Bryan resigns as Secretary of State in 1915 note dispute
Washington reports Secretary Bryan's resignation to President Wilson over the German note issue. Bryan favored arbitration while Wilson backed a tougher stance. Bryan's letter cites duty to prevent war and desire for peace, and Wilson accepts the resignation with warm regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bryan
Wilson
Germany
Lansing
United States
Berlin
Washington, D. C
Leo Frank Must Hang Says Prison Commission
The Georgia Prison Commission declined to recommend clemency for Leo Frank after reviewing petitions. Two members opposed mercy and one supported it. The panel noted no juror asked clemency, the judge sentenced death, and higher courts upheld the verdict.
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Leo Frank
Prison Commission
Atlanta
Georgia Prison Commission
Mary Phagan
Frank
Smaller pensions for Confederate veterans draw complaints
In Comanche County Texas and across the state, Confederate pensioners face cuts from $79 a year to $52 annually as the 5 cent tax base declines. Delinquent filings and more veterans placed on the totally disabled list shrink the fund, with 18,633 claimants sharing about $1,000,000, yielding roughly $13 a quarter after department expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Texas
Gustine Votes For Incorporation In Town Progress
Gustine voters approved incorporation by a 44 to 31 vote Tuesday signaling a step forward for the town. Supporters urged unity and collective effort to advance the community and stressed progress over individual preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Marketing Association Moves HQ to Bank Building
The marketing association relocates its headquarters to the rear office of the First National Bank building. Mr Lane and Mr Eaton will be based there from now on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marketing Association
The
First National Bank
Lane
Mr. Eaton
Enrollment list for Comanche Normal at high school
The enrollment includes many local students such as Lila May Baker Delia Barker Ruby Bartlett Icie Beatty Daisy Billingslea Elsie Bradford and others with attendees from Eastland Brown Hill Bosque Dawson Mills and Erath counties. The note lists numerous names and states several counties are represented beyond the county of origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Normal
Lila May Baker
Delia Barker
Ruby Bartlett
Icie Beatty
Daisy Billingslea
Elsie Bradford
Faye Bryson
Tommie Lou Carter
Bird Carwile
Lelia Cheatham
Mary Cheatham
Faye Childers
Lucile Cook
Nannie Crockett
Clara Cross
Dayton Cunningham
Pink Daniel
Gertie Davis
Stella Davis
Eunice Dunn
William Durham
Robert Eaton
Nena Egbert
Grace Evans
Laura Gill
Edgar Goosby
G. R. Goosby
Florence Gore
W. H. Gore
George Hammett
Bettie Harris
Pierce Harris
Alma Hart
Mary Hayes
C. D. Henley
Marguerite Hill
Ray Hoff
Mary Holland
Annie Hornsby
Clyde House
Mamie Hulsey
Eva Isham
Ruth Isham
Ethel Jones
Grace Jones
Glenith Kearby
Mary Kemp
Jennie King
Maud King
Lucile Laneston
Nettie Lassetter
Lizzie Lloyd
Pearl Loudermilk
Lee Lusk
Ira E. Marshall
Vervia Mehaffey
Leta Mitchell
Carrie Mobley
Lexter Mobley
Hester Moore
Miss Carty
Alma Pierce
Jewel Reece
J. H. Reese
Maud Renick
Alma Roberson
R. H. Roberson
Sallie Runkle
Nellie Savier
Angie Slack
Dixie Sloan
Clara Pearl Sparks
Della Stailey
Fannie Sturkie
Florence Sturkie
Inez Sullivan
Alta Tannehill
Mamie Thomas
Treva Thompson
Lurline Todd
Jimmie Wagner
Cliff Walker
Drew Walker
Ernest Walker
Otho Walker
Rose Walker
Sidney Walker
Alice Weems
Isaac West
Roxy West
E. T. White
Ruth Reese
Lula Gill
Beverley Thomas
Cody Thomas
Pearl Parks
Florence Day
Ruth Nuckles
Lela Davis
Tina Everett
Romeo Walker
D. P. Allen
Irvin Warren
Grace Spence
Geo. Reed
Wallace Wagner
J. O. DePriest
Clyde Marshall
Esther Swenson
Lily Wilkins
Pearl Lusk
Mae Hall
Eastland
Brown, Hill
Bosque
Dawson
Mills
Erath
Convention Dates Changed for Texas Marshals and Chiefs Union
The twenty first annual convention of the city marshals and chief of police union of Texas will be held June 17 to 19 in Fort Worth. The change aims to use cheap Saturday rail rates to Galveston with elaborate arrangements for visitors and accompanying ladies. Special rates from across Texas apply at one and one third fare.
Memorial Service for Eastern Star Members
The Eastern Star Chapter held a public memorial service on May 20 honoring deceased members Emma Gray J N Farmer Mrs J A Wright Mrs Peter Moodie and John H Bryson. A large congregation attended the program praised as touching and beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Chapter
Emma Gray
J. N. Farmer
J. A. Wright
Peter Moodie
John H. Bryson
Weekly Weather Forecast for June 9 1915
Issued by the U S Weather Bureau Washington DC for the week beginning June 9 1915. Far West Gulf States expect practical fair weather with temperatures slightly above seasonal average.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Far West Gulf States
Water plant fire destroys Moody ice water works
Fire discovered in the Moody city water works engine room Wednesday around two oclock destroyed the entire plant and the ice plant. The town is without water and ice but efforts are under way to restore service at the earliest possible moment.
