Rail Route Picks Sought for New Texas Line
A Shadel meeting of Guient West T ergilzoad board will discuss three possible routes for a San Antonio to Corpus Christi railroad. R W Morrison reports $800,000 project cost with $30,000 paid. line length about 230 miles, shortening San Angelo to Corpus Christi travel. Route likely chosen in months with firms Schleicher and Bezer involved.
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Menard
Bezer
Morrison
Coast Fruit Rail Rates Cut by 17 Cents Per 300 Pounds
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a 17 cent reduction for 300 pounds of California fruit, specifically oranges and lemons, and a similar 32 cent cut for shipments to the eastern half of the United States. The changes take effect October 30 and affect routes to Denver and beyond.
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Washington
Vpi
California
Iec
Interstate Commerce Com
Denver
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Tory Gueeraily
Shot Victim Dies in Five Minutes in Farm Accident
A farm accident near the Beemap ranch left William Michael Tolzs of Otla. dead five minutes after a pistol discharged in his right thigh. The incident occurred while SteMicheers company conducted drilling nearby.
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Williaa eMichael, Tolzs
Otla
Beemap Ranch
SteMicheers Company
Drill.ing
Two Die After Duel With Constable in Missouri
Thayer Missouri reports a night duel with constable Jorn BeCosreey and deputy Tony Garson, both killed by gunshots. MecCourtney surrendered. bond set for trial. Bradford College coach Geleenviuld of Greenville Texas, Aug 15, notes his former Tennessee and Texas A athletic career ends as he is named Burleson district athletics director.
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Tony Gar
Oregon
Eanshot
Bonnie BeCosreey
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Ander Bond
Bradford
Geheenviuld
Tex
Tennessee
Texas A
Gad MC Etar
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Cozer
Greenvills High School
Thiradar
Burleson
Valera May Hold Jobs In Dublin And North
Eamon De Valera, a Fianna Fail deputy, has taken the oath of allegiance and may join the northern Irish parliament. Six Sustentionists sit there, including De Valera, with likely boycott of the Ulster ban. Observers await Tuesday's Dail Eireann session and a possible no confidence motion risks President Cosgrave's government.
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Coserove
Warm Dry Weather Forecast Hits Texas Cotton Belt
The report notes widespread high temperatures from 100 to 206 degrees across much of the Texas cotton belt in the past day. Only five stations recorded light rain. The Weather Bureau foresees warm, dry weather for Saturday with possible thunderstorms in Northwest Texas where thunderheads are likely.
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J. Hl. Darhoe
Weather Bureau
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Young Millionaire Lindbergh Plane Site Noted
New York Evening Post reports Curtiss Field on Long Island where the Lindbergh and Chamberlin planes were housed before their Atlantic flight. Bermolée, a young beneficiary of the Bernolds, is mentioned amid this aviation note.
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New York Evening Post
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Union Leaders Face Multiple Suits Over Lands
Four lawsuits filed in common pleas court seek over 7.28 million dollars from the Brotherhood Investment Company. Leaders including Myauley Johnston travel to Venice and Nashville to discuss land holdings with banker Claudius H Huston as suits claim Brotherkoot assets were passed to save bonds from losses. The three earlier suits total over 2.9 million dollars.
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Brotherhood
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New York
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Brotherkoot
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Annual meeting of Cusen Building and Loan elects officers
The annual meeting at city hall of the Cusen Building and Toonsnevelation elected directors J W Burns Paul Dorabiuth J 7 Fleecher 1 2 Bridges WJ Grander New man RUB Evers John Schatt TA Treuss Otto Busahora Henry Fro bese. Officers chosen John W Burns president I Grander vice president John Rehott secretary. Sixth year of activity reports show sixty two homes built or remodeled with total outstanding loans 690660.25. No foreclosures recorded. Two loan applications approved bringing total members to sixty four.
$30 000 Repairs to Be Made on Oil Storage Plant
Angelo Aug. 12 Toecus AAawley grants permit for reconstruction of oil storage plant destroyed by fire. Rebuilt equipment will raise capacity to 2,000 barrels daily, according to R. It ume president, with ongoing work by San Angelo Refining.
