Neff Seen Favorite in Texas Governor Race Forecast
Dallas July 20 Forecasts indicate Pat Morris Neff will win a renomination and a second term as Texas governor after July 22 election. Supporters tout his record on education law enforcement and a broad constructive program for highways, land reclamation, and state growth.
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Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald
Waco News-Tribune
Dallas
Country Press
Texas
Pat Morris Neff
Richard Coke
Neff
Culberson and Mayfield Leaders in Senatorial Race
Dallas report from 154 counties shows Bearle Mayfield and Charles Culberson leading the Senate contest on a straw vote. Pat M. Neff is touted for governor with Fred Rogers second. Thomas Ousley and Ferguson run close third amid Klan sentiment disputes.
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Dallas
Texas
Pat M. Neff
Fred Rogers
Dallas Times-Herald
Bearle Mayfield
Charles Culberson
Thomas
Ousley
Ferguson
Culberson
Pusley
Cloud Burst and Storm Raze Thornton Texas
A cloud burst with cyclonic winds hit Thornton Texas at 6 30 pm injuring homes and shattering windows as 8.85 inches of rain fell in forty minutes Widespread damage followed with three large houses and many small dwellings blown away Shade trees stripped of foliage and widespread communication cut off Crop losses reported near Calvert Oletha and Groesbeck also affected with sandstorm reported north of the area Warnings issued for Beaumont coast regions
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Houston
Texas
Thornton
Calvert
Oletha
Groesbeck
Beaumont
Texas Railroads Gain Revenue in Four Months
Texas railroads earned a net revenue of 7 682 247 during the four months ending April 30 1922, in an Associated Press report from Austin. The figure shows an increase of 1 360 416 over the same period in 1921, per the State Railroad Commission.
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Associated Pres
Austin
Texas
Railroads of
State Railroad Commission
Mexican Government Faces Recognition Hurdle
Washington reports that U S recognition of the Obregon government in Mexico hinges on definite action by Mexican officials confirming their stated aims in matters affecting the United States and American citizens. The stance follows talks with Adolfo de la Huerta, former Mexican finance minister, during his mission here with President Harding and Secretary Hughes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Obregon
Mexico
United States
Adolfo de la Huerta
Harding
Hughes
George T. Jester Dies at 76 in Corsicana Texas
George T. Jester, 76, banker, former Texas lieutenant governor and Confederate veteran, died at his Corsicana home. Survived by a widow, three sons and a daughter. He served in the Texas Senate and was a longtime figure in state development.
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Associated Press
Corsicana
Texas
George T. Jester
Neff Poised to Sweep Madison County Supports Neff in Madison County
Judge W C Davis and County Attorney J G Minkert spoke at a Madisonville barbecue backing Governor Pat M Neff. Minkert predicts Neff will win about 75 percent of votes over opponents across Madison County.
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W. C. Davis
J. G. Minkert
W. F. Gibbs
R.H. Harrison
Madisonville
Davis
Pat M. Neff
Minkert
Neff
Madison County
Wellborn Revival Begins and Closes This Sunday
W. E. Graham of Wellborn reported in Bryan that a revival in the city led by Rev. Kolar of Waco and Rev. J. J. Pipkin of Bryan will conclude Sunday night. He noted substantial community benefit from the meetings.
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Wellborn
W. E. Graham
Bryan
Graham
Kolar
Waco
J. J. Pipkin
Mr. Graham
Man Brings Home Two 50 Pound Watermelons
R L Jones of Steep Hollow visited town Friday with two watermelons weighing about fifty pounds each. The Eagle would be glad to see a 50 pound fruit under favorable circumstances.
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R. L. Jones
Steep Hollow
Mr.ones
Rail strike may end in two weeks predicts Jewell
Chicago July 20 B M Jewell president of Six Federated shop crafts predicts railroads will capitulate and settle the strike within two weeks. He says the strike grows more effective daily and cites the seniority issue as camouflage for the real problem of the national adjustment board. Three thousand C and O clerks walked out and Cincinnati mail service slowed due to six Wabash train cancellations.
