Newspaper governance and the value of newspapermen
A fragmentary Chicago Daily News excerpt notes J Mitchell of the Illinois Merchants Trust asserts that a newspaper requires newspapermen to succeed, comparing leadership to railroad men and peanut sellers, and criticizing business leaders who mismanage press duties. It includes remarks on Victor Lawson, Jay Gould, and Major Ralph Royce. It also mentions a dog miracle tale in Arkansas and a Fort Smith restaurant owner who died after drinking poison.
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J. Mitchell
Ilinois Merchants Trust Company
Victor Lawson
Mitchell
Chicago Daily News
New York
Jay Gould
Herald
Sun
Press, Mail
Frank Munsey
Gould
Munsey
John J. Mitchell
A Bromley
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Aew
Heromely
Bank of England Cuts Discount Rate to Four Percent
The Bank of England today reduced its discount rate from four and a half percent to four percent. The move was announced in London with Associated Press coverage.
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Bank OF England
The
Associated Press
London
Bank of England Today
Trench Debt Settlement Reached Between France and U S
Washington reports a five year temporary settlement on Franco American debt funding. The French depart with an American proposal to allow continued talks for a permanent deal. Annual payments of 40 million dollars will cover current interest on the total debt during the period, Under-Secretary Winston announced.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Winston
Edelen Indicted by Grand Jury in Potter County
The Potter County grand jury returned an indictment against J. M. Edelen, 7 years old, charging assault with intent to commit a heinous crime on Charlotte Cousens, 7. Bond set at 25,000 by Judge Charles G. Landis with possible adjustment by Judge Henry Bishop.
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Henry Bishop
J. M. Edelen
G. ©. Landis
Potter County
Grand Jury
Charlotte Cousens
Charles G. Landis
Landis
Edeien
Culwell
Edelen
Bishop
C. B. Reeder
Culwell & Culwell
Johnson and Underwood
Lloyd Fletcher
Army and Navy Activity in Turkey Coincidence, British Say
London reports explain Turkish troop mobilization and British Near Eastern naval buildup as coincidental with no significance. Third battle squadron, third cruiser squadron, and first and third destroyer flotillas plan concentration at Suda Bay Crete on October 8 for a week.
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Associated
Dance at Amarillo Country Club Replaces Tri-State Ball
The Tri-State fair popularity contest banquet at Hotel Palo Duro was canceled due to bad weather and low turnout. A dance will be held tonight at Amarillo Country Club with all contestants and their friends invited.
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Ben
Palo Duro
Amarillo Country Club
Amarillo Weather Forecast Tonight and Tomorrow Showers Likely
Readable forecast for Amarillo shows tonight and tomorrow with likely showers and hourly temperature estimates. Temperature highs reach mid seventies, with overnight lows near mid fifties. Historical note recalls temperatures a year ago around 52 and 68.
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Amarillo
Paying firm will step out for cheaper bid
Austin October 1 Sherman and Youmans a firm with a Harris county surfacing contract at 32 cents per square yard is willing to step aside in favor of Haden and Austin another Houston firm ready to carry out the contract at 17 cents per square yard County Judge Chester Bryan said the lower bid is acceptable and likely to be awarded the job
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Associated Press
Austin
Sherman and Youmans
Harris County
Haden
Houston
Chester Bryan
War veteran attempts two self harm acts in Potter jail
M R Jacobs a stranger in Ama villo resident of Chicago tried two self injurious acts in Potter county jail seeking death by own action. He severed an arm artery then slit his throat while awaiting transfer. He is a World War veteran awaiting care with aid promised by local officials and an American Legion post coordinating assistance.
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M. R. Jacobs
Amavillo
Chicago
Potter County
Wty
Texas
Jacobs
Re. A. Johnston
Mason County
E. M. Pittman
Jacob
Pollard
Pittman
C. Allen
Henson Post
Jacob’s
American Legion
Legion
Dallas
City slickers slick Amarillo stock swindle told
Ed Green says several Amarillo men were cheated out of Ranch Creek oil stock before Prairie company purchase. Stockholders will receive 85 to 90 cents a share, some stock sold for 25 to 33 cents. He warns of inside information and says a local business man sold at a fraction of this value. The public uproar spreads along Polk Street.
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Ed Green
Amarillo
Ranch Creek
Prairie Company
Mr. Green
Polk Street
Scopes to Learn More on Evolution at Chicago Lectures
John T. Scopes, the Tennessee evolution teacher tried in court, will attend University of Chicago lectures by Prof. H. H. Newman and enroll in a geology course as part of expanding his study of evolution.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
John Thomas Scopes
Tennessee
H. H. Newman
University of Chicago
Japan
Newspaperman Killed by Bullet at Front
Reginald Kahn a Morocan front correspondent for Les Temps was shot and killed by a Riffian bullet moments after leaving General Naulin headquarters in Fez. The item notes unrelated local ads for Amarillo and the Panhandle meeting place.
