Global tensions and armament push fuel debates in 1924
The piece surveys League of Nations friction with Japan over immigration and war rights, calls for air fleets to defend the United States, notes German public ownership and wireless trains, highlights Edsel Ford and others funding aviation research, cites rising bank deposits and Swiss military readiness, and comments on Gandhi's hunger strike amid India rioting.
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Coolidge and Home Folks Meet Heroes in Washington
President Coolidge saluted the pennant winning Washington baseball team in a public welcome. He praised Manager Bucky Harris and urged renewed public interest in life as the city celebrates a historic victory in the national game.
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Bucky” Harris
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Greek Cabinet Resigns Under Growing Political Strain
The Greek cabinet led by M. Sophoulis resigns amid an ongoing political crisis. Official reasons are undisclosed, but sources cite a withdrawal of party leaders' confidence. The situation has deteriorated as leaders fail to unite for a stable government.
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Associated Press
Athens
M. Sophoulis
Greece
Shenandoah Delays Transcontinental Flight Test
In Lakehurst New Jersey on October 1 the navy dirigible Shenandoah postponed a two hour test flight intended to prep for a Pacific coast flight. The seven teen day round trip is now planned to start next Sunday or the first favorable weather day.
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Pacific Coast
Dr Butte to Open Campaign Drive in Sherman Tonight
Dallas report says Republican gubernatorial nominee Dr George Butte traveled to Sherman to open his campaign with an address tonight. He will return to Dallas and resume speeches Friday in Gainesville Amarillo and Wichita Falls on Monday.
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Iron law of the world cited in harsh conquest remark
A speaker condemns the idea that conquest comes from starving the defeated, labeling it a grim iron law of power. The remark frames violence and domination as driven by hunger rather than justice or strategy.
No Spread Seen in Cattle Plague
The Texas Sanitary Livestock Commission reported no overnight developments in hoof and mouth disease in the quarantined area near Houston. Inspectors continued examining additional herds but found no extension of the infection while a quarantine was placed at Eltington Flying Field in Harris County.
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British embargo on US livestock due to hoof and mouth disease
Washington reports Britain bans import of cattle hay and straw from the United States because hoof and mouth disease is prevalent. A similar embargo was issued during the California outbreak and later narrowed to California and nearby states. Canada also imposed a comparable embargo.
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Plan to coordinate railroad work in hoof and mouth outbreak
The animal industry and agriculture departments will not comment until proof is available. Plans to centralize supervision of loading and unloading of equipment in the infected area proceed as rush stockpiles of rubber goods run short in Houston and Dallas. The sanitary livestock commission chief notes rubber boots coats and gloves are exhausted as federal supplies begin arriving. A burial trench operation for diseased cattle marked for slaughter is under way in the field. Famous for Food Amarillo Ho The Panhandle's Meeting Place.
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House Mover and Police Play Game in Street Standstill
Street, a house mover at 1606 Taylor Street, was arrested three times after moving a house without a permit. He posted $160 bonds each time as police and city officials discuss permit cancellations and fines. A test case is set for October 14 in corporation court.
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Lameber Company
Judge Caverly Ill as Chicago Case Returns to Court
Judge John R Caverly, who sentenced Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr to life, suffered a nervous breakdown after the trial and is now improving in a Chicago hospital. Judge Charles McDonald says Caverly may speak to reporters Saturday if well enough. In Memphis, the Dixie title series sees the Memphis Chicks vs Fort Worth Panthers renewed with Merz and Walkup on the mound and fair weather forecast.
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Wheat Named Corporation Court Judge At Fair City
C G Wheat, formerly with the Tascosa Sand and Grave company, is appointed corporation judge effective this morning, succeeding A L Anderson who served for several months. Several special patrol men who worked during the fair were released last night.
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Wyoming Governor Ross in Very Bad Condition After Operation
Cheyenne hospital bulletin said Governor William B. Ross of Wyoming was in a very bad condition following an abdominal operation performed last Wednesday. The report came from the hospital in Cheyenne.
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William B. Ross
Wyoming
Is choc beer medicine or crime in Floyd case
A district court jury will decide if junce Floyd who produced about thirty gallons of choc beer for his ailing wife committed a crime. A local doctor testified Floyd paid $300 for prescriptions for Mrs Floyd and that the drink was created as a medical stimulant.
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Knox Named Head of Bankers Association
William E. Knox president of the Bower Savings Bank in New York City was elected president of the American Bankers Association. Oscar Wells of Birmingham Alabama was chosen first vice president. Melville A. Traylor of Chicago was elected second vice president. Wells had been second vice president and previously led the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank in 1914 15.
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Willam E. Knox
Bower Savings Bank
New York City
American Bankers’ Association
Oscar Wells
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Zeppelin ZR-3 to cross Atlantic to Lakehurst
Friedrichshafen Germany October 1 Dr Hugo Eckner director of the Zeppelin company announced the giant airship ZR-3 would depart for Lakehurst New Jersey early tomorrow morning The airship built for the United States Navy is expected to reach Lakehurst by the night of October 10 or early the following day depending on wind and weather conditions
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Germany
Hugo Eckner
Zeppelin Company
Lakehurst
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United States Navy
Nine states cut gas price by three cents
Motorists in nine states including North Carolina South Carolina Florida Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee Alabama and Georgia enjoy a three cent reduction in gasoline prices announced by the Gas Refining company last night.
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Uncle Nick Tops World With 1000 Batting Average
Nick Altrock, comedian and Washington Americans coach, earns a 1.000 batting average after a pinch hit triple in his sole at bat in the final Senators-Red Sox game at Hoxton. He is listed among Washington’s World Series eligible players for 1924.
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Nick" Altrock
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Stage being set for big series
Washington Coffeyville and Pittston celebrate the first Washington pennant as fans prepare for the series. President Coolidge to throw the opening ball. teams, officials, and cities gear up for broadcasts, tickets, and celebratory events with speculation on a ripping contest.
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Gas Saving Discussed At Panhandle Oil Meeting
Amarrillo officials and drilling contractors debated gas conservation methods for the Panhandle oil field. Judge Bell and Mayor Blasdel urged balanced plans preserving gas for future development and industry, with discussion on lubrication versus dry wells and future Railroad Commission action.
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4. J. Bell
Austin
Oil and Bas
State Railroad Commission
Amarillo
Argumen
Panhandie
Bell
Railroad Commission
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Bas
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Gas Utility
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Bruce Frasier
Wichite Falls
Eugene S. Blasdel
Mission Theater to Show Side Show of Jie Tomorrow
The Side Show of Jie cannot be shown tonight due to a shipment error from Sweetwater. It will run tomorrow for one day only at The Mission theater along with a reserve program starting at 5 PM featuring After Dark Big Game Higher Spheres and local parade and ranch motion pictures. Admission is 26 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.
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Dallas
Mission Tonight
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Amarillo
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Amatilla Tri-State
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Weather Forecast and Local Eatery Note
The forecast calls for a fair night and a warmer tomorrow with today’s high at 85 and a low of 52. Temperatures compare with last year’s 72 high and 55 low. The Amarillo Hotel Cotfte Shop is noted as Famous For Food.
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