Railroad dividends rise again in 1924 with noted gains
Associated Press reports 1924 railroad dividends totaled about 303 million dollars, up roughly 6 million from 1923. Missouri, Kansas and Texas declares 5 percent preferred, aiming for 7 percent. Southern Railway shifts to 5 percent common, Atlantic Coast Line adds 1 percent, and Louisville and Nashville lifts to 6 percent.
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Grand Jury Probes Narcotics and Rum Violations
Federal grand jury continues investigations into alleged violations of the narcotic act and the prohibition amendment. The probe began Monday and is expected to run several days with many army officers and prisoners called to testify on theft and government property cases.
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Federal Grand Jury
Army
Eight New Yorkers Die From Poisoned Whiskey Epidemic
Eight persons including two women and six men are dead in New York from poisoned whiskey cases since last Saturday. Sixty seven patients, among them 11 women, fill Bellevue hospital wards with authorities warning more cases as Christmas nears due to renewed alcohol influx.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Coming Nuptials Excuse Man From Jury Duty
Prospective groom Fred McHinzie faced murder trial jury selection when Judge W W McCrory excused jurors with wedding conflicts. John Reinhardt announced imminent nuptials, prompting the judge to release him and others with wedding plans from service.
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W. W. McCrory
Fred McHinzie
Van Landingham Named Chief Clerk to District Clerk Archer
Luther Van Landingham will become chief clerk to District Clerk Osceola Archer on January 1, succeeding Don J. Marr who has served eight years. Archer announced the move Tuesday. Marr has not disclosed future plans.
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Luther van Landingham
Jack R. Burke
Osceola Archer
Don J. Marr
Mr. Archer
Archer
Marr
Ferguson Attends Highway Meeting in Austin
Former Governor James E Ferguson sat in on a highway commission meeting in Austin and conferenced with highway officials about operating costs. The session followed a Dallas roads and taxes meeting and involved bids on Wilson County highway construction and an appeal over contract awards. Austin County sought 400000 state aid to complete the Bellville to Mill Creek highway segment.
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James E. Ferguson
Highway Department
Dallas
Highway Commission
Wilson County
Smith Brothers
IR. J. Windrot
Smith Brot
L. C. Sutton
Austin County
Bellville
Mill Creek Line
Allen F. Licardie Dies While Eating Breakfast
Allen F Ashley Licardie 36 owner of I M Auto Sales on South Flores died at home 406 West Cevallos while eating breakfast Tuesday. He told his wife to open the window then suddenly stopped breathing and died before a doctor arrived. He is survived by his widow Carrie Licardie daughter Minnie Dee mother Mrs A B Culp grandmother Mrs Anita Grr and one sister Anita L Licardie. Native of San Antonio body held at Henry A Guerra funeral home.
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I & M. Auto Sales Company
South Flores Street
West Cevallos Street
Liccardie
Lieardie
J. G. Sarran
Carrie Licardie
Minnie Dee
A. B. Culp
Anita G.rr
Anita L.i Licardie
San Antonio
Henry A. Guerra
Unaware Son Learns of Fathers Funeral As Douglas Lodge Conducts Services
James Osborn of Calexico planned a Mexico vacation with his father Calvin Osborn in Douglas, Arizona. He arrived unannounced to find the funeral held December 8 after the lodge could not locate any relatives to attend. The family remains unlocated.
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Osborn
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Douglas
Calvin Osborn
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