Tom Ball Day Draws Texas Wide Support in Bryan
A large crowd greets Col. Tom Ball in Bryan as farmers from Brazos and surrounding counties rally for Ball’s gubernatorial bid. Delegations arrive from Madison, Leon and Grimes counties while 2,000 to 2,500 attend. Henderson lauds Ball’s anti liquor stance and Ball pledges to curb saloon influence and back farmer centered policies.
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Tom Ball
Bryan
Faremers’ Institute
A. & M. College
Brazos
Ball
Madison
Leon
Grimes
Main Street
Col. Ball
Henderson
Mr. Henderson
Texas
Woodrow Wilson
Jacob Wolters
W. J. Bryan
Jonathan Lane
Anheuser Busch
Lewis and
Radford
Old Brazos
Walker
Madison and
American Congress
Fort Worth
Unknown man found dead near Prospect shot in face
An unidentified Black man was found lying beside the road in Prospect and brought to town. He had recently obtained medicine and appeared ill. The body shows small shot wounds to the face and head. investigators expect progress within a day or two as identification is sought.
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Prospect
Union Accept Mediation to Avert Railroad Strike
Unions accept federal mediation in the threatened strike by engine crews on ninety eight Western railroads. The move yesterday evening strengthens hope for lasting peace and avoids imminent walkouts.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Well Known Aide J. R. Bowman Killed Himself
Dallas dispatch reports J. R. Bowman once secretary to Governor Campbell died by poison yesterday. Coroner to rule on death as suicide. The Associated Press notes Bowman was a well known figure in political circles.
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Dallas
Texas
J. R. Bowman
Campbell
Fourth Class Postmaster Exam Held in City
United States civil service examinations for fourth class postmasters were conducted in this city today. Names listed include H. B. Steele Jr of Steele's Store John C. R. Sanders of Iola Thomas L. Bush of Mumford Ralph B. Dunn of Benchley and August Prinzel of Kurten. Examiner Rudolph Myers secretary of the district recently returned from Franklin where another examination was held.
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H. B. Steele, Jr
Steele's Store
John C. R. Sanders
Iola
Thomas L. Bush
Mumford
Ralph B. Dunn
Benchley
August Prinzel
Kurten
Rudolph Myers
Franklin
Rail workers west of Chicago agree to arbitration
Enginemen and firemen on all railroads west of Chicago have agreed to arbitrate their differences after threatening a strike. They accepted a telegram from William L. Chambers, chairman of the federal board of mediation and conciliation, and requested hearings begin at once.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William L. Chambers
Federal Board of Mediation and Concllation
Surprise Party At Wilson Home For Houston Guest
Miss Anna Jo Ford of Houston visited Miss Elizabeth Wilson and a group of youths surprised them Monday evening at the R. M. Wilson home. Refreshments, games, and contests kept the young party entertained until late, with names including Nobie Webb Mildred Newton Belle Gainer Bess Spence Ethel Hall May Oliver Roberts Lidia Bell Pipkin Charles Gainer Charlie Myers Stuart Wilson Phocion Park Charlie Cole Russell Thomas Willie Pat Withers.
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Anna Jo Ford
Houston
Elizabeth Wilson
R. M. Wilson
Nobie Webb
Mildred Newton
Belle Gainer
Bess Spence
Ethel Hall
May Oliver Roberts
Lidia Bell Pipkin
Charles Gainer
Charlie Myers
Stuart Wilson
Phocion Park
Charlie Cole
Russell Thomas
Willie Pat Withers
No Pay Due Wife for Household Work
New Jersey court rules a husband wife agreement paying a weekly wage for housework is part of marriage duties and not a separate labor obligation. Jersey City July 17. The court held the wage obligation is not enforceable as payment for services and reflects matrimonial duties rather than labor.
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New Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
Wife’s Domestic Labor Cannot Be Separate Debts in Court
In chancery court yesterday a master ruled the wife’s home duties illegal as a separate claim. Mrs. Herman M. Went sought $5,592 against her husband’s property, with $1,000 as a loan and the rest for sixteen years of household work at six dollars weekly. Her mortgage priority was denied over the mortgage company’s claim on the same property.
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H. A. Turner
L. O. Weston
Wm. Harbuck
Dr. Patton
J. N. Robinson
J. A. Gibbs
Dave Cannon
Levi Spear
F. B. Waldrop
Howard Sidnsey
J. L. Cleese
L. A. Tryalor
J. W. Lowell
Julian Wakefield
W. R. Plunkett
F. H. Clapps
A. M. Barton
Wm. Randolph
South
Navasota
Anderson
Millican
Wellborn
Hearne
Calvert
Franklin
Col. Ball
Court House
J. M. Cook
Brazos County Ball Organization
F. L. Hender
Ferguson
Bell County
Jim Ferguson
Ball
Temple
Leon County
Tom
Jake Wolters
Texas
Colquitt
Chancery Court
Herman M
Irrigation Law Construe Clarifies Domestic Water Use
The State Board of Water Engineers ruled that the general irrigation law does not apply to individuals using water from public streams solely for domestic purposes. The board noted many inquiries from such consumers seeking clarity on compliance.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Water Engineers
Water rights filings rule applies to power and irrigation users
The law governs certified filings with the board and applies only to individuals and corporations using water for power or irrigation.
Local Produce Market Prices Listed for Eggs and Meats
Fresh eggs 15c per dozen Butter 25c per pound Hen 3.00 to 3.50 per dozen Fryers 3.00 to 3.50 per dozen Broilers 1.50 to 2.00 per dozen Ducks 3.00 per dozen Geese 3.00 per dozen Turkeys 10c per pound Cows 4c to 4 1 2c per pound Steers 5c per pound Calves 5c per pound Mutton 5c per pound Hops 6c to 7c per pound Oats 50c per bushel Corn 95c per bushel Prairie hay 12.00 per ton Green hides 6c to 8c per pound Dry hides 8c to 10c per pound
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Gol. Ball
Thomas H. Ball
North Zulch
Ebbrt Barnett
Albert Barnett
Ollie Smith
Wm. Stewart
B. F. Payne
Madisonville
John Price
L. H. Floyd
W. L. Turner
Frank Dean
J. N. Heath
John Corm
Dr. G. Spear
Shinnon McAfee
Dick Lindley
D. W. Ford
J. F. Ford
Jim Day
F.S. Levy
G. H. Long
E. D. Tinsley
W. C. Nu
Ldla
Geo. P. Baron
Wm. R. Sanders
A. H. Wilcox
Nation
Colege Ball
Bailey
Joe Bailey
Cone Johnson
Col. R. M. Johnson
Poindexter
Odell
Crane
Ramsey
Clarence Ousley
Knightly
Morris Sheppard
State University
State Department of Agriculture
God
Gov. Campbell
Civil Service Examination
Enginerman
West Lines
Severn
Severa
W. F.severa Co
Villa Maria Academy
ST. Ursula’s Hill
Bryan, Texas
THE
Ursuline Sisters
Gulf of Mexico
Villa Maria
W. T. James
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