Mutiny and mass escape at Huntsville Penitentiary
Mutiny at the Texas Huntsville State Penitentiary led to twenty five to thirty convicts overpowering guards and seizing the armory. Guards Lee Andrews and T H Finold were wounded, with Andrews said to be dying. the convicts fled toward Phelps as others armed themselves and a statewide search began.
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Huntsville
Houston
Texas
Binford
Phelps
Lee Andrews
T. H. Finold
Selection of British polo team for International Cup
London May 12 British polo opens with debate over the four players to defend the International Cup in June. Major Vivian Lockett captains the American team while Devereux Milburn leads a strong squad including Thomas Hitchcock Jr and J Watson Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. McCann
United Press
London
Hurlingham
Vivian Lockett
H. A. Tompkinson
Lord Wodehouse
Lord Dalemay
Sarly of
Roseberry
A. H. Williams
Central India Horse
Harman
Aldershot
Lord Delmeny
India
Rattles” Barrett
Devereux Milburn
L. E. Stoddard
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
J. Watson Webb
W. Earl Hopping
C. C. Rumsey
R. E. Strawbridge
Thomas Hitchcock
Oxford University
Cannes
France
Watson Webb
Stoddard
America
Meadowbrook
Harry Payne Whitney
Larry
J. M. Waterbury
Milburn
Polo
Priest Arrested in Possession of Stolen Liberty Bonds
Rev. Anthony Gerrick, a Catholic priest in New Chicago Indiana, was arrested on charges of possessing sixty thousand dollars in Liberty bonds stolen in the Toledo mail robbery. Captain Porter, a postal inspector, said the bonds were found hidden in Gerrick’s coal shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Ill
Anthony Gerrick
New Chicago
Indiana
Toledo
Ohio
Porter
Gerreck
Urges Galveston Maintain Order Without Rangers
Austin May 12 Governor Neff will not send the rangers to Galveston over shipping conditions. He called on Galveston departments to meet and organize a program of law and order, and warned he would take charge of affairs there if they fail to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Austin
Neff
Galveston
Correction on jail bid figures from the Commissioners Court
The Leader corrects a typographical error stating the jail construction bid was accepted at 44 276 dollars instead of 55 276. The correction emphasizes the accurate amount for readers and the court’s action.
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Commissioners’ Court
Ameri can firm to film Mary Queen of Scots story
London reports that an American company is financing a film on the life of Mary Queen of Scots. A British film project was discussed but the Americans now seek a girl who resembles the queen to play the title role. Walter West objected to British history on screen until this shift.
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London
United Press
Mary, Queen of Scots
Srelgreen
Walter West
Noion
Daily Mail
Brewers Seek Stricter Law Enforcement Ban on Beer as Medicine
Washington May 12. Anhauser Busch and other St. Louis brewers urged the House Judiciary Committee to enforce the Volstead act more strictly and to ban beer used as medicine amid congressional probes into breweries alleged to still make real beer despite prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Congressional
House Judiciary Committee
Anhauser Busch
St. Louis
Two Men Die In Fort Sill Air Crash
Charles B. McCullough a 45 year old cotton broker of Oklahoma City and Sergeant A L Bloomquist 23 are dead. Sergeant Ben Grogan is probably fatally injured in the same airplane accident at Fort Sill Oklahoma yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Fort Sill
Okla
Charles B. McCullough
Oklahoma City
A. L. Bloomquist
Ben Grogan
Denison Water Superintendent Stabbed, In Serious Condition
Ollie Luck, superintendent of the city water department in Denison, was stabbed three times this morning and is reported to be in serious condition. An arrest has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Denison
Ollie Luck
City Water Department
Rotary Club Planned in Graham by R. D. Lincoln
R D Lincoln proprietor of the City Garage will organize a Rotary Club in Graham. He has applied for a charter and expects an official to assist soon. Initial membership limited to twenty five. three new members may join each month. Only one executive per business or profession, newspaper men excepted. Lincoln aims to boost community spirit and Graham’s future. He recently moved from Ranger where he led community efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Lincoln
City Garage
Graham
Lincoln
Ranger
Destructive Fire in Youngstown Destroys Lumber Yard
A morning blaze in Youngstown Ohio caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage. The Parish Brothers Lumber Yard burned and its plant was destroyed, along with the Mahoning Valley Power Plant and ten houses. Fire officials reported oil was poured on the lumber and railroad traffic was halted for over five hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Youngstown
Ohio
Parish Brothers Lumber Yard
Mahoning Valley
Graduating Music Recital At Local High School
Mrs. John B. Wood presents Miss Lillie May Calvin in a gradu ating musical recital at the school auditorium tonight at 8 30. Mrs. Wood and Miss Calvin invite friends to attend as the program is promised.
