Counties rally for Texas Great Highway project links
All counties from Texline to Fort Worth unite for a larger highway effort. About 300 delegates attended the second Colorado to the Gulf Highway Association meeting in Childress. O L Williams of Bowie presided and county reps reported ready to organize and join the parent effort.
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Texline
Fort Worth
Childress
Tex
Dallam
Tarrant
O. L. Williams
Bowie
Griswold
Williams
W. D. Wagner
Dalhart
Dallam County
Moore
Hartley
Wagner
M. F. Leonard
Interstate Highway Association
Leonard
Tarrant County
Amarillo
Dallam County Association
Potter County
Armstrong
Texas Good Roads Association
Corpus Christi
Homer Dpd
Wade
State Association
Clarendon
Meridian Road Association
Decide Whether Women May Serve On Jury
Associated Press reports San Francisco June 5 as Judge Dunne will soon rule on whether women are eligible for jury service in California. The case centers on Bertha Williamson with counsel arguing a woman jury is required, while the state contends only men may serve and suffrage does not include jury duty.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Illinois House Defeats Initiative and Referendum Resolution
The Illinois House defeats the initiative and referendum amendment resolution in Springfield. The vote ends the effort to place a constitutional change before voters this session.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Illinois House
Confident Japanese Note Aims at Friendly Adjustment
Washington officials report cautious progress in negotiations over alien laws as Tokyo invites further conference. President and Secretary Bryan discussed the note with Ambassador Chinda. no documents exchanged yet. White House remains confident of a final friendly adjustment through careful legal handling.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
Bryan
Chinda
White House
Pastor in Court on Girl's Charge in New Jersey
Rev Willis S MacRorie former Mt Horeb Methodist pastor arraigned in Plainfield for trial on an indictment arising from a congregation member. He had earlier admitted giving rides to the 19 year old singer Gertnee Mason and faced prior investigations by a Newark conference committee. The grand jury later indicted him despite earlier findings.
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Newark
Methodist Episcopal Church
MacRorie
Heavy rains lift cattlemen fortunes in Floydada region
Heavy and timely rains drenched Floyd county and surrounding areas over the past days. May precipitation reached 1.66 inches, boosting grass growth and prompting cattlemen to trail stock from drier districts. Cotton and forage crops suffered delays, but the current outlook remains hopeful for farmers.
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Floydada
Texas
Floyd County
Quitaqgue
Briscoe County
Hall
Sliding tax for tobacco trust proposed in tariff bill
An anti trust amendment would add a sliding scale tax on tobacco manufacturers controlling over one quarter of production. Three tobacco firms three anaff companies two cigar firms and two cigarette companies would be affected. The measure could raise fifteen million dollars in additional revenue or force dissolution of the tobacco trust.
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Ransoriated Tress
Washington, D. C
Tobacco Trust
Gunboat and Quevedo at Maine Monument Celebration
The Cuban gunboat Cuba under Lt Col Ozcar F Quevedo figured prominently at the Maine Monument unveiling in New York Memorial Day ceremonies. Mayor Gaynor praised the Cuban commander while Quevedo replied solemnly that Cuba would help if needed. About 200 Cuban soldiers, sent by President Menocal, joined the celebration as notable exhibits.
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Quevedo
Cuba
Ozcar F Quevedo
Maine Monument
New York
Maine
Gaynor
Menocal
Siberian Seeds Sought for Dry Climate Study
Professor Hansen of the South Dakota experiment station, commissioned by the Department of Agriculture, will gather Siberian seeds and plants suited to dry climate culture. The project aims to identify resilient varieties for arid conditions.
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Washington, D. C
Hansen
South Dakota Experiment Station
Department of Agriculture
Great Trust Not Really Broken Up
Washington June 5 Attorney General McReynolds says neither the Standard Oil nor the tobacco trust has been really dissolved. He foresees further action against both if the latest investigation shows Sherman act grounds. Officials believe control of disintegrated trusts will pass to new hands.
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Washington, PD
Tobacco Trust
McReynolds
Delegates to international women congress welcomed by French Senate
In Paris on June 3 delegates to the international women congress were hosted as honor guests of the French senate. Baron Deconstant presented them as representatives of women who founded their cause on justice and reason rather than violence.
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Paris
France
International Women Congress
Baron Deconstant
Famous Soldier to Visit Canada Quebc
General Sir Ian Hamilton, a renowned British army commander, arrives tomorrow to begin an inspection tour of the Canadian militia. His itinerary spans the Pacific coast with stops in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and Victoria.
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Quebec
Sir Ian Hamilton
Hamilton
Pacific
Visus
Winnipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
Victoria
Tentative plans for dissolution of Union and Southern Pacific
In St Paul Minnesota on June 5 tentative dissolution plans were presented to the Federal Circuit Court by railroad attorneys. A hearing date was set for June 12. The plan involves selling Southern Pacific stock to stockholders by public subscription and converting certificates to Southern Pacific stock.
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St, Paul
Minn
Union and
Souther Pacific
Federal Circuit Court
Union
Ciffe
Southern Pacific
Association of Baggage Agents Elects Officers
The Association of Baggage Agents elected officers at its June convention session in Washington. Cleveland was chosen president, George Alley of Omaha was elected vice president, and John Quick of Toronto was named secretary-treasurer.
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Washington, D. C
A A
Cleveland
Association of General Baggage Agents
George Alley
Omaha
John Quick
Toronto
Wilson Visits Capitol to Discuss Appointments with Senators
Washington in June reported that Wilson made a visit to the Capitol to discuss appointments with Senators. The event is noted as the fifth visit since March 4.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Capitol
White House
Philadelphia Nationals owner Urges Investigation of Baseball Trusts
Horace Ware owner of the Philadelphia Nationals calls for an investigation into organized baseball operating under legal trusts in Washington D.C. in early June.
