Flooded Trinity river sweeps Texas crops and homes
In Dallas area flood waters on the Trinity River surge to 37.4 feet and rise further. Hundreds lose homes while truck crops are washed out but warnings helped residents move valuables. In Ponca City Oklahoma, rivers Arkansas Chickasha and Salt Fork cause two million dollars in damage as marooned residents seek air and boat outlets.
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Dallas
Texas
Trinity River
Oklahoma
Ponca City
Okla
Chckasha
Arkansas
Chickasha
Salt Fork
Kay County
Sabotage and Unrest Grow in the Ruhr
Paris June 12 Two German and a French soldier were killed in the Ruhr and another German died of wounds. Four explosions hit railway lines amid growing sabotage and unrest. A French sentry was shot at Recklinghausen and a German civilian slain by French troops there. In Dortmund a man died of wounds from French fire that killed thirty five people out after curfew.
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Paris
Ruhr
Reckinghausen
Dortmund
Smuggling of Undesirable Aliens Alarms San Antonio
San Antonio Texas June 12 professional smugglers move aliens from Mexico at 5 to 200 dollars per head Captain W M Hanson inspector in charge of the Rio Grande border district says a camp of over 200 aliens waits near Nuevo Laredo ready to cross the river He warns Bolshevik influence and unrest possible if admitted and cites inadequate enforcement with 28 mounted inspectors needed. Wyatt couple to spend weeks at cabin above Mora New Mexico.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mexico
United States
W. M. Hanson
Rio Grande Border District
United States Immigration Service
Henson
Rio Grande
Nuevo Laredo
Sanderson
Laredo
Texas deplores New York stand on Volstead act
Austin Texas June 12 The action of the New York legislature in repealing the prohibition enforcement law is deplored in a resolution introduced in the Texas house of representatives The prohibitions forces in the house are in the majority and it is believed the resolution will be adopted tomorrow The adoption would place the house on record in favor of vigorous enforcement of the liquor law and for close cooperation between state and federal dry agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
New York
House
Class Valedictorian Dead at Diamond Hill School
Fort Worth Texas June 13 A grief stricken mother and an empty rostrum marked graduation exercises for Diamond Hill School as the vacant chair honored Joe Frank Wes valedictorian who died three days before. He worked on a dairy eight miles away to fund his education and was a favorite athlete and leader among classmates.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Diamond Hill School
Joe Frank Wes
Postal letter found at Dallas court clerk’s desk
Jack Hawkins clerk of Criminal District Court Number 2 is pleased after his eight year old daughter’s letter, addressed to My Dear Daddy Criminal Court Dallas Texas, arrived via the postal service. The incident demonstrates the postal system’s reach and reliability in Dallas.
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Dallas
Texas
Jack Hawkins
Criminal District Court Number 2
Waxahachie
Criminal Court
Jack
Denton Debates Interurban Track Route Injunctions
Denton Texas June 12 Now that Denton has approved an interurban line from Dallas residents on the planned route fear tracks will disrupt streets Dallas neighbors on the proposed line have secured an injunction restraining the traction company from laying tracks on their street indicating local opposition to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas
Dallas
Traction Company
Haley from Clovis Visits for Business in Town
W F Haley travels from Clovis to town for several days of business. Irene Santheson, 405 N Penn, Phone 496 advertises sewing services.
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Irene Santheson
N. Penn
Peasant Sweep Against Bulgarian Government
Dispatches from Balgrade report 10 000 to 15 000 force peasant bands moving from northern hills toward Sofia to overturn the three day government. Hill tribes rally to support former premier Stambouisky, threatening regime collapse and possible overthrow of King Boris amid alleged collaboration with conspirators.
