Election Law Changes in Texas Introduce Compulsory Primaries
The Houston Post outlines new election law changes including compulsory primaries, pro rated convention votes, blanket ballots, and increased party representation at polling places. Provisions cover state and district officers, initiative questions with 10 percent petition, and required county executive input on convention rolls.
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Hyomei Cures Catarrh With Direct Air Treatment
Warm weather aids catarrh relief by direct application rather than stomach meds. Hyomei claims to kill germs in the air passageways and lungs, showing quick improvement. outfit costs one dollar with money-back guarantee from E. J. Jenkins if no relief.
Plans for Street Lights In Calvert and Bryan
Alderman Boyle reports Calvert uses 32 candle power street lamps on business streets and 16candle power on residences with $2.50 and $1.25 monthly charges. He proposes a similar setup for Bryan on Main street and surrounding areas with all night service, awaiting formal contract with Mr. Adone. Street lighting is expected to benefit the community.
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Peril of Aeronaut Morton Struck by Pole in Balloon Descent
William Morton, an aeronaut, was injured at Chute's park Los Angeles on May 15 when his balloon rose and he was dashed against a telegraph pole. Strapped to the parachute bar he remained unconscious as the craft drifted and settled. He struck a tree, rolled to a yard, and sustained a lengthy scalp wound with minor bruises, later revived at a hospital.
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Halting Move Halts General Strike Momentum in Chicago
In Chicago on May 15 rumors surfaced that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters executive board would meet and that wagon drivers agreed to last year’s wage scale. The joint Liverymen's association plans a meeting over a threatened 2000 cab driver strike, while Masters in Chancery Sherman continues hearings on injunctions amid claims of violence committees and slugging training within unions.
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Dear Baby Breach of Promise Suit In New Jersey Broker
Miss Winnifred May Cavanaugh of age twenty sues A. D. Van Vieck a 54 year old Montclair broker for breach of promise after he failed to fix a wedding day. She claims letters signed Will and addressed Dear Baby Dear Winnie used by the writer as affectionate proof of engagement and seeks 10000 dollars as solace.
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Noted Singer Jessie Davis Dies in Chicago
Jessie Bartlett Davis, famed singer and actress wife of Will J. Davis theatrical manager, died suddenly in Chicago on Sunday. A former member of the Bostonians for ten years, her first role was Little Buttercup in Pinafore about thirty years ago. She was forty six.
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Discrimination Alleged at Lewis and Clark Expo Debate
More than 100 delegates at Buffalo convention of the Structural Builders' Trades Alliance of America, representing 800,000 in the building trades, consider placing the Lewis and Clark exposition on an unfair list amid allegations of union labor discrimination in erection of some buildings.
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Interstate Railway Congress Sets Principles For Rates
In Washington on May 15 the Inter State Railway congress adopted a plan to base rates on commercial principles. It urged elasticity to foster development and large gains, called for no discrimination against shippers, and supported government and community backing for branch lines.
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Curi ous animal found in banana carload at Tiffin
A strange creature discovered in a banana shipment near Tiffin, Ohio, measures musk rat size with a reddish brown fur, badgerlike head, webbed feet, oversized eyes, a hump on its back and a long jointed tail, showing notable agility.
Arba lett Arrives at Cagliari with Duke Descazes aboard
The torpedo boat destroyer Arba lett has reached Cagliari in Sardinia towing the autoboat Quandeme. On board are the owner Duke Descazes and the crew of the racer.
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