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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
7
Chihuahua Governor Abram Gonzales announced reforms restricting foreign monopolies and ending concessions, aiming to curb American British and German interests' control. He warned Diaz era profits would fade, while inviting competition and maintaining good U.S. relations.
A fire started by a locomotive spark wiped out eight acres of lumber warehouses and factory facilities in St. Louis. The Huttig Sash and Door plant along with the Fathman Miller Planing Mill Missouri Star and Mound City Box companies were burned. Estimated loss is $1,000,000 with $750,000 insured. The blaze threatened nearby homes as winds drove residents to move belongings into the streets.
Lincoln Nebraska dispatch reports W J Bryan in his Commoner charging that Democrats now attacking him are the same as those who betrayed him in past campaigns. He says as a three time presidential candidate he was knifed not only by party leaders but by committeemen who led the campaigns in his behalf.
A severe Sunday electric storm struck the Shawnee Gas and Electric Plant in Shawnee Oklahoma totally destroying the facility. Property loss is estimated at 150000 dollars. Street car service is discontinued, the city is without light and 190 men will be temporarily out of employment.
The Department of Agriculture notes a bumper wheat harvest in British India estimated at 369,000,000 bushels, breaking records, while Western Canada sees a record area sown to spring wheat, projecting high Dominion yields.
Abilene and Southern Railway applies to the Railroad Commission for the registration of stock and bonds on completed track from Abilene to Ballinger fifty five miles. They request one million seventy thousand dollars in bonds and seventy five thousand dollars in stock. No order will be issued until the commission's engineer inspects the property.
The Johnson Gin Company and Wills Point Electric Light Company plants were totally destroyed by a Friday afternoon fire around 1 30. Loss estimated at 17500 dollars with 12825 dollars insured on both facilities.
Texas shows notable export activity with about 650 000 barrels of beet products annually and significant imports of salt from the central United States. The region reports 900 000 bushels of saltish material moving through and influencing trade balances amid inland production.
Austin Beall for Sweetwater files motion for rehearing in Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway Co v City of Sweetwater. Supreme Court recently reversed lower courts and allowed relocation of shops round house and office, finding officer lacked authority to contract. The motion argues officer did have authority and that the jury decides such matters.
Commercial Club President Strickland submits a plan for an interurban electric railway from Dallas to Waco via Waxahachie and Hillsboro. Waxahachie would receive 100000 in stock and the road would include a central station, car barns, and at least three miles of street railway. Route would serve Trinity University and Chautauqua Park with right of way from Rockette to Forres ton.
The Department of Agriculture reports the United States supplies about 18 percent of global wheat and flour trade. World wheat crops average over three billion bushels annually, with roughly 8 percent exported as flour and 17 percent as wheat. The U.S. accounts for about 62 percent of flour exports and 11 percent of wheat exports.
Brownwood North and South parties propose extending the line from May to Rising Star for a 25000 dollar bonus and right of way. Grading from Brownwood to May is completed, a twenty two mile stretch to be funded by stockholders for the completing parties.
The Texas State Gunners Association organized in Waco elected officers including Charles E. Baughman president from Brownwood and George Caldwell vice president from Corpus Christi. W. J. Eubanks of Comanche was secretary treasurer with an executive committee and a legislative committee named. The next meeting time and place will be set by the executive committee.
A House bill for Nouston County road law created a Road Superintendent with broad powers and a recall clause. The recall was exercised, electing the Road Superintendent and then petitioning for an election to abolish the post. The recall election was held and carried.
J. F. Peck, living two miles south of Sulphur Springs, finished nine acres of potatoes yielding 100 bushels per acre and selling at $1.10 per bushel. After deducting fertilizer, seed, cultivation, and marketing costs, he realized not $694. He also grows cotton on the same land planted between the potato rows.
A proverb notes that someone known for a poor character finds it easier to fulfill that image than to escape it. The saying emphasizes how reputation can shape behavior and public perception.
Two prisoners escaped from the Howard County jail likely using a small iron bar found inside the jail. The cell door was found open Friday morning as authorities investigate how the breach occurred and when the men departed.
Mabero reports satisfaction with progress after returning to the capital from a southern visit. He outlined steps taken and expressed optimism about the next phase of his schedule.
