Imbelin County Cat House Burks Destroyed Courthouse
Palestine Texas Jan. County courthouse destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Fire burned for 10 hours, damaging brick trimmed with white stone built in 1880s. Records protected by a safe, but many papers in criminal cases burned. District court met. city hall used as temporary courtroom. Firefighters couldn't stop spread. temporary quarters arranged for assessor and collector.
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Palestine
Tetns
Jan
T.anderson
Alethet ‘Lerk
Ras Fasensor
Otter
Bre
Editor Appoints Senator for Arkansas Newsroom
Lite Rock Ark Jan 7 Governor Umarge W Donaghey yesterday appointed Bakor J XN Welakett of the Arkansas Gazette editor of Ul a city to fill the late Jet Davis John Netherland seat. Netherland born Rogersville Tenn 1873 educated at University of Tennessee. He worked at newspapers in Knoxville and Memphis and led Chicago Red Louisville Morning News before coming to Little Rock as editor of the Gazette. Heelman never held political office. with the coming session he will return to Little Rock to resume editorial work and will not seek the long term. Governor Donagher said he first offered the appointment to Justice W P Kirby of the state supreme court who declined. his acceptance would have required leaving the bench.
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Rock
Ark
Umarge W. Donaghey
Bakor J. XN. Welakett
Arkansas Gasette
Ula City
Jet Davia John Netherland Telat
Rogersville
Tem
University of Temneawwe
Eninge
Ork
Knosvile
Memphis
Chicago
W. P. Kirby
Atate Supreme Court
Homer
Featenstiog
Severe Texas winter grips state with snow and cold
Across Texas a severe cold wave blanketed areas from Dallas to San Antonio. San Antonio saw frost and light snow. Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco reported snow, with frigid temps ranging from about 2 to 10 degrees and wind chills. El Paso and Galveston registered much warmer readings amid widespread travel disruption and water issues in Montana and Utah.
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Texan
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Texas
San Antonio
Waco
Fort Worth
Dalla
AC Houston
Victoriy
Trean
Panhandle
Galventon
Fi Paso
Channing Weoren
Entiie
Bank Guarantee Fund Grows In 1930 Start
The department of insurance and banking reports the bank guarantee fund now totals 5708374 dollars for the new year 13490. Local Aust Texas report notes the increase reflects improved financial safeguards and policy adoption.
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Associated Press
Texgo
Department of Insurance and Banking
Brakeman Killed at Waco in Texas Central Train Accident
An Associated Press report states that A. T. G. brakeman G. H. Simpson died in a wreck near Waco on the Houston and Texas Central line. The accident occurred as his foot slipped and he fell into the path of the train, leading to his fatal injuries.
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Associated! Prem
G. H. Simpson
Houston
Texas Central
Smite ‘Ynstoe
Unconscious Sleeper Found. Identified as Miss Aretta Stewart
A young woman found unconscious in a sleeper car on a Chicago to Cincinnati line was later identified as Aretta Stewart of Jacksonville Florida. Authorities say she appeared to have taken chloroform voluntarily and was unable to speak coherently after admission to a hospital. Investigators noted restraints tied behind the sleeper and questioned how access was gained to the berth during the night.
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Astor
Cincinnati
Aretta Stewart
Jacksonville
Fis
Kidnapping Suspect Arrested Near Waco Reported
Tr Assotated Prema Waco, Teas, Jen 7H. O. Haskell, charged with Kidnapping sixteen year-old girl, was arrested in Browne ville. The sheriff and the girl's father have gone to Brownsville.
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O. Haskell
Browneville
Brownsville
Col Johnson sworn in as senator
Col J Johnston sworn in as senator after defeating J W Bailey, reported from Washington on January 1. The ceremony confirmed Johnston's seat and marked a decisive political shift in the capital.
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Col. Johnson
Washington
Col. J. Johnston
J. W. Bailey
Investigation Planned Into Diamond Theft in Ringgold
American Express Company officials in Dallas announce an investigation into an alleged $500 diamond theft at Ringgold Texas. The report cites Associated Press as the source.
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Associated Preas
Dallas
Texas
Inn
American Express Company
Ringgold, Texas
Billy Sunday Tabernacle to Open in Columbus Ohio
The tabernacle built for the evangelist Billy Sunday in Columbus is reported completed with revival expected to begin this week though the original date was delayed by weather. Sunday predicts a mighty revival in the city as work continues under the Railway and Christian Association of Columbus.
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Columbus
Ohio
Tabernacle
Dilly” Bunday
Coluinuw
Commercial Club Meeting Sets Plan for Extension and Fundraising
The Commercial Club discussed extending the A and M to benefit Uhin great institution of learning. A committee of J Webb Howell, W J Coulter and A M Waldrop was formed to push the extension, with a meeting planned for Wednesday. The brick factory contract was referred to a new enterprises committee and seven members were named to secure right of way for the interurban expansion to the Brazos bottom. Members were urged to double dues as the club seeks greater funds for ongoing work. The annual meeting will be held in February to decide next steps.
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Uasinous
Hy College
Imporianes
Uhin
Gryan
Axalat
Menera J. Webb Howell
W. J. Coulter
A.m.waldrop
Mrr
J. W. Matte
Mer
Tate Comtautes
HI. Astin
Joan
W. Wipprecht
M. Salediner
W. K Saunders
John M. Lawrence
Hall
B. Kaczer
Ted Fire Ames
Fire damages Powell Swans Smyrgen store at Swann
A fire last night at Powell Swans Smyrgen general merchandise store in Swann, Tyler County, caused fifteen thousand dollars in damage. Burglars are believed to have started the blaze, men say.
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Swann
Amocatnd Prem
Tyler
Texas
T-Pitreen
Powell, Swans & Smyrgen
Governor Wilson's Last Message Opens State Telegram Seat
Governor Wilson sent his final message as the state's executive, opening today. He outlines the Bear State platform, touching on nearly every major issue as he closes his tenure.
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Trenton
N. J
Govermee Wilson
Almoat Ervey
Stata
Pargels Post Popular Locally
The parcels font reewlprn Wt Vie le a pod office are increasing daily and will be an important part of the offices work. There are seven packages with postage stamps, not allowed to go until stamped in the special pareele yee stamp. Pricing and the name of the mark on the package require careful observation. Several large bands were formerly sent to RENA and have passed through the office.
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