Wreck at Irvington Kills Fifteen, Injures Seventeen
Fifteen dead and seventeen seriously injured after the C H and D wreck at Irvington suburb. Inspectors say company failure to install block signals violated an order from the Indiana Railway Commission. Texas Defeats Mississippi University 53 to 14 in Houston. Denton boys K L Berry, E R Berry, and Clark Brown play for Texas. Brown scores two touchdowns.
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Indianapolla
Irvington
Indina
TEAAS
Messicoippi UU
Houston
Texas
Mississippi University
Denton
K. L. and
E. R. Berry
Clark Brown
Brown
Bank Robbery at Merit Nets 4000 Dollars
Three masked men in an automobile robbed the First National Bank at Merit around 2 AM, using three charges of dynamite. Cashier J D Leathberford arrived too late as the robbers fled toward Parmereville. The event was followed by a disturbance in Farmersville.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Merit, Hunt Co
First National Bank
J. D. Leathberford
Parmereville
Farmersville
Bank Officials Named in Local Directory
A listing shows A J Nance as President J R Christal as Vice President J C Coit as Cashier E D Curtis as Assistant Cashier Ed F Bates J H Paine A Owsley and Dr J M Inge among the local banking staff and associates.
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A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
J. C. Coit
E. D. Curtis
F. Bates
J. H. Paine
A. ©. Owsley
J. M. Inge
T E Wood Named Justice Precinct 4
Squire T. E. Wood of Justin was appointed Justice of Precinct No. 4 by the Commissioners' court, succeeding W. Barrett who resigned after the November election. The court adjourned after a night session that settled with O. E. Cobb for Lewisville road district work, totaling 75,300 dollars. More bonds were approved for county officials and deputies.
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Squire T. E. Wood
Justin
Commissioners’ Court
W. Barrett
O. E. Cobb
Lewisville Road
J. A. Sweat
P Harvey
R L. Cole
A. H. Knox
J. M. Gary
L. A. Dickson
E. M. Rucker
Freeman
A. Wardrow
J. M. Smith
F. M. Caddell
G. H. Watson
G. Vaughn
R. R. Carter
M. S. Webster
J- W. Stuart
John T. Tatum
Pond
A. J. Sanders
J. E. Copenhaver
Suretics
J. G. Watson
Constable
E. T Seagraves
M. A. Hume
A W. Martin
Surev
Ies
Griffith Well Strikes Oil Near Elmork in Bold Venture
An oil well on the Griffith place east of Elmork reportedly struck an oil vein late Wednesday afternoon. Four gallons of oil were recovered as a specimen. The Farmers' Oil company led by Mr Griffith and N K Weaver organized the venture, with several thousand acres leased. The news boosts prospects for other prospectors, including Denton Oil and Gas which plans rig work on Hickory Creek soon.
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Griffith Place
Elmork
Ton Oil and Gas Company
Hickory Creek
Three Jurors Sealed In Sneed Murder Case
Fort Worth delays as farmers from distant sections seek excusal claiming bias. County Attorney Baskin stands firm to test bias on the witness stand. The defense and state teams worked through the night and third juror was seated Wednesday afternoon.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Fort Worth
Baskin
J.B. Sneed
Seibold
New Ambassador Named to Japan Succeeds Bryan
Washington November 14 Larz Anderson now U.S. minister to Belgium is named ambassador to Japan succeeding C P Bryan. The appointment shifts key post in Tokyo with Anderson taking the helm for the United States in Japan.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Larz Anderson
United States
Belgium
Japan
C. P. Bryan
Unidentified Man Found Shot in Dallas Suburb
police discovered the body of an unidentified man with a split skull in bushes near the West Dallas pike. Two post cards addressed to McGregor Texas were found in his pocket and robbery is suspected as the motive in this grim dispatch from Dallas.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Dallas
West Dallas Pike
McGregor
Tex
Longworth Defeated by Demicreat by 97 Votes
Cincinnati Ohio November 14 The official count shows Nick Longworth defeated for Congress by 97 votes by Democrat Stanley Bowdie.