Pearsall Retail Merchants Elect Officers
A meeting of Pearsall Retail Merchants Association elected officers. George A. Kemper was named president with Lyn Coker as vice president Elmer F. Howerd as second vice president and N Hant as secretary treasurer. Directors named include B W Havant Clay Coker and John Be.
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Aus
George A. Kemper
Lyn Coker
Elmer F. Howerd
N Hant
Ehresters
B. W. Havant
Geer Clay Coker
John Be
Georgetown School Opens September With Teacher Institute
City Superintendent Thorne K. Tee announced Georgetown public schools will begin on September 7 with a teachers' institute week. Regular classroom work starts Monday morning September 13 as the term opens.
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Laundry marks and crime clues amid a tangled report
The piece mixes stray notes on laundry marks aiding criminals with a medical statistic discussion by Dr. Gahit of Virginia. It cites Russia’s ruined finance and tuberculosis figures, claiming infectious disease and malaria from neglected marshes threaten national vitality and future generations.
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Rome
Refute Claims of Woman to Share of Huge Fortune
ST LOUIS Aug 18 A federal court deposition dispute challenges Mrs Sophie Meier farmer's wife as daughter of William Edenborn millionaire The testimony by W H Wyatt and wife 82 and 90 years old places Edenborn in Missouri in 1874 and at times in Texas prior to Mrs Meier's birth Edenborn died in Shreveport in 1925 Mrs Edenborn contests the claim in the suit Readable fragments describe the alleged Edenborn fortune and the Meier link and deposition notes remain the core facts of the case.
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Texas Panhandle
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Premature Blast Kills West Texan
Brady August 13—Thowes Jeffers an employee of the White Sellimin ranch Rochelle was killed yesterday by a premature dynamite explosion while digging post holes for a stock pen. A nephew, 100 yards away, witnessed Jeffers’s body blown high into the air.
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Burglary Report From Castro Street Home
H W Callaway reported a burglary at his Castro Street residence Saturday. A thief entered by forcing a porch door, stole jewelry and money, and escaped with a gold ring and other items while the family slept.
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Burglar Escapes With Watch and Dollar Loss Reported
A burglar fled with a watch and an amount reported as two dollars. The incident occurred near Rivan Street at S12, involving a person named Slapstar and a water aid item. Police were alerted Saturday.
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Houston Real Estate Editors Elect Leadership
Ley W. Duarleston of Houston was elected president of the National Association of Real Estate Editors during a meeting with the National Association of Real Estates. Elmer Lee Summers named second vice president and George B. Waters secretary, all of Houston. Pat Dennis of Detroit chosen chairman of the directors.
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Ley W. Duarleston
Houston
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Inst Wight
National Association of Real Estate Editors
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Beastle
Elmer Lee Summers
Secopd
George B. Waters
Pat Dennis
Detroit
Hrectors
Meyerses in Beaumont Hospital After Suspected Suicide Attempt
Aug 16 Beaumont report says Mr and Mrs ML Meyers are in serious condition in a local hospital after a violent incident with deep throat wounds. Relatives say Meyers had recent health troubles and an alleged temporary insanity defense is noted as a factor in the case.
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ML L. Meyers
Meyers
Mine Explosion Damages Homes In Washington
A blast at the Tyler mine of the Washington Guy Coal company today caused a boarding house to be wrecked and shattered windows in nearby homes. Five black miners and the proprietors escaped injuries. the blast noted on the Trent porch.
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Aper
Tyler
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Negri
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Slavic Officer Kills Rival in Zagreb Incident
By Taivergal Hervite. Agram August 18 Josef Eat, a policeman, killed a rival after a service revolver dispute tied to Dia inrEgaiters love. Stefia Vidacie, who was Miss Jugoslacin in a recent American beauty content, is mentioned in connection with the case.
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AGRAM
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British Company Acquires Mines Near Canal Zone
PANAMA Aug 18. The Panama Corporation Ltd a British mining concern announced acquisition of an extensive mining property totaling about 1000 acres including the old Spantah tine Eupirirs Swatto reputed to have remained productive in colonial times. All claims were owned by the Trarien Golf Mining company which halted operations due to the war. Engineers are on the property ready to begin at once once negotiations are concluded.
