Various regional developments and events across Texas and nearby states
Orange reports a 3000 dollar fire loss last Tuesday. R T Morrison installs a new telephone system at Jermyn. St Louis capital funds a ten story hotel in Waco. A new compress is under construction at Memphis Texas. An oil company organized at Stamford to sink a test hole. W A Donnell a Throckmorton merchant died June 2. One hundred fifty zinc smelter workers in Pueblo strike for higher wages. The city marshals and police chiefs meet in Galveston June 24 25 and 26. A plan to join Washington and Baltimore with a long park under federal control is proposed.
Consul General Dickinson Appointed for Liverpool Post
Maj. J. J. Dickinson, once a San Antonio newspaper man, has been named Consul General at Liverpool. The appointment signals a key diplomatic posting as he transitions from journalism to government service.
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Maj
J. J. Dickinson
San Antonio
Liverpool
Mrs Woodrow Wilson Gives Flowers to Washington Hospitals
Mrs Woodrow Wilson visited Washington hospitals last Wednesday presenting flowers to every patient. The gesture highlighted her steady public service and outreach during her campaign period.
Thunderbolt kills Fred Moore on SM 8 ranch
Fred Moore died last Wednesday afternoon after being struck by lightning at the SM 8 ranch in Throckmorton county. The incident occurred on the ranch property and authorities described it as a fatal weather accident.
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Fred Moore
SM 8
Throck- Morte County
Express Company Sues Rail Line Over Freight Carrying
The Express Company sues the M. E. T. Ry. in Greenville Texas seeking to compel carriage in business. The案 seeks to enforce transportation obligations and expand operations within the local rail freight framework.
Lincoln penny designer wed in New York
Vitor D. Brenner the Lincoln penny designer married last Thursday in New York to Anta Reed a settlement worker.
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Vitor D. Brenner
New York
Anta Reed
Pemisco Bank Closure Reveals $200,000 Shortage
The Pemisco, county bank of Car uthersville, Missouri, recently shut its doors and was found to be short by $200,000.00.
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Pemisco, County Bank
Caruthersville
Missouri
Guadalupe Valley Traction Company Receives Charter
A charter is granted to the Guadalupe Valley Traction Company to construct a rail line linking Austin with San Antonio, signaling an expansion of regional transport infrastructure. The venture aims to improve regional connectivity and economic activity between the two major Texas cities.
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Guadalupe Valley Traction Company
Austin
San Antonio
Empire Express Company Suit Filed in Greenville Texas
The Katy is ordered to accept for transportation the business of the Empire Express Company in a suit filed at Greenville Texas.
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Katy
Empire Express Company
Greenville
Texas
Alien land holdings and aq motivational jeremiad in Yeoman Shield
A long winded essay warns of alien land ownership in Texas and California, arguing British capitalists buy large tracts while insisting the real menace is renters profiting abroad. It follows with a scathing sermon challenging quitters, contrasting Helen Keller's achievements with lazy American men and urging self improvement.
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Texas
California
Tillman Resolution Proposes Senate Smoking Ban
A Senate resolution from Ben Tillman of South Carolina seeks to bar smoking in the senate chamber. Wichita Falls endured a 70,000 dollar fire loss last Tuesday evening destroying two business buildings and damaging another.
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Senate
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
Wichita Falls
Grasshoppers Suppressed in Baylor County Despite Poio Use
Report notes grasshoppers diminishing in Baylor County after recent use of poio product. Officials state pest levels have declined in the past weeks.
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Baylor County
U S Cotton Crop Damaged by 79.1 Percent From Norm
Government crop report dated May 25 notes the cotton condition was 79.1 percent of normal. The data reflects widespread stress across major growing regions and signals weaker yields for the season.
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United States
Fire destroys I and G N roundhouse in Houston
A fire leveled the I and G N roundhouse in Houston last week. Three locomotives were damaged and the total loss is estimated at about $20,000.
