Widow Of 36 Campaigner Found Alive After 90 Years
Texas historians learn that Mrs. Mary M Price of Rochester New York widow of Hardy W B Price who fought at San Jacinto is alive and celebrated her 90th Christmas Eve. Her daughter Julia P Genderson of Rochester reported to Lou Kemp of Houston that Mrs Price born Mary M Smith of Cuthbert Georgia married Price in 1872 and her husband died in 1900. The discovery follows years of searching for descendants of soldiers who helped Texas win independence.
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Mary M. Smith
Cuthbert, Ga
Price
Psi
Tarboro, N
CWA Projects Reach About Two Thousand One Hundred
Pierre South Dakota reports federal Civilian Conservation or Public Works projects totaling about 3.6 million across roughly 2,100 listings. Groups announced in small batches. total anticipated funding may reach around 5.5 million with multiple counties and towns named.
Hercules Takes Over Insurance Firm in Chicago Bid
Judge William S. Lindsay of the superior court approved Hercules Life Insurance Company's reinsurance contract to take over the business of the defunct National Life Insurance Company of the United States. Hercules Life, owned by Sears, Roebuck and Company, was chosen over seven other bidders. The court will retain jurisdiction over the company under yesterday's order.
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Hercules
Chicago
William 5. Lindsay
Superior Court
Hercules Lite Insurance Company
National Lite Insurance Company
United States
Hercules Conpony
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Comipany
Omaha Land Bank Loans 8 Million in First Feb Week
The Omaha federal land bank closed 2,320 loans totaling 8,729,000 in the first week of February. State totals include Iowa with 630 loans and 566 for commissions, South Dakota 101 loans, and other scattered figures.
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Omaha
Omaha Federal Land Bank
South Dakota
Charivari Declared Unlawful by Kansas Supreme Court
Wichita February 8 The Kansas Supreme Court rules charivari a viet and unlawful. Police Chief O W Wilson orders the department to stop chari i parts that place newly wedded couples in dilapidated trailers and drag them at high speed through business streets or take them for a ride in small roadside wagons by the same method.
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Wichita
Kan
Supreme Court of Kansas
O. W. Wilson
Urges Signing Of Corn Hog Rider
Des Moines reports Dr A G Black, corn hog administrator, traveling to Washington to announce that farmers will get the first hog benefits and corn lend rental payments four to six weeks sooner if they sign the rider to their contract. He spoke after a conference with the Iowa corn hog committee and said contracts will be acted on by county allotment committees before review and forwarding to Washington for payment.
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Des Moines
Gi Black
Washnetsa
Black
Iowa Corn-Hog Committee
State Board of Review
Washington
The News Behind The News About Roosevelt's bargaining power strategy
The piece discusses confusion among congressmen and President Roosevelt over policy decisions. It suggests Roosevelt hesitates to push taint bargaining power this session and seeks a scheme to gain power without direct submission. The article notes uncertainty even the president faces in detailing his plans.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Sesson
Congress in Session Plays Fast Game on Adjournment
The president aims to urge Congress to adjourn quickly while avoiding fights that delay the end. The House continues to push appropriation bills such as interior navy and four department state funds, seen as essential to operating next year. The tactic hinges on massing bills before adjournment, despite eagerness to fulfill the president's bidding.
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Huron Eis Lodge
Elks
Elks Ball Room
Pussy Wing
Ay Tight
Verree Teasdale
Jeu
Congress
House
Interior
Navy
Department
Congressional Timing and Inertia in 1930s Debates
The piece outlines congressional plans to clear war and spending bills within ten days, then push Senate action by early May or April. It notes inertia in investigations into government spending and hints at Republican cautiousness while a presidential bid circulates, with reporters gathering in the Gallery as a mild speech closes the section.
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Justice, Commerce and Labor
Treasury
Lpost
War District
Mail
CWA
Money Requested for Relief Amid Political Jabs
The report notes calls for increased funding for a relief program amid partisan sniping. It describes Republicans mocked in their perceived dark hour and cites a list of land and property transfers including Erastus Cornell’s abstracting note and several deeds to Hyde county and Highmore holdings.
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