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Apaches Clash With Harlandale In Early Showdown
The Apache Lacking Company faces Harlandale in a gates match at Van Daele. Morning Rett starts at 8 70 black and the alteration water netting under way at 4 e'dlack.
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Harlandale Luna
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van Daele Ata
Cubs Quarter Million Over Record
Chicago Cubs light up the season with strong earnings, showing about a quarter of a million dollars more than any prior year. The team trails only the Yankees in drawing power as road attractions and top-town following grows. The club notes free admissions for women and children have risen.
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Eye
Plan Memorial to Thomas Jefferson in Charlottesville
A July discussion at Monticello among a group of prominent citizens and authors, invited by the Jefferson commission, to consider memorial plans and recommendations to Congress. The meeting invited public attendance as part of the commission’s outreach.
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Charloitesvills
America
Thomas Feterson
Prospect Today
Monticello
Det. Fernon
Jefferson Commission
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Charles Johnston Laid to Rest in New Orleans Funeral
Funeral services for Charles Lane Jormeton died in New Orleans Thursday were held Saturday afternoon led by Rev Patrick Henry. Born in Alabama he had lived in the area for 24 years before moving away three years ago. His widow Mrs Charles L Johnston of New Orleans survives along with a sister Mrs Conserae of San Antonio and a brother H W Johnston of Lereles sirrielm.
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Charles Lane Jormeton
New Orleans
Patrick Henry
Alabama
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San Antonan
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Lerele Sirrielm
Gloria Swanson’s Husband Plans Visit to France
Beverly Mills reports Gloria Swanson’s husband Tha Marquia Dé La Filaise will sail from New York on August 2 to handle business in France and fulfill immigration duties. Also noted is fret Hor’s condition after a severe accident, with medical updates from New York and Washington as doctors assess his cerebral injuries.
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France
Beverly Mills
Marquia Dé la Filaise
Gloria Swanson
New York
Avery Sear
American Poly
Tauteh
Washington
Forest fires under control near Portland and Fresno
Portland reports most northwest forestings under control despite meager rainfall causing anxiety. In the Colville national forest damage is limited but potential losses loom up to 1.5 million. Fresno area fires scorched about 60 000 acres as crews work to contain a fast moving blaze along an eight mile front.
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Pueile Northwest
Columbie National Forest
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Prison Association Leader Attacks Capital Punishment
William Franklin Tenn, president of the American Prison Association, urged abolition of capital punishment and a national coordination of prison systems at the association’s opening session in Tacoma. He called for prisoner work, indeterminate sentences, restricted direct voting, depoliticized prosecutions, and reforms to juror challenges and trial procedures.
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Prison Association
Tacoma
William Franklin ‘Tenn
American Prison Resoziation
Rum seizure at Miami aboard Munson liner
Approximately 300 cases of what was described as high grade liquor were seized by customs agents on the steamship Mama mat of the Munson line shortly before it sailed from Miami harbor bound for New York via Nassau. The shipment, loaded in a large shipping boxcar, was delivered as the voyage began and seized moments later.
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Miami Win
Munson Line
Edison speaks to press on phonograph anniversary
Thomas Edison, in West Orange New Jersey on the phonograph’s anniversary, answered questions on politics aviation and invention. He declined to discuss presidential matters praised electric power and its applications and explained how the phonograph record was created. Messages from rulers and officials including King Albert of Belgium and Secretary Hoover were noted along with a congratulatory cable from Mussolini.
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N. J
Thomas É Ellison
Henry Mord
Genius Coolidge
Mir. Edison
Harry “Moore
Albert
Belgium
Ikosweave
Ivinh
Teachers' College Building Fire at Chico Destroyed
Burns GRICO Cal Aug 18 The main building of the Chico Teachers College was destroyed by fire last night. The blaze reportedly started in an extension. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars.
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Burns Grico
Cal
Fitnta Tenshesr’ Tellewe
Chico
Nye
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