Probers Seek Mexican Plot Evidence Against Oil Magnates
Brookhart committee to hear first witnesses next week in Washington. Estaban Cantu, former governor of Baja California, is to be subpenaed to discuss alleged U.S. backing and arms shipments across the Mexican border. Evidence centers on E L Doheny Harry F Sinclair and Albert B Fall aiding revolutions with officials in Washington.
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Washington
E. L. Doheny
Harry F. Sinclair
Albert B. Fall
Brookhart Committee
Daugherty
Wheeler
Montana
Estaban Cantu
Lower
California
Cantu
Man Drowns After Prolonged Struggle With Blanco River
San Marcos Texas March 8 A Coast Guard unit report details how CO V Wood and A I Howland clung to a cable for over three hours when their boat was swept over an isolated dam on the Blanco river They both fought the currents before Howland reached the bank and Wood disappeared beneath the swirling waters.
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Unitd Press
San Marcos
Tex
Blanco River
Here
CO. V. Wood
Wood
A. I. Howland
Howland
New York Central Head Killed Falls From Horse
Alfred H. Smith, 62, president of the New York Central lines, died in a hospital at 6:30 p.m. after his horse shied in Central Park and threw him, breaking his neck. Smith had led the railroad since 1914 after a long career starting as a messenger boy in 1879 and serving in World War I under McAdoo.
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United Press
New York
Alfred H. Smith
New York Central Lines
Inuries
Central Park
Smith
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Cleveland
McAdoo
Mediation Offered by Guatemala Nicaragua and El Salvador in Honduras Crisis
Guatemala Nacaranga and Salvador announce they will offer mediation in Honduras bloodshed. The United States may be invited to join and provide moral support as the three nations issue an official statement.
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Guatemala
Nacaranga
Salvador
Honduras
United States
Aerial Equipment Planned for Tri-State Fair Grounds
The War Department may provide an airplane and hangar for the Tri State fair grounds to be used by the Amarillo national guard unit. Reports indicate new plans to place similar equipment at every available air field in the United States.
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United States War Department
Tri- State Fair Grounds
Amarillo
Five Convicts Escape From Blue Ridge State Farm Near Houston
Five Mexican convicts escaped from the Blue Ridge state farm eighteen miles from Houston late today. They were working in a field north of the camp. About ten days earlier, twenty seven Mexicans escaped and most were recaptured. officials do not believe today’s escape involves those earlier escapees.
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Houston
Blue Ridge State Farm
Reed repudiated by Missouri Democrats
Missouri Democrats in county conventions repudiated Senator James A. Reed as a favorite son candidate for president. Most delegations were uninstructed or opposed. some backed Woodrow Wilson and Ed A. Glenn cited MerAdoo opposition. Only ten of 113 county delegations were expected to approve Reed.
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United Press
Kansas City
Missouri
James A. Reed
Reed
Woodrow Wilson
A. Glenn
William G. MerAdoo
Tri-State Fair Bond Drive Gains Momentum
The Tri-State Fair bond campaign grows as subscriptions exceed goals. About 73 000 dollars in bonds aimed, backed by fair grounds worth 78 000 dollars and purchased by Santa Fe employees and local firms. Six American Business Club committees assist in selling tomorrow.
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Santa Fe
R. O. Greener
Pearl S. Lair
Woolworth Tea Cent
Ben Burkett
Amarillo
Williams, Cartwright & Duniven
McIlroy Market
J. H. Harris & Son
City Drug Store
Austin Drug Store
Amarillo Second Hand Co
Green Bros
Magnolia Petroleum Co
City Light & Water Co
Amarillo Daily News
the Dempster Co
Amarillo Daily Globe
Amarillo Evening Post
Blackburn Brothers
Ray Bynum
American Business Club
Plant breeders board elects Humbert chair and McDonald treasurer
The plant breeder examiners board meeting in Austin on March 8 organized by electing Dr. E. P. Humbert of A and M College as chairman and R. E. McDonald chief entomologist of the state agriculture department as secretary-treasurer.
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Austin
Tex
E. P. Humbert
A. & M. College
R. E. McDonald
State Department of Agriculture
Coolidge Urges Congress To Focus On Legislation
President Coolidge told White House correspondents at the annual banquet that Congress should devote itself to its constitutional function of legislating. He stressed the three branches of government and defense of the U S Constitution. Attorney General Daugherty sat nearby as the ouster drive loomed and he commented on the presidency and the inquiry into recent scandals.
