Profiteering Theory at Center of Doheny Oil Leases Case
Testimony was set to outline a profiteering plot behind 1922 leases granted to the Doheny interests for the Naval Oil Reserves of California. The Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company faces a government suit to cancel its contracts. Defense counsel Frank Hogan argued there was no profiteering back of the oil lease transactions.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Naval Oil
California
Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company
Frank Hogan
Chicago
Eleven Die In Gun Explosion Night Toll Rises
A blast at a location killed eleven people with three additional deaths reported before nightfall, bringing the total to eleven. Authorities investigate the cause as mournful authorities confirm the casualty count remains eleven.
Trenton explosion toll rises with three more deaths
Three additional deaths from the Monday Trenton cruiser explosion bring toll to eleven. Seamen Arthur McCormick, George Luker, and George Gaffery were named by the Navy Department, with Franklin Biglow Jeffry dying later. Four more remain in critical condition. Authorities cite deteriorated powder as the likely cause.
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Accociated Press
Washington
Trenton
Arthur McCormick
Charlestown
Mass
George Luker
Belford
New Jersey
George Gaffery
New York
Navy Department
Franklin Biglow Jeffry
Lynn
Maas
Thecruiser
Weather and frost loom over cotton market and yields
Bryant New Orleans reports Washington weekly weather and crop review favorable for the belt yet frost expected tonight in Tennessee and North Carolina. Crop projections call for around 12.4 million bales with 53.5 condition, while October ginnings and stock figures influence market direction.
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Washington
Manchester
Nothce
New York
New Orleans
Code of Ethics is Discussed at Bryan Rotary Meet
The Bryan Rotary Club held a regular weekly luncheon at the Green Parrot tea room with Dr. Jno W Black presiding in Wilson's absence. Henry Fulgham led a program on ethics including a reading of medical ethics and a talk by County Attorney Oak McKenzie praising Rotary as a force for professional virtue.
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Meet Bryan Rotary
Green Parrot Tea Room
Bryan Rotary Club
Old Virginia
Henry Fulgham
Wilson
Jno. W. Black
Edith Lloyd
Gabe Cazell
Rotary
Bryan
Gabe
W. B. Cline
Fulgham
Oak McKenzie
Gabe Carell
Cecil Arden
Music Study Club of Bryofits
Henry Wickes
Black
M. E. Wallace
Todd White
Madison Hall
Horace Kraft
T. A. Adams
Ic. L. Benson
C. S. Beckwith
S. M. Bird
J. W. Black
Wilson Bradley
J. F. Casey
W. J. Coutter
W. F. Davis
R. M. Dansby
S. E. Eberstadt
E. B. Elliott
W. FE. Farmer
E. J. Fermier
E. J. Fountain
H. C. Fulgham
C. W. Goolsd2e
W. M. Griffin
F. L. Henderson
W. W. Hall
Kay Hassell
Tyler Haswell
E. P. Humbert
H. N. June
Forrest Jones
J. W. James
J. Hi. Kraft
T. K. Lawrence
W. H. Lawrence
Jnc
A. Moore
A. 8
McSwain
W. I. McCulloch
Roy Montgomery
J. W. Payne
J. T
Park
M. L. Parker
David Reid
J. L. Reese
Hy. T. Schovassa
C. C. Todd
C. G. Walker
H. H. Williamson
H. W. Wickes
T. RK. White
J. E. Warren
E. E. Yeager
D. D. Stephenson
Hearne
J. G. Philen
Edward R. Brandt
Houston
E. H. Garrett
Ruth Knox
Piani T
H. D. Cuykendall
The
Daily Eagle
Prominent Colorado Banker Dies in Denver Home
William Evans, a renowned Colorado financier and banker, died at his Denver home. He was a son of former Colorado governor John Evans, and part of a family tied to Northwestern University founders.
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Colorado
Denver
Associated Press
William Evans
John Evans
Northwestern University
Subpoenas Issued for Prominent Campaign Figures
The Senate committee investigating campaign expenditures issued subpoenas to William Knox head of the American Bankers Association Charles Hilles former Republican national chairman and George Simmons vice president of the Mechanics and Metals Bank of New York. They were ordered to appear the next day.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
William Knox
American Bankers Association
Charles Hilles
Republican National
George Simmons
Mechanics and Metals Sunk of
New York
Garland Farmer Killed When Wagon Hit by Train
H. K. Jones aged 63 a Garland area farmer was fatally injured when a wagon he rode was struck by a Santa Fe Railroad freight train near Garland. He died en route to a Dallas hospital. The nearby Edge home in Bryan is noted as a beauty spot.
