Brisk Commentaries on Royalty and Flying in 1927
Arthur Brisbane explores the Prince of Wales birthday, Mrs Coolidge attire, and Byrd’s anticipated three-engine flight as part of a broader look at American attitudes toward royalty, aviation progress, and social mores. He cites Rodman Wanamaker’s early transatlantic plans and notes film salary cuts while cautioning about flying safety and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Coolidge
Eton
Henry the Eighth
King George
Jasmus
Boston Welcomes Moody and Texas Delegation
Staid Boston greeted Gov. Dan Moody and 125 Texas boosters with a full day of official receptions. Moody pressed to avoid political talk, while Boston officials highlighted his anti Ferguson record and praised him as a shining political light of the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Johnson
Steff
Boston
Dan Moody
Chamber of Commerce
South
Fuller
Texas
Moody
Ferguson
Democratic Party
The
Globe
Wall Street
Guv. al. Smith
Delegates Slow Arrive for Colorado Gulf Highway Meet
Delegates to the Colorado to Gulf Highway association convention were slow to arrive in Clarendon on June 27 and the morning session was called off until more members appeared. Highway enthusiasts from Colorado New Mexico and Texas gathered with Amarillo representatives William Cannon and W G Hill among them.
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Clarendon
Colorado To Gulf Highway Association
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
William Cannon
W. G. Hill
Amarillo
Weather forecast and today’s temperature highs
The forecast covers tonight and Tuesday with a clear advisory. Temperature today rises from 68 at 7 am to 92 degrees by 1 pm with stages at 73 78 83 85 89. One year earlier highs reached 85 and a low of 6 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fari
Wayburn Survives Fatal Look Into Car Crash
Joe C. Wayburn, longtime Amarillo real estate and oil man, was injured in a highway wreck on River Road Saturday. A passenger in his car suffered a deep cut above the eye. Wayburn, initially not expected to recover, is now favored to survive at St. Anthony's sanitarium after the crash near Pleasant Valley.
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Joe C
Wayburn
River Road Highway
St. Anthony's Sanitarium
Pleasant Valley
Amarillo
Two Fascists Buried After New York Parading Deaths
In Reggio Calabria Italy on June 26 an impressive burial honored Joseph Crissi and Michael Amorrozo two Fascists killed in New York on May 30 while en route to a Memorial Day parade. Officials conducted a solemn ceremony reflecting the era's political tensions.
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Associated Press
Reggio
Calabria
Italy
New York
Joseph Crissi
Michael Amorrozo
Lindbergh to Stay at Premier's Ottawa Home
Col Charles A. Lindbergh will visit Ottawa this week and stay at Laurier House as the guest of Premier W. L. Mackenzie King. In a separate matter, Carl Neis stands trial in district court for aggravated assault with Mrs Neis as complainant. the jury was sworn and the trial was to finish later today.
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Lindbergh
Associated Press
Ottawa
Ont
Charles A. Lindbergh
W. L. Mackenzie King
Laurier House
Neis
Carl Neis
Dr Truett to Preach in City Tonight at 8 O Clock
Dr George Truett renowned United States minister will open a sermon series at First Baptist Church tonight at 8. He arrives this afternoon and will preach each evening for two weeks and during noon hours at the Fair theater. Dr G L Yates reports 25 new members joining yesterday as revival continues.
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George Truett
United States
First Baptist Church
Millionaires Paying Record Taxes in 1925, Treasury Reports
A treasury analysis shows 207 Americans reported incomes of 1 million dollars or more for 1925, a record high. New York led with 96, followed by Pennsylvania and Illinois, amid a 4.3 percent rise in total tax receipts to 724.56 million dollars and 4.17 million filers.
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Treasury
Michigan
New York
Illinois
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Ohio
California
New Jersey
Missouri
Florida
Connecticut
Indiana
Maryland
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Entate
Texango
Separate Navy Arms Parley Sought To Ease Budget Clash
Geneva June 27 A separate naval limitation conference may follow the present talks with France and Italy to handle battleship issues without derailing discussions on auxiliaries. American, Japanese delegates signal openness while Washington signals no new instructions and a return to five-signatory consensus.
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United Press
Geneva
France
Italy
Great Britain
Hugh S. Gibson
Admiral Saito
Tokyo
Japan
Gibson
State Department
Kellogg
Cloudbursts Hit Eastern Oregon Towns Cause Damage
PORT YAND, Ore June 27 Two cloudbursts struck Arlington and Weston in eastern Oregon causing property damage but no deaths. Arlington suffered flooding washing part of a hotel into the Columbia river and mud with an estimated 100000 dollars in damage. Weston saw a deluge wreck four stores and other structures as crews battled the aftermath. L O Gaylor faces four charges including theft of a car attempt to murder carrying concealed weapons and resisting an officer after a pursuit led Miller to file the cases.
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Associated Press
Port Yand
Ore
Oregon
Arlington
Portland
Columbia River
Columbia
Weston
L. O. Gaylor
Lee Miller
Miller
Gaylor
Plains clash recalled at Adobe Walls celebration
United Press dispatch from Adobe Walls Texas recalls the 1874 battle when Kiowa and Comanche warriors attacked 28 plainsmen in the Canadian Valley. Lone Wolf led several hundred attackers. the defenders repulsed the assaults after a bold dash to a saloon for ammunition.