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Wasrbhington C
Horace Ware
Philadelphia Nationals
Miss Pennock Weds Pennsylvanian Football Captain
Miss Elizabeth Pennock daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Pennock of Lansdowne wed Robert C Folwell Jr former captain of the University of Pennsylvania football team in a Friday ceremony at the Friends meeting. A large reception followed at the Pennock home in Lansdowne.
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Philadelphia
Elizabeth Pennock
A. L. Pennock
Lansdowne
Robert C. Folwell
University of Pennslvania
Vennoek
Farwell Weather Report Reflects Mild Dry Spells
Special to The News from Farwell Texas notes light rain total over two nights with little crop damage from drought. Grasshopper reports are said to be exaggerated as control efforts appear effective. A small drip along the railroad near Elida New Mexico is mentioned while the range remains green and livestock conditions are good.
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Farwell
Texas
Panhandle
Elida
N. M
Here
Daughters Win Injunction Against Ousting Suits
A court grants a temporary writ of injunction in a Dallas area case, restraining actions to oust individuals from a property. The order names A Wilcox and related parties, with proceedings continuing in Branted court.
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Austin
Texi A. Wilcox
Tthet Court
Georgetown
Augainet
Interior Clerks Criticized for Western Policy Delays
Salt Lake City June 5 Unprecedented harmony exists between western governors and federal officials over a conservation plan. Governor Hunt of Arizona supports national control of mineral resources while Governor West of Oregon defends the policy. Clerks unfamiliar with western conditions are blamed for red tape delays and autocratic overreach, though Secretary Lane bears no blame for past faults.
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Salt Lake City
Interior Jones
Hunt
Arizona
West
Oregon
Interior Department
Lane
Governor West
Tolls Question Regarded Vital
A press summary notes ratification of arbitration treaties with Italy Spain and Great Britain faced delay due to Senator Chamberlain opposing the British treaty over the Panama Canal tolls protest. It is believed the delay will not last long though many senators deem tolls urgently important.
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Washington, D. C
Italy
Spain
Great Britain
Chamberlain
Scarlet fever cases reported near Lieb quarantine in county
Several scarlet fever cases near Lieb, 20 miles north of Plemon, have been quarantined with no spread expected. Measles also present in the northern county, but schools have been dismissed and overall health reported excellent for months.
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Plemons
Texas
Lieb
Stockmen Hopeful as Light Rain Sparks Barley Prospects
In Plemons Texas on June 5 a light Sunday night shower of about a quarter inch dampened ground. Reports say rain was scattered and likely to benefit barley little. heavier showers fell south of Plemons Tuesday. Stockmen in the southern area praise the outlook while northern farmers await genuine precipitation. The Canadian River has risen once this year, as residents rely on driftwood and fuel from its banks.
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Plemons
Texas
North Plains
Canadian
Wheeler
Roberts
Gray
Emphll
Lipscomb
Hansford
Oehtree
Hale
Deaf Smith
Randall
Swisher
Ilta
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Panhandle
Methodist Church
Lillie Reese
Joe Wright
Claudeie Box
W. H. Wright
National Maritime Exhibition Opens in Amsterdam
The National Maritime Exhibition opened in Amsterdam today and will run through September. The main draw is a large collection of historical documents, old prints, pictures, modes of death, and relics from Dutch exploration and colonization.
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Amsterdam
Panhandle agriculture and lobby politics mixed in a broad report
A historical piece outlines Senate lobby inquiry scope touching tariff, prohibition, and business interests, naming visitors and agencies. It then surveys Panhandle crops including wheat, alfalfa, melons, fruits, and vegetables, highlighting regional production potential and rail shipments.
Weir Couple On Trial for Gown Theft in Wyoming Case
Houston June 5 The case of Lieutenant Joseph Weir and his wife, both indicted at Cheyenne Wyoming, for theft of gowns from Captain J. S. Cecil's wife, was resumed before U S Commissioner A O Jackson. Cecil testified the Wiers occupied quarters at MekKinzie and left missing the gowns. Mrs Wier identifies remnants as parts of dresses bought in Wyoming.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Leutenant
Joseph Weir
Cheyenne
Wyoming
J. S. Cecil
United States
A. O. Jackson
Cecil
Cecils
Commencement Exercises at Iowa State College
Ames residents attended the annual commencement where President Pearson handed diplomas to graduates and Governor Mherhart of Minnesota delivered the oration.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Pearson
Mherhart
Minnesota
President Wilson Visits Capital for Diplomatic Talks
President Wilson visited the Capitol unexpectedly for talks with diplomats. Senators from both parties were consulted as appointments were discussed. a duplicate key was suggested for access to the market room while ministerial posts, including Doctor B. L. Jefferson of Colorado to Argentina, were considered.
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Washington
Wilson
Capitol
B. L. Jefferson
Colorado
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Floyd
OW and Tobacco
Womens Congress
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Canada
UL PL and
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Association OF Baggage Agents
Associiatert Press
Bipth Vistt
Miss Pennock Wedses
Footballer
Restraeness
Pion
ARTES
The
Indee
Branted
Department OF Interior
D. C
Holland
Senate Lobby Committee
Smoot
Reed
Walsh
Farmers Protective Organizations
S. Stinnett
A. S. Stinnette
Donley
Collingsworth
Wheeley
Alfalfa
Pherhart
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