Convention Plans at Houston Pushed to Accommodate Delegates
Plans for the Democratic convention in Houston press ahead as the new convention hall near completion. Newsrooms, hotel rooms, and a 5090 seat auditorium are readied to handle thousands of attendees. An extensive telegraph and phone network will distribute daily news and messaged updates to the world.
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Houston
Big Hall
Dea
CRON
Jana
Denne Dunes
Belecore
Galventon
Atventon
Hethieg
Ety Benith
Elees
Tndog
Convention Hall
Rodin
Wight
Comvention Bell
Lttet
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Photographers Gather for Southwestern Meet at Rice Hotel
In Houston May 7 1 delegates and over 500 photographers from the Southwest arrive for the Southwestern professional photography convention at the Rice Hotel. The event marks a revival of earlier era norms and brings together exhibitors and leaders from distant states.
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Houston
Tex
Aed Papa
Od Wates
Rice Hotel
Sli Parte
Forth
Enet
Breckenridge Chosen for 1929 Elks Meeting
In a vote backed by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Breckenridge was selected for the 1929 Elks convention by eight erases votes. University Cowboy Bendh played during the sessions as Breckenridge sought the next convention, with F H Whitehead speaking for the chamber in support. Laredo withdrew its bid.
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Ual
Paso
Tes
West Tesae Chamber of
Commeres
Breckenridge
Raturday
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Bealf
Beeckenridge
F. H Whitehead
West Texas Chamber
Laredo
Mexico Passes on Budget for Nation
The Chamber of Deputies passed a budget bill proposed by General Alvaro Obregon. The measure aims at systematizing government expenditures and shaping the nation's economy. The action occurred on a Saturday night as reported.
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Mexico
de the Poanete
Ted Press City
Alvaro Obregon
Chamber of Deputies
Northern Rhodesia eyes harnessing Victoria Falls power
The Northern Rhodesia government considers offers to develop Victoria Falls power, aiming to make the falls as valuable as Niagara. The move was discussed in the Legislative Assembly with officials signaling openness to propositions for dam and energy development.
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Bulawayo
Northern Rhodesia
Victoria Walla
David Livingstone
Legislative Assembly
Niagara
United States
Canada
Stomach Troubles Headache and Dizziness Remedy Claim
Fragmentary ad copy touts a tonic named Taniac said to restore energy and appetite after three bottles. It promises relief from stomach woes, headaches, dizziness, nerves, and fatigue with low daily cost.
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Oayr
Ieee
New Holding Company Formed for Gas Properties in Texas
A new holding company is formed to operate and manage waters gas properties in Texas. The charter, approved Sunday by O. M. Seagraves, lists assets valued at 1 600 109 and includes Howe's Gel Gee, Howston Gan & Fuel, Routherst Gas, Piste Gas, Booth Texas AR, and several others.
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York
Tesas
O. Mh. Seagraves
Howe's Gel Gee Company
Howston Gan & Fuel Company
Routherst Gas Company
Piste Gas Company
Booth Texas Ar Company
Andorra Celebrates 650th Year With Stamp Initiative
Andorra marks 650 years of republic life as its three government members approve a stamp release to showcase the nation's image to the world. Citizens and collectors await the unveiled designs marking the milestone.
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Reternatiomal
Madrid
Republic of
Andorra
Goma
Inquest Set For Death Of 14-Year-Old Girl
Judge W Minter to preside at coroner's inquest into the death of Arey Jannite Harkineen 14 of 010 Grant Street. She died while climbing a merry go round at the C A Vernon shows early yesterday. Officials say the death is believed to have resulted from the accident.
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W. Minter
Arey Jannite Harkineen
MD. Hancock
Grant Street
C. A. Vernon
San Antonio Man Dies in Mexico After Drinking
William Tietelbeum of San Antonio Texas shot himself in a Mexico City hotel after drinking prinen and died Sunday at Juarez Hospital. His body will be sent to San Antonio for burial following a telegraph from his wife. He left an open letter to General Obregon.
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Mexico City
William Tietelbeum
San Antonio
Texas
Prinen
Bonday
Juarez Hospstel
Sam Antonio
Tietelbaum
General Obregon
Inquest Halted by Weather and Officials
A city inquest was interrupted at 16 o clock by witnesses including Dr W Van Sweringen and City Electrician W A Hawkins. Wet ground was blamed for a possible short circuit and electric shock that likely killed the girl. The body remains in custody of NW St Griggs as funeral arrangements await.
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W van Sweringen
City
W. A. Hawkins
Iefa
Fragmentary Mexican Rebel Testimony Cited
An incoherent account states involvement in Mexican revolutions and ends with a vague pledge to give life to Obregon. The remark hints at loyalty to the post revolutionary leader but offers little verifiable detail.
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Obregon
Mexican on parole questioned in Galveston
A 72 year old Mexican, said to have violated parole from a Kansas state reformatory, was arrested in Galveston on Sunday for questioning in connection with a minor.
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Galveston
Kansas State Reformatory
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Polk
New York
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Polk Street
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