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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1909

Page

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Fire sweeps Nash Hardware area in Fort Worth blaze

A two hour blaze originating in Nash Hardware warehouse on Main street Fort Worth Texas at 3 30 this morning damaged a three story building owned by J C Ingram and several nearby businesses losses estimated at 150000 Firemen contained the fire after threatening the whole section The losers include J Goldstein Scott Brothers Lee Black Lee Ivey and Nash Hardware store rooms with only the Nash retail department spared.

Fort Worth Tex Nash Hardware Company Lower Main Street J. C. Ingram J. Goldstein Scott Brothers Lee Black Lee Ivey Nash

WANTS THE SEWERS FOR NEW SCHOOL BUILDING

Public school board president discusses sewer connections for the new building. He notes the cost to add sewage and ground closets is a thousand dollars and argues city council should decide funding as three weeks remain before school starts.

Public Schools Witherspoon

Secretary J. W. Smith Named New NT Norma College Secretary

J. W. Smith, formerly from Caldwell, arrived yesterday as the newly elected secretary of North Texas Normal College. He plans to bring his family as soon as a home is secured. Smith has served on the state teachers' examining board and recently spent weeks in Austin reviewing summer normal papers from across Texas.

J. W. Smith Caldwell North Texas Norma College Mr. Smith Austin Texas

Conspiracy Involves Several in Policeman Campbell Murder

Police uncover extensive evidence pointing to a conspiracy surrounding the assassination of Policeman Campbell. Bob Hammond is charged with the officer’s murder as a mass meeting at City Hall is planned to oppose the city’s red light districts. Stokes Clark faces murder charges connected to Campbell’s killing and awaits a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Swayne. Clark carries a $10,000 bond from aWeatherford Ranger White case two years prior.

Fort Worth Nex Policeman Campbell Acre Bob Hammond Red Lights Stokes Clark Campbell Clark Swayne Ranger White Weatherford

Firemen and Engineers Conference Closes Without Pact

Dallas August 14 It is believed the difference between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and the Texas and Pacific was not adjusted at the conference of the Brotherhood officials and the Texas and Pacific adjustment board which adjourned after a week. Officials refuse to disclose details, but the Brotherhood has not signed the contract. President Carter left for Peoria Ill and Vice President Shea departs tonight.

Dallas Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemeand Texas and Pacific Brotherhood Texas and Pacific Adjustment Board Carter Peoria Ill Shea

Boy 12 Dies After Wagon Runaway Accident

Edgar Johns, twelve, son of Ben Johns, was thrown from a wagon eight miles south of Gainesville Texas when the team ran away. He suffered a fractured skull and was dying from his injuries.

Gainesville Tex Edgar Johns Ben Johns

Saving Starts With Small Regular Deposits

Encourages starting savings now with a $1 deposit and weekly contributions. Emphasizes that consistent saving builds a strong foundation and delivers surprising results over time.

Haskell Indictment Quash Motion Scheduled

Governor Haskell will move to quash indictments against himself and five Oklahoma officials charging conspiracy against the government in Muskogee town land cases. The motion, delayed by document alterations, alleges improper influence on the grand jury by federal prosecutors.

Mcalester Okal Haskell Muskogee Gregg

Locators Spend Day in Amarillo

The locating board of the West Texas Normal arrived in Amarillo this morning and was met by a large delegation as efforts continued to detain the board over Sunday.

Amarillo, Tex The West Texas Normal

Alleged Blackhand suspects arrested in Dallas murder

In Dallas two men Antonio Phegeni and Vogen Itallian were arrested for the murder of Fosto Antonio Fosto whose body was found in a city cemetery. Police say the victim was hacked to pieces with deep cuts across the breast and body. A silk purse with $50 was found on the clothing. Neither suspect can speak English.

Dallas Tex Antonio Phegeni Vogen Itallian Fosto Antonio Fosto Fosto

Campbell Taft Diaz Meeting in Texas Planned

Austin reports Gov. Campbell expected to meet Presidents Taft and Diaz in Texas with El Paso or San Antonio as likely venues. It is anticipated both presidents will visit Austin, though formal invitation for the El Paso celebration has not been issued.

Austin Campbell Taft Diaz el Paso San Antonio

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