Funeral services for J. J. B. McCullar set for Thursday
The funeral for J. J. B. McCullar who died at his home after Bright's disease and heart trouble will be held Thursday morning at the family residence with Dr. W C Lattimore of Dallas and Rev. B A Copass presiding. He was born August 6 1858 in Eldorado Arkansas and died at age 65 years and a day. He is survived by his wife Clar dy and eight children including G L McCullar Paradise Lloyd McCullar Hidalgo County Fred McCullar Bridgeport and local children Ray Juanita Zema J J B and Clardy McCullar. He was a member of the I O O F lodge and local members will arrange the burial. Interment will be in the I O O F lodge cemetery after services at the home. Lloyd McCullar’s arrival from Donna Wednesday night delayed the funeral.
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J. J. B. McCullar
W.C. Lattimore
Dallas
B. A. Copass
Bright
Deceated
Eldorado, Ark
Miss Clardy
G. L. McCular
Paradise
Lloyd McCullar
Hidalgo County
Fred McCullar
Bidgeport
Ray
Juanita
Zema
Clardy MecCullar
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Order
Lodge
Donna
Weather Report for New Orleans Tonight and Thursday
Tonight and Thursday generally fair. Weather prospects show clear skies with light winds and warm temperatures across New Orleans Louisiana. No precipitation expected and humidity remains moderate through the period.
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Weather Report
New Orleans
Democratic State Convention Opens in San Antonio
The Democratic State Convention met in San Antonio Tuesday morning with Colquitt forces in control. Delegates reorganized committees, set saloon hours from six A.M. to 9:30 P.M., and adopted a resolution endorsing Senator Bailey and Colquitt administration as changes to the platform were adopted.
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San Antonio
Rght
Colquitt
Fort Worth
Dallas
Waco
Dav. Colquitt
W. A Hantver
Ramsey
O. S. Lattimore
Bailey
Nominees Announced At Texas Democratic Convention
SAN ANTONIO Aug 14 State Senator Claude Hudspeth elected permanent chairman of the Democratic convention Nomination speeches limited to five minutes each for governor and senator Horace W Vaughn Texarkana nominated Morris Sheppard Both Sheppard and Wolters expressed no resentment toward opposing factions Governor pledged political peace The convention adjourned at 3 36 pm Platform adoption and election of state committee chairman Walter Collinge Hillsboro to lead the state committee
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Associated Press Dispatch
San Antonio
Claude Hudspeth
Hudspeth
Horace W. Vaughn
Texarkana
Morris Sheppard
Bailey
Bryan
Sheppard
Wolters
Rg¢N
Walter Collinge
Hillsboro
Taft vetoes steel bill amid protection concerns
President Taft vetoed the steel bill stating it would raise revenue but fail to protect American industries. In Washington four American officers from the Pacific Mail Co were reportedly assaulted by local police in Panama Harbor, with an investigation underway.
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Washington
Taft
Iis
Pacific Mail Company
Panama Harbor
Hech Betkun
Wool bill passed over veto in House vote
Washington August 14 The House approved the Underwood Lafollette wool bill by a two thirds margin despite President Tafts veto. Some Democrats expect the measure to clear the Senate as well and overturn the veto.
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Washington
House
Taft
Senate
Astor Baby Born Heir to Three Million
Mrs. Madeleine Force Astor gave birth to a son in New York as heir to three million dollars. The child is the posthumous heir of John Jacob Astor whose Titanic voyage ended in tragedy.
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Madelaine Force Astor
Associated Press
New York
Madelane Force Astor
John Jacob Astor
City Street Force Prepares for Inspector Visit
The city street force spent Wednesday cleaning streets and ditches in anticipation of an inspector from Holland’s Macazne. City council street committees supervise the effort as grass and trash are cleared to improve general appearance.