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Washington
Congress
Coolidge
White House
Daugherty
E. S. Rochester
McLean
Francis T. Homer
Baltimore
Palm Beach
Homer
Wiley
Wiley At Your House,”’ Instead of “White House
Bennett
Curtis
Masses pay respects to departing archbishops
In New York 5000 Catholics from all walks of life gathered to bid farewell to Archbishop Hayes and Archbishop Mandelin as they sailed aboard the Berengaria bound for Rome to be elevated to the Cardinalate. About 3000 knelt in line to salute them before departure. The prelates said the honor reflects the American people of their dioceses.
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New York
Hayes
Mandelin
Chicago
Rome
Mutiny Breaks Out in Irish Free State Army
Dublin reports a mutiny at Templemore barracks County Tipperary as soldiers resent demobilization orders. The outbreak spurred military activity across Southern Ireland while the Free State government ordered army cars to round up the mutineers.
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United Press
Dublin
Irish Free State Army
Templemore Barracks
County Tipperary
Ireland
Free State
Templemore
Mid-Continent Crude Oil Prices Rise Across Field
Dallas dispatch reports a general advance in crude oil prices today in the Mid-continent field covering Kansas Texas and Oklahoma. Magnolia and Prairie Oil and Gas led gains from five to 25 cents per barrel with other companies following.
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Dallas
Mid-continent
Kansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Magnolia and Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Candler Jury Deadlocked in $100,000 Suit
Atlanta jury in Mrs. Clyde Byfield vs Walter Candler found hopeless deadlock after being ordered to bed shortly after midnight. The suit alleges an attack during a voyage to Europe.
Mohammedan Leader Hafid Shaekrel Bey Dies in Berlin
Hafid Shaekrel Bey, Berlin's Mohammedan leader, died of a heart stroke caused by excitement over the caliph's expulsion from Turkey.
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Berlin
Hafid Shaekrel Bey
Turkey
Weather Forecast Confirms Snowfall Then Warmer Sunday
The weather man predicted snow last night and it arrived. Officials say conditions will improve with Sunday forecast for fair skies and warmer temperatures.
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Wall
Globe Carrier System Explained for Subscribers
The Globe outlines its carrier plan where each carrier boy owns his route and handles collections. The program aims to improve service and financial benefits for boys, with no Globe-employed collectors. Starting Monday, each carrier will use a double-toned whistle when tossing papers. call 2611 for missed deliveries or complaints.
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Globe
Home Life Of Wilson Reveals Warm Family Ties
The article contrasts Woodrow Wilson public and private personas, noting his stern political focus yet a simple, congenial home life at Princeton and the White House. It describes close family bonds, extended relatives visiting, and festive gatherings around holidays and birthdays.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Wilsons
Princeton
White House
Anglo Russian Conference Session Planned This Month
London reports a preliminary Anglo Russian conference meeting set for late March with Premier Ramsay MacDonald to preside. The Sunday Express notes the session will open in the capital during the month.
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London
Sunday Express
Ramsay MacDona
Seven Burned in Refinery Fire at Atlantic Plant
A massive explosion and ensuing blaze at the Atlantic Refining company plant in Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania injured seven workers, one fatally likely, with damages seen around 150000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze through the afternoon.
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Mount Pleasant
Penn
Atlantic Refining Company
Principal in oil probe not yet identified
Washington March 8 The senate oil committee failed to identify the principal in the McLean telegrams. Bennett says Curtis is the principal while Curtis denies it. The panel remains unsatisfied and cannot draw further light. Major reveals McLean and two aides visited Atlantic City before Fall testified about a 190,000 loan.
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The
Senate Oil Committee
Ira E. Bennett
Edward B. McLean
Washington Post
Senator Curtis
Kansas
Senate
Curtis
Bennett
John F. Major
McLean
Atlantic City
Albert B. Fall
Fall
Former Clara Hamon Eludes Search In Teapot Dome Probe
Mrs. John W. Gorman formerly Clara Smith Hamon evaded detectives in Los Angeles while a ranch hold story kept her away. Washington dispatches report she could corroborate Leonard Wood Jr. regarding Jake Hannon offering nomination for Gen. Leonard Wood if named interior secretary.
