Clem Shaver Appointment Confirmed as DNC Chair
New York reports Clem J. Shaver of West Virginia chosen as chairman of the Democratic national committee by nominee John W. Davis. Davis to be formally notified of his nomination at Clarksburg, West Virginia, August 11 at 8 p.m. Brennan of Illinois says Davis supported a proposed East and Middle West tour by Governor Smith of New York to rally support.
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New York
West Virginia
John W. Davis
Davis
Clarksburg
W. Va
George F. Brennan
Ilinois
Governor Smith
East
Middle West
Mr. Davis
Palo Duro Drug Store to Open in New Hotel
Paul Sewell, formerly of Texhoma, will establish the Palo Duro Drug Store in the Palo Duro hotel. The store, to be opened upon building completion likely September 1, will be personally managed by Sewell and features a modern well furnished setup.
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Paul Sewell
Texhoma
Palo Duro Hotel
Palo Duro
Sewell
Amarillo Officials Ban Wheels on Sidewalks
City manager and Chief Clark Cain announce plans to stop boys riding biocycles on sidewalks. Fines of 10 dollars apply and offenders are to be brought before the police judge. Public complaints prompted police attention under a city ordinance.
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Amarillo
Clark Cain
Woman Trahk Gardener Tells Of Her Success
Mrs. J. Cargill of Plainview spoke in Amarillo about her nine acre garden irrigated with land rented by the Cargill family. She reported selling crates of lettuce onions cabbages beans and melons totaling hundreds of dollars with more harvest expected. Her tale supports Stinnett’s damming the Canadian river irrigation plan to boost Panhandle production.
Texas Tornado Fatal. Tahoka Tragedy Claims Man
A tornado swept across southeastern Lynn county last night killing G Prewer and injuring his one year old son. The disaster struck Tahoka Texas causing fatalities and injuries in the affected area.
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Tahoka
Tex
Rivalry Over Woman Ends in Man's Death
In San Francisco Hugh McCloskey 71 dies after a quarrel with Henry Mueller 75 over a 70 year old woman. Mueller held on manslaughter charge as the two inmates of the city and county relief home clashed on the stairs leading to McCloskey's fatal fall.
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San Francisco
Hugh McCloskey
Henry Mueller
McCloskey
Mueller
Fair Finance Drive Speeding for Amarillo Exposition
The Amarillo Tri-State exposition fund drive began strongly with $800 in bonds bought for cash by a committee led by John B. Gilvin and W. O. Gatton. Purchases included a $500 bond by Great West Mill and Elevator, and $100 by D. Roach with support from Mrs. W. H. Hayman and C. H. Hubbell. Officials expect a whirlwind finish this afternoon and tomorrow as committees report progress.
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Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
John B. Gilvin
W. O. Gatton
Great West Mill and Elevator Company
D. Roach
W. H. Hayman
Dr. Roach
C. H. Hubbell
Firing Practice Near Palo Duro Saw Heard in Amarillo
Battery B plans an afternoon firing drill at the Harding ranch in Palo Duro canyon with French 75s. Targets two miles away, 300 rounds of ammo set to provide valuable instruction for those who never witnessed the weapon in action.
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Amarillo
Harding Ranch
Palo Duro Canyon
Palo Duro
Captain Rutherford
Cash Cotton Company to Exhibit at Amarillo Fair
The Cash Cotton company of San Marcos will display a leading cotton exhibit at the Amarillo Tri State exposition this fall. Ed Cash, company president, reports booth space is being reserved in the agricultural hall.
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The
Cash Cotton Company of
San Marcos
Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
Ed Cash
Booth
Humble Follows Suit In Oil Reductions
Humble Oil and Refining posted another cut in Gulf Coast crude prices with A grade at 1.50 per barrel and B grade at 1.30. Texas Company and Gulf Production Company matched similar reductions.
