Texas Solon Defies Tax Plan Opponents
Rep J W Stevenson of Victoria defies opponents of his constitutional amendment for tax revision. He says opposition comes from groups not paying their fair share and notes current franchise occupation and gross receipts taxes allow the legislature to reach taxpayers. He predicts the amendment will pass August 1 despite vigorous opposition.
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J. W. Stevenson
Victoria
State Tax Survey Commission
Stevensen
eThe Carmer
Dan Meedy
Corpus Christi Opens Giant Ocean Drive Today
The July Fourth opening of the San Patricio causeway links Corpus Christi with Padre Island and creates the longest ocean beach driveway. Hundreds of cars cross to the island as residents buy stock in the project, with Col. Sam Robertson leading the effort. The drive allows a full circuit around Corpus Christi Bay back to the mainland via Port Aransas.
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Corpus Christi
San Patricio
Padre Island
Chamber of Ecommerce
Sam Robertson
Corpus*thristi
Corpus Christi Bay
Port Aranaas
Miner Slays Daughter and Surrenders at Jail
John R. Rich a miner and former Baptist minister shot and killed his 22 year old daughter Pearlie Mee at their Grant's Mill road home near Birmingham. The killing occurred before her brother Laney who could not intervene. Rich surrendered two hours later at Jefferson County jail pending an inquest.
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John R. Rich
Pearlie Mee
Grant's Mill Road
Here
Laney
Jefferson County
Blind journalism pioneer creates Braille Mirror in Los Angeles
J. Robert Atkinson, blinded at 35, founded The Braille Mirror in Los Angeles. He invented specialized machinery and presses for Braille type, and the journal even carries advertisements in raised type.
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Los Angeles
Braille Mirror
J. Robert Atkinson
Atkinson
Liverpool Cotton Market Report July 4
The Associated Press reports Liverpool spot cotton prices with American grades easing. Quoted values include good middling 10.18, middling 9.12, and lower grades. sales total 8,000 bales with 6,700 American, receipts 3,000 of which 2,400 from American origin.
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Associated Press
Tactful apology letter stirs town sentiment in Globe
In a reader’s letter, Mrs. Jimmy Farwell protests a jokey remark about piano players and business men. The columnist apologizes publicly, promises flowers, and notes support from Amarillo figures while defending his intent. He hints at more letters awaiting publication.
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Kentucky
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Ewin
Mutilated body of girl found near old house in Oakland
The body of 15 year old Mabel Mayer with head crushed and breasts mutilated was found in a vacant yard in Oakland California. Police hunt two foreign men seen driving from the scene about the time of the murder. She left her uncle's home to return home and was last seen by relatives. Blood spatter suggests a desperate struggle.
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Oakland
Galif
Mabel Mayer
John E. Mayer
Christ A. Mayer
Holiday tragedy toll climbs in cities from New York to Kansas City
Across multiple cities the Fourth of July holiday crime and accident toll rose with several drownings and vehicle crashes. Notable deaths included Walter G. Hamilton in an auto crash near Washington and a boy killed by fireworks in St Louis, with Kum clouded by ongoing weekend incidents nationwide.
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New York
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St. Louis
Haden Harris
Washington
Capital
Walter G. Hamilton
Clarence Liegé
Potomac
Animal Trainer Slain by Chicken Thief in Newark
John C. Warner a 58-year-old wildlife trainer was killed with a sledge hammer by a chicken thief he had trapped in his menagerie. He was found by his wife last night as he telephoned police. the murder weapon lay nearby. Investigators search for the attacker who struck after Warner faced repeated danger in his thirty-year career.
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Newark
N. J
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Warner
Cowboys Band Plays At Call Birthday Party For Coolidge
In Rapid City a 24 piece cowpunchers band led by Carl Anderson joined Boy Scouts from Custer for a joint Fourth of July birthday celebration for President Coolidge and the nation. Attendees included Mrs. Coolidge, a saddle gift to the president, and a mare loan offer from the Boy Scouts. The event featured a new Coolidge song and a West-themed pageant as guests watched riding exhibitions.
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Terry
Montana
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Secute
Black Hills
Mary Halley
Carl Locke
Coolidge
Hermosa
Belle Fourche
Rolf Liam
China Faces Scare Over Idle Farmland This Year
Peking reports China needs farmers as hundreds of thousands of acres that normally yield rice and millet go unplowed. With over two million men in arms and many turned brigands due to crop seizures, the outlook is serious.
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Peking
China
Ford air tour leaves Cleveland for Kalamazoo race
Twelve planes in the Ford reliability national air tour left Cleveland for Kalamazoo Michigan this morning to contest for the trophy. The Hamilton plane broke a tail-skid on take-off but was repaired and ready to depart. The convoy plans to reach Kalamazoo around 30:30 a.m. and depart about 2 p.m. for Dayton Ohio, then on to Columbus after an overnight stay. The thirteen planes had arrived yesterday from Pittsburgh.
