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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1924

Page

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Markets and politics stir as waves of optimism and intrigue rise

Grains rise with corn above 110 and wheat for May at 1.40 in Chicago amid cautious brokers. Political talk centers on New York Democrats and Gov. Al Smith’s renomination while international tensions flare. Reports claim potential reforms in freight rates and a French adoption scam case sparks concern over child welfare.

Chicago New York State al Smith New York Smith

Dam break in China devastates mud houses and floods widen

A dam failure in China triggers rapid flooding in the western region, dissolving about 400 mud houses as waters rise and threaten nearby settlements. The event underscores the harsher impacts of floods in western areas compared to the east.

Ees Comfort China

Mrs Shaffer Back Hopes For Her Son Bill La Favors

Mrs Walter Shaffer returns from Santa Fe holding faith in Governor Hinkle after pleading for her 19 year old son Bill La Favors, condemned for the Alamogordo sheriff slaying. The supreme court granted a stay and extended time for a rehearing motion as the case awaits a new date.

Mrs. Shaffer W. H. Shaffer Bill’’ la Favors James F. Hinkle New Mexico Hinkle LaFavors Alamogordo N. M Methodist Church Supreme Court LaFayors Santa Fe Amarillo Nic

Hollander 10 Visit Indians For Pageant Plans

Mike Hollander director of the Pageant The Plains will travel with Paul Nunn to Mount View Okla for several days with Kiowa Indians. They will live with the tribe negotiate a large representation for Amarillo Tri State exposition. Chief John Hunt will greet them on arrival.

Mike Hollander the Plains Amarillo Paul Nunn Mount View Oklo Indiana John Hunt

Felix Robertson Rally Draws Panhandle Support Tonight

Hundreds are expected at a Felix D. Robertson rally in the Municipal auditorium with a band concert before speakers. Prominent Panhandle men backing Robertson will address the crowd as the session unfolds, urging every voter to attend.

Felix D. Robertson Municipal Auditorium Panhandle Robertson

Bandits Hold Up Kansas City Bank for 15000

Three unmasked bandits robbed the Corn Exchange Bank in Kansas City Missouri and escaped with about $15,000. The raid occurred today and the robbers vanished into the city afterward.

Bandits K. C. Bank Kansas City Corn Exchange Bank

Millionaire Hobo and Noted Poet Marry in Chicago

In Chicago yesterday Julian B. Arnold essayist and poet son of Sir Edwin Arnold wed Eleanor Startford 358 Howe. The millionaire hobo James Eads llowe of St. Louis married secretary Ineeberg Sorenson aged 29. The poet formerly known as J. B. Lindon was exiled from England and later reinvented himself.

Chicago Julian B. Arnold Edwin Arnold James Eads lIlowe Hobo St. Louis Arnold Eleanor Startford Howe Misa Ineeberg Sorenson England J. B. Lindon Mississippi River Wabash Railroad

Amarillo Welcomes Opera Star Mary McCormic Here

Mary McCormic the renowned grand opera star will perform in Amarillo on October 10 under the Federated Clubs auspices. The Amarillo native, connected with Chicago and Paris opera companies, will visit her parents in September before returning to New York and Chicago for winter engagements.

Amarillo Mary McCormic Grand Opera Federated Clubs of Officera Federated Clubs Miss McCormic Europe

Amarillo Sportsmen Meet With Ferguson

F. J. Collins president of the Tri-State Field Trials association and Walter Crossett urged Jim Ferguson in Amarillo to protect wildlife and the state game department. Ferguson said he had not targeted the game department and noted his wife’s interest in conservation. he promised no impairment to department efficiency.

F. J .Collins Tri- State Field Trials Association Walter Crossett Jim Ferguson Amarillo Panhandle Ferguson Texas Game Department Fish and Game Department State Game Department Collins Crogset

Weather Update Shows Clear Skies Tonight and Tomorrow

The forecaster predicts generally fair conditions with no clouds. Today's high reached 0 and low 71, compared with last year's highs and lows of 8 and 64 respectively.

