Hall county fair closes with heavy attendance and prizes
The Hall county fair in Memphis ends after three days of racing and livestock auctions. Brown Smith, 15, wins 21 prizes for farm exhibits, as a $1400 prize fund paddles premium awards. Officials praise turnout and vow to make the fair an annual event.
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T. E. Johnson
Memphis
Hall County
K. B. Morgan
The
Fair Association
Brown Smith
Eli
Fur Association
Far Association
Chamber of Comenerc
Grand Jury Probes Baseball Fixing in National League
The Cook County grand jury hears further on game throwing in a World Series dispute while concentrating on crooked activity in the National League. Chicago club president William Veeck cites private probes and telegrams claiming a fixed Chicago win, with witnesses detailing actions leading to player suspensions and indictments in the case.
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Associated Ress
Chicago
Cook
Ecancal
Willian Veeck
Philadelphias
Lee Magee
Hal Chase Veeck
Detroit
Eam
Mendrys
Alexander
Chieves
Philadelphia
Veeek
Gerry Hernen
Cineimnath Eluty
Rational Commission
Attidayite
Iren
Christy Mathewson
Johnson Denies Knowledge Of Borah's Campaign Plans
Washington and New York reports say Senator Borah of Idaho did not cancel speaking dates and did not join with Senator Borah to influence the League of Nations stance. Senator Johnson of California denies knowing of any such plans and says Borah has not quit the campaign.
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Johnson
Associated Press
San Francisco
Washington
Borah
Idaho
New York
Chicgo
California
League of Nations
Borah Tawmond Benjamin
Directo
Brock
Connecticut
Wan
Bleds
Danbinesy
New Haven
Portford
Election bill agreement noted in Texas legislature session
The Texas special session reached a free conference on the election bill and a plan to extend poll tax payment deadlines. House passage included a divorce of cotton gins and seed oil mills, plus a new licensing requirement for employment agents. Senate adjourned awaiting morning decisions on industrial dispute measures.
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Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Devis Miller
Ofmilla
Plainview Fair Ends After Five Busy Days
A final day crowd swelled Plainview as fairgoers filled streets and businesses closed for holiday. Local winners included Plainview High beating Floydada 13–0, a $300 first prize in the 51 mile free-for-all won by a Ford driven by Green of San Angelo, and M J Slax of Snyder took the motorcycle race. County farmers praised wheat and cotton displays with premiums and sweeping prizes amid concerts and water fights. Nearby towns sent thousands of children, and regional growers reported strong orders and advertising for next year.
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Plainview
Get. le
Northwest
Texay Fuly
Sudnview
Tip Iid
Plainview High
Ploydada
Ford
Green
San Angelo
Bob Hart
M. J. Slax
Snyder
Silverton
Kloydada
Lockney
Mans
Kitty Meebers
Lorling
Lockney Farters
Custer
Panhandle
Costre
Harding Defends Law Enforcement and Opposes League Covenant
Senator Harding denounces enforcement laxity and calls for prohibition enforcement as essential to society. He outlines social reform aims such as welfare, maternity protection, labor regulation, public health, and employment stabilization while opposing centralized federal authority. He also warns against the Versailles covenant and stresses national sovereignty and unity. A note mentions a Texas league proposal to bar players tied to crooked play from parks, tied to a convention agenda.
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Marion
Oct
Harding
Department of Public Welfare
Washington
Vines
League
Edward A. Ryan
Washington, D C
Senate
Baltimore
Johnson
League of Nations
America
United States
Council of Foreign Powers
Capitel
Geneva
Amelen
Welcher
Wernen
Americ
Cvn Wience
Republic
Corpus Christi Million Dollar Fire Destroys Rail Shops
A blaze at Kingsville on the St. Louis Brownsville and Mexico line gutted the round house and machine shops, with eight engines housed and only three saved. Estimated damage tops one million dollars as crews fought the fire into midnight. about 1200 to 1400 workers affected with no injuries reported.
Plan to Clean Up Baseball Forever Moves Forward
Representatives of major league clubs push a plan to take ownership of the baseball name from owners and players and place the game under a civilian tribunal. The effort envisions centralized control, higher salaries, and a governing body with final, non appealable decisions.
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Chagoo
Get
Vall
Pepe
Ebal
Elials
Plarney
Dreviues
Pittsburgh Club
John Metman
New York National Club
Rppern
Patie
Ovnoteet
Memphis Garage Fire Damages York Tauber Firm Site
A garage blaze in South Memphis damaged the York Tauber Company premises and an adjacent building, with the fire affecting structures occupied by the Masterbuilt Heart Construction Company. Fire crews extinguished the flames after midnight, leaving significant property damage and investigations underway.
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York Tauber Company
Memphis
Heart Comstruction Company
Nine Thousand Rats Caught by Trappers in Health Crusade
Trappers report capturing nine thousand rats as part of a health campaign. United States efforts funded trapping at a rate of several cents per rodent, supporting laboratory work and pest control objectives.
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Pont Arthur
United States
Tery
Safeguard Law Promises From Gubernatorial Candidates
In telegrams received today from Democratic and Republican figures the candidates pledge to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act if elected. Daniel A Boling, head of the Nations Temperance council, notes both nominees stress enforcing prohibition as a government duty, while denoting loyalty to the law and orderly process.
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NEW. Yoris
Toe
Goverrner Coax
Danie Ao Boling
Nation’s Temperance
Oklahoma Governor Cox Tour Ends With Torch Light Parade
Oklahoma Governor Cox wrapped up a western swing covering more than 10 000 miles in 22 states with speeches across the state. He criticized Senator Lodge and Will Hays, denounced Republican tactics, and highlighted agriculture while joined by Governor Robertson and Scott Ferris among others. The tour included a Chandler telegram controversy and planned stops in Joplin Kansas City and other towns.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Cox
Tomo
League of Nations
Convention Hall
Governor Robertson
Scott Ferris
Gareby
Lodge
Mchusetts
Chandler
League
Alldy Geery
Hut Lin
Gfood Dicking
Hays
Will Hays
Sienoter Thovdine
Chovernor Cox
No Man's Land
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Roverner
Taft
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League Counil
Mt. Sinai
Colina
Tina
Tomorrovwe
Joplin
Kansas City
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H J. Benson
Texas League Baseball
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