State school of technology proposed for West Texas
A substitute Senate measure by Senator Bledsoe would replace the West Texas state college with a state school of technology focused on training in cotton wool leather and other raw materials. A House measure for a tech college is planned and a topographical survey bill with $600000 for reclamation and flood control failed. The Senate also considered land law bond of tick eradication inspectors and interurban aid for street railways. A resolution accusing the Texas Employers Insurance Association of foreign activity was sent to the insurance committee. a Burkett open port law proposal faced an unfavorable committee report.
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Austin
Tex
West Texas
State School of Technology
West Texas State College
Senate
Bledsoe
Lubbock
House
Carpenter
Dallas
State College of Technology
West Texas College
Clark
Sewart
Stewart
Texas Employers In- Sen Association
Rogers
Insurance Association
Burkett
George Ei. B. Peddy
Houston
New York Liquor Raid Seized 300000 in Goods
Prohibition agents raided the Cisnopolitan Drug Company on Chestie Street and seized liquors valued at 300000. Alfred Teman the president and David Kikh the treasurer were arrested. The raid is described as among the state's largest. Seized items include whisky, wine, diamond colored liquids, labels, and a bottling outfit. The firm reportedly held a permit under 1921 prohibitions but had not complied fully.
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Associated Preas
New York
Cisnopolitan Drug Company
Chestie Street
Alfred Teman
Concern
David Kkhn
Joint committee backs removal of civil court seat
Austin reports joint House Senate judicial districts committees favor a bill moving the sixth court of appeals seat from Resslne to Tyler and redrawing district lines. A separate Senate bill also earned a favorable reply. A constitutional amendment to abolish poll taxes failed 105 to 14. Debate included a clash over black voting rights, and Ku Klux Klan support for a candidate. The House advanced a bill allowing cities to condemn property for public works and levy costs on benefitted properties, 89 to 30. A tour of penitentiary sites was authorized by resolution, with expenses covered by the state. A $50,000 appropriation for a citrus belt horticultural station in Cameron or Hidalgo counties passed to engrossment. First readings granted for bills favoring ex-service veteran appointments and tax exemption for American Legion property.
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Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Sixth Courtlwik
Parl
Dallas
Hardin
Kaufman
Purl
Kaufman County
Davis
Teer
Granger
Lewis
Harlingen
Citrus
Cameron
Hidalgo County
Dunn
Rosebud
American Legion
Woman Presides in Legislature For First Time
In Austin a woman presided over the Texas House for the first time, Miss Willmans of Dallas serving briefly during debate on a resolution to abolish poll taxes. Rep Satterwhite extended the privilege in the speaker's absence, and a male member accidentally addressed the chair as Mr. during proceedings.
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Austin
Tex
House of Representatives
Dallas
Texas
Geome
Chairon
Willmans
Sailor Killed In Gas Explosion Aboard Flagship
A gas acetylene tank exploded in the blacksmith shop of the U S California flagship of the battlefleet. One sailor BLANCHARD, blacksmith first class, was killed instantly. Two others LEONARD, fireman first class, and another unnamed fireman were seriously injured by flying steel particles.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
U. S
California
Battlefleet
Blanchard
Leonard
Haad
Panhandle Fair Dates Set for September 25 to 30
The Panhandle Fair committee met at the Board of City Development rooms and voted to hold the exposition September 25 to 30 around the Municipal building. A permanent fair association will be formed after next Thursday's sub committee report, with financing to be launched.
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Board of City Development Rooms
C. D
John B. Gilvin
Harmon R Benton
T. J. Considine
O. V. Vernon
Board of City Development
John P. Gilvn
Gilvin
E. 0. Thompson
FE. R. Humphrey
Col
E. O. Thompson
Ismet Pasha refuses comment on Near Eastern talks
Ismet Pasha head of the Turkish delegation declined to comment on the Allied plan to adjourn the Near Eastern conference by the end of next week whether peace is signed or not. Allies expect publication of their notes to pressure Turkey on disputed points.
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Lausanne
Ismet, Pasha
Prison Probe in New Mexico Sparks House Debate
Special to The News Santa Fe January 25. A heated House session debated the plan to probe the penitentiary. Republican Winston sought a three Democrat committee, while Floor Leader Howard argued a partisan slate would better expose any misdeeds. He defended McDonald administration as clean and urged public inquiry into prison finances.
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Howard
McDonald
Wvernor
House Committee
Mer Rouge Mayor Urges Troops Stay for Witness Protection
Monroe La Jan 25 Mayor Robert L Dade of Mer Rouge urged keeping troops in the area after they departed for home governor Parker ordered troops to Morehouse Parish amid masked band activities. He said soldiers should remain to ensure protection for witnesses testifying at the Bastrop open hearing.
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Monroe
Morehouse Parsh
Parker
Robert L. Dade
Mer Rouge
Bastrop
Waco Officials Grill Skipworth Murder Case Figures
Waco Texas officials grilled Ivory Clay after habeas corpus release as a murder charge stands in the Skipworth case. Bernard Horace Naomi Boucher and Joe Miller were questioned at the county attorney's office amid efforts to obtain more details. No new developments were reported on the later double murder case of Mrs. Ethel Denecamp and W. Holt.
