Gasoline Explosion Kills Twenty Five in Port Arthur
The tanker Gulf of Venezuela anchored near Port Arthur Bay exploded early Monday, killing 25 crewmen and injuring about 10 with two missing. Fire consumed the quarters as gasoline vents reached 100 feet, while deck crews survived with varying injuries. The cause remains undetermined though officials suspect a tank overflow triggering contact with a steam pipe. 85,000 barrels of gasoline stored aboard.
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Port Arthur
Gulf of Venezuela
Port Arthur Bay
England
Bloody Herrin In Limelight Again
John Ford former chief of police and two Ku Klux Klansmen were killed in a polling place disorder in Herrin Illinois after a militia arrived to quell a gun battle at the garage of Klan leader John Smith. Four men wounded including alderman Mack Sizemore and Cate McNeill with conflicting reports on the casualties.
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Herrin
Ill
John Ford
Masonic Hall
Carbondale
John Smith
Ford
Mack Sizemore
Alderman
Ben Sizemore
Cate McNeill
Sizemores
McNeill
Smith
Eugene Vincent
Blackie
Three Million Dollar Bonds Planned for University of Texas
Governor Ferguson announced to the State Board of Education that manuscript bonds totaling 3,000,000 dollars will be issued for the University of Texas permanent fund. The bonds will carry five percent interest and be offered for sale to the board or through the designated agency if needed. The move aims to maximize interest for the permanent university fund.
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Austin
Fergguson
State Board of Education
University of Texas Permanent Fund
Permanent School
Hooper and McMurry Buy Stock for Devon Port Stores
W. R. Hooper and Russell McMurry spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Dallas purchasing stock for the Devon Port Variety Stores.
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W. R. Hooper
Russell McMurry
Dallas
Devonport
Methodist Revival Begins Sunday in Sherman
Rev. S. W. Williams of Travis Street Church Sherman will lead a revival meeting starting Sunday. Williams, a respected Methodist preacher from Grace Church Dallas, has held key posts in the Southern Methodist Church. Whitewright congratulates itself on securing him and invites other churches and choirs to join in the services urging all Methodists to attend and seek uplift in Christian life. Pastor W A Stuckey urges townspeople to come and seek Jesus.
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S. W. Williams
Travis Street Church
Sherman
Williams
Southern Methodist Church
Grace Church
Dallas
Whitewright
Jesus
W. A. Stuckey
Burns School Shooting and Double Tragedy Near Utopia
A 40 year old mute set fire to a rural schoolhouse at Sabinal and fatally shot Mrs. Will Jones, mother of five, then killed himself after a long manhunt. He died after taking poison following a self inflicted abdominal wound. Neighbors reported the assailant’s sudden insanity.
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Sabinal
Utopia
Here
Will Jones
Jones
Man jailed for stealing own auto in Omaha
Weston Wiswall took his wife's car from downtown Omaha while she shopped. Police arrested him after he could not identify himself or locate his wife. He spent two nights in jail before the case proceeded.
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Omaha
Neb
Weston Wiswall
Wind Storm Causes Small Property Damage Across Town
Local insurers report numerous small claims after a windstorm Saturday at 2:30 am. Damage affects outbuildings brick flues and chimneys and a few houses. Fences at the school athletic park partially blown down with damage likely over fifty dollars.
Tyler ladies write on door to curb peddlers
The Tyler community sees placards on doors to deter itinerant peddlers, a method praised by local women. Royse City residents, including a farmer, note some merchants may buy outside Royse City, prompting calls for loyalty among local traders.
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Tyler
Royse City
Presbyterian Ladies Spring Sale at Dyer Jones Drug Store
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church announce their annual Spring Sale for Saturday April 17 at the Dyer and Jones drug store. Many beautiful and useful articles will be on sale.
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the Presbyterian Church
Dyer & Jones Drug Store
Miss Floy Ashley Visits Parents During Weekend
Miss Floy Ashley, a student at Commerce, spent the past weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ashley.
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Floy Ashley
Commerce
Mrs. C. B. Ashley
Mrs J H Cox Visited Krum To Stay With Claud Cox Family
Mrs J H Cox spent the past week end in Krum as a guest of her son Claud Cox and his wife.
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J. H. Cox
Krum
Claud Cox
Steck Sworn In as Iowa Senator After Brookhart Loss
Daniel F. Steck, a Democrat, was seated in the U S Senate over incumbent Brookhart following a week long debate. The vote 45 to 41, Vice President Dawes administered the oath, and Steck immediately voted on a procedural motion recessing the chamber.
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United States Senate
Daniel F. Steck
Smith W.brookhart
Iowa
Brookhart
Steck
Senator Cummins
Dawes
Cummins
Senate Chamber
Harrison
Mississippi
Smoot
Boy In Coma After March 24 Accident Near Electra
Electra April 14 Hamilton Hill ten miles northeast of Electra, son of T W Hill, a prominent farmer, remains unconscious in a coma after a horse fell on him March 24. Doctors say the injury is at the base of the brain and no bones were broken. Nineteen days have passed with no sign of consciousness.
