Local Business Board and Texas State Division Debate
The notice lists officers and directors including J. Kr. Eanes Grade Callaway Geo Sullivan and others, then urges subscribers to report undelivered papers. It discusses legislative proposals to subdivide Texas into four states, arguing such division would benefit the South and criticizes the bills as political subterfuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KR. Eanes
Grade Callaway
Sec.Treas
Geo. Sullivan
Texas
Exchanges Secretary Bryan presses war question on von Bernstorff
The piece notes Bryan urged the German ambassador to accept neutral deliveries of war devices and cited Germany's own wartime claim that balloons and flying machines are conditional contraband. It then discusses Governor Ferguson’s view on a special legislative session and the balance between完成ing bills and deliberation, arguing a flexible session may improve task completion.
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Bryan
Count von Bernstorff
Potatoes Marketing Group Expands Early Efforts and Roads Discussion
The new marketing association reports shipping three cars of potatoes in just over a week and outlines plans for local organization with secretaries and committees. It warns roadwork waste and calls for a county road engineer to ensure permanent results and better drainage across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
One House Legislature Proposed With 93 Members
Denison Herald notes a House resolution to amend the constitution abolish the senate and create a unicameral body of 93 members elected from many districts. The change promises better service and taxpayer savings as other states adopt similar reform.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Denison Herald
Danger in Long Time Bonds Swell Local Debts
The Industrial Record warns that issuing road and street bonds for forty years when improvements last fifteen to twenty years burdens future taxpayers. Longer bond terms than project life create unjust taxes and require additional bond issues later, doubling payments for the same work.
Danbury Hat Case Rules Boycotts Illegal
The U S Supreme Court declares that a boycott by a labor union against a non union firm is illegal and damages must be paid. In 1902 the United Hatters Union and AFL targeted hat factories, a firm sued for 80000 dollars and won triple damages under antitrust law, totaling 252000 dollars including costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
United States
United Hatters’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Municipal News
More Than Sarcasm in Texas Rail Shed Bill Stand
The Texas district farmers union opposes a bill forcing railroads to provide sheds for car repairers and painters. They argue the bill would need broad expansion to cover the entire right of way and all switches so workers are protected and farmers can ride shaded trains if cotton prices permit. The editor questions whether supporters of special laws for specific groups grasp the point.
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Ferguson
House
Dallas News
Texas District Farmers Union
Fort Worth
Federal stance notes Mann Act checks via Supreme Court ruling
The Justice Department regards the Clara Holte decision as a curb on Mann Act abuse for blackmail. It notes more cases involve male victims of blackmail under this law than genuine white slavery, signaling a need for further checks.
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Federal Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Clara Holte
Department
Neutrality policy contrasted with Mann Act critique
The text contrasts the Mann Act as a ill suited federal reach with a good aim, arguing it shifts moral discipline powers from states to federal agencies. It praises the American Neutrality policy state paper for practical clarity and notes the U S government must balance diverse, mixed communities and international critics in wartime.
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Chicago Tribune
United States
Germany
Italy
Roumania
Montreal Star
Battleship Funds Increased By Navy Appropriation
The navy appropriation bill passed by the house along with funds from selling old battleships Idaho and Mississippi adds 7 705 000 to this year's budget for new warships beyond the 1914 authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Idaho
Mississippi
United States
After Many Years Foley Kidney Pills End Back Aches Sleepless Nights
J l Southers of Eau Claire Wisconsin reports lasting relief from backaches sleepless nights after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims the remedy cures rheumatism and joint ills caused by kidney or bladder problems, promoting ongoing use by men and women of all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. l. Southers
Eau Claire
Wis
Foley
Reese Co
Singer Sewing Machines Ad Offers Easy Terms
An advertisement urges buyers to choose the Singer brand for purchasing or renting sewing machines with easy terms and no interest. S. J. Miles promotes the offer.
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Singer
Ballards Snow Liniment Featured for Household Cuts
A brief item notes that a cold burn or severe cut heals slowly if neglected and recommends having Ballards Snow Liniment on hand. It lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and says it is sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
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Tom Cunningham
J. i. Kanes
Oscar Callaway
B. W. Harris
T. J. Williams
V. H. Thodberg
L. J. Cunningham
J. R. Moore
J. Thomas
Gee
L. Sullivan
W. HL. Carpenter
Wiley
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Texaco
Houston
S. J. Miles
Lester Hall
F. & M. Bank
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J. R. Eanes & Co
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