Texas Senate OKs pistol tax repeal as House rejects veto override
In Austin on February 28 the Texas Senate voted 22 to 4 to pass Senator Darwin’s pistol sale tax repeal despite the governor’s veto, while the House failed to override. The session plans adjournment March 12 as other measures face defeat and resignations shuffle the Senate. Governor Neff signed a tubercular hospital appropriation and an Eastland senator’s resignation prompts a forthcoming election.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Senate
Neff
Darwin
Lamar
House
Dudley
el Paso
Miller
Dallas
Curtis
Tarrant
Garrett
Hill
Rogers
Collin
Russell
Eastland
McNealus
American Legion
Baugh
Runnels
Wreck Toll Revised as Bodies Recovered at Porter
At Porter Indiana the final toll from the Michigan Central New York Central wreck stood at 43 with 21 identified. Coroner Seipel adjusted earlier counts after noting some mangled remains were counted twice. The search closed for night with most identifications complete and a few victims still not identified.
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Associated Press
Porter
Ind
Chesterson Morgue
H. O. Seipel
Seipel
Chesterton Morgue
Michigan City
Weather West Texas Tuesday and Wednesday Cloudy Forecast
Weather update from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes Tuesday and Wednesday will be partly to mostly cloudy with colder conditions in the north. Temperature readings from yesterday show early morning values in the 40s rising to mid 50s, with a high around 65 and a low near 40. Humidity and forecast details are included for Amarillo with dry and wet temperatures listed. The forecast calls for continued cloudiness and a chance of autumnal rain. The text also includes a poetic interlude attributed to the New York Times.
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West Texas
Plains
Lindsay Nunn
Amarillo
Toney Chism
Childress
Pease River
Paducah
Messrs. Dixon and Riggs
W. A. Melntoth
Chisum
Amone
Moses Chisum
Dison Hardy
Kimball
Coulware Irvin
Riggs
Carter
Wise
Crudgingtom
Timmons
Hayes
Tees
Butler
Kane Nusa
Cullum
Jack
Pittman
Pope
The News Printed Today Delivers Fresh Wires From Plains Texas
The News asserts it provides fresh Associated Press based reporting dated the day of publication. It contrasts with papers dated ahead to mislead, claiming timely news delivered within an hour of press stop and sent with the publication date.
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Plains Country
Texas
Associated Press
Amarillo Engineers Urge Outside Water Supply Amid Growth
Amarillo club members hear that current rates and looming City Light and Water Company charges threaten growth. A basin from 5 to 18 miles away could supply water. a $10,000 survey to map wells and topography is proposed. Talks highlight Abilene and Clovie as参考 for distant sourcing and the need for a definite city policy.
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Amarillo
City Water and Light Company
City Light and Water Company
Amarillo Club
The
American Association of Engineers
C. B. Clegg
Santa Fe Railroad
Abilene
Clovie
Clegg
Mr Cleese
Mer. Bamneu
Minister Returns From Abilene Visit After Lecture Week
The Reverend Sheppard, minister to the Beal Church of Christ, returns from Abilene where he attended the Manuel Lecture Week tied to One Aulene Christian College. He reports an active program with notable attendees and notes his modest progress walking and addressing local establishments.
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F. Ft Sheppard
Be Eal Church of Christ
Abilene
Aulene Christian College
Signal Tower Operator Recalls Wreck Night Details
Porter Indiana February 28 Charles Whitehead telegraph operator in the signal tower describes the single night collision between a New York Central train and a Michigan Central train. He confirms signals were set against the Michigan Central and exonerates Joe Cook from blame. He recounts the moment of impact, the tower’s quake, and the frantic escape efforts as the Michigan Central train rushed through the block at about sixty miles per hour dividing the two lines.
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Associated Press
Porter
Indiana
Charles Whitehead
New York Central
Michigan Central
Joe Cook
Cook
Whitehead
Piering
Joe
Charley
Littl
Kanto City
Chesterton
Tom
Michigan
USA
Clara Hamon pleads not guilty to murder charge
Clara Smith Hamon, reportedly ill, enters a not guilty plea in district court to first degree murder in the death of Jake L. Hamon. Special prosecutor H. H. Brown faces defense over witness lists, with full state witness names to be provided by March 4.
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Ardmore
Oklahoma
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
H. H. Brown
T. W. Champion
Farm Loan Act Seen as Vital by Fuqua
W H Fuqua president of First National Bank says Supreme Court ruling upholds Federal Farm Loan Act. He notes $300 million in government purchases to back securities will aid small borrowers and farmers with cheaper loans under favorable conditions.
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Supreme Court of the United States
W. H. Fuqua
First National Bank
Federal Land Bank
Congress
America
Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Kansas City
Charles E. Smith
Kansas City Title & Trust Company
Federal Land Bank of Wichita
Joint Stock Land Bank Company of Chicago
W. G. McAdoo
Geo W. Wickersham
Charles E. Hughes
Federal Farm Loan
Exeen
Parm
Fucus Hee
Justin
Puaue
Plans and bids to be considered at Uy commission meeting
Prepeeed plans and bids will be considered at a meeting of the Uy commission this afternoon. The article notes ongoing preparations and expected decisions regarding submissions.
Secrecy Maintained as Allied Moves on Rhine Rise
Paris reports secret mobilization along the Rhine near Mayence with French artillery and ammunition convoys moved up and air bases at Bourget and Villacoublay active. Senegalese Algerian and Moroccan troops are arriving at Marseilles, while Marshal Foch may return to join decisions at the London conference.
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Paris
Rhine
Mayence
Bourget
Villacoublay
Marseilles
Marshal Foch
London
Weigand
Mgence
England
Lloyd George
Briand
Chequers Court
Melgium
Italy
Preas
Kiel
Hamburg
Bremen
Ruhr
Harding
United States
Germany
Weeks Chosen as Secretary of War for Harding Cabinet
On the special train near Marion Feb 28 President-elect Harding confirmed Massachusetts Senator John W. Weeks will be secretary of war. The selection places Weeks among six cabinet appointees whose names have circulated. Harding indicated the remaining four choices will be announced later.
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Harding
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Flect Harding
Marion
Florida
Lao
Weeks
U. S
Preside
Gress
Teeneer
T. E. Durham Returns from Pacific Coast
T E Durham returns from the Pacific Coast where he spent time in California. He reports good health and plans to resume duties at home.
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