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Houston
Jermyn Board Buys Curtains and Scenery for Auditorium
The Jermyn school board approved the purchase of two drop curtains and two sets of scenery for the school auditorium in the bustling little town.
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School Board of
Jermyn
Arsenic Distribution Fights Grasshopper Invasion
Wichita Falls authorities distributed between 4000 and 6000 pounds of arsenic to combat a grasshopper invasion threatening the area. The plan targets the pest menace affecting local crops and pastures, with officials coordinating application to curb the infestation.
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Wichita Falls
Cox Cleared of Misappropriation Charge in Cincinnati Trust Case
George B. Cox, once a Cincinnati political boss, was cleared of misappropriating funds from the defunct Cincinnati Trust Company. The verdict ends a long case linked to the once influential figure and the city’s financial history.
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George B. Cox
Cincincati
Sininaati Trust Company
Postmaster General Burl Rules Out Postal Surplus
Postmaster General Albert Burl announces no postal surplus in three years and that the department must operate on a self supporting basis for a number of years.
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Albert Burl ®On
Fire destroys Bewley Mills grain elevator in Fort Worth
Early Saturday fire gutted the Bewley Mills grain elevator in Fort Worth wrecking fifty thousand bushels of wheat and other grain. Loss valued at about 125000 dollars.
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Bewley Mills
Fort Worth
Woolen Mills President Cleared of Dynamite Charge
William M. Wood, president of the American Woolen Mills Company, cleared by a Boston jury after being tried on charges of planting dynamite to discredit strikes. The trial centered on alleged acts at Wood's home.
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Wm. M. Wood
American Woolen Mills Company
Boston
Drillers Reach Depth at Sakco Well Project
Workers drilling off Paradise and Matis report reaching 500 3.4 feet depth and await further orders. Indications are promising though operation remains in progress and safety measures are emphasized.
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Sakco
First District of Columbia Hangings Marks Crimelike Era
Nethsric Green, a Black man, was hanged in Washington last Christmas for assaulting two white women. This execution marks the first such crime trial in the District of Columbia, reflecting a grim era of public punishment in the capital.
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District
Columbia
Unclear fragmentary report on early plans and costs
Fragmentary notes mention a project with a valve cost around sixty dollars and an order to begin immediately. References include a beginning at once and a cap stipped by an Oklahoma context. Details are garbled and names or dates are not clear.
Fatal lamp explosion in Smithfield house fire report
Mrs. G. J. Whitworth of Smithfield died after attempting to blow out a coal oil lamp that exploded. The blast set fire to the house and injured a young grandson who witnessed the incident.
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G. J. Whitworth
Smithfield
Granison
Senator J W Greer Dies At Home In Wil's Point
Senator J W Greer died at his home in Wil's Point after thirteen years in the State Senate. He represented his district and had made a good record during his tenure.
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J. W. Greer
Wil's Point
State Senate
School land lease approved in Bailey County
The commissioners court of He e county heard four leagues of school land in Bailey County leased to W L Elwood owner of the Spade ranch for three years at a yearly rental of 2214 dollars.
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Commissioners’court
He ’E County
Bailey County
W. L. Elwood
German doctor claims cure for contagion via parasite cure
A German doctor states his career is a contagion and asserts a proven cure. He claims the disease is caused by a parasite and that his remedy will destroy it.
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Vaima
Jury declines mercy in Archer City murder case
A jury in the Sterling White case near Archer City has convicted of second degree murder and the judge denied mercy in Wichita Falls district court last week. White reportedly killed his sweetheart, prompting the trial and verdict in the affair.
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Sterling White
Archer City
Munder
Wichita Falls
Stranger Unearths Buried Treasure Near Lawton
A stranger dug up treasure near Pecan Creek Lawton last week revealing about $33,000 allegedly buried 28 years ago by the Red Buck gang. The find links to a historic robbery and may prompt police inquiry.
