Commissioners Approve New Jail Contract in Young County
The Commissioners Court approved a $55 276 bid from Henger and Chambers Company Dallas for a three story brick jail and jailor residence. The firm already builds the Methodist church here and provided a $1 000 bond guarantee. Construction to start within 30 days after bids from other contractors topped at 61 000. Warrants will be issued to cover the building expense.
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Commisssioners Court
Henger & Chambers Company of
Dallas
Commissioners’ Court
Young County
West Texas Chamber of Commerce Mexico Trade Excursion
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce announced a trade trip to Mexico leaving June 18 and returning July 2. Stops include Monterey Saltillo San Luis Potosi Guadalajara Torreon and five days in Mexico City with a special dining car train. Nearly fifty Fort Worth participants join peers from Sweetwater Stamford Abilene and other towns to boost cattle and manufacturing ties.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
Fort Worth
Monterey
Saltillo
San Luis Potosi
Quadalajara
Torreon
Mexico City
West Texas
Republic of Mexico
Seven Good Producers In South Bend Field Deliver Record Output
Seven wells completed in the South Bend field push daily production with initial estimates near 3,700 barrels. Godley near Graham farm flows up to 700 barrels, while Panhandle No. 10 McCluskey yields 950 to 1,000 barrels. additional wells include W E Conner Nos 1 and 2 McCluskey at 300 barrels each and Roxana No 1 Boozer at 400 barrels.
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South Bend
Godley
School House
Graham Farm
Panhandle
McCluskey
W. E. Conner
Graham
Roxana No
Hale
Hale Well
Mid-Tex
Italians Demand Satisfaction From Polish Government
Rome reports another Allied crisis as Polish insurgents in Upper Silesia clash with state troops. Italy demands immediate satisfaction from the Polish government amid rising tensions and press coverage.
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United Press
Rome
Italy
Upper Silesia
Farmers Institutes Led by State Dept. of Agriculture
Mr. T. G. Marks will tour towns in Texas May 16 to May 28 to organize Farmers Institutes. The talks cover farm product profitability, price setting by farmers, and cost plus a profit. Attendees include J. C. Hestand and J. B. Jones with local officials urged to assist and inform the public.
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T. G. Marks
State Department of Agriculture
Farmers” Institute
Goree
M. Benjamin
M. Vera
M. Truscott
M. Gilliland
M. Crowell
Ford City
M. Seymour
M. Bomarton
Timber
Coaten Creek
Olney
Farmer
Haskell
Knox City
Marks
J. C. Hestand
J. B. Jones
J. W. Neill
Charlie Chaplin Burns In Onstage Accident In Los Angeles
Charlie Chaplin is confined to bed in Los Angeles after burning himself enacting a Vanity Fair scene when he walked into an acetylene torch and fell into the fire. Physicians say he will recover within a week.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Charlie Chaplin
Vanity Fair
Bloody Nineteenth political boss assassinated in Chicago
Tony Dandres, Democratic political boss of the Bloody Nineteenth ward in Chicago, was shot six times in front of his home as he exited a taxi. He lies mortally wounded in a hospital in a crime linked to months of violence including assassinations, sluggings and bombings.
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United Press
Chicago
Ill
Tony Dandres
Dandres
France Awaits Germanys Final Ultimatum Note
Paris May 11 France awaited Germanys final note of surrender after the Ruhr invasion plan was halted by a missed chance. Officials fear the German reply may treat the invasion as postponed rather than abandoned, while France has not canceled troop orders.
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United Press
Paris
France
Ruhr Valley
Germany
Japanese Crown Prince Welcomed by London
The Crown Prince of Japan visited Guildhall in London with state reception by the Lord Mayor and City of London Corporation. He arrived in royal carriages, greeted crowds, and attended a civic luncheon with about three hundred dignitaries, praising Britain Japan friendship and wartime cooperation. The Prince and Prince of Wales planned to join the night event.
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London
Crown Prince of
Japan
Guildhall
City of London
Crown Prince
Buckinghame
Prince of Wales
Ofousehold
Britain
Baylor enrolls 1397 students at Waco main campus
Baylor University reports total enrollment of 1397 at Waco with 664 men and 733 women. Women lead only in the freshman, music, and correspondence departments, while upper classes show more men. Department counts include graduate 13 men 7 women and senior 98 men 93 women.