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Balugrade
Serbia
Sofia
Stambou Isky
Boris
Stamboullsky
Kiwanis Club Holds Lively Meeting at Gilkeson Hotel
The Kiwanis Club gathered for a hearty meal at the Gilkeson hotel dining room with visitors Judge Mechem Dr Math es Samuel Mayne and Dr McDaniel among attendees. Dr Bryant spoke on flies their dangers and prevention while committee plans benches and a horse shoe tournament with Rotary Club were announced and the public invited to use the local horseshoe courts across from the library.
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Kiwanis Club
Gilkeson
Judge Mechem
KE. Mathes
Artesia
Samuel Mayne
Hagerman
McDaniel
Lovington
Bryant
Horseshoe Court
Acton
Bill Coulthard
Tilton
Act
Rotary Club
K'wanians Mell
Jaffa
Rudolph Caughey
Giwan's
Kiwan
An Caughey
Caughey
Roswell
Weather Forecast for Roswell and Pecos valley
Roswell and the Pecos valley may see local showers this afternoon or tonight. New Mexico will be fair tonight and Wednesday with local showers in the east portion this afternoon or tonight. A low pressure system extends from Arizona to Montana with light showers in the central and southern Plains and Northwest. Local thundershowers likely this afternoon or tonight in this state portion, followed by fair Wednesday. Rain chance about 20 percent. Temperatures: yesterday high 84, low 64. Normal high 90, low 60. Precipitation: month 0.75, year 4.42. Normal month to date 0.62, year to date 4.27. Cleve Hallenbeck, Meteorologist.
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Roswell
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Arizona
Montana
Plains
Pacific Coast
Central
Northwest
Real Estate Transfers Filed June 11 1923
Furnished by Gossert-Sanders Abstract Co. Filed June 11 1923. U. S. Art to Nettie L. Lewis. Southwest quarter of section 27 and east half of section 28 in township 6 south range 24 east.
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Gossert-Sanders Abstract Co
U. S. Arto. Nettie L. Lewis
Sbysek, Nusy
Sweseysuswy
Rev Mathes Visits for Local Business and Golf Lesson
Rev BE Mathes from Artesia visits town for business and friends. New golf instructor Guy Nickeon, with Will Lawrence Claude Simpson and Ed Williams, teaches fundamentals at the Country Club this afternoon.
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Guy Nickeon
Will Lawrence
Claude Simpson
Florida campaign focuses on lease system and corporal punishment
Florida politics faces a heated debate over abolishing the convict lease system and ending corporal punishment. Reports trace years of agitation, tie Tabert death to reform momentum, and note investigations targeting Putman Lumber and state officials, including a former sheriff and camp supervisors.
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Forida
Martin Tabert
North Dakota
Morida
T. W. Higginbo Ham
Wlliam Fisher
Putman Lumber Company
J. R. Jones
Leon County
Senate
Jones
Benjami
F. Willis
J.B. Thomas
T. Capers Jones
T. J. Knubb
Baker County
Florida
Pitman Lumber Company
Tabert
Florida Assembly
Putman Company
Taber
Harding will suggest change Volstead Act
Washington June 12 President Harding will suggest to Congress a change in the Volstead law to end difficulties from the Supreme Court ruling that foreign ships may not bring even sea stores of liquor into American waters The administration spokesman indicated the White House note says the government has no choice but to enforce the court decision until Congress acts
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Supreme Court
White House
Harding See
Geysers near Healdsburg could power region with steam
M O Christie of the Geysers Development Company says Little Sulphur Creek area has ten miles of geyser holes with steam potential. Two 220 foot wells with 8 inch casing feed a 3 4 inch pipe to a turbine producing 1500 kilowatts. more wells planned to supply electricity for Healdsburg and nearby areas.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
M. O. Christie
Geysers Development Company
Healdsburg
Little Sulpher Creek
Citzens
Christie
Christ E
Mristie
Will Evans Hosts Three Day Party for 60000 in Bonham
Bonham Texas June 12. Will H Evans plans a July 10 to 12 three day party inviting all 60000 residents of Fannin County and friends from nearby counties. Eleven varied entertainments will fill the program including a leased theatre. Food for attendees will be provided free. Evans, a longtime lawyer banker and real estate man, says the event is to thank the community for youth encouragement and support. Public-spirited Rotarian and Bible Public School Association leader.
