Explosion claims five lives at cotton gin yard
In Mount Pleasant a blast at a saw mill and cotton gin yard killed George Parsons 50 Louis Hays 34 Henry Churchwell 34 Thomas Parsons 16 and Louis Evans 34 injuring Parker Carey Graham and DeSoto Martin. Debris scattered like a cyclone. cause unknown as rescuers clear debris and doctors respond.
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George Parsons
Thomas Parsons
Louis Hays
Henry Churchwell
Louis Evans
Parker
Carey Graham
DeSoto Martin
George Parson
Parsons
Churchwell
Riit
Mount Pleasant
Bloody back is testimony for man's flogging
Harold F. Murks of Chicago displayed bloodstained garments and a severely lacerated scalp and back at a Dallas hospital after a beating near Shreveport Louisiana. He said two men forced him into a car, then several unmasked men thrashing him about forty times with a leather strap before sending him by train to Greenville Texas and on to Dallas. He reported being hired as counsel for three men charged with vagrancy, and warned to quit Shreveport. He is 35, married, with one child and plans to return to Chicago after recovery.
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Dallas
Texas
Harold F. Murks
Chicago
Shreveport
Murks
Shreevport
Greenville
Marks
Hays to quit Cabinet for motion picture group
Postmaster General Hays plans to retire from the cabinet to head a motion picture producers and distributors association. President Harding voiced no objection while noting no contract is signed yet. Hays expects to finalize terms in New York soon, with retirement timing tied to employer wishes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hays
Association of
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors
White House
Harding
New York
Japan U S War Clouds Clearer After Washington Talks
Admiral Baron Kato, senior Japan delegate, says the Washington conference has dispelled Pacific tensions and moved toward peace. He notes that while past talk featured conflict of interest and sea supremacy, current discourse centers on understanding, accord, and cooperation. He argues concessions prove sincere intent and that scrapping vast fleets becomes practicable.
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Associated Prom
New York
Washington
Baron Tomasaiuro Kato
Japan
Japan Society
Pacific
Baron Kato
Elecv
Vienna
Hague
Mortgage Filed for $10,000,000 on Intercontinental Oil Property
A mortgage of 10 million dollars on property of the Intercontinental Oil Company was filed today in Newcastle, Pennsylvania. Underwriters were Equitable Trust Company and John Armstrong of New York City, according to the recorder of deeds office.
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Hy Ansociated
Newcastle
ntransContinental Oil Company
Recorder of Deeds
Equitable Trust Compeenant
John Armstrong
New
Four Rangers Guard Trial Of Connally Murder Suspects
In Waco Texas on January 14 four Texas Rangers will be present to prevent mob violence as three African American defendants accused of killing S L Connally are brought to trial Monday morning in the fifty fourth district. They have been held in Dallas since arrest.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Texas Rangers
S. L. Connally
Dallas
St John Military A c amas 228 points in double header
St John Military Academy of Manlius set what may be a world record by scoring 228 points in a double header. They defeated Utica Academy 96 to 7 and Savannah High School 132 to 11 in Syracuse New York on January 14.
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Syracse
N. Y
St. John Military Academy of
Manlius
Utica Academy
Savannah High School
Well Spudded In 18th Hour 18th Day In 13th Test
McLEAN Texas January 14 to spud in an oil test on Friday the 13th at about the 18th hour with a 13 inch drill bit Campbell No 1 on the Y C b ranch 12 miles SE of here plans to drill to 3200 feet unless oil in paying quantities is found sooner. The town hopes the number 13 brings luck but production in 13 weeks or 13 months is not anticipated.
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Mclean
Texas
C. C. Campbell
Y. C
County officers face several alcohol law charges in Texas
In Waco on January 14, County Attorney Lon Eubanks and Limestone County Deputy Jim Steele plus four others were arraigned before U S Commissioner A P McCormick on federal liquor law violations. Eubanks faces conspiracy charges and bond set at 1000 dollars. Steele granted 2000 dollars free on bail after alleged obstruction. Several others, including Mrs Minnie Hawkins Claude Riley and E S Statford, held on similar counts. ten complaints filed against the dozen taken in Mexia raids. A federal agent reported plans to return with 25 prisoners as indictments proceed. Trail dates set for Eubanks on January 20 and Steele the next day.
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Waco
Texas
Lon Eubanks
Jim Steele
Limestone County
Mexia
United States
A. P. McCormick
Eubanks
Internal Revenue
Garrett Cartr
Minnie Hawkins
Claude Riley
Statfford
Steele
McCormick
Texas Rangers
M. G. Gongaullus
Prohibition
National Guardsmen
J. A. Handy
R. L. Galladay
W. H. Sanders
George Blackford
R. L. Lewis
J. F. Long
J. B. Baker
PD. A. Long
Sam Gambrell
George Gambrell
Japs And Chinese Accord On Moves To Restore Lease
The Far Eastern conference sees slow progress with Shantung as the only deadlocked issue. Britain and others consider compromise while hopes rise for a resolution next week. The Chinese insist on the twenty one demands despite Japanese objections, while abolition of spheres of influence and restoration of leased areas face uncertain prospects.
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Far Eastern Committee
Shantung
Chung-Hui-Wang
China
Klan Parade Draws Crowd In Corsicana Texas
About 500 men wearing Ku Klux Klan regalia paraded the main business street of Corsicana Texas at 9 pm led by horsemen with a fiery cross. Citizens lined the sidewalks and applauded the procession.
