Rain Delivers Relief Across Texas Fields
Rain fell across north, southeast and Panhandle Texas, easing drought as farmers welcomed moisture for cotton, corn and late truck crops. Cities like Greenville, Paris and Tyler reported measurable rainfall, while Panhandle towns saw light showers tempering the heat. Some areas measured a half to over three quarters of an inch, with Beaumont and Orange noting meaningful gains for crops.
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Panhandle
Texas
Greenville
Nacogdoches
San Augustine
Paris
Mount Vernon
Bonham
Tyler
van Alstyne
Tyle
van Allstyne
Plang
Collin County
Port Arthur
Mexia
Mount Pleasant
Muleshoe
Sherman
Dallas
Amarillo
Plains
Panhardle
Wheat Belt
U. & Weather Bureau
Gang War Rages as Backup Police Scramble in Street Chaos
Gunmen exchange fire with Lieutenant Barker, a streetcar and smoke screen hinder pursuit. A police officer dies from a shot to the neck, an aged watchman is wounded, and Barker ends the chase as his car stalls. Suspected weapon tied to a prior murder is found.
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Zuta
Bratz
Barker
Lusader
Jaf Svenste
State and
Madison Street
Wabash Avenue
Zute
Alcock
Lieut. Barker
Zuts
Lingle
Tribune
Capt Arnold Takes Charge Of O R C In Douglas
Capt James W. Arnold of the 26th Infantry stationed at Douglas, Ariz, is detailed to replace Capt Harry Foster who has run the Officers Reserve Corps here for 14 months. Arnold is due to arrive within days and will work from the federal building HQ. Foster departs July 22 for a month’s vacation in Northern Vermont and Canada then reports to Philadelphia for a Quartermaster course.
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James W. Arnold
26Th Infantry
Douglas
Arizona
Harry Foster
Arnold
Federal
Foster
Vermont
Canada
Howie
Philadelphia
Quartersters School
Fans
Old Tack laments rumors after Amarillo bombing
The Tactless Texan denounces gossip surrounding the Mrs. Payne bombing in Amarillo. He notes no evidence implicates anyone yet calls for truth, warning against character assassination. A $500 reward is offered for the arrests, with hope for broader rewards to come. He reflects on local strife, media, and recovery.
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News- Globe
Amarillo
Payne
Chicago
QuypT Tey and Admiring Inquiry About a Prospective Patent
A reader signs as RC and asks QuypT Tey for help identifying a potential benefactor for a speculative patent. The letter notes many people have written requesting assistance and closes with well wishes and playful references to poke salad and layer cake.
SCOUTS WANT WORK AND PURE DEMOCRACY LETTERS
A notice asks for any short term jobs for two Boy Scouts Lloyd and George Lewis to fund their camping trip. Also a reader laments political excess and big business influence, arguing skepticism of organizational salaries and the impact on citizens and children. Mrs Jensen seeks a cat found reward.
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West Tenth Avenue
Lloyd and
George Lewis
Parker returns from Oklahoma vacation with Mr. John Dean
Mrs. H. D. Parker of Taylor Street has returned from a two week vacation spent with Mrs. John Dean in Oklahoma.
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H. D. Parker
Taylor
John Dean
Olahoma
Amarillo adopts construction permit requirement for excavations
Amarillo city commission approved an ordinance requiring public utilities to obtain a city permit from the building inspector before any repair or new work involving excavation in streets or alleys. If a permit is refused the applicant may appeal to the city commission. The measure covers street repairs and bond concerns, with a $1000 bond noted. The text advocates Amarillo as an airport hub and supports an Air Derby to promote the city.
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Amarillo
City Commission
CANDIDATES DRAW LOTS FOR CITY ELECTION BALLOT
Although absent, M N Twaddell drew position one in the July 8 special election ballot. H Ernest Smith and J W Goff drew positions two and three after petitions were accepted with sufficient signatures. The last city general election vote total was 244.
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M. N. Twaddell
H. Ernest Smith
J. W. Goff
Smith
Goff
Conflicting Views on War , India, and Society
The piece critiques young communists and leaders, urges exposure to India’s realities, and contrasts imperial civilizing with profit. It then shifts to criticisms of Germany’s proposed tax on singles, questions of marriage incentives for women, and remarks on French proverb about perception. It ends with comments on marriage and the need for a modern production system beyond mere organization.
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Ganges
India
Britain
Mrs Shetterly Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Retta Shetterly aged 67 died in a local hospital at 9 20 p m after several months illness. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Harvey Stetson of Winchester Kansas and a son Fred Shetterly of Amarillo. The body will lie in state today at Griggs Chapel and tonight will be sent to Wichita Kansas for burial.