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John B. Wood
Lillie May Calvin
Mrs. Wood
Miss Calvin
Chamber of Commerce to elect new officers tonight
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce meet tonight to elect new officers and outline future work. The assembled board includes M. K. Graham, A. A. Morrison, A. W. Kay, Sam Criswell, H. D. Hemphill, C. W. DeFreest, Judge M. D. Brown, J. C. Lovelace, and E. C. Stovall, with address 2 Boyd Street.
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Chamber of Commerce
Boyd Street
M. K. Graam
A. A. Morrison
A. W. Kay
Sam_ Criswell
H. D. Hemphill
C. W. DeFreest
M. D. Brown
J. C. Lovelace
E. C. Stovall
Mrs. Dee Howry Dies of Blood Poisoning
The town mourns the death of Mrs. Dee Howry after a brief illness reported as blood poisoning. A daughter of Mrs. Graves and sister of Mrs. Guy Casey she leaves many friends. Burial is set for tomorrow at Oak Grove cemetery.
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Dee Howry
Graves
Guy Casey
Oak Grove Cemetery
Called Meeting of Ligon-Daniel Post May 16
The Ligon-Daniel Post of the American Legion invites veterans of 1861 1898 and 1918 and Daughters of the Confederacy to a called meeting at the K of P Hall Monday night May 16 to plan Decoration and Memorial Day events for May 30 at the R of Hall.
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Ligon-Daniel Post
American Legion
K. of P. Hall
Daughters of the Confederacy
Post
R. of . Hall
Musical program by Miss Akard pupils at school auditorium
The pupils of Miss Nona G Akard present a musical program Friday night May 13 at the school auditorium. A cordial invitation is extended to all levels of music lovers to attend and enjoy the program prepared by Miss Akard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nona G. Akard
Miss Akard
Fishing Party Enjoys Brazos Trip With Alex McLaren
Mr D D Casenbary and family along with the Parsons Taylor conte Clark and S A McCoy fished the Brazos Tuesday and Wednesday with Alex McLaren. All report a great time and plenty of fish to eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Casenbary
George Parsons
Richard Taylor
Conte Clark
S. A. McCoy
Alex McLaren
Brazos
Europeans Rush to Enter United States Before Immigration Laws
New York May 2. Commissioner Frederick A. Wallis says a tidal wave of Europeans seeks entry before restrictive laws take effect. He notes a probable race between Congress and immigrants as the deadline nears.
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United Press
New York
United States
Frederick A. Wallis
Congress
Fire Destroys J P Crouch Hardware in McKinney
McKinney May 12 fire devastates the J P Crouch Hardware Company building and stock, engulfing the entire business section and causing an estimated loss of 175000 dollars. Local fire crews fought the blaze through the night, with authorities investigating the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouch Hardware Company
United Press McKinney
J. P. Crouch Hardware Company
Polish Insurgents Suffer Heavy Losses in Upper Silesia
Berlin May 12 Polish insurgents attempted to seize Kosel in Upper Silesia but faced German regulars and Italian troops. Reported losses run as five hundred killed and wounded. Both sides used light artillery. German fire under Italian officers shattered Polish ranks. Poles pressed for an armistice while holding the territory won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Berlin
Germany
Kosel
Upper Silesia
Rman
Cinpatohen
A C Anderson Wives Flowers To Leader
Mr A C Anderson brought two large bouquets to the Leader office this morning and said one shall sow but another shall reap. He thanked the editor for helping the flowers grow and urged effort to make Graham the most beautiful place in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Anderson
Leader
Anderson
Graham
Texas
Stevens to fight Bookout in Carter County wrestling bout
Middleweight champion George Stevens draws local fan interest for a world title bout against Sherman athlete T Bookout at McFarlane Hall on the southwest square corner. The match starts at 8 30 tonight and is staged under the American Legion post in Sherman.
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George Stevens
T. Bookout
Sherman
McFarlane Hall
The
American Legion
Fire alarm report from Brit Alford residence
A fire alarm at Brit Alford's southwest Graham home around 4 pm reported a small outhouse on fire. The quick response by the fire department prevented spread to adjacent buildings.
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Brit Alford
Graham
Explosion forecast by psychoanalyst after Prohibition era
Andre Tridon warned in New York that Prohibition would trigger a national explosion within three years. He argued repression fuels insanity and that temperate drinking served as a safety valve. Without this outlet, many would end up in asylums or sanitariums.
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Harold D. Jacobs
United Press
New York
Andre Tridon
Tridon
Youth, Vocational Training, and National Prosperity
A Graham High School graduate urges government support for vocational schools to prepare youth for skilled work in factories farms and labs. He cites postwar broadening of American views and quotes Blaine on future men, stressing faith, courage, and collective national effort for success.
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America
James G. Blaine
Onece
Cardinal
Charles McLaren
Graham High School
Prince of Wales Laments Cash Shortage Like Any Ordinary Prince
The story notes the Prince of Wales is short of funds, illustrating that a prince can face money worries similar to common people. It frames the financial strain as a relatable, everyday burden.
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Prince of Wales
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Grea
U. S
Rotary Club
Upper
Silesia
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