Oklahoma election contested by Republicans and breweries
The item notes Republicans and breweries plan to contest the Oklahoma election amid political debate. It mentions Henry Watterson on Roosevelt, proposals for constitutional revision, and commentary on political figures and events of the era. The piece blends satire with political analysis and regional observations.
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Breweries
Oklahoma
Henry Watterson
Roosevelt
White House
Panhandle Prosperous Amid Dry Weather and Land Boom
Austin reports Panhandle conditions are prosperous despite dry weather. Civil engineer T L Crews notes good cotton yields in Childress County and ongoing land development with ranches subdividing into farms. Governor signs forty nine land patents across numerous Texas counties totaling thousands of acres.
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Austin
T. L. Crews
Childress
General Land Office
Attorney General's Department
Panhandle
Childress County
Crews
Theam
Andrews
Gaines
Martin Counties
Archer
Brewster
Comanche
Colorado
Dimmitt
Harrison
Hamilton
Hale
Jones
Kinney
Lipscomb
Live Oak
Martin
Midland
McCulloch
Navarro
Pecos
Potter and Randall
Sherman
Shackelford
Wharton
Wilbarger
Young
Suit Filed Over Parading Sells Floto Show Runaway
Mrs. Chas Theile sues for 1860 dollars alleging bruises and damage to her vehicle after a Sells Floto show team runaway during a parade in Austin. Separate notes report a Texas railroad hearing October 8 on reciprocal hemorrhage and state fiscal rulings on appropriations and warrants.
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Austin
Sells-Floto
Chas Theile
Railroad Commission
Texas
Wood
Davidson
Chapp
Dallas Telegrapher’s Union
Witnesses in Defee murder case bound for Bryan
A large Madisonville delegation will travel to Bryan next Monday as witnesses in the Defee murder case involving R. K. Defee and John Defee charged with killing Tom Defee. Capt. Tom Ross of the State Ranger force arrived to aid in escorting witnesses and expediting the trial to avoid further travel and costs.
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American Association of Press Humorists
Houston
Madisonville
Texas
Bryan
Defee
R. K. Defee
John Defee
Tom Defee
Tom Ross
State Ranger Force
Galveston
Forsaking Christ and apostasy discussed by J A Challenner
J A Challenner tackles the theme of forsaking Christ and turning away from faith at the courthouse tomorrow night. His morning talk will cover The Vine and the Branches. Bible school assembles at 9 45 a m with J J Ray as superintendent. Pastor Challenger to preach at 3 p m at Rock Prairie.
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J. A. Challenner
Court House
Sherman probes heat of local option drive
Sherman Texas September 20 local option campaign reaches a white heat. Sheriff Rich passes during a pro meeting with 2423 bottles of beer and 122 pints of whisky seized from two joints under the search and seizure law. Reverend J M Binkley attacks the county attorney for not cooperating with the sheriff's department in enforcing prohibition laws.
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Sherman
Tex
Rich
J. M. Binkley
Sheriff's Department
Reward Offered for Missing Red Cat in Bryan
A $2.50 reward is offered for the return of a dark red medium sized short haired cat with a white breast and one white hind foot named Red. Last seen in Bryan on September 7. Return to C. E. Griffin or Ollie Buckhaults.
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Bryan
C. E. Griffin
Ollie Buckhaults
Hunting lease notice at Ash Pond in Brazos bottom
W.S. Mial states his place at Ash Pond in the Brazos bottom has been leased for hunting for five years. He warns that he will protect the property and prosecute any trespassers to the full extent of the law. Dated Oct 4.
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John D. Sr
Standard Oil
John D. Jr
Brazos
W.S. Mial
Speedy horse Roseben near death from blood poisoning
Roseben, America's premier thoroughbred sprinter, is dying from blood poisoning. Owner David Johnson and trainer Frank Weir hold slim hopes of recovery. The champion injured a leg after picking up a stone during a Sheephead Bay track race, where he won easily.
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New York
Roseben
America
David Johnson
Frank Weir
Sheephead Bay Track
Baptist Church Service and Bible School Schedule
Bible school at 9 45 a m main public worship at 11 a m and 8 p m Sunbeam Band at 5 p m and B Y P U at 7 15 p m The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Bible School
Sunbeam Band
Waters-Pierce Plant Burns in New Iberia
The Waters-Pierce Oil company plant in New Iberia Louisiana burned on September 20. Manager Croom was nearly asphyxiated in the blaze and conditions were hazardous for workers and fire crews.
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New Iberia, la
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Croom
Pecans Fall Short as Dry Weather Hurts Crop in Burnet Area
Burnet Texas reports say pecan trees drop fruit with little meat due to drought. In the Colorado river region conditions are less severe, but creeks lack sufficient water to mature pecans, signaling possible crop failure.
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Burnet
Tex
Colorado
Man Charged With Murder In Clarksville
Clarksville Texas on September 20 reports Verry Johnson a Black man was brought from Manchester to the jail on a murder charge. He is accused of shooting his father and attempting to kill two other relatives.
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Clarksville
Tex
Verry Johnson
Manchester
Germany Offers Free Morocco Hand to France Not Confirmed
Paris reports that Germany has allegedly offered France a free hand in Morocco in exchange for recognizing a German sphere of influence, but officials say the claim is unfounded and lacking foundation.
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Paris
Germany
France
Morocco
Gin and Cotton Destroyed in Fire at Reed
In Mertens Texas on September 20 a Reed gin and sixty bales of cotton in seed were destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at 12500 dollars with partial insurance.
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Mertens
Tex
Railway wreck near Guernsey claims fireman
A freight train on the Iron Mountain line near Guernsey Ark. left the track and overturned. Fireman Jim Wright was pinned beneath the engine and killed. No other crew members were injured.
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Guernsey
Ark
Iron Mountain
Jim Wright
Mulai Min Pledges Cooperation in Moroccan Pacification
Mulai Min uncle of the sultan visits French minister M Reginault and pledges cooperation in pacifying Morocco. Reports from Moroccan ports indicate the situation is satisfactory.
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Casablanca
Mulai Min
M. Reginault
First American bishop of Jaro dies in Rome
Rome reports the death of Frederick Rookes the first American Roman Catholic bishop of Jaro Philippine Islands from brain paralysis. Rookes a New York native educated in Albany public schools died in Rome on Sept 20.
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Rome
Vatican
Frederick Rookes
Jaro
Philippine Islands
Rookes
New York
Albany
Prince Establishes Grounds for Divorce in Monaco
Monte Carlo September 20. The Prince of Monaco enacts a law allowing divorce on three grounds: insanity drunkenness and epilepsy. The new statute applies within the principality and outlines eligibility and process for affected spouses.
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Monte Carlo
Prince of Monaco
Principality
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