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Retta Shetterly
Harvey Stetson
Wincheater
Kan
Fred Shetterly
Amarillo
Griggs Chapel
Wichita
Gasoline Stolen From Phillips Service Station
Eight gallons of gasoline were taken last night from the Phillips Service station at Ninth Avenue and Harrison Street. The pump lock was broken and left on top of the pump. M. M. Scott, chief of detectives, investigated the theft. No suspect has been found.
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Phillips
Ninth Avenue
Harrison Street
M. M. Scott
Reward Offered for Vandalism at Waves Ride
The Tri-State Fair Association offers a $25 reward for the arrest and conviction of those tearing down the fence enclosing the Waves ride at the Tri-State Fair Grounds. Wilbur C. Hawk, president of the board, said the vandals have used the Waves free and caused significant damage.
Amarillo Police Join Search For Pampa Girl Nada Duss
Amarillo police joined the search for 17 year old Nada Duss missing from her Pampa home since Sunday night. She was last seen with a young man who posed as FE Newman’s nephew and claimed the man’s name was Bob Carter. Newman said he doesn’t know the man who allegedly stole his Essex coupe and a revolver.
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Amarillo
Nada Duss
Pampa
Elmer Green
Miss Doss
Newman
Bob Carter
Amarillo Weather Sees Rain July 4 Amid Heat Break
Local forecaster H. T. Collman predicts light showers in Amarillo on July 4 easing the recent heat wave. He notes June was hot and July will bring cooler temps with nights 65 to 70 degrees. Collman explains winter cold waves followed by later heat spikes, citing historic records from 1924 and 1925.
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Amarillo
H.T. Collman
Mr. Collman
Picnic and concessions at Tri-State Fair Fourth
The Tri-State Fair offers free parking at the fair park and ranch with concessions open all day for lunch and drinks. Entertainment is described as of the highest type as the fair, under president Wilbur C. Hawk, aims to satisfy crowds for the Fourth.
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Tri-State Fair
Wilbur C. Hawk
City to Buy Ditch Digger for 3000 Dollars
Amarillo city officials authorized spending 3000 dollars for a new ditch digger. The water department plans to lay over a mile of main and five miles of 2 inch piping in the southeast area to connect new schools to the water supply, city engineer E N Stanley said the work must be rushed.
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Amarillo City
E. N. Stanley
Alleys Closed on San Jacinto School Site
City commission approves ordinance vacating alleys on the San Jacinto Heights school site. The action follows a petition from the board of education to make the school property one integral part, closing alleys at the proposed site.
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School Board
San Jacinto Heights
City Commission
Board of Education
Scoltz, 15, Dies in Amarillo Hospital
F M Scoltz a 15 year old auditor by profession died at 10 this morning in a local hospital. He had come from Chicago to Amarillo to recuperate. The body was placed in Blackburn Funeral Home pending arrival of Mrs Scotts for final arrangements.
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F. M. Scoltz
Scoltz
Chicago
Amarillo
Blackburn Funeral Home
Scotts
State Loses Land Title In Oil Field Dispute
A Texas appeals court reversed a lower court ruling, declaring no vacancy between junior and senior surveys for 287 acres of Humblefield oil land in Harris County. Title reverts to J. Strange and BR. Dunman. The decision affects state claims and follows legislative discussions on adjusting related statutes.
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Associated
Preach
Austin
Humblefield
Harris County
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Trayiv County District Court
Appeals Court
J. Strange
Dunman
Retired Iowa farmer dies in Chariton hospital
James M. Mitchell 78, a Chariton Iowa retired farmer, died in a local hospital at 7:30 this morning. Survived by Floyd T. Mitchell of Las Vegas and daughters Mrs Ward Carpenter Chariton and Mrs Fred Menke Montrose Cole. He supported by Methodist Church members. Body to lie in state at N B Griggs Funeral Chapel and later sent to Chariton Town for burial with relatives.
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James M. Mitchell
Chariton
Iowa
Mr. Mitchell
Floyd T. Mitchell
Vegas
Ward Carpenter
Fred Menke
Montrose
Cole
N. 8. Griggs Funeral Chapel
Chariton, Town
Four paving contracts awarded by city
City commission approved four paving contracts at the weekly session. Gober & Thompson earned bids of 6,264 for West Tenth Avenue, Willmering & Mullen 1,300.90 for the Fillmore alley, 2,584.51 for North Pierce, and Amarillo Construction Company 2,116.90 for West Thirteenth. Specifications call for penetration paving except the alley, which will be concrete.
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City Commission
West Tenth Avenue
Hillcrest
Gober & Thompson
Fillmore
Pierce
Willmering & Mullen
North Pierce
West Thirteenth
Tyler
Harrigan
Amarillo Construction Company
Negro Trial Heightens Courtroom Tension At Beaumont
The Beaumont trial of Raney Williams drew a crowded courtroom with windows boarded to block view. A 150-strong jury pool faced potential venue changes as Port Arthur attorney R. J. Jernigan prepared to defend Williams after contempt fines. The case involves a 17-year-old white girl who identified Williams amid a prior shooting and assault.
