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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
1
Washington reports Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts of the International Reform Bureau warns of rising juvenile crime. He cites seven minors per one adult arrested and says most major crimes are by youths. He blames parental fear and lax guidance, noting cheap movies and dances spur risings leisure for poor and rich alike.
Paris officials report municipal canned goods stocks could feed the city for more than forty-two years in a siege. Despite costs, 162 depots exist with vast oversupplies including 7.5 million sardine cans and 1 million rabbit cans, many unsold. Stocks of peas salt eggs and dried meats also cover multi year spans, but next June will close the final depot triggering disposal concerns.
President Harding favors potential naval and land armament cuts but will not push radical army reductions now. White House officials say Congress may propose modest cuts below 150,000 with presidential approval, noting global unrest and the need for a strong democracy to set an example. Russia’s large forces complicate the image of democratic restraint.
Sherman Jan 23 The Grayson County Commissioners fixed ex officio salaries making County Judge the best paid county office for 1922. Dayton B Steed will receive 3600 annually payable as 300 monthly, highest in the county. Other salaries were Clerk 500 Sheriff 1000 District Clerk 300. The Judge earned 2181.96 in fees last year plus 600 from prior years. 1922 could push to 5781.96, exceeding the 5000 legal maximum. any excess must be returned. The Sun is only 1.50 per year.
Forty eight Grayson County citizens sign a petition with the District Clerk seeking Hubert Bookout removal as county attorney alleging official misconduct corruption negligence unlawful conduct and incompetence. The petition cites extortionate collecting of examining trial fees and improper reporting of fees totaling substantial sums during 1921. A听 list of relators supports the ouster move as hearings are scheduled in the Fifty ninth District Court with Judge F E Wilcox setting a Monday morning date.
The night school began Tuesday evening in the high school building with sixty attendees. About a fifth were young married men. Sessions run each Tuesday and Thursday night. Superintendent Durham expects growth as interest rises and enrollments increase. Instructors include F. E. Douglas, Gilmore Webster, Bryant Penn, and Miss McBryde.
Mrs Floyd Everheart and Mrs G Fitzgerald Bryant hosted the Blue Birds at Mrs Everheart's home on Wednesday January 18. The girls played progressive forty-two and were served snow whip and cake, ending with a pleasant social afternoon.
Austin Jan 24 There is ample authority under the Dean law to search for seize and destroy any intoxicating liquor possessed sold to be sold or transported or manufactured in violation of the State law Attorney General W A Keeling said warrants may issue for the search of any room house building boat structure or place or any person where there is probable cause to believe there is intoxicating liquor in violation of the Dean Law No warrant however may be issued to search a private dwelling unless part of it is used as a store shop hotel or boarding house or unless affidavits from two creditable persons show the residence is a place where intoxicating liquor is sold or manufactured in violation of the law.
Sherman, Jan. 23. Federal Judge W. L. Estes this afternoon sentenced W. A Luty, former postmaster of Justin, Denton County, to fourteen months at Leavenworth. He was convicted of shortage in his accounts while postmaster.
Austin reports Texas spent about 50 million on highways in 1921, with 8.46 million from State and Federal aid. County investments add roughly 25 to 30 million, and total 50 million in highway outlay, funding future road work through 1922 and beyond.
Cincinnati, Jan. 24 Samuel Gabel a 28 year old switchman was sentenced to six months in jail after being found guilty of fracturing his five month old baby's arm to correct its habit. An X ray showed a spiral fracture from shoulder to elbow.
In Oklahoma City on January 24, Lee Whitley aged 29 Elmer Yearts 19 and Charles Polk 21 pleaded guilty to participating in the January 14 lynching of Jake Brooks a Black packing house worker. They were sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge James I Phelps. The court indicated the conduct warranted the electric chair. Nathan Butler and Robert Allen charged with murder faced pleas later. An eighth man was arrested in Mart Texas. The case drew government involvement and followed the deadly burning of a Black packing house worker and his wife.
Captain J. D. Fauntleroy named State Highway Engineer effective Feb. 14 succeeding Rollen J. Windrow who resigned to join private business in Kansas City. Salary remains 9000 dollars per year. Announcement made by Chairman R. B. Hubbard after Texas Highway Commission session following talks with Thomas H. McDonald in Washington.
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