Auto crashes cause record deaths in census area
Census Bureau figures show 11 666 deaths from auto accidents in the U S registration area last year up 1 498 from 1921 with a 12 5 per 100 000 rate. California ranked highest 26 0 per 100 000 while Mississippi was lowest 3 4. Los Angeles led cities with 29 5 and Memphis rose 9 9. Dallas Houston Fort Worth and San Antonio appear among Texas cities in and outside the area.
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Washington
United States
California
New York
Mississippi
Los Angeles
Camden
N. J
Memphis
Atlanta
Lowell
Mass
Louisiana
Dallas
Kansas City
San Antonio
Chicago
Houston
Kan
New Orleans
Fort Worth
Texas
Big Ben McClellan Builds Mansion Near Milam
Ben McClellan, a well known local figure, has signed a contract to build a $5,000 residence beside the Methodist church in Minerva. Contractors Harrins & Copeland to supply lumber for the Wm. Cameron & Company project. Work to begin this week as Mac boasts of Sap Highway access and steady local support. Rosebud News notes his rise from humble beginnings to oil wealth after recent land and oil discoveries.
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Ben McClellan
Minerva
Harrins & Copeland
Rockdale
Bie
Ben
Washington
Texas
San Gabriel
Rosebud
Liquor Bootlegging Through Water Hydrants in Dallas
Police uncovered a still and barrel in a Dallas home with a pipe extending to a front yard hydrant where corn whiskey was dispensed. A water meter tracked deliveries to an agent. an arrest was made and federal authorities took custody. Investigators sought the frequent hydrant visitor.
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Dallas
Texas
Cameron City to vote on $25,000 sewer plant bonds
A Cameron Texas city council order calls a December 27, 1923 election to authorize issuing $25,000 in bonds for a sewerage disposal plant. The plan includes semi annual interest at 5 12 percent, a sinking fund, and a property tax to pay interest and principal. Roy Baskin to manage the election with two judges and two clerks.
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Cameron
Treas
City of
Texas
Gail Election
Roy Baskin
Cameron Texas to vote on 25000 sewerage plant bonds
Milam County Cameron city council on November 20 1923 authorized submitting to qualified property taxpayers the issue of 25000 bonds for constructing and equipping a sewerage disposal plant with an election set for December 27 1925. All present aldermen voted aye, none opposed.
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Texas
Milam
Cameron
J. Bb. White
QO. M. Smith
H. M. Hefley
Geo. T. Graves
Triggs
C. R. Phillips
C. M. Smith
W. O. Triggs
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Big Ben’ McClellan
Ella Hooks
Elec
Tion
J. B. White
R. D. Brown
State OF
A. B. Guinn
A. Howell
Sebesta & Huffman
Sebesta
Santa Fe Depot
Joint Stock
Freemans
Little River Farm
Rogers
J. R. B. Keller
Rockdale, Texas
Che
Wen
Edward Zellner
Palace of Sweets
Cameron, Texas
Ss. E. Brogdon Professional Life Insurance Agent
ODD Fellows Building
Chas. Mercy
Adams
E. F. Adams
Hristmas
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