148th anniversary of Betsy Ross flag celebrated
The piece commemorates Congress adopting Betsy Ross’s flag 148 years ago and notes flag longevity. It critiques greed, praises prudence, and cites views from Harvard President Lowell and clergyman Fosdick. It highlights cancer progress, Dr Fosdick’s worries, and Guggenheim’s philanthropy for aviation research and military flying under Coolidge.
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Congress
Betsy Ross
Hi American Society For the Control of Cancer
Fosdick
Weather: Tonight and Thursday Partly Cloudy With Slight Change
Amarillo forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with minor temperature changes. Hourly readings today range from 77 to 96 degrees as a steady warm pattern continues. One year ago extreme temps were 105 and 70 degrees. Winfield Nicklaus returned Wednesday morning from Bucknell University. American Warehouse Company offers merchandise storage services. phone 101.
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Amarillo
Three-N Well Proves Real Oil Producer Near Shamrock
The Three-N company well nine miles northwest of Shamrock is reported as a real oil producer. It lies near Whit tington No 2 and close to Globe’s planned drill. Owned by H M and M C Nobles and J M Neely of Amarillo, the well was flowing over 300 barrels per day and plans call for drilling thirty more feet.
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Globe Shamrock
Three-N Company
Shamrock
Whittington No
Globe Company
H. 4
M. C. Nobies
J. M. Neely
Amarillo
M. C. Nobles
Water site discussion continues without decision
City commission held a long meeting discussing the Word site with a thirty day extension on the city's option set to expire Saturday. A vote is expected soon though no call for a special meeting was made. Nearby, H A Nobles offered Glenwood lots to straighten Ninth Street for a direct link to Twenty sixth Street and this was accepted. Bridge timber bids were rejected and concrete work bids for the Tenth Street viaduct were opened and sent to Santa Fe officials. Routine business followed.
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City Commission
Lee Bivins
Jeff Dd Bartlett
Commission
H. A. Nobles
Glenwood
Ninth Street
Twenty-sixth Street
Tenth Street
Santa Fe
Prenter Succeeds Stone as Brotherhood Leader
Cleveland June 17 William Prenter of Cleveland was named president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers succeeding Warren S Stone who died last Friday. The advisory board announced the immediate effect of the change.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
William , Prenter
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood
Stone
MA Governor Sets New High in Pardon Grants
The governor issued twenty eight clemency orders in one day. Before noon she granted thirteen pardons, a parole and a citizenship restoration as part of the second quota called the usual list. The first quota honored Emancipation Day by granting a negress exclusively.
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Associated Press
Austin
British motor cop Gavin gravely hurt in Shanghai mob
Shanghai reports that P. H. Gavin, a British citizen and motorcycle officer for the Shanghai International Settlement, was mobbed by Chinese crowds tonight and severely injured.
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Man
Shanghai
Jime
Gavin
Shanghai International Settlement
Young Amarillo Artist Captures Likeness of Tack En Route
J. C. Heyser, a youthful Amarillo artist, sends a startling oil portrait of Old Tack stillaway on vacation. The scene shows Tack in a leaning pose with a derby in one hand, likely sketched in Jaurez while Heyser treks toward California to paint and sketch.
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Old Tack
Gishe
J. C. Heyser
Amarillo
California
Tack
Jaurez
Young Heyser
Amarillo School Board to Open Bids Friday
The Amarillo Independent School District board will meet at 2:30 PM Friday in the Senior High building to open bids for adding rooms to East Ward and Summit schools. Projects include four new Summit rooms and screens for existing additions, plus ground-floor windows and sidewalks. Estimated cost runs 16 to 17 thousand dollars.
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Board of School
Board of Education
East Ward
Summit School
Eest Ward
San Jacinto
Summitt School
Amarillo Independent
McKinley
North Amarillo
East Amarillo
Glenwood
Hughes Acquitted in District Court Liquor Case
Luther Hughes was tried in district court on selling liquor and acquitted by the jury after about fifteen minutes. A state witness, J H Moore of Lubbock, admitted buying liquor but did not positively identify Hughes. Ben Burkett testified to introducing Moore to a Hughes boy, while noting another Hughes may resemble the defendant.
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Luther Hughes
J. H. Moore
Lubbock
Hughes
Moore
Amarlilo
Riffian Leader Abd-el-Krim Said Killed in Air Raid
Reports from Vez French Morocco say Abd-el-Krim, Riffian chief opposing France, may have been killed in a recent French air bombardment. Native tribesmen circulated the claim as Allied forces pressed operations against his strongholds.
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Vez
French Morocco
Abd-el-Krim
Old Fiddlers Open Fort Elliott Celebration
Old Fiddlers lead the opening night of the Fort Elliott celebration in Mobeetie with a hot contest and a post event dance drawing thousands. The two day event includes public speaking, a free barbecue, basket lunch, novelty entertainments, and plans to erect a monument at Fort Elliott.
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The
Globe
Mobeetie
Mort Elliott Highway Association
Old Fiddlers
W. A. Palmer
A. 3. Stinnett
Amarillo
J. A. Hill
Canyon
J. J. Hill
Fort Elliott
Wreck Toll Rises to Forty Two on Delaware Train
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western special tourist train derailed near Hackettstown New Jersey after hitting muck from an electrical storm. Forty two people are killed and many injured as boilers burst and steam floods the cars. Survivors recount frantic rescues and a carefree party shattered by disaster.
