Texas town Mexia explodes into oil boom overnight
A sleepy Texas town with 3,000 people in October 1929 transforms into a bustling oil hub of 20,000. Thousands rush in seeking work as trains and trucks pour in from across the United States. Rail traffic surges while water and lodging become scarce and costly.
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Mexia
Texas
Jany —W
Arave
Vottiors
Seda
Southwort
United States
Houston & Texas Central
Trinity and
Brazos Valley
Ward
Masia
Godlinness
Wenden
Authoritien
Cold Wave Grips Rocky Mountain Region
Denver area reports record low temperatures as a continental cold wave sweeps the Eastern Rocky Mountain region. Lander Wyoming records 34 below zero overnight while Denver hits 10 below. The system moves south today then moderates temperatures tomorrow per forecaster J M Shorter.
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Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain
Lander
Wyoming
Houthyusteen
New Muxicn
Arizona
Wholesale prices steady through November and December
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the general level of wholesale prices remained stationary through November and December. The report notes little change across sectors, reflecting broad price stability in the wholesale market.
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Washington
Jad
Bureau of Labor Statistics
One Arrest Made in Mail Robbery Case
Indio January 19 The police anticipate another arrest in the theft of a mail tag containing roglaterol mail. Dan Ingram a negro truckman is held in connection with the robbery. Postmaster Littrell said the loss was slight while others claim it could reach several hundred thousand dollars.
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Associated Plans
Blekhary
Indo
Qiother
Dan Ingram
Poatmastor Littrell
Ifrima
Former minister outlines pact at Washington conference
Former minister to China, Denul 8 Relnah, argues four power treaty preserves peace and that U S signing reflects enthusiastic support for stabilizing Asia. Carnegie Hero Medals awarded for the past year at Pittsburgh ceremony.
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Washington
Jun. W
Relnah
Ching
Malnuch
United States
Asia
Pittsburg
Big Basket Game Friday Troop Cup At Armory
Frantic notes describe a Friday basketball event labeled Troop Cup with teams Bt Michamie Mission and Krower's Tease at the Armory Fairday Moment. First game is at 7 00 with admission 5 cents and 80?9 total. The passage also mentions water garden nourishment and warns of martial law and gambling concerns with guards and rangers referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop Cup
Michamie Mission
Krower
Methodlale
Soldier shot during shell fire witnessed in France in 1918
George W. Yarbrough testified before the Senate committee that during heavy fighting near Chatteau Thierry in July 1918 he saw a white soldier with hands tied marched to the woods and executed after a request not to be blindfolded. He placed the event in the overseas firing squad context.
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Associated Prose
Washington
France
Senate Committee
George W. Yarbrough
Roanoke
Alabama
Chatteau Thierry
Smuggling Surge Hits Berlin Tailors With English Cloth
In Berlin on June 18 a report says smugglers profit by importing English cloth past customs to supply local tailors. A New York man and two English dealers operate regularly, selling fabric at a fraction of duty costs. Sailors and foreign workers are seen with large bundles, with some goods sold on the streets as a French sailor plans to retire and open a Paris shop.
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Asoiated
Berlin
Immeoneo
Nen
Fustoma
Abi
New York
Oldowalka
Haven
Paris
Shipbuilding At A Standstill In Portland Maine
Portland Maine January 18 The gram tochnige of whips produced in Maine aldoyaris during 1021 decreased 58 000 tons compared with the previous year. Output fell to about 25 000 tons while 1900 saw 44 000 tons. Peak production in 1919 reached 110 000 tons, with a long decline across years. Finanical difficulties persist and demand remains weak, halting most plants though revival may come if demand improves. Last night the thermometer dropped ten degrees.
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Portland
Maine
Maluo
Oun
Shy
Eent
Lander Seeks 1922 National Trapshooting Convention
Local sportsmen push to host the 1922 American Trap Association Convention in Lander. Dr. W Frouels Smith, president of the Wyoming State Trapshooters, calls a Sunday meeting at 3 PM at the Noble Hotel to form an organizing committee and plan programs and financing. All interested citizens and business leaders are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
Wyoming
Gt Hitfart
W. Frouels Smith
Hia
Mecme
Lander Natural
Clark
Noble Hotel
Ithia
Pope Reported Improving After Illness
London January 19 Contem News dispatch from Rome reports Pope Bone it fever diminished though quiet and rest remain necessary. The statement says the pope is troubled by coughing headaches and chest pains with weakness but remains in high spirits.
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London
Pope
Rome
Boys Return Home From Stock Show Victors
Mr Hamilton and three students arrived home after winning first place in a stock judging contest in Laramie and attending the National Stock Show in Denver. He spoke to the Vocational High School assembly about their experiences.
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Mr. Hamilton
Mauricy Doase
Don Marcy
Alexander Marty
Laramie
Denver
Samilton
Vocational High School
Riverton Attorney Reports Merlock Company Plans
Riverton attorney Here How. A. Allen reported that the Merlock Company will move rigs toward new location and prepare for spring development. He noted associates discussed matters, and the Musteres are holding a meeting this evening at 7:40.
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A. Allen
Riverton Athorasy
Court House
Mir. Allen
Merlock Company
Limitation of Money for Roads Speech at Good Roads Congress
In Chicago on January 19 W K Hatt director of the advisory board of highway research told delegates that highway development must rest on sharper economic analysis. He said the national wealth for transportation is limited and funds for one sector reduce sums for others, linking highway transport to overall rail and transit needs.
