Curtain Down On Oil Committee
The Senate oil committee tentatively closed hearings on naval oil leases with adjournment at chair’s call. Walsh said no more witnesses unless Sinclair returns to answer questions. Spencer hinted at possible additional testimony to be added to the record. The exchange between them grew sharper as the inquiry neared its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Oil Committee
Walsh
Montana
Harry F. Sinclair
Spencer
Missouri
New York
Harding
Senator Spencer
Fall
Congress to Adjourn on June 7 Says Leaders
Washington May 14 Republican and Democratic House leaders with President Coolidge reached agreement to work for adjournment of Congress on June 7. Representatives Longworth and Garrett discussed bills likely to be disposed of before adjournment for the national political conventions.
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Washington
House
Coolidge
Congress
Longworth
Ohio
Garrett
Tennessee
Snell
House Rules Committee
Garner
Texas
Poincare to Lose the French Reins
Paris May 13 Premier Poincare and his reorganized ministry will resign effective June 4. The cabinet ratified the move after a Left victory in Sunday's elections, signaling a shift that will shape the new government and the Dawes plan support, with Briand or Herriot debated as possible successors.
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Paris
Poincare
Council of Ministers
the Elyseg
Millerand
MacDonlad
Dawes
Briand
Herriot
Camp Humphries Marry in Bonham
James Camp and Viva Humphries wed Tuesday evening in Bonham at eight o'clock. The bride is daughter of Will and Mrs. Humphries of the city. The groom, son of Mrs. J. C. Camp of Durant Oklahoma, is business manager of Lindsey Ice Cream Co in Bonham. They will reside in Bonham after visiting Oklahoma.
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James Camp
Viva Humphries
Bonham
Will Humphries
J. C. Camp
Durant
Okla
Lindsey Ice Cream Co
Oklahoma
Denison Names Insurance Man Postmaster
Mike Sharp, formerly of Van Alstyne and Denison since 1898, now becomes postmaster of Denison succeeding H. L. Piner, a Democrat who held the role for eight years.
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Mike Sharp
van Alstyne
Denison
H. L. Piner
Pierce and Sons Promote Ice Cream and Drinks
P J Pierce and Sons tout superior preparation to serve their trade with top quality ice creams and refreshing drinks. The firm emphasizes readiness and customer satisfaction.
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P. J. Pierce & Sons
Hailstorm Kills Child in Spur Area Texas
Destructive hail and wind sweep through Dickens Kent and Stonewall Counties delivering a fatal injury to a child near Spur. Two siblings hospitalized in Spur in critical condition as crops livestock and fruit trees suffer near total loss across a forty mile, four to sixteen mile wide path.
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Clairemont
Texas
Dickens
Kent
Stonewall
Spur
Dickens County
Stonewall County
Gilpin
Girard
Jayton
Peacock
Kent County
Curley
T. & P. Railroad Out of Bankruptcy
Dallas May 14. After years under receivers, Texas and Pacific Railway returns to directors and officers. United States Court discharge receivers at midnight May 14 restoring control to the company board and management.
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Dallas
Texas & Pacific Railway Company
J. L. Lancaster
United States Court For
Western District of Louisiana
Langley Gets Two Year Prison Term In Whiskey Case
Covington Kentucky May 13 Congressman John W Langley was sentenced to two years in Atlanta peniten tiary by Federal Judge A M Cochran after his conspiracy conviction in a 1921 whiskey transaction. Milton Lipschutz Walter Carey and M E Huth received two year terms. Carey and Huth pleaded guilty. Langley and Lipschutz released on bond pending appeal due October term. Carey and Huff released on ten day bond.
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Covington
John W. Langley
Kentucky
Atlanta
A. M. Cochran
Milton Lipschutz
Philadelphia
Langley
Walter Carey
Canton
Ohio
M. E. Huth
Alliance
Carey
Huth
Cochran
Langley and Lipschutz
Langley and
Lipschutz
Carey and
Huff
Whitewright Camp MWA seeks fifty recruits for Billy at Odd Fellows Hall
Local Modern Woodmen district deputy J M Cochran leads a recruitment drive to recruit fifty goat riders to meet Billy in the open forest next Saturday night at 8. The Whitewright Camp plans a large gathering with a woodcraft program, music by the MWA string band, drill by the Forester team, a Woodmen and Royal Neighbors sponsored supper, and a ceremonial first degree before crossing the tape. Members urged to arrive by 8 for a planned big event with neighboring camps attending.
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Whitewright
J. M. Cochran
Tioga
Billy
Mrs Enna Perry Returns Home After Visit
Mrs Enna Perry and her young son John returned to their home in Purcell Oklahoma last Saturday following a month visit with her parents Mr and Mrs S H Montgomery in this city.
