McKay served with misapplied funds indictments in Texas
Austin August 1 John G McKay former Texas Secretary of State and manager of the State farm in Madison County arrived in Austin and was served with two indictments by a Travis County jury charging misapplication of public funds during his tenure as secretary of state The bonds totaled 54000 with twenty seven Madison County citizens as sureties One count involved 20000 dated May 11 and the other 5286 20 dated May 16 1915 McKay resigned to take the Madison County state farm post and was replaced by C J Bartlett Six indictments charging misapplication of public funds were returned against his successor Also included is a brief obituary note of Mr Oatman 73 who died after a Civil War army service leaving a widow two sons and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
John G. McKay
Texas
James Klin
Imon State Farm
Madison County
George News
Travis County
McKay
Ferguson
C. J. Bartlett
Puhl Emergency Door For Safes In Banking
A novel safety feature for bank safes uses an above door magnet to trigger a release mechanism when the safe door is opened. The system retracts to close the opening and emits an alarm, while a front contact system energizes the circuit to signal. Investors are urged to respond for favorable returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iPuhl
Frontiers of Russia Closed Until August 15
Petrograd reports the provisional government orders a frontier closure of Russia to all except diplomatic passport holders and couriers. The measure aims to block entry and exit of suspected criminals and undesirables amid a security crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Petrograd
Sires
Llano Pioneer Dies Sudden Heart Failure in Drug Store
Llano Texas Aug 1 M Oatman longtime resident collapsed while seated in Corner Drug Store. He was observed to throw his head back before dying from a sudden heart failure in a quiet afternoon scene. The incident occurred in Llano with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Texas
M. ©. Oatman
For good commercial printing and quick service
A brief note touting reliable commercial printing and prompt service with contact by phone.
Deputy Sheriff Killed in Chester Race Riots
In Chester Pennsylvania deputy sheriff David Schwartz and an unidentified Black man were shot and killed during a fight in the heart of the Black neighborhood after a day of rioting. State police and local officers restored order as race violence surged, with multiple casualties reported among whites and Blacks and guards reporting injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
David Schwartz
Chesters St
Record Breaking Drouth Burns North Dakota Crops
A record-breaking drought devastates North Dakota crops with prairie fires and water scarcity. Fargo reports 109.8 degrees, the hottest day in 38 years. similar heat and fire conditions stretch across at least a dozen cities in North Dakota and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Fargo
N. D
Thomas Cooper
North Dakota Experiment Station
Minnesota
Foul Play Over Missing Hen Sparks Neighbor Suspicions
Mr and Mrs Jones awake to find their prized hen missing and suspect theft. Brown next door is found digging, claiming he is planting seeds. Jones questions the early activity and discovers a possible clue linking Brown to the missing fowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jones
Jones
Brown
Japanese attitude shifts show modified hostility and alliance rethink
Washington dispatch reports evidence that Japan views Germany as only a limited foe and desires ending the Anglo British alliance. A Japanese official Yoneda argues no long term enemies exist with Britain or Germany, Russia now close to both, while Britain’s claims in China raise Japanese questions about justified rights and rail zones, amid 1915 negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Germany
Great Britain
Europe
Central ix
Yoneda
Far East
China
Yangtse Valley
Austin American
Burying you scoundrel quote from Brown described
A terse line from the New York World features Brown resuming digging while muttering burying, you scoundrel, with remark about right-seeds inside and laconic delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Red Cross drives gain support and new members
The Harper county Red Cross reports 21 new members and donations totaling 15 dollars replacing 14 dollars previously published, bringing county membership to 535. A July 21 Red Cross ball at Klaerner's Opera House netted 75 dollars. The local group thanks the public for generous backing and looks for greater success ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasdies
Harper
Hannemann
Cave Creek
Red Cross
Klaerner’s
Opera House
Officers Elected by Texas Staats Verband in San Antonio
The Texas Staatsverband elected M. J. Diekmann as president at its nineteenth annual convention in San Antonio on July 30. Other officers include Felix Walch Fredericksburg as jurist, B. J. Lange San Antonio as treasurer, Joseph Jacob of New Braunfels and A. Kalich of High Hill as trustees, Robert Blum Fredericksburg and Prof. Charles A. Wingert San Antonio as alternates. The ladies auxiliary named E W Raba San Antonio vice president, John Lott Fredericksburg secretary, Margaret Blum Fredericksburg treasurer, and Anna K Dielmann San Antonio honorary vice president. The executive committee will pick the 1915 meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
M. J. Dielmann
Texas Staatsverband
Diekmann
Tverband
Felix Walch
Fredericksburg
B. J. Lange
Joseph Jacobi
New Braunfels
A. Kalich
High Hill
Robert Blum
Hieers
Secrece
Red Cross chapter forms in Gillespie County
Independent American Red Cross chapter achieved after a local delegation enrolled 128 new members in Harper last week. The visiting Fredericksburg party included Mesdames A W Moursund J D Payne and Miss Zula Mae Hill Henryka Moursund and Laura Ar-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
American Red Cross
Harper
Fredericksburg
Mesdames
A. W. Moursund
J. D. Payne
Zula
Mae Hill
Henyikka Moursund
Laura Ar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Putes
Consiol
Nome Studebaker Guarantee Motor
Hugo G. C. Schaefer
McForay
Ricky
Klaernet Liberal Pe the
Spildrey Pat
Naukt Barrier-Maier Co
Rulke MA
Vie
Bottis
Oppnenheimer Chermeret
Perc
SBU
Julius Krueger
H. P. Mosel
H. A. Mosel
Mosel Bros
Texas Beverage
San Antonio, Texas
Max Wahrmund
Fredericksburg, ‘Texas
Barrier-Maier
ORK
B. B. Liles
Cain City, Texas
Ford Moitor Co
Louis Kott & Co
Burrier-Maier CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!