Villa Cavalry band advised to move families for safety
Captain S L Miller, director for the Villa Cavalry band, reports that five Mexican band members and families have been sent toward Chihuahua by train to safety amid revolutionary unrest. The band played at the National Theater earlier and planned a second concert after 3:30 PM with 25 members in Marlin.
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Villa Cavalry
S. L. Miller
Texas
Marlin
Chihuahua
Old Mexico
Pablo Sanches
Vera Cruz
chieEran
Federal forces drive rebels back in Jalsen state Labaraca
Federal troops under General Estrada push rebels from Labaraca and seize towns in Jalsen. General Flores, an independent presidential candidate, suspends his campaign to lead Sinaloa's government and back Obregon. rumblings say De la Huerta heads revolt in Vera Cruz as consuls in the U S join the liberty movement.
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Mexico City
Estrada
Labaraca
Jalsen
General Flores
Sinaloa
Obregon
de la Huerta
Vera Cr
United States
Movement For Liberty
Vera Cruz
Taebla
Jalisco
Enrique Estrada
Esperanza
Oriente
Gonistas
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Jury Dismissed in Bankers Case in Fort Worth
The jury in the H. F. president of the defunct security company case was dismissed after hours of deliberation with no verdict. In Belton, sale of the interurban railway line between the city and Temple was conducted by the sheriff, with plans to rehabilitate and operate the line.
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Bankers
Withert Veraid
Fort Worth
H. F
Defucet Securi
Fenogden
Belton
1 City
Temple
Pareh
Burnett Widow Backs Large Texas Education Trust
Fort Worth reports a widow of Burnett conveyed property valued at 4 million dollars to a Texas educational trust. The donation is described as one of the largest ever given to a Texas educational institution. Dallas notes the context includes an electric generating station project in the region and a public funding element.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Burnett
Bork Burnett
Dallas
Big Country
Texas Since Information Bureau
Republicans Of The South Regain Representation
Washington reports the Republican National Committee reversed its prior move to cut twenty three southern delegates, restoring the southern allotment to thirty seven delegates at large. The reversal faced opposition over fears it would invite criticism that Coolidge seeks black votes.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Lawa
Coolidge
Rumors Report Mexican Crisis Deepens Across Regions
Reports from across the interior of Mexico describe defections from Obregon to De La Huerta and rebel advances near Mexico City. Thousands of refugees arrive in Nuevo Laredo as rail service collapses south of the capital and Catholic factions reportedly back Huerta against Calles, fueling wider turmoil.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mexico City
Mexico
Adolfo de la Huerta
P. Elias Calles
Obregon
Democrats Form Victory Club in Mexia for 1924 Fund
Dr. R. B. Jackson reports 24 Mexia Democrats joined the 1924 Victory Club contributing $5 each to support the Democratic presidential campaign. He forwarded $120 to Cordell Hull, with A. H. Berry aiding the fundraising. The effort reflects loyalty to the party and a desire for a change in 1924 administration.
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R. B. Jackson
Parade Precedes Charity Minstrel Event With Shriners
Local Shriners plan a parade in front of the Masonic Temple at four o'clock before their charity minstrel. The Elks band in full uniform leads the procession from the temple down Commerce Street, left on Railroad Street, circling the block to end in the town center where a concert will follow. Several prominent comedians will join the parade.
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Masonic Temple
Elks Band
Cammerce Street
Railroad Street
Cotton production estimated for 1923 24 season
Washington reports total U S cotton output for the season of 1923 24 at 1 121 933 pounds excluding tinters about 1 081 000 bales, down from 9 761 817 bales last season. The note discusses the Bible published in Til language and the American Bible Society’s translation goals into 500 languages and ongoing work.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
The
American Bible Society
Mexia Chamber Board Delays Meetings After Holidays
Secretary Stollenwerck to compere with Colonel Dutt as Mexia Chamber of Commerce plans road improvements in Limestone County and a Port Arthur rail link. Board endorses Waco Beaumont Trinity and Sabine Railway certificate, funds a parade float, and sets January 9 meeting dates.
