New Well To Be Drilled In Bunger Soon
A deal was made for another test well in the Bunger district on R. D. Owen land abstract 2245 survey 38 by Fort Worth parties. Drilling will start in 60 days on the lease owned by M. G. Cheney and C. W. De Freest with aim of deeper lime if wee sands fail.
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Bunger
R. D. Owen Land Abstract
Fort Worth
M. G. Cheney
C. W. de Freest
Cheney
DeFreest
Stephens County
Barnes Production Company
Union Oil Company
Graham
Pershing Succeeds March as Army Chief of Staff
Washington May 13 United Press Secretary of War Weeks announces John J. Pershing as Chief Staff of the Army. Major General Harbord to serve as Pershing's executive assistant Chief of Staff. Pershing succeeds Peyton C. March.
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Pershing
March
U. S. Army
United Press
Washington, D. C
Weeks
John J. Pershing
Army
Harbord
Peyton C. March
Harding modifies civil service for postmasters
President Harding altered Wilsons civil service postmaster selection rule. Now the administration can install any one of the top three on the qualified list rather than strictly the highest scorer, broadening the field for first second and third class postmasters.
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Washington
Wilson
Harding
Two Lives Lost in West Virginia Mine Strike
Guerilla warfare raged through the night as mine strikers clashed with state and county officials in Williamson and nearby Merimack Springs Rank and Alburn. By dawn two workers were dead and four wounded with federal troops reportedly en route from Camp Sherman Ohio within 36 hours.
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United Press
Williamson
W. Va
Merimack Springs
Rank
Alburn
C. W. Smith
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Mingo County
West Virginia
Graham Public Schools Close Successful Year
Graham High School nears term end with Junior play Toosie Husband under Lois Manry. Seniors prepare for exams and commencement. multiple recitals and the Senior play The Average Man set for May 20. Graduation ceremonies May 21 22 feature I K Stephens SMU delivering address and diplomas to a long list of graduates.
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Graham High School
Tootsie
Lois Manry
Floyd Lisle
Sophmore
Talmadge Wright
Miss Agnew
Miss Pate
Nat Price
John Dowdle
Wallace Price
Lillie Mae Calvin
Graham School
Miss Akard
Miss Hight
First Christian Church
Gary Smith
First Presbyterian Church
I. K. Stephens
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Texas
Stephens
Charles McLaren
Glynn Stegall
Olin Calvin
John Edward Dowdle
Gertrude Schlittler
Ona Saye
Allie Thomas
Branys Harrison
Lois Bryant
Addele Anderson
Lessye Tackett
Germany Preserves Order In Silesia
In New York on May 13 Lloyd George told Parliament he saw no reason Germany should be blocked from restoring order in Silesia amid Polish aggression. The move effectively authorizes a new conflict between Poland and Germany with Britain backing Germany.
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United Press
New York
Lloyd George
France
House of Commons
Germany
Silesia
Poland
Britain
Graham firemen return from state association meeting
G Q Street chief and colleagues R J McCloud and Jay Garvin attended the 45th annual State Firemen's Association convention in Rutherford May 10 to 12. About 500 to 600 attendees enjoyed papers on fire prevention and fighting, plus a closing dance and barbecue. Cameron firefighters won the reel race. Brownwood was chosen for next year’s gathering.
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G. Q. Street
Graham’s Fire Department
R. J. McCloud
Jay Garvin
Fire Department
Rutherford
State Firemen’s Association
Mr. Street
Cameron
Boyd Street Named President by New Chamber Director
The Gra ham Chamber of Commerce reelected S Boyd Street as president at a meeting of new directors. A W Kay was named vice president and A A Morrison secretary treasurer. Street said the chamber achieved much over the past year and prospects are bright for the coming year. Other new directors include M K Graham E C Stovall O W DeFrees Sam Criswell H D Hemp hill J C Lovelace and Judge M D Brown.
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Chamber of Commerce
S. Boyd Street
A. W. Kay
A. A. Morrison
President Street
Graham
M. K. Graham
E. C. Stovall
O. W. DeFrees
Sam Criswell
H D. Hemphill
J. C. Lovelace
M. D. Brown
Graham Banks Hold Nearly $1.9 Million In Deposits
Three Graham banks report total deposits of 1 892 202.11 in yesterday's Leader, with capital stocks of 175 000 and no debts. First National Bank shows 1 016 773.92 on deposit, Graham National Bank 611 460.27, and Guaranty State Bank 263 967.91. Officials say business conditions are improving.
