Oil Test Contracts Move Forward in North Fannin County
A deal with Lucas ment Co of San Antonio to drill a test well in Rowlett Hills area north of Bonham covers 8000 acres including Ivanhoe Elwood and Tulip with Red River to the east. Drilling begins within 30 days reaching 2000 feet before leases transfer.
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Lucasment Co
San Antonio
Rowlett Hills
Ivanhoe
Elwood
Tulip
Red River
Country Club
Bonham Business Men
Boy Killed in Fit of Anger Over Crumbs
York Pennsylvania June 10 officers say Charles Throne seven was shot dead at home after a dispute over sharing a chick with his six year old brother William The family said another brother George heard the talk and William then fetched a shotgun from an adjoining room and fired
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Associated Press
York
Penn
Charles Throne
Wiliam
Charles
George
Childen
William
Leary Farmers to Ship 50 Cars of Tomatoes
Gary Texas June 9 about fifty cars of tomatoes will be shipped from Tomola County by the Gary Tomato Crowes Association. The first car rolled Saturday and price was 1 to 4 pound. It was the first year that tomatoes have been raised commercially. There is also a large acreage of sweet potatoes and onions doing well. Venduran rebels kill garrison of 140, taking Santa Rosa.
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Gary
Texas
Tonola County
Gary Tomato Crowes’ Association
Lightning Prankster Bolt Wreaks Havoc At Paris Club
A playful bolt of lightning struck the University club on South Twenty sixth street injuring no one but damaging seven windows, a bureau leg, two walls, a radio gallery, a front step and fuses. It then moved to O W Boswell’s house breaking windows stopping an electric clock and damaging the kitchen stove and dining room. Insurance covered the property damage.
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Jack Lewis
South Twenty-sixth Street
Mr. Lewis
West
Maurice Cleaver
Bill Gillespie
Raymond Dixon
University Club
O. W. Boswel
Stoppali
Breakfast 4
1000 Men Guard Armored Trucks Filled With Cash
Armored trucks escorted by 1,000 guards moved through Chicago streets to the First National bank building, carrying about 240 million in cash gold currency and securities. The four-bank merger affected 200,000 depositors while six smaller banks temporarily closed in outlying districts.
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Chicago
Foreman State National Bank
First National Bank
Dallas hospital death of rancher Massk and wheat forecast
Robert Massk a 66 year old San Angelo sheep ranch owner and wool merchant died in a Dallas hospital after a long illness from cancer. Agricultural Department predicts a huge winter wheat crop.
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Asociated Press
Dallas
Robert Massk
San Angelo
Agricultural Department
Requiem Mass for Two Mexicans Held in Ardmore Church
In Ardmore Oklahoma a requiem mass was held for Emilio Carlos Rubio cousin of Mexican president Ortiz Rubio and Manuel Garcia Gomez scion of a prominent family who were shot by sheriff's officers on Monday. The bodies will depart for Mexico later today with Charles Clowe of Ardmore representing Oklahoma.
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Ardmore
Okla
Emilio Carlos Rubio
Ortiz Rubio
Mexico
Manuel Garcia Gomez
Charles Clowe
Oklahoma
Cotton Farmers Must Compete With World Market
Secretary Hyde told American farmers to align production with market demand and world prices. He warned cotton faces strong foreign competition and urged balancing volume and quality to maintain export markets while other crops may export profitably. He cited wheat and global events as influencing U.S. agriculture.
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Manhattan
Kans
Hyde
American Institute of Coperation
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
China
Kansas
Soviet
Russia
Australia
Gas Fatalities Reported at Kohlendorf Coal Mine
Six miners died and one is missing after gas infiltrated the fourth level of Kohlendorf coal mine near Neurose Germany. Four workers were rescued as rescue squads searched for the missing miner.
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Neurose
Germany
Kohlendorf
Here
Mui
Test Near Commerce Drilling 2454 Feet in Texas
The Ablewich test well near Commerce, Texas, has reached 2454 feet in a hard lime and chalk formation. The well tops Nutherly at Cooper by 261 feet and nears the Woodbine sand as crews await new equipment to spud in the nearby Sam Snuth site.
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Commerce
Texas
Ablewich
Nutherly
Cooper and J
Woodbine
Sam Snuth
Here
Tomato shipments mark start of Texas shipping season
Troup Texas reports five cars of tomatoes shipped on opening day of the shipping season. Prices ranged from 1 to 3 cents a pound with green wraps noted. East Texas tomatoes praised for better quality, signaling stronger demand and prices.
