Africa and the empire under the Prince and a new Britain
Arthur Brisbane surveys Africa under King George as a global empire banking on Africa’s resources. He notes Liberia, France, Italy, and Britain’s vast interests, with Africa funding sterling and diamonds powering world trade. He also mentions Otto H. Kahn, Dr. Harry Van Dyke, and politics around Hoover and Smith, plus a machine speech by Robot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
England
South Africa
Britain
Empire
United States
Hoover Koenig talks with Hoover in political scene
Herbert Hoover conferred with Samuel Koenig, chairman of the New York County Republican Committee. Gov. Alfred E. Smith continued his trip through the corn belt to Oklahoma City for a western campaign speech. Senator Robinson heads to Bowling Green for resumed campaigning. Senator Curtis paused campaigning to visit the Rosebud Indian reservation and was entertained by Sioux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Samuel Koenig
New York County Republican Committee
Alfred E. Smith
Corn Belt
Oklahoma City
Joseph T. Robinson
Florida
Bowling Green, Ky
Charles Curtis
Rosebud, 8. D
Smith
Kansas
Far West
Enid
el Reno
Bruce Kremer
Montana
Oklahoma
Charles W. Berry
New York City
Smiths
Amarillo Prepares for 1928 Tri-State Exposition Opener
Amarillo readies for the 1928 Tri-State Exposition with gates opening at noon Saturday. Wilbur C. Hawk says grounds and halls are under heavy preparation as plans shift for Amarillo Day on Monday with stores closing early and schools dismissed.
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Amarillo
Fair Grounds
Amarillo Tri-State
Wilbur C. Hawk
Amarillo Business Men's Association, Inc
Lee Bivins
Business Men's Association
Hawk
Byrd's Antarctic Fleet Sails from Norfolk for Pole
Commander Richard E. Byrd leads the expedition as the Larsen whaler begins the voyage from Hampton Roads. Four planes and three pilots accompany the aerial fleet destined for the South Pole, marking the start of a great Antarctic adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk
Richard E. Byrd
Larsen
Hampton Roads
South Pole
Start of Class A Air Race Delayed by Fog
Min es Field Los Angeles September 20 The start of the class A controlled flight from Los Angeles to Cincinnati was delayed by a low hanging fog this morning. Planes were to depart at one minute intervals from 5 a m and officials feared the race might not begin until 8 am.
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Mines Field
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Employment sought for Tri State fair concessions
Downtown Fair office seeks 20 boys or young men for grandstand concessions at 7 pm. Address 310 Polk street. Also seeks young ladies to sell snow cotton candy, contact B. F. Bennett at the fairgrounds office tomorrow at 10 am or 5 pm. Additional job opportunities exist at various fair booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Street
B. F. Bennett
Fairgrounds
Amarillo Fair Moves to Monday Advantage for Families
Fair officials celebrate shifting Amarillo events to Monday hoping to boost attendance as men bring their families to the fair. Large entertainment plans are set on the schedule, with further details continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Northeast storm moves north after hurricane devastation
An old fashioned northeast storm, remaining from the tropical hurricane, sweeps the New England coast. Winds around 15 mph threaten further disruption as ships stay harbored and trolleys face minor delays. Death tolls continue to rise as relief efforts widen their reach.
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United Press
Boston
West Indies
Florida
New England
Smith Receives Grand Ovation in Oklahoma City
Governor Smith arrives in Oklahoma City to a massive statewide welcome. Delegations from every Oklahoma county join thousands lining streets and a large parade planned in his honor as he prepares to speak at the Coliseum later tonight.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Smith
Rock Island
New York Executive
Governor's Hotel
Roy Cullum and Bride Return From Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs Roy Cullum returned from a two month honeymoon in Honolulu after leaving Amarillo July 24 their wedding day They plan to reside in Talmage apartments Mrs Cullum formerly Lois Tolleson daughter of J J Tolleson The couple toured balmy tropics and a full account will be published later
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Roy Cullum
Amarillo
Honolulu
Tropics
Cullum
Lois Tolleson
J. J. Tolleson
Talmage Apartments
Dodge Brothers Automobile
Northcott to be returned to Vancouver police
Gordon Stewart Northcott, accused of murdering boys near Riverside California, admitted his identity after arrest at Okanogan Landing. Provincial police indicated he would be returned to Vancouver for further proceedings. The remote Okanogan locale lies on the Canadian Pacific line between Vancouver and Calgary.
