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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1921
Page
1
Five alleged rug dealers detained after police found about 4300 in American currency and over 25000 in British notes among a British accused prisoner. They faced vagrancy charges in Corporation Court. The group claimed to be from Scotland and sold fur wares calling them real Russian sable.
Corpus Christi, Aug. 30. W. E. Pope, attorney for the Corpus Christi School Board, said suit would likely be filed against the State Department of Education to obtain the full amount due based on the March 1921 census. The board states the census shows about 6,000 scholars, while State Superintendent Miss Blanton plans to allow only 2,096.
Manuel Ray died after being shot by Len Porter in a Bokchito restaurant following a quarrel. The incident occurred Saturday night. Ray died Sunday afternoon in a Durant hospital.
Chicago reports a federal inquiry into the Ku Klux Klan seeks to uncover its motive and operations. Assistant U.S. attorney John Clinnin says complaints over three weeks prompt examination of alleged monarchy, unaudited dues, robe pricing, and possible lawless acts. He plans to obtain the charter and data, with indictments if wrong is found.
Washington reports a flood of letters from nations ready to present grievances to the forthcoming conference. Korea Ireland New China India and Egypt are among those expected to speak. Dr Syngman Rhee representative of Korea is among recent arrivals and insists Korea's case will be discussed in Far Eastern matters.
For years our cafe service has pleased the people of this section. There is a reason. P. J. Pierce & Sons.
J F LaRoe aged 68 died Sunday at his home corner Gordon and Bonham streets Greenville. He was longtime Lyon & Gray Lumber Co. manager and mentor to many, including D R Gray who rose to company leadership. Survived by widow and children Lucian Edwin LaRoe of Wewwright Lester LaRoe of Ector Bert and Jack LaRoe and Mrs J D Williams and Miss Rose LaRoe. Funeral attended by hundreds. long list of out of town attendees.
In Topeka California raisin shippers sent a train of forty five cars eastward as one of five chartered by the group. Railroad officials noted unprecedented trainload shipping and an unusually strong eastbound demand after rate cuts. They added this marked the first time raisins were shipped by a trainload, a development seen as a pre Christmas signal despite Volstead era restraints.
Misses Ruth and Carl Goree and Frank Barnett with Robert Osburn of Paris visited Misses Lena Mae and Sallie Jo Gowdy on Sunday in a social gathering reflecting local courtesy and community ties.
Denison Texas August 29 a white woman claiming to be Eva Le Moignan of Duluth Minnesota was jailed after sleeping in a coat box behind the Denison Telephone exchange. Authorities say she is insane and around 40. She carried a ticket from Duluth to Fort Worth and $11, with other clothing in a suitcase.
Federal officers led by David H. Morris intensified a campaign to dry Southwest Texas as raids hit New Braunfels and Austin. In New Braunfels they seized 877 gallons of mustang and dewberry wine and reportedly destroyed about a hundred stills. In Austin 415 gallons of pure grape wine and a large quantity of extract were confiscated from three East Austin locations.
Fort Worth, Aug 29 A new vigilante organization calling itself Ghosts of American Patriots has been organized in Fort Worth. The letter to a local newspaper says the group is not anti-Ku Klux Klan but criticizes its halfhearted efforts. It warns all law violators including bolsheviks radical enemies crooked lawyers despoilers of women gamblers and bootleggers.
Waco Texas Aug 30 J M Pittillo editor and proprietor of the Farm and Labor Journal accepted appointment by Governor Pat M Neff as member of the Industrial Accident Board effective Sept 1. The six year term carries a salary of 3000 a year.
J W Hill aged 62 and a former local resident was found dead on the M E T right of way near Durant Oklahoma, believed knocked from the Katy Flyer as he slept with shoes removed. Funeral held at Bethel with Rev I E Teague officiating. Survived by three sons and a daughter Mrs Jess Blanks and two sons Earl Hill and Pearl Hill.
In Sherman on August 24 a jury found Sam Franklin guilty of aggravated assault and fined him 25 dollars. The case stems from Franklin shooting at Deputy Sheriff Ed Abshire in Denison on April 23 as the officer tried to search him for concealed weapons. Abshire returned fire, wounding Franklin who survived and recovered.
New York reports life insurance paid about 4.5 million dollars in death claims from automobile fatalities in 1920. Auto accidents caused around 12,000 deaths that year across the United States and Canada, with total life insurance distributions reaching 1.092 billion. The largest payout was 555,000 to Wallace L. Pierce’s heirs in Boston, with 465,000 to Jake L. Hammon’s heirs in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Olive Pickford’s Paris death added 135,000 in coverage.
A terse note describes Charlie recovering and his creditors reclaiming his car, reflecting mounting financial strain and a rebound amid tough times.
The School Board awarded the high school heating and plumbing contract to J. C. Konnoth Plumbing Co. of Sherman for 5200 dollars. Several bids from Dallas and Ft. Worth firms were received, with the highest exceeding 8000 dollars. Work on the new high school progresses and desks have been contracted for and will arrive when the building is ready.
The Grayson County Teachers Institute runs October 31 to November 4 with Dr. H. T. Mussleman of Dallas as editor of the Texas School Journal leading sessions. Dr. H. H. J. Fling and Miss Emma Pullen will assist, with daily general assemblies, section meetings, and mornings and afternoons filled by lectures and discussions for trustees and teachers.
Denison Aug 28 An order closing the Missouri Kansas Texas car shops here takes effect Sept 1 and keeps the shops closed through Sept 26 The move due to shortage of funds and retrenchment leaves about 250 men out of work while 46 will remain to handle running repairs the superintendent said
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