Amundsen Arctic Rescue Efforts and Western News
Reports from Boston and Oslo detail the MacMillan Arctic relief plan if Amundsen remains missing. Oslo dispatches note two days of uncertainty about Capt Raald Amundsen and his air team’s pole expedition amid improving arctic weather conditions.
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United Press
Boston
MacMillan
Arctic
Amundsen
Py United Press
Oslo
Norway
Raald Amundsen
Pole
Lincoln Ellsworth
Weather details and battery service ad fragment
Sunday fall forecast and yesterday's temperatures noted with a high of 90 and low of 54 from last year. An incomplete ad for Prompt Battery Service Exide Battery station at 276 appears alongside.
Devastating Japan Quake Kills Hundreds and Fires Spread
A massive earthquake in the Kansai region near Oaika destroys villages and the hot springs town Kinosaki. Fires sweep the area as bridges and mines collapse and foreign deaths are feared. A second quake later jolts Tokyo, triggering widespread panic but limited damage there.
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Oaika
Japan
Kansai
Kinosaki
Two New Smallpox Cases Reported In Amarillo District
Dr. A H Lindsay reports two new smallpox cases Saturday afternoon on North Taylor near the original outbreak location. He warns of numerous exposures and urges immediate vaccination, even by force if needed. The item also notes Amarillo High School’s 1925 graduates will hear a baccalaureate sermon at Central Presbyterian Church at 11 AM delivered by Dr Thomsen, with class exercises and commencement addresses planned in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Lindsay
City Healith
North Taylor
Lindsay
Amarillo High School
Central Presbyterian
Drowned as Turkish Steamer Keriman Sinks in Black Sea
Constantinople May 22 Forty four persons drowned when the Turkish steamer Keriman sank in the Black Sea near the Bosphorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Sea
Constantinople
Keriman
Bosphorus
Politician Held on Bribery Charge in Shepherd Jury Case
Chicago May 2 State's attorney Robert Crowe pursued a broad jury and witness tampering plot claim in the Shepherd case. James Callan a ward politician was held on $2500 bond after Phillip Barry identified him as approaching for service on the Shepherd jury. Barry testified about the conversation leading to Callan's charge. jury selection continued with four sworn in and completion expected after next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Chicago
Robert B. Crowe
William Dpd
Shepherd
Billy McClintock
Crowe
James C. Callan
Callan
Phillip J. Barry
Barry
Gas Explosion Kills Two in Versailles Kentucky
Versailles Kentucky May 23 A gas explosion killed two persons and injured 25 with several expected to die. A building was wrecked and nearby houses rocked. A first aid call was sent to Lexington for doctors and ambulances. American Warehouse company Tire merchandise service phone 101.
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Versailles
Lexington
Mojica to Return for Panhandle Dates in June
Promoter Prof Emil F L Myers authorizes return engagement for Mexican tenor Jose Mojica after wide Amarillo demand. Mojica will perform in Plainview, Lubbock, and Amarillo with concerts slated for June 2 in Plainview, June 3 in Lubbock, and June 6 in Amarillo at popular prices from 1 to 2.20 dollars.
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Emil FL Myers
Don Jose Mojica
Moniepal
Myers
Mojica
Ayer
Panhandle
Menxican
Platoview
Lubbock
Ottings Visit Griggs Then Head to Shriners Meet
Mr. and Mrs. A. Otting of Austin have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. Griggs and left today by rail for Los Angeles to attend the Shriners convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Otting
Austin
E. Griggs
Los Angeles
Shriners
Grain Men Elect Amarillo Dealer President
Harry K. Kearns of Amarillo was elected president of the Texas Grain Dealers association at the closing session. Houston will host the 1926 convention. Other officers named include First Vice President R. L. Cole and Second Vice President R. H Wagenfeuder. H. B. Dorsey was re-elected secretary treasurer. New directors are G. J. C Mytinger, Victor Davidson, and G E Kranz. Sen. Earl B. Mayfield spoke at the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Fort Worth
Harry K. Kearns
Amarillo
Texas Grain Dealers Association
Houston
R. L. Cole
Krum
R. H Wagenfeuder
New Braunfels
H. B. Dorsey
G. J. C Mytinger
Wichita Falls
Victor Davidson
Galveston
G E Kranz
Earl B. Mayfield
Movie Giants Pledge 25 Million to Battle Independent Producers
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer raises 25.6 million defense fund to counter independent exhibitors and producers. Louis B Mayer vows to use every cent to force showings of hits in cities boycotted by independents and to build competitive theaters.
