Mail and Express Cars Looted by Thirteen Bandits
Three men were shot and the mail and express cars were looted when thirteen bandits halted a Missouri Kansas and Texas train at Koch Kansas three miles east of Poala. The engine crew detached the cars then fled north in motor cars. Fireman R E Carter Parsons shot in the ankle C Witcher train auditor shot in the thigh Mrs K L Williams passenger shot in the shoulder all taken to Parker hospital Kansas. Police chase the robbers as the train returned to town.
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Parsons
KL. ,. Williams
Oklahoma
Parker
Kans
Frost Destroys Crops in Brazil Hitting Coffee and More
An AP dispatch from Washington reports severe frost in Brazil causing extensive damage. In Sao Paulo unusual freezing ruined young coffee plantations and cut production of old crops by about half through 1921, with sugar cane castor beans and fruits largely destroyed.
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Iss
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Brazil
Sao Paulo
Sharp Opposition to Prohibition Bill Overshadows Fed eral Control Plan
Washington leaders frame a plan to postpone national prohibition until after Congress recess while advancing a wire control resolution. Senate debate began on the administration bill to seize telegraph, telephone, cable and radio systems as lawmakers seek an August 12 adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Daly Li
Senate
House
Congress
American Flying Squadron Active By Associated Press
American pursuit planes formed in a northward advance to the Marne region near Chateau Thierry. They penetrated occupied territory for about fifty miles, observed enemy preparations, and reported German fields including a possible Richthofen air base. All American crews returned safely.
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Associated Press
Marne
Ory North Army
Cali
Territ
Chateau Thierry
Richthofen
Russian Warships Reinforce German Navy Reported
Reports to allied naval authorities say German navy has absorbed most of Russia s Baltic and Black Sea fleets. If confirmed the coup would raise German fighting strength by about 25 percent, per SS A Express.
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Washington, D. C
Baltic
Black Sea
Russia
Ss. A. Express
Government Forecast Reduces Wheat Yield Amid Record Corn Show
Washington July 9 Government forecasters cut the July outlook for wheat by 40 million bushels to 891 million. June weather lowered totals from 931 million, while other crops also edged down. Still, the season may yield record amounts of corn barley rye sweet potatoes and rice.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
East
Texas Constitutional Amendment on Taking of Testimony
The 1917 legislative note records a proposed constitutional amendment allowing deposition testimony in criminal cases under specific conditions. It covers rights of the accused, speedy public trial, confrontation, and permissible deposition use for witnesses outside the state in anti trust cases, plus general provisions on indictments and funding for the proclamation and election. The note includes legislative voting outcomes and approval date.
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State of
Texas
House of Representatives
Yeas
Senate
House
Legislature
Cereal Beverage Manufacture To Be Curtailed As Fuel Saving Measure
A government order amid World War I restricts cereal beverage production including beer and near beer for coal and cereal conservation. The move, not a prohibition, aims to save fuel, food uses, and workers in essential industries, with further 100 percent restrictions planned on non essential industries. It also mentions a Texas constitutional amendment proposed to fund public schools with a tax levy and text books provided by the state.
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The
Express
Washington, D. C
United States
Congress
Fuel Administration
Food Administration
War Industries Board
State Board of Education
Texas
House of Representatives
Yeas
Senate
Co. D. Mims
Texas school maintenance tax amendment discussion
An article explains proposed constitutional change to Article 7 Section 3 creating a new tax mechanism for financing public schools in Texas. It mentions a thirty cent levy and an appropriation, outlining how revenue from the state taxes and a poll tax would fund free textbooks and school maintenance.
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State of Texas
State of
Texas
Koenig's Garage Promotes Tire Reconditioning
Gates Half Sole tires offer to refurbish old tires at less than half price. Koenig's Garage markets the service as a cost efficient way to restore tire usability.
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Koenig
Japan Cabinet Meets Amid Russia Intervention Talks
A special Japanese Cabinet meeting attended by army officers was held today. The newspaper attaches great importance to the session and believes some communication occurred with the American Government about intervention in Russia.
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Associated Press
Russia
Hudspeth Cobb Announces Campaign and Rates Name
Announcement lists election notice rates for campaigns and includes candidate statements. Claude B. Hudspeth announces for U S Congress Sixteenth District Texas as a Democrat with platform calling for 100 percent Americanism and support for the President. Zach Lamar Cobb also appears with a brief political note.
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Congress
Wilson
Baltimore
Don- Paso
Kaiser
Zach Lamar Cobb
State Senator Candidate Announcement for 24th District
Political notices declare candidacy for State Senator in Texas 24th District comprising Bexar Bandera Kerr Kendall Real and Gillespie counties subject to Democratic Primaries. Harry Hertzberg of Bexar County and Mitch Johnson of San Saba County listed as declaring for District Attorney 33rd Judicial District subject to Democratic primary action.
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Congress
Sixteenth District
Sixteenth
Texas
Claude B. Hudspeth
Bexar
Bandera
Kerr
Kendall
Real
Gillespie
Harry Hertzberg
Bexar County
Judicial District of Texas
Mitch Johnson
San Saba Co
Gillespie County District Clerk Candidacy Announced
A. D. Stahl announces re election bid for Gillespie County District Clerk at the November election. Geo E Wright signs as supporting candidate. Local notice outlines candidacy and election filing.
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Gillespie County
A. D. Stahl
Geo. E. Wright
Gillespie County Sheriff and Tax Collector Election
Alfred Klaerner is a candidate for reelection to the office of Sheriff and Tax Collector of Gillespie County at the upcoming November election. Herman Ochs is mentioned in association with the race.
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Gillespie County
Alfred Klaerner
Herman Ochs
Tax Assessor of Gillespie County At The Next November
The Tax Assessor of Gillespie County is set for the forthcoming November session to address county fiscal matters and prepare assessments for the upcoming tax year. The meeting will review property valuations and related records maintained by the county.
County Treasurer Re Election Date Notice Gillespie
County officials announce a date for the re election to the office of Treasurer of Gillespie County. The notice invites eligible voters and outlines filing windows and required documents for candidates seeking re election to the county treasurer post.
Candidate announces run for Constable in Gillespie County
A candidate for Constable in the 1st Precinct of Gillespie County announces intent to run in the upcoming November election. The declaration names the office and precinct seeking voter support in a local political notice.
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Justice
Gillespie County
Commercial Printing Ad Note
A brief classified style item promotes fast and reliable printing services with a focus on quick turnaround and customer service. The snippet highlights a dialing number for contact and emphasizes quality results.
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