Trains Meet Al Mingo Head-On
A collision on the joint Katy track at Mingo between two freight trains injured several crew members and killed livestock. Northbound engine of the 500 class struck the southbound No. 279, derailing and piling cars. engineers and crew suffered gashes, bruises, and sprains while cattle and sheep died in the wreck.
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Mingo
Woeng Aes MW
R. L. Walker
Dareang
T. L. Reynolds
D. F. Norton
W. E. Milton
Police search for second suspect in Port Worth assault
Police continue to hunt the second Black man linked to an assault and purse snatching of Mrs. Laseldma and her nephew at Fifth and Houston in Port Worth. The pursuers chased the assailants through crowds as one suspect fled, leaped from a tree, and was captured. Mrs. Laseldma remains shaken and bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Worth
Tex
W. J. Laseldma
Fifth
Houston
Sunset man arrested for assault on Dr. Evans
J. E Tucker of Sunset was arrested at sunrise charged with the Sunday night assault on Dr. J. W. Evans. Bloodhounds from Dallas traced the escape to Tucker’s home and he later admitted the attack.
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Evans
Alvord
Tex
J. E Tucker
Sunset
J. W. Evans
Dallas
Tucker
Man Shot in Family Feud Near Kennedale
W A Stead was shot while plowing in a field during a family feud near Kennedale Texas. Mrs B C Bledsoe 25 was arrested at Fort Worth for a preliminary hearing and did not deny the shooting.
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Kennedale
Tex
W. A. Stead
B. C. Bledsoe
Fort Worth
Alvord Doctor Beaten and Shot Near Sunset
Dr BR Evans a prominent Alvord Texas physician was attacked while visiting Ita Hasty near Sunset. Two men dragged him into the woods tied him, beat and choked him, shot him twice when he tried to escape, leaving a knife and hat. He is in critical condition at the Sunset hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvord
Tex
BR. L. ‘Evans
Evans Whey
Sunset Hotel
Court Rules Osteopath Licenses Required by State
The Court of Criminal Appeals holds osteopaths may practice only with a state license issued by the Texas Medical Board under a Thirtieth legislature act. In the El Paso case Dr. Tra W. Collins is affirmed, and several related appeals from Tarrant Bexar Johnson Taylor and others are reversed or remanded.
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E. W. Duke
Will Clark
Bexar
M. IL. Cooper
Johnson
Jessie Brooks
Taylor
A. Johnson
Choctaw Trusty Escapes Paris Jail
Wil Hendrick a Choctaw inmate serving life for murder from Ross Texas escaped from Paris jail by freeing prisoners and climbing out a window using a blanket rope. He had been a trusted turnkey and fled on a stolen horse with authorities in pursuit.
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Paris
Tex
Wil Hendrick
Federal
Oklahoma
Ross
Hendrix
Separation of Jurors Threatens Knight Trial Reversal
Fort Worth Texas reports that juror G W Evans fell ill during Ike Knights murder trial causing deputies to seclude him. Lawyers warn any juror separation is a fatal defect that could lead to reversal if Knight is convicted.
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Knight
Fort Worth
Tex
Ike Knight
Eq Larmona
G. W. Evans
Evan
Contest Over Mrs Patterson Estate Opens in El Paso
A probate contest for the estate of the late Mrs Millard Patterson opened in El Paso Texas with the $2 009 000 property stake. Mrs J A Papper wife of the Chamber of Commerce president and daughter of Mrs Patterson claims undue influence over the mother in the will. Judge Buckley a beneficiary and former San Antonio attorney presides as all parties are noted as prominent.
Boiler explodes in crowd in Hamlin well work site
In Hamlin Texas on June 21 a boiler used in a local well dig had a blast sending the boiler into the air and injuring workers nearby. G R White suffered minor bruises while his brother H L White reportedly sustained a leg injury.
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Hamlin
Tex
G. R. White
H. L. White
Cumberland Church Suit Ruling in Savannah Tennessee
Memphis June 21 Judge McCall disallowed a motion to set aside a decree ruling federal courts lack jurisdiction over Cumberland Presbyterian church property at Savannah. Attorney W C Caldwell represented the Cumberland Presbyterians as the action was resisted.
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Cumberland Church
Memphis
Tenn
Electrical Storm Destroys Property in Paris
A severe electrical storm hit Paris Texas late last night causing extensive property damage from high winds and heavy rain. Edgar Clark was severely injured by lightning though no deaths were reported.
