Norfleet leads police surge on large crime ring
Denver authorities aided by state rangers rounded up 33 alleged con artists accused of defrauding victims across Colorado Florida Cuba and other tourist destinations. Victims funded prizes at resorts while the scheme used stock market paraphernalia to lure bets then steal large sums. Authorities also seized cash weapons and telegraph gear.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado State Rangers
Colorado
Florida
Cuba
Phillip van Dice
J. Frank Norfleet
Hale Center
Texas
Norfleet
van Cise
Joe Furey
United States
Stock Exchange
Grand jury indicts six men at Denison in kidnapping case
Denison August 28 Four indictments were returned against each of six men held on bond or with warrants issued by Grayson County grand jury. Indictments accuse kidnapping open port law violation false imprisonment and assault. Names include Ed Smith Murray Marlow R J Mallear and Lee Anderson. Two defendants not yet arrested. Trial set September 11 before Judge Wilcox in Sherman. Alleged flogging parties reported near Red River north of Denison with victims ordered to cross river or flee to Oklahoma. No similar cases since mid July.
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DenisOn
Grayson County
Grand Jury
Sherman
Teddie Wynne
C. A. Simpson
Camp Ellis
Ed Smith
Murray Marlow
R. J. Mallear
Lee Anderson
Wilcox
Fifty-Ninth District
M. E. & T. Railroad
Red River
Oklahoma
Judge Jones Heads Grayson Runoff for Chief Justice
Sherman judge Ben L. Jones led Grayson County in the run off for Chief Justice of the Fifth Court of Civil Appeals by 6819 to 1168 over Dallas judge W M Taylor. Jones won a majority in twelve of sixteen counties and secured the nomination by several thousand votes. Grayson County results are given with four small boxes missing in Saturday's election report.
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Ben L. Jones
Sherman
Grayson County
W. M. Taylor
Dallas
Fifth Court of Civil Appeals
Jones
Judge Jones
Greenville Boosters Visit Whitewright Band Led Tour
About fifteen autos from Greenville arrived in Whitewright Tuesday afternoon. The Greenville Chamber of Commerce band played for the visitors, drawing praise for its lively performance. Dr. G. F. Winfield of Wesley College spoke, inviting locals to the Hunt County Fair opening in Greenville on September 12 and praising Greenville as an educational center.
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Greenville
Whitewright
Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Greenville Boosters
G. F. Winfield
Wesley College
Hunt County
Whitewright Public Schools
Denison Stays Under Martial Law After Strike Quiet
Austin reports that Adjutant General Thomas D. Barton said Denison will remain under martial law as no discussion or plans exist to lift troops from the city despite quiet strike conditions.
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Denison
Austin
Thomas D. Barton
Authority to Take Over Roads Sought by President
Washington reports President Harding still favors a congressional grant of immediate authority to seize railroads and mining properties if public necessity demands it. He intends no push for powers unless Congress acts and there is clear need. The administration abandoned a Federal coal agency plan and supports a distribution supervision bill instead.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
White House
House
Winslow
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Committee
Henry Ford Not Bluffing on Plant Shutdown
Henry Ford reiterates he is not bluffing about closing his big Detroit plants on September 16 as part of a fight over coal broker “holdup” and denies reports that fuel shortages or other causes drove the action. Officials cite Ford’s production backlog and record output at the time to argue the shutdown was not due to lack of demand.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Louisville
Ford
Lincoln
Ford Company
Baby Falls From Bed, Infant Dies at Honey Grove
In Honey Grove Texas on August 29 a four month old child of Mr and Mrs Ollie Cantrell living southeast of the city fell from its bed while parents were in the field. The baby was found dead on their return. The incident is reported as a fatal household accident.
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Honey Grove
Texas
Ollie Cantrell
Mayfield Leads Senate Race Narrowing With County Totals
Mayfield's lead over Ferguson for United States Senate narrowed to about 54,789 as 152 counties reported and incomplete returns from 77 others were added. Marrs widened his lead over Bentley to 17,269. Texas Election Bureau tallies show Mayfield 304,233, Poynter 249,425 for U S Senate with 13 counties not reporting and eight holding no election.
