Vetoed Texas University appropriations by Governor Ferguson
Governor Ferguson vetoed the entire 1917 19 appropriations for the University of Texas main campus in Austin and the Galveston medical branch. The totals include 719 698 50 for the fiscal year 1918 and 710 198 50 for 1919 for the main university and 98 756 for 1918 and 98 765 for 1919 for the Galveston medical branch with El Paso mining funds approved. The action follows broader objections to university leadership and requests removal of faculty and changes in governance.
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Austin, Tex
Ferguson
University of Texas
Austin
Galveston
Thirty-Fifth
State University
Same
School of Mines
el Paso
Texas
State of Texas
Thirty Fifth
State University of Texas
University
School of Mings
State School of Mines
Jonger Se
J’erguson
R. E. Vinson
Board of Regents
District Court
Travis County
James P. Tucker
J. Josey
Salady
Regents Meet At Galveston for UT Board Session
The University of Texas regents adjourned in Galveston after a two day session without acting on governor proposals to abolish fraternities or dismiss President Dr R J Vinson and four faculty members The board plans to reconvene in Austin June 11 for commencement The board saw a personnel change with Dr George McReynolds resigning and W G Love named as his replacement Legal injunctions in Austin did not affect the new appointee
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Galveston
Tex
R. J. Vinson
Board of Regents
University of Texas
Austin
District Court of
Travis County
James P. Tucker
J. Jones
Salado
George §. McReynolds
Temple
W. G. Love
Houston
Love
Sanitation talks aim to protect Texas health
Austin Texans report a conference between the sanitation committee of the state council of defense led by Judge J. M. Wagataff and the state board of health. They plan cooperation to preserve health, address war epidemics, and urge physicians and citizens to enforce sanitary ordinances.
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Council of Defense
State Board of Health
Austin
Tex
State Council of Defense
J. M. Wagataff
Abi- Jene
Texas
W. B. Collins
Board of Health and Sanitation
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Women's Clubs
Hoarding Food Supplies Declared Felony in Senate Action
Washington report says hoarding storing or destroying food fuel or other necessities to limit supply or raise prices would be a felony under an amendment to the first food bill adopted by the Senate on Thursday. Violations could bring imprisonment from six months to three years. senators argued the clause was too harsh and hindered legitimate stockpiling to aid workers.
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Washington
Senate
Arrivals on Border Arrested In U S Draft Clampdown
Washington instructions to arrest all border arrivants trying to cross to Mexico to evade conscription went into effect. Twenty six young men from the nation’s ports including San Francisco and New Hampshire were arrested Saturday and detained for investigation.
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Laredo
Tex
Washington
Department of Justice
Mexico
United States
San Francisco
New Hampshire
Chevrolet Wins 250 Mile International Sweepstakes at Sharonville
Louis Chevrolet driving a Frontenac won the 250 mile international sweepstakes at Sharonville speedway near Cincinnati at an average speed just over 102 mph. He finished ahead of his brother Gaston Chevrolet by only a few seconds with Ira Vail in a Hudson close behind. The rest of the field stretched out behind them.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Louis Chevrolet
Sharonville Speedway
Gaston Chevrolet
Ira Vail
Hudson
Deadly tornado devastates Cooke County with heavy losses
A violent tornado struck Cooke County Texas on Friday night, causing extensive damage from Gainesville to Lindsey. The storm reportedly inflicted about 250000 dollars in losses, with Lindsey village of 600 people sustaining around 100000 dollars in damages as dozens of houses were blown away along the route.
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Gainesville
Tex
Cooke County
Lindsey
First American conferences for democracy and peace goals at Madison Square Garden
Resolutions favor an early general and democratic peace and urge the United States to declare war aims in definite terms. The organizers want allied nations to make similar declarations and promoted the event as the first American conference for democracy and peace at Madison Square Garden.
