Gambling Kills Sleep and World Court Debate Highlight Brisbane Column
Arthur Brisbane discusses Ninon DEnclos and Madame Melba aging gracefully and the dangers of gambling as a distraction. He covers World Court votes, Wall Street activity, and recent executions, ending with wary reflections on politics and public sentiment.
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Arthur Brisbane Ninon
Melba
the Star Co
Ninon D
Madame Melba
Covent Garden
London
Brownwood Chooses Lumber Meeting Host City
A truncated notice shows Brownwood selected as the host for a Lumber Industry meeting. Names read include Fay Geyett and Peter Bee GDe of Bibliones, with unclear phrases following.
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Brownwood
Lumber
Bere Brow
Bette
Fay Geyett
Peter Bee
Bibliones
Realtors Return From Tulsa Parade Draws Amarillo Cheers
Realtors back from Tulsa receive a large welcome as they arrive at 9:15 am and stage a brief parade through city streets. Mayor Lee Bivins praises their success and enthusiasm, lauding their efforts in promoting Amarillo.
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Amarillo
Sixth
Polk
Boosters
Lee Bivins
Tulsa
Real Estate Board Meet Chooses Miami For Mid Winter
The National Association of Real Estate Boards picks Miami Florida as the site for its mid winter convention. Tulsa hosts the annual gathering with Amarillo hailed for its crowds and traffic. Tom Bruner leads the delegation praising the trip and the welcome in Amarillo.
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Miami
Associated Press
Tulsa
Florida
National Association of Real Estates Boards
Association
Amarillo
Mr. Bruner
Associated Prew
Okla
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Ozark Mountain
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Amarillo Urges Water Conservation To Avert Shortage
Mayor Lee Bivins and city officials warn Amarillo faces a serious water shortage without public cooperation. The water company pumps 2,000,000 gallons daily, but demand is rising. an emergency ordinance limits lawn sprinkling and car washing with fines up to 200 dollars.
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Amarillo
Lee Bivins
Bivins
Oil problems here unusual large Texas Panhandle field
The Texas Panhandle oil field, possibly the world’s largest by area and output, presents unusual problems with no general rule. Judge H F Bell of the railroad commission says each well requires individual attention to preserve vast resources, citing impracticability of uniform cementing below algal sands.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas Panhandle
H. F. Bell
Oil and Gas Division
Railroad Commission
Bell
Amarillo
Algee
Hell
Tie Department
Strange death tale in Mexico continues in report
In CHICKASHA Oklahoma on June 11 Associated Press reports the death of Richard Dawson age 21 in Los Machina Mexico. The article notes the death is to be continued on page ten with details yet to be released.
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Mexico
Associated Press
Chickasha
Okla
Richard Dawson
Los Machina
Dial Ranch Settlement Heirs Receive $212500 Cash
A $10 million Dial ranch land suit ends out of court with Gulf Production paying $212,500 to J. C. Dial’s widow and children. She also receives a 20 acre oil lease in the proven field. The case, filed by Mrs Dial, contended the property could not transfer after her husband’s death. Oil and gas rights remain with Gulf Production and others.
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J. C. Dial
Gulf Production Company
J. J. Perkins
Amarillo
Hutchinson County
Perkins, Et al
J’anhandle Refining Company
Walter Cline
Free Labor Bureau May Arm Amarillo in Texas Panhandle
Labor conditions across Texas are strong says Labor Commissioner E. J. Crocker. A permanent state free labor bureau may be set up in Amarillo to serve Panhandle and West Texas as wheat crops peak and demand for harvest hands surges. Oil fields attract unskilled labor while skilled workessen have steady demand.
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Associated Press
Austin
E. J. Crocker
Panhandle
Free Labor Bureau
Amarillo
West Texas
Crocker
Amarillo Sets Evening Irrigation Schedule by Zone
An emergency ordinance in Amarillo on June 10 imposes irrigation hours from 7:30 to 8:50 PM on specified days. Residents north and west of Rock Island tracks may water Monday, Wednesday, Friday. those south and east may water Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Use is prohibited at all other times.
