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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
2
Endments Defeated as Texas Votes to Move On
After the election the amendments were defeated and Texas will go forward with the outcome. Voters against the amendments are satisfied, while supporters should accept the result calmly. The decisive vote shows the proposed constitutional changes are not needed at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Beaumont Man Survives Self Inflicted Heart Shot
J B Morrison a New York native living in Beaumont shot himself through the heart in his office last Friday. He remained conscious for three hours after the bullet passed through the muscle and right ventricle while surgeons treated the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Morrison
New York
Beaumont
Morrison
Statewide measures rejected by clear margins in election
In a sweeping vote, every State proposition fell, with bond measures in counties defeated by solid margins. Voters across the state held a decisive referendum, swatting each measure that appeared.
Planning a Bold Push for the City’s Biggest Trade
The speaker urges urgent action to land a major trade for the city, arguing success requires bustle and effort rather than waiting. They apply the mindset to Graham, claiming results follow decisive, continuous hustle by individuals, firms, and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Waples Platter Grocery Co Increases Capital Stock
The Waples Platter Grocery Company of Fort Worth raises its capital stock from 750000 to 1500000 dollars, reflecting expanded operations and financial footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waples-Platter Grocery Company
Fort Worth
Roosevelt Party on Holiday in New Mexico
Col. Theodore Roosevelt and his two sons are spending several weeks in New Mexico for a rest period and travel, with plans to visit various points of interest and public spots during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
New Mexico
Mrs Randell Dies in Mineral Wells Sanitarium
Mrs. C. B. Randell wife of ex Congressman Randell of Sherman died last week at a Mineral Wells sanitarium from heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Randell
Randell of
Sherman
Mineral Wells
Drowning Fatalities Near Mason In River Rescue
Charles P. Burkes former candidate for State Comptroller and deputy U S marshal drowned in the Liano river near Mason last week while attempting a rescue. A young woman also perished in the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Burkes
United States
Liano River
Mason
Col Phillip Fall Civil War telegrapher dies in Houston
Col Phillip Fall a veteran telegraph operator who saved Vicksburg during the Civil War died at his Houston home last week. He served Western Union for fifty four years and planned to return to the keys after a brief vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Phillip Fall
Vicksburg
Houston
Western Union Telegraph Company
the Keys
The Graham Commercial Club Urged to Act Now
The editorial argues that a local commercial club should actively promote Graham and Young County economies today. It warns that inactivity threatens the club’s usefulness and calls readers to support and energize the group to advance the town’s commercial prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham and Young County
The Merchant Ad and Public Sales Insight
The article stresses that strong advertising informs and attracts buyers while the merchant must close the sale. It warns against misrepresentation and poor salesmanship, noting a dead store has no bargains or customers and that ads alone cannot replace effective selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardead
Old settlers reunion and Confederate veterans events in Texas
Stephens county plans a reunion at Necessity on August 12 led by local old settlers. Joseph Wey, former U S Senator, will address United Confederate Veterans at the State Reunion in Greenville on August 8. Burk Burnett trial for Sears killing continues at Seymour this week. Farley Sears was killed May 23, 1912. In response to the British Consul in Tuxpan, Mexico, the U S battleship Louisiana is sent to protect foreigners as rebels take the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens County
Joseph Wey
United States
United Confederate Veterans
Greenville
Texas
Burk Burnett
Farley Sears
Paducah
Seymour
Tuxpan
Mexico
Louisiana
Five Cent Oil Price Hike Shocks Midcontinent Market
