Col Henry Exall Outlines Agricultural Progress
Col Henry Exall president of the Texas Industrial Congress spoke in the county courthouse at 10 30 Saturday to Denton county Boys and Girls agricultural club members. He urged scientific farming and ocular demonstrations to boost farmer interest, stressing national welfare rests on agricultural progress. Alvin C Owsley introduced him highlighting local stake in scientific farming.
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Texas Industrial Congress
Col
Henry Exall
Girls’ Agricultural Clubs
Denton County
Ner
Exall
Alvin C. Owsley
Senator Bailey Presides Over Archbold Impeachment Trial
Washington July 2 Senator Bailey of Texas may be asked to preside over the Archbald impeachment trial. The report notes Bailey’s potential role as presiding officer in the high profile congressional proceeding.
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Bailey
Washington
Senator Bailey
Texas
City Acquires John B Denton College For High School Use
Denton mayor Ed F Bates completes a deal turning over John B Denton College buildings and six acre campus to the city for a central high school. City investment totals about 16 379 with the school board planning to assess next years needs and provide adequate space for crowded ward schools and future growth.
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Ed F. Bates
Hts
John B. Denton College
Bates
John B. Denton
Southwestern Christian College
City High School
J. W. Beaty
Publc
Balloon Elimination Race Opens in Kansas City
Spurring weather and a northeast breeze set ideal conditions for the national elimination race to select three balloons for the James Gordon Bennett cup in Germany this fall. Eight balloons were filled for the contest with a ninth prepared. The ninth carrier will include Dr. Milo Hartman and Miss Violet Davis of Kansas City who plan to marry in the basket before ascent.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Kansas City
United States
James Gordon Bennett
Germany
Milo Hartman
Violet Davis
Dr. Hartman
Senate approves excise tax bill after House amendment
Washington observers report the Senate passed the House special excise tax bill by 37 to 18 after an insurgent Republican amendment. The amended bill is said to be unacceptable to the House.
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Washington
Senate
House
Graft charges hit Detroit aldermen and officials
Eight Detroit Common Council members and the secretary were arrested on bribe and conspiracy charges over votes on a measure affecting city property now transferred to the Wabash Railway. Authorities say about $3,700 moved in sums from $100 to $1,000, with one alderman known as Honest Tom Gillilan admitting to a $1,000 payoff.
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Detroit
Mich
Common Council Committeees
Wabash Railway
Tom’’ Gillilan
Senate OKs excise tax bill with amendments
The Senate approved the House excise tax bill 87 to 18 after adopting two amendments. One repeals reciprocity and the other creates a tariff commission, sending the measure toward final action.
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Washington
Senate
Democratic fund drives in Denton county progress
The article reports small contributions to the Wilson-Marshal National campaign fund from Denton county Democrats with a $1 limit per donor. J R Swenson of the Normal faculty and W E Mountain of Pilot Point each gave $1, and the Record and Chronicle list a $1 contribution as part of the local effort to support the democracy amid big business exclusion.
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J. R. Swenson
Normal
W. E. Mountain
Denton County
Record and Chronicle
Mountain
Swenson
Ck Ghee
Dallas Officer Shot Down In Arrest Attempt
Mounted Police Officer T. A. Tedford was seriously wounded and may die after being shot three times while trying to arrest Leonard Potts, a Negro, following a prior altercation. Potts fled the scene. Tedford’s condition was uncertain but believed to be improving.
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Dallas
T. A. Tedford
Leonard Potts
Potts
Tedford
Morris Spoonts Dies After Kidney Operation
Morris A. Spoonts of Fort Worth died in a Baltimore hospital after an unsuccessful kidney operation. He was a member of the law firm Spoonts Thompson and Barwise.
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Baltimore
Morris A. Spoonts
Fort Worth
Spoonts, Thompson and Barwise
Indications for Heavy Vote Today Across Counties
Ramsey headquarters claim they will carry 185 counties and win by 50 000. Osquitt Manager predicts overwhelming victory. Few crop harvest reports affect polls. Sanderson Nueces County sees 40 percent turnout. Bitter factional fight between two county tickets in Nueces. State rangers and deputies kept order. Good Government League offered large rewards for vote buying. No disorders reported so far.
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Ramsey
Osquitt Manager
Sanderson
Terrell County
Rio Grande
Nueces Couny
Cathy
Wright
Good Government League of
Nueces County
Dallas sees heavy turnout in state election
Reports from across Texas indicate a heavy morning vote with ballots counted soon after being cast in several locales. The wires report a strong turnout as polling progresses statewide.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Dallas
Confident Claims Ahead of Texas Primary Result
Dallas July 26. Ramsey supporters predict a landslide in Saturday's primary. Judge W F Ramsey is expected to win the governorship with at least 50 000 majority and possibly 75 000 if Republicans and black voters stay out. Ramsey allies anticipate carrying 185 of 248 counties, with strong South and Southwest margins.
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Dalas
Ramsey
W. F. Ramsey
Texas
Judge Ramsey
Waco
Colqutt
Ramseyy
Wse
Richard Mays
Amarillo Violator Killed by Deputies in Battle
In Amarillo July 27 deputies Nolan and Bolton shot and killed David Campbell during a gun battle in the rear of Union Lt.2 at 01 Catniy Hour FEU. Campbell, a former railroad conductor, had a local option law conviction and faced multiple indictments. He allegedly fired on the officers who returned fire, killing him instantly. he leaves a widow and five children.
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Amarillo
Nolan
Bolton
Union
Catniy Hour
David ‘Campbell
Vsampbell
Campbell
Reduction of 30c on sugar tariff is probable
Washington, July 27 The sugar schedule tariff debate opened in the Senate with Republican leaders making concessions to progressives. A compromise on 1.60 dollars per 100 pounds for refined sugar is suggested, down from 1.90. Senator Lodge accused refiners of fighting beet sugar and urged relief for Louisiana cane sugar growers affected by floods.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Senate
Lodge
Humanity
Louisiana
Mississippi
Bank Directors Named in Local Financial Report
W T Johnson H F Schweer L H Schweer J Wilson A D Turner L Bailey J C Chriatal and Jno A are listed as bank directors in a local financial report. The document enumerates board members and suggests oversight roles for the institution in the community.
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W. T. Johnson
H F. Schweer
L. H. Schweer
J. &. Wilson
A. D. Turner
L. Bailey
J. C. Chriatal
Jno. A
Colquitt Seen Winning Texas Primaries in Strong Show
An Austin based bulletin reports overwhelming support for Gov. Colquitt across Texas precicts for Saturday's primaries. It cites reports from every section, praising his law enforcement and development efforts and predicting a large victory. It also claims 40,000 vote majorities for J. L. Aston for Treasurer and Morris Sheppard for Senator.
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Gov. Colqutt
Gov. Colquitt
J. L. Aston
Morris Sheppard
Wilson Returns Home After Acceptance Speech
Gov Wilson arrived in Seagirt New Jersey on July 27 after delivering his acceptance speech. He spoke to supporters before returning to the capital to prepare for his upcoming administration.
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Wilson
Seagirt
N. J
Fire destroys Brewer hotel near Anarene traps three injured
Associated Press dispatch from Wichita Falls reports that July 27 a fire at the Brewer hotel in the Anarene oil field killed Jim Fuery of Salem West Virginia and left Ed Pardhurst fatally burned while Frosty Ford sustained serious burns.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Wichita Falls
Jim Fuery
Salem
W. Va
Ed Pardhurst
Ford
Brewer
Anarene
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