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Associated
New York
Pockport
N. J
Here
Chicago
Heboken
Republic
Watherland
Nepublic
John Pfeifer
Holy Cross
Delaware Water Gap
Dallas Fist Fight Ends With Fatal Shooting Near Dallas
Jerrell Bickers 22 dies after a ring lighted by car headlights hosts a heated brawl with an opponent who pulls a pistol. About twenty five witnesses including Bickers’ fiancée witness the fatal shooting as both fighters had prior disputes and were released on bond.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Jerrell Bickers
Illness Complications Deepen for Senator La Follette
Washington June 17. Increased concern over Senator La Follette’s condition grew as he fights a severe cold with complications at his home. A family statement expressed hope for recovery though noting his condition has become more serious with bronchial asthma and breathing difficulties after a brief improvement.
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Associated Press
Washington
la Follette
MacMillan Arctic Expedition Sails From Charleston
Lieutenant Commander Donald B. MacMillan sails the Peary from the Charleston Navy Yard toward Wiscasset Maine beginning his ninth Arctic voyage. The Peary and Bowdoin will depart together for northern waters as part of the venture.
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Associated Press
Donald B. MacMillan
Navy Yard
Chasleston
Peary
Wiscasset
Bowdoin
MacMillan
Santa Fe Takes Over Gulf and Northern Railroad
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad assumed control of the Gulf and Northern Railroad of Texas by paying $100,000 for all stock. The action was announced in Washington on June 17 by Associated Press reporters.
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Associated Frees
Washington
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Gulf and Northern Railroad of Texas
Stranded 18 Year Old Shows Knife Target Story
An 18 year old boy, known as Jas Blair and James, reportedly ran away from school last September and has been touring with various shows. He claims fatigue with show life, sleeping in an abandoned car in Amarillo since Sunday, and says he just stands against a knife board as performers risk close strikes. He awaits word from relatives at a police station.
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Atul
Jas Blair
Clarksville
W. Va
James
J. George Loos
Quansl
Vernon
Amarillo
National Guard American Legion smoker at Armory
Several hundred people are expected for a National Guard American Legion smoker and Dutch supper at the Armory. Manson Post members National Guard members ex service men and young men interested in the National Guard are invited to attend. A parade in full uniform will precede the free meal and gathering.
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National Guard
American Legion
Armory
National Guard Boya
Manson Post
Noted cattle judge to officiate at Tri-State fair
L Ss Gillette of Fostoria Ohio internationally known dairy cattle judge named as dairy cattle exhibits judge for Tri-State exposition this fall. Howard Ferguson head of dairy cattle division says over 400 entries expected and last year 218 cattle were shown, with this year likely to exceed double the prior count attracting herds from other states.
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L. Ss. Gillette
Fostoria
Gillette
Jersey Islands
Howard Ferguson
Dairy Cattle Division
Ferguson
Exposition Grounds
United States
State to Rest Its Case Against Shepherd Today
Chicago June 17 Today will see the end of the state's case against Willian Darling Shepherd charged with the murder of Billy McClintock his ward, as assistant state's attorney Joseph P. Savage announced as defense witnesses continued.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Willian Darling Shepherd
Billy’’ McClintock
Joseph P. Savage
Baylor botanist Dr Lula Pace dies after illness
Dr Lula Pace, head of botany and geology at Baylor University and noted scientist, died last night in a local sanitarium after several months of illness and multiple blood transfusions.
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Presa Ware
Tex
Lula Pace
Baylor University
Woman Injured as Car Wrecks at Sixth and Madison
Mrs. Pope Johnson of 605 Madison street sustained slight injuries when her Ford touring car was hit by a Ford coupe with New Mexico plates at Sixth and Madison Tuesday afternoon. Her husband avoided injury. The notice mentions local car rental offerings at 113 E. 4th with a self drive option.
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Pope Johnson
Madison Street
Madison Streets
New Mexico
Amarillo Needs a Great Leader Says Judge at Kiwanis
Judge James C. Wilton told the Kiwanis club Amarillo faces a leadership gap and seeks a strong unifying figure. He warned against town factions and urged wakeful citizens to back a leader to attract colleges, rail growth, and prosperity. C. P. Atwood spoke as Amarillo Real Estate board secretary. Youree Ridings joined the club.
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Amarillo
2 United
James C. Wilton
Kiwanis Club
Wilson
Abilene
C. P. Atwood
United States
Canada
Youree
Edna Galle
Denver Rotary Snowball Parade Sparks Snowball City Theme
The 1926 Rotary Convention delegation from Denver staged a snowball battle in the public square to promote Denver as Snowball City with the slogan Shine and Snowhails Denver 1920. A parade preceded the event as cars hauled snow from Cotorgdy for the playful protest.
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Rotary
Denver
Associated Press
International Rotary Convention
Cotorgdy
Agurte
Denver Rotary Club
Questionnaires hint at second Panhandle Scout Camp
The Panhandle scout organizations mail questionnaires about a second Panhandle Boy Scout camp planned for August at the Doleator place. Scout executive Thomas St Nelson says enough boys unmet by the recently closed camp justify another camp. The first camp ended successfully.
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Panhandle
Doleator
Thomas St. Nelson
Proof of Fair Catalogue Ready for Department OK
The Amarillo Tri-State Exposition 1925 catalogue proof has arrived from Russell and Cockrell. Department heads should call the Board of City Development immediately for changes to their sections. The piece mentions Mission Coffee Shop at 315 Polk Street and the Amarillo Hotel's Famous For Food claim.
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Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
Board of City Development
Russell & Cockrell
Amarillo Hotel
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T. W. Cotten
J. Ray
W. N. Durham
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