Grand Jury Recommends Abolishing Torture Devices in Vermont
The Houston grand jury investigating the police department returned indictments. The report denounces convict camps and recommends abolishing the pick bat and sweatbox in Vermont. Fred Kelly from California set a long jump record at twenty four feet eleven inches and won the high hurdles.
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Assocated Press Dispatch
Houston
Grand Jury
Police Department
Vermont
Fred Kelly
Calfornia
Americans Win En Games In Stockholm
Albert L. Guiterson leads an American crew to victory in Stockholm on July 12, with a performance highlighted by teamwork and marksmanship. The AP dispatch from Sweden notes the event as a successful outing for American competitors.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Albert L. Guiterson
Wilson Views Prohibition Policy Echoes From Campaign
Honey Grove July 12 Gov Colquitt spoke here saying Woodrow Wilson’s position on prohibition in press dispatches mirrors his earlier views from the campaign two years ago. The remarks tied recently to Wilson’s published stance in Tetras.
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Wilson
Med
Honey Grove
Gov. Colquitt
Woodrow Wilson
Colquitt
Bubonic Plague Reported in Port Trinidad Spain
Washington reports a bubonic plague case at Port Trinidad in Spain dated July 12. The terse dispatch notes the outbreak location but provides no details on individuals or response measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Port Trindad
Lorimer Opens Speech Attacks Opponents in Senate Fight
Senator Lorimer, under fire over the 1904 campaign fund, assailed Col Roosevelt and his critics in a charged Senate address. He denied fraud, accused opponents of conspiracy, and pledged to reveal the truth to the world. Lorimer’s friends offered no prediction as the Senate recessed for a break at 1 10 P M to allow recovery.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Lorimer
Col
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Senate
Rebels Retreat After Skirmish At Sauz
Federal troops drove insurgents from Sauz thirty miles north of Chihuahua. A small rebel force held Sauz briefly before retreating under pressure from Federal cavalry after a few shots. Skirmishing expected with Federals going forward.
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Socia Ed
Juarez
Sauz
Chihuahua
Trip to East Denton County
A Record and Chronicle representative accompanied L. T. Fox and Tom Fox to the eastern edge of the county Thursday afternoon. Farmers report corn needs rain but expect good cotton oats and wheat yields in the area. Road conditions along McKinney and Sand Hill deteriorate, while Fox & Baker thrashers hosted a supper after a 20 mile return trip in under an hour and a quarter.
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Record and Chronicle
L. T. Fox
Hi Sublett
Tom Fox
McKinney
Fox & Baker
Wallace
Child Burned Steams White After Whiskey Barrel Blast
Dell Williams, a two year old African American boy, was severely burned when a whiskey barrel exploded after a dropped match. Doctors report his skin turned white from the burns and may change as healing continues. The incident occurred Tuesday in Fort Worth.
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Hurn
Associated Press Dispatch
Fort Worth
Family Tragedy: Father Fatally Wounds Wife in Texas
In Waco on July 12 a father shot and killed his wife and wounded the two older children, George thirteen and Katherine ten, and Josephine seven, who fled to the parents’ room after three pistol shots. Family troubles are cited as the motive.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Waco
George
Katherine
Josephine Barnes
Roosevelt boom growing as Taft falters in key states
Washington July reports say Roosevelt gains strength as Taft loses support in Iowa Oklahoma and California. Democratic leaders fear Taft's candidacy may crumble by fall and Roosevelt could lead the Republican party.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Col. Roosevelt
Taft
Iowa
Oklahoma
California
Judge Lindsey Declines Prohibition Nomination
Atlantic City July 12 Judge Rey B Lindsey declined the presidential nomination on the Prohibition ticket saying he is committed to the new Progressive party The Prohibition convention spent the day in wrangling interspersed with hymns and prayers Vreil Hinshaw of Portland Oregon was elected national chairman
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Lindsey
Atlantic City
N. J
Rey B. Lindsey
New
Progressive Party
Vreil Hinshaw
Portland
Ore
Texas corporations forfeit charters in tax forfeiture wave
The Associated Press reports that over 100 Texas corporations have had their charters forfeited for failure to pay franchise taxes. Reinstatement is possible by paying 25 percent penalties by January. The largest company affected is Southwest Texas Irrigation and Development Company, capitalized at $1,590,000.
