Gray County I O F Plans Whitesboro Convention April 25
The Grayson County I O F Association schedules its annual convention in Whitesboro on Friday April 25. Three to four counties Cooke Denton Fannin and possibly Collin may attend as guests with aims to form a District Association. Grand Lodge officers and Rebekah Assembly to hold joint session. 300 to 400 guests expected. Whitesboro lodge gearing up for visit.
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Whitesboro
Grayson County I. C. O. F. Association
L. Self
Grayson County Association
Grayson Association
Cooke
Denton
Fannin
Collin
Whitewright
Whiteshoro
Grand Lodge
Rebekah
Self
Jodge
Whitesboron
Sherman approves charity tax by four to one
In Sherman on April 2 a special tax election in five wards drew 357 votes on a 4000-strong electorate. The mill tax for charity passed four to one with 281 in favor and 76 against, promising over 12000 dollars for one year based on current property valuations.
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Sherman
Final Lyceum Number Coming Next Week
Harwood Robert Manlove known as The Man of Many Faces appears Friday evening April 11 in Whitewright. An impersonator de luxe, he transforms on stage into diverse characters to provoke laughter without offense. The local committee predicts a capacity audience to end the lyceum season.
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Harwood
Robert Manlove
Whitewright
Manlove
Lyceum
America
Harwood Manlove
Morehead Station Promotes Reliable Gasoline
An ad touts Morehead’s convenient filling station urging customers to buy gasoline with confidence at the visible pump, claiming no mistakes can be made and praising their chosen fuel for reliability.
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Morehead
President seeks 75000 man for 12000 position
President Coolidge said he had not chosen an Attorney General yet and would announce soon. He is seeking a candidate paid 75000 or 100000 dollars for a 12000 dollar post plus an automobile. Geography not a major factor in the choice.
Revival Meeting at Baptist Church Draws Large Crowds
The revival at the Baptist Church grows with 14 names on the church roll by Thursday. two by letters and twelve candidates for baptism. Dr. A A Duncan of First Baptist Greenville preaches forcefully, winning Whitewright hearts. Music led by M Dow Mooney of Fat Worth. Services run through Sunday with 9am morning and 730pm evening sessions.
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Baptist Church
A. A. Duncan
First Baptist Church of
Greenville
M. Dow Mooney
Fat Worth
Grand Jury Indicts Liquor Ring Figures in DC
Washington federal grand jury handed up indictments charging three deputy U S marshals, a police lieutenant, a Marines sergeant, Pullman porters, a high priced caterer and wife with conspiring to bring liquor from the South. Three leaders of Washingtons liquor ring and two stenographers are named along with other associates. Senator Frank L Greene injured by a Fisher shooting incident is recovering at home after two skull operations.
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Washington
United States
Patrick H. Batteman
Charles Marshall
John G. Newman
J. L. Sprinkle
South
Pullman
Benjamin Morris
Milton Scarborough
H. Curtis Lamson
Federal
Otis E. Fisher
Prohibition
Frank L. Greene
Vermont
Greene
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fisher
Senator Greene
Senate recount aims to finish Texas ballots by Tuesday
Washington April 1 report says the Senate committee handling the Peddy Mayfield contest expects to finish recounting Texas senatorial ballots by next Tuesday. Counters have reviewed 192 counties and 282 bags of ballots and records, with 62 counties remaining to be canvassed before testimony begins.
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Washington
Senate
Peddy-Mayfield
Texas
Second District Federated Clubs Session At Sherman
The women of the Second District Federated Clubs of Texas meet in Sherman for their annual session Thursday through Saturday with attendees from Whitewright including the Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association. The Alpha Kappa Club from Whitewright High School, among the few high school groups affiliated with the federation, has members Margaret McMurry, Maxie Echols and Lucile LaRoe elected as accredited delegates.
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Federated Clubs of
Texas
Sherman
Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association
Federated Clubs
Alpha Kappa Club
Whitewright High School
Margaret McMurry
Maxie Echols
Lucile LaRoe
New Car Moves Sideways Sparks Future Snake Hunt
A London Opinion note envisions advances in motor cars that can move sideways and, as pedestrians grow scarce, imagines a future vehicle that could fascinate its prey like a snake to immobilize it.
