Complete Counterfeiting Plant Seized Near Dallas
A major counterfeiting operation was discovered near Dallas after a nighttime raid on a shack on the city’s outskirts. Two men were arrested as authorities displayed extensive paraphernalia used to print halves and dollars at federal offices. A seven-pound baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs T A Watson on the 19th at their Liberty Street home.
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Dallas
Texas
Federal
T. A. Watson
Liberty Street
Amarillo Man Wins Reversal in Whitecapping Charge
T. W. Seaford of Amarillo was sentenced to two years for whitecapping but the Texas high court reversed, finding evidence showed posted threats and Klan notices but no specific whitecapping proof. The report notes a Houston and Texas Central Railroad flag station near Humble Oil field HQ serving Mexia and Wortham workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Austin
T. W. Seaford
Amarillo
Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Here
Wortham
Humble Oil Company
Mexia
Ma Ferguson takes office as Texas governor amid bustle
In Austin on January 12 the first woman Texas governor Ma Ferguson began her term with heavy demands for personnel decisions and a formal message to the legislature. The inaugural events drew huge crowds, causing jams and faintings, while Ferguson greeted supporters from a back entrance after midnight, appearing weary yet cheerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Barker
United Press
Austin
Texas
Ferguson
Senate Chamber
Capitol
Bandits Lead The Police In Chicago High Speed Chase
Chicago on January 21 reports a crime wave as three intoxicated bandits robbed six drug stores in under three hours. Police pursued them in cars across the city. two bystanders, including two high school boys, were wounded as gunfire erupted at the final store. bandits escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Wortham oil field boosts output past 130000 bbls daily
Production in the Wortham oil field rises to about 130000 barrels per day from 91 wells. Eleven wells were completed in the first two days of the week and more are expected before night. Some wells are being agitated, others use compressed air, and many are installing pumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortham
Oil Man Buys 12000 Acre Goodnight Ranch Near Clarendon
F I Staley, oil and cattleman, buys the 12,000 acre Charles Goodnight ranch near Clarendon for 180000 dollars. The texas property is among the state’s best known ranches. Also noted, Austin plans broad pardon use as Garants parole policy begins with Sylvester Mortalbave of Houston receiving first pardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Texas
United Press
F. I. Staley
Charles Goodnight
Clarendon
Eel
Austin
Sylvester Mortalbave
Eigh
Houston
Train service boosts travel from Mexia to Wortham
Increased passenger trains on the H. and T. C. line between Mexia and Wortham carry over 800 travelers on Tuesday as roads in Freestone county remain blocked. The nearly hourly service mirrors interurban operation extending toward Dallas, reflecting a surge in field traffic this week.
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Mexia
Wortham
Freestone County
Corsicana
Dallas
Congress Debates Isle of Pines Treaty and Naval Measure
Senate ponders Isle of Pines treaty and naval bill as key committees advance related legislation. Interstate Commerce reviews McLean bill while Gulf to Lakes hearings proceed in Waterways.
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Senate
Isle of Pines
Interstate Commerce Committee
McLean
Couzens
Prohibition Bureau
Gulf To Lakes
House
Public Lands
Military Affairs and Foreign Affairs Committee
Tramigration Committee
Johnson
Ma Ferguson Outlines State Governance Style
Mrs. M A Ferguson says she will run Texas like a family enterprise emphasizing common sense teamwork patience and give and take She aims to relieve tax oppression expand rural education and limit government business involvement while opposing child labor regulation and criticizing Prohibition enforcement and broader lawlessness.
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Ma Ferguson
Higest
Four Villages Levelled by Caucasian Earthquake
A January 21 report from Moscow says a trans Caucasian earthquake leveled four villages and killed over 200 people with relief trains en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Moscow
Wortham Field Sets Record In Two Months Of Oil Output
The Wortham oil field, two months old, reports about 100 wells in the three mile long district. The Humphreys Boyd Oil Co discovered it on November 22 and produced 8,280,953 barrels in 60 days. Seven pipeline companies, water lines, and 65,000 barrel tanks support the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortham
Humphreys Boyd Oil Company
Humphreys Boyd Company
Sims Oil expands Wells in Wortham District This Week
The Sims Oil Company brings in multiple wells in Wortham this week. Notable entries include Sims Manning 1 at 3006 3023 swabbed 700 barrels and Sims Rogers 2 at 4,000 barrels. Additional drilling includes Sims Rogers 1, Sims Hackney 3, Calame 3, Calame A 2, Calame 8, Galame 9, Manning 6 and Manning 3 with Marland Simmons 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims Oil Company
Wortham
Sims Manning
Sims Rogers
Sims Hackney
Galame
Calame
Manning
Marland Simmons
Vice President Braley of Sinclair Refining Dies in Kansas City
Charles A. Braley vice president of the Sinclair Refining Company died in Kansas City Missouri after a two day illness. He was 57 years old and had a background as a lawyer before moving into oil work, earning recognition among Mid Continent oil men.
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Kansas City
Charles A. Braley
Sinclair Refining Company
Braley
Mid-Continent
Injunction Blocks Limestone County Auto Tax Funds
Limestone county court action again ties automobile license funds as Judge A M Blackmon restrains County Tax Collector W A Robbins from transferring money to the state. The injunction mirrors a prior case now before the Supreme Court affecting the entire state highway act and delaying road work.
