Regular Denton Council Meeting Reviews Finances
Denton council members received annual reports showing a prosperous city. A new equalization board was named to meet in June. City funds, taxes, water works, and various accounts were reviewed and awarded payments approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Withers
Novaeoner
General Fund
Kelley Springfield Co. Wen
B.C Btorrie
Collecor Egan
Nissan
Finance Committee
T. M. Jones
Foreman
General Fand
Denton Machine Works
Daugherty Bros
R. Scharmarcher
Ata Cisstubaisy
Wilson-Williams Co
A. N. Pogue Oo
Cafedienyers Sint
Ieee Tiles
M. R. Gilbert
Ucisicceg Ae L. T. Millican & Co
Boo Tastes
Asee
W. T. Bailey
Nak and
Brann
Geo
Sheridagacic
J. P. Hopkins
Wae Machine Works
J. Lacy & A
L. T. Millican & Co
J R Lucy Dies From Injuries After Endurance Run
J R Lucy of Dallas died from injuries suffered when thrown from an automobile during the Fort Worth to Waco endurance run last Thursday. He died at a Hillsboro sanitarium after 6 am with his Durant Oklahoma brother at his bedside. Three Padgett Bros Co of Dallas representatives arrived to arrange the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Tex
J. R. Lucy
Dallas
Fort Worth
Waco
Durant
Okla
Padgett Bros. Co
Bank invites customers to use modern facilities
The notice states growth in every direction and up to date equipment, inviting patrons to avail themselves of facilities. It emphasizes modern, near perfect banking services and departments adjusted for prompt and efficient service with officers maintaining close personal contact with patrons.
Exchange National Bank Officers
Exchange National Bank lists officers including A. J. Nance as president J. R. Christal as vice president J. C. Coit as cashier RL. Bass as assistant cashier and adds A. M. Busbee E. F. Bates C. A. Williams A. C. Owsley Dr. J. M. Inge and R. L. Bass among the personnel names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nance
IR. Christal
J. C. Coit
RL. Bass
J. R. Christal
A. M. Busb
E. F. Bates
C. A. Williamea
A. C. Owsley
Dr. J. M. Inge
R. L. Bass
Flood damage worsens after Oklahoma cloudburst
Five people have died with more reports of heavier damage across eastern Oklahoma from a May cloudburst. A vast floodplain ruins crops and property, with damage at least $400 000. A tornado damaged Morris churches and homes. The oil fields near Tulsa halted operations as railroads report softened tracks and delayed air trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Ohis
Oklahoma
Morris
Ernest Scott
Tulsa
Light acquitted in perjury case tied to school labs
In Austin on May 25 a not guilty verdict was returned for D. W. Light of San Antonio in a perjury case over an affidavit of resilience connected with purchasing school labs in Dimmitt county from the state. The indictment date was defective and a similar indictment against G A Storey of San Antonio was dismissed. Limitation row bars new indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
D. W. Light
San Antonio
Dimmitt County
G. A. Storey
The Big Store Promises Value in Men and Boys Clothes
The advertisement urges shoppers to seek real value at The Big Store, noting many fall for high prices. It promises suits at seven fifty with others costing far more elsewhere and highlights five hundred peg tops and conservative styles.
Land Fraud Probe Ends Tomorrow
Tulsa dispatch reports a Federal jury hearing in Nashville Tennessee into land frauds involving Governor Haskell. Twenty prominent business men were examined and witnesses from New Albany Indiana New York City Hastings Michigan St Louis and Ohio towns were to testify as proceedings were expected to conclude the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Nashville Tenn
Gov. Haskell
New Albany
Ind
New York City
Hastings
Mich
St. Louis
Ohio
Oklahoma Banker Arrest on Serious Charge
Muskogee Okla May 25 W E Kittel president of the bank of Morris Okla was arrested and jailed here today charged with issuing 7000 fictitious stock to himself and then borrowing on it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoger, Okla
W. E. Kittel
Bank of Morris
Okla
Governor Campbell Says Veto Likely On Appropriations
Governor Campbell refused to explain his veto rationale on the $2,000,000 appropriations bill including bond refinancing and health agency salaries. He indicated he would complete the veto tomorrow with the result announced. Assistant Attorney General Lightfoot questioned the penitentiary investigation bill’s emergency clause and enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Campbell
Lightfoot
James J. Hill Visited Texas on Pleasure Trip
James J. Hill, noted railroad builder of the Great Northern and other lines, arrived in Houston by launch with Major Rice this afternoon. Officials say Hill is visiting Texas for pleasure and to view opportunities near the Gulf, with no business agenda announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Burlington
Denver
Hill
Texas
Gulf
Texas Towns Demand Lower Banana Freight Rate
Freight bureaus in Fort Worth and Waco filed complaints with the Interstate Commerce Commission against Houston and Texas Central for charging 72 cents per 100 pounds of bananas from New Orleans to Texas points. They named Waco Fort Worth San Antonio Dallas Austin Tyler Corsicana Greenville Paris and Abilene and asked for a 42 cent rate. S. H. Cowan presented the complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort Worth
Waco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Houston and
Tex Central
New Orleans
Texas
San Antonio
Dallas
Austin
Tyler
Corsicana
Greenville
Paris
Abilene
S. H. Cowan
Cattle Rate Hearing Opens in Fort Worth
Special master James A. Sanders arrives in Fort Worth to preside over the final hearing of the cattle rate case. Oklahoma and Texas cattle raisers contest a rate reduction sought against the Interstate Commerce Commission in this multimillion dollar dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
James A. Sanders
United State Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Texas
Interstate ‘Commission
Judge Poindexter Seeks Texas Governorship Next Year
Cleburne Texas May 25 Judge William Poindexter announced in a letter he will run for governor next year. He has gone to his Shackelford county ranch for a few weeks. He previously told the Texas News Service that he favors statewide prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
Tex
William Poindexter
Texas
Shackelford County
Poindexter
Texas News Service
Beating in Riverside Park Leaves Man Lying in Pool of Blood
Willins Data of Altoona Pennsylv ania was found unconscious in Riverside park Waco Texas this morning after being beaten. He told investigators two men attacked him and two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Willins Data
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Riverside Park
Aged Woman Falls Into Drought Well in Waxahachie
Mrs. Joseph Keyworth aged seventy five died after jumping into a deep dry well near Waxahachie Texas. She sustained injuries including a broken leg and other wounds. authorities report she was tired of life and took the fatal plunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachise
Tex
Joseph. Keyworth
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Bea
Stein-Bloch
Wilson-Williams Company
Moon Brothers
Wilson Hardware Co
Oxfords
M’quigg
A. W. Sears
Wylie Smith
Denton
Orleans
Jones’ Skating Ordinance
Denton County
Straw Hat
Lion Brand
First National Bank
Stout
A. D. Turner
V. P
H.F. Schweer
Ell- Evans Poe
Aunt Rite
FT. Worth
Judge Poindexter
Waco Park
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