Clews Point to Cultured Kidnaper in Franks Case
Chicago police and the coroner linked the kidnapping murder of 14 year old Robert Franks to a cultured assailant. A ransom letter was received and a pair of small horn rim spectacles found near the body may identify the killer. Witnesses at Harvard school described a gray automobile seen near the boy as he left the grounds.
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Chicago
Robert Franks
Jacob Franks
Franks
Harvard
Michael Hughes
Samuel A. Ettelson
City Corporation
Hughes
Irvin Hartman
Robert
Irvin
Richard P. Williams
Thomas Skillman
Skillman
Matt Kirk Mitchell
Williams
Mitchell
Blanchard Wins Ladies Spring Golf Championship
Mrs Guion Blanchard defeated Mrs C M McCullough in the finals of the annual Women's Spring Golf tournament at Amarillo Country Club to claim the Avery Turner silver loving cup for one year. A large crowd watched a hotly contested final. Mrs Avery Turner did not compete this season. Mrs Arnold defeated Mrs Miles Bivins in the consolation finals.
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Guion Blanchard
C. M. McCullough
Amarillo Country Club
Avery Turner
Arnold
Miles Bivins
Texas man will confer on boundary objection
Austin Texas May 28 Attorney General W A Keeling left for Washington to confer with the U S Supreme Court on the Oklahoma protest to the Red River boundary report by A A Stiles and A D Kidder commissioners States have thirty days to file objections to the report Final degree in the boundary suit will be entered when approved Keeling will also discuss the 100th meridian boundary dispute between Texas and New Mexico with court officials
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Austin
Tex
W. A. Keeling
Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
State of Oklahoma
Red River
A. A. Stiles
A. D. Kidder
Texas
New Mexico
Bishop of Armagh alarmed by dance wave on Emerald Isle
Dublin May 23 Young Ireland has gone mad on dancing. The Bishop of Armagh after other bishops warns that youth suffers moral impairment from dance houses. Both sexes frequent dances and stay out late amid rising intemperance and more clubs with drinks.
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Amagh
Emerald Isle
Dublin
Ireland
Armagh
Tennessee Goes Over to McAdoo at State Convention
In Nashville the Democratic state convention voted 1300 to 743 to instruct Tennessee’s 24 delegates to back William Gibbs McAdoo at the national convention as long as his name remains in contention. Chicago officials echoed that McAdoo claimed Tennessee’s support signaled his path to the presidency.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
William Gibbs McAdoo
Chicago
Legal Clash Over Testimony in $750000 Amarillo Oil Suit
Nearly all forenoon session focused on admissibility of testimony by Judge J W Crudgington and M C Nobles about a contract between Ranch Creek Oil & Gas Co and Amarillo Oil Co. Ranch Creek seeks to exclude this testimony while Amarillo argues it supports its breach claim. Defense contends Ranch Creek refused to supply gas per contract. Amarillo’s testimony is to finish this afternoon.
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Amarillo Oil Company
Ranch Creek Oil & Gas Company
Ranch Creek Company
J. W. Crudgington
M. C. Nobles
Amarillo Company
Ranch Creek
Joiner
Byts
Posses Seek Slayer After Teacher Murder
In Amherst Maine on May 23 posses scour the woods for the killer of Miss Luise Gerrish a 19 year old village school teacher Her body was found buried in a shallow grave in a pasture with seven buckshot wounds to the breast Her watch and ring are missing after she left to go to the post office Wednesday night.
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Amherst
Luise Gerrish
Cattleman Files Unusual Suit Against Santa Fe
William Wolfe of Quitaque files a damage suit against the Santa Fe railway after a load of thirty-eight cattle he loaded at Kress May 11 was swapped with another shipper’s stock at Wy noka and delivered to Kansas City. Wolfe says he sold cattle in his name for 880 dollars but paid 1112 for the cattle and seeks the railroad to cover the loss.
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William Wolfe
Quitaque
Santa Fe Railway Company
Wolfe
Kansas City
Wynoka
Kress
Mr. Wolfe
Kansas City Commission
Problem of Youth Sermon by Local Pastor
Dr. Herbert W. Virgin of the First Baptist Church will deliver the second sermon in the series The Problem of the Youth at 8 o clock Sunday night.
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Herbert W. Virgin
First Baptist Church
Means Tale Signals Session Tilt in Daugherty Probe
Gaston Means, star witness for the Daugherty committee, faced a tumultuous session as Hiram C. Todd and others sparred over questions. Todd accused of being unfit for his job and defended by the audience as capitol police restored order. Means' claim about missing diaries was called a famous fairy tale by the witness, contradicted by two DOJ agents guarding his home.