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Paris
Tex
Edgar Clark
Rainstorm Hits Johnson County in Texas Cloudburst
Heavy rain drenched eastern Johnson county last night with a cloudburst reported near Keeneray. No injuries listed. Weather officials noted localized flooding possible and urged caution for motorists.
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Johnson
Cleburne, Tex
Johnson County
Keeneray
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Veg
Ten Die in South Bend Rail Collision
Ten killed and forty injured in a double electric car wreck on the Chicago Lakeshore line near South Bend Indiana in Porter county. Motorman Reed was killed after allegedly disobeying orders to wait for the westbound car. The eastbound car traveled about fifty miles per hour at impact, reducing both to massed wreckage. Rescue workers fought darkness and used lanterns and axes to free injured passengers including sleepers. Local farmers aided medical teams arriving by gasoline speeder and car.
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South Bend
Ind
Chicago, Lakeshore
Porter, County
Indiana
H. A. Wallace
George A. Reed
Reed
Gary
Wilson
Banley Town
Recue
Crawford
Whey
Katy Losses from Texas Fire Reach 250000
Denison Texas June 13 The loss estimate from the fire that destroyed the Missouri Kansas and Texas machine shops and planing mill at o clock is 250000. Much of the machinery believed salvageable. Lightning blamed and rain aided containment. William C Hertin says loss 200000. Denison fire crews and workers begin cleanup and rebuild efforts.
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Denison
Tex
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Katy
William C. Hertin
Missouri
Kansas
Mill Ang
Constable Killed In Train Robbery Shootout Near Braggs
Deputy Constable John Kirk was shot dead and Paul Williams wounded as a three man gang attempted to rob an Iron Mountain freight one mile east of Braggs Oklahoma. Conductor Ashley and Brakeman White fired, robbers fled, pursuit continues with bloodhounds.
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Muskogee
Okla
John Kirk
Paul Williams
Braggs
Ashley
White
Oklahoma Officers Discover Counterfeiters’ Dugout
Shawnee Oklahoma June 22 Federal authorities found a dugout believed to be used by a counterfeiting gang that has operated for about two years. Officials continued a manhunt for other gang members as they probe the fake coils said to have originated in the southwest.
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Shawnee
Okla
Hbeép
Austin News Briefs on Campbell Trip and McCall Death
Campbell abandons planned Crystal fishing trip and will stay in the capital all summer with brief absences. Capitol flag at half mast due to the death of John D. McCall, former state comptroller and Austin mayor. funeral at 6 p.m. today.
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Austin
Campbell
Crystal
Capital
Capitol
John D. McCall
McCall
Austin Fire Insurance Company
Aransas Pass Channel and Dock Company Chartered
The Arasas Pass Channel and Dock company Wag chartered today with a capital of $100,900. The incorporators are E. O. Burton, A.M. Dansforth and W. B. Nelson of San Antonio. The company plans to build or run a deep water channel from the Gulf to Aransas Pass and operate docks along the coast.
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Channel Company
Austin
Arasas Pass
Oriental in Suitor's Role in Sigel Murder Mystery
In New York on June 21 a dapper Chinese restaurant owner Leon Ling alias Leong Lee Lee Lim alias William L. Leon is sought after in the Elsie Sigel case. His supposed companion Chung Sin may aid inquiry as police seek how the young woman died and was placed in a trunk. Police fear the two may be heading to Vancouver via Panama.
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New York
Elsie Sigel
Leon Ling
Leong Lee Lee Lim
William L. Leon
Wm. L. Leon
Chung Sin
Vancouver
Panama
Denison Claims Champion Diversified Farmer
Denison Texas reports J. E. Passmore as the champion diversified farmer of North Texas. He cultivates sixty acres with mixed crops including peaches sweet potatoes pears cotton strawberries peanuts cabbage tomatoes and Irish potatoes. Potatoes are expected to reach market in a few days.
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Denison
Tex
Untermeyer Calls Sugar Trust a Key Target
Samuel Untermeyer, departing for Europe, accuses the Sugar Trust of chronic lawbreaking and monopoly power. He says government efforts to crack down have failed, while noting the recent settlement with American Sugar Refining and defending his client’s stance against further prosecution.
