Work Train Wreck Kills Five In Auburn Exposition Debris
A work train engine No. 136 on the International and Great Northern railroad wrecked after a passerby or obstacle caused a derailment near Auburn. Five people were killed in an explosion tied to preparations for a local festival by St Francis di Anateni residents. The northbound passenger train halted briefly as crews cleared the track and investigated the wreck.
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International & Great Northern Railroad
Wraler
Male
Reat
Auburn
N.Y
Francis di Anateni
Two Conventions Held at Dallas
Two conventions in Dallas opened to nominate Texas state tickets. Delegates from both parties met to choose candidates and held separate sessions, adjourned this afternoon with decisions pending.
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Dallas
Texas
Tellone
Repub- Ncan
Rebels Defeated in Small Battle in Texas
A jagged report from Hi People, Texas, notes a skirmish near Fort Hancock where Mexican federals defeated rebels led by Mermito Hainer. Nine captured, several wounded, wagons, horses, and ammunition seized. families fled the area.
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Fort Hancorik
Tex
Federst
Mermito Hainer
Tetera
Fireman Shot Near Capitol Ave Factory, County Jail Inmate Charged
Robert Honiers, city fireman, was shot and killed yesterday afternoon near the new ice cream factory on Capitol Avenue. Roel Finch is charged with the killing after meeting him near the plant. witnesses described the confrontation as tense before the shooting.
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Momison
Tetas
Roberthe Honiers
Coolook Amd
Roel Finch
Capitol Avenue
Cotton price slump hits New Orleans market
In New Orleans on August 1, cotton prices fell nearly half a cent per pound as summer selling by speculators increased. Heavy selling and stop-loss orders on the long side accelerated the decline, driving higher volume as traders shifted to short positions amid uncertain demand.
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Orleans
Democratic state convention opens amid reform platform debate
The Democratic state convention in San Antonio convened at 12 25 pm with Chairman Shed Williams presiding and opening prayers by Bishop Mou. The body discussed platform planks including temperance measures, city saloon bans, arbitration for state employes, and anti liquor provisions. Delegates from multiple counties considered endorsing Colquitt and opposing rival slates as the convention progressed.
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San Antonio
Texay
Shed Williams
Mou
Williamne
Texiy
Givine
Wilkon
State Committee
Iom
Mortt Worth
Davids Mowes
Burnet
Rep. Winteey
Dullue
Abarme
Cullen
Ramey Force
Ameria
Tome
Col
Enalom Surganen
Woodrow Withon
First bale brings twenty cents per pound in Dallas
Dallas County reports the season's first bale of cotton marketed locally bringing 20 cents per pound. The sale marks a modest start for the harvest with buyers noting limited yields and early market interest in the 1961 season.
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Dallas
Tesas
Amendment defeats Senate shows secrecy probe stalled
Washington August 12 The bid to bar postal employees from joining secret outside groups failed in the Senate. Senator La Follette opposed expanding inquiries into postal operations. In Washington August 11 a probe into the Interstate Commerce Law prompted by Sen Kenyon drew debate as a resolution advanced in the Senate.
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Amncia
Washington
Nervion
Ody
Ailey
Bennior LaPollette
My Deerme Woalington
Interatate Commerce Law
Kenyon
Betting Line On Higher-Ups Faces Scrutiny
District Attorney probes profiles tied to blackmail threats and systemic pressure. Officials review claims against executives and public figures, seeking to uncover coercive tactics and protect affected parties. Local authorities urge calm while investigations continue.
Rail projects prune running time and boost revenue
Jim Wark of Toternation il a loreat Northern railroad lays new track with ninety pound rail in Bryamy to avoid delays on the mail run. Inter national Great Northern plans to place ninety pound rail frost Howton to Fort Worth and upgrade roadbed to cut Fort Worth to Houston time to eight hours. District Attorney Wiseman reports a blackmail scheme involving a lawyer a hotel owner and a police official in the city with a sever room house and a new office system tied to a yearlong operation.
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Jim Wark
Toternation Il A Loreat Northern Railroad
Bryamy
Mall
Kang
International & Great Northern Railroad
Ratte Frost
Howton
Fort Worth
Houston
Iy Associates
New York
Wiseman
J. A. Pope
Hera
Griester
Salill
Griesser
Serfed
Pope
Schepps Advised Not To Return To New York
Hot Springs Ark Aug 1 Associated Press reports Sam Schepps advised by his attorney not to agree to return to New York until arrival in Hot Springs He is under arrest and connected to the Roysouttat murder inquiry in New York City The attorney cautions against any statements or confessions to police until present in Hot Springs.
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Ark
New York City
Rene
Scheppa
Ly Associated
Prema
New York
Sam Schepps
Hot Springs
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