Riches and Risks in 1927 Stock Outlook and Health Notes
Arthur Brisbane surveys wealth growth from life insurance surpassing one hundred billion dollars and big oil valuations. He notes railroads facing motor bus competition, explores flying lines, and cites rat bite fever as a rising health concern. He adds mail order growth, store expansions, and gender-related infant health trends.
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Cotate
New York Central
General Atterbury
Pennsylvania
C. E. Mitchell
National City Bank, and Associates
King George Illness Forces Africa to London Transfer
King George is seriously ill with inflammation of the right lung and pleurisy. The Prince of Wales hurries toward Africa to reach his father while London notes hopes for improvement. The Enterprise cruiser heads toward Africa as U P reports detail the illness and state of care.
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Africa
London
King George
United Press
Lord Dawson of
Penn
Prince of Wales
Keith Jones
Labor leader reelected. next AFL convention set
William Green was re elected unanimously as President of the American Federation of Labor in New Orleans. Toronto was chosen for the next AFL annual convention, while delegates debated Brookwood Labor College curricula. The convention adjournment and a national labor college were discussed amid a heated session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Toronto
Canada
Associatedness
Executive Council
National Labor College
Brookwood Labor College
Katonah
N. Y
Wall Collapse Kills One at Bank of England Site
One worker was killed and three others injured when a section of the Bank of England wall collapsed in London. Griggs ambulance was contacted for emergency transport to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Bank of England
Chest Fund Near Halfway Mark as Drive Nears Finish
Subscriptions to the Community Chest rise toward the halfway point with about 11500 in cash and pledges already reported. President L L Ferree says more workers are needed to finish quickly as business districts are largely solicited and some residential blocks remain.
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Community Chest
Chest
Sixth Avenue
Taylor Street
L. L. Ferree
Buckhorn Saloon Founder Fred Friedrich Dies
Alfred Friedrich, founder of the Buckhorn Saloon in San Antonio, dies after a cold developed into pneumonia. The Buckhorn, a showcase of the Southwest, was founded 45 years ago and later became a curio store after prohibition, famed for its deer and animal head collection.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
Alfred Friedrich
Southwest
Friedrich
Hatchet Man Suspects Stir Omaha Murder Case
Police weigh two suspects in the Hatchet Man killings as Mrs Stribling identifies Jake Bird as the killer who hacked her and her husband. Elmer Williams admits involvement and describes a Spokane area location while police search for a hatchet near Mrs Resso’s home.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Nebr
G. Harold Stribling
Spokane
Washington
Elmer Williams
Walter Resso
Creta Brown
Jake Bird
Glenwood
Iowa
Stribling
Bird
Mrs. Stribling
Jake
Tanker Rescues Four Off Florida Coast
The Madrona, a Sinclair Oil tanker, rescued three men and a disabled airplane crew off the Florida coast this morning, wireless message to be released by the company gave no details.
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Associated Press
New York
Sinclair Oil Company
Madrona
Florida
Used Stoves and More Advertised for Quick Cash
Cash awaits the appearance of your ad for used stoves radiant fires radios baby buggies or electric washers Ten persons who answered ads last week to buy those items were disappointed Yours will reach them Phone 4676 NOW.
Sandies Reach Lair Of Coyotes
The Amarillo Sandies travel to Wichita Falls for a key conference clash with the Coyotes. A large pep rally boosted local spirit as Sandies seek victory, while Coyotes, banged up but confident, vow stiff resistance despite long odds.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Amarillo Sandies
Kempt Hotel
Spudderfield
Smith
Sandies
Coyotes
Vernon Man Injured in Fatal Oil Derrick Accident
H L Battles, 35, of Vernon Texas, was fatally struck in Farmers Valley when a bail fell on him after a hook broke at the oil derrick where he worked. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
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Associated Press
Vernon
Tex
H. L. Battles
Farmers Valley
Deny Hearing For Two Under Death Sentence
John M. McKenzie alias Pete of Bexar county and D C Wells of Coleman county were denied motions for hearings on their death sentences. Each man was convicted of murder and had prior district court affirmations. McKenzie killed San Antonio Chief of Detectives Sam Street on September 10, 1927.