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Graham
Leader
First National Bank
Grahan National Bank
Guaranty State Bank
Judge Lindsey to Pay Court Fine Ends Olly Fight
Denver May 12 Ben Lindsey DenverJuvenile Court judge will end a five controversy by paying a $500 fine and costs after conviction for contempt of court He refused to divulge what a juvenile ward Neal Wright told about a father's murder saying betraying a child's confidence was wrong The $33 fine will be paid from his funds declined help from legal and civic groups and he voiced no regrets about the fight
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Denver
Ben Lindsey
Lindsey
Ladsey
John Perry
District Court
Neal Wright
England Faces General Strike Looms Over Coal handling
London May 13 executive officers of the British Railway Men's Union order their followers not to handle coal mined by non union labor. The move mirrors actions by the Firemen's and Engineers Unions and signals a threatened nationwide strike as tensions rise. Lloyd George commented that Allies have no objection to Germany using forces to restore order in its own territory.
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United Press London
Eng
British Railway Men's Union
Lloyd George
Governor Names Three Women on College Boards
Austin May 13. Governor Neff appointed three women to state education boards. Mrs H J O hair of Coleman joined the University of Texas board. Mrs J George of Brownsville joined Texas A and M College board. all three appointees are noted as prominent Texas club women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Charles E. Marsh
Beaumont
Neff
University
Club Women of Texas
Sapiro Welcomed Amid Enthusiasm Across Texas Meetings
Aaron Sapiro drew large crowds in Texas as he spoke on cotton marketing. Gov. reception and ovations occurred in Abilene Paris McKinney Waxahachie Temple Granger Taylor Bryan Corpus Christi San Antonio. Crowds signaled support for the cotton cooperative movement.
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Dallas
Texas
Aaron Sapiro
California Marketing Authority
South
Abilene
Paris
McKinney
Waxahachie
Tyler
Waco
Temple
Granger and
Taylor
Bryan
Corpus Christi
Antonio
Governor Blane Pardons Dietz in Landmark Northwest Case
John F. Dietz, known as the Defender of the Cameron Dam, was pardoned by Governor Blane after serving ten years of a twenty year murder sentence. The case, tied to a six year fight against powerful lumber interests over land, remains one of the Northwest’s most famous legal battles.
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United Press
Madison Wis
John F. Dietz
Cameron Dam
Blane
Northwest
Dietz
Fifty Die in Morla Clash at Michoacan Capital
In Morla the capital of Michoacan state, up to fifty people died during religious and political clashes last night. A Catholic anti socialism procession was fired upon by socialist sympathizers and police, with many wounded reported.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Morla
Michocan
Miss Walter Padgett Entertains Bryson Senior Class
On Monday night May 2 Miss Walter Padgett hosted the Bryson senior class at the home of Mr and Mrs A B Kuykendall. After several hours of games the party dispersed. Attending were seniors Lula Brimhall Nora Johnson Hortense Stuart Alpha Chambers Lora Sneathen Gladous Walden Walter Padgett Carl York with invited guests Bessie Clayton Willie Chambers Clara Beezley Genevieve Bludworth Charlie Johnson Sam Ewell Smith and Robert Padgett.
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A. B. Kuykendall
Bryson
Walter Padgett
Lula Brimhall
Nora Johnson
Hortense Stuart
Alpha Chambers
Lora Sneathen
Gladous Walden
Carl York
Bessie Clayton
Willie Chambers
Clara Beezley
Genevieve Bludworth
Messrs
Charlie Johnson
Sam and Ewell Smith
Robert Padgett
Jacksboro Gazette
Former German Minister Von Simons as U S ambassador
Berlin reports that former Foreign Minister Von Simons will likely be appointed German ambassador to the United States, with official confirmation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Simons
U. S
Berlin
Germany
United States
Upper Silesia to declare independence today
Copenhagen reports that Upper Silesia will proclaim independence with Adelbert Korfanty’s signature on dispatches announcing the invasion and seizure of more than half the country. Lloyd George warns in the House of Commons that European peace is threatened by the Polish insurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
Upper Silesia
Adelbert Korfanty
London
Europe
Llyod George
House of Commons
Lillie May Calvin Graduates With Piano Recital
Miss Lillie May Calvin staged a graduating piano recital at the high school auditorium, showcasing music songs and readings. Her sister Avis assisted, and a chorus by several girls added to the program reflecting credit on teacher Mrs J B Wood and pupil alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie May Calvin
J. B. Wood
Miss Calvin
Avis
Germany to Disarm and Pay Indemnity Under Allied Ultimatum
The Allied ultimatum orders Germany to disarm all naval air and military forces at once and to put war criminals on trial immediately. It also requires payment of 33 750 000 000 in indemnity within twenty one days, starting with 1 000 000 gold marks by June 1, plus annual 2 000 000 gold marks, plus a 25 percent export tax and tax-free bonds bearing 5 percent interest secured by national resources.