Prairie Oil and Gas of Tulsa announces a five cent advance in midcontinent crude to 98 cents per barrel, the second rise in two weeks. Gulf Refining and Waters-Pierce quickly match the higher price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Gulf Refining Company
Waters-Pierce Company
Hanger Plans Run for Texas Governor
Senator W. A. Hanger of Fort Worth says he will seek the Texas governorship next year. He notes several candidates have announced or are preparing to enter, suggesting an early start is seen as advantageous and more entrants are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hanger
Fort Worth
Mr. Hanger
Disaster at Binghampton Cloth Building Fire
A four story Binghampton Cloth Building in Binghampton New York burned Tuesday afternoon killing about fifty people and injuring many more. The 125 workers mostly women and girls mistook the alarm for a drill and when flames surged through work rooms chaos followed as they crowded stairways and windows. Rescue efforts continued with numerous bodies recovered from the ruins as authorities fought to account for all workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Ater
Binghampton Clothing Company
Binghampton
New York
Big Oil Suit Compromised In Texas Case
Attorney General Looney secured a compromise in Greenville Texas on the big anti trust suit filed March 5 against Magnolia Petroleum Company Standard Oil Company and New York bankers. The state sought 103 million penalties for alleged trust control and illegal loans. The Standard Oil Company pled guilty to pre 1909 anti trust violations and paid a 5000000 fine. all other defendants were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Looney
Greenville
Texas
Magnolia Petrolum Company
Standard Oil Company
New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Remnants on Sale in Varying Fabrics and Prices
Remnants on sale include 5c calicoes 10¢ dress ginghams 12c to 15c ginghams Like 10c percals Bleached and brown domestic fabrics 10c to 13c Cambric 10c Dress gingham and lawns at 8c to 25c Silks and white goods offered with half price. See another page for full ad.
Weather and rail talk mix with small town notes
The region faces crop stress from drought while rain would yield large gains for Palo Pinto county. Fort Worth to Mineral Wells road funds may be withdrawn per highway engineer J Raymond Shidler. Local items cover visits between Wichita Falls and nearby towns, burglaries in Ama rene, school district polling on pool halls, fire department gear upgrades, and regional farm work with hot winds and threshing continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Pinto County
Fort Worth
J. Raymond Shidler
Burglary Strikes Routon Store at Orth
The store of J. T. Routon at Orth was burglarized on Tuesday night, with thieves taking dry goods and groceries. The incident follows a spate of break ins noted by the proprietor in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qlney Enterprise
C. E. Graham
Amarene
Abercrombie
Southwestern
J. T. Routon
Orth
Missing items theft and injuries in Iowa Park area
A sequence of local incidents reports thefts by two men living in Orth and moving toward Mineral Wells, with Constable Munsey uncovering goods amid a search. West Texas notes describe a buggy accident near True affecting Clay Jones, with Luther Clark taking him to Newcastle for treatment. Also listed are local visits, a carnival update, and a gas well near Lochridge farm yielding about 30 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsey
Warran
Orth
True
Routon
Brown's Hotel
Graham
Clay Jones
Luther Clark
Clay
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Waples-Platter Grocer Co
Frank H. Bowron
Elf the
Endments
S. B. Street & Co
Wichita Falls
Gulf, Texas & Western Railway
Jermyn News
Willis Newman
W. L. Pevehouse
Lillian Manning
Dot Graham
Bryson
Jones
Jones and Kuykendal
Cattle County
J. T. Hunt
Commissioners Court
Olney Independent
Olney
J. Lee Anderson
L. C. Counts
Alice Norris of
Mrs. Cross
Newcastle Register
FORD
THE
Graham Light CO
Abstract McPhaill
R. C. McPhaill
Chas, Woolfolk
Arnold
City
Chas, Daniels
Justice Williams
Big
Geo. Lisle
H. C. Williams
H. C. Thomas
Civil Service
Bob Johnson
Matador
Johnson
Matador News
God
Iowa Park
Wichita
Lochridge
Fay Marshall
Court House
Kay & Akin
Lawyers
G. Drummond
la Commonwealth Bank Dallas
Tex Ding
Co. W. Johnson
TEXA
West Side Square
Houng
Arnold & Arn
Dan
A. L. Brantley
Beckham Bank
W. A. Morris
Graham National Bank
Graham, Texas
Cartwright
Henderson’s Wagon Yard
Ind. Graham
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