West Texas Editors Meet in Sweetwater
West Texas Press Association sessions opened in Sweetwater Texas with Mayor C W Bryant welcoming delegates. J J Hutchison and Bowen Pope spoke as president's address was delivered. Topics include railroads in West Texas history and profitable trades.
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United Press
Sweetwater
Tex
West Texas Press Association
C. W. Bryant
J. J. Hutchison
Abilene
The
West Texas Historical Society
George Hill
Winters Enterprise
Paul T. Vickers
Midland
William Co. Edwards
Harry F. Schwenker
Texas Press Association
Andy Bourland
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Joe Taylor
Jim Lowry
Heiress Natalia Guggenheim Gorman Seeks Marriage Nullification
Westchester county court hears action to annul the marriage of Mrs Natalia Guggenheim Gorman to Thomas M. Gorman. Guardian at law John M Holeworth represents the 18 year old bride while Edward A Guggenheim opposes the match. The couple wed secretly April 6 at Great Neck and sailed to Europe May 25.
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Associated Press
White Plains
N. Y
Natalia Guggenheim Gorman
Guggenheim
Thomas M. Gorman
Long Island
Westchester County
John M. Holeworth
Gorman
Edward A. Guggenheim
Guggenheims
Great Neck
Europe
Robbery on Trinity River Bridge Nets $600 in Cash and Jewelry
Aston Grossman of Beaumont was robbed while crossing the Trinity River bridge near Liberty Texas. Two men in a large sedan halted his car. one held a revolver and the other rifled his pockets stealing $283, a $200 watch, a $150 bar pin, and a white gold locket before fleeing toward Houston.
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Liberty
Texas
Aston Grossman
Beaumont
Trinity River
Grossman
Houston
Long Bridge
Women Drivers Crash Resultes In Fatal Collision
In Waco on July 12 Mrs. R. F. Martin died when her car collided at Twelfth and Washington Streets. The other female driver sustained injuries and is held pending investigation.
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Waco
R. F. Martin
Twelfth
Washington Streets
Cattleman Sues Lumberman in Canyon Texas Case
On March 1, 1899 the cattleman sues the lumberman in Canyon Texas for 250 dollars alleged as advance on a contract made in fall 1898 to deliver cattle feed by March 1, 1898.
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Lumberman
Canyon
Texas
Boy Scouts Clean Up City Streets Saturday
A city wide pick up campaign will be held tomorrow as scores of Boy Scouts scour the streets for nails glass and other hazards to motorists. Armed with buckets baskets and sacks the scouts will patrol nearly every Ama rillo street and the city provides trash containers. Scoutmasters should meet troops at Scout headquarters at 8 am. full uniform preferred but not required.
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Amarillo
Paul
Panhandle money boom prompts caution and local notes
A Panhandle letter reports Tulia banks nearing two million dollars amid wheat wealth and growing wealth in Amarillo area. Old Tack notes bank loan habits, while gas and oil interests expand with Prairie Oil & Gas owning major pipelines and reserves. Moody defends fair pricing in Amarillo. A missing doll prompt at The News Globe office closes the item.
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Panhandle
F. P. Engleman
Tulia
Tulle
Panhandle Plains Plans $6000 Exhibits Drive for National Fairs
Panhandle counties pledged about $6000 to Panhandle Plains of Texas Inc for state and national expositions. Amarillo will match outside Potter County funds three to one, and films on local industries and Palo Duro scenes were shown as directors consider using motion pictures to promote the Panhandle nationwide. Three simultaneous exhibits are planned at three distant fairs, with grain exhibit gathering and itinerary planning also discussed.
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Panhandle
Panhandle Plains of Texas, Inc
O. H. Lloyd
Panhandle Plains
Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd
Amarillo Hotel
Amarillo
Potter County
Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee
Palo Duro
Vast Banking Expansion and Secret Police Plans Stir Debate
The piece notes George F. Baker moving to absorb two banks to create the world’s largest bank with assets of three billion dollars. It also discusses New York’s Commissioner Whalen proposing 50 secret police to spy on gangsters, a system said to evade arrests but gather intelligence, amid broader crime suppression efforts.