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Electra
Jones Dies at Slaton in Sudden Death
J. Jones formerly of Ely died suddenly at his home near Slaton last Monday. Surviving children include Mrs. J. R. Ryan, P. A. Jones, and Mrs. Jim Barton.
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J. J. Jones
Ely
Slaton
Jones
J. R. Ryan
P. A. Jones
Near Town
Jim Barton
Savoy
Everheart Announces Candidacy for Precinct Three Constable
Burn Everheart, a well known local peace officer born near Whitewright, announces his run for constable of precinct three. He promises to enforce all laws impartially and to visit each voter during the campaign while asking for support and votes.
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Burn Everheart
Mr. Everheart
Whitewright
Everheart
Rev. F. E. Butler Visits Whitewright
Rev. F. E. Butler of Jacksonville visited Whitewright in the latter part of last week. He once served as president of Grayson College and remains well remembered by local friends. Butler recently published a book of poems now for sale and several former pupils here have purchased copies.
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F. E. Butler
Jacksonville
Whitewright
Butter
Grayson College
Texas
Butler
May and Penn Join Savoy City Officials
J. B. May and Bryant Penn, former Whitewright residents, are now part of Savoy's government. May serves as mayor and Penn sits on the city council, having been elected in last Tuesday's vote.
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J. B. May
Bryant Penn
Whitewright
Savoy
Mr. May
Bryant
Macks Visit Friends After Honeymoon in Texas
Mr and Mrs R B Mack of Frederick Oklahoma spent the past week visiting the LaRoe family in this city. They are returning from a honeymoon trip to Galveston San Antonio and other points in South and Southwest Texas where they toured several sites.
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R. B. Mack
Frederick, Ok
Lucian LaRoe
Galveston
San Antonio
Texas
Bryant Family Guests Visit Dallas Relatives
Mr and Mrs C B Bryant and their daughter Mrs A H Fortner of Sweetwater visiting here spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Dallas as guests of relatives.
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C. B. Bryant
A. H. Fortner
Sweetwater
Dallas
Mrs. Atterberry and daughter return to Oklahoma City
Mrs. H. T. Atterberry and her young daughter have gone back to Oklahoma City after an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. McMillin.
Thompson Couple Return From Durant Visit
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Thompson returned Friday from Durant Oklahoma after visiting their son Clyde Thompson.
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H. F. Thompson
Durant, Okla
Clyde Thompson
Reid Wilson and Lonnie Myrick Visit Denton Sunday
Reid Wilson and Lonnie Myrick were noted as visitors in Denton on Sunday, with local observers reporting their appearance at a community gathering. The event drew attention from residents and local media.
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Reid Wilson
Lonnie Myrick
Denton
Death of Luther Burbank Sparks World Mourning
Luther Burbank, celebrated plant wizard and Santa Rosa resident, died at age 77 after a long life of science and skepticism about an afterlife. A memorial service was held in Frank Doyle Memorial Park with private burial for family.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Luther Burbank
Burbank
Frank Doyle Memorial Park
Gas for cooling houses is forecast in Galveston meeting
In Galveston more than 600 delegates attended the Southwestern Public Service Association and Southwestern Geographic Division of the National Electric Light Association conferences. Paul E. Nichols, vice president of Galveston Gas Co and head of the association, predicted gas would heat homes in winter and cool them in summer after rate structure reconstructions enable summer loads to be managed.
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Galveston
Southwestern Public Service Association
Southwestern Geographic Division
National Electric Light Association
Paul E. Nichols
Galveston Gas Company
Panhandle Wheat Crop Is Promising This Year
In Fort Worth on April 14 18 to 20 million bushels of wheat are expected from the Texas Panhandle according to Homer D Wade assistant secretary manager of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. W A Barlow Amarillo wrote that about 1150000 acres were seeded this season and the crop is near perfect with about ten percent seeded two weeks late.
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Fort Worth
Texas Panhandle
Homer D. Wade
West
Tyler Hosts District Rotary Meet Praised by Visitors
Local Rotarians who attended the Tyler district meeting last Thursday and Friday praised the city for its hospitality. They called the gathering one of the best ever held in the state with nearly a thousand Rotarians in attendance. Fred W. Smith of the Tyler club spoke on "The Possibilities of Rotary in a Small Town" and received many compliments.
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Tyler
Rotarians
Rotary Aans
Fred W. Smith
Rotary
Irwin to Speak in Sherman on April 15 Candidate for AG
T K Irwin, candidate for attorney general, will address Sherman residents Saturday night April 15. He will be the first state office candidate to visit Grayson County, aiming to rally local support.
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T. K. Irwin
Sherman
Mr. Irwin
Grayson County
Devonport Variety Store Reopens After Redecoration
The Devonport Variety Store shows a neater appearance after workmen completed painting and redecorating the interior. The front of the store has been painted a blood red.
