Radical politics and big business in 1925 era press debate
The article critiques New York radicals at a Metropolitan Opera event, contrasts wealth and power with ordinary citizens, and notes massive financial moves by Dillon Read. It colors the scene with social class imagery and calls for economic supremacy through large-scale enterprise. It references Judge Gary, Rockefellers, Ford, and international contrasts, ending with a commentary on autocracy versus democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarance Dillon
Dillon, Read and Company
Dodge Motor Business
Europe
Judge Gary
Steel Company
Mr. Rockefellers
Henry Ford
Weather forecast silent on a cool Tontgnt day
The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions with tomorrow expected to be fair and warmer. Amarlo's official thermometer today peaked at 61 and dipped to 82 by 1 o'clock, compared with 66 and 47 a year ago. Charlie Hoover, International Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tribesmen attack French zones in Morocco conflict
In Fez, Morocco on May 4, Riffian tribesmen invaded the French zone. Marshal Lyautey travels closer to operations as French outposts fall and a pontoon bridge attempt is repelled. Abd-el-Krim aims to provoke wider rebellion while French forces plan reinforced defense and counteroffensives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fez
Morocco
Marshal Lyautey
Ouergia
Abd-el-Khiwa
Ouergha
Pex
Yautey
Oneregha
Shd-el-Krim
Abd-el- Krim
Tez
Potter County Oil Well On Swab At Noon
Potter County's War rick No 1 oil well in the northeast corner of Potter County was placed on the swab at noon today for a twenty four hour test to determine actual production. Officials expect the discovery to spur new development closer to Amarillo as preliminary estimates suggest a hundred barrel potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Amarillo Oil Company
Warrick No. 1
Amarillo
Presert
George Thomas on Trial for Hold-Up with Firearm
George Thomas is being tried in district court on robbery with firearms charges. He and companion Finis Pond were arrested weeks ago for a pistol point theft from a man in Amarillo. A severance was granted and Pond may face trial tomorrow. Both men are wanted in Wichita Falls on hijacking charges after this case concludes.
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George Thomas
Thomas
Finis Pond
Amarillo
Pond
Wichita Falls
Goodyear II Balloon Victor in National Elimination Race
Goodyear II won the national elimination balloon race starting from Rosecrans field near Saint Joseph Missouri. Van Orman landed near Reform Alabama after 38 hours in the air to claim a chance to race internationally and win the Litchfield cup and $1000. Captain Honeywell and Herbert Thaden faced disqualification for delaying starts. a committee decision could adjust placements. Honeywell disputed the referee's ruling saying high winds kept his S-16 craft nonfunctional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Orman
Goodyear
Rosecrans
Ala
Hl. J. Honeywell
van Orman
Honeywell
Lambert
Herbert V. Thaden
Thaden
William J. Flood
Army
Incendiary theory in Cedar Grove church fire probe
Investigators in Cedar Grove probe possible arson in a Baptist church fire that destroyed the building. Several men linked to a local flogging ring are church members. A. C. Stewart has testified in a related conspiracy case and faces threats against Rev. Roy Collum, the church pastor.
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Shreveport
Cedar Grove
A. C. Stewart
W. E. Miller
W. C. Oliver
John Barlow
Stewart
Roy Collum
U S Revenue Fleet Mobilizes for Liquor War Action
Atlantic seaboard units including the coast guard ships Gresham Se neca and Mohave gather at Station Island New York May 1 for a new war on rum runners off New Jersey to Connecticut. The fleet numbers over fifty vessels and marshal motor craft 10 to 60 feet long. They will engage with shoot first and investigate later on suspected rum-runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guards
Atlantic Seaboard
Gresham
Seneca
Mohave
Station Island
Waf
Rans
New Jersey
International Council of Women Opens Quadrennial Meeting
Delegates from 62 nations gather in Washington for the quinquennial International Council of Women convention. Lady Aberdeen and Secretary Hoover will address the opening, with war-time foreign delegations and committee meetings shaping resolutions amid controversy over League of Nations propaganda claims.
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International Council
Washington
Associated Press
International Council of Women
Norway
Lady Aberdeen
Hoover
Action 4
Sevial
League of Unions
New York
Eecanve
League
Philip Northmore
United States Council
SANDSUCKER CAPTAIN'S BODY RECOVERED
The Kelley Island sand sucker near Point Pelee sank after overturning in Lake Erie. Captain William G. Stackford died in the pilot house. Eight crewmen still missing as rescuers, aided by fishermen, continue search amid heavy seas and breakers.
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Associated Pi Se
Detroit
Point Pelee
Kelly Island
Lake Erie
Wiliam G. Stackford
Kelley Island
Alanreed stockman J S Hill dies in Amarillo hospital
J S Hill 39 a stock man from Alanreed Texas died at a local hospital at 4 39 this morning. Griggs Undertaking prepared the body and sent it to Alanreed by Rock Island at 1 25 this afternoon. Funeral services will be at the Presbyterian church in Alanreed Tuesday afternoon with burial under Woodman of the World auspices.