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Bonham
Texas
Will H. Evans
Fann'n County
Evans
B Ble
Public School Association
Million Dollar Farm and Business Loan Advertisement
An advertisement from R. Daughtry of Roswell NM as general agent for Missouri State Life Insurance Co seeks $1,000,000 in loans on first class farms ranches and city business properties. AO Rohde traveled from Capitan to attend to business matters in town.
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R. Daughtry
Roswell
N. M
Missouri State Life Insurance Company of
St. Louis
Fisher and Higginbotham Charged in Camp Work Case
Federal authorities accuse Fisher superintendent of Clara convict camp and Higginbotham of forcing a Black detainee to work before any trial or sentencing. Jones is charged with sending the man to the camp without due process.
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Fisher
Clara
Jones
Higginbotham
Capitol Building Fire Triggers Panic in Chicago
More than a thousand people, including 250 women, were driven from the Capitol Building’s top floors by a blazing fire that caused extensive damage. Elevator operators guided frightened patrons to safety as smoke filled shafts and stairs. Knights Templar and Chicago Vending Machine Association members fled down wet stairs amid water from damaged pipes. Two firefighters were overcome by smoke.
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Chicago
Capitol
Knights Templar
Chicago Vending Machine Association
Drowned in Russia Floods Sweep Perm Province
Copenhagen June 12 dispatch reports many drownings in catastrophic floods that inundated Perm province as the Kama River overflowed its banks. Hundreds of miles of country were flooded and numerous buildings destroyed.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Perm
Russia
Moscow
College men have chance in baseball on the rise
College baseball gains prominence as scouts gather near campuses. Princeton leads the Eastern race with a strong team seen as major-league capable. Veterans praise college players for readiness to earn, while figures like John McGraw and Connie Mack back college prospects. Zev the Derby winner shows temperamental traits mirrored in other sports. Joe Dick Slaughter arrives from Lubbock for a hometown visit. Milk delivery notice from Clardy's Dairy appears.
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New York
Princeton
Middlewest
East
Priceton
John McGraw
Gant
Connie Mack
Mack
Zev
Barrer
Good Crop Outlook in Eastern New Mexico
A survey of Chaves county reports excellent grass and an abundant harvest. Recent rains improved fruit conditions with only slight hail damage at Berrendo and Farrew. Apples peaches and other fruits up, cotton thriving with about 10 000 acres planted. Corn alfalfa and other crops also good. Eastern New Mexico range is better than in years, boosting stockmen’s hopes for a strong year.
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Chaves County
Berrendo
Farrew
Chaves
Texas Panhand
Peeds Line
Mountains
Scenic School for Denverites
Denver reporters describe Colorado programs training hotel staff drivers and station redcaps in scenic and geological knowledge to aid summer tourists. Courses include geography for adults and Pikes Peak region explanations, with bus drivers and university staff participating to improve sightseeing guidance.
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Pikes Peak
Denver Union Station
Amarillo Visitor Jo Jacobson and Bastrop Officer in Town
Amarillo resident Jo Jacobson travels from Amarillo to spend several days visiting friends here. Bastrop Louisiana police officer Woody Townsend is in town for several days to attend to business matters.
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Capitan
A. E. Rohde
Amarillo
Jo Jacobson
Woody Townsend
Bastrop
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Clovis
W. F. Haley
Fletcher
Cleve Hallenbeck
Mathes
Be, E. Mathes
Tallahasser
Fla
F. O. Miller
Duval County
Avith N
Putman Chumber Company
Talbert
T. W. Issginbotham
Joe Dick Slaughter
Lubbock
Clardy’s Dairy
Wellborn Cleaning Works
N. Main
Balley
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