MANY TRAMPLED IN WU CHANG AS RESCUE LOOMS
Peking dispatch reports at least fifty women died in the crowd at Wu Chang gate while refugees sought boats to Hankow. Estimates say about 10,000 have died in the siege, many from starvation as Red Cantonese forces press the city.
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Associated Press
Peking
Hankow
Yangtse
Red Cantonese
China
Christ
Placid
Red Cross
Orient
Fragmented OCR Item From Unknown Local Page
A damaged OCR segment shows partial readable words and names making a brief local item unclear. The text presents scattered phrases and nonstandard spellings that prevent clear event or person identification.
Weather Summary Brief
The weather summary notes limited readable text about temperatures and conditions. No clear location or date could be identified from the fragment.
Moore County Oil Boom Sparks High Leases and Hype
Excitement grows in Moore County over a Cadman well in the southeastern area as oil men rush to secure leases at high prices. Fort Worth Star Telegram editor John Naylor sought details by phone, while Globe reporters quoted locals predicting a strong new well, with heavy investment and outside attention surrounding the Cadman play.
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Moore County
Hutchinson
Gray
Carson
Wheeler
Attenton
John Naylor
Fort Worth
Peerter
Lawton
Maeda
Oil Probe Opens Here in Panhandle Inquiry
George FE, Christian, Texas assistant attorney general, and W. DB Schulte, special agent, arrived in Amarillo at Marvin Ponce's request to investigate recent price gouging. They met with local producers and planned field inspections with Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Attorney’s Office officials to follow up over the weekend.
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Christian
Texas
W. DB. Schulte
Attorney General's Department
Amarillo
Marvin Ponce
Panhandle
Lees! Producere
Wapert
Trete
United Brater
Gatien
Baby Dies of Burns From Gasoline Fire
A newborn tragedy is reported as a baby dies from severe burns sustained in a gasoline fire. Details remain limited in the fragmented clipping, with sparse names or locations readable.
One Woman Among Victims in Georgia Mob Lynching
A mob stormed the Aiken jail in Georgia and hanged three Black inmates, including Bertha Lowman and brothers Clarence and Desmond Lowman, who were on trial for murder linked to Sheriff H. H. Howard’s death during a raid on Sam Lowman’s home. The 1925 case saw a prior conviction overturned and a new trial begun.
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Desmond Lowman
Bertha Lowman
H. H. Howard
Aiken County
Sam Lowman
Lemmond
Clarence Lowman
State Supreme Court
S. T. Lanham
Record Cotton Crop Estimate Largest Ever Grown
Washington reports this year’s cotton crop may total 14 827 000 bales, the highest on record, compared to the 16 155 000 bales produced in 1914. Department of Agriculture figures indicate yields around 95 percent of expected, with prior September estimates revised downward to 14 and other notes on production factors and regional forecasts.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
SIT Fm
Corwen
Gunter
Fetiee Viegerie Eoetti
Pee Cook
Gee
Ieee
Lieham
Norris murder case: defense ideal witness statement denied
Fort Worth Oct. 8 The defense claims of a new favorable statement from Carl Glaze in the J Frank Norris murder case were rejected by Sam Sayres. Glaze’s mother maintains he will stick to his original testimony. Judge Josey drew 600 veniremen as defense lists 23 witnesses seek summons.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
J. Frank Norris
Carl Glaze
Sam Sayres
Special Prosecutors
L. E. Glaze
George B. Josey
Madame Chernoff Hosts Women Only Perfume Lecture Series
Russian beauty authority Mme Ida Chernoff closed her five day lecture series with a 2:30 PM session at the city auditorium. She drew a large female audience daily and barred men as the lectures focused on perfumes and beauty secrets.
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Ida Chernoff
Madame
Madame Chernoff
Chernoff
Rotary
Big Eastern Oil Men In Field Today
Oil industry writers note a major field event as Eastern oil executives meet to discuss market shifts and future drilling plans. Key attendees include top company leaders and regional managers. The gathering aims to align on production goals and price strategies amid evolving energy policy.
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BIG Eastern Oil
Amarillo Keeps Tax Rate as Valuations Soar
Amarillo will not raise its $1.10 tax rate as property valuations rise by $10 million to $39.5 million, up 35 percent from last year. City officials expect next year’s valuations to reach $60 million with building permits totaling $13 million. The 1927 assessment will yield $434,500 in taxes, up from $324,500, boosting revenue by $110,000.
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Amarillo
W. R. Patterson
Bivins
Commission
Solons Adjourn Today In Special Session
The Texas Legislature in a special session will adjourn sine die at 3 p.m. Friday after a concurrent resolution passed both houses. Little business remains, and the clerks will complete the adjournment. Senators and representatives combed through a long volume of legislation before adjourning.
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Associated Press
Austin
Oct
Betk
Senate Pri
Caymoreene
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