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Corsicana
Texas
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Texas League adopts 164 game schedule for 1929 season
Houston Texas January 14 The Texas League owners adopted a 164 game schedule to begin April 14 and end September 14 Opening games include Houston at Galveston Beaumont at San Antonio Dallas at Wichita Falls and Shreveport at Fort Worth Officials will resume session Monday to finish remaining business.
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Houston
Texas
Galveston
Beaumont
San Antonio
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Mexican attackers hunted after farmer fatally shot near Mercedes
Texas Rangers county officers and U S soldiers with civilian posses scour the area between Mercedes in Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande to capture two Mexicans who fatally shot J. W. Minner, 60, at his home four miles northwest of Mercedes. Minner identified the assailants before dying an hour later after being shot three times while investigating a backyard noise at about 10 p m.
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Brownsville
Texas
Texas Rangers
United States
Mercedes
Hidalgo County
Rio Grande
J. W. Minner
Minner
Grayson County Prosecutor Bookout Arrested on Extortion Charges
Hubert Bookout, Grayson County attorney, was arrested on two extortion counts and released on $1,000 bond in each case. He issued a statement to Grayson County citizens claiming innocence and asking delay of judgment until all case developments occur. The grand jury alleges he collected fees from Texas not allowable by law.
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Sherman
Hubert Bookout
Grayson County
Bookout
Texas
League of Nations Council Adjourns to April in Geneva
Geneva Jan 14 The League of Nations council, in session since last week, adjourned tonight until April 26. The next meeting will be in Geneva with public sessions planned, except when personalities or other reasons require closed sessions. Dr Gaston Da Cuna of Brazil was chosen to succeed Paul Hymans as council president.
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Geneva
Council of the League of Nations
Gaston da Cuna
Brazil
Council
Paul Hymans
Belgium
Arbuckle Trial Expected to Last Three Weeks
Francisco January 14 Inability of opposing counsel to complete the jury in Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle second manslaughter trial delayed opening until Tuesday. Attorneys expect a run of at least three weeks, similar to the first trial. Jury selection lengthened by six pre emptory challenges with eleven temporary jurors in the box at adjournment. Public interest has waned since the case began.
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Associated Press
Francisco
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Hall of Justice
Funeral for Christopher Minor Spencer Monday in Hartford
The funeral of Christopher Minor Spencer inventor of the Spencer repeating rifle and the first automatic screw machine will be held Monday afternoon at the home of his son Roger M. Spencer in Hartford Connecticut.
Jury Deliberates 24 Hours In Burch Murder Case
In Los Angeles on January 14 the Arthur C. Burch murder jury failed to reach a verdict after a day and a half of deliberation. A court message announced by the foreman indicated no verdict, prompting Judge Sidney N. Reeve to call in attorneys before the jurors prepared to resume deliberations Monday morning.
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Los Angeles
Arthur C. Burch
Bean Kennedy
Selock
Sidney .N. Reeve
Reeve
Trading Activity in Aversion Stock Market Mixes Gains
Trading in today’s stock market showed heightened activity with a broader range of issues than earlier in the week. Investors posted gains from one to nearly three points on several stocks as trading volume increased.
Poincare Seeks Ambassadors Over Council Changes
Paris January 14. M Poincare, newly named premier, held talks with British Prime Minister Lloyd George and outlined a plan to use ambassadors for international settlements. He signaled the possible end of the supreme council, while insisting one final meeting may occur with allied invitation if France’s view prevails. Briand’s visit to London was kept informal.
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Paris
Associated Press
M. Poincare
M. Briand
Cannes
Deginate
Supreme Council
Great Britain
Supreme Sounell
Lloyd George
Briand
Rathenay
Fire Devastates Texas Oil Town Block
A major blaze in Mexia Texas destroyed seven two story buildings in the business district causing an estimated amount of 750000 dollars in losses. The fire disrupted the electric light and telephone systems as troops and Rangers under General Jacob Wolters maintained order. Firefighters fought the blaze with limited water supply and even dynamite used in a vain attempt to halt the spread.
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Associated Press
Mexia
Texas
Ross & Green
Simond Bros
Jesse Meen
Prenderpast-Smith, Wells, Pittman
Colonial Investment
Jacob Wolters
Ross and Green
Pittmann
Commerce Street
Telephone Exchange
Prenderfast and Smith Bank
Blake Smith
City National Bank
Prendergast
Smith
Ring of Business
Strangers Help Strangely Amid Martial Law in Mexia
Mexia, Texas, January 14. Martial law was proclaimed with soldiers on every corner to disperse crowds and protect shopkeepers. Strangers aided shopkeepers by moving stock or taking goods, arrests occurred, and minor clashes followed. The Corsicana Fire Department assisted the local department as Lieut. Kerr of General Wolters rode nine miles in an open car to address water supply issues.
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Associated Proms
Mexia
Texas
Corsicana
Local authorities stunned by abduction of attorney Harold Marks
Reports from Dallas indicate Harold O. Marks, an attorney said to have represented the American Civil Liberties Union, was abducted from a local hotel last night. The event came as a surprise to Shreveport, Louisiana authorities and is under investigation by local officials and federal agents.
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Associated Press
Shreveport
Dallas
Texas
Harold O. Marks
American Civil Libeties Union
Auth
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