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United Press
Adobe Walls
Texas
Lone Wolf
Canadian Valley
Here
Girl 15 Dies After Ball Game Injury in Johnstown
Margaret Miller aged 15 was struck by a batted baseball during a game in Johnstown Pennsylvania and died several hours later from a brain hemorrhage. The Associated Press reported the incident as authorities investigated the accident.
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Associated Press
Johnstown
Margaret Miller
Arnold Driving Steers 1400 Head Toward Romero Pasture
B S Arnold moves 1400 head of steers from his Palo Duro ranch south of Amarillo to pasture near Romero by the New Mexico line west of Dalhart. Saturday specials list graded fruits and vegetables at the High School Fruit Stand at 1209 Polk.
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Arnold
Romero
B. S. Arnold
Palo Duro Canyon
Amarillo
New Mexico Line
Dalhart
Polk
Two picnickers drown in Arkansas streams
Two picnickers died in Arkansas near Van Buren. Henry Morae, 16, was found in a small creek after swimming. Theodore Smith, 9, drowned when he slipped from a companion’s back in a quarry pool. his body was not recovered. Ambulance contacts listed.
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Associated Press
van Buren
Ark
Henry Morae
Theodore Smith
Corn Prices Jump on New Reports and Predictions
Chicago reports show corn prices rising nearly seven cents a bushel with prices closing near their highs. Government data indicated a 212 percent increase in pork production year over year amid fears of crop disaster.
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Chicago
Race to Hawaii Air Flight Sparks West Coast Preparations
Oakland and San Francisco amid tense prep as Lt Lester Maitland and Lt Albert Hegenberger ready the 2408 mile non stop flight from Oakland to Honolulu. General Mason Patrick draws questions about joining the journey while Richard Grace aims for Honolulu to mainland. Ernest L Smith conducts preliminary tests at Bay Farm Island as efforts intensify across Crissy Field and Ha waii fields.
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Ty United Arena
Oakland Airport
San Leandro Bay
Oakland Field
Lester J. Maitland
Albert FP. Hegenberger
Crissy Field
Ernest J. Smith
Smith Camp
Prowa
San Francisco
Mason Patrick
Army Air Corps
Albert Negenberger
Honolulu
Patrick
Army
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Richard Grace
Chasy Field
Albert F.iegenberger
Fokker
Monolalu
Richard Grave
Los Angeles
Ernest L. Smith
Air Mail
Oakland Municipal
Bay Farm Island
Negro sprinter outpaces officer after theft arrest
Joe Scott, a Black man, unofficially breaks the 220 yard dash record then escapes custody at a police station. Detective Bob Morris pursued through streets and alleys but the suspect, linked to auto parts theft, remained at large as Doug Hammond and officers observed.
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Joe Scott
Bob Morris
Scott
Morris
Doug Hammond
Hammond
Morrin
Responsibility for Pen Mutiny Object of Trial
At Lansing Kansas on June 27 a trial of fifty convicts led by R H Hudspeth deputy warden began over the mutiny at the Kansas State penitentiary. The men held 428 prisoners underground for more than 80 hours before a riot split the group and the others surrendered. The state board of administration will investigate after responsibility is fixed and punishment issued.
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Lansing
Kans
Kansas State Penitentiary
R. H. Hudspeth
State Board of Administration
Oklahoma Sheriff Escorts Noted Bank Robber to Oklahoma
Matthew Kimes the Oklahoma outlaw captured in Flagstaff was spirited to Oklahoma by Sheriff John Russell and a small escort. Dooley and a woman identified as Mrs Kady were arrested with Kimes and accompanied the group east by automobile. A possible stop at Amarillo to add deputies was planned though not confirmed.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Matthew Kimes
Oklahoma
Coconini County
John Russell
Okmulgee
Ray Dooley
H. G. Kady
Kimes
J. S. Hill
M. L. Larimore
Kady
Amarillo
Texas
Compton
Muskogee
Dooley
Doc’ Pardee
Prescott
Arizona
Globe
Rim
G. H. Kady
Dodge City
Kansas
Weat
Tilden Wins Semi Final Spot At Wimbledon
American star William Tilden defeats Jacques Brugnon in four sets to reach the Wimbledon singles semi finals after a rain interrupted match in London. Wills and Ryan advance in women's doubles with a straight set victory at the championships.
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Associated Press
Wimbledon
England
William T. Tilden
Jacques Brugnon
Helen Wills
Elizabeth Ryan
B. C. Covell
G. St. Sterry
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Star Company
Arthur Brisbane
America
Mr Brisbane
the Prince of Wales
Byrd
Rodman Wannamaker
Pacific
Fialo
Trip
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Richard E. Byrd
James Kimball
Newfoundland
Ireland
United Areas
Richard Byrd
New England
Atlantic
Lloyd Bertaud
Chamberlin
Rome
Paris
DR. Truett
U.S
Washington
NAVY
Arkansas
Blackburn
Griggs Ambulance
Amarillo Hotel
Panhandle
United Prew
Negro
Cop
Flagstaff, Arizona
Okla
Sheriff's Department
Cort
Kimen
Vlagetatf
Kimea
Tilden
Manney Printing Co
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