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London
Adjusted Pension Bill Advances in Senate Vote
The adjusted pension bill, aiming to remove gratuity inequalities for veterans of past wars, passed the Senate 51 to 10. It sets $72 monthly for Mexican and Civil War veterans, with $8 per dependents, and adds widows eligibility rules and graduated scales for Spanish American veterans.
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Washington
Senate
Bursum
New Mexico
Harding
Pension Bureau
Sheppard
Texas
Stanley
Kentucky
Widow of Sheriff Morehead Named Successor
Bryan April 1 Mrs L E Morehead widow of Sheriff Morehead slain Saturday night was appointed to fill his unexpired term by unanimous county commissioners. After she posts the bond a deputy will be named to assist.
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Bryan
L. E. Morehead
Morehead
Radiola Super Hetrodyne Demonstrated in Compact Box
Joe Johnson shows a new receiving apparatus labeled Radiola Super Hetrodyne. The portable unit fits in a suitcase sized case, emits programs three blocks away without wires, and prompts caution that secret conversations may be recorded.
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Joe Johnson
Radiola
Reverend Jap Manton Leaves Sherman to Lead Chicago Church
The Rev. Jap Manton, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church of Sherman for three and a half years and a prominent figure in American Legion work in the area, departs for Chicago to serve as pastor of the Creater Memorial Presbyterian Church.
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Jap Manton
Central Presbyterian Church of
Sherman
American Legion
Chicago
Creater Memorial Presbyterian Church
City
Rockefeller Jr. Urges Love But Motor Needs Fuel
The Detroit News quotes John D. Rockefeller Jr. saying love is the greatest thing, yet fond words alone do not keep a motor running, implying practical needs beyond sentiment.
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John D. Rockefeller Jr
John
Detroit News
Sinclair Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
Harry F. Sinclair, lessee of Teapot Dome, was indicted by a Federal grand jury on contempt charges for refusing to answer ten questions before the Senate oil committee. The panel ruled the questions pertinent to the inquiry, marking the first grand jury step in the oil investigation and signaling a potential Supreme Court ruling on Congress authority to summon witnesses.
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Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Senate Oil Committee
Sinclair
Supreme Court
Congress
Farmer Dies In Auto Crank Accident Near Danville
Danville Illinois April 1 Stooping to crank his automobile cost the life of John Woods a farmer living southeast of here near the Indiana line His elbow discharged an automatic pistol in his pocket and the bullet penetrated his heart Woods was married three weeks ago.
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Danville, Ill
John Woods
Here
Indiana Line
Woods
Mrs Patterson Dead. Rites Held in Hillsboro
News arrives of Mrs Patterson death on Tuesday in Hillsboro after a residence here. She was widow of J S Dillon before marrying Patterson, with survivors including Mrs L V Smith El Paso Mrs John Parker Sherman Guy and Ellis Dillon of Hillsboro and Godfrey Dillon who died in 1918. Funeral to be held in Hillsboro.
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Patterson
Hillsboro
Post Office Money Orders Reach Over Eight Thousand in First Quarter
The local post office issued money orders totaling more than eight thousand dollars in the first quarter and cashed about the same amount from other offices. Cotton seed and field seeds shipments drive inbound orders, while outbound orders largely cover merchandise purchases from Whitewright via postal money orders.
Reorganized Boy Scout Movement Expands in County
A county Scout Council forms with H. L. McLean of Fort Worth as Scout Executive. He will devote full time to the work and is expected to visit Whitewright to organize a local Scout troop.
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Sherman
Denison
H. L. McLean
Fort Worth
McLean
Whitewright
Otone 15 Named as Attorney General
Harlan Fiske Stone of New York has been selected by President Coolidge as attorney general. He has served as dean of Columbia University Law School since 1910 and recently joined the firm Satterlee Canfield Stone. He studied at Ambhurst and Columbia and was admitted to the New York bar in 1898. He is a director of the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railroad Company and other corporations. He is a Republican who has not played a leading political role.
