President Owsley elected fourth time at chamber meeting
The Chamber of Commerce held its first rectorate meeting with strong attendance. Alvin Owsley was re elected president for a fourth consecutive year with C F Witherspoon as vice president and J C Coit as treasurer. Directors stepped into committees to ensure regular attendance. A plan to install a double main from the city power plant aims to lower insurance rates and reduce service interruptions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alvn
Owsley
John & Senmitz
John A. Hann
F. Withespoon
F. Vans
Joe L. Blewett
Lipscomb, Jr
Long
R. P. Lomax
J. C. Colt
W. 2. Johnson
Alvin ©. Owsley
C.F. Witherspoon
J.C. Coit
Johnson
Omax
Blewett
Schmitz
Local Candidates Draw Mixed Reception From Voters
A county slate of candidates faced a small Monday crowd described as fresh faces mingling with supporters. Voter turnout appeared lackluster but the gathering showed some approval from attendees, with observers noting a cautiously positive reception toward the candidates.
February Blizzard Exceeds Weather Bureau Forecast
The February blizzard moved through with temperatures 10 degrees above expected. Ground conditions shifted from Januarys protective compactness to soft soil on porots and dry top.
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Salon
Whch
Weather Bureau
Fort Worth Church Burns Destroyed By Early Sunday Fire
A Fort Worth First Baptist Church was destroyed by an early Sunday fire with about 90000 dollars in losses and 25000 dollars in insurance. The fire is believed incendiary and the pastor Rev J Frank Smith’s home also caught fire as the church burned. An earlier arson attempt caused 100000 dollars in damage but repairs had just been completed. A separate incident saw shots fired at Rev Norris with the bullet narrowly missing.
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First Baptist
Fort Worth
J. Franksmith
Evishd
Whch
Norris
Bulle
Churena
Sweeping changes to normal college curriculum announced
The State Normal Board approved new entrance rules and five distinct courses for teacher training. A sub-freshman class will aid entrants lacking tenth grade work, with full four year degrees phased in by 1914. First grade state certificates may still admit holders to junior status.
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Normal College
Bruce
Lateraturday
Record and Chronicle
Colege
Texas State Normals
Ih State
Austin
Whcc
Agricul’ural
Industral Arts
Young Man Hailed For Saving Habit At Bank Job Interview
A wholesale house interviewer asks for a bank book and approves the applicant after noting regular small deposits. The manager praises saving discipline and says he hires men who save. The bank invites every young man in the community to open an account.
First Witness Testifies in Sneed Murder Trial
Fort Worth dispatch reports traveling salesman B M Cherry testified he saw J B Sneed shoot A G Boyce Sr in a hotel lobby. He described Boyce rising and falling as Sneed fired, with Sneed later arrested. Jury list and Saturday completion noted. Ed Cobb of Wichita Falls also testified.
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Associacd Press Dispatch
Fort Worth
J. B. Saved
A. G. Poyce
Seventeenth District Court
Sneed
Guity
M. Cherry
I¢6
Boyce
Sneeds
Wichita Falls
Ed Cobb
Ed Throckmoron
A. G. Boyce, Jr
Snee
Tes
J. Hugtera
John Istes
A. A. Philips
W. W. Campton
A. Milla‘ney
No New Cases Reported in Pilot Point Area
Justin and I.Pilot Point report no new meningitis cases. The remaining patient, Justin, improves with hopes for full recovery. Schools in Pilot Point and nearby towns suspend, and the county health officer returns to quarantine infected houses.
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Justin
I.pilot Pont
O. S. Summers
Pilot Point
Plot Point
Justn
Orozco Named Governor Amid Rebellion in Chihuahua
Riots flare as General Orozco assumes governorship to restore peace in Chihuahua. Opposition and troops clash in the region, with authorities promising decisive action to quell unrest and stabilize the state.
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Orozoc
Troop Riots Resurrected in Chihuahua Front
Associated Press dispatch from El Paso reports resumed rioting among American troops in Chihuahua. Conditions worsen as General Orozco is expected to be named governor, with refugees returning to Juarez and several stragglers from the Orozco troop train arriving yesterday morning.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Chihuahua
Orozoco
Rom Juarez
Orozoce
Juarez
Murder and arson claim in Oklahoma triple homicide
In Delaware Oklahoma on February 5 a man, Harvey Hurst, his wife, and Elsie Adams were found murdered and the house burned. All victims had head wounds. Mrs Hurst was near term, and the suspect is a young man who dated Miss Adams.
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Delaware
Harvey Hurst
Wie
Elsie Adams
Limited National Guard Detachment to Border Likely
A dispatch reports commanders at El Paso and other posts ordered to readiness for mobilization. Likely only one infantry segment with a cavalry troop and field artillery battalion will join Department of Texas troops unless the situation worsens and Americans in Mexico are endangered. Messages from American reps in Southern Mexico indicate a deteriorating situation.
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Associa Eq Press
Washington
el Paso
Mexico
Department of Texas
Advocs
Juarez
Amercan
Mexco
Italian transports sunk off Susa Taormina and Tobruk
Three Italian transports are reported to have foundered off Susa Taormina and Tobruk, signaling a naval loss in the Mediterranean theater as of February 5.
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Associated Press Dispatch
London
Susa Taormina
Tobruk
Fire destroys $70,000 in Shreveport losses
A large Sunday blaze in Shreveport caused about $75,000 in fire loss destroying twenty six buildings including eight business houses and several residences.
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Shreveport
Eght
Unclear Northeastern Republic Quiescent Report
All is reported quiet throughout the northeastern portion of the republic as of February 5, according to local dispatches from Laredo.
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Laredo
The
Republic
Weather forecast for New Orleans fair and warmer
In New Orleans Louisiana the forecast calls for tonight and Tuesday fair conditions with rising temperatures. Strong high pressure trends bring milder weather and light upper circulation.
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New Orleans
Niagara Ice Gorge Breaks Drowning Three at Falls Scene
The Niagara river ice gorge broke free at noon Sunday, sending a bridge of ice downstream. Three people believed to be Mr and Mrs Elaridge Santon of Toronto and Burrell Heacock of Cleveland drowned after rushing to rescue others. Four others escaped as crowds gathered.
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Niagara River
Catara
Th. Falls
Elaridge Santon
Toronto Can
Burrell Heacock
Cleveland
Romasace Ends in Death by Own Action
Frederick Noble and Mrs Walter lr Suydam former wife of a New York millionaire killed themselves in a New York apartment house on Sunday.
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Romasace
Frederick Noble
Walter Lr
Suydam
New York
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Summers
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Oklahoma
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Taliaferro's Bicycle Store
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Beyett Bros. Shoe Store
Beyett Brothers’ Shoe Store
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W. B. McClurkan
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