Oates Declares Innocence Before Hanging in Texas
Burrell Oates, condemned for the 1904 Dallas murder of Lo Aronoff, proclaimed his innocence hours before execution. After eight years of appeals and three trials, he was hanged at Waxahachie just before 1 pm, saying God’s will be done and that he fought injustice.
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Associated Press Dispatch
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Corner Stone Laid for Southern Methodist University
The cornerstone of Southern Methodist University was laid in Dallas with impressive ceremonies attended by thousands. Dallas Hall, the first building, is a $2300,000 administration structure forming the centerpiece of the new campus.
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Southern Methodist Institution of Learning
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Yanigans Hold Denton High To 7 7 Tie At Hiand Park
The Yanigans played Denton High to a 7-7 stalemate at Hiand Park Thursday. The youngsters scored in the first and fourth quarters while High answered late in the game, with strong defense from McNew Fry Neely W. Collins and Fowler. Potts Cobb and Reese led the Yanigans on offense and tackling duties.
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Open Sneed trial as Georgia Beal disrupts proceedings
In Fort Worth on November 29 the J B Sneed trial opened with prosecutor J Y Cummings undercut by Georgia Beal, six, rushing the courtroom. Daughters of both families watched as divisions widened, while witnesses and defense argued perjury and procedural points. Closing for the day set with eight hours of speeches to follow, featuring Jordan Cummings, D W Odell, and Judge McLean.
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Texas University Beats Arkansas 48 to 0
Texas University routed Arkansas with a 48 to 0 victory in Austin this afternoon, overpowering the visitors with a dominant performance on offense and defense.
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Weather Forecast for Denton and Vicinity
Denton and Vicinity expect fair skies tonight and Saturday with no precipitation. Temperatures remain mild, winds light, and conditions continue clear through the period.
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Denton and Vicinity
For SAFETY and SER VICE patronize the Resources
Patronage appeal lists SAFETY and SERVICE as guiding values. The document names officers and directors including A Jrance 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 C Owsley and Dr J M Inge.
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Two Turkish divisions surrender to Bulgarian forces
European powers grow nervous as moves for future events unfold. Report says two Turkish divisions surrendered to Bulgarian troops near the village of Marahmili close to Demotica, amid tensions reported from Sofia and London dispatches.
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Marahmili
Demotica
Servians Capture Port on Adriatic Sea Durazo
London reports Servians occupied the Adriatic port of Durazo despite Albanian independence. The move heightens Austria Serbia tension with potential direct action or postwar settlement. Powers fear a broader conflict while Baghthe negotiations seek peaceful continental settlement.
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State Teachers Convention Opens in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Nov. 29 The State Teachers association opened here yesterday in its largest convention in its 34 year history with an enrollment of 1,750, about 100 percent more than previous years.
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Fire destroys 750 bales of cotton in Greenville yards
About 750 bales of cotton valued at 46 000 were burned by a fire on the Katy tracks in Greenville yesterday. Two boxcars and two flatcars were also burned, costing 10 000 to 15 000. Fire started by sparks from a switch engine. About 8 000 bales stored in Katy yards, firefighters struggled to save them.
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Historic relics destroyed in Washington fire
A blaze in Washington destroyed most of the remaining relics from Texas first capital. Estimated commercial damage reached 25000 dollars. Only two small stores survived. The site marks where Texas independence was declared seventy six years ago. The town once boasted about 1500 residents.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Texas
Curtis Drug and Jewelry Store Voting Contest Leaders
Voters may use free 5 vote tickets with each 50c purchase to vote for one of 26 named leaders in a race ending December 20. Top prize is a De Luxe Cooper library across 16 volumes, with nine other prizes including Rogers Silverware from 1847. Read the full nominee list at the store.
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