Planter Slain in Syrup Row in Grivet on Farm
W A Fred Cook a 54 year old former Philippine court judge and 1924 congressional candidate was shot dead on his farm near Groveton Texas after an argument over six gallons of cane syrup Money the tenant surrendered to Sheriff H C Brunson saying he killed Cook over the syrup. The victim who had studied at Sam Houston State Teachers College and the University of Texas left a widow and seven children. A preliminary hearing for Jess Money was expected Friday.
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Cook
Brunson
Sam Houston State Teachers College
University of Texas
Notable wanderings through New Mexico and Mexican border towns
A traveling observer notes the shutdown of the Inspiration Copper Co in Arizona with tax burdens and a bid to prospect gold. In Las Vegas NM officials are described, and musings on a future North American union. In Albuquerque a Native American mother and her three babies are seen at Fred Harvey's, while Mexican border towns offer cheap beer and wines as social mood shifts.
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Las Vegas
New Mexico
Big Inspiration Copper Company
Arizona
Lamy
Taos
United States
League of Nations
Mexico
Canada
North American
Albuquerque
Fred Harvey
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate
Tia Juana
California
Why November’s Last Thursday Became Thanksgiving
Springfield report traces the origin of Thanksgiving to Lincoln’s 1864 proclamation fixing the last Thursday of November as a national day of thanks. It notes prior observances by Washington Madison and Lincoln and cites Lincoln’s call for humility, prayer, and unity to bless the nation amidst Civil War trials.
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Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Plymouth
George Washington
Madison
Senate
Vicksburg
Gettysburg
Pioneer Driller Robert Dearing Dies in Dallas
Robert Henry Dearing a 77 year old pioneer driller of water and oil wells died in a Dallas hospital He lived in Dallas 35 years and began drilling in 1884 He formed R H Dearing and Sons with two sons in 1910 Later the firm entered oil well drilling including Burkburnett Mexia and East Texas fields He served as president of the Royal Petroleum Corporation.
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Dallas
U.P
Robert Henry Dearing
Hillsboro
Dearing
R. H
Governor Murray Praises Mustache As Eye Strength
Oklahoma City dispatch notes Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray joking about his handlebar moustache. He says shaving it would weaken his eyesight as he salutes supporters and cherishes his facial hair.
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Oklahoma Cits
Tack Letter and Help Wanted Notices in City Paper
A handwritten plea in a local issue asks for a country relocation for the writer’s three year old and references to the Peacock Academy and Judge Strand for character verification. Also a “Bassinet to Sell” notice and a request for a Collie dog or milk cow for a country move appear, with addresses in Dallas.
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Wesley Peacock
Care Peacock Military Academy
Dallas
San Antonio
J. F. Cochran
Dallas Waste Mills
Lee R. Strand
North Bishop Street
Dallas,Texas
Tack
Car of Tack
Reward for Purse Lost in San Francisco Area
Notice offers a reward for return of a brown kid purse lost Saturday November 19 between Taylor Polk Ninth Avenue and Polk or Mission Theater. Marker Margaret Lehman Don Q Hotel provides contact telephone 20698. Also an appeal for a housekeeper to assist a working mother with a 13 year old daughter. light duties in a small warm home. compensation limited.
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Taylor and Polk Streets
Ninth Avenue
Third Avenue
Polk
Mission Theater
Pleasant request for quick in person help from reader
A reader at 408 Bellview Street asks volunteers to arrange a pleasant gesture for an elderly couple with a cow and hens. The note seeks someone who can call in person immediately. A lost coin purse containing four one dollar bills and change was reported during the Santa Claus rush at Sears Roebuck. the finder is urged to be honest and share the contents.
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Santa Claus
Sears Roebuck
Hospital Training and Job Offer Notes Mentioned in Classifieds
A 23 year old young woman seeks hospital training and nursing tasks mentioning four months of hospital training and experience in nursing care and housekeeping. A 25 year old man advertises for telework or hotel job opportunities, with a contact Dial 2-3360.
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Miss Grubbs
Dial
Mrs Mooney Seeks Talk With Stalin in Moscow Visit
An 84 year old white haired mother of Tom Mooney arrives in Moscow seeking employment, asking for any hotel or firm willing to hire her for room and board and small wages, and offers to go anywhere. She signs as T am Clifton Beasley Box 123 Tucwneari New Mexico.
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Moscow
Tom Mooney
Russia
Amarillo
Clifton Beasley
Tucwneari
New Mexico
Apartment for Labor Exchange Offer in City
Furnished apartment available to dependable persons in exchange for housework sewing painting or carpentry work. Also seeks location to buy dehydrated fruits and vegetables. W R P 516 Fannin Street.
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W.R. P
Fannin Street
Lost Fox Terrier With White Ears and Brown Eye
A fox terrier with clipped white ears and one brown eye has strayed. The owner offers a reward for the safe return and requests help locating the dog.
American delegate seeks audience with Stalin during Russia aid visit
Mrs Mooney, American delegate to the Congress of the International Red Aid, aims to deliver a letter from her son to Comrade Stalin. Written in San Quentin, the letter thanks Stalin for supporting Russia's workers in their fight for freedom.
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Joseph Stalin
Mooney
Congress of the International Red Aid
Stalin
Russia
San Quentin
Burros Turn to Polo in Lordsburg Match
In Lordsburg New Mexico on November 24 a polo game featured burros rather than horses. Silver City defeated the locals 4 to 0 on an electrically lighted field with no mention of brays per goal.
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Lordsburg
N. M
Rocky Mountain Canaries
Silver City
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