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Kalamazoo
Michigan
Hamilton
Dayton
Ohio
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Texas Youth Shot During Hunt Ends Tragedy
In Cuero Ray Meitzen, 16, fatally shot R C Hilburn, 13, during a hunting incident Sunday. In Georgetown Rev A A Davis left Elgin to begin a perjury term tied to Burleson flogging cases. In Pampa 4 year old Charles Ray Arnett died burning, and in San Antonio Everett McKay 18 drowned while Medina River mishap killed Candelario Reyes 11.
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Associated Press
Cuero
R.C. Hilburn
Ray Meitzen
Georgetown
A. A. Davis
Elgin
Huntsville
San Antonio
Everett McKay
Medina River
Candelario Reyes
High Milk Yielders Only Profitable Ones
Dairymen with cows under 9 000 pounds yearly produce find profit unlikely. Medina County five year data show costs per 100 pounds vary with yield, from 3 08 for under 6 000 pounds to 2 29 for over 9 000 pounds. University specialists urge improved breeding, feeding and selection based on production records to raise efficiency and profits.
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Ohio State University
Five Persons Killed In St. Joseph Sunday
Five St. Joseph residents died Sunday after a Santa Fe freight wrecked a motor car near Gower. Edward R. Clark 64 stationary engineer Mrs. Clark 60 and Mrs. Catherine Clark 80 were killed. John A. Perks 66 railroad laborer died from injuries. George Sterling 32 was killed at a cabin party and Martin Zarnia 60 is jailed on murder charges.
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ST. Joseph
Santa Fe
Gower
Edward R. Clark
Clark
Catherine Clark
John A. Perks
George Sterling
Martin Zarnia
China Will Not Recognize Naval Pact, Says Chinese Delegate
At Geneva on July 4 Chu-Chan-hsin, Chinese representative to the League of Nations council, declares China will refuse to recognize any decision by the naval limitation conference that affects China. The statement comes after reports that Japan and Great Britain may renew the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Elderly educator marks 91st birthday after 60 years service
Fred O. Ellie of Braintree Massachusetts served sixty years in Swampscott and Boston schools. He retired in 1909 and has since worked on an international phonetic alphabet he originated and authored a grammar and spelling book.
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Brothers on Train Escort to Prison After Fatal Crash
On a Port Huron to Marquette train two Snay brothers traveled together. Thomas Snay had pleaded guilty to involuntary homicide for a crash that killed 16 year old Virginia Hickson. Deputy Sheriff Fred Snay accompanied him to serve a three to five year term.
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Port Huron
Mich
Marquette Prison
Thomas Snay
Fred Snay
Virginia Hickson
Our Birthday as a Race Under Old Glory’s Rise
Poem in praise of the flag and nation celebrates liberty and unity. It envisions future splendors and heroes born from Old Glory and kinship with the world, honoring the nation’s past and aiming for greater achievements. The piece closes with a vision of the United States as a friendly, smiling land.
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Edgar A. Guest
Arkansas City flood keeps town churchgoers in boats
Ark City residents paddled to church services in boats as the town flooded for the third time this year. Mayor C. D. Hemingway said regular services continued with church gatherings despite water covering streets and breaking levees at Pendleton and Medford.
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Associated Press
Arkansas City
Ark
C. D. Hemingway
Arkansas
Pendleton
Medford
Thanks Are Due Great Britain Says Army Man
Maj. Gen. Lansing H. Beech of Washington DC proclaimed pride in the United States and gratitude to Great Britain during a confederation celebration banquet aboard the White Star liner Regina in Montreal on July 4. He recalled the war era as proof that England was the nation’s parent and that much of America’s achievements stemmed from Britain.
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Associated Press
Montreal
United States
England
Great Britain
Lansing H. Beech
Washington, D. C
American Army Engineers
Confederation
Regina
German Inventor Proposes Gas Shield for Bank Vaults
Berlin reports a German inventor claims a safe will release poisonous gas if drilled. The device is said to be safe for all but thieves, offering future protection for bank vaults.
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Berlin
Old Tack's Program for a Bigger, Better Amarillo
Amarillo promotes lower water gas and electric rates. It pledges cleaner city viaducts more parks flowers and trees. The plan includes lower rents a municipal golf course reduced living costs storm sewers and public Bivins lake access. It calls for eliminating railroad crossings expanding bus routes and stricter driving rules except emergencies.
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Amarillo
San Jacinto
Gil
Special vote to fill Vaile vacancy debated in Colorado
Governor Adams said the date for a special election to replace Congressman William M. Vaile will be set Tuesday or Wednesday, with the election likely held next fall. General services for Vaile are planned for Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at First Congressional Church in Denver.
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United Press
Denver
William MN
Vaile
Adams
First Congressional Church
Pratt's Orchestra To Play for Fourth of July Dance
Nat Hal Pratt's orchestra will furnish the music for a big Fourth of July dance at the Nat Dance palace. Decorations in red white and blue will feature Independence Day. Management plans to make this Amarillo's biggest carnival dance yet with serpentine confetti and noisemakers ordered.
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Hal Pratt
Nat Dance Palace
Amarillo
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