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Chicago
B. M. Jewell
Federated Shop Crafts
Jewell
National Adjustment Board
Chesapeake and Ohio
Union
Cincinnati
Wabash
Neff to Paris then Denison to handle labor trouble
Governor Pat Neff plans to cancel all speaking engagements and rush to Denison to directly address a serious labor dispute. He will keep the Lions Club luncheon in Paris before departing by road for Denison.
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Neff
Paris
Pat Neff
Denison
Lions Club
Strike On To Finish
Chicago July 20 The failure of all efforts to settle the country wide railway shopmen strike was announced by Ben W Hooper chairman of the United States Railroad Labor Board There is no probability of reconciling the antipodal views of carriers and men and the Labor Board will not pursue further efforts.
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Chicago
Ben W. Hooper
United States Railroad Labor Board
Labor Board
Texas Rail Unions Seek Peaceful Withdrawal Demand
Heads of all Texas railroad workers unions excluding striking members ask national presidents to allow a peaceful withdrawal from service if engines and cars are handled unsafely and armed guards are used within workers limits. The move could halt railroad traffic in Texas in days if adopted as equipment becomes unsafe to operate.
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Dallas
Texas
Railroad shopmen strike narrows rail service nationwide
The nineteen day old railroad shopmen's strike reaches fifteen centers in the Middle and Far West with 247 trains canceled or pending cancellation. The Southwest from St. Louis to Texas shows the heaviest impact as disruption spreads.
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Chicago
Ill
Cotton Market Signals Change in Cotter Futures and Spots
Cotter futures closed today with a shift from yesterday. Local spot values quoted around 21.5 cents per pound middling basis, reflecting price movement in the market.
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Cotter
Wife Declares Husband Shot Her and Justified
New York July 20 Mrs Marga ret Maher of Brooklyn says she deserved to be shot after her husband Martin Maher fired five times on June 24 She refused to file a complaint despite Magistrate Igoe urging court action and was eventually bound over on felonious assault charges in $5 000 bail
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New York
Margaret Maher
Brooklyn
Martin Maher
Smetana Barbecue Raises Funds for Brazos Schools
The Smetana barbecue, held as a benefit for public schools, drew about 1000 attendees on Thursday. J. J. Haisler led as chairman with speeches by Rep. Lee J. Tree and county candidates on education and government issues. C. W. Merka oversaw finances, County Agent C. L. Benson managed the refreshment stand, and arl Wipprecht spoke on the creamer y problem.
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Smetana
J. J. Haisler
Lee J. Tree
W.c.davis
Brazos County
C. W. Merka
C. L. Benson
Arl Wipprecht
Political rally announced for Bryan Friday night
Secretary F L Henderson of the Brazos county Democratic Executive committee says a public speaking rally will be held on Main street in Bryan starting at 8 o clock Friday night July 21 twelve hours before polls open. All candidates and friends are invited.
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F. L. Henderson
Brazos County
Democratic Executive Committee
Eagle
Bryan
Boyd Residence Destroyed by Fire in Early Morning Blaze
Fire of unknown origin struck at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning destroying the residence of Mrs I G Boyd near the First Baptist church. Firefighters saved adjacent buildings. loss estimated at 4000 dollars for the structure with 1250 dollars insured and 1000 dollars on furniture with 500 dollars insured.
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I. G. Boyd
First Baptist Church
Bryan Men Chosen for Officers Reserve
Among Texas applicants who accepted appointment in the officers reserve corps as announced by the War Department in Washington last night are Frank W. Boriski and T. A. Hensar ling of Bryan. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woisch of Houston are guests of their sister Mrs. John K. Parker.
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Texas
Officers Reserve Corps
War Department
Washington, D. C
Frank W. Boriski
T. A. Hensarling
Bryan
Frank Woisch
Houston
John K. Parker
Coal strike shifts to fields as policy tests reopenings
Washington notes the strike center moves to coal fields to test government policy on reopening mines. Most operators from the failed conference have left for home while Governor Morrison of North Carolina stands alone in refusing cooperation. John L. Lewis says miners remain steadfast as output in nonunion mines declines and railroads and utilities face shortages.