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Devonport
Rotary Anns Host Rotary Club Dinner at Smith Home
The Rotary Anns entertain Rotary Club members with a dinner and forty two party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Smith this Thursday evening.
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The
Rotary Anns
Rotary Club
Fred W. Smith
Wolfe City Hosts High School Baseball Game This Afternoon
The Wolfe City High School baseball team hosts a local game this afternoon at Wolfe City. The matchup features two regional squads and is scheduled for an outdoor play at the Wolfe City field with fans encouraged to attend.
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Wolfe City
Thomson Couple Guests of Noes in Denison
Mr and Mrs B H Thomson spent Saturday night and Sunday in Denison as guests of Mrs Noe and Mr Noe in Denison.
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B. H. Thomson
Denison
R. N. Noe
Henrietta Visit Brought by Mrs Ray Melton and Daughter
Mrs Ray Melton and her daughter Mrs E G Lovall from Henrietta are visiting Mr and Mrs G D Bennett and other relatives here.
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Ray Melton
E. G. Lovall
Henrietta
G. D. Bennett
May couple returns to Corsicana after visit
Mr and Mrs Homer May have returned to their home in Corsicana after visiting his mother Mrs Mattie May.
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Homer
Corsicana
Mattie May
Illinois GOP Nominates World Court Foe for Senate
Colonel Frank L. Smith, labeled foe of the world court, was nominated by Illinois Republicans to oppose Senator William B. McKinley who backed the measure. George E. Brennan, a Democratic leader and veteran, led rivals in a decisive vote. McKinley defended his position as party regularity and President Coolidge support.
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Chicago
Frank L. Smith
The
World Court
Illinois
William B. McKinley
Senate
George E. Brennan
McKinley
Smith
Washington
Coolidge
Farmer Shot Nine Times Dies Instantly
Harve Snodgrass, 45, farm owner in Floydada, was shot nine times near the First National Bank at 3 30 this afternoon. Two brothers are being sought. one fired with an automatic revolver, the other waited in a motor car with a shotgun. An long standing dispute is cited as motive.
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Floydada
Harve Snodgrass
First National Bank
Snodgrass
New backs up call to restore postal rates
The Topeka State Journal notes Postmaster General New urges restoring old postal rates after passage, arguing rate hikes increased deficits and failed to raise revenue. It cites patterns where lower rates boosted revenue and recalls effects on post cards and periodicals.
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New
Congress
Mr. New
Federal Treasury
Electric Light
Railroads
Topeka State Journal
King Family Visits Dallas Daughter Hosts Return
W. H. King spent the weekend in Dallas as guest of his daughter Mrs. Eugene McElvaney. He was accompanied home by Mrs. King who had spent last week in Dallas.
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W. H. King
Dallas
Eugene McElvaney
Mrs. King
Mr and Mrs Virgil Yates Visit Wichita Falls Couple
Mr and Mrs Virgil Yates of Wichita Falls were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs R K Smith on Thursday and Friday.
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Virgil Yates
Wichita Falls
R. K. Smith
Mrs Holmes Connelly Here With Daughter From Trenton
Mrs Holmes Connelly and her young daughter visited over the weekend, staying with her mother Mrs B G Gowdy in town.
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Holmes Connelly
Trenton
B. G. Gowdy
Whitewright Sets San Jacinto Day Celebration Activities
Whitewright Public Schools plan a San Jacinto Day program on April 21 with a 1 PM pageant at the Grammar School and a post pageant track and stunt event. A 8 PM evening program follows, featuring a Miss Texas queen election and student contributions, with a 25 cent admission.
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Whitewright
San Jacinto
Grammar School
Ball Park
Texas
United States
Lucile Myrick
Marjorie Holland
Blanche Montgomery
Dorothy Key
Sherman Wins First Little Theater Cup
The Little Theatre of Sherman won the first Texas Little Theater trophy and $75 for Carroll Campbell Clement's one act Moontide at the State-wide Dallas Little Theatre event. San Antonio's Little Theatre Workshop took second with The Last of the Lowries and $75. Denison earned third with Caleb Stone's Death Watch and $50.
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Texas Little Theater
Little Theatre of
Sherman
Dallas Little Theatre
Carroll Campbell Clement
Little Theatre Workshop of
San Antonio
Paul Green
Lowries
Denison
Caleb Stone
Musical Recital by Students of Sidney L. Young
The pupils of Sidney L. Young will give a string and wind instrument recital Friday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The public is invited with no admission charge.
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Sidney L. Young
Gainesville Visitor Henry Clack Spends Monday Here
Henry Clack of Gainesville visited town Monday, staying for several hours and meeting local residents.
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Henry Clack
Gainesville
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Texas U
Burns School
Man
J. A. Winfrey of
Lester Haile
J. 1. Jones
Panhandle
Foe
Farmer
Little Theater Cup
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