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Garland Farmer
Wagga
Associated Press
Garland
H. K. Jones
Here
Santa Fe
Dalas
Cotton futures rise lifting local market to 22c middling
Cotton futures closed 15 to 20 points higher today, pushing local spot values to about 22 cents a pound in middling basis.
Bullock Trial Nearing End at Marlin
The second trial of Commodore Bullock is drawing to a close in Marlin as proceedings wind down with jury consideration imminent.
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Commodore Bullock
Defense witnesses in Commodo Bullock murder trial
Defense witnesses take the stand as the insanity plea is pressed in the Marlin retrial for the murder of Sheriff L. E. Morshead at Steep Hollow schoolhouse on March 29. About 100 Brazos County witnesses were summoned for the Marlin proceeding moved from Falls County. The Falls County Attorney and Lamar Bethea lead the prosecution. defense lawyers include S. W. Dean, W. S. Barron, and Frank Altorf.
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Commodo Bullock
L. E. Morshead
Steep Hollow
Brazos County
Marlin
Falls County
Lamar Bethea
Bryan
S. W. Dean
Navasota
W. S. Barron
Frank Altorf
Three Men Drowned After Auto Plunges Into Canal
In Geneva New York three men Frank Tower Edward Parish and Harold Dewey died when an auto left a curve plunged over an embankment into a canal. Two women passengers were rescued.
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C&a
Associated Press
Geneva
N. Y
Frank Tower
Edward Parish
Harold Dewey
Shenandoah May Not Stop At Fort Worth On Eastward Trip
San Diego Oct 22 Preparations are under way for the naval dirigible Shenandoah to begin its eastbound flight to Lakehurst tomorrow. The commander is considering dropping the scheduled Fort Worth stop.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Shenandoah
Lakehurst
Fort Worth
Texas Railway Valued by Interstate Commerce at $813,771
The Paris Mt. Pleasant Railroad Company of Texas was valued by the Interstate Commerce Commission at 813771 dollars as of June 30, 1918.
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Texas Railway
Interstate Commerce
Associated Press
Washington
Paris-Mt. Pleasant Railroad Company of Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington Park a Texas Shrine on Old Washington Site
In College Station Oct 22 F O Martin notes efforts to create a Texas shrine at Old Washington, birthplace of Texas independence. Mrs. J Wallace Brosig and Mrs. Lee J Rountree lead a Washington Park board push to honor the site with a park, a replica of the first Texas capitol, a meeting pavilion, and visitor amenities.
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F. O. Martin
College Station
Old
Washington
Texas
Lone Star
J. Wallace Brosig
Washington Park
Pat M Neff
H. H. Harrington
State Board of Control
Washington Park Board
A. E. Becker
Brenham
Sledge W. Houston
Somerville
Sterling Smith
Chappell Hill
State Park
R. E. Pennington
Republic of Texar
Brazos River
Brazos
Navasota
Grimes
Republic
Anderson
Mexico
Washington County
John E. Astin
Bryan
Mollie White Harrison
Washington Press
Southern Watchman
San Felipe de Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Nina Stewart
Park Board
Rountree
Brosig
Bermuda
T. B. Conner
W. B. Bizzell
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Bizzell
William Penn
Independence
George Washington
Potomac
Washington Homestead
Lutherans Praised for Colonial Roots and Nation’s Struggle
President Coolidge praised Lutherans for shaping early American colonies and the fight for independence. The United Lutheran Church in America gathering in Chicago was lauded for teaching American ideals to European immigrants guiding newcomers toward national values.
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America
Associated Press
Chicago
Calvin Coolidge
United Lutheran Church In America
Europe
Diversified farming practiced by man at Millican
J. D. Steele, farmer near Millican, shows four large Keiffer pears from five trees, has sold locally for 65.65 and canned the rest for home use. He also grows Japanese persimmons and yellow large-grain pop corn. He earns farm profits from cotton, embracing diversified farming for home sustenance and profit.
