Noted Texas political figure Colonel Gunter Dies at 62
Colonel Jet Gunter a pioneer in Texas politics and cattle industry, died at 1:20 AM at his Brain Fever home after a monthlong illness. Born in 1845 in North Carolina, he built a career in public life and farming in Upshur and later Phi relations, and was visited by Senator Bailey and other friends before his passing. Governor Campbell plans to attend the funeral.
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Army of the Sond
Enormous Loss from Floods Strikes Tri State Area
Heavy rains across western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and West Virginia cause river overflows washouts of tracks and trolley lines. Towns Grattan Rowlesburg Tramellion submerged as hundreds evacuated. One house wrecked Mary Ballard and children drowned as flood waters surge through Pike counties.
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Cotton Crop Prospects Accessible in Alabama Reports
Montgomery July 18 reports to President Seymour of the Alabama section indicate the cotton crop is likely to reach 60 to 70 percent in yield. With ideal conditions, an 84 percent potential may be achieved, though prospects depend on favorable weather and proper growing conditions.
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Seymour
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Merchants Exchange backs equal treatment for Japanese
The Merchants' Exchange of San Francisco states it does not favor immigration laws that discriminate against Japanese people or treat them differently from other foreigners. It supports equal privileges for Japanese in the United States and opposes barriers to friendly trade between Japan and the U S.
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Secretary Wilson Visits Forests Near Butte
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson arrived in Butte Montana and after visiting the Washee Copper Smelters proceeded to Hell Gate forest reserve on a tour of the national forests in the northwest. He was accompanied by his son, Wagner, serving as private secretary.
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Desertions For Girl Jailed Deserter Faces Court Martial
In Bakersfield California on July 18 a private Georg Chickerton who enlisted in the Fourth Company Artillery at Fort Dupat Delaware deserted the army and followed the air to the canyon. He surrendered to the local recruiting officer and is jailed to await a court martial with possible long term confinement in Alcatraz Island listed as the military prison.
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Alentra Island
Mitchell Car Keeps At Front In Canton Run
Columbus Ohio July 18 The Gid t started its morning and jet in to Cantons Park. is expected to make Canton in eight hours and forty eight months though the roads are not in good condition A number of the cars including the heavily weighted Mitchell have received slight penalties on recount of the trouble Aside from this the Mitchell has a perfect scare having made the hard run of 175 miles from Indianapolis without the slightest engine trouble.
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Trice Sees Depot Plans For International & Great Northern
Vice President and General Manager Leroy Trice has visited the city and conferred on plans for a new depot to be erected by the company. Construction is to begin soon with a station of attractive mission architecture, ready for patrons as quickly as possible.
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Local Weather Forecast for Ban Astanidaml Friary
Ogale weather report notes 72 degrees at 7 am with wind at 4 mph. Temperature history lists 78, 87, 92, and 93 degrees through early morning hours, with comparisons to last year. The cotton region bulletin and national weather summary appear on page three.
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Brumby Encounters Reporter Over Tuberculosis Quarantine
State Health Officer Brumby and Houston journalist Pat Daugherty clashed on a Houston street after a disputed interview about the Tuberculosis quarantine. Governor Campbell became involved as Brumby repudiated the interview while Daugherty affirmed its authenticity. Both were hissed and bitten but escape serious injury.
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Night riders whip farmer in Kentucky terror attack
In Hopkingville Kentucky masked riders attacked farmer Nathan Hester with a cowhide at his home last night in front of his wife. Hester, a Tobacco Growers association member who sold his crop independently last year, was severely beaten as his wife fainted and was revived after a fall during her attempt to help.
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Two Die In Express Speed Auto Crash On Ocean Parkway
A crash on Ocean Parkway near 254th Street killed Thomas Donovan and injured Chapman Roper and another man after two cars rushing from Coney Island collided head on. A third auto narrowly avoided the wreckage as drivers failed to see each other in the dimly lit road.
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Morristown
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Black Marias to Replace Wagon Patrols in New York
City officials plan to convert transport of arrestees to police autos. Commissioner Bingman will open bids next Monday from firms supplying patrol wagons for the old-time patrols.
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poNen
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San Pranciven Telex Strike Keeps Edge on Employers
Wires rattle with little change in the telex strike as unions and companies each claim impending victory. Western Union official Milkey says he is open to meeting former employees individually and considers reinstatement for those not barred.
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Southern Railway Train Wreck Near Richland Injures Passengers
A Southern Railway passenger train No. 6 leaving Atlanta at midnight partially wrecked at Richland South Carolina early today. The locomotive and mail express cars derailed and overturned. No one is seriously injured though many passengers are reported to be mildly hurt.
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Elks Parade Tops Philadelphia Reunion and Officer Votes
The Elks procession drew 100000 spectators along Broad Street as 100000 men women and children watched the parade. The grand lodge elected John K Tenor Charleroi Pa as grand exalted ruler with Edward Leach and others named to senior posts while Texas members faced disappointment in the vote count and a new Port Arthur lodge charter was approved.
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Policeman Angel Guerrera Resigns from Battonio Police
Angel Guerrera resigns from the Battonio police department and leaves tonight with his wife for St Louis to seek future opportunities. He cites a misunderstanding with the marshal and says he has always fulfilled his duty.
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