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Humble
Houston, Tex
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Texas Company
Gulf Production Company
United States Dominates Olympic Swimming and Tennis Contests
The U S Olympic swimming team swept four of five finals while collecting 59 points that day and 115 overall, far ahead of Britain. In tennis, Helen Wills leads in doubles and Vlasto of France defeats Miss McKane to reach the final against Wills. Vincent Richards and Frances Hunter reach semi finals in men's doubles.
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Associated Press
Les Tourelles
France
United States
Great Britain
Colunmibes
Helen Wills
George Wightman
Shepherd Barron
Evelyn Colyer
Henri Cochet
Sans Jean Borotra
Vincent Richards
Frances T. Hunter
Onzo Brothers
Spain
R. Norris Williams
Mme, Fick
M. Mueller
Sweden
Mlle. Vlasto
Kathleen McKane
Mile
Vlasto
Miss Wills
Personality is Biggest Asset, Dr Yates States
Dr G L Yates pastor of First Baptist told the American Business club that personality is the biggest asset young men can place their business He urged an optimistic spirit toward work in any line and said the spirit with which one attacks daily tasks is the key. The Bruce twins sang and Miss Larsen played piano as part of the program. Reports were read on an attendance contest.
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G. L. Yates
First Baptist Church
American Business Club
Yates
Bruce Twins
Miss Little Larsen
Geologist Establishes Amarillo Headquarters
Trigg Twichell of the United States geological survey and the Texas state board of water survey has set up permanent headquarters in Amarillo. He will work there through September to aid in a flood map of the Canadian river and Palo Duro canyons and to obtain permanent river measurements.
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Trigg Twichell
Amarillo
United States Geological Survey
Texas State Board of Water Survey
Canadian River
Palo Duro
Carrier praised for honesty in Santa Fe letter
R. E. Logan assistant land and tax commissioner commends a Globe carrier for returning a window damage incident on the San Jacinto route. Logan notes the carrier asked only to have the window repaired and to bill him, then declined payment, calling it good for a boy and praising Globe’s distribution staff.
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Globe Service
Globe
R. E. Logan
The
Santa Fe
San Jacinto Way
Prospect Avenue
R. BE. Logan
Rain Falls Across Panhandle and Oklahoma Plains
Rail lines serving Amarillo report light to moderate rainfall across the North Plains and Oklahoma. Totals include one to three inches from Wellington to Wyanoka, half to one inch in several segments, and a slow rain in Hemphill County of about one fourth inch yesterday evening.
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North Plains
Oklahoma
Amarillo
Wellington
Wyanoka
Glazier
Higgins
Curtis
Okla
Quinland
Bellview
Spearman
Follett
Rocket
Lamesa
Siaton
Plainview
Miami
Umbarger
Perryton
Shattuck
Buffalo
Hemphill County
Insurance Firm Moves to Larger Downtown Location
Crowded business conditions and eight years of growth led Ordway-Saunders Insurance to relocate from Fuqua building rooms 26-28 to 106 East Sixth Street. The new ground floor site backs Austin Drug Co and offers ample space for expansion. G. C. Saunders notes the W. A. Askew agency was acquired in 1916 and now the business exceeds the original by more than tenfold. Officials are G. G. Ordway and G. C. Saunders.
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Ordway-Saunders Insurance Company
Fuqua
East Sixth Street
Austin Drug Company
W. A. Askew
G. C. Saunders
G. G. Ordway
Mr. Saunders
Reduced Fair Rates Set For Amarillo Exposition
Railroads serving Amarillo announce a one and one third fare round trip to the Amarillo Tri State exposition with rates in effect September 21 to 29. Fort Worth and Denver lines confirm Texas points eligible. A lower rate for school children on a special school day is being pursued.
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Amarillo
Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
Fort Worth & Denver
Texas
Exposition
Principals in Oil Merger to Arrive in Amarillo
M. C. Nobles, president of Amarillo Oil, received word that officials of Mission Oil and other merger companies will be in Amarillo next Tuesday to consummate the deal. The publicized plan includes $000 in cash to be released in Amarillo next week.
