If Debts Were Cancelled How Is it In Heaven
Arthur Prichane weighs debt cancellation and reparations in a satirical essay. He explores European reactions to wiping debts, the potential German advantage, and how Uncle Sam would fit into a world without war obligations. The piece interleaves a Philly Sesqui Centennial scene with traffic ideas for New York suburbs and viaduct traffic plans.
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Arthur Prichane
Heaven
Europe
Borah
France
England
Germany
Sam
Paris
Uncle Sam
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Buckingham Palace
Garibaldi
Amarillo Civic Drive Forms to Raise 250000 for Rock Island Route
Amarillo civic leaders formed 10 committees under Judge J W Crudgington to raise the 250000 Rock Island right of way fund. About 200 volunteers will canvass streets at 10 am to secure the total within two hours while 1000 residents and firms are assessed pro rata. Contributions may be mailed or delivered to the Board of City Development.
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Amarillo
Rock Island
Here
Liberal
Kansas
J. W. Crudgington
Crudgington
Board of City Development
Dallas Ballot Box Secrets to Be Investigated
Dallas county ballots will be opened to public review as part of a sheriffs’ vote recount from the July primary. The court order allows checking each voter's name against poll lists before counting, amid allegations of irregular voting practices and close results.
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Dallas
Associated Press
Dallas County
Schuyler Marshall, Jr
Allan Seale
Marchell
Beale Eaid
Merehell
Dag Crue at Belton Pee Be Ahoe Sead Tame
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dag Crue and Belton with unclear phrasing. No coherent event or entities establishable for a reliable summary or headline.
Governor Ferguson comments on Ku Klux Klan influence
Former Governor James E. Ferguson writes in his Forum that Governor Moody faced criticism for not withdrawing. He claims the governor stayed in the race to preserve voters’ right to choose, despite Klan claims of victory and support from Hiram Evans.
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Associated Press
Austin
James E. Ferguson
Dan Moody
Hiram Evans
Thie State
Ferguson Ie
Mendy
Hayes Named Captain Of City Traffic Men
Hayes has been named captain of the city traffic force as new uniforms are set to arrive. Officials say the change will modernize the unit and improve visibility and cohesion among officers on duty.
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Hayes
Capitan
Passengers Escape Injury in Woodward Head-on Wreck
A Santa Fe passenger train No. 22 collided head on with freight No. 3308 five miles east of Woodward Oklahoma at 8 47 PM. Engineer Lupher Amarillo acted quickly to slow the train and jump from the cab saving passengers from serious harm. Freight cars were damaged hogs killed or released into fields. wreck crews work to clear track as investigation continues. Engineer Lupher resides at 1403 Lincoln Street.
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Globe
Woodward
Okla
Lupher
Amarillo
Santa Fe
Waynoka
Canadian
Laugher
Mystery Red Light Baffles Oklahoma Farmers Near Cemetery
In Claremore Oklahoma a red ball of fire appears nightly 9 to 11 pm near a county cemetery. Residents report it fades and reappears within a half mile, attracting watch parties and speculation about St. Elmo's fire and local ghost lore. Roy Bryant first noticed the phenomenon, which resembles an electrical brush discharge.
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Claremore
Okla
Here
Oklahoma
St. Elmo's
Roy Bryant
Bryant
Ruby
Baseball Fans Anticipate Metro Championship Event
Local sports fans show eagerness for the Metropolitan Baseball showdown amid wet weather and festive crowds as teams vie for the title. Officials prepare the venue and security for a high turnout and potential record crowds.
Galt ote Garelome Preece Ova Dralion mystery
Fragmentary text hints at names and places like Galt and Dralion with unclear context. No coherent event or clear entities to form a full news card.
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Galt
Dralion
Citizens urge FT Worth city manager to quit
A group of citizens at a mass meeting passed resolutions charging mismanagement and will push for the resignation of FT Worth City Manager RE Carr. City officials defended actions and pledged to address grievances while correcting levee-related expenses and bottlenecks in administration.
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FT. Worth
Port Worth
Carr
Banditry On Increase In Vera Cras
Vera Cras reports a rising banditry problem with more incidents across the town. Local authorities urge residents to stay vigilant and cooperate with patrols as investigations continue.
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Vera Cras
Governor Dern Mixes Up Speech At State Penitentiary
In Salt Lake City on August 19 Governor Dern told a humorous tale of speaking to penitentiary inmates. He began addressing them as fellow convicts then corrected himself as fellow Democrats noting there were no Democrats present and quipped about his gladness to see many of them there.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Dern
State Penitentiary
Revolt Looms Prompt Calexico to Seek U S Troops
San Diego August 19. Calexico requested 600 American troops from the ninth corps army area to guard against a possible revolt in Mexicali. Gen Enrique Estrada, former Mexican secretary of war, and 115 soldiers faced U S charges for violating neutrality. Bail set for Estrada at 20000 dollars, aides at 10000 and others 1000 to 5000. Prisoners held at marine barracks. civilian guards to be used if needed due to navy guard limits.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Calif
Ninth Corps
San Francisco
Calexico
Mexicali
Lower California
Enrique Estrada
Guaymas
Estrada
United States
Aurelio Sepulveda
Army
Marine Barracks
Navy
Washington
United States Marshal's Office
Los Angeles
5000 Bottles of Beer Explode in Oil Field Fire
A massive blaze erupted after an oil field raid causing about 5000 beer bottles to explode. Firefighters containment efforts focused on the resulting fire hazard and nearby storage units. No injuries reported as crews worked through the night.
Herring Questions City Development Board Over Rock Island Rail
Col C T Herring, director and railroad committee chair, criticizes the Board of City Development for not aiding the Rock Island line project from Amarillo to Liberal. He says the board contacts with the railroad committee are weak and demands better use of the about $4 000 monthly budget funded from the city’s general funds. He warned he may oppose the board and redirect funds if cooperation does not improve.
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Board of City Development
Amarillo
Col. C. T. Herring
Colonel Herring
Rock Island
Wat
Railroad Committee
Revolt Efforts in Nicaragua Met With Military Response
In Managua and Leon the Nicaraguan government mobilizes troops to quell outbreaks as American envoy Lawrence Dennis reports to Washington. Rebels attempt to derail a train carrying more than 200000 dollars bound for the Leon bank branch. soldiers thwart the attack and the train reaches Managua.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lawrence Dennis
Managua
State Department
Nic
Leon
The
National Bank
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