Envelope finds hidden state funds and 1800s note in Capitol basement
In Austin on July 24 an envelope containing 200.40 dollars and another with 2.75 in old mutilated coins were found in the Capitol basement. The find includes an 1862 era Treasury note and an Attorney General opinion about escheat to the State. Comptroller Terrell will forward the money to the U S Treasurer as portions of larger recovered sums are sorted and returned.
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Austin
Texas
Capitol
Stevens
Comptroller’s Department
Attorney General’s Department
Alexander
Paschal Digest
Charles Kammon
Charles Kammen
Charles Kanmen
U. S. Constable
San Antonio National Bank
United States Treasury
Washington
Treasury
Treasury of the United States
New York
United States
Terrell
Ward
J. C. Canty
Galveston County
Comptroller
Birthday Party for Judge Watson’s Son at Hefley Heights
A tenth birthday celebration for Bassett Watson was hosted Friday at his parents home on Hefley Heights. About fifty guests enjoyed games on the lawn and in the playground supervised by Mrs. James Watson and Miss Gladys Watson with neighbors Misses Louise Gillon and Cornelia Wallace. Prizes went to Glenn Flynn Elizabeth Adams Ruth Kemp. The afternoon ended with cream and cake and fond wishes for the popular honoree.
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Master Bassett Watson
Judge
Glenn Flynn
Ethel Goldberg
Elizabeth Adams
Ruth Kemp
Death of Six Month Old William Bradley
The six month old William Edward Bradley died in the city on Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Graham Gillis special friends of the family. The parents were en route to Lampsas hoping to benefit him when the end came. The family returned to Baileyville where the remains were interred. The Herald joins in the family’s bereavement.
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William Edward Bradley
Jasper Bradley
Graham Gillis
Lampases
Baileyville
Herald
German Press Criticizes American Note On Submarine War
Berlin reports the latest American note to Germany on submarine warfare was printed Sunday morning with strong German criticisms. The piece defends Germany’s stance on neutral rights and voyage safety, rejects U.S. proposals, and asserts Germany’s wartime legitimacy and morale in the face of Wilson’s policy.
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Berlin
Germany
Wilson
All Saints Episcopal Church Services Weekly Schedule
The Rev. Dr. Richard M. Hardman serves as rector at All Saints Episcopal Church located at Travis Ave and Third St North. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a.m. Evensong and Sermon at 8:15 p.m. Holy Communion observed on the first and third Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and on the second and fourth Sundays at 7:30 a.m. All welcome.
Record export trade balance hits all time high
Washington reports the fiscal year to June 30 showing a trade balance of 1.094 billion dollars in favor of the United States, the largest on record. Exports reached 2.769 billion with imports at 1.674 billion, and a gold movement favored imports by 171.6 million. The figures align closely with prior estimates.
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Washington
United States
Chautauqua Week Delights with Music and Oratory
The Chautauqua week in Killarney features The Killarney Girls and Rita lich along with Adrian Newens in The Man from Mars. Governors Glenn and Frank deliver character building and citizenship talks, with River Sisters and Victor Hugo figures, while the American Girls charm Cameron audiences with song, story, and orchestra.
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Killarney
Ritalich
Adrian Newens
Newens
Chautauqua
Miss Tillotson
Robbins
Schilz
Ned Woodman
Woodman
Glenn
River Sisters
E. T. Hagerman
Cameron
Thavia
Ruth Sherburne
Prosperity Nears as Texas Prepares For Diversified Crops
Texas faces a wartime economic uplift with a bright cotton future backed by new warehouses. The state shores up grain and livestock sectors, with record cattle prices and growing horse demand. Illinois exports lead to Galveston, while corn output nears 158 million bushels. Warehouses expand credit and storage, enabling farmers to seek better prices, and 39 new bonded warehouses gain permits to expand the system.
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Texas
Union
Galveston
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Alex Woldert
Tyler
Permanent Warehouse Commission
Chau Tauqua's Notable Children's Play Inspires Patriotism
The article lauds a children's play at Chau Tauqua celebrating patriotism and industry. It calls the performance a delightful and inspiring feature that will be remembered as a highlight of the event.
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Lusitania
All Saint’s Episcopal Church
Balange
Sidney Landon
Pen
Victor Hugo
Edgar Allen Poe
Annabel Lee
Longfellow
Landon
Shirley
Gillon
Howard Hanson
van Cloister
Glenn Frank
America
Frank
Opie Reid
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