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J. S. Hill
Alanreed
Tex
Griggs Undertaking Company
Rock Island
Ie Tresbyterian Church
Alaneed
Woodman of the World
Peace Must Come Before U S Aid Says Ambassador
Longdon May 4 The American ambassador Alanson J. Thoughton told a distinguished London audience including the prime minister that peace based on goodwill must be reestablished in Europe or American assistance for reconstruction and monetary aid would cease. The remarks, coming after his visit to the United States and talks with President Coolidge, were viewed as reflecting Washington policy and widely regarded as a major dispatch from London.
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Longdon
Alanson J. Thoughton
Grea Britain
Pace
Europe
Gertam
United Stat
Coolidge
America
Court O St. James
Washington
Sikes Ties Course Record At Country Club
Walter Sikes shot a 70 at the Country Club to tie the course record. He defeated Pog Greenhill in the club self tournament despite windy conditions and a five stroke handicap.
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Sikes
Walter Sikes
Pog Greenhill
Greenhill
Cy Crume
Street Car Operator Wins Bit with Bandit
Houston May 4 J W Lindley street car operator battled a 17 year old bandit at midnight Sunday after two shots to his left arm and a forehead gunfight. Lindley wrestled the weapon from the youth and fired the remaining shells into the fleeing assailant. Police found the wounded youth four blocks away in a vacant house with a slim chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
J. W. Lindley
Lindley
Debs Speech Draws 17,000 at Workmen's Circle Meet
Police cleared Madison Square Garden area as 10,000 protesters packed streets around the venue after 17,000 listened to Eugene V. Debs open a Workmen's Circle convention. Debs urged workers to show patriotism and join the international labor movement to end war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Free New York
Madison Square Garden
Eugene V. Debs
Workmen's Circles
United States
Workers of the
International Labor Movement
Amarillo Boosters Lead West Texas Convention Parade
Amarillo supporters dominate the 1926 West Texas Chamber of Commerce event at Mineral Wells with a 100 percent Panhandle show of force. Lubbock, Abilene, and San Antonio vie for 1926 meeting status as crowds pack Oak Street to cheer the Amarillo banner and parade led by Toney Chisum.
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Amarillo
Mineral Wells
Aene
Tex
Panhandle
West
Abilene
Sanntonio
Toney
Memphis
Paul James
Canyon
Mubdock
Plainview
Crashby Stop
Rails and
Test
Armarillo
Chisuni
Avatarillo
Amarilllo
Oak Street
Col
Ernest Thompson
Toney Chisum
Bill Adams
Guy Saunders
O. V. Vernon
George Mageard
Roy Culham
Johnston
Mike Hollander
Mike
Mr. Adams
Babe Warren
Hardware dealers gather for annual Panhandle convention
The sixteenth annual Panhandle hardware and supplement dealers convention opens in Amarillo with 140 attendees. J T Crawford urges active participation and cooperation while FA Heitman of Houston speaks on industry changes and service emphasis. Rivers Peterson cites ethics code urging dealers to reject questionable promotions and protect community interests. A banquet at the Amarillo hotel tonight with more sessions tomorrow featuring J D Martin of Bryan.
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Hidio- Wiel
Panhandle T Hardware and Supplement Dealers
Association
Clifford Thompson
Crawford
FA. Heitman
Houston
National HardWare Jobbers Association
Rivers Peterson
Peterson
National Association
Board of City Development
Amarillo
J. D. Martin of
Bryan
Texas Hardware and Implement Association
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Japan
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Inge
Kaiser
Bismarck
Brisbane
Charlie Hoover
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Kitty Schoenbur
Kitty Schoenborn
Katherine Wolff
Philadelphia
Baron Eugene Av Rothschild
Count Scchoenvorn
Amarillo Hotel
the Panhandle
Goodyear II
American Warehouse Company
U. S. Revenue
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Ecticut
L. $. Hill
Alanreed Stockman
Amarillo Ih Tete
Houghton
Bandit
Mr. Debs
Wall Street
Thompson
Chisum
Mike and
Bill Star
Bill Goodloe
Lubbock
Post
Weatherford
J. T. Moore
Moore-Poston
Moore
Moore- Poston
J. N. Riges
J. T. Crawford
Pampa
O. C. Watson
Clarendon
R. A. Over
Inmanpolis
W. F Witt
Roswell
Henry George
Portales
M. P. Carr
Fort Summer
E. F. Hardin
F. 1
Dallas
H. C. Gentry
J. H. Riggs
G. C. Durham
Lorenzo
B. Sherrod
8. Prosson
Hereford
D. K. Hickman
Miami
J. Hansen
Guymon
R. M. Moore
B. F. Jones
Sinton
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