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Waco
Tex
Ethel Denecamp
W. ¥. Holt
Daugherty Impeachment Charges Are Voted Down By Big Majority In House
Washington January 25 The House by 204 to 77 approved the judiciary committee action giving Attorney General Daugherty a clean bill of health on impeachment charges brought by Representative Kellar a Republican Minnesota. The vote closed the issue, discharging the committee from further consideration and tabling the Kellar resolution. Debate touched on whether the House can compel a member to testify, with various members arguing for and against implied imprisonment powers. Blanton assailed the committee for not pressing action against advisers to Kellar, claiming organized labor stood behind him. Party lines shifted with twelve Republicans voting no and ten Democrats voting yes in the jilting of Daugherty’s health.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Daughery
Kellar
Minnesota
Achsa
Congress
Kellay
Connally
Demorat
Texas
Sumners
Blanon
Organized Labor
Wive
Daugherty
Beck, Browne
Coapeae Tahun AE Natean
Ana Ae
Tara Hantee
Voight
Wisconsin
Dowell, Kopp
Tweet
Towa
James and Woodruff
Michigan
Sinclair
North Dakota
Bland, Deal, Montague and Woods
Virginia
Blanton
Byrnes and
Dominick
South Carolina
Dupree
Louisiana
Fisher
Tennessee
Lea
California
Imperial Wizard Defends Klansmen in Chicago Probe
Imperial Wizard Hiram Wesley Evans arrived in Chicago with Klan officers to review city council actions against Klansmen. He warned the Klan will defend its members against attacks or discrimination and would assist nonmembers believed to be Klan. The party includes Edward Young Clarke, F. L. Savage, and Paul Etheridge.
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Chicago
Hiram Wesley Evans
Invisible Empire
Knights
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
Slrewen
Iltis Weg
Edward Young Clarke
Imperial Giant
F. L. Savage
Paul Etheridge
Armory Gymnasium Sees National Guard Pledge Members
National Guard infantrymen pledged to join the Armory Gymnasium and artillerymen echoed the commitment. The gymnasium is accepting members daily, with hundreds expected by February first. Applications available from Will Smith of Mistletoe Creamery Captain Redey Captain Beecroft and G M Hunter of Nunn Electric Company.
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National Guard
Armory
Armory Gem
Will Smith
Mistletoe Creamery
Redey
Beecroft
G. M. Hunter
Nunn Electric Company
Essen On Verge Of Outbreak At French Invasion
Essen faces growing tension as the Ruhr and Rhineland tremble after French actions in the Ruhr and allied moves along the Rhine. Demonstrations erupt at the rail station and coal syndicate offices with pro British and patriotic chants amid fears of a broader powder keg. French forces tighten measures while German troops and defenses are positioned around Essen to deter mass resistance.
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Essen
Ruhr
Rhine
Rhineland
Neers
Ritz Thyssen
Lal
Battalien
Bard
Romania
Dallas Hardware Association Holds Silver Anniversary Meeting
Dallas hosts the Texas Hardware and Implement Association silver anniversary convention. Officers were elected yesterday, and a resolution was sent to Present Harding and to both branches of Congress urging appointment of Tyree Pt as head of the Federal Reserve Bank Dallas.
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Dallas
Texas Hardware Jind Treplement Association
Siiver
Harding
Congress
Tyee Pt
Federal Reserve Bank
Opposition to French in Ruhr Growing Active
The Ruhr Valley faces simmering resistance as Germans oppose the French occupation. Reports cite gun emplacements and potential force to overcome protests, with rail traffic largely paralyzed. French officials vow to stay, while Germany hints at countermeasures to resist Parisian policy.
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Ruhr
West Point Exam For Citizen of Plainview
Washington January 25 congressman Marvin Jones designates J Q Vendl of Plainview to take the examination for admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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Plainview
Washington
Marvin Jones
J. Q. Vendl of
United States Military Academy
West Point
Dollar Day shoppers urged in Amarillo notes
Today is Dollar Day as Amarillo residents are urged to scan the Daily News ad pages for savings. Merchants listed include The Ladies Store The Regent City Adviser Adams Dey 8 Smith Moore-Poston Co E Grocery Celeste Hat Shop Pan die Hardware Jarrett Bashio ty One Dollar Store Rivinn's Ber Federal Bakery and more.
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Amarillo
Regent
DD Green
Fivocery
Adams
Smith
Moore-Poston Co
Celeste Hat Shop
Pandie Hardware Co
Jarrett's
Bashio Ty
Rivinn’s
Federal Bakery
Dat Drug Co
the Pian Ogy - Ha Teyghe
Tee
Nate
Roos Motor
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Ismet Pasha
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Mrs. Philp Lydig
Mercy
Stickney Grant
Philip Yilly
Skipworth
Imperial Wizard
THE
Ruhr Valley
Stragetie
Passoe
Hepenee
Seldorf
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Marshal Foch
M. le ‘Troeqier
Duesseldorf
Germany
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