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Longworth
Associated Press Dispatch
Cincinnati
Nick Longworth
Congress
Stanley Bowdie
McManigal Charges Ryan Aware of Explosions
Ortie McManigal testified at the dynamiters trial in Indianapolis that Frank M. Ryan, head of the International Association of Structural Bridge and Iron Workers, knew of the explosions and even advised disguises. Ryan denied planning wrongdoing and recalled telling McManigal to avoid openly visiting the office.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank M. Ryan
International Association of Structural Bridge and Iron Workers
Ortie McManigal
Ryan
McManigal
Wells Fargo Office Robbed of $25,000 Express Package
Lake Charles Louisiana police report a Wells Fargo Express office theft after midnight. Night clerk J B Chavis was arrested claiming he locked the money in the safe while meeting a train and returned to find the safe again locked but the currency missing.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Lake Charles
Wells Fargo Express
J. BE. Chavis
Treasury Secretary Resignation Reported in 1909
Lee McClung resigned as treasurer of the United States in a White House conference. President Taft announced the voluntary resignation, citing friction with Secretary MacVeagh. Carmi Thompson expected to succeed, with Charles D. Hilles likely to return as president’s secretary.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Lee McClung
United States
White House
Taft
McClung
Carmi Thompson
Treasury
MacVeagh
Charles D. Hilles
Thompson
Turkey seeks armistice to end war at Constantinople
Hondon November 24. Turkey appeals to Bulgaria for an armistice as its armies are beaten and broken forces are backed into the last ditch before Constantinople. Bulgaria likely to demand favorable conditions before consenting. Turkey’s move could leave Constantinople in Turkish possession.
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Turkey
Lji
Associated Press
Hondon
Constantinople
Bulgaria
Adrianople Capitulates to Bulgarian and Servian Allies
Belgrade reports unconfirmed word that Adrianople has capitulated to Bulgarian and Servian forces allied with the Entente. No official confirmation yet.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Belgrade
Adrianople
Turks Seek Armistice Amid Balkan Mediation Talks
London reports confirm the Porte began direct negotiations with Bulgaria for an armistice. European powers agreed to inform Balkan nations of Turkey’s mediation request and to seek terms for starting negotiations. A St. Petersburg dispatch notes Russia will mobilize armies in six western districts.
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London
Bulgaria
St. Petersburg
Russia
Taft Sets Panama Canal Shipping Rates
President Taft issued a proclamation fixing foreign shipping rates through the Panama canal. The rate is $1.20 per net ton of actual carrying capacity with a 40 percent reduction for ships in ballast.
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Washington
Taft
Panama Canal
Marketed at Roanoke marriage vows of two farmers
Roanoke November 14 Roy Marsters a well known young farmer and Miss Nellie King daughter of George King married yesterday at the bride’s parents home and will make their home one mile south of Roanoke.
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Roanoke
Roy Mar Sters
Nellie King
George King
Weather forecast for Denton and Vicinity
For Denton and Vicinity, fair tonight and Friday with slightly warmer conditions Friday. Moderate overnight temperatures. No precipitation expected in the period.
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Werather FC &Rcast
Denton and Vicinity
Texas Congressman Henry Will Not Oppose Clark for Speakership
Washington November 7 7 Congress announces he will not run against Speaker Cham Clark for the Speakership.
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Clark
Washington
Consreseman Henry
Texas
Cham. Clark
Dr A O Carr Dies After Long Illness At Carr Burdette College
Sherman reports the death of Dr O A Carr president of Carr Burdette college following a long illness. In Washington the House tally shows Democrats holding 297 of 436 seats, a solid majority.
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A. O. Carr
Sherman
0. A. Carr
Carr Burdette College
HOUSE
Washington
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