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Washington
Gaston B. Méans
Daugherty
Hiram C. Todd
Means
New York
Capitol
Todd
Brookhart
Wheeler
Montana
Department of Justice
Northcutt New Head of American Business Club
Ernest Northcutt was elected president of the American Business Club for six months at a regular Amarillo hotel meeting. New officers include O H Keffer and Paul Speer as vice presidents C H Keeney as treasurer H V Knupp as secretary. New directors are R W Burke R V Cartwright C L A Rockemole A F Klopstein L W Kieffer Roy Britain R L Vineyard and Joe Mobley. W M Adams reported on the trade trip and Amarillo delegation at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. A barbecue will be held in the canyon next Friday afternoon and night. No regular meeting next week.
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Ernest ©. Northcutt
American Business Ute
Amarillo
O. H. Keffer
Paul Speer
C. H. Keeney
H. V. Knupp
R. W. Burke
R. V. Cartwright
C. L. A. Rockemole
A. F. Klops
Shrine special to Kansas City trip urged for Khiva Temple
A train carrying 125 Khiva Temple members to the Imperial Council gathering in Kansas City on June 1 was not fully signed up yesterday but was expected to be assured by tomorrow afternoon. Shrine committees had not reported, and organizers urged members to contribute funds or commit seats before tomorrow night.
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Khiva
Imperial Council of the Shrine of America
Kansas City
Shrine
V. Vernon
U S fliers shorten their visit in Tokio
American Army aviators rounding the world shorten their stay in Tokyo to two days instead of four and will depart for Kushimoto by Tuesday or Wednesday to maintain the speed schedule. They will be hosted by the Japanese minister of war and American officials and organizations during their brief stopover.
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Tokio
Kushimoto
Paris Legion Post 1 Commander Resigns
Paris May 28 H F Buffer Jr resigns as commander of Paris Post No 1 American Legion citing policy differences with national headquarters after the bonus bill passed over President Coolidge veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
H. F. Buffer, Jr
American Legion
Legion
Coolidge
Unsettled weather forecast for Amarillo area tomorrow
The official forecast calls for unsettled and cooler conditions with possible showers across West Texas. Today’s high reached 88 and the low 57, compared to last year’s 75 high and 63 low.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Mayfield Campaign Exposes Klan Ties in 1922 Race
Washington reports testimony in the senate election contest against Senator Earle B. Mayfield. Brother M. G. Mayfield of Terrell testified about campaign involvement and expenses, claiming no Klan contributions and detailing a $9,000 Austin headquarters figure versus a sworn statement suggesting higher costs.
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Washington
Texas
Senate
Earle B. Mayfield
George E. B. Peddy
M. G. Mayfield
Terrell
Tex
Mayfield
Paddy
Austin
Luther Nickels
Peddy
Mayfield Austin
Nickels
Executive Legislative Split on Tax Bill Looms
Washington reports a growing breach between executive and legislative views over a tax reduction bill. Republican leaders back the measure expected to reach a final form approved by senate and house conferees next week. Secretary Mellon opposes the provisions, while the president supported the tax cut.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Mellon
Barbara LaMarr Is Restored To Sacramento Council
Sacramento California May 23 The Women s council lifts its ban on Barbara LaMarr after finding supporting evidence that her quoted remark about vamp roles was misrepresented The report notes she requested a clarification and that an interview had been garbled The item ends with a brief rural tale about a hungry tramp seeking a meal and a sharp quip from a householder
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Women’s Council
Barbara Lamarr
Sacramento
Cal
Sacramento Women’s Council
Miss LaMarr
Prince Named Standout Thrown Rep in Tribune Note
The Chicago Tribune hails the Prince as the most outstanding representative of the Thrown era in a concise, standout tribute.
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Chicago Tribune
Wheeler Exonerated by Senate Vote
The Senate adopted the majority report exonerating Senator Wheeler of Montana of accepting a fee to prosecute oil land claims before the interior department after his election. The vote was 58 to 5 to approve the report, with a separate 56 to 5 vote on exoneration. A Sterling postponement motion failed 22 Republicans to 34 Democrats and 2 Farmer-Labor votes.
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Washington
Senate Today
Wheeler
Montana
Interior Department
Senate
Sterling
South Dakota
Curtis
Kansas
Wadsworth
New York
Warren
Wyoming
Willis
Ohio
Spencer
Missouri
City Work and Sports to Close Boys' Program
Amarillo boys will run city affairs for one hour to learn citizenship and observe officials. Field and Sports day set for 2:30 pm at Elwood Park offers races and events for boys 18 and under with free cats and prizes of at least $2 in each event.
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Amarillo
Elwood Park
Guy C. Saunders
Missouri Pacific seeks control of Texas line
The Missouri Pacific railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to acquire control of the New Orleans Texas and Mexico railroad by purchasing 39,000 shares. It also sought authority to issue 18 million dollars of joint Missouri Pacific and New Orleans Texas and Mexico 7 percent collateral 15 year gold notes.
