Secretary Roark To Address Institute In Wichita Falls
J. G. Roark secretary of the Denton Chamber of Commerce will speak at the annual Institute of Commercial Secretaries in Wichita Falls on August 26 27 and 28 on Texas advertising. His remarks are highly anticipated as part of a statewide momentum among secretaries.
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Wichita Falls
G. Roark
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Institute of Commercial Secretaries
Texas
Roark
Three Hurt As Freight Train Derailed Near Virginia Point
In Galveston on August 22 a Trinity and Brazos Valley freight collided with an open switch at Virginia Point. Engineer WL. Dodd suffered serious injuries while Fireman Simpson and Brakeman Leech were injured as the engine and five cars left the tracks.
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Galveston
WL. Dodd
Simpson
Leech
Trinity and
Brazos Valley
Virginia Point
Watermelon Exhibit Weighs 6600 Pounds In Parkes Weatherford
On August 22 T R Irwin and Co showcased a record breaking display of 37 watermelons weighing a total 6 600 pounds from four miles outside the city. Each melon averaged about 98 pounds.
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Parkes Weatherford
T. R. Irwin & Co
Severe August rainstorm brings near three inch total across region
A powerful rainstorm drenched the area last night into dawn, recording nearly three inches in some spots and lifting the month’s total to about twelve inches. Lightning struck multiple homes, causing minor damage and injuries, while sparrows were killed by the storm. forecasts warned of continuing unsettled weather and crop damage from wet conditions.
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Soaker
Legett
Will F. Sparks
Springside
Minge
Helen Boone
Court House
J. 8
Carlisle
South Locust
East Oak Street
John Hobson
Hobson
Weather Report New Orleans August 22
Unsettled conditions with showers tonight and Friday in New Orleans Louisiana.
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New Orleans
Senator Penrose Speech Spurs Special Campaign Probe
A special committee investigating campaign contributions will renew hearings at once after Senator Penrose’s remarks yesterday. The panel, formed to probe influence in federal fundraising, aims to expand its inquiry and hear additional witnesses.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Senator Penrose
Becker Pleading Delayed In Murder Case
New York police Lieutenant Becker and four alleged accomplices arraigned on murder charges. Becker was not ready to plead and the case was postponed until Tuesday. The others entered not guilty pleas with permission to withdraw on Tuesday. Coroner's jury urged release of Louis Libby, part owner of the car.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Becker
Snd
Louis Libby
Two Men Charged in Perjury Indictment Over Framing Case
A sealed indictment returned in New York accuses Charles Steinert and James White once with Becker's "strong arm" squad of framing a gun case against Jack Selig. The charges allege perjury in connection with the case.
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Charles Steinert
James White
Asociated Press Dispatch
New York
Becker
Jack Selig
Penrose calls Senate probe into speech charges
Senator Penrose asked the Senate for an investigation of the charges raised in yesterday's speech and urged the committee to summon all persons mentioned as witnesses. The motion was temporarily laid over.
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Penrose
Stanard Oil Company
Republican National Campaign Fund
National Committee
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Wm. Flinn
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Senator Penrose
Senate
Reward Increased in Rosenthal Case as Suspects Targeted
District Attorney Whitman stated police knew the whereabouts of Rosenzweig and Harrowtz, two men accused in the Herman Rosenthal killing. A reward of $5,000 was announced for their capture.
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New York
Whitman
Rosenzweig and Harrowtz
Herman Rosenthal
Two Americans Reported Murdered in Nicaraguan Fighting
Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports two Americans killed during a massacre of Nicaraguan troops at Leon on August 19. The battle left about five hundred defenders dead except for a few, with the situation described as critical. American marines and sailors hold Managua while looters threaten Corinto and foreign women and children seek refuge aboard U S warships.
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Associated Presq Dispatch
Washington
Leonugust
Managua
Corinto
United States
Mexican Federal escort to protect American miners reaches Tomsit
Aug 22 Gov Colquist announced a Mexican Federal escort has arrived at Tomsit to protect American miners and move them to the coast. He thanked Madero for relief efforts addressing the situation.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Austin
Reunion Program For Old Settlers Day
The first day of the Old Settlers reunion features a morning talk at 11 by A M Owsley and an afternoon talk at 2 by Judge Clem B. Potter. Mayor Batey notes dry park conditions, with 22 hundred pounds of beef barbecued for tomorrow and ample bread pickles and onions. Provisions will be issued in sacks in army fashion. a commissary is set up for those bringing extra eatables and will be checked and cared for.
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Old Settlers
A M Owsley
Clem B. Potter
Batey
Bramwell Booth Named to Succeed Father as Commander
Bramwell Booth, long head of staff at the Salvation Army, was named by his father to succeed him as commander in chief. The appointment was made in a sealed letter twenty two years ago and remained in effect until the father's death.
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London
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Circuit breaker saves plant during severe storm
The new circuit breaker at the power house kept the plant safe Wednesday night, Superintendent W. J. Grady said, and likely protected other city homes from fires. The storm’s electrical strikes were severe, prompting many to switch off lights to avoid roof fires, though some houses may have stayed lit. Lightning struck near the power house wires, posing danger to nearby persons.
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W. J. Grady
Plant Your Money Crop In This Bank
Money growing pledge urges planting a seed in a Strong bank with small starting deposits. Emphasizes safe growth and assured harvest, urging early action even from a dollar. Encourages adding to the investment over time.
Panhandle Firemen Choose Sweetwater For Next Meet
Vernon August 22 The Panhandle Firemen's Association selected Sweetwater as next year's meeting site. Richard Herbestoof Dalhar was reelected president.
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Panhandle Firemen's Association
Vernon
Panhandle Fremans Association
Sweetwater
Richard Herbestoof Dalhar
First National Bank Officers Named
The article lists officers including W. T. Johnson as President A. D. Turner as Vice President L. H. Schweer as Vice President H. F. Schweer as Cashier W. F. Woodward as Assistant Cashier Jack Christal as Assistant Cashier.
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W. T. Johnson
A. D. Turner
V.-Pres
L. H. Schweer
H. F. Schweer
W. F. Woodward
Jack Christal
First National Bank
Rain Over North Texas Brightens Cotton Outlook
Rain from Northwest and North Central Texas moved along the Texas and Pacific to El Paso. Reports indicate good rains between Royston and Hico, about seventy three miles south, improving cotton prospects.
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Texas
Dallas
Texas and
Pacific
el Paso
Texas Central
Royston
Hico
City Battles Typhoid After Six Infections Reported
City Health Officer Piner traced a typhoid outbreak to the North Side with six cases in the city. Four came from outside towns or visits, two were linked to well water, and several patients lived on North Elm and North Locust streets. All premises will be inspected and sanitary laws enforced to limit the outbreak.
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Piner
North Elm
North Locust
Miss Riley
T. E. Berry
Yarnell
Fisco
Blair
W Wooldridge
Waxahachie
Helen
J. C. Cully
Mass Mutiny Court Martial In Asiatic Russia
Associated Press dispatch from Tashkent reports 228 Russian non commissioned officers and soldiers court martialed for mutiny. Fifteen sentenced to hang, 206 to jail, seven acquitted.
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Associated Press
Tashkent
Asiatic
Russia
Taft appoints panel to probe General Appraisers board
President Taft today named a committee of government officials to investigate the United States General Appraisers board to determine if there has been neglect of duty malfeasance or inefficiency.
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Taft
Board of General Apraisers
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Board of
United States General Appraisers
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