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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1924

Page

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Smith for president and a new political map

Al Smith will run for a third term with the aim of beating Davis. Campaigns favor “Two million more votes for Al Smith than for John W. Davis.” Debates over party unity and La Follette’s impact suggest evolving party lines and a possible conservative Republican radical split. Armament notes contrast with rising airpower and advertising psychology.

Star Co. Or AL Smith New York Smith John W. Davis la Follette

Automobile Toll Rises in Galveston Weekend Crashes

Galveston reports one fatal and several minor injuries from weekend crashes. George Dieck, 43, died when his car overturned on a rural road. George Silva of Freeport was injured when his car vaulted over a seawall into the Gulf. Two companions in Dieck’s car were hurt.

Galveston George Divek George Silva Freezort Gulf Dieck

Johnson in 1374 Straight Mound Win

Walter Johnson earned his 13th consecutive win as the Senators beat the White Sox 8 to 3. The Senators widened their lead over the Yankees to two games. Johnson and Ruel led the offense while Cyen g ro s was driven from the mound in the seventh. Cleveland fell to the Yankees 10 to 4 as Coveleskie faltered late. Brooklyn edged Chicago 2 to 1 in twelve innings, lifting them toward the pennant race.

Chicago Walter Johnson Senators White Sox Yankees Cyengros Hiss Washington Cleveland New New York Yankees Bush Coveleskie New York Vlo Voy Buck Ben Gough Joveleskiv Sewell Brooklyn Broookyn Aldridge Hartnett Doak Taylor

Gulf-Cockrell Well Shows Encouraging Oil Indications

Reports from the Gulf-Cockrell well in section 10 Hutchinson county northeast of the Smith Capers field describe a strong showing in the first sand and an oil-filled slush pit. Drillers set six-inch casing and plan to continue, prompting a new location in the Burk Burnett pasture. The Twin Six well nearby is about 1¼ miles away and at 2,000 feet.

Hutchinson County Old Smith Capers Gulf Company Burk Burnett Gulf-Cocktell

Flyers Land At San Diego Rockwell Field

The around the world fliers landed at Rockwell field in San Diego at 10:24 this morning.

San Diego Rockwell Field

Photograph of O. V. Vernon Featured by The Globe

The image shows O. V. Vernon, secretary of the Tri State fair and of the Board of City Development, and was reproduced in Sundays Globe. Edwards' Studio took the photograph especially for The Globe.

O. V. Vernon Tri-State Fair Board of City Development Globe Edwards

Tri-State Fair Weather Promised Tonight And Tomorrow

The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and tomorrow with warmer temperatures. Today's high reached 74 degrees, down from 79 last year, while the low neared the previous fall low of 45. Last year’s low was 54.

Tri-State

Boy Kills Aunt Over Lost Penknife in Columbia Record

Wessinger, a 14 year old, confessed in Columbia South Carolina to killing his aunt with an axe after an argument over a lost penknife. He admitted fabricating a chase by a tall black man which led to the arrest of three men who have since been released. Two of the aunt's younger children were injured, one probably fatally.

Associated Press Columbia S. C Sbury Wessinger St. Paul Wisconsin Minnesota Thorp Wis Sanborn Milwaukee Eveleth Both Schmitz-Frantz Anton Marzinski Rose Rogenski Sophie Graskowski Marc Kolyzarczek Peter Maggia Harry Harvy Lydia Vennet Elsie Maitson Willard Anderson Victor Flander Jacob Tolima John At Irs Dresony Hill Ralph Overwier Aml Noeleth Prench Melchert

Attorneys Try To Block Ferguson Nomination In Texas Suit

Austin September 22 attorneys for Mrs M A Ferguson challenged the law allowing citizens to contest elections as her injunction suit to disqualify her as Democratic governor candidate was heard Mrs Ferguson denied any agreement with her husband former Governor James E Ferguson stating this is a campaign claim The attorney general filed a similar answer court recessed until 2 pm to allow plaintiffs to study the defense without argument

Austin M. A. Ferguson Wien Myartes Bickson Verguson Ferguson Houston

Killing frost hits Palo Duro canyon early this year

A sharp killing frost fell last night in Palo Duro canyon harming low ground vegetation while higher areas escaped damage. John Hancock, a canyon resident, reported the event after inspecting his melon patch where vines were blackened this morning. The frost arrived earlier than usual. The Amarillo Hotel Coffee Shop advertises as famous for food.

Palo Duro Canyon John Hancock Canyon Hancock

Estimation contest for Tri-State Fair admissions

The Amarillo Globe invites readers to guess the paid admissions to the Tri-State Fair with a prize pool of 5, 3, and 2 dollars. Submit name and estimate by Thursday in a sealed envelope to the Tri-State Fair Editor. results announced at close of the exposition.

Globe Amarillo

Deadly tornadoes sweep four states killing 33

Tornadoes and windstorms across Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan left 33 dead and many injured. Victims include residents near Thorp and Sanborn Wisconsin and Milwaukee and Eveleth Minnesota. Grand Rapids and Hart Michigan also reported deaths from falling structures and downed power lines.

Five Trapped in Blazing Coal Mine Near Spring Canyon

Five miners were entombed by an explosion at the Rains coal mine near Spring Canyon Utah at about 4 o clock last night. Rescue workers faced gas and three rescuers were rendered unconscious as they penetrated passageways this morning.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Syt. Rains Spring Canyon Utah Rains Mine Here

City Traffic Guards Sent to Manage In State Fair

City manager Jeff Bartlett announces heightened traffic control during In State Fair week. Police double surge and one way streets from Tenth to Arthur will be restricted eastbound to the fairgrounds, with officers posted late into the night to ensure safety.

Jeff . Bartlett Bartlett Tenth Arthur Grant City Third Tenth Street Fair Grounds Arthur Street Third Street

Amarillo Exposition Opens With Fans on Grounds

The Amarillo Tri-State exposition begins its second and largest year as thousands visit the grounds. Bob Emmett, fair president, triggers the opening siren, with cattle hogs and horses groomed and exhibits ready for crowds. Battery units encamped, Indian village set, Cotton Belt Carnival shows underway, and race track praised as best in the state. Officials promise a grand week of events and thousands expected to attend.

Amarillo Tri-State Exposition Bob Emmett Globe 141St Field Artillery 142Nd Infantry Cotton Belt Carnival Panhandle Amarillo Emmett

Fair Notes From Amarillo Fair Opens With Band and Booms

A morning crowd gathered at Fifth and Pall streets as Dave Derden's band played Sousa and then The Chicago Tribune. Transformers arrived just in time to light the fair grounds, and multiple Amarillo groups ran concessions including the American Legion booth and Central Presbyterian Endeavor.

Dave Derden John Philip Sousa Fifth and Pall Streets Amarillo Chicago Tribune Derden Tri- State Fair Grounds Dallas Houston City Light and Water Company Amarillo Society American Legion Poultry Building the Legion Jeff Davis Arkansas

Fair Week Opens With Horse Auto and Pageant Events

Attendance up to noon exceeded expectations as fair grounds and exhibits run smoothly. The week begins at 9 0 clock with races and carnival features, the Pageant Of The Plains, and free entertainment leading to next Sunday night closure.

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