Death sentences and naval transport report from Aug 23
The article notes Er nest Johnson, a Negro, receiving the death penalty for the same murder, marking a second death sentence in the case. It also reports the transport Prairie leaving Fort Worth for Colon, landing 100 blue-jackets amid aggravated conditions in Nicargua.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Fort Worth
Auk
Ernest Johnson
Knetsch
Colon
Associated Press
Washington
Prairie
Nicacaguan
Praire
Elim Creek Reaches High Flow During Recent Run
Elim Creek surged during the recent run, reportedly rising near eight feet with overflows in some areas. The stream has since returned to normal levels.
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Elim Creek
Weather Report From New Orleans
Weather report from New Orleans dated August 23 notes generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with clear to partly cloudy skies and light to moderate winds. No significant precipitation expected.
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Wrather
New Orleans
Old Timers Gather for Denton County Reunion at Hiland Park
A large Denton county reunion drew farmers and visitors to Hiland Park amid clear skies after rain. Alvin M. Owsley gave the welcome as locals and "first baby" claimants renewed acquaintances, with old settlers like C. A. Williams and I M Medlin sharing memories of Denton’s early days and county origins.
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Alvin M. Owsley
Denton
Hiland Park
Sen
C. A. Williams
Mr. Willams
Denton County
Old Alton
Mr. Williams
I M Medlin
Roanoke
Archbald cites two contributions and seeks power to know
Archbold told the Senate he supported standard on line items and said he was frank with Treasurer Bliss about wanting powers to know of contributions. He asserted the need for “powers that be” to know who contributed and how much.
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John DP. Archbald
Senate
Bliss
Archbald
Bureau of Corporations
Standard C
Roosevelt
Wm. Rockefeller
Hs Health
George B. Cartelyou
United States
A. Buffalo
Washington
Dammert
Andy Whit Hurt in Cutting Affray Involving Pete Hammons
An injured man is reported after a cutting affray in which Pete Hammons was arrested shortly after the incident. Police are investigating the motive and conditions of those involved.
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Andy Whit
Pete Hammons
Dispute at Hilger Hotel Ends in Stabbing
At the Hilger House on East McKinney street a dispute between Andy Whit a former Denton county jailer and Pete Hammons led to a stabbing Whit was cut in the abdomen seven stitches required and is recovering Hammons was arrested awaiting grand jury investigation Whit had been boarding at the Hilger House with the incident occurring in the house or yard.
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Andy Whit
Denton County
Sherif Orr
Hilger House
Pete Hammons
Hilger
East McKinney Street
Hammons
Whit
Hilge
Hammon
Gas lines to reach Denton in sixty days
J R Brummett of Lone Star Gas reports pipe laying toward the Denton city line with 175 men in the ditches and 40 teams active. Gainesville crews move fast and expect pipes alongside the route within six days ready for ditchers. Denton city manager Hodge will supervise once lines reach the city edge.
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J. R. Brummett
Lone Star Gas Company
Denton
Brummet
Hodge
Gainesville
BASE BALL AT THE PICNIC
Denton Milling faces Alliance Milling at the picnic grounds Saturday afternoon with a 9 30 start. The rosters feature seasoned and veteran players from various leagues and levels, promising spirited play and rivalrous effort.
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Denton Milling Company
Allance Milling Company
Denton Mill Alliance M
E. Smith
Wil
Lacy Ad Miller
Bueck m
Wright Ed Fry
Butcher Frank Graham
Gunnels
Jim Barker
Tom Campbell
Col
Raytor Jus Bailey
C. Marchman
Ed Boyles
Jack Johns
Sdes
House approves Coosa river dam bill for fertilizer use
The House passed the Coosa river dam bill amid conservationist opposition. Southern Democrats supported the measure to enable calcium cyanamide fertilizer production by fixing atmospheric nitrogen.
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Washington
Coosa River
Senate
House
Roosevelt brands Penrose claim false in primary expense dispute
Colonel Roosevelt said Senator Penrose's assertion that George W. Perkins underwrote his primary expenses for 3 million dollars or any similar amount is a deliberate wilful falsehood, a charge he says Penrose knows to be false.
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Roosevelt
Improvements at Denton power plant cut insurance rate
Denton Water Light and Power aims to lower insurance costs by wiring the day current generator to a motor, producing power from a single engine instead of three. Additional upgrades include double mains to the square and a fire proof door between plant rooms, with full effect by mid September for steadier alternating current.
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Denton Water, Light and Power Company
Denton
Supt
Grady
Truck Growers Report Unusually Long August Veggie Run
Farmers say August production is higher and earlier than usual with all truck farmers keeping on selling fresh vegetables through the month. A grower notes this is the first August in five years with a continuous wagon run due to heavy rains.
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Chronicle
Colonel Roosevelt Denounces Senator Penrose In Wilkes Barre
Col Roosevelt launches a severe attack on Senator Penrose in Wilkes Barre asserting the senator imitates a cuttlefish by squirting ink to avoid fight. He repeats denial of any knowledge of Standard Oil contributions to the 1904 campaign.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
John D. Archbald
Senate
Standard Oil Company
Cornelius N. Bliss
Senator Penrose
Bliss
Penroge
Archhbald
Col. Roosevelt
Co. Roosevelt
Archbald
Wilkesbarre
Penrose
Roosevelt
First National Bank South Side Square Advertisement
A concise bank advertisement from First National Bank highlights customer service and consistent good banking. Signed by President W. T. Johnson and Cashier H. F. Schweer, inviting business.
New York Attorney Expects Confession Implicating Graft System
New York August 23 The district attorney expects a confession from a police official higher up that will expose a graft system and involve others.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Distri
Whitman
Lefty Louie Rosenweig Located, Suspects Sought
Associated Press reports Louis Rosenweig alias Lefty Louie has been located in a southwestern city near the Rocky mountains. Detectives have been dispatched to arrest him. the exact city is not disclosed.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Louis Rosenweig
Lefty Louie
Rocky Mountains
More Troops Ordered to Nicaragua by State Department
The state department says it will extend protection for American life and property in Nicaragua. If the Marines and bluejackets already there are not enough, more troops will be sent. It cites precedent that troops may be used abroad with congressional direction only when Americans are in danger.
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Washington
State Department
Nicaragua
Congress
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W. B. McClurkan & CO
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W. R
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Record and Chronicle
John A. Hann
Spencer Graham
Young County
Eddy County
New Mexico
Hilger Hotel
Ormé
CAS Line
Shelby Shoe Co’s
First National Bank
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W. T. Johnson
H. F. Schweer
Lefty Louis
W. A. Taliaferro
West Side Sq. Shaw
W. Shaw
J. Kunze, Prop
Denton Steam Bakery
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