Postal Rates Bill Comes To Showdown In Senate Today
The postal pay bill moves to the Senate floor after weeks of committee skirmishes. It covers salaries for thousands of postal clerks and U.S. postal service rates while testing President Coolidge's power. The administration aims to prevent the president's veto from derailing the proposed salary increase. Coolidge opposed the measure lacking revenue provisions to fund the raise.
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Washington
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One Man Killed in Rooming House Brawl
Houston police report G. C. Barrett died from brain concussion after a rooming house fight. William O Neil, a ped dler, is held in connection with the killing amid the violent incident.
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Young man arrested for forgery by deputies
Deputies Robinson and Gilbert arrested Albert Fleming at Sulphur Bottom last Sunday on ten forgery charges. He confessed guilt, admitting forged checks ranged up to fifteen dollars, with two passed on Honey Grove merchants and others cashed in Ladonia. He says he is from Arkansas and is jailed.
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Italian Fascist government cracks down after disbanding Liberty Party
In Rome on January 5 the Fascist regime backed by militia crushed opposition as the Liberty Party of war veterans was forced to dissolve. Resignations from cabinet ministers including Senator Hochensat were announced, signaling a weakened Mussolini position while newspapers hostile to the government faced seizure and raids.
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United Press
Rome
Motor Cop Patrols County Roads In Week
A county road patrol reports increased enforcement by a motorcycle officer who has cited several drivers for speeding. Local residents note more law enforcement presence on Sundays and in response to deadly accidents on the public highway.
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Coal Wagon Drivers Strike for Higher Wages in Chicago
United Press reports 3000 coal wagon drivers walk out seeking a $2 daily raise and delivery exemption. Deliveries halt nationwide except hospitals and asylums. public schools may close after two weeks of operation. many homes face dwindling coal supplies. A coal dealers meeting was convened to address the crisis.
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United Press
Chicago
Hoover sees 1924 as a real advance toward stability worldwide
Secretary Hoover, in a Commerce Department survey, says 1924 marked progress toward social economic and political stability worldwide with rising living standards fuller employment and greater economic confidence. He notes U S agriculture recovery inflation not yet evident and steady wages with active building and rail efficiency despite textile and Northern bituminous coal slowdowns. Edgar Whedbee and his daughter returned from a Dallas visit.
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Denison Railroad Line Sold At Auction In Oklahoma
The Denison Herald reports the Denison Bonham and New Orleans railroad sale was completed Monday in Norman Oklahoma. D M Penn C T Aspelmier and associates bought the line which runs 21 miles between Bonham Ambrose Ravenna and Bonham Junction with connections to Katy and K O G. The sale awaits eastern district Missouri court approval. If approved stockholders will meet elect directors and officers with Bottam as headquarters. The purchasers plan to revive the old D N O line and extend service southeast of Bonham including mail passenger and freight operations.
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Tower of Pisa Lean Question Sparks Student Dream
History teacher asks about the famed lean tower of Pisa. A Fat Student replies that if he knew the cause he would take some to study, revealing a curious classroom exchange.
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Christmas Confection Parade: Oranges Apples Nuts Candies
A festive display lists oranges apples and nuts with candies and cinnamon as essential sweets for Christmas. The item signals a seasonal shopping assortment aimed at holiday cheer and gift giving.
1924 Touring Car For Sale With Low Mileage
A 1924 touring car is advertised as running well and looking good. The listing notes tires priced at 315 dollars and a 1923 cure or repair, asking 185 dollars as a bargain.
Texas University Receives 3 Million Loan for Building
Austin Jan 5 The University of Texas will receive a 3 090 000 loan for its building program once the legislature pledges income as security. HH A Wroe, president of the Board of Regents, announced the loan is prepared and will be introduced early in the session.
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Austin
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Board of Regents
Destructive Fire Burns Gin at Ector and Losses Big
A Sunday morning blaze gutted the gin at Ector owned by Mrs. H. G. Dulaney and her son Jesse with Lee Dulaney. About twenty five bales of cotton and a large quantity of seed burned plus a large lot of cotton seed and electrical equipment. Mrs. Dulaney places losses at at least 15099 dollars with about 8000 dollars insured. Fire origin unknown and locals aided in fighting the blaze.
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Unclear Transport Line Tragedy Details
An OCR damaged notice reports a truck and freight incident involving Bonham and Punean. It mentions J. M. Penn in charge of operations, a terminal, and expected arrival of Bonham on Tuesday. Weaker text prevents full reconstruction of causes or entities.
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Groceries on Ours Offers Fresh Steak and Roast
A grocery store promotes its service by offering meat such as fresh steak and tender roast with grocery orders. The message highlights combining groceries with meat purchases in a single delivery.
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British Oppose Share of Dawes Plan Payments
Paris January 5 The question of reimbursing U S war damages from Dawes plan payments remained deadlocked on the eve of the allied finance ministers meeting. Secretary Hughes reportedly replied to Britain's second note, saying the position is not a matter for arbitration. The British oppose in principle an American claim to a share of the Dawes payments.
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America
United States Rejects British War Reparation Terms
The United States ambassador conveyed that Washington refuses Britain’s terms on Dawes reparations. The note demands American inclusion of German war claims totaling 259000 dollars in the Paris conference allocation. Kenneth Evans and Tillmar Caldwell return to Austin for the State University after holidays.
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Henry Ford Angers Farmers with His Charges on Paper
Washington January 5. The clash between Henry Ford and farm co operative marketing groups is set to flare at a National council meeting. The council has 32 branches and 600000 members. Ford faces denouncement over an attack in the Rearborn Independent alleging Jewish control of cooperative marketing.
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Washington
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Nellie Taylor Ross Inaugurated Wyoming Governor
Mrs Nellie Taylor Ross took the oath as Wyoming governor, becoming the first woman to hold the post. The ceremony in Cheyenne was simple and unostentatious with no pomp, after which Ross retired to the executive mansion.
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