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Asociatd Press Dispatch
Austin
Texas
Wag
Southwest Texas Irrigation and Development Company
Denton Wages Swat the Fly Campaign Inread
Denton conducts a citywide Swat the Fly effort with traps and poison, catching thousands of flies daily. Officials estimate 8.32 million flies killed by summer end, projecting health benefits and inspiring broader state support. The piece notes civic pride and potential party platform ideas.
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Denton
Lvery
Additon
Texas
Denton Chamber of Commerce
National Progressive
Issimlar
Ramsey to Speak at East Side Band Concert Tonight
Judge William F Ramsey, Democratic Governor candidate, speaks tonight at 8 20 after a Roanoke band concert on the East Side of the Square. A platform and hundreds of chairs are ready on the courthouse lawn. Hon. E C Smith to introduce. Hewl arrives at 6 30. a citizen delegation meets him by car.
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William F Ramsey
Hewl
Roanoke Band
Court House
E. C. Smith
Weather Preview for New Orleans Tonight and Saturday
The forecast for New Orleans Louisiana calls for generally fair skies tonight and Saturday. Temperatures are expected to stay mild with light winds and no significant precipitation anticipated.
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Whathee
Pilot Point Ramay Club Forms For Ramsey Visit
Pilot Point July 12 The Ram sey Club organized with J. M. Pickle as chairman L. J. Martin as vice chair Jesse O D Moffitt as secretary A large reception committee was named to greet Judge Ramsey on his arrival to speak here Saturday.
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Pilot Point
Ramsey
J. M. Pickle
L. J. Martin
Jesse OD. Moffitt
Judge Ramsey
Picnic at Stover's Store Draws County Crowd
A Saturday picnic at Stovers Grove is expected to be one of the county's largest this year with many locals and nearly all candidates present. Emory C. Smith will speak for Judge Ramsey's gubernatorial bid, Colquitt interests have a speaker, and John C. Townes, a candidate for associate justice of the Supreme Court, will attend.
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Stovers’ Grove
Emory C. Smith
Ramsey
Colquitt
John C. Townes
Supreme Court
Sherman Trade Excursion Heads to Denton July 16
The Sherman Trade excursion organized by the Young Men's Business Association will visit Denton next week from 1 20 to 2 40 PM on Tuesday July 16. Delegates travel from Lewisville Garza will stop at Aubrey and Pilot Point before returning.
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Sherman
Young Men's Business Association
Wek
The
Young Mens Business Association
Wll
Denton
Lewsville
Garza
Aubrey
Pilot Point
Two More Automobiles Registered in County
Two automobiles registered in the County Clerk's office are R. S. Thomas of Aubrey with number 211 and B. L. Taylor of Denton with number 212.
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R.S. Thomas
Aubrey
B. L. Taylor
Denton
Directors: W T Jot F Sehweer and Batvey 3
Unclear OCR reads a director list including W T Jot F Sehweer L H i ey A D Batvey 3 Christal Hann PAVeON and mentions associated roles.
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W. T. Jot
Sehweer
Batvey
Christal. Hann
Paveon
Divorce suit alleges forced marriage in Tennessee
A divorce petition filed in Rutherford County District Court claims D. F. E. Raston was compelled by threats to wed Vera Scott on April 29 1909. The petition states George Scott and his son Sam threatened him, held him for three days, and he escaped to Texas.
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District Clerks Office
D. FE. Raston
Vera Scott
Rutherford County
Tenn
George Scott
Sam
Texas
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