Ferguson era changes Dallas lieutenant governor Miller
Dallas attorney Barry Miller, one of the few men to serve under a woman Texas governor, reflects on his role under Miriam A. Ferguson. He recalls opposing her husband in 1917 and later allying with the Fergusons against the Ku Klux Klan, while praising her governance and noting his lifelong country residence.
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Dallas
Texas
Barry Miller
United States
Miriam A. Ferguson
Miller
Miler
Ferguson
Farm Labor Union
Fergusons
Ku Klux Klan
New York Street Railroad Company
Here
Denver Woman Dies After Street Collision
Denver resident Mrs. Elizabeth Shaw died from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Clarence F. Kowalsky as she crossed near her home. Kowalsky was arrested on a charge of speeding.
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Denver
Colo
Elizabeth Shaw
Clarence F. Kowlsky
Kowlsky
Fireman Killed as Wall Falls at Buffalo Plant
At the Buffalo Body corporation plant a section of a brick wall collapsed during a blaze in the dry kiln. One firefighter, Michael Schmidt, was killed and three others seriously injured. The loss is estimated at 150000 dollars.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo Body Corporation
Michael Schmidt
Oil Business Is In Good Condition Marland Declares
E. W. Marland, president of Marland Oil, says the oil industry is healthier than in five years with supply and demand near equilibrium. He projects 1925 earnings around 25 million and about 17 million available for dividends. He expects demand to outrun supply by year end and anticipates price gains if stocks tighten.
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New York
E. W. Marland
Marland Oil Company
J. P. Morgan and Company
Marland Company
Marland
Street traffic forbidden in Damascus amid band threats
In Damascus all street traffic was forbidden after 6 pm as Druse bands gathered and threatened to attack. Troops stood at vantage points and barricades were strengthened while French forces bombarded brigand elements near the Chagour quarters.
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Damascus
Chagour
Missouri Valley Bars All Pro Football Ties
Missouri valley conference officials ruled that anyone tied to professional football as player coach official manager or publicity agent cannot work for conference schools in any athletic capacity. The retroactive decision requires dismissal of current staff linked to pro football. Golf is banned as a conference championship sport though invitation events are allowed.
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St. Louis
Missouri Valley Conference
W. G. Manley
University of Missouri
Dundee Stops Young Leonard In Third Round
Baltimore bantamweight Joe Dundee knocked out Young Leonard of New Orleans in the third round of a scheduled ten round bout in Philadelphia tonight.
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Leonard
Philadelphia
Joe Dundee
Baltimore
Young Leonard
New Orleans
Prices Fall for Navel Oranges and Jonathan Apples
Advertisement notes cheaper Navel oranges and Jonathan apples now available through grocers.
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Jonathan
Briand Inflation and Taxation Measure Adopted
Paris reports final Senate approval of Briand’s inflation and taxation plan. The measure, enacted after swift votes, includes a 7.65 billion franc currency inflation and new taxes from 20 to 100 percent. Next week Finance member Loucheur will introduce debt redemption legislation.
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Paris
Briand
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Finance
Loucheur
France
Chicago Bears Defeat Frankford Yellowjackets In Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports that the Chicago Bears led by Red Grange defeated the Frankford Yellowjackets 14 to 7 in a national league professional football game. Grange, Wheaton’s iceman, starred with key plays alongside Bears teammates.
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Philadelphia
Red” Grange
Wheaton
Chicago Bears
Frankford Yellowjackets
Bears' Phantom Leads Muddy Show in Flooded Stadium
A football game drew about 380000 spectators as the team showcased their brightest star Red amid heavy mud. Red failed to electrify the crowd with long runs, scoring two touchdowns credited to the phantom while his longest rush gained 15 yards in the first period and a 10 yard sprint in the fourth moved the ball toward the Yellowjackets goal.
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Red
Bears
Yellowjackets
Winter Lays An Icy Hand On Middle West
Old Man Winter blankets the middle west with blizzards and a mercurial plunge in temperature. Train service slowed wires interfered with and roads blocked by blowing snow. Regions including Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin Colorado Minnesota Indiana Illinois the Dakotas Kansas and Missouri faced the storm with little relief in sight as the cold persisted.
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Chicago
Middle West
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Colorado
Minnesota
Indiana
Illinois
Dakotas
Kansas
Missouri
Livestock Show Ends Sets Attendance and Price Records
Chicago reports the twenty sixth annual international livestock exposition closing after breaking attendance and entry records. Blue ribbon prices reached new highs as final totals were tallied for the event.
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Chicago
Horse show ends exposition with children’s day finale
The exposition closes after the final day featuring a pony judging and the annual horse show. The event notes mention a large but inactive membership and a potential seat sale at the New York Stock Exchange, plus a Park Reservation update and a casual reference to Bob the hair.
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New York
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