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Enna Perry
John
Purcell
Okla
S. H. Montgomery
Pension Bill Veto Upheld By Senate
President Coolidge’s veto of the Bursum bill was sustained by the Senate in a 53 to 28 vote. The measure would have granted pension increases to veterans of several wars but failed to reach the two thirds needed. Thirty two Republicans and two Farmer-Labor senators voted to override. sixteen Democrats supported sustaining the veto.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Harding
Senior class presents Miss Somebody Else Friday night
The senior class stages a four act comedy at the grammar school auditorium on May 16. Written by Marion Short, the play promises laugh lines, dramatic moments, and modern themes as the final class production.
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Grammar School
Marion Short
Dallas Teacher Miss Montgomery Week End Guest
Miss Marguerite Montgomery teaching in Dallas public schools was the weekend guest of local homefolks and friends.
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Marguerite Montgomery
Dallas
Gillett Family Welcomes Baby Brother Monday
Sarah Belle Gillett’s family expands as a baby brother arrives at the Gillett home on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Gillett celebrate the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Belle Gillett
R. A. Gillett
Gillett
Legion Will Sell Poppies for Orphans
The American Legion launches its annual fundraiser for war orphans. Poppies will be sold locally on Saturday May 24th to benefit the National Children's Welfare Committee and support education and care for fatherless children of war.
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American Legion
Legion
The
Legion’s National Children’s Welfare Committee
Baby killed as car overturns near Bonham
Bonham May 13 a car driven by Mrs. J S Brown turned over west of Bonham pinning the driver Mrs Hoger Robinson and a baby under it. The two women were injured and the baby died at a hospital after being taken there. The accident occurred at a curve in the road.
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Bonham
J. S. Brown
Hoger Robinson
Visiting Sherman Choir Delights Local Churchgoers
Sunday night services across city churches hosted a joint program at the Methodist Church by Travis Street Methodist Church Sher man representatives. The program featured sacred songs instrumental music and readings directed by Mrs. S A Hayes with solo by Miss Lucy Webster. Other guests included Mrs W E Crutchfield Virginia Louise Nancy Byrd Crutchfield County Auditor A S Noble and members of Austin College Foshee Cary Luck C A Shock Lora Evelyne Crutchfield and Mason.
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Travis Street Methodist Church
Sherman
S. A. Hayes
Lucy Webster
W. E. Crutchfield
Virginia
Louise
Nancy Byrd Crutchfield
Noble
Foshee
Austin College
Cary Luck
C. A. Shock
Lora Evelyne Crutchfield
Mason
Veterans to Attend Confederate Union Memorial Service
J. R. Andrews and T. J. Mize attended decoration services at West Hill Cemetery Sherman for Confederate and Union soldiers. Rev. O. T. Cooper delivered the memorial address. Ex Confederates plan to join the Memphis reunion starting June 3 with a rail fare about $9.20 round trip via the Cotton Belt, North Texas veterans likely to ride.
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J. R. Andrews
T. J. Mize
West Hill Cemetery
Sherman
O. T. Cooper
Memphis
Tennessee
Whitewright
Cotton Belt
North Texas
Water hose ease fuels Manning & Clark flower shows
Water hose will make raising flowers a pleasure at Manning and Clark's offering varied lengths and styles. Local shop highlights practical garden aids and seasonal fittings for enthusiasts.
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Manning & Clark’s
Mr and Mrs Ernest Ownby Visit Relatives in Durant
Mr and Mrs Ernest Ownby of Durant Oklahoma visited relatives here on Wednesday.
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Ernest Ownby
Durant, Okla
Wheeler Cleared By Senate Investigating Committee
The Senate investigating committee voted four to one that Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana faced charges from a federal indictment. the majority report exonerates him and asserts he did not receive or seek any compensation for services in oil land cases. Senator Sterling plans a minority report.
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Washington
Senate
Wheeler
Montana
Sterling
South Dakota
Borah
McNary
Oregon
Swanson
Virginia
Caraway
Arkansas
Justice Department
Interior Department
Burton K. Wheeler
United States
Gordon Campbell
Student Reporter elects 1924 25 editors and managers
At the high school chapel period Thursday morning the student elections selected Maurine May for editor in chief Robert Cantrell for business manager and Lester Short for circulation manager for The Student's Reporter for 1924 25. The staff acted as nominating committee and the choice is praised as wise.
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Maurine May
Robert Cantrell
Lester Short
Deputies Return With Car Stolen From Pilot Grove
Sherman May 18 Deputy Sheriff Bart Shipp and J. H. Walker returned from Ennis with a car reported stolen from Pilot Grove. A 17 year old boy named Tom Allen is held in Waxahachie jail in connection with the theft.
