Fort Worth man killed over fifty cents on a train
Floyd Autrey of Fort Worth was killed on a Fort Worth and Denver train near Clarendon over the fifty cents he had admitted possessing. His cousin Fred Garrett recounts that the murderer entered the car asked for money to tip the brakeman and shot Autrey twice after a brief exchange. Miller, the alleged killer, jumped from the car at Glees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Floyd Autrey
Denver
Clarendon
Fred Garrett
Garrett
Autrey
Miller
Aye Miller
Gles
Tragic Oklahoma Shooting Leaves 14 Year Old Dead
In Enid Oklahoma on March 22 a 14 year old boy, John Matterek, was shot and killed by 14 year old Ed Rising twenty miles north of Enid. Rising fired after Matterek raised his head too soon, striking the top of Matterek head. The incident occurred as they crouched to shoot, ending in instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid, Okla
Crouch
John Matterek
Ed Rising
Here
Rising
Matterek
Foley’s Oring Laxative Saved Child’s Life
A Wisconsin parent reports a three year old boy suffered severe constipation and fever until two doses of Foley's Oring Laxative were given. The next day the fever disappeared and the child recovered completely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. Wolkush, Casimer
Wis Garrison & Kimmins
Grand Jury Convenes as Heavy Docket Faces Spring Term
Caldwell County grand jury meets in Lockhart with T. A. Brown of Luling as foreman. The session opens before Judge Moore and the criminal docket is notably heavy for the spring term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell CO. Grand Jury
Lockhart
Tex
T. A. Brown
Luling
Moore
Capudine Headache Relief Ad
For Headache flic ks Capudine relieves colds heat stomach and nervous troubles. Liquid pleasant to take acts immediately. Try it. 19c 25c and sold at drug stores.
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Capudine
Dru
Texas League Schedule Changes Move Meeting to Houston
The Texas league schedule committee announces a meeting in Houston next Thursday to arrange playing dates. Chairman Kopperi yields to the others and cancels the Dallas meeting set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Kopperi
Dallas
Miller Under Arrest in Train Shooting Near Clarendon
Sheriff reports O R Miller arrested at Claude after claiming Miller participated in a train shooting near Clarendon that killed Fred Autrey and another man. Brakeman Scully identifies Miller after ejecting him multiple times on the Fort Worth and Denver line. A bloody hat and coat near the Este line bridge place the dead man on the same car.
Political maneuver delays bill awaiting new speaker
The executive noted a bill’s delayed action dependent on choosing a Speaker. He stated approval would hinge on the chair occupant's alignment with the bill. He praised Standifer as a fine man and endorsed Speaker Marshall's suitability. Nineteen other bills also gained approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standifer
Marshall
Senate to visit Uvalde for interurban inauguration
The Texas Senate accepted an invitation to visit Uvalde next Thursday for the inauguration of the new interurban. Debate on the health board bill proceeded to section six with likely contest over railroad transportation for members led by Senator Terrell of Rowlette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvalde
Austin
Senate
Health Board
Terrell
Rowtle
Bank guaranty bill favorably reported in House
The House committee on banks and banking at 1 o clock today reported favorably the bank guaranty bill by Baker of Hood Cureton Jennings and Marshall. A motion will be made this afternoon that the bill be not printed since it was printed during the regular session and discussion may begin in the House this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Austin
House
Baker
Hood, Cureton, Jennings and Marshall
Two Bills Await Governor’s Decision on Texas Merger and Alcohol Sales
Austin notes two more bills on Governor’s desk awaiting action. One authorizes wholesale druggists in dry areas to sell alcohol to retailers, the other permits merger of Wichita Falls railways. If vetoed, the merger bill would die since no special session could revive it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Wichita Falls
Santa Fe
East Texas
Penitentiary Investigation Sparks Governor Kennedy Rift
In Austin March 22 the governor’s delay on the penitentiary investigation bill after the Speaker election triggers a Kennedy statement. Kennedy, ill in a local hotel, says he joined the dissolution of House committees in good faith and will vote against venue bills for officials, remains opposed to the nine juror bill, and supports the bank guaranty measure per local orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Kenney
Kennedy
Standifer
Elliott
House
Marshall
A Tempestuous Week in the Austin House
March 22 reports a tempestuous week ahead as the Texas House enters a three handed struggle with insurgents aided by the Speaker against the administration. Reinforcements tilt the balance as the conflict escalates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Contested Legislative Scene Amid Debated Bills
The article describes tense debate over the bank deposit guaranty bill and governor's platform demands. It notes telegrams urging passage of the appropriation bill, Governor’s measures like the defer and full rendition bills, county courts, and committee reshuffles that sparked Kennedy supporters’ anger. The Senate contemplates sine die adjournment on April 5 while the body weighs the board of health bill and Speaker Marshall reshapes committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal
Alago
Whicch
Marshall
Senate
Board of Health
House
Kennedy
Standifer
Liverpool and New York markets steady as census shows cotton on hand
Census report shows over five million bales on hand. prices mixed with Liverpool and New York edges down. May June futures around 4.48 4.92 with spots 4.95. New Orleans Yeast Yeast report little change. Fort Worth livestock receipts note cattle 3,700 hogs 5,000 with steers 5.20 tops and hogs 6.75 tops.
