Mexican Church War Deepens With Aug 1 Service Ban
The Mexican government and Catholic Church are in a crushing dispute as religious services are set to cease in all churches on August 1. A church committee will run buildings while priests stop officiating, and excommunication threats loom over enforcers of anti church laws. President Calles defends the crackdown and warns bishops may be jailed.
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Mexico
Calles
Canossoa
Philippines
United States
Rome
Hurricane sweeps northward as Georgia cities brace for impact
Tropical cyclone reaches coastal Georgia with the highest tide since 1910 submerging lower streets in Brunswick. Winds rise along Florida coast, damaging ships and paralyzing communications as millions of dollars in losses loom.
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Brunswick
Newcastle
Gloucester
Mass stand on vote challenge sparks mixed Texas reactions
Reports from Austin Abilene and Dallas detail responses to Governor Miriam A Ferguson amid a push for resignation tied to Dan Moody led victory. While some call for immediate resignation others praise her call for a September 13 special session and outline political maneuvering within Moody aligned factions.
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Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Abilene
Ferguson
Dan Moody
Taylor County
Ben L. Cox
Moody
Cox
Dallas
W. A. Willansen
San Antonio
Williamson
Ant
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Poison Booze Ring Sours Western New York Death Toll
James Voelker of Buffalo admits selling out of 3 500 gallons of poisonous liquor fueling deaths across western New York and Ontario. He says the alcohol came from New York in a freight car and he disposed of remaining stock after learning it was toxic. Fred Reynolds of Cleveland died from Buffalo liquor and a Toronto laborer also perished. several others ill or blind. Voelker arraigned on first degree murder charge and remanded without bail ahead of September grand jury.
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Buffalo
New York
Ontario
James Voelker
Eugene C. Roberts, Jr
Voelker
Volker
Fred W. Reynolds
Cleveland
Toronto
City planning urged by Amarillo real estate board
Dr. Thomsen urged Amarillo to adopt city planning and a non political commission as the city grows. Realtors applauded his call for planning and a full report will appear in the News Globe Sunday.
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Amarillo
Dr. Thomsen
Car shortage in Panhandle claimed not acute
J A Abernathy of the American Railway association says Panhandle car shortage is no longer acute as the country markets its largest wheat crop yet. Fleets rushed in, grain handling remains tight though. In 1924 Plainview shipped 464 cars in 18 days, exceeding the current period's 619 cars in the same span.
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J. A. Abernathy
Car Service Division
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American Railway Association
Plainview
Governor Calls Special Election to Fill Legislature Vacancies
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson announced a special election for Saturday, September 4, to fill six house seats and one senate seat. If Rep. B. B. Hoskins Jr. is confirmed dead, his seat will be among those replaced. Proclamations list W. S. Moore and six representatives as current vacancies to be filled.
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Senate
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ferguson
Rep
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Gonzales
Flatonia
W. S. Moore
Gainesville
Sixteenth Judicial
D. W. Bartlett
Waco
Felix A. Raymer
A. P. Stautzenberger
Seguin
D. S. Hollowell
Rockdale
John C. Amster
Hempstead
J. R. Donnell
Temple
City expands health inspection force to tackle sanitation
Amarillo city health officer Dr. M. L. Fuller won approval to hire an additional inspector after findings that dairies drug store fountains and many cold drink stands violate sanitation laws. Milk at dairies was heavily contaminated with bacteria and flies swarmed around animals utensils and operators.
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Amarillo
M. L. Fuller
Bond Election Planned for Amarillo Area Sept 4
A school bond election to fund Amarillo high school completion and a four room addition at Pleasant Valley north of the city will be held September 4. The board discussed a 300000 loan with initial estimates at 250000 but possibly higher to cover the program. G C Mathews won the East Amarillo school addition contract worth 4485 dollars with completion by September 6, per E F Rittenberry. Plains Paving Co won paving contracts on Tyler street front of Tyler Street School for 7667.62 and North Buchanan Street front for Sixth Avenue with totals of 4195.84.
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Amarillo
Pleasant Valley
G. C. Mathews
East Amarillo
E. F. Rittenberry
Plains Paving Company
Tyler Street
Buchanan Street
Sixth
Guards placed to watch Osage case witnesses
Guters Okla July 28 five additional guards were ordered by federal officers to guard the jail housing important witnesses in the trial of Wil lene K Hale wealthy cattleman and John Remees for the murder of Henry Roan. The precaution followed the corper of prior events connected with the case and the removal of prisoners.
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Associated Press
Guterie
Okla
Willene K. Hale
John Remees
Henry Roan
Ovage Ledien
Renrer
Norwegian Effort to Cross Channel Confirmed
A brief report notes Norwegian attempts to breach the Channel region with naval or aerial activity. Officials cite ongoing patrols and strategic considerations as authorities monitor movements and readiness.
West Indian hurricane nears Florida coast delaying coastal towns
Residents from Florida to the Carolinas brace for the approaching West Indian hurricane marching up the Atlantic shore. Major cities like Miami, Jacksonville, Savannah, and Charleston prepare as authorities monitor the storm’s path and potential impacts on coastal communities.
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St. Augustine
Jacksonville
Savannah
Brunswick
Charleston
South Carolina
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