Patterson Dies Of Wound In Teague Bank Killing
John S. Patterson state banking and insurance commissioner dies in Waco from a bullet wound suffered Monday in the Farmers and Merchants State Bank at Teague. T R Watson bank president and his two sons are charged with the shooting as a receiver from Austin steps in to take over the bank.
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John S. Patterson
Banking and Insurance
Waco
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Teague
T. R. Watson
J. E. and
W. R. Watson
J. D. Moore of
Austin
A W Cox Visited Royse City on Monday
A W Cox spent Monday in Royse City for undisclosed business. Local residents noted his appearance and the visit to town facilities, with no official statements issued regarding purpose or outcomes.
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A. W. Cox
Royse City
Fines Assessed For Speeding In Fort Worth
Fort Worth police court held an all day session fining about ten defendants for traffic violations. Fines ranged from 25 to 40 dollars as the court disciplines speeders amid a city crackdown. The police department continues the motorist speed curb with ongoing all day sessions to clear the docket following a street accident involving an unidentified driver.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Railroad Strike Ordered For September 4th
President Wilson urged Congress to pass a bill to avert a nationwide railroad strike set to begin at 7:00 a.m. on Labor Day. The plan includes an eight hour day, broader ICC powers, an investigation mandate before strikes, and giving the President authority to draft workers. Brotherhood leaders insisted on a settlement and rejected the latest railroad presidents proposal.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Culberson Re nominated By 70 000 Majority
Senator Charles A. Culberson was renominated in Saturday's run off primary by an overwhelming majority over former governor AO Colquitt for United States Senator. Grayson county favored Culberson about two and a half to one. Sherman, Denison, and Whitewright also backed Culberson in larger margins.
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Charles A. Culberson
AO. B. Colquitt
United States
Grayson County
Culberson
Colquitt
Sherman
Denison
Whitewright
Civic League places large waste cans in business district
The Civic League has installed several substantial waste cans in the business section. They are large and placed at convenient spots for disposing of waste paper and similar items. Citizens are urged to use them and keep streets clean by not throwing paper or banana peels on the sidewalk.
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The
Civic League
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Malaria Fight
Old Standard tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as driving out malaria enriching the blood and building up the system. Claims to be a true tonic suitable for adults and children. Packaged as a general health remedy with emphasized strength boosting effects.
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Grove
Riley Williams Colt Show Set for Whitewright on Sept 2
Riley Williams will hold his annual colt show at Jess Graves mule barn in Whitewright on Saturday September 2 1916 at 2 30 p m Prizes include 10 5 and a handmade halter for colts plus 10 5 and a handmade halter for mule colts After the show owners of horses or mules from his stock will vie for 2 50 cash best saddle horse and 5 cash for best matched team of horses or mules The event invites all with good colts to enter and attend Also mentions city fire marshal plans hog cholera talks and cotton market notes with prices and current sales trends.
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Riley Williams
North of Town
Whitewright
Jess Graves
Williams
Frank R. Jones
Bureau of Animal Industry
Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas
W. M. Southerman
Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Federal and State Department
F. R. Jones
Live Stock Exchange
Fort Forth
Texas
Whitewright Fire Inspector Reports Insurance Concerns
Ben F. Smith, state fire inspector, visited Whitewright on Monday. He found most businesses complying with regulations but warned several would see higher insurance rates due to premises upkeep. He cautioned that further fire risk could prompt action if conditions did not improve.
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Ben F. Smith
Whitewright
Cotton Market Still Good with 275 Bales Sold
The Whitewright cotton market remains strong in this part of the state. Up to Thursday morning, 275 bales had been sold, underscoring steady demand and favorable prices for cotton in the area.
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Whitewright
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Walter Hest and
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