West Texas Normal site bids opened in Fort Worth
The commission reviewed sealed bids from 28 towns seeking the West Texas Normal site. Bids and statistics will be tabulated, with about ten towns likely chosen for site visits this week. Hearing closed after delegations from many towns. bonuses may total up to 160000 dollars. Applicants for presidency include W L Bringhurst San Antonio FA Haustein Denton E G Littlejohn Galveston S M N Matts Terrell.
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Fort Worth
Tex
West Texas Normal
Brownwood
Canyon City
Cisco
Coleman
Colorado
Dublin
Haske
Iowa Park
Hamlin
Lubbock
Merkel
Midland
Mineral Wells
San Angelo
Seymour
Snyder
Stamford
Stanton
Sweetwater
Vernon
Wichita Falls
W. L. Bringhurst
San Antonio
FA. Haustein
Denton
G. Littlejown
Galveston
S. M N. Matts
Terrell
Commission to choose livestock feeding station site
Fort Worth hosts a morning session of the locating commission for the livestock experiment feeding station and adjourns at 5 pm awaiting a definite proposal. Stamford and Amarillo seek the site but Fort Worth is favored and likely chosen if a suitable proposition is presented.
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Stamforg
Amarillo
Beard
Fort Worth
Stamford
NO REDUCTIONS OF RATES ON COTTON HEARING DELAYED
The Texas State Railroad Commission postponed the cotton freight rate reduction hearing until February. Mayfield moved the delay, with Colquitt supporting and Williams dissenting. A large crowd in Austin applauded the postponement as the commission cited poor regional crops and railroad revenue needs.
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Austin
State Railroad Commission
Mayfield
Colquitt
Williams
Wild Chering
Texas
Miss Op-hal Young Appointed Primary Teacher at Denton
Denton Public Schools board meets appointing Op-hal Young to the Robert E. Lee school as primary teacher succeeding Miss Clay Haggard who left for Dallas. Tuition remains the same as last year and four months free attendance for transfers. Treasurer reports balances of 11508.19 and 5338.15 with several approved payments.
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Board of Trustees of the Public Schools
Ophal Young
Robert E. Lee
Clay Haggard
Dallas Public Schools
Denton
LR Lawrence
Wee
W. F, Ezan
Ara
AROB
Deavenport & Co
Alvin Ammons
Freight Transfer Co
Taft Plans Texas Visit and Golf Emphasis
Beverly Mass Aug 11 President Taft discussed a proposed Texas trip noting he would meet Texas champion golfers and that he plans more golf playing than hunting. He expects few expeditions from the Taft ranch.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
Texas
First Bale of Season Marketed in Gainesville
J C Winder of Callisburg today marketed the first bale of cotton in Gainesville weighing 40 pounds. It sold for ITV 1-2 with a $35 bonus paid by local merchants marking the start of the season.
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Gainesville
Tex
J. C. Winder
Callisburg
ITV
Mexican washouts halt rail traffic to Monterey Salina
Washouts on the National railroad of Mexico between Monterey and Salina tied up traffic today but were discovered in time to prevent a serious wreck. The morning train from Mexico City left but did not proceed beyond Salina. The full extent of the damage is not known.
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Laredo
Tex
National Railroad of Mexico
Monterey
Salina
Mexico City
Begin Saving Now With Weekly Deposits
Saving starts at home with regular deposits. Start today by depositing $1 weekly and watch the result grow.
The Boys Are Never Forgotten At This Store
A midseason sale offers early fall school wear for children and mothers. Readily available are caps for boys, summer straw replacements, and discounts on many suits and tropical weights. The Big Store promises right prices and varied extra trousers in stock.
Straw Hat Sale Promises Discounts and Silver Dollar Giveaway
Local notice urges customers to visit the store for remaining straw hats at reduced prices. Patrons are asked to bring time cards and be present promptly at 4 p m Saturday for the Silver Dollars giveaway event.
Bailey 10 Speaks at 2 30 Thursday at Pilot Point
Pilot Point reports large crowd for three day reunion with R B Cofer Gainesville and F F Hill addressing sessions. Senator Bailey telegram indicates arrival tomorrow for 2 30 pm talk while Judge Poindexter and regional speakers Detroit tomorrow. Rail line plan could boost turnout from Denton with southbound Flyer stopping at Pilot Point.
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F. F. Hill
R. B. Cofer
Pilot Point
Bailey
Gainesville
Poindexter
Cleburhe
Flotorial
Ainesville
Denton
Bailey Initiative Aims to Add Stop on Katy Flyer
An effort seeks to add a southbound Katy Flyer stop. Details on coordinating city officials and the transit authority remain to be released, with community input anticipated at upcoming meetings.
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Bailey
Katy
Missing Velasco Found No Trace in El Paso Search
Search parties from El Paso failed to locate Guillermo Velasco son of the Mexican minister to France after a weeklong disappearance following a planned day outing. Authorities fear he may have been harmed or killed.
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EL Paso
Tex
Guillermo Velasco
France
Velasco
Voluntary Wage Increase for Electric Railroad Workers
The Galveston Houston electric company announced a wage raise for all employees with at least three years of service. Wages will rise ten cents per hour by year end, benefiting about half of the workers. This marks the third raise in four years.
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Galveston
Galveston-Houston Electric Company
New Third Party Forming in Fort Worth Texas
A new political party renouncing the democrats republicans populists and prohibitionists will launch at a mass meeting in Pleasanton in San Sarrant county on August 27 led by farmer R V Glenn. The motto is men and measures not party loyalty. Speakers will discuss public officials at all levels and a gubernatorial candidate is hoped for next year.
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Font Worth
Tex
Pleasant Aun
Sarrant County
R. V. Glenn
Texas
Galveston Demands Corkhill Return From Houston
The Galveston manager pressed for the return of right fielder Corkhill after a trade sent him to Houston for pitcher Blakeney and $100. Blakeney reportedly refused to play with Galveston.
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Galveston
Corkhill
Houston
Blakeny
Blakeney
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