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Stollenwerck
R. C. Dutt
Mexia Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Stin
Commissioners Court
Highway Department
Limestone County
Forest Glade
Navasota
Mexia
Belknap Street
Waen, E Baumont, Trinity and Sabine Railway
Port Arthur
Chamber of Commerce
Port ‘Arthur
Waco, Beaumont and Sabine
R. G. Duff
Waco
Niont
Trinity and Sabine Railway Company
Groesbeck
R. F. Babb
J. W. Pri Sinclair
Pat
Stollemverck
T. O. Meader
Gene
Brisk Demand For New Government Savings Certificates
Postmaster Isidore Newman reports strong public demand for the new Treasury Savings Certificates issued since December 1. The issue offers $1000, $100, and $28 denominations at reduced prices with five year compounding, yielding high returns. exemptions exist for certain entities and families may purchase up to limits.
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Treasury Savings
Isidore Newman
Ste
Gas discovery at Kosse area sparks local interest
Reports from Kosse indicate an unexpected gas flow at the W. D. Allen Wilcox tract. The gasser, drilled to about 2000 feet, is estimated to produce 10 million cubic feet daily while casing is being pulled. Nearby, Humphreys Oil Co progresses toward Woodbine sand depths at Holton No. 1 two miles west of Groesbeck as they plan gas supply for regional fields.
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Koss
Kosse
Keésse
W. D. Allen
Wilcox
Rosse
Holton No
Humphreys Oil Company
Woodbine
Groesbeck
Pfas
Humphgeys Oil Company
Ferris Man’s Death Mystery Deepens in Texas Case
Dallas detectives believe William Horne of Ferris Texas was murdered in a plot aimed at disguise for a bank robbery. Two suspects are held, and investigators think Horne was killed while seated in a crate inside the office as part of the supposed robbery.
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Dallas
Texas
William Horne
Ferris
Horn
Cleveland Picked as GOP Convention City by Officials
National committee formally elects Cleveland as the convention city with June 10 set as the opening date. Officials announced the selection and date for the Republican gathering.
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Cleveland
Washington
City Loses Gas and Lights Amid Heavy Rains
Today the city faced outages as gas and electric service were off while water remained on. Residents trudged through wet conditions as downpours disrupted utility crews and daily routines.
Texas Lawyers Defend Fox In Georgia Courts
In Atlanta the Fox trial opened with a packed courtroom and many Texas witnesses present. J A Newperry and Robert Alien sat at defense, while prosecutors indicted Mrs. Margaret Weaver as an accessory before the fact in the Coburn slaying. The defense promised surprise evidence and prepared last minute testimony as nearly 200 witnesses and officials swarmed to court. Fox, publicity director of the Ku Klux Klan, remained calm amid heavy scrutiny as the case unfolds in Georgia courts.
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Atlanta
Fox
Texas
J.a.newperry
Robert Alien
Margaret Weaver
Colon
Fix
J. K. Beaman
United Presstaff
Phil E. Fox
Ku Klux Glan
W. 5
Coburn
Hugh Dorsey
Georgia
Defense
Boykit
Morris Moore
Texas Prohibition
Geesey—Binder
Dallas Klan
J. K. Dealy
Jake Newberry
J. W. Hutt
Shelby~Cox
Dallas
Simmons
Facton
Dgamet Dx
H. J,cRyans
Imperial
Hold Up At El Paso Exchange Nets Substantial Loot
In El Paso Texas on December 12 a group of three bandits escaped with around $14 600 in American and Mexican money after holding up a money exchange proprietor. The report notes the incident as a bold robbery with the attackers fleeing the scene.
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el Paso
Texas
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Gen'l Sanchez
Jalsco
Burnett Widow
Teague Electric Light
Commuunity Power and Light
Ssion
Mexiay
Democrat Victory Club
Cotton Report
American Red Cross
National Tuberculosis Association
Pacific Northwest
Worthan
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