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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1921
Page
1
Governor Neff voiced disdain for excessive harmony at the Capitol urging a lively state government. He supports public-service gains through contention and announced plans to set a definite date for a special legislative session by week’s end. C P McGinnis added additions to his home on South Bond Street.
Sherman, April 26. John Kelly, 62, is at St. Vincent's Sanitarium in serious condition from knife wounds suffered Monday near King and First streets. Deputy Sheriff Bart Shipp says James Albert was arrested after the attack. Kelly, a former East Lamar grocery delivery driver, says he was attacked by several negroes. He had surgery Tuesday morning and remains in critical condition. Mrs. S. P. Beckett incurred injuries Monday evening when she fell at home, dislocating her right shoulder and elbow and suffering a deep scalp wound.
Paris reports France intends to press the Ruhr occupation despite Berlin’s latest note to Washington. Paris distrusts any German offer as a bluff and demands payment or penalties, fearing allied splits if Britain and Italy seek new negotiations. France sees hidden jokers in the proposal, notably a clause barring production restrictions.
Mrs Dora T Hobby mother of former Governor W P Hobby died at her Dallas home aged 79 after months of illness Her family was present and the body will be buried in Dallas
Sherman, April 26 Albert Wilson a negro porter in a local hotel was arrested Saturday night on a charge of making a criminal assault upon a young white woman guest at the hotel He was held without bail after an examining trial before Justice H D Cumby Monday and committed to the Grayson County jail where he is being held
In Picker Oklahoma a horse escaped an unfenced track and charged spectators during a race. Mildred Willis five, died. Five others were injured, two seriously, including Mrs. Joseph Freeman with a fractured skull and Mrs. Edna Criss with a crushed lung. Others injured were Joseph Duncan fourteen, Mrs. E T Roe mother of the deceased, and jockey Claud Stone.
Austin April 25 Gov Neff appointed W H Rand of Sulphur Springs to the board of prison commissioners He succeeds Sam D W Law who resigned citing policy differences with the governor over prison administration
Washington, April 27. The White House issued a statement on eighty four postmaster nominations by President Harding. It notes 3,415 nominations failed of confirmation in the last Congress, with 760 new appointments from Civil Service exams, 1,637 former fourth class moved to third class, and 1,018 never examined. The list’s nominees all held high marks in civil service exams, barring veteran-preference exceptions, and their integrity and fitness are clear.
Rouse City reports W. H. Adams Jr., 24, killed when a front casing blew out on the RockWall Rowlett road at 10 this morning. His brother Jones Adams, 26, sustained injuries and has since returned home. Both are single and sons of W. H. Adams and members of the American Legion.
Leavenworth Kan April 26 Twenty two of the forty six members of the Industrial Workers of the World convicted of violating the selective service law and espionage act had reached the Federal prison at Leavenworth by noon today ten more in charge of the United States Marshal from Chicago were reported arriving by the warden A V Anderson
Paris Texas April 24 The three year old son of a farmer near Kia mitia Station on the Frisco Railroad between Tuskhoma and Talihina strayed Thursday and spent the night in the mountains. Two faithful dogs accompanied him from home and stood guard as searchers found him Friday morning lying unconscious from privation.
On Friday evening last a delightful school program by pupils of Miss Chenoweth Mrs Harp and Miss Ray entertained the audience at the school auditorium Piano solos readings and comical songs delighted the crowd The main feature was a style show by beginner pupils depicting fashions from head to foot including an Elder’s parody with James Bryant in full dress The final number was a Japanese dance by Miss Rays physical training class creating a fairy garden scene
Lower Main Street has been improved by grading gravelling and filling with dirt requiring about one hundred loads. Some property owners agreed to build concrete gutters and plan to have gravel brought to the curb during the course of further improvements.
Austin April 26 The state health department will strictly enforce the restaurant sanitation bill and related health measures. The Quinn bill requires all waiters and food handlers in public eating places to pass an infectious disease examination before June 10. Beginning June 11 inspectors will check restaurants cafes hotels dairies bakers meat markets drug stores and confectioneries selling milk and sandwiches for valid certificates. Employers and employees without certificates will be prosecuted.
Denison, Tex. April 25. Engineer Pierce of the Katy Smithville district was killed and his fireman injured when Katy engine No. 863 struck a mule south of Taylor. The engine overturned with no time to jump. Officials say livestock trouble along the right of way and efforts to curb it continue.
Austin, April 26. Governor Pat M. Neff said he would not exchange an untarnished character for the Governor's office in reply to a telegram about M. M. School being fined $500 for criminal libeling the Governor during the campaign. He hopes the plea and fine protect the names of future candidates from slander. Adding machine paper at 20c per roll.
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