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Pecan Creek
Lawton
Senator Shepard Pushes Inquiry on Cotton Gin Compress
Senator Shepard introduces a Senate resolution directing the Secretary of Agriculture to begin an investigation aimed at developing a cotton gin compress potentially within reach of the average user. The move seeks to assess feasibility and regional impact of such a device.
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Shepard
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Wedding Present Free The Leader To Young County Couples
In June the county’s wedding month The Leader offers a one year subscription as a wedding present to couples who marry and establish a home in Young County. Couples must clip their wedding notice from The Leader or any county paper and mail it with their address. no cost to participate.
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Young County
Leader
Reliable
Baby born with teeth draws El Paso attention
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Leads of El Paso, a baby boy with four well developed teeth attracts notice. The infant added two more teeth in the first week after birth. Norris Johnson Hardware Co. advertises before you buy with the phrase See us before you buy.
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Norris-Johnson Hardware Co
Mrs. Baxter Leads
el Paso
Death of Laurne Ney Montgomery Near Ausin
Larne Ney Montgomery aged 40 died Tuesday evening at his home near Ausin from injuries sustained while working in his sleep. He was the son of Elizabeth Ney the famous sculptress.
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Larne Ney
Fort Worth murder trial delayed for defendant Tom Lee
Tom Lee who faced trial for the murder of Police Officer Ogletree in Fort Worth is deemed too weak to stand trial. The hearing will be postponed to a future date.
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Tom Lee
Ogletree
Fort Worth
Norris-Johnson Hardware Ad and Corn Growers Talk
Norris Johnson Hardware promotes Cedar Mops and Polish and invites customers to call in. A conference of the Corn Growers Association met in Dallas last week to plan for the National association meeting in February.
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Norris-Johnson Hardware Co
Corn Growers Association
Dilas Wednessey
National Association
Ex-Postmaster General Hicckok Returns to New York for Business
Ex-Postmaster General F H Hicccok, long in El Paso with mining interests, has returned to New York to engage in business.
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F. H. Hicccok
E. Paso
New York
Governor Calquitz announces legislative session adjustments
The fragment references Governor Calquitz announcing the first session of the legislature and amendments to bills before the Assembly. It mentions new to be considered measures and appropriation acts, with emphasis on fiscal topics pending approval. The text is garbled but centers on legislative proceedings and funding changes.
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Goverace
Buffalo Bill Tak en Ill During Knoxville Show
Col William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill became seriously ill at an afternoon Knoxville Tennessee performance last Friday and is not expected to recover according to reports from the show.
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William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Knoxville
Tennessee
Youngstown Man Demands Five Dollars in Letter to President
Giuseppe Pomaro of Youngstown Ohio wrote a threatening letter to the President demanding $5.00. When captured he stated he just wanted the money as the motive.
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Giuseppe Pomaro
Youngstown
Ohio
Best Graham Home Near High School for Sale
Choice neighborhood property 75 by 150 feet with a fine well and windmill, good garden, seven rooms including bath and pantry, concrete walls. Part cash sale with balance long time and easy payments. Interested parties contact P. A. Martin Wichita Falls Texas.
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Graham
P. A. Martin
Wichita
Texas
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Throckmorton
Pueblo, Col
Galveston
Washington
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Tmpire Express Company
Brodals
Kiounar
Helen Keller
Miss Keller
Alexander the Great
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Isaac Newton
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Robert Fulton
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Edi
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Cenuine Castoria
W. E. Baker
Kansas City
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C. S. Wynns
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Grahams
Dark
Tom Waggoner
A. H. Jones
Lane
Prohibition
Territory
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Court House
W. A. Morris
Graham National Bank
Graham, Texas
Zay & Akin
Giraham
J. E. Simpson
Post Office
G. Drummond Hant
Law Commonwealth Bank
C. W. Johnson
West Side Square
Arnold & Arnold
M. H. Chism
Pythian Hall
Cartwright
Henderson’s Wagon
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J. H. Washbur
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