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Associated Press
Austin
John M
Pete) McKenzie
Bexar County
D. C. Wells
Coleman County
Court of Criminal Appeals
McKenzie
Sam Street
San Antonio
Tripp Given Life Term for Liquor Fourth Felony
Channie Tripp, 87, of Flint, sentenced to life imprisonment after a conviction for a fourth liquor law violation. Judge Fred W. Brennan imposed the term under the state criminal code. Fred Palm of Lansing also received a life sentence for possessing a pint of gin after three prior felonies.
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Associated Press
Flint
Mid
Channie Tripp
Fred W. Brennan
Fred Palm
Lansing
Stocks Soar As Market Runs Wild Again
The stock market opened with a wild rally as discount rates were steadied. Over twenty five issues jumped 5 to 30 points with radio stocks leading, pushing one issue to a record high near 395.
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New York
Lindbergh Heads to New York from Washington
Col. Charles Lindbergh departed Bolling Field in Washington at 11 55 a m for New York City aboard a United Press report noting the flight from the capital to the big city.
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United Press
Washington
Col
Charles Lindbergh
Bolling Field
New York City
Turkey sale feud sparks 5900 bird shortfall in Kansas City
Kansas City authorities clash with farmers over dressed poultry sales ahead of Thanksgiving. Health inspectors arrest Arthur Hon as 60 farmers form the Farmers' Produce Association and pledge funds to resist the city's open sale ban. Trial delayed to the last shopping day before Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Kansas City
Ing
B. W. Cavanes
Health Department
Arthur W. Hon
Platte County
Farmers’ Produce Association
Hon
Great Surprise Expression Over Hardin Statement
District Attorney John A. Walls says Sid Hardin who failed in the Democratic primary will again be called before Webb county grand jury to clarify charges of election irregularities. The statement comes from Laredo Texas via the Associated Press on November 28.
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Associated
Prew.t M
D. W. Glasscock
County Commissioners Court
Weslace
Glasscock
Hardin
Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
John A. Walls
Sid Hardin
Webb County
Three Glogora Coal Officials Die in Kentucky Mine
Williamson West Virginia November 28 The president general manager and mine superintendent of the Glegora Coal company Huntington were found dead today in the Himler mine at Himler Kentucky twenty miles west of Williamson They apparently fell victim to a local gas explosion The dead officials Richard Williams Huntington president C H Beidenmiller Huntington general manager and C D Schlegel of Glo Ky superintendent were believed to have entered the mine yesterday for inspection The workings had been closed and the company was considering purchase of the property The search began late yesterday
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Associated Pres
Williamson
W. Va
Glegora Coal Company
Huntington
Himler
Kentucky
Williamson Coal Operators’ Association
State Mining Department
Richard Williams
C. H. Beidenmiller
C. D. Schlegel
Glo
Glogora Company
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Atlantic and Pacific Chain
Sears, Roebuck
General Wood
Montgomery Ward
American Institute
International Great Northern
Hutto
Taylor
J. G. Smith
Ben Butler
Marvin Cooke
Ed Mayer
Fletcher
Sohn
M. E. Titton
Texas University-Texas Aggie
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Thurne
Amarillo
Texas
DR. Buckner
Prince
Father
Mpallen
Union
Central Presbyterian Church
C. C. Buckner
First Christian Church
G. L. Yates
First Baptist Church
Ministerial Alliance
Community Chest Fund
Canyon
Texas Tech Matadors
Lubbock
West Texas State Teachers College Buffaloes
Aden
Enterprise
Arabia
Griggs Ambulance
Buckhorn Saloon
News-Globe
Hoover
Costa Rica
United Prese
San Jose
Nicaragua
Punta Arenas
Herbert Hoover
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Maryland
Gulf of Nicoya
Paris
Andre Tardieu
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John Maynard Lbr, Co
Lindbergh
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