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City Water Works
Moody
Cowgirl Ella Privett Wins Ten Mile Relay Race
The San Francisco Examiner reports Ella Privett, fifteen, of the 101 ranch, won second place in a ten mile international relay on the exposition track, finishing after a near fainting spell and a dramatic spill from a temperamental horse. Tom Mellick of Sonoma County won in 32 minutes 10 seconds, with Linton finishing ahead of Privett but incomplete at the final station. The event drew about ten thousand spectators and paid a purse of 1000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Examiner
Ella Privett
Exposition
Booger Red
Texas
Sonoma
Tom Mellick
Sonoma County
Fred Wallace
101 Ranch
Hank Linton
Pedro Leon
Joe Bad Marriage
Glacier National Park
Wichita Falls Bank Moves Into New Fire Proof Office
The First National Bank of Wichita Falls has occupied a new fire proof building at the corner of Eighth Street and Indiana Avenue. The white glazed brick and terra cotta structure cost 75000 dollars and was completed and in use May 1. Comanche Brick Co supplied the brick, with half of the building built from Comanche brick. The company also supplies brick to Stephenville, Fort Worth, and other Texas points.
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Wichita Falls
First National Bank of
Eighth Street
Indiana Ave
West Texas
Texas Bankers Record
Comanche Brick Co
Comanche
Stephenville
Fort Worth
Hog Raisers Offer Stocker Hogs For Sale
Comanche Marketing Association seeks buyers for one hundred head of small stocker hogs weighing 60 to 100 pounds at seven fifty per hundred. Smooth stock preferred. Sellers must report to W. H. Lane, sales manager, by Wednesday the 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lane
Comanche Marketing Association
Georgia Cree Wilson Marries William Gray Dingus
Miss Georgia Cree Wilson wed William Gray Dingus Tuesday night at her mother's home with Rev. Moore officiating. The ceremony featured singing by Miss Rose Wilson and a pink white color theme with bouquets of roses and lilies of the valley. The couple plan a early honeymoon to Galveston and other points, and will reside locally after the wedding.
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Georgia Cree Wilson
William Gray Dingus
Geo. W. Wilson
Moore
Rose Wilson
Ruby Durham
Ollie Mae Wilson
Blanche Granger
Nell Palmer
Cameron High School
Mornig
Galveston
Marriage notice for Georgia Cree Dingus and William Gray Dingus
Mrs Geo W Wilson announces the marriage of her daughter Georgia Cree to Mr William Gray Dingus on Tuesday the eighth of June 1915 in Comanche Texas. At home Comanche Texas.
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Geo. W. Wilson
Georgia Cree
William Gray Dingus
Comanche
Texas
Confederate Muster and Memorial Service in Comanche
At 10:30 a.m. on June 13 the Ex-Confederates muster at the court house grounds in Comanche. They will march to the Methodist church for a public religious service where Rev. Moore will speak. All Southern veterans and heirs are urged to attend.
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Comanche
Methodist Church
W. F. Elking
John Pelham Camp
W. H. Davis
J C Myrick Dies at 26 of Tuberculosis
J C Myrick died at his family home three miles south of town on Sunday from tuberculosis. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday at 4 p.m. led by Rev. Geo Curlee. Interment followed at Oakwood under the W O W Lodge. He leaves a father, mother and nine brothers. The community offers its sympathy.
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J. C. Myrick
Baptist Church
Geo. Curlee
Oakwood
W. O. W. Lodge
Dr. Stedge’s Painless Eye-Water Sold at Carroll’s Drug Store
An old advertisement touts Dr. Stedge’s Painless Eye-Water as a guaranteed cure for sore inflamed eyes. It is advertised for sale at Carroll’s Drug Store.
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Dr. Stedge
Carroll
Comanche Infertile Egg Club Adopts By-Laws
The Comanche Infertile Egg Club adopts by-laws assigning the manager oversight of egg sales and distributions, defining remuneration, and detailing rules for egg quality stamping, daily collection, coop roosters removal, membership eligibility, fines, and amendment procedures.
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Comanche Infertile
Board of Directors
Comanche
Méc.abes
Rules for Handling Comanche Prime Infertile Eggs
Community notice outlines rules for Comanche Prime infertile eggs including certification of fertility, cleanliness, and sanitary housing. Members must sell eggs only through the association, receive a stamped number, deliver weekly, and maintain id on each egg. Noncompliance risks loss of stamp and membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Marketing Association
The
Marketing Association
Comanche
Fresh Meats and Honey Ad Notice
Phone W R Harris for fresh and cooked meats and pure white comb honey 15e. Delivery four times daily.
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W. R. Harris
Figsen laxative box promise up front faced with warning
A promotional line from Paris Smith urges buyers to use a laxative product and promises better outcomes next time. The message stresses personal responsibility for results and suggests gratitude later.
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Figsen
Paris Smith
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SEC
State Department
OW. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
William J. Bryan
Will Tevis
D. O. Lively
Hollis E. Cooley
Wichita Falls Bank
Dingus- Wilson
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