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Troup
Tex
Commercial Trucks Defined by Attorney General
A Texas opinion to L. G. Phares of the Highway Patrol clarifies the commercial motor vehicle rule. It details two classes of vehicles under the statute and urges uniform enforcement to avoid undue registration harassment.
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Austin
Texas
L. G. Phares
Highway Patrol
T. S. Christopher
Rattler Fang Wounds Eyelid In Uvalde Incident
In Uvalde in June a man attempting to disable a large rattlesnake with rocks caused serious injury when a stone shattered the creature and a splinter lodged in his eyelid. Mrs Bri van reportedly used a blade and chemical salve before he was recovered.
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Uvalde
Brigman
Jan
Bri
Van
Weak Market in New York Cotton Price Declines
In New York on June 9 early trading showed weak cotton demand as prices fell from the day’s highs. October contracts slid to about 8.89 cents a pound with nearby futures near 8.5 cents, while Upland type gins remained barely steady, trading down around 20 points.
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New York
Thade
Anc
Prohibition group disputes liquor expenditure figures
The American Business Prohibition Foundation challenged claims that $2.6 billion was spent on liquor in 1929. The group argued the wet organization inflates liquor business influence and promotes a powerful advertising campaign to end Prohibition.
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Washington
American Businesser Prohibition Foundation
Association Against the Prohibition Amendmen
W C.t. U
Wit Wet Organisation
Elaine
United States
Submarine Rescue Efforts Ongoing After 20 Fathoms Deep Disaster
Associated Press reports from Weihaiwei China on June 10 that twenty sailors remain trapped ten miles from the sunken British submarine Poscel. Rescue work continues though prospects are dim as attempts reach other compartments. Communication persists with the trapped crew.
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Associated Press
Weihaiwei
China
Flunking in Schools Burdens El Paso Taxpayers
The El Paso article notes that poor student performance or “flunking” in schools places a burden on taxpayers. It highlights costs linked to failing grades and potential district funding implications.
What House Says as to the Election
Col Edward M House at his Manchester home stated that if the election were held next week the county would go overwhelmingly Democratic Otisman a trusted advisor to President Wilson says all indications point to a Democratic victory next year
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Manchester
Mass
Edward M. House
Otisman
Wilson
Man Guarding His Friend Shot By Error
In Longview June 10, Ethan Far ey aged 32, brother in law and business associate, was shot dead at the home of J A McVay 81 while guarding him from a mutual enemy. McVay awoke from sleep and mistook the intruder for the enemy.
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Associated Press Longview
Ethan Farey
J. A. McVay
McVay
Parsons Test Well No 1 Near Bonham Under Aggressive Drilling
A day and night crew work on Parsons Test Well No 1 northwest of Bonham. Drilling reached 3530 feet with gas shows noted above 3500 feet. Parsons and geologist Parry are optimistic, expecting stronger oil sands and pay zones around 3750 to 4250 feet, hoping for oil or a large gas find.
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Parsons
Parry
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
Bonham
Only One Left Has Testified in Affair
At Ardmore coroner's inquest Salvator Cortess Rubio, cousin of Mexico's president and Emilio Cortes Rubio, testified the trio paused for a rest while driving from an Achison Kansas school to Meaiy City. He said he stood in front of the car blinded by lights as the fatal shots rang out and saw Emilio in the car and Gomez on the ground.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Salvator Cortess Rubio
Mexico
Emilio Cortes Rubio
Achison
Kansas
Meaiy City
Salvator
Emilio
Gomez
Golfer Tom Sockwell Named in Dallas Open Qualifiers
May 1 992 reports golfer Tom Sockwell is listed among entrants for the sectional qualifying round for the national open in Dallas Texas. The item records Sockwell as a participant in the high level event with regional interest and prospects for advancement.
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Dallas
Texas
Tom Sockwell
Oil Firm Richerd Oil California Faces Probe
Los Angeles June 10 Raymond Haight state corporation commissioner announced a partial investigation into Richerd Oil Company of California. The firm allegedly carried a total debt of over 54 million due to mismanagement and stock juggling.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Raymond Haight
State Corporation
Commissoner Today
Richerd Oil Company of
California
Sayaf ‘Ue Company
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Ofte
Adam Comorusky
Kiki Cuyler
Cubs
Comorusky
Pirates
Woody English
Cuyler
Crosky
Americas
Charles Fpf. Pabst
Brooklyn Hospital
WET
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Jok
Vna
EL Paso
E. Paso
N. W
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Bonham, Texas
NBC
H.L. Rodgers
Ohio
Toledo
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