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Millican
J. D. Steele
Eagle
Mr. Steele
Southland
Turner v Railroad verdict for $800 in district court
The case of Robert Turner versus the L G N Railroad concluded with a verdict of $800 for the plaintiff. Attorney W E Neeley represented Turner in a suit claiming personal damages.
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Robert Turner
L-G. N. Railroad
W. E. Neeley
Ben L Foster of Steep Hollow Dies Sudden
News from the Steep Hollow community in this county reports the sudden death of Ben L Foster at age 51 from suspected apoplexy. He leaves a widow, two sons Roy L and D B Foster, three daughters Lola Mildred and Ruby Foster, a brother W R Foster of College Station, and three sisters in Fort Worth Thorndale Bryan. Funeral is set for Tuesday at his residence with burial at Steep Hollow. details not yet announced.
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Ben L. Foster
Steep Hollow
Bryan
Foster
Roy L. Foster
D. B. Foster
Lola Mildred
Ruby Foster
W. R. Foster
College Station
Ella Berry
Fort Worth
Lucy Wilson Thorndale
O. W. Hopkins
Colson Entertain at Taber Teacherage
A party in honor of Miss Louise Blanton and Miss Hazel Bacon was given by Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Colson at the Taber Teacherage on Saturday night October 11. Guests arrived at 8 enjoyed Progressive Conversation Forty two and other games with music from Hazell Bacon Eula Beth Locke and the victrola. Refreshments were served as the evening ended with guests leaving after a most enjoyable time.
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Louise Blanton
Hazel Bacon
W. G. Colson
Tabor
Hazell Bacon
Eula Beth Locke
Dhe Victrola
Former Legion Leader Shot in Col. Emery Case
Cheddell Simpson is held in connection with the shooting of Colonel John Emery. Authorities say the incident involves the former head of the Legion and is under investigation for a fatal or serious assault. Further details are sparse as officials provide initial statements and security measures.
Secretaries Husband Shot in Grand Rapids Office
Col. John Emery former National Commander of the American Legion was shot and slightly wounded while seated in his office. Cheddell Simpson 44 the husband of Emerys stenographer is held for the shooting. A divorce action is pending against him. The Colonel was shot in the left shoulder.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids
John Emery
American Legion
Cheddell Simpson
Emery
Bryan Missionaries En Route Home From China
Dr and Mrs L O Wilkerson and their daughter travel from Shanghai to America after war disrupted service in Peking. They will tour France and England before arriving in Bryan to spend Thanksgiving with Mr Ed Wickes and his wife. Their medical mission work has drawn praise from the First Baptist church of Bryan and the Baptist denomination in Texas. They face a warm homecoming in their city.
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Bryan
L. O. Wilkerson
China
America
United States
Shanghai
France
England
Wilkerson
Peking
First Baptist Church of
Texas
South
Jury List for Sixth Week District Court
A roster of men summoned for venire service for the sixth week of district court before Judge W. C. Davis. The panel includes Walter Lawless Ed Schram J C Shows J M Kincannon W M Mosley W M Sparks J A Rychlik D Lawrence R L Wilson H Bond W H Benbow E T Ben Parker Carroll J H Ralls Newton Tom Wilson G Jr H T Downard J K Kelly A W She rs land W C Ravine third boses Todd W K Corwen D Graham A L Jones J R DRUG Co ton J L Sar Walker N T
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Curt
District Court
W. C. Davis
Walter Lawless
Ed Schram
J. C. Shows
J .M. Kincannon
W. M. Mosley
W. M. Sparks
J. A. Rychlik
D. Lawrence
R. L. Wilson
H Bond
W. H. Benbow
E. T. Ben Parker Carroll
J. H. Ralls
Newton
Tom Wilson
G. Jr
H. T. Downard
J.K. Kelly
A. W. She Prsland
W. C. Ravine-third Boses
Todd
W. K. Corwen
D. Graham
A L. Jones
J. R. Drug Coton
J. L. Sar Walker
Ed Wiene’s Pleasant Hunt Leads to Sane Saba Event
A report describes a community hunting event in San Saba led by an evangelist and association members. The piece notes a cheerful day with games, medicated preparations for dental care, and the hunt as part of the annual gathering.
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Ed Wiene
Witheg
Crim
Evangelist
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Pan- American Petroleum Company
Eugene Edge
Bullock
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Coolidge
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