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Sherman
Bart Shipp
J. H. Walker
Pilot Grove
Ennis
Walker
Tom Allen
Waxahachie
Near miss at Cotton Belt crossing leaves driver unhurt
Lee Norris came close to a serious accident when his Ford coupe collided with a sign post after a street crossing incident. He swerved to avoid an eastbound motor car, the car overturned, but Norris escaped with no injuries.
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Lee Norris
Cotton Belt
Bond Street
Lee
Stuckey and Daughter Earn Certificates at Sherman Methodist Institute
Mrs. W. A. Stuckey and her daughter Miss Christine attended the Sunday school institute at Travis Street Methodist Church in Sherman and received certificates of proficiency for completing the required course.
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W. A. Stuckey
Christine
Travis Street Methodist Church
Sherman
Church of Christ orders 216 opera chairs for new church
The building committee of the Church of Christ placed an order Wednesday for 216 opera chairs and other furniture for the new church under construction. Work will resume in the next few days and be rushed to completion.
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The
Church of Christ
Manning and Clark Offers Full Stock of Farm Tools
Manning and Clark advertises a complete stock of hoes, files, and related farm tools for sale. The listing highlights a broad range of durable implements available to customers.
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Manning & Clark
Funeral Held For Monroe Bryant
Monroe Bryant is laid to rest after a fatal shooting by Ed Lankford in front of W. T. Nicholson's store. Lankford surrendered and posted bond. large crowd attended the service at the Bryant homestead with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed. Born September 15, 1882, Bryant lived most of his life in the community and was remembered as a personable, amiable man.
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Ed Lankford
Monroe Bryant
W. T. Nicholson
Lloyd Moore
C. W. Bryant
Lankford
Sherman
Bryant Homestead
W. A. Stuckey
J. F. Fender
James Monroe Bryant
Monroe
J. R. Pennington
W. P. Vaughn
C. W. Hampton
Mark Montgomery
J. B. Hamilton
Bob Sears
T. F E. Sears
J. L. Kirkpatrick
J. M. Simmons
Ed Nicely
Muncy Hood
R. H. May
R. P. Gordon
J. H. Graves
W. F. Sanders
W. L. White
Ross R. May
R. L. Sears
J. B. Dickson
Bascom Sears
Orville McMillin
F. E. Douglas
Grady Gillett
Grover Gillett
R. A. Gillett
W. M. Cox
J. L. Dyer
Chess Pope
Guy Hamilton
Ott Lackey
Lester Hileman
Kay Kimbell
Ron Roberts
J. N. Fain
S. A. Hayes
Music and Expression Recitals At Grammar School Auditorium
Mrs Mary T Ryan presents grammar school expression pupils this Thursday evening at the grammar school auditorium. Next Monday Mrs J D Harp presents her music pupils in recital and Tuesday evening Miss Tommie Chenoweths music pupils perform. All programs hosted in the grammar school auditorium.
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Mary T. Ryan
Grammar School
J. D. Harp
Tommie Chenoweth
Radio Program Aboard WBAP Draws Whitewright Interest
Fort Worth Star Telegram notes WBAP program Wednesday at 730 under Mrs Herman Church. The show delights Whitewright radio fans, and Mrs Church recalls being Miss Magdalene Stone, daughter of W N Stone formerly of Whitewright.
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WBAP
Fort Worth
Radio program at WBAP features Miss Elizabeth May
Receiving sets cleared for WBAP 930 to 1030 program last Friday night. Miss Elizabeth May of this city at C I A Denton sang several vocal numbers with the college choral club and orchestra. She received many complimentary telegrams and Arlington youths wondered about car fare to Whitewright.
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Viva Phillips
Kentuckytown
F. E. Vittitoe
Whitewright
F. T. Harris
Jack Lewis Yeager
Leslie Holland
Mesdames
Bob Montgomery
Ebb Young
Mark Montgomery
B. Hunter
T. Montgomery
Maggie Montgomery
Jessie Thrift
Ruth Montgomery
Miss Wright
Miss Phillips
Relda Chumbley
WBAP
Fort Worth
Greenville Visitors Monday Mentioned
Horace Gordon, Claud Willis and Lefevre Gordon were noted as Greenville visitors on Monday.
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Horace Gordon
Claud Willis
Lefevre Gordon
Greenville
Strawberries For Canning Ordered By Gordon Bros
Gordon Bros your grocers announce a sale of strawberries suitable for canning. Local store offers fresh berries in seasonal quantities with reliable supply for preserving.
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Gordon Bros
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Hailstones
T. & P. Railroad
Kentuckytown Club
Senate Prothers
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