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Associated Press
Washington
Morrison
North Carolina
Harding
John L. Lewis
Miners Union
Mob Attacks Over Murder Case Across Texas and Oklahoma
A Fort Worth railway car inspector W E Smith was flogged by unidentified men and warned not to work. Six railway workers were attacked. cars and locations included Shreveport Texarkana and other points. Separately in McAlester Oklahoma a mob of hundreds stormed the jail to seize Levy Webster over the murder of a ten year old girl, but authorities intervened.
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Bryan Hagle
Fort Worth
Texas
W. E. Smith
Texas & Pacific Railway
Sheriff Williams
Knightlinger
Texas & Pacific
Shreveport
Texarkana
McAlester
Okla
Webster
Oklahoma
Sam Seals Raises A Good Corn Crop
Chief W S Martin showed a large Iowa white corn ear from Sam Seals on his Robertson county line farm. He estimated 50 bushels per acre on 20 acres totaling about 1000 bushels and hinted at milling and baking corn bread to celebrate a first rate corn raiser.
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W. S. Martin
Iowa
Eagle Office
Martin
Sam Seals
Robertson County
Seals
Thompson thanks Bryan Klan in heartfelt letter
In Bryan Texas on July 19 1922 Sam J M Thompson expresses deep appreciation to the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Bryan Klan No 48 Realm of Texas for a sympathy token noting it lightened his path amid illness He praises friends who offer help and wishes continued usefulness for humanity Also mentions Tom Crutcher and his bride visiting Bryan en route from Eastland to Galveston and later returning to be with Mrs W J Roberts after a Galveston stopover.
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Bryan
Texas
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Bryan Klan
Realm of Texas
Sam
Tom Crutcher
Midland
Eastland
Galveston
W. J. Roberts
Bryan Represented at Endeavor Council
Eight members of the Houston District Christian Endeavor Council met at Central Presbyterian Church in Houston on Sunday July 16 as new officers were elected and plans formed for the coming year. A district picnic is planned for Hempstead the second Saturday in August with a rally of societies to follow. the next district convention will be in Sugarland September 1 2 3. Attending from out of town were John Wheeler vice president ryan Texas Miss Anna Watson Galveston and Lena Wooten Bryan Texas.
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Houston District Christian Endeavor Council
Central Presbyterian Church
Houston
Hempstead
Sugarland
Mr. McMahan
Sugarland Society
John Wheeler
Ryan
Texas
Anna Watson
Quiet Hour
Galveston
Lena Wooten
Secetary
Bryan
Young Locke Back in Bryan
Silas E. Locke Jr son of Mr and Mrs S E Locke returned home to Bryan after fifteen months in the United States Army and an honorable discharge at Mare Island California. Friends welcomed him warmly and showed sincere appreciation for his service.
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Young Locke
Bryan
Silas E. Locke, Jr
S. E. Locke
United States Army
Mare Island
California
Local visitors attend Kerrville encampment for Synodical Conference
Miss Harriett Parker and Misses Clara and Lena Wetter enjoy the Kerrville encampment and will remain through the five day session of the Woman's Synodical Conference from July 27 to 31. Prof and Mrs R McDonald and their son Martell of Normangee were here today.
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Harriett Parker
Clara
Lena Wetter
Kerrville
Woman’s Synodical Conference
R. McDonald
Son Martell
Normangee
Mayfield Leads In Texas Counties For U S Senate
Dallas Times Herald reports 114 Texas counties including major metros plan results next Saturday. Mayfield leads in 37 counties with Culberson and Thomas close. Neff appears set for a runoff in the governor race. County tallies reflect 75 percent of state voting strength and include editors surveyed.
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Dallas Times Herald
Dallas
Texas
Mos
Mayfield
Culberson
Thomas
Pat M. Neff
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George T Jester
Old Guard
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MR. Thompson
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Endeavor Council
U.S. Senate
the Times Torald Sunday
Earle B. Mayfield
Senator Culberson
Cullen F. Thomas
Clarence Ousley
James E. Ferguson
Robert L. Henry
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