Probing into death of Wag Bailey at inquest
In Freeport New York July 6 an inquest into Mrs Louise Bailey death heard Assistant District Attorney Weeks describe an unopened box of .38 cartridges found in Dr Carmans attic. Carman said he did not know their origin and a .38 bullet killed Mrs Bailey. A Lynchburg resident matched Carmans appearance and said a man fired on him near the road last night near the site of Carmans reported three shots.
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Associated Press
Freeport
N. Y
Louise Bailey
Weeks
Dr. Carman
W. J. W. Haff
Lynchburg
Here
Carman
Good Roads Train Through the State Dates Set
The good roads demonstration train will traverse Texas August 5 to 19 under the Texas Good Roads Association. Homer D. Wade announced the schedule with Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway providing equipment. Stops usually cover three towns daily, with longer demos to share proven facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Good Roads
Denton
Pilot Point
Whitesboro
Gainesville
St. Joe
Nacona
Henrietta
Wichita Falls
Seymour
Munday
Haskell
Stamford
Albany
Moran
Cisco
Waco
Temple
Taylor
Elgin
Bastrop
Smithville
West Point
LaGrange
New Ulm
Sealy
Brookshire
Katy
Houston
League City
Galveston
Texas
Family of Four Fatally Harmed in Ax Murder at Blue Island
An unknown assailant killed a German family of four in their sleep at a Blue Island settlement near Chicago. Victims named Jack Neslesia, his wife, daughter, and granddaughter. Motive unknown. daughter reportedly separated from her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chacizo
Ascatain
Blue Island
Chicago
Jack Neslesia
Creamery succession and cattle quality discussed in series
The article outlines three installments on building a successful creamery. It stresses two essentials: sufficient creamery cattle and full cooperation of cow owners. It argues for purebred stock, claiming thoroughbreds cost no more to feed and can yield higher cream output and surplus sales.
Pasture Reform Proposed for Brazos County Creamery Cattle
The author argues that successful cattle feeding for a creamery hinges on proper pasture and feed. He critiques existing Brazos County pastures, urging clearing, plowing, Bermuda grass and burr clover sodding, stream-bank improvement, and regular cultivation to sustain stock and support future creamery needs. He promises a follow up on county feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bermuda
Five Negroes Dead and Three Will Die in Branchville Attack
Calvert Texas July 4 Associated Press reports five of the negroes attacked yesterday by Shad Fenniel are dead and three others will die. Fenniel used a short handled axe in revenge after alleged informers. Marshal Walston tried to arrest him. a struggle left Walston severely bitten and Fenniel fled aboard a train toward Calvert Junction.
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Associated Press
Calvert
Tex
Branchville
Shad Fenniel
Fenniel
Marshal Walston
Walston
Young Burton
Dougan
Han
Calvert Junction
Runaway Mule Tramples Woman On Main Street
A Mudville woman was thrown from a buggy on Main Street yesterday afternoon when her mule, frightened by an automobile, ran away. She was found unconscious and treated by a physician. Her condition was described as quite serious but expected to recover.
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Mudville
Main Stree
Houston Fire Destroys Two Buildings at Congress and Main
A July 6 fire in Houston caused about 150000 in damage burning two buildings at the corner of Congress avenue and Main street. A. L. Bowers of Palestine owned one of the structures.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Congress Avenue
Main Street
A. L. Bowers
Palestine
Students and Teachers Ride in Texas Auto Tour
Through the efforts of former Lieutenant Governor Will H. Mayes about 1000 students and teachers from Texas will take an automobile trip tonight. Four hundred cars have been offered by Austin citizens. The ride will tour Austin and nearby scenic places.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Will H. Mayes
Texas
Two Candidates Remain In Texas Comptroller Race
Ten announced for Comptroller. now only two stay in the race. State Senator H. B. Terrell of McLennan County and R. Lee Franklin, auditor of Collin County, are the final contenders after Charles B. White withdrew.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
H. B. Terrell
McLennan County
R. Lee Franklin
Collin County
Charles B. White
Comptroller's
Cole Family Home Destroyed by Fire on Madisonville Road
The T. W. Cole residence on the Madisonville road near the old broom factory was burned yesterday around 11 o clock. The house and furniture were total losses. insurance coverage is reported. Origin of the fire is unknown.
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S. L. Boatwright
Madisonville Road
T. W. Cole
Fagle
Real estate transfer in Braozs County recorded
B Kaezer and others transfer 146 percent acres in James Hope league Braozs County to John Neler for 2782.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Kaezer
John Neler
James Hope League
Braozs County
Convicts Work on Roads Under Honor System
The Texas penitentiary population declines as convicts are hired to counties to work on roads. Several squads already on the roads and applications pour in to the Governor. About 200 convicts are now on road work under the honor system.