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Washington
Harlan Fiske Stone
New York
Coolidge
Stone
Columbia University Law School
Satterlee, Canfield & Stone
Ambhurst
Columbia
Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railroad Company
Davidson Takes Plane After Engine Stalls
Governor candidate Lynch Davidson faced engine trouble while traveling from Houston to Sweetwater for a Monday night speech. After the railroad engine stalled between Houston and Rosenberg, he reached Fort Worth too late to connect, then hired a plane piloted by Luke Christopher of Barron Field Aviation Company. The 202 mile leg to Sweetwater was completed by air.
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Lynch Davidson
Sweetwater
Davidson
Houston
Rosenberg
Fort Worth
Luke Christopher
Barron Field Aviation Company
A B Fall Isolated From Outsiders Enjoying Life
Three Rivers New Mexico March 29 Albert B Fall former secretary of the interior under fire over naval oil reserve leasing lives quietly on his ranch. He oversees extensive property and keeps reporters blocked from access while two Sinclair attorneys visit and stay several hours.
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Three Rivers
N. M
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Sinclair
Morris announces for Grayson County Clerk in Democratic primary
The Sun carries the formal announcement of W. V. Will Morris as a candidate for county clerk of Grayson County subject to the Democratic primary. A lifelong farmer born and raised in the county he is married to Leila Crocker and has three children.
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the Sun
W. V
Will) Morris
Grayson County
Morris
Hardy Morris
George Morris
Tennessee
Sister Grove
Jamison
Kate McCoy
Missouri
James McCoy
Sherman
McCoy
Ivy’s Business College
Leila Crocker
Forty thousand coal miners quit work in four states
Forty thousand miners across Missouri Oklahoma Kansas and Arkansas are idle after failed talks between the Southwestern Interstate Operators Association and the miners. Operators demanded a lower scale while miners pressed for a three year contract ending deadlock. Miners blame operators for stopping work as arbitration failed. Under union rules without a new contract workers must stop, though some may work for independent operators agreeing to the three year plan.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arkansas
Southwestern Interstate Operators’ Association
Large Barn Destroyed by Fire Near Ely
A barn on the Mrs Byron Sears farm near Ely and a hay shed were destroyed by fire about 4 o clock Thursday morning. The barn, one of the largest in the area, and the hay shed were valued at several thousand dollars and insured. W T Beasley, a resident on the farm, lost feed insured for 1000 dollars.
Lündendorff Freed on Treason Charge in Munich
Gen Erich Ludendorff acquitted of treason for role in the beer hall putsch at Munich in November. Adolf Hitler sentenced to five years fortress confinement with Poehner, but six months in prison and the rest on probation.
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Munich
Erich Ludendorff
Adolph Hitler
Hitler
Poehner
Youth Hacking Bible Verse Tries Hand Severing
Locust Grove Ga March 28 Herbert Little 17 read If thy right hand offend thee and hacked at his hand with a hatchet until nearly severed. His act sparked shock as authorities intervened to prevent further injury and assess mental state.
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Locust Grove
Herbert Little
Herbert
April Fool Fire At Everman Public School
Fort Worth, Texas April 1. A fire in Everman public school lab caused about 1000 dollars in damage. Believed to be an April fool joke, residents delayed responding to the alarm allowing the blaze to threaten the building until a bucket brigade and a Fort Worth fire engine arrived. Byron Angel, 15, was lightly injured by a tub thrown from a second story window.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Everman Public School
Byron Angel
Bucket Brigade
Keeling and Looney Plan Slaton Furniture Store
A. C. Keeling and W. J. Looney returned from a trip to Lubbock County. Looney arranged to open a furniture store at Slaton and will sell out current stock here quickly and move to Slaton in the coming weeks.
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A. C. Keeling
W. J. Looney
Lubbock County
Armed deputies guard polls in haven of beer
Chicago April 1 armed deputy sheriffs took charge of voting at Cicero after shootings and intimidation blamed on beer runners. Two men were slightly wounded others beaten a polling place invaded one man kidnapped and many voters driven to the street one precinct closed another evacuated except a woman clerk who refused to leave
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Chicago
Cicero
Hawthorn
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Stoops
Otone
A. B. Fall
W. V. (Will) Morris
Ludendorff
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