Bonds Awarded for Ladoma and Leonard Roads Project
Bidder interest from Chicago, St. Louis, and Dallas noted as the market for bonds shows a down turn with par and accrued interest the best offer. The Leonard district bonds were awarded to HTH. Lo Walther & Co of St Louis. Road work to commence in weeks with the cattle herds moved to Austin after final approval. Roosevelt reports worsening condition after a coughing spell.
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Ladoma
Leonard
Chicago
St. Louis
Dallas
Coten
Corfernme
Fren Leenard
Vetligs Frei Ladersa
HTH. Lo Walther & Co
St. Lowe
Austin
Gravel Haulers Report After Payroll Window
The notice sets payroll on Saturday June 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 m. It directs preventing accounts during those hours and requires all gravel haulers on the north road to report Monday morning. Owens Bros Construction Co. ALS Covell, Supt.
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Owens Bros. Construction Co
ALS. Covell
Owens Bios. Const. Co
A. S. Covell
Honey Grove Plans 4th Celebration and Road Work
Honey Grove will celebrate the 4th of July with plays parades and flags. Road improvements in the district bring promised benefits for schools and prosperity. A hail storm damaged local oat crops but cotton and corn show recovery. Drifting to Milan Tennessee, R K Webb wife and baby with Gus Steger depart in a car for a multi day trip. A Baptist tabernacle meeting continues with morning and night services led by Rev Mr McConnell.
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Honey Grove
Hene Grove
R. K. Webb
Gus Steger
Bonham
Mr. Webb
Milan
Tennessee
Stegers
the Tabernacle
The
Baptist Church
Mr. McConnell
Democratic Party Debates Woman Suffrage at St Louis Convention
At the St Louis convention Democrats clash over woman suffrage. A proposed federal constitutional amendment fails 22 to 20 while a state extension plan passes 25 to 20. Delegates vow to offer a floor substitute for full constitutional support. Debate lingers on Mexican and foreign policy planks as Ferguson presents the minority stance.
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United Press
St. Louis
Wilson
Marshall
Resolutions Committee
James
Rabi Leon Harrison
Reed
Stone
Ferguson in Fight No More Messages to Be Sent
Ferguson declares no further messages will be sent and no answer is expected, signaling an end to communications in the dispute.
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Ferguson
Platform Planks Shaped by Convention Session
After a twenty two hour push the resolutions committee unveiled the core platform including denunciation of hyphenates praise for Democracy and readiness measures. Suffrage seen as a state issue and intervention in Mexico deemed revolting while three changes were made to Wilson’s draft in a wage of debate.
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St. Louis
Resolutions Committee
Mexico
Wilson
Ferguson
Texas
Stone
Airdome Show Draws Crowd With Caught in the Act
The Airdome presented a crowd pleasing show titled Caught in the Act. Performers included women in stunts and comedians whose black face routine drew audience response from passersby. The venue aims to entertain and appears to deliver.
The Best Theatre Presents Triangle Play and The Last Call
The Best Theatre showcased a Triangle Play as the feature with good public reception. A Pathophone provided pleasing special music during the evening and drew splendid houses for the bill.
Queen Promotes Metro Photo Play Half Million Bride
The Queen presented a five act photodrama titled Half Million Bride based on The Red Mouse. Billie Richie, famed as a comic, appeared in a two act feature described as highly entertaining from start to finish.
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Metro
the Red Mouse
Billie Richie
Bomb in Mail Pouch Explodes in Butte
A bomb in a mail pouch aboard a transfer train exploded in Butte Montana wrecking the Oregon Short Line mail car. The package was reported addressed to the Governor of Utah.
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Butte
Mont
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Oregon Short Line
Utah
Storm Kills Man in Burns City Cooke County
A heavy storm swept Burns City in Cooke County and struck Charley Brown as he entered a stormhouse. The Potter farm residence was blown off its foundation and a team of mules was killed on a nearby farm.
