Farmers' Congress Adjou rns. Texas Session Closes
The seventeenth annual Texas Farmers' Congress closed after a morning session in College Station. Officers elected: H. E. Singleton president C O Moser vice president and T W Larkin secretary. Talks covered silos busi ness ideas in farming and better babies on the farm. The governor candidate reflected on his campaign and pledged continued work for progressive democracy and state reforms.
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College Station
Texas
Texas Farmers’ Congress
H. E. Singleton
McKinney
C. O. Moser
Dallas
T. W. Larkin
Beaumont
H. M. Bainer
Amarillo
L. A. Moorhouse
Manitoba Agricultural College
Canada
Amanda Stolzfus
University of Texas
Dallas Boys Released On $400 Bond In Burglar Case
Raymond Shaddon one of three Dallas youths arrested for burglarizing a negro house near Wellborn was released on a $400 bond awaiting grand jury action. His father posted the bond. Shaddon and Phelps waived examining trials. Phelps remains held on $400 bond. Dave Meliver, the negro charged with fence cutting, has an examining trial set and was released on $300 bond.
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Raymond Shaddon
Dallas
Wellborn
Gand
Shaddon
W. B. Shaddon
Phelps
Dave MeIver
MeIver
Infants Shoes and Boudoir Slippers Featured by Sam B Wilson
A dainty display offers soft sole infants shoes and moccasins at 47 cents. Also shown are popular Boudoir slippers satin lined priced at 97 cents. Public notice urges a look at the new stock from Sam B Wilson.
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Sam B. Wilson
Land Sales and Forfeiture Reported for Texas July
Texas treasury figures show July receipts from land sales and leases at 166275.03 dollars. Of this 147136.55 goes to the available fund and 19138.48 to the permanent fund. Land Commissioner J. T. Robison forfeited about half a million acres for nonpayment of interest, under the 1913 reappraisement act. Owners may apply for reappraisement within 30 days. Additional forfeitures expected next week, with sale planned August 9 and applications opened August 10.
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Austin
Texas
Treasury Department
General Land Office
J. T. Robison
Robison
Col Ball Issues Statement After Democratic Nomination Loss
In Houston on July 28 Colonel Thomas H. Ball, defeated candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, issued a statement praising the loyal support he received across Texas. He said the unselfish backing for clean politics and good government places him under obligations to his friends.
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Houston
Thos. H. Ball
Texas
Felix Robertson Again Heads U C Veterans
Greenville Texas Aug 1 The State reunion of the United Confederate Veterans adjourned after selecting Hillsboro for the next convention to be held in October. Future reunions will vote in October to avoid warm weather. Officers elected include F H Robertson commander and candidate for national commander. General Redman Beaumont first brigade H G Askew Austin second brigade E W Kirkpatrick McKinney third brigade J A Cummins Bowie fourth brigade.
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Greenville
Texas
United Confederate Veterans
Hillsboro
F. H. Robertson
General Redman
Beaumont
H. G. Askew
Austin
E. W. Kirkpatrick
Houston Plans Extended Trade Trip to Spanish Main
The Houston Chamber of Commerce set March 6, 1915 to launch a trade excursion to Latin American nations on the Caribbean. The trip follows expectations that the Houston ship channel will be completed and 1000 feet of docks open at the turning basin.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Spanish Main
Caribbean Sea
Houston Ship Channel
State election returns show Governor race leads and party split
Returns from 230 counties place Ferguson about 38 000 votes ahead of Ball with 406 533 counted. Prohibitionists win several statewide contests while the Legislature leans pro in the Senate 16 15 and House 71 66 with two districts unaccounted. Officials expect at least one anti state ticket in November.
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Eagle
Ferguson
Ball
Davis
Senate
House
OTEAMCHIPS READY FOR CANAL OPENING
New York date July 30 vessels have applied for canal measurement. Thirty have certificates to present upon passage. Fees and rules set tolls for Kroonland and Finland at 10725 each, with high freight and yacht costs outlined. Foreign ships eligible for measurement under canal rules.
