Zephyr Tornado Death Toll Climbing Reported at Forty
Brownwood Texas May 21 reports state the Zephyr tornado death toll may reach forty with thirty known killed and many injured. The storm swept a strip three hundred yards wide destroying buildings and sparking fires. Santa Fe railroad transported twenty seven seriously injured to Temple for care. Property loss estimated at 100000 with Zephyr hardest hit city.
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Brownwood
Kig
Rodney Campbell
Misses Hicks
Gertrude Houston
Eva Ware
Ruth Campbell
Collins
Santa Fe
Temple
Acte
Zephyr
Tex
W. H. Hicks
M. F_ Clays
Bob Campbell
B Smith
Earl Reasoner
Will Scott
Joel Hanks
Deag at Zephyr: Injured Brought to Santa Fe Hospital
A report from Temple Texas dated May 1 notes more than a score of injured from Zephyr are being treated at Santa Fe hospital. Santa Fe officials and physicians assess condition and provide care today.
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Deag
Zephyr
Temple
Tex
Santa Fe Hospital
Santa Fe
Bank account opening urged with initial deposit
A call to start a bank account today by bringing a first deposit, even a dollar, with assurance that customers will not regret the decision.
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First National Bank
M. S. Stout
H. F. Schweer
A. D. Turner
Exchange National Bank Directors Named
The Exchange National Bank lists directors A. J. Nance J. C. Coit J. R. Christal A. M. Bush E. F. Bates A. Williams A. C. Owsley Dr. J. M. Inge R. L. Bass.
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A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
J. C. Coit
R . Bass
A. M. Bush
E. F. Bates
A. Williams
A. C. Owsley Dr
J. M. Inge
R. L. Bass
Commissioners Delay Road Bond Election Action
The county commissioners in session discuss issuing 150000 dollars in bonds to improve Precinct No 1 roads but take no action by 2 PM. They await an official copy of the governing law to order the election, while some members favor proceeding anyway if they trust the law.
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Commissioners’ Court
Special Grand Jury Sworn In at Abilene
District Judge Blanton condemns mob violence and urges bravery as the special grand jury is empaneled to probe the killing of Tom Barnett. Capt. Ross and three state rangers arrive. Barnett had been sentenced to ninety nine years in the penitentiary for murder of Texas cats.
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Abilene
Tex
Tom Barnett
T. J. Blantey
Capt. Ross
Barnett
Attorney General Davidoon Seeks Gubernatorial Bid in Dallas
In Dallas on May 1, Attorney General Davidoon spoke on politics and expressed strong optimism about his prospects as a candidate for governor. He outlined his intent to pursue the gubernatorial race and highlighted his readiness for the campaign.
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Dallas
Tex
Davidoon
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Mishima Krinkle
Wilson-Williams Company
Royal Society
Moon Brothers
Wilson Hardware Co
Express
M’quigg
A. W. Sears
Wylie Smith
Exchange Bank Building
aAray
Denton
Texas
Reir
New Orleans
Austin
Claus
W. F. Woodwarp
Denton County
W. T. Johnson
John A. Hann
G. B. Collins
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Boys Clothing Department
Weare
Farrell Evans
Blanton
Davidson
Majestic Theater
Sydney
Ganges
Four Wise Men
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