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New York
Samuel Untermeyer
Adoine Segal
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
American Sugar Refining Company
Trust
Untermeyer
Europe
Mr. Segal
Sugar Trust
Sugar Company
Congress
Congressmen Planned Hawaiian Trip For June Visit
A group of twenty seven U S Senators and Representatives will travel to Hawaii for an official excursion organized by Hawaii's delegate Prince Cupid Kalaniaapole. The Hawaii legislature has appropriated funds for the trip though full names of participants are not yet released.
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Hawaii
Washington
Hawai'an
Beng
Prince Cupid
Congress
Tyler lynching probe opens with all Smith County farmers
A special grand jury was empaneled in Judge Simmon's district court in Tyler to investigate the May 1 lynching of Jim Hodge. Only two Tyler citizens sit on the jury, the rest are farmers from Smith County. Six defendants remain jailed on the charge. more witnesses have been summoned.
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Tyler
Tex
Abbott outlines federal state trouble over Northern wheat shipments
Texas and federal authorities press adulterated soft wheat shipments from Kansas City to Lexas amid pure food law violations. Commissioner J S Abbott cites mixed hard and soft wheat as misleading buyers and notes federal seizure and pending criminal cases. Salmon adulteration also cited as a problem with Northern elevators and inspectors.
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Abbott
Austin
Texas
United States
J.S. Abbott
Kansas City
J. Abbott
Lexas
Washington hopeful on 27.5 million Harkow-Si-Chun loan
The State Department reports progress toward American participation in a 27.5 million loan for the Harkow-Si-Chun Chinese railway. European bankers in Pekin favor the New Yorkers joining. Berlin approves Washington’s approach. Negotiations with Paris and London continue as Mr. Fletcher pushes American claims amid European opposition.
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Washington
State Department
Department
Pekin
Berlin
United States
Conger
Germany
Paris
London
Ope
Fletcher
Amer
Lamp Explosion Triggers $2000 Fire in Ennis Home
An early morning lamp explosion caused a fire that destroyed the home of L. Cotbiy in Ennis Texas. The blaze damaged the structure and its contents, with estimated losses listed at $2000.
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Ennis
Tex
L. Cotbiy
Girl nearly dies after misreading gasoline can as water cooler
In Cleburne Texas on June 22 the daughter of M L winblood drank from a gasoline can mistaken for a water cooler. Prompt medical attention saved the child's life.
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Cleburne
Tex
M. L. Win
Wiild
Retail Merchants In Session At Temple
A large representation gathered in Temple Texas for the opening session of the Texas Retail Merchants association. Mayor William Ginnather delivered the welcome address as the three day sessions commence.
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Temple
Tex
Texas Retail ‘Merchants’ Association
William Ginnather
Orient Officials to Visit San Angelo for Shop Work
A communication from Orient road general manager Ickson and chief engineer Colpitis says they will arrive in San Angelo in a few days to begin work on the Orient shops.
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Orient
San Angelo
Tex
Ickson
Colpitis
Orient Road
Glowing Discounts on Toiletry Goods This Week
The advertisement promotes Colgates Toilet Water Perfumery and Soaps with discounts. Perfumery Regular 75c value at 60c Regular 50c value at 40c Regular 25c value at 20c. Dental Cream Regular 25c value at 20c. One-third to one-half off all Millinery Dept goods.
Texas Declares Fortunes Banned Under New Vagrancy Law
June 12 new vagrancy statute voids former licenses for clairvoyants and fortune tellers in Texas. The act imposes a $200 fee on fortune tellers and bans many idle and criminal classes from seeking livelihoods. Authorities in Houston misread penalties. jail terms were removed from enforcement. Senator Bailey signaled delaying income tax amendments until tariff schedules are set.
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Austin
Texas
Washington
Bailey
Senate Today
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Belg
Fort Worth Street
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Choctaw Trusty Escapes
Denton County
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A. &. Graham
Vike
Pres
MAL Bank
Denton
B. H. Deavenport
Robt. M. Barnes
Ass’t. Cashier
Austin News
Oriental
Smith County
Chance
U. S
Taylor Building
Square
Wilson Hardware Company
Denton County Home Relief Association
Petey
W. L. McCormick
Beall
Denton, Tenas
Julian Scruggs
Ladies Outfitters
Ag Engross. Ed
Thettorney Gaathe
Crockett
Harvey Marsh
Here
Rae
First National Bank
M. S. Stout
A. D. Turner
V. P
H. F. Schweer
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