Otis Clark of Herrin Is Slain
Evidence collected by Sheriff Galligan and Williamson County Coroner Bell points to a liquor feud in the death of Otis Clark a union miner slain in Herrin Illinois. Clark once led rioters in the 1922 Lester strip mine killings and was later boasted about firing the first shot before being found not guilty by a grand jury.
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Associated Press
Herrin
Ill
George Galligan
Bell
Williamsonounty
Otis Clark
Clark
K. C. McDowell
Lester Strip
S. Glenn Young
Spanish Casualties Heavy In Regent Rifian Battle
Reports from Cebadilla describe a decisive Spanish victory over the Riffians but with heavy losses on the Spanish side. Estimates say up to 500 killed and wounded. Moroccans retain a field gun about 800 yards from the Spanish camp firing steadily.
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Associated Press
Gibraltar
Cebadilla
Purification as Health Foundation Promoted by Calotabs
A medical claim urges Purification of the system with Calotabs as a weekly course to cure chronic ailments. The ad pushes a family package with directions for 35 cents and a trial 10 cents, available at any drug store.
Louisville Fire Department Converts Horse Drawn Engines to Motor Drive
The Louisville Fire Department retrofitted four horse drawn engines with SD International speed chassis, converting the front frames into semi-trailers to operate at 25 to 30 mph. The project avoided new engine purchases for outlying districts, illustrating a cost saving approach in transitioning to motorized fire apparatus.
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Louisville Fire Department
Louisville
Auto Deaths Increase in 57 Cities Report
Washington Sept 28 Automo ble fatalities in fifty seven American cities rose in the four weeks ending Sept 12. The commerce department estimate totals 433 deaths vs 369 previously. Norfolk shows no fatalities in eight weeks. Albany Cambridge Dallas El Paso Fall River Fort Worth Somerville report clean records. Through Sept 12 the year to date total is 3813 deaths vs 332? 1923. 1924 total deaths reach 4942, up from 4827 in 1923.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Commerce
Norfolk
Albany
Cambridge
Dallas
el Paso
Fall River
Fort Worth
Somerville
Massachusetts
Cholera Strikes U S Fort in Philippines
Manila reports the fifty seventh infantry at Fort McKinley placed under strict quarantine after the death of a Philippine scout and his family from cholera. Health officials aim to inoculate nearly Manila's population with serum within two days as over 100 suspects are hospitalized and 18 deaths recorded. Quarantine orders require strict examination of steamer passengers.
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Associated Press
Manila
Fifty-Seventh Infantry
Fort McKinley
Diamonds and Money Reveal a Hotel Room Heist Close Call
Amarillo drew many visitors Saturday night as Merle Evans and Leslie Wildis of the Ringling band struggled to find lodging. They parked in the Polly Garden Hotel Palo Duro lot and slept with Evans’s two diamonds and a roll of money under his pillow, a risky setup that could have invited theft if awakened.
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Dave Derden
Amarillo
Chuck
Merle Evans
Leslie Wildis
Ringling
Polly Garden
Hotel
Palo Duro
Evans
Two Party System Urged By Texas Republicans
Leonard Withington urged Texans to adopt a two party system as vital for progress and strong public service. He cited low poll tax participation, called one party rule a threat to democracy, and announced a statewide primary plan with Republicans already organized in most Texas counties.
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Texas
Leonard Withington
Republican Party of
Panhandle
Hotel
Palo Duro
Fathers of the Republic
Our Democracy
R. B Creager
Eugene Nolte
Orville Bullington
F. L. Thomson
Hugh Exum
Exum
Creager
Withington
H. BE
Half Minute Interviews C. B. Witt Recollects Dallas Fair Years
C B Witt recalls a younger Dallas fair noting it was not bigger and not as good in many ways as current exhibitions. He reflects on early tensions and evolving standards of the event during a brief personal interview.
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C. B. Witt
Dallas
Dainty eye cup promoted with Lavoptik eye wash
An advertisement from Randol Drug Co promoting Lavoptik eye wash with camphor and witch hazel for healthy eyes. It claims eyes will look sparkling and vivacious and discourages red or strained eyes.
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Randal Drug Co
Tri-State fair grows toward Dallas show status
The Dallas fair began modestly and expanded year by year as our own fair did. In time we hope to match the Dallas show in renown, drawing visitors from larger cities who marvel at our achievements.
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Tri-State
Dallas
Sheriff Ikard Killed by Bandits in Archer County
Emmett R. Bruce recalls reading in The Globe of Sheriff Harrison Ikard being killed by bandits in Archer County. He knew Ikard from Decatur College and calls him a fine, smart man. Bicycle parts, 113 West Seventh.
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Emmett R. Bruce
Globe
Harrison Ikard
Archer County
Ikard
Decatur College
PB-1 Forced Down At Sea By Engine Trouble Sunday
The sea plane PB-1 on a return flight from San Francisco to Seattle for engine alterations was forced down fifteen miles off Ilwaco Washington yesterday due to engine trouble. It was towed ashore today by a destroyer after failure to attempt a non stop flight. Gun repairs 113 W Beventh.
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Washington
San Francisco
Ne Builders
Seattle
Slawaii
Ilwaco
Indigestion menace dodged by Ferraline remedy
Promote Ferraline as a natural digestive tonic claiming quick relief from indigestion and linked blood weakness. Advertising text promises refund if first bottle fails, asserts ten day treatment costs one dollar and lists Atlanta Georgia as the company location.
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Ferraline Co
Atlanta
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Taylor Street
U .S Fort
Philippines
Inspection Service
Motor Truck Field
International Harvester Company of America
Lincoln Street
Amarillo, Texas
Mars
Cupid
Hi. Grindell Matthews & Wipe
H. Grindell Matthews
Olive Waite
Bicycle Parts
West
W.beventh
Corona
Postoffice
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