Mayfield Thomas State Rights Debate Spurs Anti Central Power Talk
The Waco Times-Herald outlines Thomas and Mayfield warning against centralized power in Washington. They urge states to guard sovereignty over internal affairs and rail regulation while opposing federal overreach and a League of Nations.
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Waco Times-Herald
Mayfield
Thomas
Washington
Mr. Thomas
Congress
America
Little
Rhode Island
Imperial
Texas
Mr. Mayfield
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Republic
Dives
Lazarus
League of Nations
League
Law Professors Propose Austin Prohibition Meeting
Austin scholars John C. Townes and W. T. Mather call a mass meeting to plan strict enforcement of prohibition amid alleged bootlegging. The Austin Ministerial Association backs the move and debates over peace and democracy echo through a long public missive.
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Austin
Texas
John C. Townes
Law Department
University
W. T. Mather
Austin Ministerial Association
Texas Tariff Congress Called During Cattle Raisers Meet
Fort Worth March 1 A Texas Tariff Congress will organize associations industries and individuals seeking equal tariff treatment for Southern products. It meets March 15 at the Texas Hotel in conjunction with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association session March 14 15 16.
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Texarkana
Texas
Southern Tariff Association
John H. Kirby
Congress
Texas Hotel
Sleet and Snow Cover Large Area
Amarillo Texas February 27 Snow fell for over thirty six hours with seven inches along the Oklahoma line and five inches in Amarillo. The coldest Panhandle weather since January 1918 lowers cattle losses though W E Cazzell suffered burns after his car fire and a ten mile trek through rain and snow.
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Amarillo
Texas
Panhandle
W. E. Cazzell
Littlefield
North Plains
Oklahoma Line
South Plains
Grand Jury Pins Blame On Ku Klux Klan In Ray Daniels Assault
The Marshall grand jury reports it cannot indict in the Ray Daniels case due to insufficient evidence. It asserts Klan involvement and notes meetings are in Marshall, urging no compromise and full pursuit of justice. Foreman J. N. Black signs the statement.
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Marshall
Texas
Ray Daniele
Ku Klux Klan
Said
Ray Daniels
Harrison County
Mr. Daniels
Daniels
Grand Jury
J. N. Black
Foreman
Prison Population Grows In Texas In 1921
Austin reports the Texas State prison population rose from 2 561 on January 1 1921 to 3 155 by December 31 1921. Of releases 51 percent were discharges 20 percent pardons 30 percent escapes 6 percent paroles 3 percent deaths Edges Harris county leads with 127 new convicts Tarrant 90 displaces Dallas 73 El Paso fifth 47 Laborers 373 were the leading class sent to prison farmers 345 cooks and waiters 159 carpenters and mechanics 101 chauffeurs 96 clerks and bookkeepers 57.
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Austin
Texas
Harris County
Tarrant
Dallas
el Paso
Ard
Rockdale Stock Farmer Gaither Sees Big Returns
W E Gaither, an auto dealer and garage owner, reports his registered Jersey heifers and big bone Poland China hogs boosting income with several thousand dollars in recent shipments across Texas. He criticizes Milam county farmers for lack of interest in registered livestock and promotes diversified small crops and poultry as a path to farm prosperity. An advertising misprint about pigs sired by a 1100 pound bear became his best ad ever.
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Rockdale
W. E. Gaither
Gaither
Texas
Milam County
Week of Prayer at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church observes a week of prayer from Sunday March 5 with daily services at 7 30 P M All are invited. The schedule includes March 6 7 30 P M Prayer for Foreign Missions March 7 7 30 P M for Home Missions March 8 7 30 P M prayer for laborers and harvest March 9 7 30 P M prayer for local churches and Holy Spirit outpouring.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Federal Reserve Board article delayed for Chief issue
Hon. Oscar Callaway did not deliver his piece on the Federal Reserve Board in time for this issue of the Chief. The article will appear in a future edition.
