Impeachment Bid Over Governor Ferguson Sparks Storm
Representative Davis of Van Zandt county filed charges seeking a committee to establish impeachment proceedings. The charges allege misappropriation of funds for the mansion and improper voucher approval, plus banking law violations involving a Temple bank. The house erupted as Ferguson defended himself and apologized for a racially charged remark. Action deferred until Monday.
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Austin
Texas
Davis
van Zandt
Ferguson
Temple
Hall
Robbers Hit Park Hill Bank in Morning Theft
Two masked men forced the cashier into the vault at First State Bank Park Hill and escaped with several thousand dollars in currency after opening the bank this morning.
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Associated Press
Muskogee, Okla
Park Hill
Here
Memorial for John Ethelbert Astin by Bryan Lodge
At a February 28 1917 Bryan Lodge B P O E No 859 meeting the group expressed deep sympathy for the death of member John Ethelbert Astin. The resolutions praise his public spirit business acumen and loyal fellowship and spread the record of the loss for the lodge family and Bryan city. Signed by Randolph Ray chaplain and committee members J S Mooring and John M Lawrence.
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Bryan Lodge
Bryan
Texas
Bryan Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of
Iiks
John Ethelbert Astin
Real Estate Transfer Recorded for 277 Acres in Two Counties
L. L. Casmier transfers 140 acres in Robertson county and 137 acres in the S F Austin league Brazos county to Field & Adone for 2033 dollars.
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Court House
Casmier
Field & Adone
Robertson County
S. F. Austin League
Brazos County
Eleven Drowned In Rescue Attempt Off Ocean City
Eleven men drowned while trying to aid the American tanker Louisiana stranded off Ocean City Maryland maritime advices report. The tragedy unfolds as rescuers battle rough seas and time runs out for the ill fated effort by unidentified seamen.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Louisiana
Ocean City
Maritime Advices
Fifteen Rivers Overrun Across Five States
Fifteen rivers in Tennessee Alabama Georgia North Carolina and Virginia overflow their banks after heavy rains. Floods are feared but warning may limit loss of life while cooler temperatures ease conditions.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
Associated Press
Atlanta
A and M Wins Stock Judging Contest at OKC
Texas A and M College won the Southwest American Live Stock Show stock judging contest in Oklahoma City Saturday defeating Oklahoma and Arkansas. Texas beat Oklahoma by 154 points with W. J. Ray as high man. The A and M team included W. J. Ray J. B. McKnight F. S. Anderson J. M. Phillips and S. S. Myers, using juniors while rivals fielded seniors. Texas also claimed third fourth sixth and seventh places.
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Texas A
M. College
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Oklahoma City
Texas
W. J. Ray
J. B. McKnight
F. S. Anderson
J. M. Phillips
S. S. Myers
New Postmaster Takes Charge In City
W. D. Lawrence, appointed by President Wilson to fill the late John E. Astin’s term, assumed charge of the local post office Saturday afternoon. No clerical changes were announced and the current roster remains in effect.
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W. D. Lawrence
Wilson
John E. Astin
Arrest of Arthur Ross in Thorndale for assault with intent to murder
Arthur Ross, a Black man wanted in this county on an assault with intent to murder charge, was arrested in Thorndale and will be brought back tomorrow by Deputy Sheriff Morehead. He is accused of fatally wounding a man with a pocket knife about a year ago and escaped before being tracked down by Sheriff Nunn.
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Arthur Ross
Thorndale
Morehead
Ross
Nunn
Taxing Railroad Rolling Stock in Local Districts
A bill introduced in the senate by Senator Dechard proposes taxing rolling stock of railroads within school, road, levee, and drainage districts in every county. The measure lists Judge J T Maloney of this city as the author.
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Dechard
Senate
J. T. Maloney
President Wilson seeks AG opinion on arming ships
Washington March 5 The president has asked the attorney general for an opinion on his authority to arm ships without direct congressional authorization.
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Gregory
Washington
Wilson
Congress
President Wilson May Call Congress Only If War Crisis Emerges
Washington March 3 President Wilson has no plan to trigger war by seeking an extraordinary session. Senate leaders were told he would not summon Congress before late spring unless a genuine crisis demands action, and then only to pass appropriation bills.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Congress
Senate
Celebrated Birthday for J W Coulter at Home
A 70th birthday gathering honored Mr. J W Coulter, Uncle Johnnie, at his home with a cake and candles. Present were Mrs. J W James and baby, Mrs. Derden Chance and baby, Master Edwin Ford, one of his chums, and Miss Annie Dearing. Grandchildren sent wishes from afar.
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J. W. Coulter
Johnnie
Coulter
Grampa
J. W. James
Four Crapshooters Fined in City Court
Deputy Marshal Worley arrested four craps players in a northwest city house last night. They pleaded guilty in city court today and were fined 10 dollars with 15 dollars in costs.
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Worley
New Resolution Introduced to Expand Liquor Regulation
Five members of the lower house introduced a measure to empower the legislature to pass regulatory liquor rules and to recall the license issuing power from liquor dealers. The proposal aims to tighten control over liquor distribution and licensing authorities.
Weather Bulletin Forecasts Turbulent Inauguration Week
Washington reports two warm waves, storm fronts, and cool spells through March 15 with a high variation across regions. Inauguration day weather may be rough for travelers from north and midwest as a pattern of heat, storm, and cold fronts moves across the country.
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Washington, D. C
Continent
Little Girl Healed By Foley's Honey and Tar
Mrs. R. M. Raney of Stamford Kentucky reports her child suffered recurring croup. After giving Foley's Honey and Tar the child slept through the night and the next day the cold was gone. Relieves coughs and colds. Contains no opiates. For sale by M. H. James.
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R. M. Raney
Stamford
Foley
M. H. James
March 1917 Weather Outlook Signals Moisture and Storms
The forecast notes unusually valuable moisture with a storm surge around March 15 and 16 east of meridian 90. A squall is possible. March precipitation is low overall but moisture concerns loom in the cotton states as the 1917 crop season draws substantial interest after ten years.
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Washington, D. C
U. S. Weather Bureau
Middle West
Vancouver
Pacific
Rockies
Plains Section
Meridian 90
Great Lakes
Ohio Valleys
Newfoundland
Cotton States
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THE
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Gov. Ferguson
Park Hill Bank
Order
Randolph Ray
J. S. Mooring
John M. Lawrence
Soe
Associated Mess
Representatives Nichols
Meridian, Miss
Meridian Fertilizers
Meridian Fertilizer Factory
Shreveport
Hattiesburg
Miss
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