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Canoration
Holland
Harriman Fund-Raising Claim Tangles Roosevelt Record
Associated Press dispatch notes Benjamin Odell testified before the Senate committee that in 1904 Col Roosevelt invited Edward Harriman to the White House to discuss campaign funds and that Harriman soon formed a 240000 dollar fund turned over to the national committee. Odell contrasted Harriman’s story with Sheldon’s and the panel sought clarification. He suggested Republican Treasurer Bliss may have lied to Sheldon.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Benjamin B. Odell
Senate
Col. Roosevelt
Edward Harriman
White House
Harfiman
George B. Sheldon
Republian
Bliss
Sheldon
Roosevelt
Progressive Party of Texas Organized and Renamed
In Dallas on Aug 14 the Lyon Roosevelt faction voted to rename the party to Progressive Party of Texas and appointed Cecil A. Lyon as chairman of the State Executive Committee and National Committeeman. Taft supporters, after the split, meeting elsewhere, repudiated Taft and endorsed Progressive policies.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Dallas
Lyon- Roosevelt
Progressive Party Co. Texas
Cecil A. Lyon
Progress Ve Party
Progressive Party
Taft
There Will Be No Strike on Roads West of Chicago
In Brainard Minnesota on August 14 a Federation of Railway Shop Employees secret vote found no strike in sympathy with Harriman line workers. The statement notes workers on roads west of Chicago will not strike.
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Chicago
Associated Press
D Dispatch
Brainard, Minn
Federation of Railway Shop
Harriman Line
Season's first bale of cotton arrives in Denton
The season's first bale, weighing 488 pounds, was delivered near Argyle by I. L. Crawford. It marks the earliest cotton entry in years and prompts a prize list overseen by Secretary Roark of the Chamber of Commerce. Previous first-bale records span 1905 to 1911 with local growers in Argyle, Bartonville, Floyd Place, and nearby towns.
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Denton
I. L. Crawford
Argyle
Crawford
Dr. Watson
Roark
Chamber of Commerce
D. D. Watson Argyle
B. Watkins
Bartonville
E. B. Patterson
Floyd Place
W. F. Littrell
T. A. Hemtry
Bart Bragg
J. P. Williams
Pension Bureau Faces Cash Shortage Delays Pensions
Associated Press reports in Washington that the Pension Bureau faces a financial crisis as funds are unavailable to pay pensions due. Congress has stalled progress on the pension appropriation bill, delaying payments.
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Pension Bureaau
Associated Ress Dispatch
Washington
Pension Bureau
Congress
Wilson Supports Wool Bill After House Action
Governor Wilson voiced strong support for the wool bill and called yesterday's House action justified despite the president's veto. He doubted the measure's chances in the Senate and spoke from Seagirt New Jersey on August 14.
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Associated Pres. Dispatch
Seagirt
N. J
House
W Ison
Senate
Socialists in Waco nominate state ticket
About 100 socialists met in Waco to adopt a platform and canvass referendum returns. Reddin Andrews and C. Tyler were named for governor with T. A. Hickey of Hallettsville for lieutenant governor, forming a full state slate.
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Waco
Reddin Andrews C. Tyler
T. A. Hickey
Hallettsvlle
Prohibition Party Nominates Houseron and Hewitt in Texas
The Texas Prohibition Party nominated Col. A. J. Houston for governor and L. M. Hewitt of Bryan for lieutenant governor. The party endorsed woman suffrage and allowed women to participate in the deliberations.
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Dallas
Prohibition Party of Texas
Col. A. J. Houston
L. M. Hewitt
Bryan
Prohibition Sas
Wilson to Begin Campaign in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Granger Picnic Speech Planned
Seagirt New Jersey August 13 1919 Gov Wilson announced his campaign opening will occur within two weeks with a speech at the Pennsylvania State Grange picnic. Local dispatch notes the event marks the start of his speaking tour.
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Asceriatred Press Dispatch
Seagirt
N.J
Wilson W
Pennsylvania
Lost for the Entire Night on a Fort Worth to Denton Trip
Glenn and Fred McCullar with P. J. Jones of Chico and a chauffeur toured the Fort Worth to Denton route Tuesday night. The driver lost the road and directions, wandering through Roanoke Haslet Justin Krum and other towns before the auto stuck south of the Underwood place. They reached Denton after nearly ten hours in a horse and buggy.
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Glenn
Fred McCullar
Fort Worth
Denton
P. J. Jones
Chico
Roanoke
Haslet
Justin
Krum
Underwood Place
Underwood
Normal students offer help for board at Den ton homes
The Normal college authorities report many letters from prospective students seeking work about the ward or housework in exchange for board. Such student help has historically resolved housing and labor questions in Denton homes and is generally satisfactory.
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Normal College
Denton
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