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Oscar Callaway
Federal Reserve Board
Heation
Senate Rejects Amendments on Yap Treaty Provisions
Washington February 28 The Senate rejected 23 to 50 a proposed amendment to strengthen treaty rights on the mandated island of the Pacific and rejected 11 to 52 an amendment to prohibit manufacture importation and exportation of intoxicating liquor on the mandate island Light Democrats joined Republicans in opposing the liquor provision. Only two Republicans supported the Yap amendment and four Democrats opposed it.
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Senate
Island
Pacific
Borah
Idaho
France
Maryland
Underwood
Alabama
Pomerone
Ohio
Myers
Montana
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Mississippi
Mandate Island
Ashurst
Arizona
Harrison
Heflin
Kendrick
Wyoming
Pittman
Nevada
Reed
Missouri
Robinson
Arkansas
Sheppard
Texas
Smith
South Carolina
Swanson
Virginia
San Antonio Man Nominated for Mint Director
President Harding nominated F. E. Scobey of San Antonio to be director of the Mint as Ray S. Baker’s term ends March 19. Scobey, a longtime personal friend of the President, has hosted Harding with Texas Republican B. R. Creager at Point Isabel after the 1920 election. he was once an Ohio state assemblyman.
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Paul
Auld Lang Syne
Wilson
Washington
F. E. Scobey
San Antonio
Harding
Ray S. Baker
Mr. Scobey
BR. B. Creager
Texas
Point Isabel
Ohio State Assembly
Texans Resist Calling a Constitutional Convention Now
Fort Worth Record argues against a new Texas constitution urging respect for the 1876 framework. It notes past reform efforts fail, cites court scrutiny and possible reforms only if lawmakers and public demand change, and warns of litigation and lawyer fodder should a new charter be drafted.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Supreme Court
Texas Legilature
Reenactment and Celebration Planned by American Legion
The Comanche event next Thursday the 6th features a Wild and Woolley style celebration on the square. The re enactment recalls Comanche in 1949 and supports Rector Cunningham Post No 282.
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Comanche
American Legion
Cunningham
Callaway in Texas and New Mexico Visit for Court of Appeals
Hon Gib Callaway and his brother Mark traveled from Comanche to Austin for appeals before the Court of Criminal Appeals. Callaway reports his family’s health has improved after staying in Albuquerque NM and praises the climate. Business conditions remain dull in both locations, and friends hope the family can soon return home to Comanche.
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Gib. Callaway
Comanche
Austin
Mark Callaway
Court of Criminal Appeals
Callaway
Albuquerque
N M
Tom Douglas Report Of Plan And Home Pom
Tom Douglas presents a report outlining plans for a home project and related tasks. The note emphasizes a practical approach to budgeting and execution, with focus on timelines and resource needs.
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Tom Douglas
Mexico Uses Thrift Decree to Cut Government Costs
Mexico City Feb 24 The Mexican government will save over 1 million annually by denying free tires repairs and garage service to officials using government vehicles. Wage cuts and an income tax curb expenses as part of a thrift program ahead of Independence Day celebrations. The decree taxes daily incomes above five pesos while laborers and journalists earning five pesos or less are exempt.
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Mexico City
Mexico
The Promise of Tax Relief by Slick Politicians
A political verse laments rising taxes and promises from smooth talking candidates. It criticizes past pledges, voter naivety, and repeated cycles of taxation while warning that new leaders may deliver little relief. The piece uses archaic phrasing to mock election rhetoric and public hunger for lighter burdens.
Bank Gives Eggs to Kids to Hatch
Mineral Wells Texas February 25 The Bank of Mineral Wells offers a program to Boy and Girl Club members in Palo Pinto County to hatch poultry eggs under county agent supervision with no cash involved. Each participant must later turn over one pullet hatched next fall to the bank. A notice explains the offer.
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Mineral Wells
Texas
Bank of Mineral Wells
Palo Pinto County
A. T. Chaney
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