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M. C. Nobles
Amarillo
Mission Oil Company
Thle
Nee Sory
Miller Noted as Prosecutor Here in Amarillo
Dusty Miller a longtime Amarillo attorney and former city and district attorney is described as a vigorous prosecutor who earned convictions in notable cases including Florence Reynolds. Born in Johnson County Texas, he has practiced since 1910 and resides at 1806 Jackson Street with his wife and two children.
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Kk. T
Dusty) Miller
Hobart
Amarillo
Johnson County
Texas
Armstrong County
Claude
Washington and Lee College
Richmond
Texas State University Law School
Gray Photo Shop Expands To New Amarillo Location
The Gray Photo shop moves to 707 Polk street, quadrupling floor space from 108 East Seventh street. C A Gray, proprietor, says two finishing departments and separate rooms for kodak work will speed service. He has operated in Amarillo for fourteen years and sublets part of the building to local artists Mrs. Walter Caulfield and Mrs. J. W. Veale for an art and gift shop.
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Gray Photo Shop
Polk Street
East Seventh Street
C. A. Gray
Gray
Kodak
Mr. Gray
Amarillo
Walter Caulfield
J. W. Veale
Fuqua Family Heads to New York for Ten Day Trip
Mr and Mrs W H Fuqua and Miss Lena Kuykendall departed for New York City today to be away ten days.
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W. H. Fuqua
Lena Kuykendall
New York City
Eye on Amarillo drives Eastern financiers’ forecast
A New York correspondent quotes Boston area bankers and industrial leaders who mark Amarillo Texas as a strategic production hub. They cite upcoming economic evolution, rail and transport shifts, and cotton wool and mohair from New England toward Amarillo as central to the era’s growth.
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Drovers’ Telegram
Kansas City
New York
Amarillo
Drovers
New England
Boston
Lynn
Manchester
Brookton
Fall River
Providence
Otd
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Arkansas
Texas
Tex
Murder warrant served on local attorney today
A state murder warrant was issued for E. T. Miller Amarillo lawyer in the death of E. W. Hobart near Bivins stadium. Miller was arrested near Sixteenth and Polk and jailed. District Attorney Fletcher indicated new leads and witnesses will be summoned as the coroner's inquest proceeds.
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E. T. Miller
Amarillo
E. W. Hobart
Plainview
Bivins Stadium
Miller
Lloyd Fletcher
Less Whitaker
Potter County
H. R. Airheart
Whitaker
Charles Davis
Hobart
Fletcher
Potter County Mourns After E W Hobart Murder
The murder of E. W. Hobart is described as one of the most hellish crimes in Potter County. Hobart was lured to a lonely prairie spot and shot, with officials vowing relentless pursuit of the assassins. District Attorney Lloyd Fletcher appeals for information from the public to aid lawmen.
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E. W. Hobart
Potter Countty
Hobart
Potter County
Edward Hobart
Lloyd Fletcher
Rose as clue in murder case in Plainview
A wilted rose found near the E. W. Hobart homicide scene sparks inquiry into the identity of the assailant. Ruth Hobart, wife of the slain man, denies owning a flower and questions linger as authorities pursue a possible link to the suspect.
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E. W. Hobart
Plainview
Sailant
Ruth Hobart
Griggs
Lloyd Fletcher
Iola
Iolan
Weather Warm Day With Thunder Showers Forecast
Today's high reached 88 degrees and a low of 66, warmer than last year's 92 and 71. Partly cloudy skies are expected with a chance of thunderstorms later.
Alley to Wichita Falls Pirates Option Release
July 18 report states infielder Dan Alley has been released under option by the Pittsburgh Nationals to Wichita Falls, as announced by Pirates officials.
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Pittsburgh
Dan Alley
Pittsburgh Nationals
Wichita Falls
Pirate Club
Tony
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al Smith
Drug State
Tragk
Fair Finance
U.S
Panhandle
South Plains
Insurance Agency
Southern Railway
Hugh L. Umphres
District Court of
Alex Mood
Sixteenth
Polk
Rose
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