Pact Signed And Peace Pledge Stirring Debate
The Kellogg peace pact is signed amid praise for Briand and Stresemann and calls to avoid war. Europe shows large armies, prompting caution in the United States about readiness and policy. Durant offers 25000 dollars for an essay on enforcing prohibition if the law is desired by the people. Jersey City mayor Hague claims victory in New Jersey electoral influence. Helen Wills backs Hoover and will lead the sports division in the Women’s Committee for Hoover. CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
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Europe
Jersey City
Smith
New Jersey
Hague
Helen Wills
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Wall Street
Nations of World Rally to Kellogg Pact Amid Signatory Tide
The United States reports Peru Liberia Denmark Bolivia and Austria joining the Kellogg pact to renounce war. Romania and Yugoslavia reportedly adherent while Russia remains unconfirmed as no signatory or pledge yet. Notes were sent to 44 of 49 non signatories and many governments indicate willingness to subscribe under their constitutional provisions.
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United Press
Washington
Peru
Liberia
Denmark
Bolivia
Austria
State Department
Paris
Romania
Jugo-Slavia
Department
United States
Russia
Russias
Campaign plans and schedules in party politics telegraphed
United Press reports Hoover to confer with Republican campaign financial heads and map eastern strategy. Gov. Smith heads to Syracuse for state fair and leaders conference while weighing three itineraries. Robinson touts speech for Democratic nomination while Curtis shifts East from Syracuse to Harrisburg for campaign stops. Blaine to back Smith. Egerton to be notified tonight for the Prohibition vice presidential nomination.
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Herbert Hoover
Republian
James A. Egerton
Fort Va
Bition Party
United Press
Washington
Hubert Work
Republican National Committee
Chicago
New York
Work
McKinney Speaks on Finance at Realty Board Luncheon
G. W. McKinney of the First National Bank addressed the real estate board during a luncheon, launching a series on Panhandle resources and possibilities. Realtors plan a broad education campaign to inform members about regional prospects. Griggs Ambulance is listed with phone 431.
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G. WH. McKinney
First National Bank
Real Estate Board
Panhandle
Dollar Day to Feature Hundreds of Bargains in Amarillo
Tomorrow Amarillo merchants offer extra bargains for Dollar Day with many items priced so one dollar buys more. Shoppers are urged to arrive early to snag the best values as regular monthly event expands discounts and value across local shops.
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Amarillo
Prominent swimmers dive for 15000 prize in Lake Ontario swim
Toronto August 29. Promptly at 10 A M a field of 32 famous swimmers including Gertrude Ederle plunged into Lake Ontario to compete for 15000 in prizes set by the Wringley marathon winners. The distance is 10 miles with 54000 spectators along the shore watching the start.
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United Preece
Toronto
Gertrude Ederle
Lake Ontario
Witnrss
Accident Board in Session in Amarillo
The Accident Board of Austin holds a session in Amarillo for several days to review severe cases related to accidents in the area over the past months. The district criminal court convenes this morning with several cases expected to be disposed of today and tomorrow.
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Ledevtrial Accident Board of Austin
Amarillo
District Criminal Court
City committee finds no damage from Amarillo flood areas
A disinterested committee appointed by the Amarillo city commission reports no damage to land or crops along the creek connected with water from sewer mains. The panel says harm is negligible and tied to heavy rains. the city will not assume responsibility for claimed damages totaling 93 550. Signed by G C Odors Hugh Whitcams W M King J Ray J M Russell and G E McDavid.
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Amarillo Creek
City Commission
Lee Bivins
G. C. Odors
Hugh Whitcams
W. M. King
J. Ray
J. M. Russell
G. E. McDavid
Wichita Falls Man Votes for His Dog
A Wichita Falls voter cast a ballot for his dog named Fido in a run off primary. Election officials ruled the ballot mutilated and invalid.
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Wichita Falls
Preewichita
Fats
Tex
Wichita County
Fido
Megel
Amarillo Girl Prodigy Aged 6 With Absolute Pitch
In Amarillo a six year old girl Vesta OToa is described as having absolute pitch. Her instructor Marguerite Cleghorn and Emil F Myers of the Amarillo College of Music confirm the rare talent after tests where she named notes or chords played from a distance with eyes closed.
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River Ruard
Vesta O'Tdea
eHy
Marguerite Cleghorn
Vesta
Emil F. Myere
Amarillo College of Music
Auto Salesman Found In Dying Condition At Home
Calvin Benson a 25 year old salesman for Harman Motor company was found unconscious in bed at about 10 this morning and died before medical aid. Justice Minter ruled death by self harm after inquest findings of carbolic acid. He lived with parents at 8 Harrison and left a note for his wife stating he did not know why. He is survived by wife Ethel, a sister and two brothers. Body at Blackburr and Boxwell Funeral home with arrangements pending.
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Calvin
Harman Motor Company
Benson
Ethel Benson
Blackburs and
Boxwell Funeral Home
ZOGU TO BE KING OF ALBANIAN MONARCHY
Ahmed Zogu is poised to be king as Albania moves to transform the republic into a monarchy. The national assembly plans a bill to appoint a special committee to draft the needed land report and formalize Zogu’s kingship before year’s end.
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Zogu
United Preset
Tirana
Albania
Ahmed Zogu
National Assembly
Tedey
Zegus
Zegu
Starvation in Haiti Surges After Hurricane Damage
In Port au Prince on August 29 President Lesis Borne warned more than 100000 Haitians face starvation after a devastating hurricane. He reported widespread destruction ending food production as crops and livestock were wiped out and local food distribution delayed while government resources are strained to provide relief and rebuild.
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Port AU Prince
Haiti
Lesis Borne
Borne
Railroad Commission postpones nine rate case hearings
The Texas railroad commission delays nine rate cases and related hearings, moving the September docket start from September 11 to September 12. A tenth case on Waco rules for gravel shippers is postponed to the October term.
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Austin
State Railroad Commission
Texas
Waco
Aviators Missing After Flight From Buffalo to Curtiss Field
United Press reports a massive air and land search across three states for aviators Merry Merrill and Edwin Romme, who disappeared after departing Buffalo for Curtiss Field in Col. Lindbergh’s Falcon monoplane. A 20-plane rescue mission conducted in formation combs the route from Buffalo to New York, with five hours of fuel aboard.
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United Prev
New York
Mazel “Merry” Merrill
Curtiss Flying Service
Edwin L. Boone
Buffalo
Falcon
Charles A. Lindbergh
Curtiss Field
L. B
M. M. Merrill
Curtiss Flying Serviet
Edwin M. Romme
Col
Charlies A. Lindbergh
Local Officer Telbert Lands in California After Stroke
A. J. Telbert, former Amarillo patrolman, suffered a severe stroke and is being sent to his former home in California for hospitalization. His condition remains unchanged. Mrs Tolbert and an assistant will accompany him. Parts of the travel expense are covered by the police department and the city.
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A. J. Telbert
Amarillo
California
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