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Chicago
W. K. Hatt
Advisory Board of Highway Research
National Good Roads Congres
Local notices and events from Casper area.
Local items report a Bridge Club first session at 2 PM at Mrs Charles McKay home and a note from Telephone Operators. Other items mention Billy Robertson with pneumonia, a new birth, cold weather preventing oil wells, a mayor's return from Shoshoni on legal business, receivers settling litigation, Archibald Campbell arriving from Canada after a brother’s death, a Lander club gathering, La Grippe confinement, Riverton sheep shipments for better conditions, and weather around 43 degrees below zero. A weekly basketball game preview and a Haiti Domingue resolution proposal are also listed.
Lander Sees Record Cold Snap Overnight
Cold air swept through Lander with temperatures 34 to 40 degrees below zero. Water pipes froze causing damage in homes including Danielson of the Battery Shop where thawing blew out a stove and shattered windows. Residents endured a severe night as thermometers plunged across town.
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Blub Farlow
Riverton
Lander
Associated Press
Audi
Danielson
Battery Shop
California
Howat Financed by LWW Alleged in Kansas Mine Fight
TERRE HAUTE Ind Jan 19 Charges accuse the Alexander Howat fight for control of Kansas mine workers of being financed by the Industrial Workers of the World according to Indiana committee investigators. The report cites statements from John Hessler president of UMW District 11. Troop D va St Michaels Mission and Kramer’s Team va Methodists are listed in the story. Armory Friday Night first game at 7 30 with adm 350 200.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Alexander Howat
Mine Workers of
Kansas
Industrial Workers of the World
John Hessler
United Mine Workers
Indiana Committee
St. Michaels
St. Michaels Mission
Kramer
Methodists
Armoly Fiiday
Discharged Confessed Thief Cleared by Confession
Cheyenne reports Morris Coleman of Cheyenne confessed to stealing from a passenger in the Cheyenne depot and other items. A former employee wrongly discharged as a thief now seeks justice as Coleman’s arrest reveals his guilt at Wheatland.
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Cheyenne
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy — Railroad Company
Morris Coleman
Wheatland
Wyo
Coleman
Ralph Koblane
Robigeon
Whretlant
Armoly Friday Night Basketball Games Featured
ARMOLY Friday night schedule lists Pivot Game at 7 00 with 350 and 206 in Chicago. The additions to the advisory council include Governor Carey of Wyoming joining the Russian famine relief committee.
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Chicago
Allons
Carey
Wyoming
Poincare Plans Peace Platform After Genoa and Cannes Talks
Paris July 10 Premier Poincare and his cabinet will present a peace platform to the Chamber of Deputies. The plan condemns hostile abroad image of France and insists on Cannes protocol guarantees before Genoa discussions. It favors an Anglo French treaty based on equality with solid guarantees for future peace.
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Paris
Jen
Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
Franco
Genoa
England
France
Death of American violinist Audrey Creighton in Paris
Mrs Thomas Ryan known as Audrey Creighton dies in Neuilly after swallowing poison tablets. In Elkhart Indiana Dan Ingrem, 28, was said to have confessed to stealing a mail pouch that reportedly contained $500000.
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Paris
Thomas Ryan
Wrown
Audrey Creighton
Neuilly
Elkhart
Dan Ingrem
Arbuckle Manslaughter Trial Sees Provost Recalled
In San Francisco on January 19 the provost in the Roscoe Arbuckle manslaughter case was recalled after prosecutors argued her testimony showed she was unaware of key points. The court adjourned for dinner to review surprise aspects of Prevent testimony and missing witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Revival evangelist and choir leader kidnapped in Balida
Rev James W Kramer and Ralph E B Mitchell were seized from their Balida hotel by eight masked men after midnight. They were forced into a waiting car, driven to Wallaville, and dumped out. The leader warned Balida residents that they could indulge in wine and women without interference from the sky pilots from Denver.
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Balida
Colo
James W. Kramer
Ralph EB. Mitchell
Wallaville
Sky Pilota
Denver
Coal Workers Brace for General Strike at March End
Secretary Hoover says the stage is set for a general strike in the bituminous coal industry as contracts expire at the end of March prompting possible widespread labor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Parochial Whist Party Honors Mr Arney Heainty
Last night attendees gathered at Father Keavey’s residence for a parish card party. Twenty people joined in a lively whist game with Miss Muth Karlon and Dick Le Howslyool achieving top scores.
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HE Arney
Father Keavey
Mise Muth Karlon
Dick le Howslyool
DuPont & O'Whal Advertise Mine Pilement Sale
A brief item notes a sale related to a mine pilement involving Hulk Conde, with a price of five cents. The notice names sellers DuPont and O'Whal and references a sale arrangement.
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Bamoaina
Conde
Dupont & O'Whal
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Shouhoni
HB. E. Billows
Wypo Oil Company
W. KB. Hardin
Manta, Choppy, Honderaon Company
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Aia
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Anglo Uniled Oil Company
Lander Bunday
Canada
Wilma Graham
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P. J. McIntosh
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Fremont
la Grippe
Bam
May Filson
Miedaluo
Trusp Dove
St. Michaels Mislou
Torm Ve. Methodists
Aumory
Aili
Bie & Boo
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Utah
LWW
Troup
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