Presidential vote totals and Carnegie's will plan
Official and unofficial returns show Wilson leading with 6,756,748 votes and Roosevelt 3,928,140 while Debs totals 673,783. The text notes Bryan in 1908 with 6,393,181 and Taft with 7,637,676. Andrew Carnegie states nearly all his fortune, aside from 25,000,000, will go to the Carnegie Corporation in his will as regional legatee.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
Bryan
Taft
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Corporation
Taft Declines 1916 Republican Nomination
President Taft informs a close associate that he does not wish to be considered as the Republican presidential nominee in 1916. The news comes from Washington on November 27.
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Washington
Taft
Denison Horses Suffer Mystery Disease Outbreak
An unknown disease near Denison resembles blind staggers and parallels a prior Kansas Missouri outbreak. It has killed more than a dozen high quality horses in the last ten days.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Denison
Kansas
Missouri
Thanksgiving Day Celebrations In Denton Observed
A Denton Thanksgiving observance will be widely celebrated with a Union service at First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Rev. A D Rogers will preach, and Proclamations will be read. Many stores and banks will close, with some opening for part of the day. A football game at Hiland Park features Dean High versus Vanigans.
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Rogers
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Gregg
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Beaver
Rayzor Wilson
Mer
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Nichols
Goode
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Powers Recognize Drift Toward General War Over Balkans
European powers acknowledge they are drifting toward conflict due to the Balkans, offering hope that England France and Germany can avoid a general war. The Turks press for tougher peace terms from Bulgaria. Dallas Greek killed is reported as Simanokas, who joined to aid Greece in the Turk war and died the second day after enlistment.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Los;don
Balkans
England
France
Germany
Dallas
For SAFETY and SER VICE patronize the Resources
Patronage notes reference SAFETY and SER VICE with more than $600,000 in resources. List of officers includes A J Nance as President J R Christal as Vice President S C Coit as Cashier E D Curtis as Assistant Cashier Ed F Bates J H Paine A C Owsley and Dr J M Inge.
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A.J Nance
J. R. Christal
S.C Coit
E. D. Curtis
F. Bates
J. H. Paine
A. C. Owsley
J. M. Inge
War danger looms as mobilization grows across Europe
London reports rising dread of a larger conflict than the Balkans crisis as Austria and Russia mobilize. Public attention centers on England's entanglements with France and Russia. The triple effort for peace by England France and Germany masks a perilous alliance web with Russia and Austria.
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London
Balkans
Turkey
Austria
Rusia
Great Britain
England
France
Russia
Germany
Thanksgiving Weekends Forecast Sees Freezing Low Temps
Associated Press dispatch from New Orleans reports Thanksgiving weather to dip below freezing across the Southwest with East Texas near 20 to 24 degrees. Sugar and trucking regions face hard frost while South Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas expect about 20 degrees.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New Orleans
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Snow Closes Plains as Temperatures Plunge
Amarillo reports near total Plains snow cover with temperatures dropping to 14 degrees above zero. The harsh winter conditions blanket homes farms and roads across the region. Local shelters report increased demand for warmth and assistance as crews work to clear main routes.
Snow Falls in Jackson Mississippi Today
Associated Press dispatch from Jackson Mississippi notes snowfall in the city on November 27. The brief report records snow covering streets and rooftops with no further details on impact or extent.
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Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Snow Covers Western Arkansas in Fresh Snowfall
Snow blankets Western Arkansas as of November 27, with communities in Memphis reporting new accumulation and ongoing cold conditions across the region.
Blizzard Rages as Snow Deepens in Northern New York
A blizzard is raging in Northern New York with six inches of snow already on the ground. The storm affects Watertown and surrounding areas on November 27.
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New York
Associated Press Dispatch
Watertown
N. Y
Second victim dies in Fort Worth fire
Ward Swindall aged 3, the second victim of the fire that destroyed Rev. E. P. Springall's residence, died last night in Fort Worth on November 27.
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Fort Worth
San Antonio Sells Deer From Breckenridge Park
The city announces sale of deer and elk at Breckenridge Park to the highest bidders. Bids flooded in from across the country but buyers must come to the park to catch their own game. The draft notes that the crowd included many children and the situation became chaotic as auctions proceeded.
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San Antonio
Breckenridge Park
Associated Press Dispatch
Telegraphic Market Quotation Report Denton
Telegraphic quotations from Liverpool New York and New Orleans show opening and closing prices for January and March contracts. Spot quotations list Liverpool New York New Orleans and Galveston values with small bid ask style figures.
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Denton
Liverpool
New York
New Orleans
Yalveston
New High Seed Cotton Prices Hit Local Market
A new high was recorded Wednesday with seed cotton reaching 4.63 and a half cents, while lint prices topped at 12.5 cents.
Defense cites Ortie McManigal as detective hire in dynamite trial
In Indianapolis on November 27 the defense suggested Ortie McManigal, accused of dynamite plots, was actually employed by detectives tracking him. The claim targeted the credibility of the prosecution’s case and was presented during the trial today.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Ind
Ortie McManigal
Defense Witness Attacked by State in J B Sneed Case
Fort Worth dispatch reports defense witness W A Weaver a Bokchito lawyer said he overheard remarks as J B Sneed entered the hotel. Prosecutors challenged timing of a train that allegedly delayed his arrival and a long distance call that morning. Witnesses described Weaver's debts and prior hotel talks. J B Sneed finished testimony after a tough cross examination denying threats against Capt A G Boyce. Mrs Sneed with an uncle in Waco.
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Associate Press Dispatch
Fort Worth
W. A. Weaver
Bochito, Ok
Boyce Say
J. B. Sneed
Weaver
J. R. Duncan
Bokchito Telephone Exchange
Oklahoma City
Duncan
Sneed
Thhd Waver
Wever
Bokchito
H. F. Lutes
Deltas
Boyce
Neeil
A. G Boyce
House committee opens rivers and harbors funding bill
Washington November 27 The House committee began work on a large rivers and harbors appropriation bill democrats anticipate a total of fifty million dollars Senator Bevan predicts final passage of a new department of labor bill at the December session with Governor Wilson endorsing the plan
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
House Committee
Bevan
Department of Labor
Dember
Wilson
Mutinous Sailors Executed In Sevastopol
Eleven mutinous sailors of the Black Sea fleet were executed yesterday in Sevastopol. A marriage license was issued Wednesday afternoon to W. L. Fore man and Miss Anna Pritchett, with the ceremony set for Thursday morning.
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Sebastopol
Black Sea
W. L. Foreman
Anna Pritchett
North Texas ME Conference Opens In Dallas
The forty sixth North Texas annual conference of the M. E. church South opened in Dallas with Grace church and Bishop E. D. Mouton presiding. About 300 ministers and 200 lay delegates attended the session.
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North Texas
M. E. Church South
Grace Church
E. D. Mouton
Fountain Pens Promoted at Curtis Drug and Jerry Store
A local ad touts Waterman Ideal and Conklin Self Filler fountain pens as reliable everyday-use items. It encourages shoppers to inspect Curtis Drug and Jerry Store in Denton for proven brands and prices starting at $2.50, urging buyers to save their voting checks.
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J¢rry
Denton
Lin
Turkeys Roast In Public Holiday Mix Up
A Washington story recalls Char Clark presenting a turkey too large for his home oven. He jokes that modern stoves are effete and has a restaurant chef roast the bird in a big kitchen oven. The fowl will be rushed by auto to Clark's home.
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Washington
Clark
House of Representative
Auto Clark
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