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Washington
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Orleans, Texas & Mexico
Missouri Pacific
New Orleans
Texas
Mexico
Central Office and Exchange Defined in Texas
The Texas Public Service Information Bureau explains that a central office is where a group of telephone lines are interconnected. A telephone exchange comprises all equipment for providing community telephone service. Small towns may have one central office, while large cities like Dallas and Houston have several central offices linked by trunk lines.
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Texas Public Service Information Bureau
Dallas
Houston
Fort Worth
San Retonio
Dawes Statues Hinted By German Policy Comment
A New Britain Herald note comments offhand that Germany will erect very few statues to Mr. Dawes, reflecting skepticism about commemoration plans.
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Germany
Mr. Dawes
New Britain
Heral
Royal descendant of Hamlet’s line at home on ranch
Prince Erik of Denmark and his bride Frances Lois Booth return from their honeymoon to a pink stucco ranch house in Arcadia California. Reporters mingle with locals as the couple, surrounded by peach trees and 6000 chickens, arrive and remain largely silent as they unload from a small sedan.
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Los Angeles
Prince Erik of
Denmark
Frances Lois Booth
Arcadia
Navy Second in Fighting Strength Behind Britain and Japan
Washington May 23 The American navy is rated second in fighting strength behind Great Britain and Japan in analysis to the house naval committee by Secretary Wilbur The ratio is 6 4 3 for Britain United States and Japan versus the 6 5 3 previously fixed by the Washington arms conference The assessment notes strategic bases affect overall strength
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Washington
Great Britain
Japan
House Naval Committee
Wilbur
United States
Free News From War Propaganda Speaker Urges Free Press
Oklahoma City May 23. Walter Williams of the University of Missouri urged the press to stay free from propaganda and adhere to public service as the World Press congress president spoke to National Editorial association members. He warned law cannot compel truth and called for journalism funded only by the public.
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Oklahoma City
Porson
Walter Williams
School of Journalism
University of Missouri
World Press Congress
National Editorial Association
Dean Williams
Cadena Executed in Huntsville Prison
Frank Cadena of San Antonio, condemned for killing his sister in law, was electrocuted at Huntsville prison at 12:30 this morning. It marked the second execution in 24 hours, following Harle Humphreys who died at 12:35 yesterday. Cadena reportedly faced the chair without emotion.
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Huntsville
Tex
Frank Cadena
San Antonio
Harle Humphreys
Lee Frazier
Falls County
Cadena
Amateurs Reach Texas Semi Finals In Windy Match
Dallas May 23 Al Badger of Dallas Country club advanced to the semi finals by defeating Clarence Hub of Waco six and five in windy conditions. Badger will face Georges Rotan of Houston in the Texas Amateur golf tournament semi final round.
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Dallas
al Badger
Dallas Country Club
Georges Rotan
Houston
Tommy Cochran
Wichita Falls
W. D. Willey
Lakewood Country Club
Clarence Hubby
Waco
Badger
Haived
Supreme Court dismisses Dittemore suit over church board
The Massachusetts Supreme Court dismissed the bill in equity filed by John V. Dittemore seeking recognition as a board member of the First Church of Christ Scientist. Dittemore had claimed illegal removal from the church directors.
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Boston
State Supreme Court Today
John V. Dittemore
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Dittemore
Amarillo Public Meeting Aims Development Revival
Amarillo plans a development revival meeting next Wednesday at 8 16. The public will discuss city growth, water supply, storm sewers, paving to the cemetery, and a possible Class A college. Citizens from Amarillo and nearby areas urged to attend. Canyon representatives may join.
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Amarillo
Col
EB. O. Thompson
Board of City Development
Canyon
Entertainment Budget Drive To Open Thursday
The Board of City Development announces its annual drive for the entertainment budget will begin next Thursday morning. Secretary C V Vernon reports a $4000 budget has supported eighteen months and thirty three conventions. Special committees aim to raise funds quickly for next year’s civic entertainments and avoid further soliciting that year.
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Board of City Development
C. V. Vernon
Texas Press Association
Walsh proposes cash bonus amendment to veterans bill
Washington May 23 Senator Walsh Democrat Massachusetts proposed an amendment to the four day old veterans bonus law substituting cash payments for the existing insurance. He estimated the change could save the government about 1 billion dollars if approved.
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Washington
Walsh
Massachussetts
Bank Robbed Again in Oklahoma Town
Pawhuska Oklahoma May 23 report says Farmers State Bank at Burbank was robbed for the second time in three days by three unmasked men escaping in a gray touring car.
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Pawhuska, Okla
Farmers State Bank
Burbank
Here
Grain Dealers Thank Board After Panhandle Convention
A May 19 letter from J. N. Beasley secretary of the Panhandle Grain Dealers association thanked the Board of City Development for hosting the annual convention. V. Vernon secretary received the note this morning.
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Board of City Development
Panhandle Grain Dealers’ Association
V. Vernon
J. N. Beasley
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