Tragedy Near Chickasha Ends in Double Killing and Suicide
In Oklahoma near Chickasha S V McDonalds shot and killed Mr and Mrs J Thompson then killed himself. His wife fled a failed second attempt. All involved were aged over sixty. Investigators note a possible temporary insanity and a family dispute over land and reentry. George McDonalds is in custody as the investigation continues.
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Chickasha
Okla
S. V. McDonalds
J. Thompson
McDonalds
George McDonalds
Thompson
Exchange National Bank Officers Patronage Message
Exchange National Bank notes that officers value patronage from customers and emphasizes the importance of personal service and trust in banking relations. The brief message highlights commitment to customers and ongoing community service.
Amended Constitution Vote Yields Mixed Ward Totals
Voters in Denton cast few ballots as three amendments faced approval. Ward results show First Amendment carried with strong support in Ward 3 while Second and Third amendments posted varying tallies across wards. Overall totals list For and Against tallies, reflecting low turnout and narrow passage of the amendments.
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Denton
Sale of the Denton Interurban Street Railway
The Denton Interurban Power Plant Company property was offered at auction in court with crowds observing. Bids accepted await district judge approval, while Receiver E F Bates continues operation of the car line. Judge Potter will hear the matter on the first day of August term.
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Denton Interurban Ang
Court House
Thorugh
Bates
District Court
E. F. Bates
Potter
Child Killed in Oil Fire Accident at Paris
Paris Texas August 4 Simon Carter twelve years old fatally burned while building a fire under a washpot using coal oil the flames reached the can causing an explosion his body peeled and burned as he was carried home Carter was a Black boy and the tragedy ends in a fatal blaze
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Paris
Tex
Simon Carter
Carter
Prominent Lamar County Man Arrested for Embezzlement
Paris Texas August 4 Marion Brown of Emberson Brown Sumner Lamar county was arrested charged with embezzling funds from the Sumner post office money order department He has been postmaster there for eighteen years and surrendered at the marshal s office posting a $1000 bond Special Inspector Long led the case from Washington authorities
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Paris
Tex
Marion Brown
Emberson & Brown
Sumner
Lamar County
Brown
Washington
Long
Carpenters Union Adjourns After Officer Selection
The Carpenters state union council closed its session in San Antonio after electing officers and choosing Dallas as the next meeting site. The executive meeting pledged to push the eight hour work day law and endorsed R. B. Greer of Beaumont for labor commissioner.
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Carpenters
San Antonio
Tex
Carpenters State Union Council
Dallas
R. B. Greer
Beaumont
Farmers' Union Session in Galveston Hears Seed Sale Plan
In Galveston Texas delegates discuss President Neills seed sale plan to move American cotton seed outside the state. The proposal could form a company handling a million tons of seed and may risk anti trust issues. A faction led by E A Calvin challenges B F McCormick for president as Neill and Calvin's truce ends. Administration delegates hold the majority.
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Farmers’ Union
Galveston
Tex
Texas Farmers’ Union
Neills
Anti Administration
E. A. Calvin
B. F. McCormick
Bowie
Neill
Calvin
Attorney General Davidson Addresses Sheriff Association
Davidson addresses Sheriffs' association convention in Galveston urging free transportation for peace officers and a future law. He avoids mentioning his gubernatorial candidacy during the Aug. 4 remarks.
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Davidson
Galveston
Tex
Sheriffs’ Association
How to Save and Build a Regular Deposit Plan
The piece encourages starting savings at home with a weekly deposit. It promotes a $1 initial deposit and weekly continued deposits to show the cumulative result of regular saving.
Novelty goods shipment from major import firm arrives
Yesterday's express delivered a large shipment of Novelty goods secured from a leading import firm. The collection includes handsome shopping bags jet ear drops one and two strand jet beads jet necklaces jet belt pins jet collar pins and Dutch collars. Buyers are invited to view the new items and be impressed by their freshness.
The Big Store Is Fast Filling Up
New fall supplies arrive including Red Seal Ginghams bookfold Calico and Percale suitings in desirable patterns. Fall shoes are arriving with all low cut styles at close out prices. Bargain counters feature lawns and batistes at attractive prices.
Cattle Die in Mass Death Mark Midland Epidemic
Reports from Texas cattle association HQ say a sudden epidemic is killing cattle by scores around Midland. Seventy five head on the Mosely ranch died and officials fear contamination. Sanitary officers will be dispatched to the area.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas Cattle Kaisers’ Association
Midland
Mosely
Carbor
Cleburne Store Burglary Weighs $300 Loss
Cleburne Texas August 4 The Murphy and Long store was burglarized last night losing about 300 dollars in merchandise. Police are pursuing a clue and expect arrests soon.
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Cleburne
Tex
Murphy & Long
Mexican youth dies by self inflict at sweetheart home
Jose Benita a 24 year old Mexican shot himself through the heart at his sweetheart s home in San Antonio Texas Aug 4. He was engaged to marry but could not secure employment and chose suicide over separation. The tragedy ends a short romance amid economic strain.
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San Antonio
Tex
Jose Benita
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Wilson-Williams CO
Wilson Hardware Co
M’quigg
A. W. Sears
Wylie Smith & CO
Exchange Bank
Texas
Eve
New Orleans
V. McDonalds and
S. J. Thompson
Acsfair
A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
J. C. Colt
A. C. Owsley
First National Bank
Shisto
New York City
Paprell- Evans
Majestic Theater
Edward and
O'Neal
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