Records shatter as Roosevelt leads big in early vote tally
Early returns from the November 8 election show Roosevelt with 22 314 058 and Hoover 15 575 474, a total of at least 39 million votes. Minor candidates total 1 008 164, with Roosevelt projected to win 472 electoral votes to Hoover’s 59.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hoover
Norman Thomas
Eugene Debs
William Z. Foster
Workers’ Party
William D. Upshaw
Prohibition Party
Prohibition
William H
Coin) Harvey
Liberty
Verne L. Reynolds
Socialist-Labor
Jacob S. Coxey
Farmer-Labor
James R. Cox
South Carolina
Smith
Coolidge
Davis
California
Illinois
Missouri
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Hover
Connecticut
Delaware
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Mrs. Sarah Simmons Dies at 84 in Sherman
Mrs. Sarah Simmons aged 84 died at her Sherman home early Thursday. Funeral held Friday at First Baptist Church Sherman with Dr. J A Ellis officiating. Survived by three daughters Vera Gant and Mrs Ben Bridges of Tom Bean and Mrs T C Gant. and three sons J M Simmons W T Simmons and Gilbert Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Simmons
J. M
W. T. Simmons
Whitewright
Sherman
First Baptist Church
J. A. Ellis
Simmons
Grayson County
Pilot Grove
Tom Bean
Tennessee
Texas
Henry Cameron
Jones A. Simmons
Vera Simmons
T. C. Gant
Ben Bridges
Smallest Cotton Crop Since 1923 Reported
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics revises world cotton output to 23.4 million bales for the season, down from 27.5 million in 1931-32 and the 1927-31 average. US production falls, Egypt drops by a third, while India and China exceed last season’s figures. Indian crop about 4.2 million bales. China now 2.3 million, revised from 2.5 million.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economies
United States
Brazil
Mexico
India
China
Russia
Prominent business man chases rabbit down street
W Raleigh Hooper, noted business leader and Rotary Club president, chased a young rabbit along a paved street then dove into a culvert to capture it. He carried the animal home where the family enjoyed rabbit for breakfast, setting a playful local speed record.
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Whitewright
W. Raleigh Hooper
Rotary Club
Hooper
Mr. Hooper
Rabbit
Gene Martin
Hoopers
Memory expert sells head to scientists in London
The memory man known as Datas, 57, sells his head for 5000 down and 450 per quarter, with doctors from King’s College Hospital backing the arrangement to study his brain after death. He claims memory powers to recite Derby winners, 20000 dates, and Magna Charta misbeliefs, insisting he may leave the money to the hospital if possible.
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London
King’s College Hospital
Datas
King John
British Museum
Fort Worth Man Buys Corner Building Toward Sinclair Use
E. C. Pannell of Fort Worth purchased the corner building at Grand avenue and Bond street once owned by B. B. Hall and Mrs. William Lindsey. He leased it to G. M. Gann, Sinclair Refining agent, with Roscoe Vestal operating the Sinclair filling station at the front. The 50 by 140 foot structure includes showroom space and room for a garage and storage. Gann plans to lease the rear for a garage as well. Chinese firms are gaining control of the automobile business in the Netherlands East Indies.
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E. C. Pannell
Fort Worth
Grand Avenue
Bond Street
B. B. Hall
William Lindsey
Mr. Pannell
G. M. Gann
Sinclair Refining Company
Roscoe Vestal
Sinclair
Mr. Gann
Silk Yield From Cocoons Inches Toward Efficiency
A single pound of raw silk can be produced from one percent of cocoons, indicating an efficient conversion rate in sericulture. The detail suggests improvements in silk production and protein processing methods.
Burial Association 15 Organized Here
Carl May serves as president and Lloyd Moore as secretary and treasurer as the Whitewright Burial Association forms to provide death benefits. Membership costs two dollars per family with 75 cent assessments as needed. Benefits are set at 150 dollars for ages 12 to 65, 75 dollars for ages 6 to 12, and 50 dollars for ages 1 to 6. Sun Printing prints application blanks and works on policies for members.
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Carl May
Lloyd Moore
Whitewright Burial Association
Moore
Sun Commercial Printing Department
Christmas Cantata In Whitewright On Dec 18
Under Robert W. Grant the cantata The Nazarene will be presented at the Whitewright Methodist Church on December 18 eve ning. The cast includes members from the Presbyterian and Methodist churches with other choirs contributing. Rehearsals are under way to make this a leading event in Whitewright church annals.
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Robert W. Grant
the Nazarene
Methodist Church
Whitewright
Presbyterian Church
Whitewright Church
Grant
Alligator Found On Dry Ground In Grayson County
Claud Phillips of Kentuckytown found a three foot alligator on dry land. He brought it to The Sun to prove it, and the editor confirmed the sighting. Phillips had the alligator hide stuffed and displayed on the streets, a display so lifelike it could pass for a live animal.
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The
Sun
Grayson County
Claud Phillips
Kentuckytown
Phillips
Phillps
Mississippi
Farm home destroyed by fire near Tom Bean
The Elder Simmons two story nine room farm home five miles northwest of Tom Bean burned early Thursday. Bonnie Kay and family escaped in night clothes with a sewing machine saved. The dwelling valued at 3500 and insured for 2000. no insurance for the Kays.
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Elder Simmons
Tom Bean
Bonnie Kay
J. H. Waggoner
Mr. Kay
President Approves New Veterans Hospital at Camp Custer
President approves construction of a new 146 bed infirmary at the Veterans Hospital in Camp Custer Michigan. The project is valued at 250000 dollars and announced by Brig General Frank T Hines administrator for veterans affairs.