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Preest
Austin
Tex
Weather Bulletin Forecast Sees July Rain Across Cotton Belt
The 1914 forecast predicts a cross-continent disturbance July 2 to 6 with a warm wave July 4 to 8. Rain favors the cotton states in July, improving corn prospects but threatening late-month damage from excess moisture. Northern regions expect less rain, while floods may hit southern areas in July. Next disturbance reaches the Pacific coast around July 7 with central and eastern impacts by July 12.
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W. T. Foster
Washington
Continent
Pacific
Rockies
Canada
Cotto States
Aranada
Cates
Une
Great Central
Weather forecast notes July disturbances and risks
A detailed forecast predicts multiple disturbances in July across the great central valleys and eastern sections with cool and warm waves crossing the Pacific slope around July 9 to 14. Storms expected mainly south of latitude 40, with frost threats in Canada and northern states within two days of July 14. A radical electro magnetic disturbance is noted around July 9 with potential weather and electric events.
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Great Central Valleys
Pacific Slope
Cotton States
Pacific Coast
Canada
Beautifying Temple Grounds by Congregation Work
A contract to W. H. O'Brien covers cement walks around Temple Freda and concrete steps from street to sidewalk. The lawn will be sodded and beautified. The ladies of the congregation oversee the project and receive praise for their efforts.
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W. H. O'Brien
Temple Freda
Delays in Bryan Federal Building Plans Continue
Correspondence shows all proposals for the Bryan Texas federal building exceed the $50 000 site and building limit and were rejected. A new set of drawings and specifications will be prepared and bidding is not expected before October. The letters from Morris Sheppard and Byron Newton detail the funding shortfall and procedural delay.
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H. L. McKnight
Bryan Commercial Club
Bryan
Texas
Sir
the Treasury
Byron R. Newton
Federal Building
Newton
Sheppard
Washington
Morris Shepard
United States Senate
Ryan Commercial Club
B. R. Newton
Business Moves to New Ice House Site
The Boyett ice house has relocated to a rear site behind the Lawrence Grocery Company near the railroad for continued operation. Mr Boyett now conducts business from the new location.
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Boyett
Agwell
Texas Horticultural Society to Exhibit at A. & M. July Meeting
Preparations for the twenty-eighth annual Texas Horticultural Society meeting proceed at A. & M. College with exhibits of fruits flowers nuts and vegetables set for July 27 28 and 29 during the Texas Farmers Congress. G H Blackmon will oversee displays in the agricultural building and officers include J H Arbenz Fritz Engelhard Elfweed Pomeroy and B E Kyle with varied program topics from home orchards to commercial citrus and berry breeding. The article also highlights the growth of boys and girls clubs in Texas led by A. & M. College and the USDA with thousands of youths and many girls involved in crops poultry and canning projects under state agents and Miss Jernice Carter.
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Texas Horticultural Society
A. & M. Society
Texas Farmers’ Congress
G. H. Blackmon
A. & M. College
J. H. Arbenz
Sarita
College Station
J. R. Mayhew
John 8. Kerr
Texas Nurserymen’s Association
Sherman
J. K. Robertson
Mission
San Antonio
Texas Florists
Inon
R. C Texas Florists’ Association
Houston
Hotchkiss
Troupe
Hanna
W. F. Wight
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Washington
H. Ness
Department of Horticulture
Texas
A. & M. College of Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
Co ‘Eee
H. H. Willamson
A. & M College
Haree
Jernice Carter
Dris
T College Station
Igs Carter
Miss Carter
Corsicana
State Orphans’ Home
Ola Lofton
Navarro County
Palestine Labor Council objects to prohibition and political delegates
The Palestine Trades and Labor Council on July 6 issued a resolution protesting the Texas State Federation of Labor convention action at El Paso on June 8. It opposes injecting prohibition into the union and criticizes delegates who blocked initiative referendum and recall. The statement condemns rash acts at the state convention and cites A. A. Clark John H. Henson William Dellis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Tex
Palestine Trades and Labor Council
Organized Labor of Texas
Texas State Federation of Labor
el Paso
Legislative Board
A. A. Clark
John H. Henson
William Dellis
Tomkins
Trial of twelve in murder CRO case at San Antonio
The twelve remaining defendants in the Dimmit County gun running case go on trial in San Antonio for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Candelario Ortiz. Some defendants linked to the Mexican branch of the IWW. fund raising collections reported to cover trial costs. Three convictions already recorded in other trials, with names and sentences listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Dimmit County
Candelario Ortiz
Industrial Workers of the World
United States
J. A. Serrato
Lino Gonzales
Jesus Gonzales
JL. L
Vasquez
Pedro Perales
A. Cisneros
D. R. Rosas
B. Mendoza
K. Azalde
L. Mendoza
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Wag
Bailey
Bowers
Commercial Club
McKnight
Bryan Federal Building
Yours Very Truly, Morris Sheppard
Fritz Engelhard
Eagle Lake
Elfweed Pomeroy
Donna
BE. J. Kyle
Army
Palestine Labor
Action of Labor Federation
Tion
Cro
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