Childhood Reflections by Clarence Darrow in McNamara Case
The famed defense attorney Clarence Darrow delivered a mercy plea on August 25 in the McNamara case. He reflected on childhood as dream and illusion, arguing environment shapes youth and noting his own boyhood memories. He cited his past defenses of the McNamaras and other high-profile cases.
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Clarence
Tarrow
Toed
Leopold
Darraw
Caverly
Julius Caesar
Kulleon
Clarence Darrow
McNamaras
Los Angeles Times
Big Bill Haywood
Russia
Personal Liability Fire Case Sets Liability Precedent
Greensburg Louisiana reports two hunters who illegally shot a deer started a brush fire in a national forest last fall. The fire burned 2000 acres before it was controlled and they were ordered to pay 2500 to the U S Government to cover firefighting costs. The ruling strengthens personal liability for careless fire starting.
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Greensburg
Ilegally
United States
Perhaps a sensible candidate's hardest task is to speak kindly
A Columbus State Journal piece reflects on the challenge a candidate faces in praising their own platform without alienating voters. It argues that measured, courteous rhetoric may persuade while preserving credibility, especially in tight races.
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Columbus
Ohio State Journal
Grant County Dems Nominate a Ticket in Silver City
The Grant County Democratic convention in Silver City nominated a full ticket led by State Senator Frank Vesely for 24th District and Sheriff John W. Turner. Other officers include Treasurer Sam W. Agee, Assessor John A. Moses, Superintendent Maud B. Stratton, Probate Judge John F. P. Durant, and Surveyor Charles B. Johnson, with district and state convention delegates named and plans for September 15 selections.
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Grant County
Silver City
Frank Vesely
John W. Turner
Maud B. Stratton
John FP
Durant
DP. Noble
W. J. Bethancourt
Banta Rita
Frank W. Heron
Cliff
Wayne MacVeagh Wilser
van Manville
W. Bayne
BB. Venable
Clarence W. Bayne
Democratic County Central Committee
Sam W. Agee
Royall
W. D Huff
Santana
Alvan N. White
BR. J. Ryan
Attorney Hayes
Forrest Mieller
L. Pp. McHaiffey
Lordsburg
Hidalgo
Beall to Speak at National Tax Association Meeting
Lyren O Beall secretary of the state tax commission is chosen as one of four speakers at the National Tax Association annual meeting in St Louis September 15 He follows a request from former Governor Lowden of Illinois who heard a New Mexico tax plan presentation last year Also named are Benjamin Loving Young RB Young and Phillip Zoercher western backing grows for Beall as a potential vice presidency of the association Beall credits New Mexico with practical tax handling and businesslike public finance approaches.
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Lyren O. Beall
State Tax Commission
National Tax Association
St Loui
Lowden
Illinois
Beall
New Mexico
Phillip Zoercher
Indiana
Bealls
C. C. Phlen
University of California
Potential Democratic Senators Rise From NM Nomination Field
With the September 15 Santa Fe nominating convention in view, many possible candidates emerge for the U S Senate seat. Miguel A. Otero and Bronson Cutting are among front runners while Carl Magee and Judge Sam Bratton may be considered as compromise choices.Regional figures A L Young and J D Atwood figure in support, with others like A T Harnett and unnamed contenders possible as the field evolves.
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Santa Fe
U. S
Miguel A. Otero
Panama Canal Zone
Board of Regents
The
New Mexico Normal University
Las Vegas
Otero
Normal University
American Legion
Bronson Cutting
Santa Fe New Mexican
London
Cuttig
Carl Magee
Storm Petrel
New Mexico
Sam Bratton
Supreme Bench
Mesilla Valley
A. L. Young
Las Cruces
Young
Elephant Hulle
Messalia Valley
A. T. Hannett
Gallup
J.D. Atwood
Kenwell
New Mexico State College to Open Road Material Testing Lab
A laboratory for testing road material is to be established at New Mexico State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Las Cruces. The state will save costs by using its own lab instead of relying on Pierce Testing Laboratories, with added ability for research on local road materials and improved state roads through college highway department cooperation.
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New Mexico State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Las Cruces
State Highway Department
Pierce Testing Laboratories
Denver
el! Paso
New Mexico
State College
Highway Department
President hosts Big Three on camping tour
President Coolidge welcomes Henry Ford Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone during a New England automobile tour. The industrial trio pledge support for the president and emphasize farm prosperity as key to national well being. They tour Vermont and Massachusetts countryside visiting farms and events including a Wayside Inn stop and farm demonstrations.
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President Goolidge
Vermont
Wis
Henry Tord
Thomas A. Edison
Harvey &. Firestone
New England
Pord
Edison
Fira
Green Mountains
Mr. Ford
South Sudbury
Mass
Me. Boleon
Mr. Firestone
Parn Tureau Federation
Ite
Holsteine Vreoman Association
My. Firestones
Columbiana County
Oho
Angora Goat Show Planned for September 5–6
Molair growers invite the public to view top Angora goats in a Moorhead era Mohair display. The 1924 event highlights New Mexico’s growing Mohair industry with a focus on breed quality and industry potential. The show centers around the Ownby house and aims to draw interest from livestock enthusiasts in the region.
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Molair Growers Association
Angora Goatsa
Reptuber Ltd
New Mexico
West
Arizona
Florida oil well advances as depth tops 224 feet
Last week the Florida oil well gained 4 feet, reaching just over 224 feet. Drilling shows alternating red sandstone shale and gray stone, water shut off after months of work, with potential to reach 2300 feet where oil is predicted.
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Florida
Animas News Briefs From Local Visitors and Rodeo
Mrs Jessie Upshaw and her mother visit Mr and Mrs Tom Upshaw while Mrs Turner stays with her daughter Mrs George Pahaw. Discussions mention Arizona heat and visits to the JF Bar ranch. Turpin family plans to move to Lordsburg for school. Animal notes, rodeo at Animas draws crowds. Local folks from Cloverdale and Douglas are mentioned along with remarks from Toledo Blade and Philadelphia Record.
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Prockiman
Mra
Tom Upshaw
Turner
Georgepahaw
Arizona
JF Bar Ranch
Mes
Turpin
John
Auter
Cloverdale
Mra. Wying
Ving Neice
Freeman
Lordsburg
Dee
Dock Gibson
Birchfield
Animas
Iille
Autry
Douglas
Fred McHenery
Mrs. Upshaw
Local liquor supply shut off after raid near Lordsburg
Special officer Oscar Allen and F. P. McConig seized sixteen gallons of alcohol eighteen gallons of Botot and ten cases of tequila from a car east of Lordsburg. Prisoners pleaded guilty in the United States Commissioner's court and were sent to Albuquerque for sentencing in the U.S. Court.
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Oscar Allen
F. 4. McConig
the & BP. Company
Ideo Dela O
Francisco Mullalobos
Lordavian
Francisco Morelos
Valedon
Enilio Belrada
el Paso
Lordsburg
Methodist Church Announces Pulpit Schedule This Week
The Sunday program across the Methodist Church includes a morning service led by Rev. D. G. Decherd presiding elder of the Safford District Arizona Conference and an evening sermon by Bishop Mupt. The pastor returns from vacation and invites worshippers to attend all services.
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Geo. v. Jeffs
D. G. Decherd
Safford District
Arizona
Walter H. Vanderpool
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Toledo Blade
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Philadelphia Record
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