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Washington
Veterans’ Hospital
Camp Custer, Mich
Frank T. Hines
Veterans Affairs
Texas Legislature Faces Eight Major Economy Proposals
Austin reports eight key economy projects for the Fortythird Legislature aiming to save about eight million dollars annually. Proposals include a 10 percent state employee cut, raising the school age to 7, merging departments, trimming travel costs, reducing district courts, and a city county merger amendment.
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Austin
Henderson Files Personal Bankruptcy Plea With Court
W K Henderson operator of radio stations KWEA and KWKH filed a personal bankruptcy petition in U S district court Shreveport. He lists liabilities near 1 3 million and assets about 250 000. A petition for Henderson Land Timber and Investment Co lists liabilities around 625 000 and assets about 500 000. Henderson formerly ran W K Henderson Iron Works and Supply Co which went into receivership months ago.
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Shreveport
W. K. Henderson
KWEA
KWKH
Hello World Broadcasting Company
Henderson
United States District Court
Henderson Land, Timber and Investment Company
W. K. Henderson Iron Works and Supply Company
The Hardest Element and Extreme Elements
The piece notes carbon as the hardest element with a high melting point. It mentions hydrogen as the lightest and osmium as the heaviest common element, about 15 percent heavier than gold and slightly heavier than iridium.
Diamond Hardness Compared To Steel Noted
A mention notes that diamond is the hardest gem and claims it is fifteen percent harder than steel, reflecting a common comparison of material strength. The statement reinforces diamond strength in lay discussion.
County Agent Proposes Rat Extermination Campaign
B F Gray county farm demonstration agent visited Whitewright and urged a community led rat extermination effort. He said rat numbers are high, damaging property and posing a health hazard, but a low cost poison can safely target rats with full local cooperation. Interested residents should contact Gray promptly.
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B. F. Gray
Whitewright
Mr. Gray
Gray
Veterans seek aid in payout fight backed by Legion
Massed American Legion support mounts for a four point veterans program to protect federal benefits. The plan includes adjusted compensation certificates cash, pensions for survivors, a specialized veterans laws committee, and assumed service connection for chronic diseases, totaling over 2.5 billion over ten years. Representative Patman pushes for immediate payment, challenging delay.
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Washington
American Legion
The
Legion
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
National Economy League
Congress
Senate
Patman
Texas
Democrats to Borrow Space in New Congress
The Democratic majority in the upcoming Congress will be so large that many members must sit on the Republican side. With more than 300 Democrats expected, seats on the Republican side will be borrowed and both parties’ lobbies will be crowded, shaping the social hubs around the House chamber.
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Washington
Congress
House
White Gifts Christmas Program at Central Christian Church
The Central Christian Church hosts its 14th annual White Gifts program on December 18 at 7 30 p m The offering supports the Juliette Fowler Orphans Home in Dallas Singers from Whitewright churches join the pageant directed by Miss Gladys Ray to conclude the Christmas observance.
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Central Christian Church
Juliette Fowler
Dallas
Whitewright
Gladys Ray
Hearing 15 Set for Road Injunction in Texas
In Austin the Texas Highway Commission faces a civil appeal over a restraining order aimed at halting highway spending. James E. Ferguson and allies argue the commission overspent and planned beyond available funds, while Governor-elect Miriam A. Ferguson seeks leverage over highway policy.
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Austin
Texas Highway Commission
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Allred
Travis County
James E. Ferguson
Miriam A. Ferguson
Highway Department
Ferguson
Bailey W. Hardy
John M. Chamberlain
Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights Young Martins Sing
The Rotary Club program led by F. M. Echols featured Leroy Martin six and Lonnie D. Martin four, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin, performing songs with Mrs. F. O. Mangrum at piano. The meeting discussed Whitewright relief plans and recorded a fourth 100 percent attendance in November, seventh straight.
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Rotary Club
F. M. Echols
Leroy Martin
Lonnie D. Martin
Clarence Martin
F. O. Mangrum
Whitewright
W. R. Hooper
Miss Johnnie V Dossey Nominated for Class Beauty at C I A
Whitewright native Johnnie V Dossey, sophomore at the Texas State College for Women in Denton, is among eight nominees from her class for class beauty. The eight undisclosed finalists join thirty-two candidates chosen for pages in the Daedalian Annual. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Dossey of Whitewright and an alumna of Whitewright High School.
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Johnnie V. Dossey
Whitewright
Texas State College For Women
Denton
Daedalian Annual
Miss Dossey
W. W. Dossey
Whitewright High School
Cholera Toll Shows Quick Fatalities
A brief note highlights that a large portion of cholera victims die within an hour, underscoring the disease’s rapid, deadly progression.
Definition of a royal stag with twelve tined antlers
The term royal stag refers to a stag possessing twelve tined antlers. This distinction sets apart such a stag from lesser counts of points and is used in historical accounts and hunting lore.
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Mrs
Fort Worth Man
Burial Association
Veterans Hospital
Joint
Legislative Efficiency and Economy Committee
H. N. Graves
J. W. E. H. Beck
Ben Oneal
Oil Industry Inquiry
R. J. Long
Board of Control
State of Texas
Sterling
Highway Commission
D. K. Martin
J. D. Moore
C. A. Wheeler
Wheeler
Court of Appeals
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