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Amarillo
Rock Island
Rock Ie Lane
Fisher To Tell of Old Testament Bath Tub Party
Reverend Virgil Fisher of San Jacinto Methodist will recount a Biblical Bathsheba tale as a cautionary Old Testament tale during Sunday night services. The sermon recalls David’s rooftop Bathsheba incident and Uriah’s death, framed as a warning about bath tub parties. The church reportedly seats 700.
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Fisher
Earl Carroll
Broadway
Virgil Fisher
San Jacinto Methodist Church
David
Jerusalem
Bathsheba
Uriah the Hittite
Joab
Democratic money report outlines sources of 100000 donation
The Democratic National Committee reports 100000 of its deficit came from listed contributions totaling 100000 with donors including Thomas F. Ryan Ralph Pulitzer Norman H. Davis John W Davis H H Lehman Percy S Straus Thomas L Chadbourn William Church Osborne Cyrus H McCormick Charles A Greathouse Jesse H Jones John Henry Kirby W L Clayton R 8 Sterling and W 8 Farish with unpaid obligations on June 1 amounting to 261999 to be disclosed to Congress under election laws.
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Associated Treas
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Thomas F. Ryan
New York
Ralph Pulitzer
Norman H. Davis
John W. Davis
H. H. Lehman
Percy S. Straus
Thomas L. Chadbourn
William Church Osborne
Cyrus H. McCormick
Chicago
Charles A. Greathouse
Indianapolis
Jesse H. Jones
John Henry Kirby
W. L. Clayton
Houston
R. 8. Sterling
W. 8. Farish
Moody urges return to Texas moorings in plea
Victoria Texas June 11 Attorney General Dan Moody denounced the Verguson administration urging Texans to bring back state government to responsible moorings. He cited highway and textbook controversies and claimed the current government is a defective administration with public money paid to foreign corporations formed to operate in Texas.
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Associated
Victoria
Tex
Dan Moody
Verguson
Texas
Moody
Teves
Drownings and Property Loss Reported Near Canton
A terse police blot indicates heavy drownings near Canton with substantial property damage. The Daily Balance reports roughly 160 fatalities and near 40000 in losses, while authorities investigate and seek further details on the incident.
Farwell Child Cremated as Parents Watch
A 10 month old boy died in a Farwell home fire caused likely by an oil stove explosion. The roof collapsed as the parents, washing outside, tried to escape, burying the infant in burning timbers. Funeral services were planned for the following afternoon.
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Globe
Farwell
J. C. Scanley
Secanley
Scanley
Farmers Used Too Much Land Says Young Club Man
Aubrey Cousins told the American Business club in the Amarillo hotel that farming too much land and not cultivating it enough caused crop failures. He noted wheat shipments from Pampa ranged from 120000 to 2225000 bushels in twenty years. J W Hill spoke on furniture buying being 80 percent on time payments while Mrs. Richard Murrell read. Committee reports outlined plans to register Amarillo residents for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce.
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Aubrey Cousins
American Business Club
Amarillo Hotel
Pampa
Panhandle
J. W. Hill
Richard Murrell
Amarillo
West Teaas Chamber of Commerce
Eligibility of Trapp Uphheld in Oklahoma Race
The Oklahoma district court upheld the eligibility of Mr. Trapp to become governor if elected, despite injunction suits seeking to restrain the state from accepting his name for the fall ballot. Judge William Rewick dismissed the Democratic writs and denied appeal to the Supreme Court, affirming Trapp’s qualified status in the impeachment aftermath.
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Trapp
Oklahoma
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Gev
J. C. Walton
Jedee William Rewick
Congress Grants Final Approval to Hudspeth Bill
Congressional action grants final approval to the Hudspeth bill amid routine debates. The measure advances to the executive branch for signing, with supporters touting its anticipated impact and opponents urging closer scrutiny of provisions.
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Congress
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