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Fez
Reginald Kahn
Les Temps
Paris
Naulin
Big Marine Cranes Fail to Raise Submarine
New London Conn Oct 1 Monarch and Century failed to lift the submarine weighing 851 tons officials said the cranes reached full lifting strength but the vessel did not budge Admiral Christy reported combined effort to stern and salvage air to compartments failed to start amid likely engine room flooding and no hope for the crew actors in naval circles expect continuing salvage efforts
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Associated Press
New London
Conn
Monarch
Century
H. H. Christy
Engin
Naval
Amarillo fair pays fines for carnival arrests
The Amarillo Tri-State fair directors paid 222.25 to cover fines for seven carnival workers jailed for violating Sunday closing laws and operating games of chance. Each man was fined 31.75 plus costs after guilty pleas in Judge Landis' court. The Wortham carnival company may skip Amarillo next year as it promotes more orderly fairs elsewhere.
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Amarillo Tri-State
Carnival
Carnival Company
Wortham Carnival Company
Amarillo
Hera
Amerillo
Worker killed in gin shaft accident near Roscoe
W Go wans aged 55 died after becoming entangled in a line shaft at a Roscoe gin when a belt slipped off he was about to replace. The incident occurred in Sweetwater Texas on October 1 according to the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Sweetwater
Tex
W. Gowans
Roscoe
Here
Drowning Reported At Tyler Street City Lake
Report states two children allegedly drowned in Tyler Street city lake as rescuers from the fire department and police searched the water. Witnesses described bathers in swimsuits and a tense morning as authorities checked the scene. no confirmed victims found and responders left the area.
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Polk Street
Tyler Streets
Dr Vineyard Returns From Colorado Medical Meeting
Dr P Vineyard returns from the Colorado State Medical Association meeting in Colorado Springs where he served as a delegate from the Texas State Medical Association.
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DR. Vineyard
Colorado Medical Meeting
Gs. P. Vineyard
Colorado State Medical Association
Colorado Springs
Texas State Medical Association
Colorado
Wilson Memorial Fund Campaign Opens Today
Washington activity launches a drive by the National Woodrow Wilson Memorial Association to raise 5.5 million dollars for Woodrow Wilson memorials. A Washington memorial university would be built on the city outskirts, with Princeton University also hosting a memorial.
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Wilson Memorial Fund
Associated Press
Washington
National Woodrow Wilson Memorial Association
Princeton University
National Capital
Woodrow Wilson Memorial University
Fair Logs Near Space Exposition Loans
A fragmentary note describes an ongoing fair near S1 0gp with loans and exhibition details. It mentions directors and an upcoming visit to an exposition with emphasis on financing and timing. The text is garbled and hard to interpret but highlights loan estimates and event exposure.
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Ufs
Amarillo Fair Opens Amid Heavy Rain and Festivities
Heavy rain dampens the Amarillo fair opening but crowds gather at the Wortham Center for the 1925 event. The schedule includes fireworks, concerts, exhibits, and a Studebaker car prize. organizers expect thousands and urge visitors to stay safe as showers continue into the evening.
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Amet Ny Ty
Studebaker
Races Held After Delayed Start Amid Showers
Despite ongoing showers a large crowd watched today's races as officials kept the program. Winners included Oscar, Pop Corn, Utelim, Touten Ella, Knot Head, Buck Smiles with times ranging from 25 to 1 32 for a series of cow ponies and two year olds.
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Utelum
Daisie Dean
Chubby
Question Pop Corn
Oscar
Chigger
Dunnigan
Brown Dick
Pop Corn
Bell Grim
Nimble Thorp
Bob Dalton
Blue Ribbon Monte
Jeff Burnett
Bobby Beech
Utelim
Daisy Deen
Goldie Weert
Glimpse
Baltimore
Little Tantsie
Touten Ella
Touten Jim
Panhandle
Rudy D. Deck
Knot Head
Oklahoma Kid
Wiser
Christovo
Lady Oxford
Sinosa
Buck Smiles
Grievance
Judson Wise
Senator Underwood Seeks Southern Representation on Rail Board
Senator Oscar W. Underwood urged the interstate commerce commission include the South in its personnel. He argued fair representation would depoliticize rail policy, aid producers, and resolve railroad consolidation. He noted since 1887 the South and West have lacked equal representation, pointing out appointees have been north of a Baltimore San Francisco line.
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Associated
South
West
United States
Baltimore
San Francisco
MOVE FOR DISARMAMENT URGED AT INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION
Washington reports opening day hearing as Paul Lobe of Germany notes disarmament progress and urges widening the arms limitation program to yield peace in Europe while warning of Europe’s regressed status since 1914. The article also notes Ecuador facing cash shortages as bank notes become scarce threatening business activity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Inter-parliamentary Union
House of Representatives
Paul Lobe
Reichstag
Germany
Europe
United States
Rainfall Update Across Texas Panhandle Regions
Weather notes report heavy or light rain across the Panhandle with Amarillo and surrounding towns experiencing moisture. Measurable rainfall included about 1.56 inches near one station and 2 3/4 inches in some areas, with many locations noting showers and some no rain at all.
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Amarillo
Wien
Panhandle
Hanne
Texico
Cater
Fort Wort
Childress
de Lsa
Pan
Newspapers cant SIPe me out of job says Wigip
In a disjointed exchange Wigip declares he will not resign and will stay in his post despite calls for his departure. Reporters note his defiant stance amid a jumble of quotes and stray references to recent events and figures.
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Washington
Net
Wilbur
T van Ward
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