Cosmic rays and presses amid wide talk at Madison
At a Madison meeting of the National Academy of Scientists Dr Millikan was expected to announce a discovery of a new cosmic ray. He discussed measuring the electron and the potential “Millikan ray” while Newton’s gravitation debate raised questions on initial impulses and counter gravitation. President Coolidge praised the press as a safeguard against bigotry and oppression, though the piece notes press servility under pressure.
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National Academy of Scientists
Madison
Wisconsin
Millikan
California
Coolidge
America
Boston Armistice Day Parade Ends With Disruption
In Boston a stormy Armistice Day parade led by self described past grand master Hammond T Fletcher drew protests from Masonry critics. Knights Templar leader Clarence M Dunbar arrived from Providence to verify Fletcher status as chaos erupted on Boston Common with veterans clashing over a peace meeting.
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Associated Press
Boston
Hammond T. Fletcher
Clarence M. Dunbar
Knights Templar
Providence
Fletcher
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Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
W. L. Terhune
Compass Club
Masonic Club of
Tortune
Argonne
Francis von Oy
Harvard
Gulf Refiner J L May Killed in Alamogordo Hunt
J L May manager of the Gulf Refining Company Portales was killed by a hunter in the mountains near Alamogordo on Tuesday afternoon. His body was found near gunowa and burial is set for Friday. He was 44, survived by his widow and two children, a popular Portales businessman and member of the Masons and Shriners.
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Portales
N. M
J. L. May
Gulf Refining Company
Alamogordo
May
Mr. May
Albuquerque Shrine
John M Baxter Named Troy Laundry Superintendent
John M. Baxter of Houston is appointed superintendent of the Troy laundry in New Troy Texas. He has twenty eight years in the trade and has led large Texas plants before joining Troy, which boasts one of the region’s largest equipped facilities. Baxter will reside in New Troy and expresses enthusiasm for the city.
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John M. Baxter
Houston
Troy Laundry
Texas
West
J. N. Vernon
Baxter
Weather forecast and temperatures for the day
The forecast calls for tonight fair and colder and Friday fair. Temperatures ranged today from a high of 68 degrees to a low near 35 degrees with recorded values around 46 at noon and 53 earlier.
Submarine M-1 Missing After Dive Near Start Point
The admiralty reports that the submarine M-1 has not been seen since diving fifteen miles south of Start Point in the Orkney islands this morning. Efforts to locate or communicate with the vessel have failed.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
Start Point
Orkney Islands
Removal of King Tutankhamen mummy begins
Cairo reports the inner coffin of Tutankhamen has been moved from the Pharaoh tomb to Seti II’s nearby tomb for examination. The human shaped coffin bears a painted face believed to resemble the young king. The mummy adheres to the coffin due to ceremonial liquids. Detaching it will take several days of careful work.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Egypt
Tut-ankhamen
Seti II
Methodists Hear School Reports At Northwest Texas Conference
The Northwest Texas conference elected delegates to the general conference with A.L. Moore and L. N. Stuckey among Abilene members. Dr. J. O. Leath praised Texas Women's College student growth while urging endowment funds of 50,000 for Clarendon and McMurry colleges within sixty days to raise their A grade status.
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Methodist Church
A.L. Moore
Abilene
L. N. Stuckey
O. P. Clark
Vernon
J. W Hunt
R. A. Stewart
Sweetwater
J. T. Griswald
Clarendon
E. E. Robinson
Lubrock
W. M. Pearce
D. B. Doak
Sumford
R. BE. Dickenson
Wallas
J. O. Leath
Texas Women’s College
Fort Worth
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Amagillo
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McMurry College
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State Commission On Educational Institutions
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Janior College
Texas
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St Johns Church
Claendon College
Man says he killed coworker after he asked to die
Joseph A. Pickard, 25, confessed he shot Joseph F. Stein, 45, in a hospital basement room, claiming Stein begged to die and Pickard acted as a favor. Hospital staff cited ill will between the men over Stein's alleged past actions.
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Wwe
Stein
Pickard
Thirteen Killed When Transit Trains Collide in New Jersey
Thirteen people died when a St Louis express bound for New York collided with a Washington bound Pennsylvania train near Plainsboro New Jersey. Eleven bodies were recovered from the wreckage of the Washington train rear cars and sent to New Brunswick and Trenton by train.
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Associated Press
Plainsboro
N. J
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
New York
Washington
New Brunswick
Trenton
War on speeders declared by police and judge
Chief Clark Cain and Judge W H Brummett vow a war on speeding in Amarillo with fines from 5 to 100 dollars and possible license revocation. The toll this week includes a death a dozen wrecks and two serious injuries prompting the crackdown.
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Corporation Court
Clark Cain
W. H. Brummett
Brummett
Amarilo
Chief Cain
Judge Brummett
Sandy rises to Fate in Meherin’s new serial
A dramatic climax teaser for Elenore Meherin's serial Sandy. The plot centers on a terrified girl and a pivotal door of Fate as a man confronts danger and anguish. The advertisement promises thrills and the career of the scintillating Sandy, urging readers to watch for the start in The ebe.
