Senior Class Claims a Second Triumph
The Oratorical contest drew a large audience in the High School auditorium as four class representatives competed. Paul Baker won the gold medal, Wynne Wooley received the $16 prize, Colonel Rayzor earned the $5 award, and Harold Young took the $2.56 prize. Judges were Profs. Allen, Stilwell, and Adkisson with Supt Carlisle presiding.
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Schol
Susan Cobb
Ms. Cobb
Rita Wilkerson
Harold Young
Clase
Wynne Wooley
Rayzor
Paul Baker
Panama Canal
C Sharp Club
Profs. Allen
Stilwell
Adkisson
College of Industrial Arts
Carlisle
Exchange Bank
Colonel Rayzor
Denton Milling Co
Raley & Co. Drug Store
Henry presses money probe in House on financial mafia
Representative Henry of Texas delivered a fiery House speech attacking the Wall Street money poser and urging a deep inquiry into the alleged financial mafia. He questioned the depth of villainy before revising currency laws and urged probing the hidden and mysterious side before embracing the Alrich plan.
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Henry
Texas
Wall Steel Money Poser
Hiatkh
Mesisods
Insured Against Burglary in Fidelity and Casualty Co
Insured against burglary by the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York with Burns and Pinkerton Agencies safeguarding. Directors include A. J. Nance, Ed Bates, Dr J. M. Inge, A. G. C. Owlsley, J. C. Coit, J. H. Paine, J. R. Christal.
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Fidelity and Casualty Company of
New York
Burns
Pinkerton
A. J. Nance
F. Bates
J. M. Inge
A. GC. Owsley
J. C. Coit
J. H. Paine
J. R. Christal
Motto Safety and Service From Your Bank
Slogan promises safety and reliable service for bank customers. It emphasizes trust in protection of funds and confident handling of accounts. The message urges reliance on the bank's safety measures and responsive service.
Sugar Trust Existence Confirmed by House Committee
Washington Feb 17 The Hardwick Sugar Trust investigating committee reports the sugar monopoly exists and controls about 62.39 percent of the business. Members of both parties sign the document and urge action by the standing House committee as to remedies. The panel says prices are kept above reasonable rates and that the trust violates Sherman law.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Hardwick Sugar Trust
House
Sugar Trust Exisis
Commttee
Henry Boyce on Stand Again Today in Sneed Trial
Henry Boyce resumes testimony in the Sneed trial with cross examination focused on alibi and elopement claims. He denies stating his father did not know where Al Boyce was from the elopement until December 15.
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Associated Presse Dispatch
Fort Worth
Henry Boyce
Sneed
al Boogee
Agan
Jurdi W. C Strong
J. H. Boyce
Dalhart
al Boyce
Plans for eighth session of college summer school
The College of Industrial Arts prepares an eighth summer session with Mrs Ella Little of Temple as primary work instructor and Prof M L returning from leave to teach educational courses. Three agriculture courses will be offered to teachers, promising strong credit toward the college diploma. The session opens June 4.
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College of Industrial Arts
Ella Little
Temple
M. L
Ainsworth Placed on Retired List After 37 Years Service
Adjutant General Ainsworth, relieved of command by President Taft, was Friday placed on the retired list upon his own application. Taft approved the move because of Ainsworths thirty seven years of service, barring any court martial. Johnson sends many messages across Texas supporting his U S Senate candidacy.
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Ainsworth
Taft
Aingsworth
Johnson
Cone Johnson
Texas
U S. Senate
Thrifties Urge Saving For Rainy Days
The piece urges steady money flow and banking savings at thrifties to ensure funds are reachable in emergencies. It promotes preparedness for rainy days and the security of surplus money with the thrifties now for future pleasure and peace of mind.
Dictagraph Used in Dynamite Cases Reported
In Indianapolis on February 17 the government used a dictagraph in the office of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers to record conversations between Frank M. Ryan, union president, and others linked to dynamite cases. The device was attached to the end of Ryan's drawer and was removed today.
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Associated Pres. Dispatch
Indianapolis
Ind
International Associat
Frank M. Ryan
Ryan
Mrs. Streight Acquitted in Second Murder Trial
Mrs Minnie Lee Streight was found not guilty of murdering her husband Editor T E Streight at McGregor in June 1910. She had claimed self defense and was sentenced to life in November 1910 in Waco. The Court of Criminal Appeals granted a new trial, leading to today’s acquittal in Gatesville.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Gatesville
Minnie Lee Sttreight
Streight
T. E. Sreight
McGregor
Waco
Court of Crimial Appeas
War Department panel weighs Wood Ainsworth clash probe
The House expenditures committee contemplates investigating the Wood Ainsworth controversy despite Ainsworth's retirement yesterday. A decision on the probe is expected to be reached by Monday.
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Associated Press Disputch
Washington
House War Department Expenditures Committee
Texas Immigration Battle Shapes House Debate
Representative from Texas advances a proposal to restrict immigration by creating a literary bar. The plan faces scrutiny as it moves through theHouse immigration committee in Washington on February 17.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Representat Ve Des of
Texas
Weather Outlook for New Orleans
Tonight and Sunday generally fair conditions prevail over New Orleans Louisiana with no precipitation expected and mild temperatures in the forecast.
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Eee & He
New Orleans
La Marca Se Straight Candy and Cigars Sale
Saturday special offers La Marca cigars described as high grade with selected filler and wrapper. The product is advertised at 3 for 25 cents and claimed to be worth more than price in its class. Sale limited to Saturdays with quantity and occasional weekday availability.
Return of cotton tax money sought
Sul Ross Camp No. 129 Ex-Confederate Veterans of Denton passes a resolution asking Congress to refund about 60 million dollars unlawfully collected as postwar cotton tax. The plea targets relief for elderly veterans and families who toiled after the war, urging repayment with no interest. The resolution was sent to the district congressman and both U S senators.
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Sul Ross Camp
United States
Sul Ross Camp No. 129
Denton
Treasury
South
Congress
Tragic House Fire Claims Bascom Children In Palestine
In Palestine on February 17 a blaze trapped two Bascom children on the second floor of the Bascom home. Katie May ten and Leroy thirteen died. Their father T A Bascom machinist was severely burned while trying to rescue them. Elder brother Arthur was overcome by smoke.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Palestine
T. A. Bascom
G.N
Machinst
Bascom
Katie May
Leroy
Arthur
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Ah “Jomey Trust
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Mes
Topen
Bank
Con. Veimortuns
Way
Texan World Bar Tutor
O. M. Curtis
Easiol
Ser Tate
Tee Soamsiug
City
Denton Trust Company
Sul Ros
U.C. V
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R. R. Anderson G
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McMath
Taliaferro’s Seed Store
North Side Square
J. Kunze, Prop
Denton Steam Bakery
McGehee & Clement
Florsheim
Beyett Brothers’ Shoe Store
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