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United Preast
Vancouver
B. C
Gordon Stewart
Northcott
Riverside
Calif
Okanogan Landing
Stewart
Okanogan Lake
Parents of Boy Urged in Court
Chicago September 20 Judge Comerford urged the boy Billy Ranieri and his parents to press the kidnapping case. He said the parents owe something to the law and will be questioned on their duty to aid prosecutions. Three men were in custody and more suspects identified as the search for the kidnapping house continues.
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Chicago
Billy Ranieri
Frank Comerford
Comerford
Angelo Fetitti
Woman to be Named as Park Official in Elwood Park
A woman supervisor for the Elwood Park playground is to be appointed within days, per Amarillo Park Commission vice chairman Dr. D Roach. She will work 3 30 to sunset daily except weekends, oversee playground equipment, and teach organized play to children. Contact John Maynard Lumber Co for building details at 5285.
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Elwood Park
D. Roach
Amarillo Park Commission
2000 Guards Join Hunt For Kidnapped Boy
Honolulu mobilizes 2000 national guardsmen and 600 deputy sheriffs to search for Gill Jamieson, 10, son of banker Frederick W. Jamieson. Kidnapping followed after he was taken from school by a man of foreign appearance who said his mother was hurt and demanded ransom. Eight suspects are in custody.
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Associated Preach
Honolulu
Gill Jamieson
Frederick W. Jamieson
Jamieson
Man Held on Bomb Threat Charge In Raskob Case
A 65 year old Philadelphia man identified as Frank Mooney was held on $10,000 bail after threatening to blow up John J. Raskob’s home unless paid $100,000. The extortion letters were mailed to Mrs. Raskob and a trap was set by Du Pont detectives leading to Mooney’s arrest.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
John J. Raskob
Frank Mooney
Mooney
Cliffside School Enlarged and Repainted
The Cliffside school, northwest of the city, has been enlarged by ten feet and repainted. County superintendent Miss Laura V. Hamner notes the improvements. Cliffside school board members are J. D. Martin president, George Overhults, and A. V. Adama. Teacher Mike Maurine Fletcher serves the school.
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Cliffaide
Laura V. Hamner
Cliffaide School Board
J. D. Martin
George Overhults
A. V. Adama
Mike Maurine Fletcher
Dallas Lawyer Heads Anti-Smith Speakers in Texas
R B Humphrey of Dallas lawyer author legislator and war veteran will direct the Democratic speakers who stump Texas against Al Smith. He was appointed head of the speakers bureau here yesterday.
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Irene Dallas
R. B. Humphrey
Dallas
Texas
al Smith
Humphrey
Twenty Killed as Factory Building Collapses in Shanghai
Shanghai reports twenty laborers died in the collapse of a factory building felled after a typhoon. Strong wind and structural failure blamed for the disaster.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Court cases moved from Lubbock Abilene to Amarillo district
Criminal cases from the Lubbock and Abilene districts were transferred to Amarillo. Reports will be by the federal grand jury in session here, with indictments expected to be returned Friday. The crowded docket suggests trials will take more than a week.
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Lubbock-Abilene U. S
Amarillo
Lubbock
Abilene
Federal Grand Jury
Alex Mood
United States District Attorney
Federal District Court
Severe storm damages in Mexico near Tampico and coast
AP reports a heavy storm in the Tampico region south of Veracruz causing about 5 million dollars in property losses including damaged docks and crops. William Gren of La Huasteca Petroleum cites the surge as the worst in 30 years with rivers flooding the area between San Geronimo and Tuxpan.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Tampico
San Geronimo
Tuxpan
Coant
Vera Cruz
William Gren
la Huasteca Petroleum Company
la Huasteca
el Aguila Petroleum
el Universal
Manzanillo
Collman
Washington
Baby dies on train en route to Amarillo
James Benjamin Boyles 14 month old son of Mr and Mrs J E Boyles of Shreveport La died aboard the southbound Fort Worth and Denver train near Amarillo. The child suffering heart trouble became ill in Colorado and the grandmother altered altitude but death occurred before arrival. The body will be forwarded to Shreveport for burial.
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James Benjamin Boyles
J. E. Boyles
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Denver
Amarillo
B. L. Brown
Colorado Springs
Louisiana
Colorado
Griggs
Lone
Reverend Straton Threatened If He Spoke in Tulsa
A letter threatening Dr. John Roach Straton with violence if he spoke in Tulsa was received by his New York office. Straton opened his anti Smith speaking campaign in Oklahoma before a large crowd despite the threat.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
John Roach Straton
New York
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Hoover
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Harry van Dyke
van Dyke
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Byrd
Potter County
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Provincetown
Eastport
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