Texas House Adopts Resolution on Prison System Grafts
The Texas House approved a sweeping investigation into prison system grafts and abuse by a 126 to 4 vote. A five member committee was authorized to issue witness process. The measure cites cruelty to prisoners and improper profits from state operations. Governor Miriam Ferguson’s message was read and greeted with applause. Mrs Thompson sang after the vote.
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Austin
Texas
House
T. K. Irwin
Dallas
Wells
Maxwell, Jasper
Robinson
R. M. Johnson
Palestine
Committee On Penitentiaries
Miriam Ferguson
Louse
Col
Ernest Thompson
Amarillo
May Peterson Thompson
Marrs proposes 40 cent water without tax limit raise
Former mayor Lon D. Marrs announced readiness to return as mayor if voters support him on solving the water issue and other city needs. He argued bonds could be sold under 1922 valuations without raising the tax limit, and that water could be produced and delivered to domestic users at 40 cents with commercial rates under 20 cents, depending on consumption and delivery arrangements.
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Lon D. Marrs
City Commission and Water Board
City Commission
Kierste
Unanimous recommendation to seat Texan senator Mayfield
Washington report that the senate elections sub committee unanimously urged seating Senator Earle B. Mayfield of Texas after a yearlong probe of George E. B. Peddy’s 1922 contest charges. The panel, led by Chairman Spencer, recounted alleged irregularities, but affirmed Mayfield’s election in the recount and prepared to present the finding to the full committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Earle B. Mayfield
Texas
Senate
George E. B. Peddy
Mayfield
Spencer
Missouri
Peddy
Peddy Ih
Ku Klux Klan
Railroad
Watson
Indiana
Ernest
Kentucky
King
Utah
Neely
West Virginia
Amarillo
Mayfield-Peddy
George FE. B. Peddy
Mayfield- Peddy
Woman Freed After Hearing On Husband’s Slaying
In Laramie Wyoming Justice of the Peace Hunt discharged Lillian Carter Richmond on a second degree murder charge after a coroner’s jury ruled the shooting of her husband William Do Richmond self defense. Richmond will travel to Kansas City Missouri with her father-in-law C L Richmond to claim the slain man’s body.
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Associated Press
Laramie
Wyo
Tofay
Lillian Carter Richmond
Willam Do. Richmond
Davidson declines UT regent appointment after political campaign
Irene AUSTIN Jan 21 Former Lieutenant Governor Davidson wrote to Mrs. Ferguson declining a University of Texas regent post offered by Pat M. Neff. He cites recent political campaigning and says recess appointees should be confirmed, and regents should refrain from seeking office during their term.
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Irene Austin
Davidson
Ferguson
University of Texas
Pat M. Neff
Senate
Dredge Enroute to Corpus Christi Project
The first of two large dredges for the Corpus Christi deepwater project by Atlantic Gulf and Pacific dredging companies left Port Arthur for Corpus Christi. A second bid dredge will depart next month under a sub contract to John Jacobson. Two other dredges have begun work, digging initial cuts to accommodate the larger vessels.
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Associated Preas
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific
Port Arthur
John Jacob
New Governor Madamma Delights Press in First Interview
In Austin on January 21 Associated Press recounts the inaugural day of the woman governor Madamma Ferguson. She and her husband Jim joked about a pardon extension for Sylvester Montalvo of Houston while reporters observe her fatigue from the social whirlwind. The interview begins with light banter and ends with a note that the piece continues on page two.
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Associated Press
Austin
Jim
Sylvester Montalno
Houston
Ferguson
Board of Pardons
Amarillo group to join Panhandle trip to trail meeting
Amarillo committee reports about thirty cars signed for the Panhandle trip to the Southwest Trail association annual meeting. With four persons per car, roughly 120 Amarillo residents will attend the two county gathering in Potter and Carson counties. Delegations from both towns are expected, and a proposal to gravel the Carson county highway to connect with Potter county pavement will be considered.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Southwest Trail Association
H. W. Blackburn
T. J. Wagner
J. R. Gant
Potter
Carson
Carson County
Potter County
Ferguson Seeks Economy In Texas Governor's Message
Governor Miriam A Ferguson urges economy in the Texas state budget and emphasizes Democratic platform principles in a 6,000 word inaugural message to the Thirty ninth legislature. She calls for spending caps, scrutinizes the banking and insurance departments, and outlines reforms for highways education and ranger duties.
