American canal plan and global flight talk in one column
The piece argues for a U S canal linking Houston to the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley to boost inland transport and industry. It notes Rene Fonck’s failed Paris flight, predicts frequent long distance flights within two decades, and warns of China, Huerta, and oil price shifts while urging Coolidge to act.
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Artie Beickens
Cat
Mess
Teees
Michigan
Mississippi
Houston
St. Louis
Kansee City
Chicago
Omaha
Great Lake Cities
Rene Fonck
Fonck
New York
Paris
California
Cotton Prices Slump After Government Crop Estimate
In New York a flood of orders after the government estimated an 15.81 million bale crop pushed cotton prices down six fifty per bale to multi year lows. In New Orleans the crop report showing 15.5 million bales caused prices to fall about four to five dollars per bale from morning highs.
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Associated Press
New York
New Orleans
Weather summary from fragmented OCR line
A garbled weather note mentions precipitation and conditions with unclear locations and dates. Content is incomplete and cannot identify specific region, timing, or figures.
Dempsey Tunney Heavyweight Title Fight Looms In Philly
The Dempsey Tunney heavyweight title bout faced no legal or weather obstacles as 5 000 fans prepared for the classic battle at Sesquicentennial Stadium. Gene Tunney weighed 185 14 pounds and Jack Dempsey weighed in with official verdicts noting perfect condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Dempsey Weighs In At 190 For Tunney Title Fight
Jack Dempsey weighs 190 pounds in Atlantic City on the eve of his heavyweight title bout with Gene Tunney in Philadelphia. The champion wears trunks, socks and shoes on the scale and will depart for Philadelphia between 5:30 and 6 p m. The bout, set for 8:30 p m eastern standard time, carries a purse of about 650000 before a record crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Philadelphia
Gene Tunney
News-Globe Announces Big Fight Returns In Panhandle
The News-Globe will broadcast Dempsey-Tunney results to Amarillo and the Panhandle with blow by blow AP wire reports from Philadelphia. A large party is planned at the Globe office with telephonic and radio updates via WDAG. The fight starts around 7 30 p m with preliminaries earlier.
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News-Globe
Amarillo
Panhandle
Globe Office
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Fair Grounds
Toonight
The
J. L. Martin
WDAG
Texas
Humble Crude Price Cut Hits Hutchinson and Carson Counties
Humble Oil cuts Hutchinson and Carson county crude to 1.25 per barrel regardless of gravity while Wheeler and Gray county price stays 1.65 for 84 gravity with 5 cents per unit to 44 gravity. Magnolia had cut earlier to 1.15 to 1.45 amid broader market shifts.
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Wheeler and Gray County
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Hutchinson and
Carson County
Magnolia
Humble
United States
American Petroleum Institute
Rear Admiral Fullam Dies in Washington at 70
Rear Admiral William F. P. Fullam, retired, died in Washington today from complications after pneumonia. He would have been seventy one years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullam
Washington
William FP. Fullam
Oil field labor shortage sparks nationwide call for 5000 workers
Clyde Alexander of Phillips Company says Panhandle oil fields need 5000 workers at once due to pipeline and construction growth. White labor sought with a $4.05 minimum wage. Mexicans considered if white labor proves unavailable. Call targets men across trades, with work through winter likely.
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Clyde Alexander
Phillips Company
Panhandle
Chicago
San Antonio
Texas
Rebuilding Underway in Florida After Hurricane
Florida residents battered by a weekend hurricane receive aid from Red Cross and relief agencies as they begin rehabilitation. An appeal for massive donations is led by Frank B. Shutts, publisher of The Miami Herald, underscoring nationwide support for recovery efforts.
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Associat
Miami
Fla
Florida
Red Cross
Frank B. Shutts
Miami Herald
Cargeees
Rotary chief urges closer ties as Amarillo growth expands
William C. Edwards district governor for 41 clubs spoke at a Rotary luncheon in Amarillo urging members to improve acquaintanceship and attendance. The Denton publisher noted Rotary’s reach covering 58 districts, 2403 clubs in 85 nations, and plans to add seven more nations this year. He toured Panhandle and Dalhart, highlighting rapid Amarillo growth complicating member familiarity.
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Amarillo
Temple
Dalhart
Rotary International
Rotary
Braves Complete Sprint To Finish By Beating Pirates
The Braves defeated the Pirates 15 to 6 as Pittsburgh posted 0 runs in the seventh and 8th innings while Boston rallied with a strong late stretch. Kremer earned the win for the Braves as Heston took the loss for Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
Boston
Braves
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Heston
Kremer
DP. Smith
Gooch
Edwards
Beotoweed
J. Taylor
Hartley County Wins Farm Display Honors at Tri-State Exposition
Hartley county won first place in the agricultural exhibit with a high score of 952 at the Tri-State Exposition, narrowly beating Dalham county. Judges included J. D. Tinsley, James Wallace, and M. B. Oats, with Hartley led by W. H. Upchurch. Amarillo crowds rise as 7,000 to 8,000 expected. auto races set for Saturday and Sunday on the five eighths mile dirt track.
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Hartley County
Dalham County
Dalham, Randall
Herophill
W. H. Upchurch
Channing
J. D. Tinsley
Santa Fe Railway
Amarillo
James 5. Wallace
Pisinview
M. B. Oats
Fort Worth
Carl §. Guin
Randall County
J. W. Jennings
Hemphill County
P. D. Hanna
Wheeler County
T. R B. Brown
Deaf Smith County
C.H. Amacker
Panhandle
Cliff Curran
Old Settlers
Neff Highway Officials Summoned in Road Probe
In Austin on September 23 R M Hubbard and D K Martin, highway commission members under the Neff administration, were summoned before the house committee on highways and motor traffic investigating contracts and allotments. State highway engineer A C Love said about 2000 miles had been designated since Neff’s term. a current record is being compiled. The hearing dragged as officials awaited required information and adjourned to call of Chairman Williamson. Post meeting actions on confirmation of highway commissioners were postponed until January.
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The
Ee Press
Austin
R. M. Hubbard
D. K. Martin
Highway Commission
Neff Administration
House
A. C. Love
Highway Department
Williamson
Kel Moseley
Joh Cage
Ubetetete
Department
Golf Round Sees Hagen Lead Doyle Midway in Open Match
Walter Hagen holds a one up lead over Pat Doyle of White Plains after 18 holes in the PGA Championship third round. Harry Hampton and Johnny Farrell are all square after six holes in their match. Leo Diegel is two up on Abe Espinosa at the finish of the 18th. The report notes other local ads and listings including electrified water and various businesses.
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Associated Press
Garden City
Walter Hagen
Pat Doyle
Whiteplains
Harry Hampton
Memphis
Tennessee
Johnny Farrell
Mamaroneck
New York
Leo Diegel
Abe Espinosa
Chicago
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Malolos
Philippine
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Cyrus
Franklin
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Great Britain
President Coolidge
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Frank Wiener
Pennsylvania Boxing Commission
Dempsey
Carson
Love
Martina
Greene
W. C. Edwards
Denton
Amaritlo
NEFF
GOLF
Steieway End Voss
EK. P. Hubbard
Agrat
W. Jentina’ Music Co
Hmetel
Tunney
Jae Pengeey
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