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George F. Baker
First National Bank
Baker
New York
Whalen
Working Through College Divides Business Leaders Viewpoints
University graduates among ministers, lawyers and educators share mixed opinions on whether a boy should work to fund his education or borrow and focus on studies. They cite self confidence, social dynamics, time management, and the value of associations as key factors shaping the decision.
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Robert Allingham
James L. McCormick
S. E. Fish
University of Chicago
R. L. Vineyard
Guy A. Carlander
Endurance Flights Dominate Air News From Coast to Coast
From Culver City to Chicago and Honolulu, pilots pursue nonstop endurance and coast to coast refueled flights. Mendell and Reinhart extend hours above the airport while a plan to fly coast to coast with in-air refueling unfolds. A Swedish aviator and Curtiss-Robertson announce twin endurance missions with multiple pilots and large fuel tanks.
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Associated Press
Culver City
Calif
Beth
L. W. Mendell
R. B. Reinhart
Mendell
Slade Hulbert
Paul Whittier
Max B. Whittier
California
Whittier
A. E. McManus
W. G. McAdoo, Jr
Royal Air Corps
Toronto
Canada
Mendell and
Reinhart
ST. Louis
Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Company
Dale Jackson
Forest O’brien
Joseph Hammer
W. Henry Shelton
Fire tragedy claims many as heroes seek missing boys
In Gillingham and nearby Welling in Kent, a double blaze caused eleven deaths and multiple injuries. Firemen mourn sons among the dead while rescuers tried to identify charred bodies. One 13 year old boy died. another motor driver linked to a festival was identified earlier.
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Ing
Ronald Mitchell
Associated Press
London
Gillingham
Kentish
Welling
U S Competes in Irish Auto Race Classic
In Dublin Phoenix Park the United States joins six nations for the Irish International Grand Prix with two 300 mile races for engine classes under and over 1500 cc. Capt Malcolm Campbell heads British hopes while the U S is represented by a Chrysler entry.
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United Press
Dublin
Irish Free State
United States
Phoenix Park
Malcolm Campbell
South Africa
British Hope
Chrysler
Reporter’s Inaugural T. A. T. Air-Rail Journey Chronology
The reporter and two air-rail parties left New York on the T. A. T. inaugural trip. They flew from Columbus to Waynoka then took a train to Clovis and a plane to Los Angeles arriving 48 hours after departure. The reporter returned via the same hops arriving this morning with no incidents reported.
Traffic violators warned as warrants issued
Police announced warrants for 100 persons who failed to appear in the corporation court on traffic violation charges. Chief W R McDowell cited common offenses such as passing at intersections while the caution bell rings, driving on the wrong side, and left turns in front of others. Several individuals including F C Phillips and M Losoya paid fines in Judge Homer A Callaway's court yesterday.
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Corporation Court
W. R. McDowell
McDowell
F. C. Phillips
M. Losoya
B. Vermillion
M. Howard
van H. Foster
E. L. Smith
Holt Schribener
F. J. Storm
Homer A. Callaway
Victory Wilson clothing moves to Bill Adams store Amarillo
Jas K Wilson president of Victory Wilson announces closing of 905 Polk Street shop and opening a men’s department in Bill Adams store. He says the change centralizes merchandising and praises Adams for integrity and a value driven approach aligned with Victory Wilson policy.
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Victory Wilson Clothing
Polk Street
Victory Wilson
Bill Adams
Jas. K. Wilson
Victory Wilson Company
Wilson
Amarillo
Mr. Wilson
Adams
Realtors From All Panhandle Here In August
South Plains real estate men plan to attend the state convention in Amarillo August 12 to 14. John Gilvin, who spoke in Tulsa Gangon and Plainview, urged heavy attendance and A W Gano of Canyon paid the first registration dues.