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R. J. Jernigan
Port Arthur
R. L. Murray
Williams
Fort Worth Livestock Market Report Summary
Markets report from Fort Worth shows hogs uneven with rail cap at 8.85 and bulk trucks at 8.76. Slaughter cattle and yearlings slow, calves steady, steers at about 6.00 to 5.??. Fat yearlings around 10.00, butcher cattle and calves mix, sheep sales steady with fat lambs 7.00 to 7.75, feeder ewes 2.25.
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Fort Worth
Proms
Chicago
Associated Press
U. B.D
Kansas City
The Art of Grace in Giving
Poem reflects on the tenderness of gift giving and the harm caused by a frown or harsh words. The sentiment contrasts generosity with bitter judgment, urging kind words to preserve the true splendor of any gift. A Chicago Associated Press feature follows on livestock markets and prices for Hogs Cattle Sheep across major markets.
Weathered Notes and Market Chatter Across Cotton and Stocks
The report mixes poetry and market data, noting cotton opens steady then dips on Liverpool weather, New Orleans quotes slight gains mid-session, and Chicago grains ease due to rains. It lists New York stock activity with declines in American Rolling Mill and Simmons while several majors stay weak.
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New York
Liverpool
Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Associated Press
Central
Associated Preas
Simmons
Eastman Kodak
Allied Chemical
Coca Cola
Timkin
Columbian
U. 8 Steel
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Louis
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Etheleen
PET Cat
Mrs. Jensen
East Sixth Avenue
Germany
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Farm Board
Mrs. Shetterly
Wave Road
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Pete Cobb
Collman
San Jacinto
Texas Rangers
Raney Williams
Beaumont
Walter Covington
Jefferson County
R. L. Robertson
Covington
BT. Louis Livestock
ST. Louis
Edgar A. Guest
Associate Press
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Southern
Bliss
Virginia
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Pses
Tore
Ongoe
Chicago Gratin
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Aerd Dee
Ady
Ally
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Richfield of Calver
Allegheny Co
American & Forein Powly American
American Car & Foundry
American Corn
American Locomotive
American Power & Light
American Smelt & Refree
American Tel & Telex
American Tobacco
American Watchs & Ilee
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Agay Associated Dry Goods
At&s
Auburn Auto
Aviation Corporation Sete Bly
Baltimore & Ohio RR
Best & Co
Bayyola
Bethlehem Steel
SIM Boa
Bohn Aluminum & Brass
Borden Co
Bore Warner
Briges Mf Co
Brooklyn
Manhattan Nai
Brunswick Balke Sollee
Columbia Gas & 64
Columbia Grapho
Congoleum Nairn
Consolidated Film Ind
Consolidated Gar Oot
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Continental Motors
Lily Coty
Tnc
Crucible Steel
Cuba Company
Cuban American Sular
Davidson Chemical
Gotham Silg Howe ' O
Graham Paige Granby Copper
Ern Rypid
Great Western Sugarose
Hahnt
Seawent
Houdville Hershey
Hudson Motors
BAS Tlinois Central RR
Interro Rail Trans . International Cement
International Harvester
Johns Manville Tee
Kansas City Southern
Julius Kayser
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Kresge Co
Kroper Gro
Vambert & ¢ Sacy Dggett & Mgly Loew's Inc
Wiles
Louisville Gas
Matheison
Fasours Pacif
Montgomery Ward Bat
Aurray Corporation
Coy National Air Transport
National Aviation
St National Bellas Hess
National
New York Central Air
Northern Pacific RR
Oliver Ferm Equipmes
Penney Co. Pathe Exchange
Pilebury Flour Mills
Public Service of NJ
Pullman Bly
Radio Keith Orpheum
Real Silk Momiery
One
Yooter
Radio Corporation
AL Day's
Remington Ind
Chase
Reoeter Car
Republic Tron & Steel
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Tals
Reynolds ‘Tobacco B
St. Joseph
Pitteee Bios
Buly Am Superpower
OM Schulte
Tones
Ark Nat Gas
Sears Roebuck Wee
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Simmons Co
California Cent
Aos
Stan Commercia
Erest Radio
Bae Fines
Webster
Detroit
Averft
Studebaker Corp
Teheee
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Gulf Peas
Ralley Bearings
Fokker Alrera
Fon Pacific
Npteeeerbens
Yord Motor Ltd
Mts Lite
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Thy Ford
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BiNg Fox Theatre
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Mavis Bottling
Nat'l
Seepenee
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Pennroad Corum
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Trans Am Corp
Maryland
Whyeatern Union
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Clone Day
Maracaibo
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Renie
Darby
Gulf of
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