Reverend Caldwell's Panama Explosion Tied to Rivalry
The explosion that demolished a news stand near a hotel during President Taft's visit was determined to stem from a business rivalry between two merchants and not from the presidential event. Rev Dr J W Caldwell, longtime Fort Worth pastor, was mentioned in a local Christmas gift note unrelated to the incident.
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J. W. Caldwell
Denton
Texas
Taylor Street Presbyterian
Fort Worth
Central $Orian Church
St McKinney Street
Bailding
Washington
Taft
National Theater
Adrianople Fort Stumbling Block in Conference
Possession of the Turkish fortress of Adrianople remains the main obstacle to peace. Compensation for Bulgaria may ease the issue, allowing Turkey to retain the fortress as the allied forces have not subdued it. The peace conference is set to meet again on Saturday.
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Associated Press Dispatch
London
Adrianople
Bulgaria
Turkey
Antitrust Suit Against Kellogg Co. Filed in Detroit
The Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Co is accused under the Sherman law in a federal petition filed by the attorney general to curb price fixing and retail control. The suit contends Kellogg limits dealer access and prevents competition by restricting retailer sales of the product.
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Associate Press Dispatch
Detroit
Mich
Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Company
Wickersham
Republic
Comany
Senate campaign fund probe to reach 1912 presidential fight
Senator Clapp plans to seek an extension of the Senate committee’s mandate to cover the 1912 presidential campaign. The effort would ask the Senate to authorize broader duties if current authority is deemed insufficient.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Campaign Fund
Clapp
Senate
Bradley murder case counsel declines bond release
Houston December 26 counsel for H M Bradley charged with the murder of his partner Wright announced he would not seek Bradley's release on bond pending trial in January Bradley maintains the death was accidental per his account.
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Associated Press
Houston
H. M. Bradley
Wright
Bradley
Aubrey Officers Net 12 Arrests Over Holiday Week
Constable Elrod and Deputy Wilson kept busy during the holiday week at Aubrey arresting twelve men on misdemeanor complaints. Three were taken Saturday, two Sunday, four Monday, and three Tuesday, with none on Christmas Day.
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Elrod
Shevi
Wilson
Aubrey
Bronco Busting Draws Crowd at Christmas Show
The bronco busting at A. OD. Turner's pasture Wednesday drew a good crowd. Riders rode one Outlaw horse and sixteen mules. Hugh Skiles suffered a sprained knee during a steer ride.
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A. OD. Turner’s
Hugh Skiles
Exchange National Bank Promotes Safety and Service
In a 1913 prospectus the Exchange National Bank invites readers planning year-end or New Year banking to consider its safety and service. It advertises resources exceeding $600,000 and claims unmatched service.
Officers and Directors Named for Bank Trustees
A list of officers and directors includes A. J. Nance as President J. R. Christal as Vice President C. Coit as Cashier E. D. Curtis as Assistant Cashier J. H. Paine Ed F. Bates Dr. J. M. Inge and A. C. Owsley as directors.
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A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
C. Coit
E. D. Curtis
Assistat
J. H. Paine
F. Bates
J. M. Inge
A. C. Owsley
W. T. Johnson
A. D. Turner
V. Pres
L. H. Schweer
Act
H. F. Schweer
W. F. Woodward
T Cash
Jack Christal
Denton Oil and Gas Company files 55 leases near city
Fifty five oil and gas leases covering 5 519 to 5 640 acres were filed Tuesday afternoon by the Denton Oil and Gas Company. The tracts lie mainly south and southeast of Denton and range from 30 to 360 acres.
