Senate approves broad banking bill with state deposits move
The Senate passed the depository board bill allowing state funds deposits in banks beyond Austin with a 2 percent minimum interest rate. It ends the bond investment requirement for surplus funds. Sen Holbrook cited rising state surpluses and high bond prices as reasons. Treasurer W. Gregory Matcher noted Austin depositories hold about 8 million dollars, possibly rising to 12 to 14.6 million by month’s end, with deposits in Dallas Fort Worth Waco Austin San Antonio and Galveston. The measure aims to attract higher interest by spreading funds statewide.
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Wirtz
Woman Poses as Wife to Aid Divorced Man
In Chicago on March 4 Associated Press reports Mrs Helen Frederick of Hammond Indiana 25 posing as Mrs Grippanda to help a man obtain a divorce and marry her She testified that Grippanda deserted her and their two children two years ago The judge challenged her and she confessed the plan The couple was held six months for contempt of court and indictments for perjury were to be sought
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Chicago
Helen Frederick
Hammond
Ind
James Grippanda
Frederick
Grippanda
Joseph Sabath
Mrs. Frederick
Match Causes Death in England Woman Burned
Mrs Euphemia Mc Kinnie an invalid in Rugby England died after striking a match to tell the time and her nightdress ignited. The incident highlights dangers of open flame in households and emergency responses at the time.
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Euphemia McKinnie
Refiners respond to demand with higher gasoline yield
AP reports in Kansas City that refiners push gasoline output as demand grows. Roy B. Jones of Parhandle Refining says yield rose from 4 gallons per barrel in 1909 to 20 today. He notes cooperation with the president's conservation board, while Francis T. Hopp of Skelly Oil cautions oil is not farming and some leases yield money without oil, urging public understanding.
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Kansas City
Roy B. Jones
Parhandle Refining Company
Western Pourpouin Lt Finers’ Association
President's Conservation Board
Jones
Francis T. Hopp
Skelly Oil Company
Mr. Hopp
Oklahoma
Salt Burglar Alarm in Constantinople Mystery
A thief broke into a house and packed valuables but found a gold box containing salt. After tasting the white powder, he realized salt’s sacred status in some Arabian regions and restored the valuables, fearing misfortune from taking salt. The incident highlights hospitality traditions and superstition around salt.
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Constantinople
Arabia
Telegram from Mr Kiersted to Kansas City Mo 1925
A telegram received from Mr W Kiersted notes a date and location in Kansas City Missouri with the stamp SA and the code 113 P dated March 4, 1925. The fragmentary message lacks further context or content beyond the postal details.
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Kansas City
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