Standard Oil Earnings Show Big Increase
The Associated Press reports that Standard Oil Company New Jersey and subsidiaries posted total combined net earnings of 81,016,570 in 1924, up nearly 25 million from 1923. Chairman Bedford noted record petroleum sales, $409,995,000 gross income, and $3.20 per share on common stock after preferred dividends.
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Y Associated Press
New York
Standard Oil Company New Jersey
Bedford
Etroleum
Theompany
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Witness Tells of Approaching Governor Davis in Bribe Case
Associated Press reports in Topeka that Anthony L. Oswald, the Stars witness against ex governor Jonathan M. Davis, testified he was urged to plead for clemency for Walter Grundy. Oswald said he met Davis in December after a prior cordial visit, then negotiated with Carl J. Peterson about a $2500 payoff for a pardon, while defense cross examiner A M Harvey pressed for contradictions and named Hutchinson political figures.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kans
Anthony L. Oswald
Stars Star
Jonathan M. Davis
Kansas
A. M. Harvey
Hutchinson
Harvey
Oswald
Walter Grundy
State Penitentiary
Carl J. Peterson
Grundy
Peterson
Davis
C. B. Griffith
James A. McClure
Griffith
Billy Morgan
Veniremen
W. Y. Morgan
Hutchison
Harlingen Wins 1926 State Firemen Annual Meet
The final session awarded Harlingen the 1926 convention of the state firemen's association. San Angelo fire chief John Parker was elected president after a close vote, defeating Brenham's Chief Davis.
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Harlingen
Associated Press
Cisco
State Fireman's Association
John Parker
San Angelo
Davis
Brenham
Missouri Pacific Secures Option on S A U G Stock
Galveston May 14. Missouri Pacific railroad has secured an option on the stock held by W T Eldridge in the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad, gaining option to all stocks and bonds and will apply to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to purchase. C Griffin traffic manager Sugarland railway company says Eldridge controlled 48 percent of the stock while Kell and Ponder held 52 percent. Griffin expects easy ICC permission.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Missouri Pacific Railroad
W. T. Eldridge
San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
C. Griffin
Sugarland Railway Company
Eldridge
W. M. Kell
A. B. Ponder
Griffin
Missouri Pacific
Intestate Commerce Commission
Slayer of Doctor Taken to Cleburne for Safe Keeping
Meridian May 14 A deadly shooting in Clifton left Dr. Owen Carpenter dead. R M Smith 25, a garage man, allegedly confessed to the killing and was sent to Cleburne for confinement while bond is discussed. Smith cited family trouble as motive. Justice Jenkins notes a written confession in county attorney J P Ward's possession. A special court of investigation into Dr Carpenter’s death will meet Friday with Justice Jenkins presiding.
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Associated Press Meridian
Clifton
Owen Carepenter
R. M. Smith
Cleburne
Justice Jenkins
Smith
Carpenter
Dr. Carpenter
Veterans urged to hasten Adjusted Compensation filings
Washington May 14 A ruling by Comptroller General McCarl warns World War I veterans to file Complete applications promptly under the Adjusted Compensation Act. He held that an incomplete form started before death cannot be deemed valid even if relatives file it for the estate.
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Associated Press
Washington
McCarl
Seven Bishops to Participate in Consecration Today
Seven bishops and clergy from the West Texas and neighboring dioceses will take part in the consecration and election of Rev. R. Arthur Huston as bishop of the Olympia diocese. Holy Communion is set for Friday at 7:80, morning prayer at 8:30, with the consecration service starting at 10 o'clock.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
West Texas
R. Arthur Huston
St. Mark’s Church
Olympia
News-Post Lake Gets Favorable Vote
The News and Post advocates a dam to create a lake and water supply for wells. It argues the project cost is limited and could attract new industries, urging Amarillo residents to vote for the plan. A voting box appears on the back page and readers are asked to mail in their ballots.
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News and Post
Amarillo
Wwa
The Prairie Wife at Fair Theatre
A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer drama tells the story of a cultured eastern girl who marries a prairie engineer and faces hardship on the homestead. Dorothy Devore stars with Herbert Rawlinson. supporting players include Gibson Gowland and Erich von Ritzau in a tale praised for its simple storytelling and fine photography.
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Fair Theatre
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Hugo Ballin
Arthur Stringer
Oes
Prairie Omestead
Chaddie
Theobald Gustav
Duncan Argyll
Duncan
Canadian Northwest
Duncan Jr
Dorothy Devore
Herbert Rawlinson
Miss Devore
Gibson Gowland
Erich von Stroheim
Leslie Stuart
Frances Prim
Erich von Ritzau
James Diamond
Plains Lumbermen Meeting With Credit Discussion Sessions
Plains Lumbermen convene a meeting with programs from 8:15 a.m. to 2:46 p.m. featuring open discussions on credit safety, lien rights, customer reliability, security types, and defensive collection methods. Notable presenters include W. Lane, F. Austin, C. Calloway, F. Beecroft, Jed Wilbert, T. Maloch, W. Tenney, and P. Leslie with panels from Roswell to Perryton and Dalhart to Quanah.
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W. OW
W. R. Lane
Panhandle
F. L. Austin
Roswell
Leo Randall
Lamesa
C. W. Calloway
Perryton
B. A. Howell
Muleshoe
John Burns
Nara Visa
F. B. Beecroft
Amarillo
Jim Willson
Floydada
Jed Wibert
Wichita Falls
L. HL Maloy
Quanah
T. C. Maloch
J. L. North
Vanhandle
W. D. Tenney
John Moore
Dalhart
Irby McGlamery
White Deer
Mr. Evans
Memphis
R. Wall
Booker
R. Burrow
Canyon
L. N. McCullough
Pampa
P. O. Leslie
M. P. Wilson
W. O. W. Hall
Mission Today Lectures at Hubbard Jenkins Vose Site
A schedule of afternoon sessions features talks on mortgage decisions and financial rights by C. M. Scott and J. W. Hood with discussions led by local figures. Topics include second mortgages, notes renewal, and enhancing business value.
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C. M. Scott
Mobeetie
Taylor Higginbotham
Plainview
J. W. Hood
Slaton
Asa May
Jubbock
Lee Pierson
Tucumcari
Dick Fields
G. L. Coleman
J. L. Parks
Amarillo
F. W. Hood
Sudan
Bob Horn
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Plains
Prairie
Eastern Productions, Inc
Dorothy
Devore
OUR Gang
Padgette & Harmon
Missouri
Paficif
Douglas Fairbanks
Bagdad
RA Biaudoloine
Deandi
NEW Armstrong Musical Comedy Company
Pete Morrison
Nheadin
News-Post
Lake
Paghond
Fair Theater
Plains Lumbermen
Hubbard Jenkins
Vose Pianos
Doug
Polk Street
Dallas
Denver
Polk
L. N. Pittman
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