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Movie Company
United
Los Angeles
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Milwaukee
Louis BR. Mayer
Mayer
Globe to Stage Another Get Acquainted Party
The Globe sponsors a second get acquainted meeting at Buchanan Street Methodist Church North Amarillo Thursday night at 8 o clock. The event promises old fashioned fun with entertainment and brief speeches. Following the meeting church ladies will serve refreshments as civic club members welcome all Amarillo residents.
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GLOBE
Buchanan Street Methodist Church
North
Amarillo
Mission Coffee Shop and Amarilco Hotel Featured in Local Ads
E. P. Hubbard, Steinway piano. The Coffee Shop at the Amarilco Hotel proclaims famous for food. If you want pictures visit the Mission. Mission Coffee Shop at 315 Polk Street promotes dining and viewing opportunities.
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Amarilco Hotel
Mission Coffee Shop
Polk Street
Avery Turner Remains Dedicated Santa Fe Rail Pioneer
Avery Turner marks fifty years with the Santa Fe railroad, beginning May 23, 1875 in Granada Colorado as a laborer. He rose through roles from brakeman to yardmaster and freight conductor, later becoming land and tax commissioner of the western division. A celebrated railroad figure, he will be honored Monday night at Harvey House for half a century of service.
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Santa Fe General Office
Avery Turner
Santa Fe
Granada
Colo
Western Division
Turner
United States
Harvey House
Santa Fe Railroad
Quincy
Cornell University
Etnie
Mr. Turner
Mississippi
Missouri
Erie Railroad
Pullman Company
New Mexico
Colorado
A. A. Robinson
The
Las Animas
Pueblo
Newton
Kaw
la Junta
Trinidad
Middle West Shivers After Sweltering Storm
May 23 report details a dramatic weather upheaval across the Middle West. Heat records collapsed to frigid levels within hours as Minnesota and North Dakota towns faced storms, cattle losses, telegraph lines down, and widespread property damage estimated from 400000 to over 1000000 dollars. Six people were injured.
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Middle West
Minon
Duluth
Minn
Minnesota
Michigan
St. Paul. Minn
North Dakota
State Labor Meet Opens Here Monday
The twenty eighth annual Texas State Federation of Labor convention opens Monday at 10 a.m. in Municipal auditorium with officials like Flynn of Amarillo and Herman Ketchel of Denison, plus city welcome by Mayor Rigins. Delegates head to a week of events including theater parties, a buffalo barbecue, roping exhibition, and memorial services.
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Texas
Feds
Flynn
Central Labor Union
Amarillo
R. Thomson
Lee Rigins
George H. Slater
Texas State Federation of Labor
Herman Ketchel
Denison
Col Barnest O. Thompson
Business Sesson
Mission
Deandi
Ea Canyon
Bivins Ranch
JV Ranch
Fair
Painters Close Conference Elect Officers In Amarillo Meeting
The State Conference of Painters wrapped up a three day session naming Houston as next year’s site for the gathering the first Thursday in November and electing officers led by president Jack Banta of San Antonio and second vice president F W Trent of Amarillo The body divided its funds set districts and noted good state employment while paying tribute to Samuel Gompers A banquet and dance followed at the W O W ball with 350 attendees hosted by the Woman’s Auxiliary to Painters Local 770.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conference of Painters
Houston
F. W. Trent
Amarillo
Jack Banta
San Antonio
C. [. Camp
Brownwood
Sam Doherty
Dallas
C. H. Hughes
C. H. Thomason
el Paso
Camp
State Legislative Board
Samuel Gompers
State Federation of Labor
Lee
W. O. W. Ball
E. Rollins
Painters Union
Toaatmaster
Lloyd Fletcher
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Ontario
Canadian
Tennessee
William Jennings Bryan
Darwin
Riday
London
Buckingham Court
George
Prince of Wales
John J. Sullivan
Sullivan
William Fiie
Roy Fenix
Fiie
Explorer
Thare
King’s Bay
Spitzbergen
Haak
Hammer
Raold Amundsen
W. H. Moffatt
United States Navy Air Forces
Brisbane
Charlie Hoover
International Life
BY Moto Takata
Eign
Tokio
Island
R. Thomsen
Dy Thomsen
Gheorge J. Nunn
W. A McIntosh
Seorace
Phone 101
Plainview
Rhodes Brothers Auto Top Shop
State Association
New York
E. P. Hubbard
Steinway Plano
Las Vegas
Painters
Amarillo Hotel
the Panhandle
Williams Sign Co
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