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Gainesville
Texas
Burns City
Charley Brown
Potter Farm
Dodd City Road Reopens Despite Weather
The Favorite reports Dodd City road is now open for travel despite adverse weather. Sovcrete bridges on the west side and the highway section between Dodd City and Bonham were inspected and cleared for all traffic.
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Dodd City Road
Dodd City
Bonham
Russians Report Vast Captures on Kovel Front
Petrograd reports 14,000 prisoners taken on the Kovel front, raising total captured to 164,000 as of June.
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United Press
Petrograd
Kovel
Troops Leave San Antonio for Eagle Pass Reinforcement
The Thirteenth Infantry departs San Antonio to reinforce General Green at Eagle Pass. General Funston has not received any report that Gavira has been executed.
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San Antonio
Thirteenth Infantry
Eagle Pass
Troops Split to San Ignacio and Ysleta Amid Bandit Reports
In Laredo Texas on June 16 eight men from Troops B C and D of the First Texas Cavalry are sent to San Ignacio site of yesterday’s raid. Twelve men from Troop A are dispatched to Ysleta eight miles away as bandits are reported along the Mexican side.
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United Press
Laredo
Texas
First Texas Cavalry
San Ignacio
Yslita
Joint Worship Planned at First Christian and Presbyterian Churches
Next Sunday morning the congregations of the First Christian and First Presbyterian churches will worship together at the First Christian church. Pastor O Malley is away and Mr Williams of the First Presbyterian will lead, bringing his congregation. An invitation to the town is extended and a large crowd is expected with no evening service at the First Christian church due to a joint song service at the First Presbyterian church.
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First Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
O’malley
Mr. Williams
First Presbyterian
Crichton Crude Oil Drops in Northern Louisiana
In Shreveport on June 16 Crichton crude oil fell from 1.05 to 0.90 per barrel marking the first drop in Northern Louisiana in months. DeSoto and Caddo counties show no change.
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Shreveport
Crichton
Louisiana
DeSoto
Caddo
Art Smith Injured In Japan Flight Incident
Sapporo Japan June 16 Art Smith the American aviator injured in the right leg when a chine fell here during a flight. He had gained fame for daring flights at the San Francisco and Dallas fairs.
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United Press
Sapporo
Japan
Art Smith
San Francisco
Chine
Boy Drowned at Woodlake in Sherman Texas
Sherman Texas June 15 Zarl Chambers of Denison about 12 years old drowned at Woodlake this evening at 7 o clock. His body was awed
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Sherman
Texas
Zarl Chambers
Denison
Woodlake
Pass Packers Named in South Texas Love Feast Probe
The Railroad Commission probes alleged use of free railroad passes tied to San Antonio during the Democratic State convention. Carriers must file May 20 to 24 reports and tariffs. Notable citizens and some public officials across Texas are cited in the investigation.
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South Texas
United Press
Austin
Texas
The
Railroad Commission
San Antonio
Mary Pickford Stars in The Eternal Grind at Queen Theater
Mary Pickford leads the story as a factory girl who protects the home she heads after her parents’ death. A sister duo, Amy and Jane, face ruin and danger as Pickford’s character confronts a wealthy suitor and a dangerous plot. The film plays at the Queen theater Monday under the Paramount Program.
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Mary Pickford
Famous Players
Famous Players Film Company
Paramount
Queen Theater
Amy
Jane
Mary
Thom as opens shop at Ewing store for repairs and upholstery
W. Y. Thomas announces a new shop on the east side of the square inside the Ewing store. He offers lawn mower sharpening furniture repair and upholstery with prompt service and a guarantee on every job. He requests patronage.
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Ewing
W. Y. Thomas
Henry Ford Skips Republican Convention
Henry Ford, a business magnate who runs a $200,000,000 concern with 50,000 employees, said he is too busy for politics and would not attend Chicago’s Republican convention. He dismissed political campaigning as unnecessary for a man with vast assets and resources.
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Henry Ford
Chicago
Ford
Car of Prede Reserved by Siabin
A vehicle linked to Prede was reserved by Siabin, with details noting fuel status and allocation. The brief record records a single party action and a pending designation.
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