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New York
United States
Madison Square Garden
Katy Branch Receivers Named for Wichita Falls Line
In St. Louis Missouri officials announced a receiver was appointed for the Wichita Falls and Northwestern railway, a Katy subsidiary. C I Schaff serving as receiver for the Katy was named receiver for the Wichita Falls line.
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St. Louis
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Wichita Falls and Northwestern Railway
Katy
C. I. Schaff
Wichita Falls and Northwestern
Brazil Seizes German Ships in Port Deal
President Braz on Saturday signed a decree allowing Brazil to utilize German ships in its ports. The measure is expected to take effect this week. Forty six German merchant vessels had been laid up in Brazilian harbors early in the war.
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Rio Janeiro
Braz
Brazil
Gusher Opens New Territory in Humble Oil Field
The Grant Oil Company struck a 2000 barrel oil well named No. 1 Williams at Humble on Tuesday. The 2600 to 2700 foot deep well extends the proven field into new territory and marks a significant expansion for the company.
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Houston
Tex
New Territory
Grant Oil Company
Humble
Williams
Hospital Ship Dover Castle Sunk In Torpedo Attack
London announces that the hospital ship Dover Castle has been torpedoed and sunk. The Hilary, a British armed merchant cruiser, is reported sunk and a Royal Navy destroyer was lost after a collision.
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London
Dover Castle
Hilary
Garden City man crowned Southwest goat roping champion
A J Holder of Garden City Texas won the Southwest goat roping title by roping fifteen goats in 3 minutes 825 seconds at the state contest in San Antonio. He retained his title defeating Fritz Rau of Sonora and claimed the $1600 purse.
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San Antonio
Tex
A. J. Holder
Garden City
Texas
Fritz Rau
Sonora
Texas Regiments Form Under War Dept Call
Governor Ferguson announces regimental officers for Texas 16 000-man mobilization and lists colonels lieutenant colonels majors and units at multiple Texas cities while directing immediate organization by Brigadier General John A Hulen and state units marching toward a 560 000 army.
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Artistin
Tex
Ferguson
Congress
War Department
Texas
John A. Hulen
Texas National Guard
Houston
Liquor Tax Hikes Pass Senate Finance Committee
Prohibition measures were approved as part of the war tax bill by the senate finance committee. A new liquor tax adds 20 dollars per bushel on grain and other foods used to distill beverage spirits while imports are banned. Beer and wine taxes remain unchanged pending final passage.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
National banks rise in capital and numbers
Washington reports show 186 national banks chartered in the first five months with a capital of 13 million dollars. Existing banks increased capital stock by 10 million dollars, signaling rising financial prosperity.
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Washington
Four Weeks in Hospital and a Home Return
Mrs. W. C. Brown of Cleveland Ohio recounts a four week hospital stay with recurrent fainting and pain. After a nurse friend urged Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she began treatment and reports substantial relief, advising others to try the remedy at the first drugstore before going home.
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Mrs. Brown
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. C. Brown
12Th St
Cleveland
Ohi
May Fever Sufferers and Mental Improvements
A humorous dialogue shows Elmira discussing a visitor, a professor from the school of Bros, who is hired to improve her mind. The exchange references osculatory exercises and parental concern over impropriety and a rough response to a misbehaving rascal.
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Elmira
School of Bros
Benny
Rascal
Misplaced Creams Spark Household Quandary
A household lord scolds the maid over missing creams and doubts the mistress's claim. The maid insists the mistress planned to obtain a cream, while the master denies having any.
Cheap Enough in a Child's Diet Joke
A humorous exchange hints that a child has swallowed a dime and comments on the diet’s cost and nourishment in a folksy manner. The dialogue reflects cautious wit about a minor medical incident.
No Offense, He Grand Kiss Quip Sparks Banter
A playful exchange centers on a returned flirtatious line where a man jokes about petty larceny and a woman counters with grand theft humor. The exchange showcases light romantic dialogue without additional context.
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