjoys support. Houston building burns downtown eight story Senlegast Building, $300000 loss.
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Paris
Houston
Houston Tex
President Coolidge Takes Short Rest After Summer in Washington
Resident Coolidge heads to a brief vacation period following a hot summer in Washington. It marks his first rest since President Harding died over a year ago. He speaks little and remains constantly active.
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Coolidge
Washington
Harding
Sincerity and honesty drive political appeal in speech
The more his speech is read the stronger his candidacy appears. Critics may disagree on his stance about government ownership of natural monopolies but concede his sincerity and honesty. Sincerity and honesty appeal to the people.
Army General Hines to Succeed Pershing as Army Chief
General John L. Hines, newly named chief of staff, will assume duties from General John J. Pershing who will retire from active service shortly. The transfer marks a leadership change at the top of the U.S. Army.
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Army
John J. Pershing
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF IS DEAD
Mel D. Dwight anti-Klan sheriff candidate in Childress county was found shot in his garage with a revolver nearby and an empty shell. Investigators have two clues and consider theft suspects from box cars. Dwight had denied joining the Klan and posted cash warrants for alleged signatures.
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Childress
Tex
Mel D. Dwight
Childress County
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Touragee
Ist Klux Klan
Hardeman County
Wet Dwight
Amarillo
Denver Road
Grant Hale
The
Santa Fe
Mel
Mr. Hale
Bank Deposits Rise Sharply In Amarillo Area
Bank deposits in Amarillo have climbed about 82 million since the start of the year, a rise of roughly 25 percent. Bankers and business leaders say money will be plentiful this fall, with deposits nearing 12 million, despite loans and payments draining wallets. Forward Amarillo forward.
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Amarillo
Porward
Panhandle
Sunshine Mary Arrives in Amarillo For Two Days
Motion picture star Sunshine Mary appears at Mission theater in Amarillo for two days with The Wildness of Youth. She tours Texas, visiting Wichita Falls next, while local police investigate a Childress disappearance and new clues. American Boy Scouts win top points at the international jamboree in Copenhagen.
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Amarillo
Mission Theater
Miss Anderson
Mission
Texas
Wichita Falls
Copenhagen
Mayor Blasdel's Father Dies at Home in Groom
J. S Blasdel father of Mayor Eugene Blasdel died yesterday afternoon at 4 at the Eugene Blasdel home 1602 Madison Street after a stroke of paralysis He was born June 20 1844 in Dearborn County Indiana Survived by widow and son in Amarillo five other children live in Arizona Montana Michigan and Ohio Brief services planned at Grigas chapel before burial in Groom Texas The mayor and family returned from Wisconsin after word of his critical illness arrived
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Eugene Blasdel
Madison Street
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Dearborn County
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Amarillo
Roy B. Ruhl
Arizona
J. R. Blasdel
Deerledge
Mont
Laura Palmer
Blissfield
Wisconsin
Coolidge Cheered Over Conference Agreements
Plymouth Vermont August 18 President Coolidge was cheered at the verdict from London where the Dawes reparations plan began to take effect He showed strong interest in the talks in which Kellogg and Col James A Logan represented the United States He called the outcome the greatest since the armistice possibly second only to the Washington arms conference and sent a congratulatory message to Mr Koller over the results
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London
Kellogg
James A. Logan
Washington
Koller
Jewels Worth 5000 Remove From Mrs Mors Body
In Los Angeles, jewels valued at 5000 were taken from the body of Theresa W Mors after a bullet wound to the brain last Tuesday night. Attorneys for her husband Albert A Mors announced today that Kid McCo former pianist is held on suspicion of murder.
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Theresa W Mors
Albert A Mors
Kid McCo
Ferguson Campaign Tour Heads Through West Texas
August James E Ferguson campaigns for Miriam Ferguson in the race for governor closing in West Texas with speaking stops planned in Childress Amarillo Plainview Lubbock Rotan and Abilene from August 18 to 22. Felix Robertson also leads a statewide schedule including Dallas Brownwood Corsicana Houston and a final rally in the All Panhandle at the Municipal Auditorium.
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James E. Ferguson
Miriam Ferguson
West Texas
Felix Robertson
Texas
Ferguson
Childress
Amarillo
Plainview
Janes E. Ferguson
Felix D. Robertson
Faced With Divorce Lewis Smith Murders Wife Then Kills Self
In Noel Missouri on August 18 Lewis Smith aged 57 shot and killed his wife Ella 33 after her divorce suit was filed. He wounded himself twice with the same gun cut his throat and hanged himself, ending a violent domestic dispute following a return from Oklahoma.
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Lewis Smith
Ella
Smith
Oklahoma
Five Drown At Dam Near Crosbyton
Five youths from Floydada area drowned when their boat capsized near the dam at Silver Falls, five miles east of Crosbyton. Victims were Virgie Fawver 20 Frank Fawver 23 Milton Fawver 17 Leona Luttrall 18 and Ernest Gregg 20 Esther Harry survived. Funeral planned in Floydada.
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Silver Falls
Crosbyton
West Texas
Virgie Fawver
Frank Fawver
Milton Fawver
Leona Luttrall
Ernest Gregg
Esther Harry
Miss Harry
J. W. Brown
Harley Drake
Doctor and Attorney Have Battle of Words
In Chicago on August 18 the cross examination of Dr H Douglas Singer in the Franks hearings produced a spirited exchange with Clarence Darrow. The lawyer pressed on whether endocrine glands affect emotional life and Singer gave a reluctant but complete answer. Spectators tittered as Darrow and Singer volleyed questions and replies.
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Chicago
Clarence 8. Darrow
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
H. Douglas Singer
Franks
Republican Candidate Stays Declined in Texas Governor Race
Thomas P. Lee of Houston refused to reconsider his declination of the Republican nomination for Texas governor after telegram exchanges with GOP leaders. He had earlier urged Miriam Ferguson to win the Democratic runoff, despite pressure from Texas Republicans including the state chairman to remain in the race.
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Colo
Thomas P. Lee
Houston
Texas
James B. Ferguson
Miriam Ferguson
Lee
Weather snapshot with record heat and mild night
Weather report notes today's high of 93 and low of 67, up from last year’s 92 high and 61 low. Forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and tomorrow.
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