Southern gains and political shifts hint at broad trends
New York opposes race track gambling limits while Louisiana nears passage. Democratic Bob Williams from Cumby suddenly enters the spotlight on stage. An oil discovery at Goose Creek near La Porte yields a 2000 plus foot well producing about 1000 barrels daily. Senator Allison prefers renomination over Governor Cummings, signaling strong reactionary influence in town primaries.
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Chicago Board of Education Sets Teacher Age Limit at Fifty
The Chicago board of education votes twelve to four to establish a fifty year age limit for teachers. The board has not decided to impose a sixty year retirement yet.
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Chicago Board of Education
Texas
Illinois
State Health Officer Warns of Diseased Cattle Into Texas
Brumby warns that diseased cattle driven from other states by strict sanitation could enter Texas unless authorities act, urging vigilance. Commentary notes reading Helen Rowland, pulp wood trade moves to Texas and Louisiana, and debates on initiative laws, prohibition, and youth environment amid criticism of Illinois politics.
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Beaumont Enterprise
Final Ball Tickets On Sale At Smith Drug Co
Tickets for the final ball at the A. and M. College are available at Smith Drug Co. Admission requires a ticket. Price of ticket is 3.00. Signed by W. Homeyer Jr. president.
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Milwaukee Brewers to Lead Nationwide Liquor Reform Drive
The United States Brewers association plans its largest convention in Milwaukee next week and aims to abolish dives and saloons. A new national body with about 60 000 affiliated businesses will coordinate publicity, investigate liquor conditions, publish results, and promote model license laws nationwide.
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United States Brewers’ Association
Great Athletic Meet at Chicago Draws 22 Teams
Chicago June 5 The Intercollegiate Conference Athletic association track games on Marshall field promise the largest meet yet with 22 teams including Stanford Grinnell Lawrence Morningside Michigan Agricultural Ames Oberlin Olivet Drake and more. 325 entries exceed last year as a special relay race for high school athletes showcases many stars across the region.
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Graduation at Annapolis Largest Naval Academy Class
Annapolis Md June 5 The largest class of cadets ever graduated at one time from the United States Naval Academy received their diplomas today from Secretary of the Navy Metcalf. The honor man is Midshipman Jerome C HunSaker of Saginaw Michigan and the second man is Edmund R Norton of Portland Maine.
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United States Naval Academy
Kentucky wedding shocks readers with young ages
A Kentucky wedding last Wednesday joined a 15 year old boy and 11 year old girl as spouses. The ceremony was led by the boy’s father, a preacher, who found the bride dressing dolls before bidding them farewell. The note cites flawed parenting alongside better or stricter laws as a push for enforcement.
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Dolliver Denies Taft VP Nomination Talk
Fort Dodge Iowa June 5 Senator Dolliver says he knows nothing of Taft considering him for vice president and would not refuse what has not been offered.
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Dolliver
Taft
Ample Quarters for Taft Boomers
Chicago officials announce Taft campaign offices opening in three downtown hotels. Charles P. Taft oversees the Auditorium annex operation, Wade Ellis runs the Taft HQ at the Great Northern, and Myron T. Herrick supervises activities at the Auditorium with cigars literature and buttons distributed to supporters.
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Taft
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Charles P. Taft
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Wade Ellis
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Ohio
Great Northern Hotel
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National YWCA Convention Opens in Asheville at Kenilworth Inn
Several hundred young women from many states have arrived in Asheville for the national YWCA convention to be held at Kenilworth Inn for ten days. About 500 delegates are expected to attend with a program featuring papers, addresses and discussions.
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Young Woman's Christian Association of the United States
Kenilworth Inn
Routine Business Drive Leads to Larger Civic Agenda
Local officials approve a broad slate of ordinary matters expanding city initiatives and planning for upcoming projects. The session signals a shift toward longer term planning while handling routine agendas.
Bishop Canevin Celebrates Fifty Fifth Birthday
Pittsburg June 5 The Rt Rev Regis Canevin bishop of the Catholic diocese of Pittsburg receives many congratulations on his fifty fifth birthday anniversary He is a Pennsylvania native ordained in 1879 and has served chiefly in this vicinity as bishop of Pittsburg for five years.
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Regis Canevin
Canevin
Pennsylvania
North Carolina Governor Nomination Battle Draws Nominations
At the Democratic State convention in Charlotte the race for North Carolina Governor narrows. Front runner Locke Craig leads, followed by William W. Kitchin and Ashley Horne. Governor Glenn cannot seek a second term.
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N. C
Glenn
North Carolina
Locke Craig
Asheville
William W.W. Kitchin
Ashley Horne
Louisiana Firemen's Tournament Opens in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge welcomes the Louisiana State Firemen's Association for its third annual convention. Delegations arrive by train amid bands and community celebration. Today and tomorrow focus on business reports and discussions, with Sunday reserved for the big parade and gathering.
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Louisiana State Firemen’s Association
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