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Baylor
Waco
Texas
Baylor University
Slow snail explains its unhurried pace
The remark notes that the snail moves slowly because it does not need to scramble for housing. It presents a humorous comparison of energy and effort in finding shelter versus rapid movement.
Truth and diplomacy in a wry adage about wells
A concise proverb contrasts truth at the bottom of a well with diplomacy at the top, presenting a viewpoint on honesty and negotiation in a compact, reflective line.
Bergdoll Defies U.S. Government From German Soil
In Eberbach Germany on May 11 Grover Cleveland Bergdoll an arch draft dodger defied the United States government. He told reporters that the War Department would be compelled to pursue him at any cost and claimed American representatives had agreed not to molest him or his companion after two American soldiers were released.
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United Press
Eberbach
Germany
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
United States
United Press of
March
War Department
Undesirables in Graham Warned by Sheriff Saye
Sheriff John Saye declares Graham will be cleaned of criminals as Young County remains quieter than a year ago. He warns bums loafers and hangers-on to reform and seek work or leave Graham, noting Young County ranks third in oil production and is thus cleaner than surrounding areas.
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John Saye
Young County
Graham
Cox Seeks Patience With Administration
New York May 11 James M Cox Democratic leader urged letting the administration work. He said the country has had enough sabotage during Wilson's last term and favored giving the present administration a chance to prove itself.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
James M. Cox
Cox
Wilson
Immigration Bill Conferees Across Agree on Limit
Washington May 11 conferees have agreed on an immigration bill limiting new arrivals for ten months to three percent of a country’s 1910 census nationality. The agreement aims to curb large influxes while setting temporary caps. The measure reflects wartime and social concerns shaping policy.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Votes On Tariff Today
Washington May 11 reports the Senate starts voting at 3 PM on the Emergency Tariff bill under an agreement and indications suggest passage.
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Senate
United Press
Washington, D. C
Riddle Slashes Sheriff in Jail Delivery Incident
Deputy Sheriff Mack Woods was slashed across the face with a razor by R. J. Riddle during efforts to quell an attempted jail delivery by Riddle and two white men. Riddle had recently been convicted of murdering Mrs. Ida Sorley, an elderly white woman. Also noted are various local business visits and personal notices across Graham and Fort Worth.
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United Press
Wace
Mack Woods
R. J. Riddle
Woods
Riddle
Ida Sorley
Mrs M K Graham Spends Two Days in Dallas
Mrs. M. K. Graham spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Dallas for unspecified personal or social engagements, staying in the city for two days.
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M. K. Graham
Dallas
Olney Enterprise Proprietor Ralph Shufler Ill for Months
Ralph Shufler, owner of the Olney Enterprise newspaper, has been ill for several months, prompting local concern and questions about the publication’s operations and future.
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Ralph Shufler
The
Olney Enterprise
Secretary McConnell Returns From Dallas Funeral
Secretary Milton McConnell came back last night from Dallas where he attended the funeral of Mrs McConnell's father, Mr McKay.
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Milton McConnel
Dallas
Mrs. McConnell
Mr. McKay
Splendid Money Raising Sales Run in Southern Texas
J. C. Rickman reports two concurrent money raising sales in a southern Texas city amid widespread local attention as he promotes fundraising efforts nationwide.
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J. C. Rickman
Texas
Security National Bank Withstands Run by Depositors
Federal Reserve Bank officials and Dallas Clearing House members pledged support for Security National Bank to meet depositor withdrawals. A large number of customers appeared to withdraw funds, and President Johnson said the bank would stay open late to pay all who wished to withdraw. Officials denounced unfounded rumors surrounding the bank.
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United Press
Dallas
Federal Reserve Bank
Dallas Clearing House Association
Security National Bank
Texas
Johnson
Federal Reserve and
Clearing House
Graham Shriners Attend Wichita Falls Ceremonial
Gra ham Shriners attended the Mas kat Temple ceremonial in Wichita Falls. Marion Burkett won a diamond ring as a Shrine candidate, bringing the second diamond to Graham. A meeting at the Masonic Hall was announced with promises of something new and entertaining.
