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01 Jun 1924
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1924
Page
1
Readable fragments mention Flood Conn and the Sd with unclear context. The text hints at a local incident or event involving those names but provides no clear outcome, date, or location to confirm details.
Editorial convention details for June 18 to 20 1924 in Amarillo Texas with plans for receptions tours and entertainment. Notables include Warren and Lee Satterwhite and Mrs J W Cheney coordinating events for editors and visiting newspaper folk.
Senator Robert M. La Follette, appearing older, resumed work in Washington. He aimed to block a planned adjournment and force action on the progressive program, starting with pressuring the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee for a favorable report on the Howell Barkley bill to abolish the railroad labor board.
Washington May 31 United Press reports Japan delivered a bitter protest to Secretary Hughes urging repeal of the immigration exclusion law. The note contends open door policy and racial discrimination conflict with U S treaties and the gentlemen's agreement. Secretary Hughes plans courteous reply before July 1 to release Japan from further obligations.
Waco, May 31. With one day left to file for a state office ticket, thirty eight applications had been filed with Secretary Joe W. Halle of the state Democratic executive committee. Monday is the deadline to file, with any mail deposited on the first Monday in June considered. Ten seek the governor’s seat, including Mrs Miriam A Ferguson of Temple.
J. M. Russell was selected chairman of the city board of equalization at a special city commission meeting. The board also includes J. M. Russell Frank Wolflin and W. E. Carzell and will begin work soon on adjusting taxable property values.
Acting governor T. W. Davidson leaves Austin to resume his bid for governor. He plans speeches at Kerens and Athens and says he will stay in daily touch with the governor's office and return to Austin if an emergency arises.
Tommy Gibbons of St Paul outpointed Georges Carpentier in ten rounds at Sky Blue Arena Michigan City Ind before about 80000 spectators. Gibbons used Dempsey style tactics to wear down Carpentier who bled from the nose and suffered a cut over the right eye, with the decisive rounds ending in Gibbons dominance. Dempsey expressed interest in meeting the winner, Floyd Fitesim mons, next Labor Day.
Waco voters approved permanent street improvement bonds totaling 256000 by about four to one. The light turnout favors paving prominent unpaved streets with bitulithic once funds are available.
The forecast calls for unsettled weather with a likelihood of showers. Sunday picnickers can expect light showers. Yesterday’s high reached 72 with a low of 51, compared with last year’s 90 high and 62 low.
The Globe reports 1200 to 1500 fight fans crowded its Amarillo office to hear Gibbons vs Carpentier results via leased AP wire. John McCarty led the announcer team, and readers filled a knockout guessing contest, with The Globe apologizing for returning cash prizes and pledging continued service.
Edward C. Deer reports Leopold and Loeb, both 19, face first degree murder charges after confessing to killing 14 year old Robert Franks. Coroner's inquest set for Monday, grand jury consideration Tuesday, indictments possible Wednesday. Wealthy families and notable education surround the case as psychiatrists weigh motive.
A slow all day rain in Dalhart Texas improves ground for planting and promises good yields for wheat and small grains. About 10,000 acres are to be planted in Dallam and Hartley counties, with cotton acreage in the area.
Bishop William Montgomery Brown of Galion Ohio vows to seek justice nationwide after a tribunal in Trinity Cathedral Cleveland finds him guilty of heresy. Brown, a retired Arkansas bishop, declared the verdict emblematic of a struggle with fundamentalists in the church.
In St Paul on May 31 a dwindling group moved to cancel their lease of the city auditorium and seek a smaller venue. They will decide tomorrow whether to abandon the convention. The plan was to back Senator La Follette for president and adopt his platform. La Follette condemned the meeting as communist dominated.
Artesia New Mexico May 31 The Harda wich hotel largest in this city has been sold to Charles Ballard of Roswell. Several other business properties also have changed hands recently due to the oil boom in this section.
Adjutant General T. D. Barton spoke at San Marcos during his Texas governor bid and said he favors a law to stop retail druggists from running saloons. He also opposed repealing the open port law, arguing it should stay as a crime prevention measure.
United Press staff report from Kansas City May 31 describes Kalif Alu, patriarchal prophet and Shrine monarch, arriving as 100,000 disciples gather for the opening of a national Shrine convention June 3. The city is transformed into Araby with pyramids, totems, sphinxes, and a grand parade with Sousa bands. Kansas City has spent about 300000 for the event. Fort Worth Mossah Temple and other groups arrive bearing collar bills.
Khiva Shrine delegates depart Amarillo by special train for Kansas City to attend the Shrine conclave. The 115 delegates ride the 4:30 PM Santa Fe departure, arriving 7:30 AM, with Khiva band and patrol preparing parades and a concert on Gillham Road.
Cambridge May 31 Yale varsity overcame Pacific coast competitors to win the intercollegiate track and field championships with 28 points. Pennsylvania finished second with 27 points, Stanford took third with 24.5, and Princeton followed with 23 points.
A high bridge over Spring river near Roswell New Mexico collapsed under a heavy auto and four young women inside were bruised but unharmed. A bystander dropped a lit match at the scene igniting the car and destroying it.
Alexander Fink of Buffalo testified he would reveal a plot against President Coolidge allegedly engineered by Frank Vanderlip and Senators Wheeler and Brookhart. He claimed the Daugherty inquiry panel would hear him Monday after being ejected for seeking a hearing.
Milwaukee May 31 The Northern Baptist convention adopts a resolution endorsing the world court as proposed by the late President Harding. Copies are sent to Secretary Hughes the president of the senate and the chairman of the foreign relations committee.
Joe Burkett, candidate for governor, will speak at the Potter County Courthouse next Wednesday night at 8:30. Burkett announced his plans via telegram to The Globe.
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