Denton Council Reviews Annual Reports and Proposes Skating Ban
City officials presented the annual city reports showing a prosperous year, with a new equalization board to meet in June. The council adopted a resolution to publish water works reports and approved bids for city funds. Alderman Jones proposed an ordinance to prohibit skating on sidewalks.
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Jones
Rcceps
General
Kelley Springfield Co
Ettedge
BeaPrievince Eos
Collecor Egan
Sos Ic Veietenetng
T. M. Jones
Foreman
General Fund
Denton Machine Works
Daugherty Bros
R. Seharmarcher
Iestee
Wilson-Williams Co
Derham
Gane J. Spees
M. R. Gilbert
Moisi
L. T. Millican & Co
Ia. C
Owsley
T. Bai
Sheridan Ein
J. P. Hopkins
J R Lucy Dies From Injuries After Auto Run
J R Lucy of Dallas died from injuries sustained when he was thrown from an automobile during an endurance run from Fort Worth to Waco last Thursday. He died at a sanitarium in Hillsboro, with his Durant Oklahoma based brother by his side. Padgett Bros Co of Dallas, his employers, sent three members to arrange the funeral.
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Hillsboro
Tex
J. R. Lucy
Dallas
Fort Worth
Waco
Durant
Okla
Padgett Bros. Co
Invitation to bank services showcases growth and modern facilities
Due to growth and updated equipment the bank invites patrons to use its facilities. Departments are arranged for prompt efficient service and officers aim to maintain close personal contact with patrons.
Exchange National Bank Officers and Directors Listed
Exchange National Bank announces officers including A. J. Nance as president R. Christal as vice president J. C. Coit as cashier and K. L. Bass as assistant cashier. Directors named are A. J. Nance J. C. Coit J. R. Christal A. M. Bush E. F. Bates C. A. Williams A. C. Owsley Dr. J. M. Inge and R. L. Bass.
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A. J. Nance
R. Christal
J. C. Coit
K. L. Bass
J. R. Christal
A. M. Bush
E. F. Bates
C. A. Williams
A. C. Owsley
Dr. J. M. Inge
R. L. Bass
Flood Damage Rises After Oklahoma Cloudburst
Five deaths reported with extensive flooding in eastern Oklahoma. Crops ruined and property damage estimated at 100000 dollars. Morris struck by a small tornado destroying a church and homes. Ernest Scott family injured. Oil field operations near Tulsa suspended as rail lines remain soft and trains delayed.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Morris
Ernest Scott
Tulsa
Light Acquitted in Perjury Case Over School Land Purchase
A not guilty verdict was returned for D W Light of San Antonio after court instructions. An indictment defect led to dismissal of a similar indictment against G A Storey. Limitation now bars new indictments in the case connected to purchasing state school lands in Dimmitt County.
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Austin
D.W. Light
San Antonio
Dimmitt County
G. A. Storey
Value Clothing Store Promises Great Deals on Mens Suits
Men and boys are urged to shop at the store that touts big savings on suits with prices ranging from seven fifty to thirty, claiming many customers pay far less than rival merchants. The advert promises hundreds of peg top and conservative style patterns and invites customers to compare value.
Land Fraud Probe Nears End with Nashville Businessmen Examined
A federal jury in Tulsa questions twenty prominent Nashville businessmen as part of the land fraud inquiry involving Governor Haskell. Hearings resume tonight with witnesses from New Albany Indiana New York City Hastings Michigan St Louis and Ohio towns. The probe is expected to conclude tomorrow though findings remain undisclosed.
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Tulsa
Okla
Nashville Tenn
Gov. Haskell
New Albany
Ind
New York City
Hastings
Mich
St. Louis
Ohio
Oklahoma Banker Arrested on Serious Charge
W. E. Kittel, president of the Bank of Morris, was arrested in Muskogee Oklahoma May 25 on a charge of issuing seven thousand dollars of fictitious stock to himself and borrowing on it.
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Oklahoma
Muskogee, Okla
W. E. Kittel
Bank of Morris
Okla
Appropriations Fate To Be Known Tomorrow In Texas
Governor Campbell withheld reasons for vetoing items in the $2 090 000 appropriations bill including refunding state bonds and cutting the assistant health officer salary and other state improvements. He planned to complete the action by tomorrow with an announced result. Assistant Attorney General Lightfoot denied claims the penitentiary investigation bill lacked proper emergency clause noting it passed both Houses with a two thirds majority and took effect March 20.
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Austin
Tex
Campbell
Lightfoot
James J. Hill Arrives in Houston for Pleasure
James J. Hill the noted railroad builder arrived in Houston Texas this afternoon aboard a launch up the ship canal accompanied by May or Rice. The prominent figure from the Great Northern and other lines is in Texas for leisure.
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James J. Hill
Texas
Houston
Tex
Great Northern
Burlington
Denver
Ship Canal
Mayor Rice
Sanche Isiae Hill
Texas towns press for cheaper banana rate
Freight bureaus of Fort Worth and Waco filed complaints with the Interstate Commerce Commission against Houston and Tex 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 demanded 42 cents. S.H. Cowan presented the complaints.
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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
James A. Sanders, special master in chancery for the United States Supreme Court, arrived in Fort Worth to conduct the final hearing in the cattle rate case involving several million dollars. Oklahoma and Texas cattle raisers contest the rate before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Fort Worth
Tex
James A. Sanders
United State Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Texas
Judge Poindexter to Run for Texas Governor
Cleburne Texas May 25 Judge William Poindexter announced by letter that he will seek the Texas governorship next year He has left for a Shackelford county ranch for a few weeks outing Poindexter has previously said he favored statewide prohibition.
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Cleburne
Tex
William Poindexter
Texas
Shackelford County
Poindexter
Texas News Service
Two Arrested After Man Found Dead in Waco Riverside Park
Wilkins Data of Altoona Pennsylvania was found in Riverside Park in a pool of his own blood this morning. He said two men attacked him and two suspects have been arrested. Police investigate the assault and homicide claim.
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Waco
Tex
Aged woman dies after jump into Texas well
Waxahachie Texas May 25 Mrs Joseph Keyworth aged seventy five died from injuries after leaping into a deep dry well near here She was removed from the hole and found to have a broken arm and other injuries She said she was tired of living and intended to live only five years Her six children survive
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Waxahachie
Tex
Joseph Keyworth
Bhs
Bie
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Wilson-Williams Company
Moon Brothers
Wilson Hardware Co
Oxfords
M’quigg
A. W. Sears
Wylie Smith
Exchange‘Bank
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Denton
Denton County
Straw Hat
Lion Brand
First National Bank
M. &. Stout
A. D. Turner
V. P
Schweer
Cash
Renlevans Por
Dentons
Judge Poindexter
Waco Park
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