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New York
Panama Canal
Kroonland
Finland
Pacific Coast
Cotton Declines in New York Trade on War News
The Associated Press reports cotton fell about one dollar per bale in New York trading due to wartime concerns, while Liverpool steadied with a smaller decline.
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Associated Press
New York
First Brazos County Cotton Bale of 1914 Showcases Premiums
The season opens with Frank Elzner bringing the first 415 pound bale from the Geo. A. Adams place near Fountain switch. Kosarek gin processed it at Riverside, weighed by Lawrence warehouse, and sold by B. Kaczer & Co. to H. A. Burger for 13 cents per pound. Premiums totaling listed rewards from local merchants and banks highlight the town’s push to start the crop season. The 1914 first bale arrives one day later than 1913, with eight-year date comparisons provided.
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Brazos County
Frank Elzner
Geo. A. Adams Place
Fountain Switch
Kosarek
Riverside
Lawrence
B. Kaczer & Co
H. A. Burger
RB. Kaczer & Co
Ed. Hrdlicka
Parker-Astin Hardware Company
City National Bank
L. Lobello
J. Opersteny
John M. Sebesta
First State Bank and Trust Company
C. Vesmirosky
Man Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide in Dallas
Ed Wade killed his young wife and then shot himself in Dallas as an unhappy motive is cited. Police report a domestic tragedy with a fatal double act.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Ed Wade
Texas swamp and overflow area leads in national ranking
The National Conservation Commission reports Texas has 1 620 000 acres of swamp and overflow lanes, ranking fifteenth among states. The United States total overflow area is 74 542 000 acres, with Florida and Louisiana as the leading states.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
National Conservation Commission
United States
Florida
Louisana
Mrs W A Mickler Dies After Illness
Mrs W A Mickler died yesterday afternoon after a long illness believed to be pleurisy. Her family once lived in this county, moved away, then returned to Bryan recently. Funeral services were held this afternoon with Rev A B Hill of the First Baptist Church officiating.
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W. A. Mickler
Bryan
A. BE. Hill
First Baptist Church
Oklahoma Mob Lynches Man Accused of Murder
Associated Press report from Eufaula Oklahoma notes Crockett Williams a Black man was taken from jail and lynched by hanging this morning. He was accused of murdering a wealthy Indian.
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Eufaula
Okla
Crockett Williams
Rural Carriers Pick Bryan for 1915 Meeting Site
State Rural Letter Carriers Association votes 82 to 19 to hold its 1915 session independently at Bryan amid competition from Waco Temple and College Station. The group, largest Farmers Congress auxiliary, will meet during the Congress but run its program separately. 115 delegates attended the session, with Bryan favored to host next year.
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State Rural Letter Carriers Association
Farmers Congress
Congress
Carrers
College Station
Waco
Temple
Bryan
College
Rural Carriers Association
H. L. McKnight
Commercial Club
Power Plant Arrival For Bryan College Interurban
General Manager O E Gammill announces the power plant for the Bryan College Interurban has arrived. The engine and generator with fittings arrive, other electrification materials are contracted, and a September opening is hoped for to improve service.
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O. E. Gammill
Bryan-College Interurban
Eagle
Gammill
Bailey Will Not Make a Fight for El Paso Nomination
Former Senator Bailey, en route to Greenville, said he would not contest at El Paso. He advocated a plank restricting nomination expenses and travel costs to candidates, arguing that the poor man candidate has no chance in elections.
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Associated Press
McKinney
Texas
Bailey
Greenville
el Paso
State collects about 200000 from 2000 firms in quarter
Austin July 29. The state has collected about 200000 from about 2000 corporations within its limits subject to gross receipts tax for the quarter ending July. Many firms have failed to pay and the comptroller's department announces all delinquent corporations after August 1 will be subjected to a penalty of ten per cent on their gross receipts.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Comptroller's Department
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