Francisco I. Madero returns to Mexico City greeted by huge crowds after five days in Southern Mexico. He denounces Zapata as a bandit and orders harsh action against looters, while coordinating with Ambrosio Figueroa to dissipate insurrecto forces and restore order.
Mineola reports Hon R N Stafford died Sunday at 9 30 after months of ill health and a period of unconsciousness. He had sought relief at health resorts, returned home three weeks ago, and planned a California trip. He remained active until Tuesday, then rapid decline led to coma and death Saturday morning.
The Census Bureau is preparing reports on manufacturing in leading Texas cities to be released next week. After completing Texas manufacturing data, a brief preliminary Texas agricultural statistics report will follow, though delays may affect timing.
Three competitors died during the Great Paris race when a vehicle collision caused a fiery crash. Two others were burned to death and one person struck a tree.
Fifty aeroplanists began the European circuit race from Vincennes with a flight to London and back. Three aviators were killed and several injured as gusty winds hindered starts. The dead include Capt. Princeton and M. Le Martin. Nine others failed to start or were wrecked. prizes total 94000.
In Muskogee Oklahoma a Coroner's Jury labeled the deaths of Ree Spaulding and his wife as murder and death by their own action. The couple were found by neighbors at their home seven miles north of town near Spaulding Bridge. Ree was seen bent over a chair as if praying while their 1 year old daughter played nearby saying mamma. The wife who was about to become a mother was shot twice, in the head and body.
The Government's new 3 percent 50,000,000 Panama loan drew more than 3,000 bids and oversubscription. Treasury officials said the issue will likely be fully placed with investors at prices above 102 percent, signaling high U S credit.
Gov Colquitt issues proclamation for a July 1 special session of the Texas Legislature at 10 a.m. to consider general state appropriations for two fiscal years and redistricting of Senate and House districts. Congress basing apportionment not fixed. social club liquor rules and civil statute revisions also flagged along with printing and delay considerations. The July 22 prohibition vote may influence agenda.
The Hamilton Comanche extension of the Cotton Belt is nearing Comanche with grading done and the bridge gang ahead on steel. In Austin the Attorney General's opinion says regular election judges appointed by County Commissioners cannot serve on the statewide prohibition election next July. they are eligible but must be appointed for special purpose, and the Terrell election law amendment requires the County Judge to appoint two judges two clerks and two supervisors.
A reunion of Civil War veterans the blue and the gray will be held in Memphis on September 26 27 and 28 as part of this year’s fall festival. The festival group endorsed plans for the veterans gathering under General George W Gordon commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans. A committee will visit Rochester New York during the G A R reunion to invite participation.
Louis Strang, automobile racer, suffered a dislocated shoulder and ankle when a tire exploded sending his car into a fence during the opening of a new motordrome in Kenosha Wisconsin. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
James Proctor Knott former Kentucky governor and longtime congressman died at his Lebanon home Sunday afternoon at age 92 after years of illness he had been enfeebled and partially blind for several years.
The Texas Gulf and Northern Railway Company is chartered with capital stock of 175000 dollars. It will operate a 175 mile line from near Bovina Palmer County to connect with Pecos Northern Texas Railway then south through Boley Cochran Yoakum Gaines Andrews Ector and Midland Counties to Texas and Pacific Railway at Midland.
In Chickasha Oklahoma Jesse Taylor a farmer near town lost his power of speech after chewing a weed in a bay field. Doctors attributed swelling of the throat and tongue to the poison. The weed known to cattlemen as branding weed can remove hair from cattle when applied.
The Morning News reports June 13 condition and acreages for Texas and Oklahoma crops from 750 correspondents. Cotton acreage rises 8.8 to 118.4 percent year over year and cotton condition improves around 3 to 9 percent. Drought heat injures corn and small grains, while pests remain minimal. Farmers adopt dry farming and intensive culture with record fertilizer sales and larger work forces.
Bay City officials announce construction of a new natatorium measuring 75 by 100 feet. The project aims to expand aquatic facilities and serve local swim teams with improved training and competition space.
D H Wolf and wife arrive in Washington after touring over 5000 miles of a planned 7000 mile walk from Kansas City to New York and back. They walk for charity and health, the husband recovering from neurasthenia and weighing 107 pounds last summer and 145 pounds now.
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