Air mail progress and world views in era of patriotism
A columnist reflects on transport shifts from horses to air travel and praises President Coolidge and Postmaster General New. The piece cites Japan and Hirohito’s stance on a misdirected youth, a family’s humiliation retreat, and a name change to Kurokawa. It also covers a oil man suing society members, Voltaire versus Frederick the Great, Emil Glatt’s poultry hens vs flying schools, a Bosnian buyer of Archduke Sarajevo’s car, and currency shifts in France amid war. The article ends with a note on Uncle Sam Night and airing The Star-Spangled Banner without words.
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Voltaire
Frederick the Great
Water Pipe Bid Details For City Read Tonight
City bids for a new water pipe line from the Welds ranch to town close tonight. The 10 mile main would be buried under and be larger than 36 inches in diameter. Bids include a road grader for the site and road work near Amarillo.
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City Tonight
Blackburn Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery Reported
Blackburn underwent an appendicitis operation at 1000 Polk Street. The Evening News notes the procedure proceeded without complication as Crump reported the patient’s condition at the hospital this afternoon.
Dallas Grand Jury Urged to Focus on Major Crimes
Dallas judge C A Pippen admonished three month grand jurors to skip beer cases and pursue murders highway robberies and Dean law violations. He noted many auto thefts surpass horse thefts of the eighties and urged analysis of seized samples only if affordable.
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Associated Press
Dallas
C. A. Pippen
Pippen
Richardson Named for Harris County Republican Chair
C F Richardson editor of the Houston Informer a weekly negro newspaper was endorsed as a candidate for chairman of the Harris county Republican executive committee at a Monday rally. A mandamus suit to force the party to place his name on the ticket is pending in Judge Walter Monteiths court and will be heard Thursday. Morris says Richardson did not file properly and is not strictly a Republican due to past support of other tickets and the Ferguson administration. The Monday night meeting is disputed as a regular GOP gathering by Chairman Morris though its leaders claim full Republican status.
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Associated Press
Houston
C. F. Richardson
Houston Informer
Harris County
Republican Executive Committee
Richardson
Walter Monteith
Sixty First District
R. B. Morris
Republicans
Black and Tan
Ferguson
Morris
Rockefellers Donate $25,000 to Anti League Effort
The report shows John D. Rockefeller and his son contributing 25000 to the anti league effort since January 1, 1925. Contributions were dated April 11, 1905. Detroit’s Joseph Boyer tops donors with 11068, while North Woodward Avenue MF church gave 16000 with a portion used for a local purpose.
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Washington
John D Rockefeller
John DB. Jr
Antime Loon League
Rockefeller
Joseph Boyer
Detroit
Woodward Avenue
Millions Walk as N Y Motormen Strike Affects Subway
New York July 6 A strike of sub way motormen and switchmen slowed transit for about 3 400 000 daily riders on Manhattan up to Brooklyn The strike began at midnight with 704 of 752 Interborough motormen and switchmen in the new Consolidated Railway Workers of Greater New York union The action drew 400 replacements from Boston Philadelphia and Chicago and prompted plans using surface cars ferries buses and trucks to keep service. In Indianapolis service on street lines was cut back as the Amalgamated Association of Street and Railway Employees urged wage gains and union recognition.
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Associated Press
New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
Consolidated Railway Workers of Greater New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Interborough
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
New Yorker
Brotherhood of Interborough Emmployes
Iianapolis
Indianapolis Street Railway
Amalgamated Association of Street and Railway Employees
Etirvancrs
Caillaux Urges Debt Settlement to Stabilize the Franc
Paris July 6 Finance Minister Caillaux urged the chamber to grant full powers to issue decrees to cut costs and settle foreign debts. He said secrecy is needed to push a stabilization plan, tying debt settlement to franc stabilization and the new Briand ministry’s aims. He signaled ratifying Allied accords with needed rectifications and assurances.
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Associated Press
Paris
Caillaux
Chamber of Deputies
France
Briand
Knob Knockers Break Open Safe On Sixth Street
A break in at City Machine Shop 1200 West South Street last night saw thieves use a sledge to knock off knobs and force the safe. Fingerprint expert Joe Wyndelix arrived after the alarm and authorities report valuable prints may have been recovered from the scene.