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New York
Fort Worth
Greenville Man Killed in Runaway Near Albany
Albany Tex March 22 Frank Coleman of Greenville was killed in a runaway north of here this morning. He had come to buy horses through the country. He was thrown on his head and his neck was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Tex
Frank Coleman
Greenville
Senatorial Election Technicalities Stir Austin Debate
In Austin on March 22 ex Senator Thomas seeks re election to the seat from which he was expelled. Officials note the Governor's proclamation was issued after the March 13 posting deadline, raising questions about legal notice. The Senate may ignore irregularities and decide seating after the special election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Thomas
Senate
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone not a monopoly say officials
Officials argue the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company is not a monopoly, noting extensive independent line owners and widespread interconnections. They cite about six hundred owners with 17 000 miles of poles and 50 000 miles of toll circuits serving 50 010 stations, showing mutual, long standing relations and daily connection contracts.
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Sothwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Southwestern Company
Coopers Bonded for Murder Case Freed in Nashville
Col D B Cooper and Robin J Cooper jailed for second degree murder in the Carmack case posted bonds totaling nearly 2.5 million. Judge Bradford set 25 000 each but abundant local backing flooded the bonds. The pair left jail after signing, Col Cooper living with Mrs Burch and Robin returning to his uncle J C Bradford.
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Nashville
Tenn
Col
D. B
Robin J. Cooper
E. W. Carmack
J. C. Bradford
Plers Oith Criminal Court
Coopers
Col. Cooper
Mrs. Burch
Robin
Eliot to Be Reid's Successor as U S Ambassador
President Taft plans to offer the United States ambassador post to former President Eliot of Harvard University. The formal offer will follow his Washington visit for the Washington Harvard Alumni Association event. Acceptance uncertain. both Taft and Knox view Eliot as the ideal man for the court of St James.
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Elliot
Reid
Washington
Taft
United States
Court of St. James
Eliot
Harvard University
Washington-Harvard Alumni Association
Knox
Sam Reid
Mrs Burns Addresses Denton Maccabees Audience
Mrs Francis E Burns, grand commander of the Maccabees, spoke at the county courthouse in Denton on Friday and Saturday nights to a packed crowd. She described lodge activities and accomplishments during her tenure and departed Sunday morning for Fort Worth to visit the order there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Burns
The
Maccabes
Denton
Court House
County Court Room
Lodge
Order
Doan's Kidney Pills Tells Denton Testimonial
A Denton Texas resident J H Tennis reports relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from J F Raley Co. He suffered kidney ache backache dizziness and urinary issues prior to treatment. He says he can work again and feels years younger. Doan's Kidney Pills priced 60 cents are sold nationwide via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Dean
Denton
J. H. Tennis
E. McKinney St
Texas
J. F. Raley & Co
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Census shows 5 253 663 bales on hand March 1
Census report on cotton on hand issued today shows 5 253 663 bales held on March 1. Hicks' Capuchine cures many headaches and stomach troubles in travel or female ailments. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Liverpool
Washington
Denton Texas Dead Letter List March 21 1909
The Denton post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending March 21 1909 with a note that letters not collected will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington on April 4. Includes ladies and gentlemen lists with names such as Mrs Hattie Williams Miss Edna Howe Miss Mamie Howe and others and states a one cent charge for each advertised letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas
Washington
Farmers plant corn and report good stand in NAVO
NAVO March 18 farmers are finishing corn planting and expect a good stand. Recent rain left moisture for current needs but another shower is hoped. Wheat and oats grow well and cultivation is ahead. Several families report sick children while Zion school closed on the 17th. The Prosper circuit held a second quarterly conference with a sizable congregation and a dinner on the ground. Sid Duncan the mail carrier is ill. Bertran has an appointment to McKinnes.
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Navo
N. A. Button
Tom Taylor
H. S. Davis
Zion
Prosper Circuit
Sid Duncan
Bertran
Anne
McKin
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Jim Goode
Ball
T. G. Paschall
R. T. Yerby
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T. M. Braird
R. Ledbetter
W.L. Foreman
ED Key
W.F. Egan
Clarence
E. Scruggs
T. M. Jones
W. B. McClurkan
W J. Lacy
R. B. Rich
Joe L. Mercer
Lawt and Poune
W. P. Riney
Whitesboro
J. T. Smith
Pilot Point
Black
Tan
Whit
W. F. Kirkpatrick
1. A. College
Herbert Ziezler
Denton Steam Laundry
M. M
W. L. Jones
Schmitz’ Store
Haskell County
Rairoad
Egan & Chandler
Denton County
L. A. Stroud
Hereford
North Elm
Donnhower
W. D. Birdsong
A. R. McGintie
Wiley Smith
Postoffice
M. EB. Myers
Springside Dairy Farm
Preach Rayzor
Imo
People's Home Telephone CO
D. E. Bunch
BE. G. McLaughlin
J. C. Guy's Drug Store
Une
O. M. Curtis
R. R. Turner
West Oak St
J. W. Fralin
South Side Equate
P. Lipscomb
Jake Johnson
Hester
Lester & Brownlow
Old Roark Barn
North Locust Street
Strickland &Pinckley
Fred Moore
McGinnis
McKinney Street
Lu. Bailey
West Hickory Street
John W. Skiles
Soif ccc Kc
New Orleans
P. m. Yeast
S. W. T. & T. Company
Sita
Farmers’ Implement & Vehicle Co
Mrs. Burns
Cher
Katy Flyer
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
Blanks
Denton County National Bank
Good Bath
R. M. Mitchell
R. L. Horton
Hamilton & Yeatts
McQuigg Shoe Store
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