Bryan Mentioned In Early Dispatches As A Possible Nominee For The Presidency
New York July 2 Old timers at the Democratic National convention discuss William J Bryan as a potential nominee though he denies running If John W Davis fails to secure votes Bryan could play a pivotal role He names progressives West as key to Democratic success while opposing Davis Ballot tallies show McAdoo gaining strength on the convention floor with Mississippi and Oklahoma pledging support in early rounds and Bryan later appears to hint at possible candidacies during a speech as Smith McAdoo and Davis continue to vie for the nomination.
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John W. Davis
Therfore
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McAdoo
J. W. Davis
Mississippi
Oklahoma
McAdso
Garden
Ie Smith
Murphree
Florida
Josephus Daniels
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Man from Lamasca Injured by Truck Near Bank
An elderly man named Barker of Lamasca was injured when struck by a truck driven by Jerry Bohanan near the First National Bank. Officials say Bohanan was not to blame. Barker received treatment from Dr. C A Gray and was later sent home, with injuries described as painful but not serious.
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C. A. Gray
Lamasea
Weather Outlook for East and West Texas
East Texas sees fair tonight and Thursday with possible showers on the coast and warmer interior conditions. West Texas forecast calls for partly cloudy nights and Thursday, with showers in the southeast and warmth in the north.
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East Texas
West Texas
Swan Island Declared Womanless Isle in Caribbean
A United Press report from Dallas describes Swan Island a 40 acre landmass in the Caribbean with no women. Aubrey Woodford a former United Fruit radio operator says the island is ruled by the chief radio operator and is supplied every three weeks by a steamship.
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Swan Island
Isle of Man
Aubrey Woodford
Woodford
United Fruit Company
Matter Island
Captain Kidd
Air mail service to begin in Dallas this week
Dallas opens air mail on Tuesday with flights from New York to San Francisco. Postmaster John W. Philp announces stamps in 8c 16c 24c series and states regular stamps usable until air mail stamps arrive. Mail from Dallas will travel by rail to air post offices and be carried by air mail carriers along the trans continental route.
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New York City
San Francisco
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Philps
New York
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Cheyenne
Wyo
United States
Texas
Pacific Slope
Breech Between Two Churches May Shel Continue
Tennessee July 2 The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will convene to decide unification with the northern branch. Rumor says a federal court injunction might be sought to block the meeting delaying the unification. The split stems from Civil War era slavery disputes.
Duel of Squeaks Ends in Bird Deaths at Hollywood Home
United Press reports a two day contest between a mocking bird and a parrot at the home of Mr. Gilwhite in Hollywood. The birds clashed with taunts and song, ending with both birds dead after 48 hours of nocturnal squabbles.
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Lily
Fea
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Oil Leases Offered for Sale in Front Row Nebraska Office
Local notices indicate oil leases are offered for sale in Nebraska with forms and related paperwork available at the office. Details on bids, terms, and eligibility are expected to follow in official notices.
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Fawoartte
Obregon Halts Payment on Seven Million Debt
President Obregon suspended Mexico's debt payment to the International Committee of Bankers citing seventeen reasons of explanation in a cable to his financial agent. He did not pay the interest on a recognized debt of 7 million dollars. He blamed former minister Adolfo de la Huerta for misrepresentation in arranging the loan.
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New York
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Mexico
International Committee of Bankers
Adolfo de la Huerta
Gas Well Fire Extinguished by Nitroglycerine Charge
Amarillo reports a gas well fire, started by a bolt of lightning, has been shot out by Tex Thornton using a nitroglycerine charge. The technique marks the fifth Panhandle gas well extinguished by explosives. Waxahachie scouts to attend Copenhagen jamboree. Dalhart plans a Sept 15 gin operation. Breckenridge grand jury warns of moral danger from petting parties on roads. Denton missionary describes Colorado mining town dances and moonshine. Port Arthur millinery fire causes $1,000 damage to 55 hats. Tyler league players share $600 from fans after winning first-half pennant. Dallas mayor warned labor agency in danger of losing federal support without office and staff.
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Amarillo
Texas
Tex Thornton
Means and secretary sentenced for Volstead Act conspiracy
Gaston B. Means, former Department of Justice agent, and his secretary Elmer W. Jarnecke were sentenced to two years in prison. Means also faces a $10,000 fine and Jarnecke a $5,000 penalty after their conviction for conspiring to evade the Volstead Act.
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United Press
New York
Gaston B. Means
Department of Justice
Elmer W. Jarnecke
Means
Jarnecke
Plan to cut middleman costs promotes roadside markets
Harrisburg, Pa. The Pennsylvania Board of Agriculture approves farmer plans to phase out middlemen and high railroad rates by selling produce at roadside stands this summer. The State Bureau of Markets urges cooperative stands with varied offerings to attract Tourists and keep prices moderate while clarifying that receipts are not all profit.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Board of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture
State Bureau of Markets
Buffalo Bill Statue to be unveiled July 4 at Cody
A 12 foot high 13 foot long bronze statue of Col Buffalo Bill will be unveiled July 4 beside the Shoshone River in Cody Wyoming. Miss Jane Cody Garlow will perform the unveiling. The statue by Mrs Harry Payne Whitney weighs about three tons and is the largest statue by a woman sculptor.
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Cody
Col. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Jane Cody Garlow
Harry Payne Whitney
New York Society
Paris
New York
Fifth Avenue
Caroline Lockhart
Buffalo Bill Western Association
Cody Enterprise
Merchants of City Please Take Notice
Advertising notice warns that the Favorite goes to press at noon on July 4 and will close non urgent ads by 3 p.m. on July 3. Advertisers are asked to cooperate and submit copy by the deadline.
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Met City
Look Look Store Offers Quality Eatables at Low Prices
Our store emphasizes high quality and economical pricing for eatables. Promptness and courtesy accompany affordable goods to create a pleasant shopping experience.
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