Changes in State Tax Laws Urged
AUSTIN December 14 The Associated Press reports that S H Terrell Texas state comptroller advocates reform to eliminate defects and boost assessed values by millions He suggests a corps of expert appraisers to handle oil mineral properties and industries Terrell argues for replacing sale value with productive value as the basis of taxation to equalize property values.
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Associated Press
Austin
S. H. Terrell
West Texas
Ford Harvey of restaurant fame dead at 62
Ford P. Harvey, 62, president of the Harvey restaurant system, died after a brief illness of influenza and pneumonia. The chain, founded by his father Frederick Harvey in 1876, spanned from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Ford Harvey led the business since 1901 and was renowned for his hands on management across the system.
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United Press
Kansas City
Ford P. Harvey
Harvey
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Frederick Harvey
Topeka
Kansas
Colorado
Ford Harvey
Valenzuela Pledged New Support in Mexico City
El Universo Grafico reports that the Confederation of Obregonista Revolutionary parties of Mexico City and the National Agrarian party have decided to back Gilberto Valenzuela, Mexican minister in London, as the presidential candidate in the national elections set for November.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
el Universes Grafico Today
Confederation of Obregonista Revolutionary Parties
National Agrarian Party
Gilberto Valenzuela
London
Jones County Well Opens New Oil Pool
Abilene Texas December 14 Atkinson and Sandefer s No 1 Hudspeth topped pay yesterday and is believed to have opened a fourth oil pool in southwestern Jones county. The well filled 1000 feet in oil within three hours.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Tex
Atkinson and Sandefer
Jones County
Caruso Heiress Receives Royalties from Father’s Estate
Eight year old Gloria Caruso inherits two thirds of a million dollars in royalties from the late tenor. Her step-brother Enrico Caruso Jr. receives the remaining one third and recently made his New York debut hoping to share his father’s fame.
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Gloria Caruso
New Jersey
Enrico Caruso, Jr
New York
Summerall Named Marshal for Hoover Inauguration
Major General Summerall, chief of staff of the army, has accepted the post of grand marshal for the inauguration of Herbert Hoover. The appointment follows precedent, the chief of staff having almost invariably been selected for the honor.
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Associated Press
Washington
Summerall
Army
Herbert Hoover
Eight Wells Brought In Near Luling In Texas Oil Field
Eight new oil wells in the Joe Bruner field near Luling Texas are bringing in a potential production of over 5000 barrels daily. Three more wells are close to producing within 24 hours. Two wells bore water but have been plugged and are flowing oil again. A note: Edinburgh Scotland plans a new motion picture theater with seating for 5000.
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Tex
Joe Bruner
Edinburgh
Scotland
Decorative Candles Dusting Method Described
A brief note explains that fancy candles can be cleaned without losing their luster by dusting with a cloth dampened in alcohol. The tip emphasizes preserving candle appearance during maintenance.
Rum Row Shifts Location as Rum Running Ends
New England coast guard reports indicate the famed Rum Row has relocated its activities offshore. Rum smugglers' ships carrying liquor for Yuletide are now spotted off the Atlantic City coast awaiting a foggy window. The report marks a sharper increase in enforcement and a decline in coastal operations.
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International News Service
Boston
Mess
New England
Coast Guard
Atlantic City
N. J
Flashes of Life Washington General Pershing salute
General Pershing now rates a salute of 19 guns in Washington. The report notes the ceremonial honors and official recognition surrounding the general’s status and ensuing salute by military units in the capital.
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Washington
General Persing
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