Klan Leader Predicts U S Election Control by November
Norfolk July 6 1924 Ku Klux Klan leader C J Hoy of Dallas predicted the Klan would control the nation by November 1924 at an initiatory ceremony in Norfolk witnessed by about 20000 people. He claimed 8000000 members with 3000000 in the women’s auxiliary and projected growth to 15000000 by November. He said the Klan would decide national elections and defended its Protestant white membership. He praised immigration restrictions as essential to American salvation.
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Norfolk
Ku Klux Klan
C. J. Hoy
Dallas
Texas
Kluxer
Lone Star
Hoy
Klan
Congress
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
5000 Texas Guard Troops Encamped At Fort Crockett
Galveston July 6 Maj. Gen. J A Hulen arrived at Fort Crockett to find 5000 Texas National Guard troops encamped for a two week training period. Brig Gen Henry Hutchings and Brig Gen George P Rains are in camp with staffs. Headquarters are set up and functioning. Daily schedule includes 5 30 a m rising, 7 a m work, 2 p m schools, 8 to 4 p m drills and competitive events.
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Galveston
J. A. Hulen
Fort Crockett
Texas National Guard
France
Henry Hutchings
Austin
Seventy- First
George P. Rains
Marshall
Seventy-Second
Pia
The Difference Explained Prize Defining Dem and Rep
The Baltimore Sun offered a $100 prize for the best definition of the difference between a Democrat and Republican. The winning line defined each party in terms of how a government affects business.
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Baltimore Sun
Borozone wound care advert from Dyer and Jones
One in ten wounds risk serious infection if neglected. Disinfection with liquid Borozone and Borozone Powder aids healing. Liquid prices 30cc 60c and 1.20. powder 30c and 60c. Sold by Dyer & Jones.
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Dyer & Jones
Splawn Elected University of Texas President
Austin July 5 Dr Walter Splawn a Texas native and member of the Texas Railroad Commission was named the next president of the University of Texas by unanimous regents. He succeeds in declining bids from Dr Herbert Bolton and others and will earn 10000 dollars annually with 2500 for travel.
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Austin
Texas
Walter Splawn
Texas Railroad Commission
University of Texas
Board of Regents
Joseph Wooten
H. A. Wroe
Herbert Bolton
University of California
Wired
Bolton
Pat Neff
Stanton Ford
University of Minnesota
Splawn
Arlington
Baylor University
Yale
Baylor College
Railroad Commission
Earle B. Mayfield
Southern Methodists Approve Unification Pact
In Chattanooga on July 4 the Southern Methodist Conference voted 297 to 75 to approve organic union with the Methodist Episcopal Church South and send the measure to the annual conference for ratification. The action follows the Episcopal general conference in Springfield which approved the proposal and set a 1925 conditional submission. Pierce and Sons Cafe is noted for its cooking and service.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
General Conference of the
Southern Church
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Springfield
Mass
Southern General Conference
Democratic primary political announcements listing candidates
The notices name multiple candidates for July 26 Democratic primary including Congress nominee Sam Rayburn and contenders Dr M M Morrison for Congress Judge Silas Hare County Clerk J A Dixon Royce Loving Will Morris Tax Assessor Jim Dickson County Attorney Joe Cox Roy Finley Hubert Bookout District Clerk J A Slaughter Ray Aston Precinct 2 candidates Finis Alverson Hix Wilson Jim Rowland Hugh M Boren and Precinct 3 Constable Ed Lankford.
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J. P
Joe) Cox
R. M
Roy) Finley Hubert Bookout
Finis Alverson
H. H
Hix) Wilson J. W
Jim) Rowland
Hugh M. Boren
Edwards Seeks Lieutenant Governor Nomination in Texas
Will C. Edwards publisher of the Denton Record Chronicle and Democratic lieutenant governor candidate pledges fair representation for all Texans. He advocates economical state government and better tax distribution, supports strong education, and emphasizes law enforcement and personal independence from pledges.
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Denton
Texas
Will C. Edwards
Denton Record Chronicle
Austin
Drilling to Resume at Anthony Test in Fannin County
Bonham Texas July 6 Information received that drilling will shortly be resumed at the Anthony test north of Savoy. The test had been shut down for some time in this area as officials prepared for continuing operations and evaluation.
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Fannin County
Bonham
Texas
Anthony
Savoy
Bonham Seeks Drilling to Three Thousand Five Hundred Feet
Local interest grows as plans advance to drill to 3,500 feet in the Bonham area. Various residents and others show curiosity about the proposed oil or mineral venture and its potential impact on the community.
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Bonham
Income Tax Cut Saves North Texas Taxpayers
The 25 percent cut in income taxes may save Northern Texas residents between six and eight million dollars. The Dallas district office of the Bureau of Internal Revenue estimates a refund schedule by August 1 and notes extensive work ahead through January to process some 20 000 full refunds and 60 000 partial payments.
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Texas
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Second
George C. Hopkins
Internal Revenue
Dallas
Washington
Death brings together stranger soldiers aid in life
Commerce Texas July 5 Private Chas Debonis in Canal Zone service befriended by Mr and Mrs H O Hardester, though not related. Debonis body arrives Sunday for interment with the Hardesters as principal mourners.
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Commerce
Texas
Chas. Debonis
United States
Canal Zone
H. O. Hardester
Hardesters
Debonis
Death of Debonis Resurrects Long-ago Orphan Tale
Telegraphic reports from Panama confirm the death of Debonis, once a teenage waif who found shelter with the Hardesters after claiming to be an orphan. He later served in the army in the Canal Zone and asked that his foster family, Bruce Williams Post and the American Legion, be notified. Remains are to be sent to his former guardians.
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Bruce Williams Post
American Legion
Debonis
Harchester Farm
Canal Zone
Panama
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U. S
Texas Guard
Southern Methodist
Pierce & Sons Cafe
Whitewright
Democratic Party
Sam Rayburn
M. M. Morrison
15Th Judicial District
Silas Hare
J. A
John) Dixon
Royce Q. Loving
W. V
Will) Morris
J. N
Jim) Dickson
Jim) Slaughter
R. B
Ray) Aston
KK. C
Lankford
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Liberty
U.S
THE
First National Bank
Whitewright, Texas
Federal Reserve Bank
Banking House
Bankers Acceptances
R. A. Gillett
Cashier
North Texas
LEE
Whitewright Filling Station
Wade Sears
J. W. Davidson
Hartford
Farmers of America
S. H. Montgomery
Red Star
Lloyd Moore
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