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Limestone County
Tex
A. M. Blackmon
Seventy-Seventh District
W. A. Robbins
Supreme Court
Austin
Smith Beall 2 Hits Oil Sand at 2934 ft
The E. L. Smith Oil Co to begin bailing in its No 2 Beall well this afternoon. Sand depth ranges from 2954 to 2990 feet with about 36 feet of hard sand similar to the No 1 Beall which has produced around 100000 barrels. The No 3 is flowing by heads and No 1 is still flowing.
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E. L. Smith Oil Company
No. 2
No. 1
Whats Doing Community Event Notices
Prayer meetings listed at all churches on Wednesday night. Rotary Club meets Thursday noon at M E church basement. Mexia High School faces Bremond in a basketball game Thursday at 8 p m. Masonic Judge convenes Wednesday night at Masonic Temple. Nowlin Post American Legion meets tonight.
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Rotary Club
M. E. Church
Mexia High School
Bremond
Masonic
Masonic Temple
Nowlin Post
American Legion
Plans for new session to form Waco club in Texas Association
At Mexia meeting of 17 league owners and town reps, a committee will travel to Waco Sunday to craft plans for a new Texas Association club for 1925. Coach Frank Bridges and Baylor may purchase the current Waco franchise. election of officers postponed for Waco talks.
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Waco
Texas Association
Frank Hridges
Baylor Athletic
Mexia
Jinx Tucker
Esky
Waco Chamber of Commerce
H. A. Dupuy
Katy Park
Coach Bridges
Tucker
Texas League
J. G. McIntosh
Hurdleston Hotel
Jesse McLendon
Mexia Club
Johnson of
Marlin
League
Preston Wildcat Drilled Below 3200 Feet in Kosse Area
The Preston 1 wildcat near Hosse is reported down below 8200 feet. The Kosse district attracts attention as numerous deals surface with rising prices for leases and royalties. W A Reiter of the Reiter Faster Company made the test location.
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Preston Wildcat
Kosse
Hosse
C. H. Harrison
Preston
W. A. Reiter
Reiter Faster Company
Man On Trial For Slaying 17 Year Old Bride
Police say Henry J apson killed a 17 year old bride and left her body near Fort Worth. The suspect is on trial as investigators report family troubles led to the murder and the bride was found shot twice in a clump of trees.
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Oy United Press
Worth
Henry Japson
Thompson
Son
United Press
Dallas
John Rucker
Rucker
Booze Claims Another Victim in Houston Death
United Press reports A Weiman aged 55 died in a Houston rooming house after three years of heavy drinking. Coroner ruled alcoholic poisoning as the cause. Local landlord described the victim as a confirmed drinker.
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United Press
Houston
A. Weiman
Hughes Developing Company Adds Fifth Crouch Well
The J. K. Hughes Developing Co. brought in its number 5 on the Crouch completions Tuesday and credited the Crouch 5 with 2500 barrels. Other weekly results include Sun Simmons 4 at 2500 barrels Humble Lindley B3 at 2000 barrels and Simms Rogers 2 Walsh Sizer Patterson 1.
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K. Hughes Developing Company
J. K. Hughes Developing Co
Crouch
Sun Simmons
Humble Lindley
Simms Rogers
Walsh Sizer Patterson
Nowlin Post Meeting Announced for Tonight
Owen F. Watkins post commander of the Nowlin Post of the American Legion announced a regular meeting at headquarters on the Smith Building third floor at 7:30 tonight. All members urged to attend and visitors welcome.
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Owen F. Watkins
Nowlin
American Legion
Smith Building
Edwards Charged As Head of Ram Ring In Jersey
Senator Edward I Edwards of New Jersey faces a charge of leading a New York ram ring He attended the Senate session unperturbed saying he is not personally interested in government testimony He would not attend the trial unless requested Crystal City vegetable shipments valued at 86600 were sent from here this winter
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Edwards
Jersey
United Press
Washington
Edward I. Edwards
New Jersey
New York
Senate
Crystal City
El Paso Warns Public On Gold Rush Propaganda
Mining men and the Chamber of Commerce exposed a widespread gold rush scheme that portrays Las Animas placer fields as a new bonanza. Promoters use colorful literature, drawing treasure seekers to fields about 100 miles northeast of El Paso.
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EL Paso
Chamber of Commerce
Las Animas
Sunshine Brightens New York After Winter Storm
New York woke to brilliant sun and warmer weather after a severe snow storm that left upwards of thirty people injured in accidents and fires. The worst crash was on an elevated railway where two trains collided injuring 25, three seriously. Fires damaged paintings, rugs and furnishings worth nearly $500000 at Henry C. Drayton's 94th Street home, descendant of Mrs. Astor.
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United Press
New York
94Th Street
Henry C. Drayton
William Astor
World Court Plan Studied By Senate Panel In 1922
Senate Foreign Relations Committee opened with the Harding Hughes world court proposal as priority while Johnson efforts against the Paris reparations pact gain ground. Senator Shipstead backs Johnson to the limit and debate on Willis or Swanson resolutions may proceed to include proposed reservations under the League of Nations.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Harding-Hughes
Paris
Borah
Hiram Johnson
Senate
Henrik Shipsted
Minnesota
United Press
Johnson
Shipsted
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Bette Ees Ee Pe
Corpus Christi
Sinclair Company
Smith Beall
Seaver
Akeah
WOR
Newark
WNYC
WOC
Davenport
KHJ
Los Angeles
University of Southern California Glee Club
WCAP
United States Army Band
Sunshine
Paul R. Mallon
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