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South Plains
Amarillo
John Gilvin
Gilvin
Tulsa
Gangon
Plainview
A. W. Gano
Canyon
Cottonseed and Livestock Markets Report July 12
Census data show cottonseed supply and production figures for 11 months ending June 30 with on hand totals. Regional livestock markets in Kansas City Chicago East St. Louis Fort Worth and New York fluctuate with varied price gains and losses across hogs cattle and sheep.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau Today
Linters
Kansas City
The
Chicago
East ST. Louis
Ill
ORT Worth
Fort Worth
The Old Man in the Museum Becomes a Masterpiece
A visitor contemplates a long dead artist whose name is unknown. The poem asks how the old man’s life and sorrow shaped the painter’s fame and whether generations would recognize his suffering through the image and beard of snow.
Cotton and grain markets mix gains amid weather worries
In London and U.S. markets July 12 traders noted easing selling as harvest concerns rise from Louisiana Mississippi and Texas. Cotton futures closed steady while Chicago wheat rallied. Kansas City grain and New York stocks also moved higher as publicized declines in broker loans spurred bullish demand.
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New York
Associated Press
So Valley Sh
New Orleans
Consolidated Gas
United Gas Improvement
National Power and Light
Public Service of New Jersey
United Aircraft
Montgomery Ward
Auburn Auto
Union @arbide
Underwood Elliott Fisher
Midland Steel Products
Westinghouse Electric
John Mansville
General Electric
National Supply
Standard Gas and Electric
American
Power and Light
American Can
American Telephone
Anaconda
International Telephone
Gold Dust
Newark Central
American International
Northern Pacific
Kroger Groceries
Gillette
Safeway Stores
Bethlehem Steel
National Cash Register
Curtiss Aero
Texas Corporation
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Trinity River Bridge
Boy Scouts
Mr. Engleman
Old Tack
New Mexico
Nelson K. Moody
Prairie Oil & Gas Company
Denver
Mr. Moody
Moody
Oklahoma
Miss Key
News-Globe
Hetle
Plains
Philadelphia
Shirley Cole
J. M. Jameson
R. A. Thompson
Thompson
By Nida Martin
Roy W. Ammill
Eddie Nelson
Ammill
Nelson
Los Angeles
Honolulu
T. H
Erik Wilhelm Friman
San Francisco
Frimian
U.S
Census Bureau
Edgar A. Gues
Louisiana
Mississippi
Liverpool
Boston
Montana
Mohal
Prairie Provinces
CASH
Lewies
Oo Ek
Svcvoedeeese
aeTy Stocks Clark Co
Atchison, Topeka
Allied Chemical
American Smelt
Armour of Illinois
A. M. Byers
American Tel
American Tobacco
Ess
Covecessee
Atlantic
Baltimore & Ohio
See Sene Sbeeesonsess Bor
Briges
Ramedal Corp
Seeee
Calumet & Hecla
Ceeseree
Colorado Fuel & Gas
Cerro de Pasco
Columbia G. I. & Pacific
Conecien Pacify
Consolidated Gas of
Chicago & Alton
Peewee
Columbia Gramaphon. Co
Kelly Springfield
Kolster
Kennecott Copper
Loose Wiles
Lima Locomoti
Lowe's Inc
Lorillard
Mack Trucks
Moon Motors
Monery Ward
Missouri Pacific
OM Mo
Kans
Mathieson Oskali
Radio Aeweee
Remington-Ram Pry
Republic Iron
Red-E-Orpheum
Stewart Warner
Shulte
Studebaker
Sears Roebuck
Timken Roller Bearing
Texas Gulf Sulphur
Union Pacific
United States Rubber
Bite U. S. Stee
Woolworth
Willya-Overland Peaces
White Motors
Continental Motors
Teeee
Crucible Steel
Chicago & N. Ohio
Chesapeake
Calumet & Arizona
Statish
New York Central
Jno
F. Clark
HI Cavenece
Pecel
Butler Bros
Marconi
Curtiss Flying Fokker Airplane
Ford
England
Gulf Oil
Humble Oil
Indiana
Imp
Independent Oil & Gas
Shell Union
New
New Jersey
Texas Pac. Land & Trust
Texas Orp
Peweweeeeene
Tidewater
Phillips Ee
Majestic Radio the
Radio Panhandle Music Company
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