Polecat intrudes Amarillo home stirs city gas plans

A tame polecat occupies a residence in Amarillo, guiding officers to advise nonlethal ejection methods while residents seek a practical removal. Separately Amarillo’s gas development aims to fuel manufacturing growth, with plans for a big dam on Palo Duro Canyon and water supply to sustain a potential city expansion.

Amarillo Denver Kansas City Globe H. M Brown Brown Palo Duro Canyon Prairie Oil & Gas Company

West Texas Farmers Congress Sets County Exhibit Plan

Potter County plans a mammoth agricultural display at three fairs including Amarillo Tri-State, Lubbock South Plains, and the Dallas state fair. The exhibit, organized by county clubs and Miss Anna Bower, features all local farm products and canned goods. Speakers from national and state institutions attend the session in Amarillo.

Farm Congress Potter County West Texas Educational Farmers’ Congress Pierce A. W. Large Rock Island Railway Chicago D. S. Donald Krum Denton County Donald Texas Wheat Growers’ Association Amarillo Judge L. Gough Ross D. Rogers Marvin Jones Congress J. A. Hill West Texas State Teachers’ College W. B Rizzell Texas A. and M. College C. A. McNab New Mexico Walton Peteet Anna Bower Board of City Development Lubbock Dallas County Club Harmon Benton

Globe to host biggest North-West Texas election night crowd

The Globe office on Fifth Street invites the public to view election returns Saturday night. Derden's band plays a two hour concert, a large crowd will gather outside with seats roped off, a screen across the street will display results, and Globe reporters will gather local and Texas-wide returns via leased telegraph lines. The Globe offers returns to nearby venues and asks families to join for music and a shared evening.

Texas Globe Office Derden Globe Fair Mission Liberty Theaters The Fifth Street

Yuba Refining Company Plans Panhandle Expansion

C J Reeves sales manager from Nacogdoches said the Yuba Refining Company will deploy about four men in Amarillo and establish a large oils and greases business in the Panhandle. F I Tucker of Houston will return. several salesmen will be posted locally. Reeves expects strong Panhandle growth next year and will announce personnel soon.

Yuba Amarillo Panhandle C. J. Reeves Reeves Nacogdoches F. I. Tucker Houston Tucker Territory Mr. Reeves

Barton Inquiries Into Childress Killing Context

Adj. Gen. Thomas D. Barton wired Childress county authorities for details on the investigation into the killing of Mel J. Dwight a Ku Klux Klan candidate for sheriff. The message asked whether Rangers were needed and the coroner’s report said Dwight was killed by unidentified party or parties. Cheyenne, Wyo, Aug 20. Judge Robert R. Rose led Casper contest for Democratic Senate nomination as Casper returns came in after nine o clock.

Austin Adj Thomas D. Barton Childress County Mel J. Dwight I kKlan Childress Dwight Seland Cheyenne Wyo Robert R. Rose Casper

Ferguson Bitter Against Klan At Amarillo Speech

Former Governor Jim Ferguson attacked the Ku Klux Klan in a spirited address at the Municipal auditorium before a crowd over 2,000. He endorsed Miriam Ferguson’s candidacy and blasted Felix Robertson, urging voters to reject the Klan backed platform while urging trust in his wife as a better governor.

Felix Robertson Ferguson Amarillo Texas Mr. Ferguson Miriam Ferguson Felix

Social on church lawn for candidates at San Jacinto

The ladies of San Jacinto Methodist church announce a Friday evening social on the church lawn where candidates or their friends will be given an opportunity to speak or mingle.

Red Army Russia Iumnania Rep Ladies of San Jacinto

Dam Proposal for Canyon South of Town

The article states the most practical solution is a great dam across the canyon south of here. It discusses feasibility and potential benefits of a large water control project.

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