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Graham
Maskat Temple
Wichita Falls
R. D. Lincoln
J. F. Butler
J. J. Gallaher
H. L. Morrison
Jim Smith
Manrose
Mollow
Albert ‘Kay
R. W. Avant
Wesley Johnson
Allen
Marion Burkett
Mr. Applegate
Howard C. Kimes
Geo. Brennan
Maskat B
Maskat
Hella
Mesdames Morris Lively
Kemp Hotel
Marion
Masonic Hall
Forest Fires Rage Across Ten Michigan Counties
Mancelona Mich May 11 forests fires rage in northern Michigan for days with only rains seen as possible to stop them. Fires burn through parts of ten counties as firefighters battle the blazes across the region.
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United Press
Mancelona
Mich
Norhern Michigan
Germany Accepts Allied Ultimatum
Berlin reports that Chancellor Wirtz formed a cabinet to accept the Allied ultimatum. He sent a note to London Paris and Rome agreeing to reparations terms and delivered another copy to the Allied governments in Berlin.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Wirtz
London
Paris
Rome
Banks of Graham in healthy condition says Deats
P K Deats, cashier of the First National Bank, asserts Graham’s three banks are in the soundest financial shape in the county. He cites strong local expertise and statewide bank reports, noting fewer streets crowds reflect slower business but not a slump. He praises Graham’s overall business health.
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Deats
Banks OF
Graham
P. K. Deats
First National Bank
Mr. Deats
Sinn Fein Faces Gun Run Blockade by British Forces
In London reports say Sinn Fein struggles to obtain arms as government ships ports and searches tighten. Auxiliaries of the R I C including former sailors lead efforts inspecting merchant ships yachts and fishing boats while shipments are mislabeled as merchandise.
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London
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Kingstown
Holyhead
Revelations Diminish Focus on Trunk Mysteries
As limb discoveries unfold, public interest shifts away from trunk mysteries toward new clues. Researchers and local historians reassess earlier theories while awaiting confirmation on the full skeletal context.
Congressmen Talk Tax Cuts Should Act Then Act
The remark urges lawmakers to move from discussing tax reductions to taking concrete steps to implement them, urging immediate action by Congress.
Magnolia Petroleum Work Advances Toward 6 Inch Line
Magnolia Petroleum Company plans to lay a 6 inch line into South Bend with 80 workers starting Monday to tear up a 6 inch pipeline between Leeray in Stephens Eastland counties and Old en in Eastland. Rumors mention a large refinery but sources could not confirm. The Lisle well in Bunger territory is being plugged after an unsuccessful attempt to salvage it due to poor condition.
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Magnolia Petroleum Company
South Bend
Leeray
Stephens-Eastland
Olden
Eastland
Magnoliae Company
Raham
George Stevens to defend title in local match
George Stevens world middleweight champion will headline a wrestling card at McFarlane Halls next Friday night facing Sherman athlete Bookout. The event, under the American Legion, features a two hour time limit with both men around 160 pounds in a promising clash kenneled by local fans.
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Ep Gy Sr
McFarlane Halls
George Stevens
Lookout
Sherman Athete
The
American Legion
Sherman
Bookout
Stevens
Nations Hospitals To Keep Open House
Chicago May 11 Hospitals in the United States will observe May 12 as National Hospital Day honoring Florence Nightingale. President Harding Surgeon General Cummings and state governments back the event inviting public tours to show hospital care and scope of work.
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Chicago
United State
Florence Nightingale
Neer
National Hospital da
Harding
Genera Cummings
Mam
Cummings
Matthew O. Foley
Chie Execu
Affection Kindled a Heart and Hazy Thoughts
A fragment hints at affection stirring a heart while affectation clouds judgment in a leaden mood. The line suggests inner conflict and emotional tension without clear actions or outcomes.
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FT. Worth
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
U. 5
Jas. M. Cox
E. S. Graham
J. W. Travers
C. W. de Freest
H. B. Cogdell
Crowell
Graham Shriners
Michigan
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