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Sandy
Elenore Meherin
Blazer Cleared of All Charges in Daughters Death
Littleton Colorado November 12 Dr Harold E Blazer was cleared of all charges in the death of his 34 year old crippled daughter Hazel on February 24. The jury had not reached a verdict on the murder charge and was discharged by Judge Samuel Johnson. Prosecutor Joel E Stone moved to dismiss and release the defendant saying it would be unfair to persecute him. The judge granted the motion stating humanity dictates not retrying the case.
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Associated Press
Littleton
Colo
Harold E. Blazer
Hazel
Samuel Johnson
Joel E .Stone
Blazer
Stone
Johnson
Center Field Oil Firm Wins Well Contract in Hutchinson County
Center Field Oil and Refining, an Amarillo based company with a capital of 100000, has secured the contract for a well in section 10, block Y.M. and B. The firm lists G. T. Oliver as president Dr. J. y. Crume as vice president and Frank Wolfin as secretary and treasurer Walter Blackburn serves on the board with another member to be elected The 120 acre lease lies near Dixon Creek Roxma Middleton Plains Burkburnett pool and Twin Six area The Howard Drilling Company was awarded a drilling contract and both firms are expected to be the next to drill
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Center Field Oil and Refining Company
Amarillo
Hutchinson County
G. T. Oliver
J. Y. Crume
Frank Wolfin
Walter Blackburn
Center Field
Dixon Creek
Rox@ma
Middleton
Plains
Texas
Burkburnett
Howard Drilling Company
Two Girls Injured in TV Accident Near 1017 West Tenth
Genevieve Reece and Elizabeth Keel were struck by a car driven by Durwood Gordon in front of the Wales Madden home on West Tenth Street. Gordon faces an examining trial charged with speeding and reckless driving. The teens, siblings of Milton Reece and A. J. Keel, sustained leg trauma and facial injuries as heavy traffic returned from a Miami Amarillo game.
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Elizabeth Keel
Durwood Gordon
Wales Madden
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Miss Reece
Milton Reece
Miss Keel
A. 3. Keel
Keelnead
Tenth Street
Genna Gang Members Sentenced to Fourteen Years
Chicago scene reports John Scalisi and Albert Anselmi, members of the Genna gang who killed a policeman, were found guilty of murder and given fourteen years in prison. The victim Hardy Olson died after a pistol battle that also claimed officer Charles Walsh and gang leader Mike Genna. State's Attorney Crowe said Scalisi and Anselmi will face another murder charge related to Walsh's death. Defense claimed self defense and asked for a new trial.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Sealis
Albert Anselm
Genna
Hardy Olson
Charles Walsh
Mike Genna
Robert S. Crowe
Scalisi
Anselmi
Walsh
Ansalmi
Poliecemen
Child Accuses Edelen On Stand In Distict Court
Seven year old Charlotte Cousins testified in district court that J. M. Edelen 70 assaulted her, while defense attorney argued improbability and sought acquittal based on Edelen’s twenty five year good record. Jury of married men heard the boy the witnesses and district attorney noted possible penalties from fines to life imprisonment. Evidence to continue tomorrow morning.
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Charlotte Cousins
Charlotte
J. M. Edelen
Bishop
Edelen Iing
Reeder
Reed
Culwell
G. F Rhodes
G. A. McCullough
H. (. Gouldy
C. P. Atwood
J. C. Burkhalter
B. C. Cazzell
H. D. Trion
O. H. Morrison
W. J. Atterberry
C. C Babb
D. W. Lowhorn
Fletcher
Agreement Reached on Italian War Debt Funding
Washington November 12 Agreement was reached today for funding the Italian war debt after a conference by members of the American debt commission and President Coolidge. The Italian mission later met with Americans to discuss details.
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Prage
Washington
American Debt Commissiond
Coolidge
Marland Announces Crude Purchases By Kay County Gas Co
Kay County Gas company of Ponca City Oklahoma announces entry into the Panhandle field for crude purchases. Marland company quotes prices by gravity with ranges from 1.05 to 1.55 dollars per barrel and notes acreage figures and gravity categories. A separate ad promotes the Famous For Food Amarillo hotel and Essex Coach packages.
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Marland
Kay County Gas Company
Ponca City
Oklahoma
Panhandle Oj
Marland Company
Widow Lansdowne Testifies on Navy Pressure in Shenandoah Case
Mrs Zachary Lansdowne widow of the Shenandoah commander's testifies she received an insulting letter from Capt Foley before her court martial testimony. She says she destroyed it, details visits by Navy officials, and asserts Foley urged her to limit political claims about the flight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mitchell
Shenandoah Board of Inquiry
Zachary Ansdowne
Dirigible
Paul Foley
Oval Board
George Steele, Jr
Steele
Navy
Lakehurst
Los Angeles
Foley
Board of Inquiry
Lansdowne
Farge
Sherman Moreland
Gherards
Wilbur
Gherardi
Secretary of the Navy
Shenandoah
William 8. Graves
Navy Department
San Jacinto PTA to entertain teachers tonight
The San Jacinto PTA will entertain teachers at 7 30 tonight at the San Jacinto Methodist church. All parents are urged to attend.
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