Governor offers reward over liquor law violators in Texas
Gov. Miriam A. Ferguson issued a proclamation denouncing critics of her pardon policy and announced a $500 reward for each conviction of liquor law violators worth $5,000 or more. She urged officers to apply the law evenly to the rich and poor alike, citing constraints of funds and public pressure.
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Texas A & M College
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Wisconsin No State Tax Next Year Under Blaine Plan
Governor John J. Blaine announces Wisconsin will remit all state taxes on general property for 1925. The state has reduced seven taxes to balance, eliminated bonded debt, and will fund construction and university support without a state levy. The administration touts strict cost control and back-tax collection to preserve fiscal health.
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John J. Blaine
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Man Falls Sixty Feet From Bridge Under Construction
Jasper Powe aged 27 fell 60 feet from a Colorado River bridge under construction in La Grange Texas Sunday likely sustaining fatal injuries. Fellow worker Bert Ansel 23 jumped to save him and broke both ankles while keeping Powe’s head above water until they reached shore. Powe, a La Grange resident, is reported with a fractured spine and critical condition at a local hospital. Ansel is a Kansas native.
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