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Earle B. Mayfield
Jas. E. Ferguson
United States
Marrs
Bentley
Texas Election Bureau
Poyvpuson Ooo
Mayfield
Bentley Meertact
Davidson
Billie Mayfield
Costco Ng
Terrell
May Have Cotton Immune to Weevil in Mississippi
Lake Mississippi August 27 Cotton believed immune to boll weevil is being grown by planter William Rush in this section He found a cotton stalk with red leaves boll and stock two years ago He replanted and the red variety has been reproduced This year seeds of the red cotton were planted while surrounding cotton suffers heavy weevil damage the red variety appears immune
Merchants Prepare for Big Saturday in Whitewright
Whitewright merchants expect heavy business Saturday as stock levels rise with new goods. Retailers plan to offer lowest prices, highlighting prior purchases that cannot be replaced at current costs. City aims to make Whitewright the top trading point in North Texas this fall.
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Whitewright
Texas
Culpepper Revival to Start at Sherman on Sunday
Dr. Burke Culpepper, noted Methodist evangelist, will open a three week revival at Travis St. Methodist Church in Sherman this Sunday September 3 at 8 p.m. Evening services will be held on the church lawn with a platform and seating. music led by John A. Robinson of Memphis, Tennessee. Church members anticipate very interesting services.
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Sherman
Burke Culpepper
Travis St. Methodist Church
John A. Robinson
Memphis
Tenn
Old World on Verge of War as Turko-Greek fighting escalates
London reports two rising flash points in Europe as Turkish forces push against Greek positions in Asia Minor while Austrian frontier mobilization by Jugo-Slavs signals potential march into Austrian land. Italy warns Little Entente and considers intervention. Allies warned that a move on Constantinople would trigger decisive action.
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London
Asia Minor
Italy
Rome
Austria
Constantinople
Balkans
Near East
Evening News
Europe
State rangers sent to Tyler and Commerce
Austin Aug 29 State rangers today were dispatched to Tyler and Commerce after a conference among Adjutant General Barton Governor Neff and Cotton Belt railroad attorneys. Rangers are to provide immediate protection for Cotton Belt property with possible use of open port law later. Attorneys said workers will soon be placed in shops and indicate resistance. Plans to protect property at Waco Texarkana and Lufkin were also discussed.
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Austin
Tyler
Commerce
T. D. Barton
Neff
Cotton Belt Railroad
Cotton Belt Line
Waco
Texarkana
Lufkin
Mr and Mrs G L Baugher Return From Oklahoma Visit
Mr and Mrs G L Baugher return Friday from a two weeks stay in Sulphur Oklahoma where they visited friends and relaxed after a trip.
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G. L. Baugher
Sulphur
Oklahoma
Want Ads in The Sun Prompt Whisper
A prompt hints at using The Sun for placing wants or advertisements. It suggests readers consider listing needs in the newspaper to reach potential buyers or sellers through a local classifieds section.
Young Man Pleads Own Case and Is Convicted
Sherman Texas August 29 Robert Miller a well appearing young man residing west of Sherman argued his own case before the jury and pleaded temporary insanity during which he knew nothing of the alleged transaction He was charged with passing a forged check at a dry goods store on the east side of the square about four months ago He received two years in the penitentiary upon conviction He made a well delivered and impassioned plea before the jury saying sanity ran through his family
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Sherman
Robert Miller
Fifty-Ninth District
Local Cotton Market Attracts Farmers To Whitewright
The Whitewright cotton market draws farmers from nearby areas as gins run day and night to keep up with receipts. Tuesday and Wednesday saw 111 and 120 bales receive, with lint buyers paying 22.50 to 22.75 per bale and seed prices around 7.80 to 8.00. News of strong local demand makes the market the talk of the region.
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Whitewright
Ector
Bonham Baseball Hosts Whitewright This Thursday
The Bonham baseball team will play Whitewright here this Thursday afternoon with first pitch at 4 o'clock. After a four game series in Bonham last week each side won twice. the tie will be broken in today’s matchup. Both teams boast solid lineups and fans expect a hard fought game.
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Bonham
Whitewright
Revival at Baptist Church Begins Next Sunday
Dr. E. D. Solomon, chaplain of two wars and noted evangelist, with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Armstrong as singers, will lead an evangelistic campaign next Sunday. The pastor G. M. McNeilly invites all in the city to attend and expects uplift from the messages and singing.
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E. D. Solomon
Stanley Armstrong
G. M. McNeilly
Katy Places Order for Fifty Five New Engines
Parsons Kansas August 28 C N Whitehead chief operating officer of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad announced orders for 55 new locomotives. Delivery would begin in October. All will be oil burners.
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Parsons
Kan
C. N. Whitehead
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
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Mayfield Davidson
Garrett Eedeeeuss
Taylor
Carter
Steed
Gallaher & Son
Eastman Kodaks
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Athens
Asian Karahissar
Tyler and
Baptist Church
KATY
Badgett’s Millinery
Lilley
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