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Denton Oil & Gas Company
Denton
The
Denton Oil and Gas Company
Suffragettes Near End of Long Hike
An AP dispatch from New York reports suffragettes trekking toward Albany with thirty two miles left. They will cover five miles today and continue in short marches to finish the journey.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Bee
Albany
Terrific Channel Gale Drives Vessels Ashore
A passenger steamer and two schooners were blown ashore today along the English channel as a terrific gale raged around Plymouth England.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Plymouth
England
English Channel
Ratliff Fuggitt Wedding at Krum Methodist Parsonage
William Ratliff and Miss Hettie Fuggitt of Krum were married at the Methodist parsonage on Christmas day at 4 30 p m The couple had visited the parsonage last Sunday when the Davis Sanderson ceremony was performed Rev O T Cooper officiated and S B Tabor witnessed the ceremony The couple left for their Krum home after the wedding
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Wm. Ratliff
Hettie Fugitt
Krum
O. T. Cooper
S. B. Tabor
County Clerk Receipts Set New High for Day
Cash receipts at the County Clerk's office Tuesday topped earlier totals with $78 in receipts. The previous best was $64 on Sept 9 and the next highest was over $60 set in 1907, reflecting a remarkable rise in daily intake.
Dynamite Conspiracy Case Heads to Jury in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis the dynamite conspiracy trial approaches verdict after prosecutors wrap arguments this afternoon. Federal Attorney Miller to conclude by four o clock and Judge Anderson to instruct the jury, with specific notes for some defendants. The judge emphasizes innocence for some and accountability for others, stressing the case targets officials rather than unions.
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Anderson
Associated Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Ind
Atorney Miller
Anderton
Steamfitters Feud Claims Another Life in Chicago
In Chicago James Conway a Steamfitters union official was shot and killed by Thomas Freer the union secretary. Police say the shooting stems from five years of factional disputes within the labor organization. The feud previously claimed Vincent Altman and Dutch Gentleman, who were also fatally shot.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Chicago
James Conway
Steamfitters’ Union
Thomas Freer
Vincent Altman
Langford Knocks Out McVey in Fierce Sydney Bout
Sam Langford stopped Sam McVey in the thirteenth round of a brutal heavyweight title clash in Sydney. The Associated Press reports the battle as one of the fiercest seen in Australia in years with Langford delivering the decisive knockout.
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Langford
M'Vey
Associated Press
L Dispatch
Sydney
Australia
Sam Langford
Sam McVey
Governor Wilson Shows Improvement After Grip Illness
Princeton New Jersey December 26 Governor Wilson who has been suffering from the grip is much better today though still confined indoors.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Princeton, N. J
Wilson
Lipscomb Couple Wed In Pilot Point Ceremony
Emmett Lipscomb son of Dr CL Lipscomb wed Miss Iane Stinnett at Pilot Point. The wedding party traveled to Venton and will reside at Mrs F E Piner's on Hickory Street.
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Emmett Lipscomb
CL. Lipscomb
Rome residence destroyed by February fire
The five room house owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jones on North Elm street burned Thursday morning around 11. The blaze started in the flue and, aided by a high wind, consumed the structure before firefighters could save it. Only the walls remained, with total loss of contents. Insurance on the property was $2,200, half for the house and half for the contents.
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North Elm Street
W. L. Jones
Gas explosion insurance offer advertised to homeowners
An insurance ad notes gas explosions have caused losses in some localities. It states standard fire policies do not cover this hazard but a small extra premium can provide protection. It urges readers to ask for rate quotes.
Christmas Gun Club Shoot Draws Big Crowd at Hiland Park
The Christmas day shoot at Hiland Park drew a large crowd of shooters and spectators. Clifford Witherspoon led with 22 of 25, followed by C F Witherspoon 21 and Ford Witherspoon 20 as the family showed a dominant presence in the three 25 shot frames.
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Hiland Park
Clifford Witherspoon
C. F
Dr. P. Lipscomb
Guy Witherspoon
Mk O
Ford Witherspoon
J. Edwards
Otra Cheters Witherspoon
Daring
J. McCooksi
Gaee
W. T. Johnson
Crawfort
Dr. P' Lipscome
Winns Aus Ek Pea
F Witherspoon
Eae
W. A. Tehiaferee
Aries
Daliatetra
Wilson W. T. Johnson
Yios Wettest
Horace Witherspoon
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