Large city fire damages several shops and department store
A blaze starting in a hosiery shop spread to the A Harris department store and a millinery shop in downtown. Firefighters fought for over an hour, some breaking through a burned roof, with at least one injury. Harris reported at least 50000 in mail and advertising losses while Gox hosiery and Reidy millinery together logged about 20000 in damages.
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Ghreee
A. Harrie
Harris
Gox
Reidy
Witness Says Leahy Could Get Fair Trial Here
In Live Oak County Texas defense witness M K Wright testified he believed Harry L Leahy could obtain a free and impartial trial for the slaying of Dr J A Ramsey of Mathis. Wright was the first of twelve witnesses for the defense seeking a venue change.
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Associated Press
George West
Texas
Harry L. Leahy
Live Oak County
J. A. Ramsey
Mathis
Thirty-Sixth District
M. K. Wright
Leahy
Wright
Ramsey disappearance case contends over Leahy guilt
A court record notes calls to raise funds for Ramsey's disappearance case and for pursuing the guilty party. The defense redirects Wright's claim that Leahy is the accused party, already named in prior proceedings.
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Ramsey
Leahy
Defense Council
Wright
Accuser Claims First Raise Theft Mentioned by Wright
A fragment notes Wright saying he was among the first to accuse the suspect of a money raising incident during the time of the crime. The brief quote emphasizes the speaker's early role in alleging misconduct.
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Wright
Advantages of Opportunity of School Are Appreciated
One thousand boys of normal or superior intelligence who have fallen behind in studies are given a chance to rehabilitate themselves and complete two terms in one at Public School No. 90 in Brooklyn. All classes of society are represented, including wealthy families abroad, traveling, illness, and children of foreign born parents. The pupils appreciate the opportunity, and more than 400 applicants were turned away this fall due to lack of room.
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Brooklyn
New York
Hope Not Instrument Saxophone Says Humorist
A London humorist quips about the saxophone with Senor Mescagni saying it ranks as a poor instrument. The joke reflects light satire on musical taste and public figures.
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Senor Mescagni
Humorist
London
Oil Association Urges Full Attendance Tonight
The West Texas Oil and Gas association calls all members to attend tonight’s meeting at the Board of City Development to complete its organization. The constitution and by laws will be adopted and officers installed as Hutchinson county tax valuations and marketing issues are discussed.
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West Texas Oil and Gas Association
Board of City Development
Hutchinson County
High School Boys Visit Oregon Agricultural College
More than 200 vocational agriculture students attended a 1926 pilgrimage to Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis Oregon. They brought bedding and stayed on army cots in various buildings. Advanced agriculture students led sight seeing tours and stock judging demonstrations.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
College instructors direct demonstrations and meetings
Open meetings led by a state director of vocational education offered swimming pool and athletic activities as diversions for the boys.
Simple Daytime Silk Frock Features Wide Shirring
A new daytime silk frock shows wide shirring at the waistline and on the shoulders, giving a simple yet stylish silhouette suitable for day wear. The design emphasizes minimal detail while highlighting the gathered waist and shoulder lines.
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Fair Haven Canal
Miami Avenue
Amarillo Tire House
Racine Tires
The
Broome Electric Company
W. Sixth St
W.S. Radio & Auto Supply Co
Agricultural College
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn, Mass
R. C. A. Radiolas
Polk Street
Finklea Electric Co
E 128
di Radio Talent
Dallas
National Cycle CO
Pheone
Martin
Fidelity Union Casualty Company
W. A. Castle
Taylor St
Guaranty Abstract & Title CO
Long-Bell Lumber CO
West Third St
Amarillo, Texas
Gish Radio Service
WQAC
Shamrock
Crosley Receivers
Cunningham Tubes
Burgess Batteries
Walker-Murphy
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