World’s Biggest Band plan fuels Roosevelts Amarillo visit
In Amarillo plans for President Roosevelt’s Fourth of July stop unfold amid talks of a vast “World’s Biggest Band” and multiple news crews scheduled to cover the event. Officials restrict presentations to the White House and warn Lake City Lake visitors to stay off after dark. A Mexican Fiesta fundraiser and safety notes follow as residents prepare for Independence Day activities.
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Gas House Gang Sighting In Raleigh Patrolman Slain Child Mentioned
In Raleigh on July 1 W Bull Payne and Wash Turner, once listed among the nations top public enemies, are connected to the slaying of 2 year old George no as police pursue the case in the pas chamber amid a high profile crime scene.
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Railroad Carloadings Show Big Increase
The Association of American Railroads announced that revenue freight loadings for the week ended June 25 totaled 558 937 cars, up 3 368 from the prior week but 211 008 fewer than the same week last year.
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Association of American Railroads
Gettysburg Breaks Confederate Push as Rodes and Early Strike
Confederate assaults under Rodes and Early push Federal lines toward Cemetery Ridge. Lee orders Hill, Heth, and Pender to attack as Ewell holds high ground. Union losses climb with roughly 5,000 prisoners and many dead or wounded. Stuart’s cavalry to arrive, while Longstreet’s corps remains enmeshed.
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Holiday weekend safety warnings from law enforcement officials
Capt. Jim Line of the highway patrol and Chief Wo Ro McDowell urge caution during the holiday weekend. They stress the dangers of red lights ignored and high temper in traffic, noting deaths from unguarded water holes and boating accidents. Stay safe to avoid funerals and tragedies.
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Highway Patrol Bava
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Henteen
Tack Steady Worker
The fragment notes Tack Tam tied to a steady work ethic. Details continue on page four.
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Safety plea urges careful driving during celebrations
Sheriff Bill Adams Captain Line and Chief McDowell urge safe behavior for holidays. They warn about risks from dangerous fireworks, drunk driving, and unsafe road actions. They stress vehicle checks and traffic laws to avoid fatal or prison outcomes.
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Taylor of Amarillo Pioneer Leader in Fraternal Groups
Taylor, a 1907 immigrant from Arkansas, built a long career in Amarillo. He worked for Crowder Brothers Grain, opened a confectionery and news stand, and led Woodmen of the World as secretary since 1912. He also led Odd Fellows and served as Potter County tax assessor before 1934, while supporting Presbyterian and charitable causes.
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Family, Friends Remember Esteemed Local Figure
The obituary notes the passing of a locally admired man who supported friends and strangers alike in campaigns and daily life. Survived by wife Mrs. B H Taylor two daughters Mrs. Gertrude Heard of Wichita Falls and Miss Elizabeth Taylor Amarillo four sons Houston Jr Amarillo Keaneth Wichita Falls Dudley and Charles Allen Amarillo a brother Snede Taylor Santa Ana California and two sisters Mrs. Mattie Owen and Mrs. Ola Morrison Santa Ana California Funeral arrangements under Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
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Wichita Falls
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