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Sixth Street
West Soath Street
Joe Wyndelix
Jeyre
Remopee
City Mackioe
Washington letter on farm policy and resignations
A terse Washington dispatch reports on ongoing farm policy matters and the resignations of officials, with mention of Assistant Secretary Andrews and replacements. The brief notes decision to fill vacancies from Pittsburgh and references to the Pittsburgh matter amid the July reporting.
Phillips Test Runs Pipe to Shut Off Gas
A report from Phillips company offices notes a test run of a pipe line intended to shut off gas service. The incident is recorded in the weekly bulletin with details on measurements and expected curbside effects.
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Phillips
Landreth
Sored
Pheltine Company
Phillipe
Picnic Crowds Fight Mud on Return Trip
The fragmentary OCR notes a chaotic scene with large crowds at a picnic, mud sloshing on the return journey, and references to various people and places. Details are garbled, but the overall mood suggests disruption and spectator reaction at a rural or park setting.
Oil men in Panhandle threaten mass move from Amarillo over rents
Amarillo oil operators in the Panhandle field say high rents threaten the city’s growth. They predict many will relocate families and offices to field camps once the railroad connects, with monthly rents of 40 to 50 dollars and houses at 150 dollars cited. They demand action to curb rising rents.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
McPherson Ordered to Testify Before Grand Jury
Aimee Semple McPherson received a grand jury subpoena from Los Angeles District Attorney Asa Keyes to recount her abduction story. She had appeared at Douglas, Aziz, on June 23 after a 36 day absence from Angelus Temple.
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Associated Prew
Los Angeles
Calif
Aimee Semple McPherson
Asa Keyes
Grand
Douglas
Aziz
Angelus Temple
Baseball doubleheader opener features tight pitching
The report notes a closely contested first game of a doubleheader with the champions held to few hits. Nash pitched the opening game for the visitors, while other pitchers and batters are mentioned in fragmentary fashion.
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Vitts
RGM
Ve Daly
Sheriffilake
Chicago
Nash
Genveles
Mask
Mrs Elgar Laird Sues for Divorce
Misspelled and garbled text presents a divorce filing involving Mrs Elgar Laird. The readable fragments reference a divorce action and related procedural notes without clear dates or parties beyond the names.
Panhandle Wheat Crop Largely Unhurt by Rain
The Panhandle wheat crop escaped damage from yesterday’s light rain says Walter Barlow of Great West Mill and Elevator. Rain was not general or wind heavy and harvest will be delayed about 24 hours as a precaution amid a three quarter inch fall near Amarillo.
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Panhandle
Walter Barlow
Great West Mill and Elevator Company
Amarillo
Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Denver
Rock Island
New Owner Plans 200000 in Extensions for Amarillo Plant
Alex Davidson, owner of Home Oil & Gas and Consumers' Ice, won the Amarillo Warehouse Storage and Ice plant at sheriff's sale for 126000. He will invest 200000 in remodeling including ice storage for fruit, an ice cream factory, and expanded production for a city of 200000. Davidson has long ties to Amarillo and San Francisco and plans decade‑long growth.
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Alex Davidson
Home Oil & Gas Company
Consumers’ Ice
Amarillo
San Francisco
Potter County
Polk Street
Rawidson
Davidson
Lions Plan Beautiful Park At Sanborn Site
The Lewes Lions announce a park plan for the Sanborn site with Dr. R. Thomsen named chairman. Committee members include Gene Howe, Heb Ames, and others, with a city beautification expert to outline a park design featuring waterfowl habitats and central features. Local meetings and funding arrangements were discussed to advance the project.
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Lions Plan Beautiful
Sanborn
R. Thomsen
Lewes
Milt Viewatken
B. Themees
Gene Howe
Heb. Ames
Mateie
Tether
Veartereth
Netteenth
Taylor and
Pillmere
BR Themen
Men and Teams Start Grading New Rock Island Line
Workers begin grading the Rock Island Line on Monday for a new route to a townsite opening November 1. The project involves multiple crews and heavy equipment along the corridor. Local officials anticipate improved transport and economic development once the line becomes operational.
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New Rock Island Line
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