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Germany
Tariff Bill 15 Passes Senate 63 to 28
The U S Senate approved the emergency tariff and anti dumping bill 63 to 28 after keeping finance committee amendments and rejecting others. Seven Democrats aligned with Republicans. Ashurst supported. Moses opposed. The bill moves to conference with major changes from the House version.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Broussard
Louisiana
Jones
New Mevrico
Kendrick
Wyoming
Myers
Montana
Pittman
Nevada
Ransdell
Sheppard
Texas
Ashurst
Arizona
Moses
New Hamphire
House
Legally Dead Begins Life Sentence for Ouachita Case
Lennie Eaton, an Ouachita Parish man, has begun a life sentence at Baton Rouge for murder after a prior hanging was not carried out. Convicted in Monroe District Court, his death sentence was commuted by Governor Parker to life in prison.
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Shreveport
Lennie Eaton
Ouachita Parish
Caddo Parish
State
Baton Rouge
Eaton
Grant
John M. Parker
Monroe
Superintendent Cogdell Rejoins Duties After Ill Brother Visit
Supt. H B Cogdell returned last night from visiting a brother at rowel who was seriously ill. Cogdell reports his brother was taken to Fort Worth for treatment and is improving slowly.
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H. B Cogdell
Pogdell
Fort Worth
Gas well on J J James survey yields 12 million cubic feet
The Payne No. 1 on the J J James survey near South Bend and Hale discovery, drilled by Jay Mahau and Burton, blew in yesterday. It reports about 12,000,000 cubic feet of dry gas from the 1870 foot sand through a 10 inch hole, with no casing head control yet. The flow may indicate a new gas field or potential oil. details remain pending. Separately Kent Oil Co M G Cheney No 1 increased flow from 75 to 200 barrels and plans 53 16 inch casing before aiming for 400 barrels.
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Jay, Mahau & Burton
Payne
South Bend
Brazos River
Kent Oil Company
M. G
Cheney No. 1
Neal Drug Store family mourns two deaths in week
In Graham Texas, Ullman Neal Jr., 4, died in Grand Saline at 10 20 AM as his parents mourn the loss of daughter Marjorie, 17 months, who died a week earlier in Graham. The Neals moved from Eastland two months ago and bought Dety Drug Store.
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Graham
Ullman Neal, Jr
A. R. Neal
Neal Drug
Grand Saline
Woman shoots husband in jealousy in Breckenridge
Birchie Elstner 39 surrendered after firing five shots at her husband E Elstner 40 an oil dispatcher in Breckenridge. She said she saw him with another woman and jealousy prompted the shooting. One bullet struck him in the right hip. she is charged with shooting with intent to kill.
Convicts Shot Dead Near Dodge While Escaped
Two convicts, A. L. Franklin from Fort Worth and Dan Hamilton from Eastland, were shot to death in woods near Dodge after escaping from the penitentiary yesterday. Guards suffered no injuries. The incident was reported to prison authorities.
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United Press
Huntsville
Texas
A. L. Franklin
Fort Worth
Dan Hamilton
Eastland
Dodge
Yester
Settle
Escape convicts spread in Texas after penitentiary mutiny
Twenty seven inmates who escaped from the State Penitentiary are still at large near Huntsville. Warrants say posses with bloodhounds are pursuing the fugitives, who have split into small groups. Four heavy lifers who killed hoodhounds threaten suicide rather than surrender.
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Huntsville
Texas
State Penitentiary
Front Porch Swing Orchestrated By Unnamed Cause
A fragment recalls not being the father who placed the front porch swing and planted vines before the lattice, hinting at some other unseen influence behind the scene. The line stays vague with no clear individuals named or events dated.
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George
Father
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