Texas House Cuts A and M Salaries in Budget Vote
The Texas House approved the Beasley amendment lowering A and M College salaries by 10 to 25 percent, aligning with 1920 pay levels. Debate featured Rep Rountree defending the college, Beasley and Curtis urging cuts, and mentions of UT funding, summer school costs, and regents’ reports.
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Rountree
Miller
Friends of Education
Satterwhite
Barry Miller
Dallas
Beasley
Hopkins
Representative Curtis
Fort Worth
House Caucus
People’s Club
House
Bonham
C. E. Dinkle
Board of Control
Dinkle
University
Bureau of Geology and Technology
Vinson
A. and
M. College
Investigation of Internal Revenue Bureau Ordered by Blair
Washington August 3 The inquiry into the Internal Revenue Bureau follows charges by Kansas Governor Allen. Commissioner Blair ordered a complete probe into alleged tax leaks and the bureau's affairs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Allen
Kansas
Internal Revenue Bureau
Blair
Bryan Chamber presses for A and M aid in Texas
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors unanimously pass a resolution urging Governor Neff Representative Rountree and Senator Doyle to support adequate funding for state educational institutions, especially Agricultural and Mechanical College. They warn against salary cuts and call for appropriations to match the college’s service to Texas and to prevent further reductions.
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Bryan and Brazos County
Texas
Board of Control
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Massive manhunt for alleged negro assailant in Texas
In Wichita Falls, Texas, about 1500 special policemen search county for a black suspect linked to an assault on 17 year old white girl Mrs W D Bennett. The attack left wounds and bloodstains. a torn trouser fragment was found. Dozens of suspects were briefly detained and then released.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Texas
W. D. Bennett
Née
Red Cross Story Hour Draws 100 plus Children
More than one hundred children attended the Red Cross story hour this morning. Mrs. J. T. Han way told The House the Children Built to teach health principles in fairy tale form. Films by A. and M. College staff were praised, showing Hawaiian Islands and Game Farm of Wild Geese. Next session will be held next Wednesday at 9:30 with no pictures.
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Red Cross
J. T. Hanway
Dickey
Moore
A. & M. College
Hawaiian Islands
Wild Geese
Jack Miners
Kingsville
Lake Erie
Saladiner Machine Demonstration Set For Thursday
The Saladiner Boll Weevil Machine will demonstrate Thursday at five o clock starting at Chambers Wilson Garage on Main Street. The event proceeds around the court house to the post office. The Boyett farm work under Dr Tanquary of Entomology is progressing well and the machine is performing up to expectations. Multiple Bryan Masonic members attended Mr Bud Coner’s funeral in Millican.
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Main Street
Chambers-Wilson Garage
Court House
Boyett Farm
Tanquary
Bryan
Plan Proposed to Stabilize Farm Product Prices
A plan to stabilize farm product prices was presented to the Senate agricultural committee in Washington after passing South Dakota’s lower house and gaining support from financial and farm groups. Proposed by Will H. Lyon of Sioux Falls, the plan would have the federal government guarantee farmers a cost plus reasonable profit, purchasing surplus at year end at central terminals and a minimum price. The stabilizing commission would adjust prices for shortages or surpluses, encourage production of flax wool and sugar, and regulate imports to ensure profitability.
Americans Held in Russia Released Uncertain Fate
Unofficial reports from the Bolshevik Legation Press Bureau in Riga say American prisoners in Russia have been released but provide no details on numbers, timing, or delivery across the border.
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Russia
Associated Press
Riga
Bolshevik Legation
Anti-Saloon League Leader Ejected From Texas Senate
In Austin on August 3 Atticus Webb superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of Texas was ejected from the senate floor at the urging of Senator Parr who invoked rule ninety two against visitors during debate on the Burkett Law enforcement bill.
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Austin
Texas
Atticus Webb
Anti- Saloon League of Texas
Senate
Parr
Wilkersons in Pekin China Studying as Missionaries
Dr and Mrs Wilkerson, in Pekin China, send letters to Dr and Mrs Wickes about experiences with locals. Dr Wilkerson masters the language, writing in Chinese and translating. both report good health and satisfaction in their work.
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Ed S. Wickes
L. C. Wilkerson
Pekin
China
Prospect Church Holds All Day Sunday Meeting
Prospect church hosts an all day Sunday meeting with dinner on the grounds. Services are at 11 a.m. 8 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Revival services led by Rev. Ira D. S. Lee and E. H. Gideon.
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Prospect Church
Ira D. S. Lee
E. H. Gideon
Neff Approves Large Salary Cuts Move Sparks Debate
Governor Pat M Neff voiced early support for slicing university and state job salaries to pre war levels officials said the idea could save 500000 to 600000 amid a push for economy The plan faces Senate resistance and is uncertain to pass with Neffs allies in the House backing the move while opponents seek to maintain pay levels through committee action
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Silliman Evans
Ft. Worth
University of Texas
A. B. Curtis
Tarrant
H. S. Bonham
Bee
Curtis
Neff
Agricultural and Mechanical College
State Capitol
Austin
Senate
Rand
Ku Klux May Be Cause Of Exodus Of Negroes
Corpus Christi Texas August 3 The Ku Klux Klan may be the stimulus behind part of a large migration of Negroes from North Texas to this area A M E bishop Rev W E McGrew of Waco is exploring farm land options for his flock He refused to discuss reasons for the move A party from Navasota returned with others from Bryan including Mrs Baylor Schumacher and young Marjorie Williamson
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Ku Klux Klan
W. E. McGrew
Waco
A. M. E. Church
Sam Welch
L. C. Jones
A. E. Kelly
Rachael Welch
Navasota
Bryan
Baylor Schumacher
Marjorie Williamson
Sinn Fein Delays Reply Aiming for United Ireland
Dublin August 3 The Sinn Fein reply to the Irish peace proposal is delayed to gain Ulster adhesion before returning negotiations with Lloyd George so they can meet a plan for a united Ireland through the peace talks.
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Sinn Fein
United Ireland
Associated Press
Dublin
Ulster
Lloyd George
Ireland
White Sox owner Comiskey shuns former players
Chicago Aug. 3 Charles A Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox declared he would not change his stance toward his former players despite their acquittal on conspiracy charges regarding the World Series. He said he will have nothing to do with them until they clear themselves to his satisfaction.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
World War Veterans Get Red Cross Money
The American Red Cross allocates 175 900 dollars to furnish recreational facilities for World War veterans studying at Federal Board for Vocational Training centers. The fund will equip rooms and organize events while the board provides staff and space. A separate Congress funded revolving aid of 500 000 dollars remains available for disabled veterans in retraining, with some eligibility restrictions noted.
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Associated Press
Chicago
American Red Cross
Federal Board
Red Cross
Congress
Federal Board For Vocational Education
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Brazos
Mark Francis
J. T. Smith
Travis
West Texas
T. M. West
San Antonio
John Davis
Frank Burmeister
McMullen
James P. Rogers
Harris
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Wiss
Appropriations Committee
Leo Brady
Galveston
Lee Satterwhite
J.M. Melson
Sid Sova
RED Cross Hour
C. M. Bethany
J. D. Martin
P. Park
J. W. Hall
Hiram Downard Linton Robinson
Henry Crenshaw
Dr. E. W. Price
F. E. Lichtie
Texas Senate
Mrs. Wilkerson
Lynch Davidson
R. M. Dudley
White Sox
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