Colquitt Campaign Plans Discussed At Austin Meeting
A gathering of J Sheb Williams Louis J Wortham Senator Qu Watson and R M Johnston friends of Gov Colquitt met in Austin Friday to discuss campaign strategies Williams chair of the State Democratic Executive Committee said he would call a committee meeting likely in Fort Worth during searches to organize the state effort. Two city prisoners burned their way out of Fort Worth City Jail and escaped prompting arrests of two men linked to a Fort Worth store robbery and a Dallas resident boy James Matthews.
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J. Sheb Williams
Louis J. Wortham
QU. Watson
R. M. Johnston
Gov. Colquitt
Austin
Mr. Williams
Democratic Executive Committee
Fort Worth
EL Paso
James Matthews
Matthews
Dallas
Watterson Responds On Campaign Fundraising Authorization
Watterson states he had authorization from Governor Wilson to raise funds for his campaign. The claim centers on official approval and political fundraising activities.
Watterson claims proof of Wilson campaign funds
Washington dispatch says Col Henry Watterson challenges Governor Wilson over authorization to raise money for his campaign. Senator Tillman urges publication of proofs while Wilson’s aides deny any such request. The dispute centers on Harvey, Ryan and fundraising efforts linked to Wilson’s team.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Henry Watterson
Tillman- Waterson-Harvey-Wilson
Tillman
Wilson
Col. Harvey
Harvey
Thos
F. Ryan Vna
Govenor
Watterson
Col. Watterson
Henrys Watterson
Ryan
Thomas F Ryan
Gov. Wilson
New York
Guv Wilson
Col. Watterson Way
Gov Wilson declines to discuss Watterson Tillman controversy
Boston January 27 Governor Wilson refused to talk about the Watterson Tillman controversy. Associated Press dispatch notes the central figure avoided comment as the story develops.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Boston
Wison
Gaby Deslys Agent Denies Marriage Report
The agent for Gaby Deslys says she is not married, countering circulating reports from London datelined January 27.
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Gaby
Associated Press Dispatch
London
Gaby Deslys
He Got The Job
A young man seeking work at a wholesale house is asked about a bank account. After showing his bank book and its steady savings, the manager notes the candidate’s saving habit and vows to hire those who save. The piece invites local youths to open bank accounts.
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Dan le
Directorate reshuffle as Chamber of Commerce names new directors
A large turnover occurred as many changes were made in the directorate and most of the chamber of commerce directors chosen Friday night are new.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Denton Chamber to Elect New Directors at Open Meet
Enthusiasm high but attendance small at annual meeting. Eleven directors chosen for the new year include F. Witherspoon Alvin Owsley J. Schmitz J. Hann R. Lomax and others. Open session planned for Monday night to discuss program and elect officers.
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Joen. Blewett
V.epresident
Denton County National Bank. Co. F. Witherspoo
C. F. Witherspoon & Sons
Alvin C. Owsley
Owsley & Sullivan
John B. Schmitz
John A. Hann
Wilson-Hann
Chamber of Commerce
Tuarscay Aleriien
Credii Cardon
Denton
Out
Club
Ctizen
Owsley
J. N. Rayzor
Rayzor
Manchu Official Injured by Bomb in Peking
Gen. Liang Pi, a Manchu official, was wounded in an early morning bombing in Tien Tsin Peking. The assailant was killed by the blast. the general suffered a broken leg requiring amputation of one limb.
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Lang PI
Tien Tsin
Associated Press
Peking
China
Liang Pi
Attempt to assassinate Gen Chang Huai Chi fails
An assault in Tien Tsin on January 27 attempted to kill Brigadier General Chang Huai Chi. The attacker threw two bombs wrecking the General's carriage and firing a revolver from inside the barricaded carriage before being captured by nearby troops.
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Chang Huai Chi
Associated Press
Tien Tsin
Chang Huai Chich Faleq
Sun Yat Sen Issues Ultimatum for Manchu Abdication
A cable to the Chinese Free Press reports Sun Yat Sen has issued an ultimatum demanding the Manchu throne abdicate by the morning of January 29 and warning that an attack on the capital will follow if not complied.
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Sun Yat Sen
Associated Press Dispatch
San Francisco
Armisti Ce Enas
Chinese Free Press
McKinney Murder Trial Completes Evidence Phase
The Fort Worth case against Zack McKinney closed evidence Friday afternoon. A six hour argument began Saturday morning with the defense asserting McKinney’s lack of brightness as part of its theory.
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Zack McKinney
Fort Worth
McKinney
Weather report for New Orleans unsettled with rain and cold
Unsettled forecast for New Orleans with local rains tonight and Sunday. Colder conditions expected Sunday with a drop in temperatures.
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Orleans
France Indignant After Vessel Capture and Shelling
Paris reports Italy seized the Tarignane and shelled barges as they unloaded steamers. The incident stirred strong indignation in France.
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France
Associated Press Dispatch
Paris
Semi-Official Note Says Tavignane Seized Outside French Waters
A semi official note issued from Rome states that the Tavignane was seized outside of French waters. The note emphasizes the location of the seizure and implies extra territorial action. No further details on the authorities or circumstances are provided in the brief dispatch.
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Associated Press
Rome
Italian torpedo boats release Tavignane after seizure
The French passenger steamer Tavignane, seized by Italian torpedo boats off Tunis and held overnight, has been released. The vessel had been captured near the port of Tunis prior to the release in Rome.
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Italy
Tunisian
Associated Press
Rome
B Ban
Tunis
Morse Leaves Hospital After Two Years
Chas W Morse, the banker with a Taft commutation, was discharged from Fort McPherson hospital and moved downtown as the first time in over two years he was out from government oversight.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Atlanta
Chas, W. Morse
Taft
Fort McPherson Hospital
Talking About Us A bank that cares for customers in 1912
A customer praises a bank for treating customers well even when funds are low. The ad contrasts banks and urges readers to choose this bank in 1912, claiming a specialty in taking care of customers.
McClurkan and Blewett Named Officials
W. B. McClurkan is identified as president with Joe L. Blewett serving as vice president in the documented leadership lineup.
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Joe L. Blewett
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