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Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Adjutant General’s Division
Milt Good Will Serve 26 Years Says High Court
Austin Jan 21 Milt Good sentenced for the 1923 Seminole killings will serve 26 years of his combined 51 year terms as the Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that the sentences run concurrently after Good’s counsel withdrew his appeal. Tom Ross awaits action.
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Milt Good
High Court
Associated Press
Austin
Dave Allison
H. L. Roberson
Seminole
Court of Criminal Appeals
Good
Lubbock
Allison
Abilene
Roberson
Tom Ross
Ross
Huntsville
Dallas
Hereford Banquet Honors County Progress and Hospital
Hereford Chamber of Commerce plans a 7:30 banquet at the Methodist church to honor county commissioners for hospital and cotton era gains. Amarillo and Potter County guests join Canyon Plainview and Farwell reps. program includes Dr Overton Rev Haymes Dr Caldwell Lumpkin Gist Nichols Humble and Col. L. Gough Slaton Nunn and others with music and a Hereford Orchestra.
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Smith County
Chamber of Commerce of
Hereford
Amarillo
Potter County
Potter County Medical Society
Canyon
Plainview
Farwell
J. W. Overton
J. O. Haymes
A. J. Caldwell
A. F. Lumpkin
R. D. Gist
Quartette
Chamber of Commerce
O. B.B. Nichols
Prof. Humble
H. A. Ansley
Ima
Texas
Vermont
L. Gough
John P. Slaton
Homer Fox
King Cotton
G. A. F. Parker
J. Lindsay Nunn
J. D. Hamlin
Hereford Orchestra
Convention of Electric Railway Mechanics Opens in Dallas
A three day convention of the Association of Electric Railway Mechanical Men opens in Dallas with A Doyle Mc Whorter of Memphis presiding. The event gathers delegates from more than twenty southern cities to discuss railway maintenance and operations.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Association of Electric Railway Mechanical Men
Southern Properties
A. Doyle McWhorter
Memphis, Tenn
Weather Forecast for Grnarine and Vicinity
Thursday forecast shows generally fair conditions with light to moderate winds. Temperatures expected to be mild with some cloudy intervals and possible brief showers later in the day. Local humidity and visibility should remain good with no major weather disruptions anticipated.
Who Is This New Labor Leader?
William Green named new president of the American Federation of Labor is spotlighted in a full feature in next Sunday's Western Weekly. The issue promises an inspirational article and extensive coverage of union leadership.
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William Green
American Federation of Labor
Daily News
Ben Franklin
Ross
Washington
Former A. and M. Student Found Dead in Dallas
Herman N. Miller 23, former Texas A and M College student, was found dead in a Dallas hotel room with a bullet wound in his temple and a pistol nearby. He had been dead about two days. Coroner returned a verdict of death by own action. letters to relatives were found. Miller was the son of Mrs. J. C. Miller of Princeton, Texas.
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Dallas
Herman N. Miller
Texas A
M. College
Miller
J. C. Miller
Princeton
Texas
Baby Uninjured After Fatal Texas Crash Near Kenedy
Two women, Mrs. Ly. D. Berry and Mrs. W. F. Holly, were killed when their car collided with a San Antonio and Aransas Pass train near Green, five miles south of Kenedy. An eight month old baby, child of Mr. and Mrs. Ross McCaskill of Kenedy, survived unharmed. Berry and Holly leaves spouses and children. Funeral services set for Thursday at Flatonia and Hare Helm.
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Associated
Ess
San Antonio
Jain
Ly. D. Berry
W. F. Holly
Aransas Pass
Green
Kenedy
Ross McCaskill
Berry
Holly
Flatonfo
Harehelm
Bank Robbers at Walnut Springs Get Off With $15,000
Waco January 21 Robbers stole about 15000 in Liberty bonds from the First Guaranty Bank of Walnut Springs. Vice president L R Whitely said the exact amount could not be fixed until fingerprint experts arrived and completed their investigation as orders were given to leave everything untouched until investigations are concluded.
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Waco
First Guaranty Bank of
Walnut Springs
L. R. Whitely
Impeachment of Ferguson to be considered Wednesday
In Texas the senate will consider setting aside James E Ferguson's impeachment after a Hardin resolution asserts the people favor vindicating the Ferguson name and removing disqualifications. The measure, ready as a Senate special order for next Wednesday, cites Miriam A Ferguson's election and calls for a three member committee.
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Ferguson
Senate
Associated Prosa
Austin
James E. Ferguson
J. Roy Hardin
Kaufman
Charles R. Floyd
Paris
Senate of
Texas
James F. Ferguson
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