Boll Weevil Damage Tops Eighty? Five Million Legacy
Washington November 1 The cotton boll weevil described as the Souths greatest pest has caused losses totaling about 135000000 dollars representing 2500600 bales of cotton seized since its first invasion of the country The Weevil crossed the Rio Grande into Texas twenty years ago and spread northward across the border into the United States causing widespread agricultural damage
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Washington
South
Department of Agriculure
Rio Grande
Texas
Republican committee to nominate candidate
Washington November 1 The Republican National Executive committee will convene on November 7 a week after the election to pick a vice presidential candidate. Idaho senator Borah Iowa senator Cummins and Missouri senator Hadley are named as possibilities amid charges the move is political maneuvering.
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Washngton
Republican National Executive Committee
Borah
Idaho
Cummins
Iowa
Hadley
Missouri
Victorious Allies Expected to Attack Constantinople
Constantinople reports say Turks, after defeat by Bulgarians, can only defend at Tchatalja twenty five miles north. Beaten forces may fall back on the capital, making rescue unlikely. Fanatical priests allegedly urged Christians massacres at a secret Stamboul mosque meeting.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Tchatalja
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Officers and Directors A J Nance President J R Christal Vice President J C Coit Cashier E D Curtis Ass t Cashier Ed F Bates J H Paine A C Owsley Dr J M inge.
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J. C. Coit
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E. Smoot
Great Bulgarian Victory Details Remain Scarce
Associated Press dispatch from Sofia reports few details on the Bulgarians victory over about 200000 Turkish troops. Bulgarians were numerically outmatched. Turkish forces included nearly all European troops except key garrisons. Turks fought stubbornly, aided by a Turkish military train captured near Luleburgas before the battle.
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Associated Press
Sofia
Europe
Adrianople
Monastir
Janina Scutari
Luleburgas
Turkish Warship Sunk and Balkan War Turn in Thrace
The Turkish battleship Feth-i Betland was sunk by a Greek torpedo boat in the gulf of Saroniki. Bulgarian Army under Gen. Savoff defeats a Turkish force near Constantinople as war reports describe a rapid collapse of Turkish defenses and retreat toward the capital amid chaotic, biased front-line accounts.
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Associated Press Dispatch
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London
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Constantinople
Porte
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European powers rush ships to Turkish ports for citizens protection
European powers are hurrying warships to Saioxiki Constantinople and other Turkish seaports to shield foreigners. It seems unlikely the Turkish army will defend Constantinople effectively. Old residents fear massacres in the city though some remain hopeful about safety of missions and towns nearby. Bulgarian troops, though heavy with casualties, press to regroup for a swift pursuit.
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Associated Press
London
Saioxiki
Constantinople
Steger Home on Normal Avenue Burns in Fire
Fire Friday morning destroyed the two story E W Steger residence on Normal Avenue after a defective flue ignited pine and embers carried by high winds. Neighbors helped move out furniture but the building suffered heavy damage before Norman and local crews gained control. Insurance totaled 1000 on the house and 459 on stored furnishings through Bailey agency.
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Veniremen Ordered for J B Sneed Trial in Fort Worth
Three hundred veniremen were ordered this morning for the J B Sneed trial in Fort Worth on November 11. The case concerns the killing of Capt A G Boyve Sr. by the defendant.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Fort Worth
J. B. Sneed
A. G. Boyve
Cuban election proceeds quietly in Havana
Associated Press dispatch from Havana reports the general Cuban election is moving forward with little trouble and no confirmed disorders as fears of serious unrest fade. The outcome is seen as pivotal for the republic's fate.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Havana
Cuba
Postmasters to Close Offices for Sherman Funeral
Nationwide post offices may close at their discretion tomorrow in observance of Vice President Sherman’s funeral. Associated Press dispatch notes the authorization as funeral services proceed in Washington.
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Sherman
Associated Presse Dispatch
Washington
Balkan War Update While Nazim Pasha Retreats at Tchorlu
Bulgarians yielded allowing Nazim Pasha’s report to Constantinople of some progress. Gen Saroff’s assault crushed the Turkish left at Luleburgas with heavy losses. Tchorlu headquarters fall not yet confirmed. Adrianople holds but has waned in importance. Powers rush warships to Turkish ports to shield foreigners as Turkish and Greek fleets play minor roles.
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Constantinople
Saroff
Luleburgas
Tchorlu
Sofia
Adrianople
Balkan
Turkey
Weather Forecast for Denton and Vicinity
Denton and vicinity are advised of fair tonight with frost. Saturday should be fair and somewhat warmer with light winds. Forecast emphasizes mild conditions and improving weekend weather.
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Denton
Texas donations lift campaign fund total to forty five thousand
Cato Sells announced in Cleburne that Texas contributed 45000 to the National Democratic campaign fund and with renewed effort could surpass all states except New York. Texas ranks fourth behind New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois. Gov Colquitt sent 480.46 to the fund in Austin on November 1.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Cleburne
Cato Sells
Texas
National Democratic Campaign Fund
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Colquitt
Austin
Colquitt Today
Thirty four states ratify proposed Federal income tax amendment
Washington dispatch reports that thirty four states have ratified the proposed Federal income tax amendment and two more are needed. The notice notes the tally and implies ongoing state actions as of November 1.
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