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Los Angeles
John W. Gorman
Clara Smith Hamon
Teapot Dome
Gorman
Washington
Leonard Wood, Jr
Jake Hannon
Oklahoma
Leonard Wood
Hannon
Interior
Naval Aviator Sets New Seaplane Speed Record
Miami Florida March 8 Lieut Vernon Grant of Gulfport Mississippi Navy wrestler set a new American seaplane speed record at 117.1 miles per hour winning the Corliss marine trophy race of 124.27 miles Grant flew a navy scout plane to add fifteen miles to the previous 102 mph record set by Boatsw ain E R Rebera at San Diego on June 17 1923 He completed the course in 1 hour 4 minutes 11 seconds Tom Sprague Lima Ohio was second in 1 hour 12 minutes 39 seconds ahead of Lieut Murphy of Poston by twenty seconds in third place
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Miami
Fla
Vernon Grant
Gulfport
Miss
Grant
E. R. Rebera
San Diego
Cal
Tom Sprague
Lima
Ohio
Murphy
Poston
Holloman Guilty in DWI Case Faces Fine and Jail
A district court jury found J. R. Holloman guilty of driving a motor car while intoxicated. The verdict imposes a sentence of 10 days in the county jail and a $100 fine.
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J. R. Holloman
Federal Agents Move In On School Liquor Ring
Federal authorities searched for evidence against bootleggers said to be supplying liquor to high school students in Dallas. Reports say students invaded school parties while intoxicated from check beer, leading to an arrest of a black man and implicating others.
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Dallas
Tex
House Acts to Learn Accused Men Names
The House moved to reveal the names of two congressmen named in charges before a Chicago grand jury after Attorney General Daugherty refused to disclose them. A five member judiciary sub committee will study means to obtain the names, with a report expected Monday. The refusal sparked calls to compel Daugherty to name the accused.
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Washington
House
Chicago
Daugherty
Greek Republic Likely as Cabinet Resigns in Athens
In Athens on March 8 a cabinet led by Premier Carantaris resigned under army pressure. The national assembly is set to meet midweek to consider dethroning the Glucksburg dynasty and proclaiming a republic. Regent Admiral Condoutotis will seek republican leadership to form a new government. Venizelos signals he will not run if a republic is proclaimed.
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United Press
Athens
Carantaris
National Assembly
Glucksburg
George
Roumania
Condoutotis
M. Papanstassiou
Venizelos
Belling New Physical Director At U I Iowa
Paul Belling of the University of Illinois was elected professor of physical education at the University of Iowa succeeding Howard Jones who recently resigned. He will head physical education for men and women and direct varsity athletics. A head football coach will be elected within a few days. The position is an innovation at the school.
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Iowa City
Paul Belling
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
Howard Jones
Belling
Pidis
Bank Holdup Near Roanoke State Bank Sparks Chase
Three bandits held up the Roanoke State bank in Kansas City Missouri, taking $1000 in currency and fleeing in a car. Two escaped while one was captured after a crash involving another vehicle. The arrested man identified himself as Clarence Cravens of Kansas City Kansas.
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Kansas City
Roanoke State Bank
Clarence Cravens
Kan
Negro Slayer Killed During Jail Transfer in Texas
Houston Shaw, a Black man who confessed to killing James Whitten, a storekeeper in Texarkana, was shot and killed by a deputy sheriff near Dekalb, Texas while being returned to jail. Shaw allegedly attempted to escape, prompting the deputy to shoot.
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Texarkana Ark
Houston Shaw
James Whitten
Dekalb
Texas
Liberty
Fire Rages in Utah Mine 72 Entombed in Explosion
Castlegate Utah March 8 United Press reports fire broke out in Utah mine No 2 entombing 172 men after a series of explosions. Rescue efforts stalled by heavy smoke gas and debris. Deadly gas pours forth as air vents are shattered and workers race to reach the entombed men.
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United Press
Castlegate
Utah
Utah Mine No. 2
Fce
Poincare Defeated Over Economy Plan In Senate
Paris March report says Premier Poincare faced defeat as the senate finance commission rejected his decree based plan to cut one million francs in economies. The franc fell to one sixth of its normal value, leaving Poincare in a position near resignation.
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Paris
Poincare
Senate Commission On Finance
Sadler Freed In Slaying Trial In Groesbeck
Bert Sadler acquitted by a jury in Groesbeck of the murder of farmer Sam J. Webb. Webb was shot and killed at Sadler’s home last November, according to court reports from Texas.
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Sadler
Groesbeck
Tex
Bert Sadler
Sam J. Webb
Webb
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