May Investigate Passenger Rates In Texas
Austin report on behalf of the Texas railroad commission seeks reopening of the interstate passenger rate case before the interstate commerce commission to probe charges of discrimination against the Texas Teachers' Association and other groups. It cites intrastate rates and alleged annual exceptions favoring certain locales, urging correction of unjust discrimination and equal fare treatment for conventions. Assistant AG Ernest May and AG Dan Moody coauthored the petition.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas Teachers’ Association
Texas
Texas State Teachers’ Association
Ernest May
Dan Moody
Storm Toll Rises In Kemah Sea Brook Tragedy
Houston Texas report states Leonard Parker three son of Mr and Mrs J B Parker died in a local hospital from a fractured skull after the Bay Ride house and garage where the family sheltered was wrecked during Saturday night storm. Leonard and his grandmother Mrs M J Parker aged sixty eight died from injuries Saturday night. Ten injuries reported with others treated on scene.
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Houston
Tex
Kemah
Seabrook
Leonard Parker
J. B. Parker
Leonard
J. H. Bohmfalk
Parker
M. J. Parker
Bohmfalk
MacMillan Expedition Abandoned Plans in Polar Sea
The MacMillan expedition abandons its full exploration program this year due to severe ice and fog in the Arctic. Ahead, the team will conduct scientific investigations from Etah Greenland as the National Geographic Society announces the plan change after advice from MacMillan that an advanced base on Carpa Hubbard is not feasible because of unusual weather.
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Washington
MacMillan
Polar Sea
Northland
Etah
Greenland
National Geographic Society
Carpa Hubbard
Editor Kills Bystander in East Las Vegas Fight
In East Las Vegas New Mexico editor Carl OG Magee and former District Judge D J Leahy clashed in a hotel Friday night. Magee drew a revolver during the fray and fired, killing John B Lassater a bystander who was present. Magee shot again after being knocked down, wounding Leahy in the arm.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Carl Og, Magee
Albuquerque
Storm Center
New Mexico
John B. Lassater
D. J. Leahy
Lassater
Magee
Leahy
Swayne Succeeds Fowler as State Board Chairman
James W. Swayne of Fort Worth named chairman of the state industrial accident board succeeding J. H. Fowler whose term expires September 1, announcement from the executive department.
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Swayne
Fowler
Austin
Tex
James W. Swayne
Fort Worth
State Industrial Accident Board
J. H. Fowler
Cousins Assistant to Moody in Austin Appointment
A terse public notice from Austin, Texas announces the appointment of R. B. Sing Jr. to a named official post. The brief item records the selection by Moody and notes the location as Austin with no further details.
Near 6000 Cattle Slaughtered in Harris County Quarantine
Houston dispatch reports the foot and mouth disease quarantine area in Harris County has nearly 6000 cattle slaughtered, with about 800 sheep added to the doomed list. Infected stock were found on the open range, all contact cattle rounded up and slain, and the final roundup covers several thousand acres as stragglers are brought in. Scouts will widen inspections afterward to locate further infected areas.
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Houston
Tex
Harris County
Pyrotol for Land Clearing in late farm news
The U S Bureau of Public Roads offers surplus Pyrotol to farmers at minimal cost to clear stumps and stones. Each person may obtain up to 1000 pounds. Pyrotol is safe if treated like dynamite, used outdoors, with no resale. Costs cover packaging, ingredients, and freight. Also notes leaf worm control with arsenicals and liquid sprays, urging early action to destroy the first brood.
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Bureau of Public Roads
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Congress
Director of Extension Service
A. and
M. College of Texas
Texas
Paris
Tax ruling nets state thousands in inheritance tax
Austin Texas The inheritance tax division announced that electing spouses in community estates must pay inheritance tax on all property received beyond the statutory exemption. Comptroller H Terrell said previous rulings allowed exemptions, prompting collections of $6000 and an expected $15000 from estates where exemptions were first allowed.
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Austin
Tex
Community Estates m
Renerral
H. Terrell
Terrell
Community Estates
Inheritance Tax Department
Embargo on Texas cotton lifted with restrictions
New Orleans reports the embargo on Texas cotton shipments via the port has been removed under an agreement to resume trade with restrictions. Texas cotton will pass through a special warehouse for weevil inspection, while cotton from infested areas remains barred. Horticultural chief D C Jenkins said further quarantines may follow to curb the pink boll weevil spread.
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New Orleans
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
D. C. Jenkins
Federal Horticultural Board
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Belgian War Debt Terms Are Reached
Washington reports an agreement to fund the Belgian war debt to the United States with remission of all pre armistice interest and part of the balance interest. The plan, approved by President Coolidge at Plymouth Vermont, honors Wilson's Versailles assurances and Belgium’s right to special treatment by the United States.
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Washington
United States
Texas highway group vacates Kemp post
Austin directors of the Texas Highway and Municipal Contractors Association declare the office of executive secretary L. W. Kemp vacant effective Sept. 1. R. J. Potts of Waco, the association president, announced the action after Kemp protested to James E. Ferguson regarding alleged use of state highway equipment on private contracts by Sherman Youmans Harris County road maintenance contractor.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Highway and Municipal Contractors’ Association
L. W. Kemp
R. J. Potts
Waco
Kemp
James E. Ferguson
Sherman & Youmans
Harris County
Horder
Sugg Estate Worth Millions To Be Divided Among Relatives
San Angelo Texas a will filed for probate in Irion county court Wednesday names six nephews and four nieces of J D Sugg pioneer capitalist cattleman and banker of San Angelo and Chickasha Oklahoma as heirs to an estate valued at 3 to 4 million dollars with property in several Texas counties and in Oklahoma under the will’s terms.
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San Angelo
Tex
Texas
Oklahoma
J. D. Sugg
Chickasha
Okla
Irion
Retail Food Prices Rise in July
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Interior Department report shows the retail food index up by slightly over 3 percent in July versus June. The rise reflects broader inflation pressures and affects standard household food purchases across regions.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Interior Department
Fire destroys Industrial Palace in Grenoble France
Fire in Grenoble destroys the Palace of Industries on Thursday. Authorities estimate losses around 10,000,000 francs. Investigators say the blaze was caused by lightning.
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Grenoble
France
Helium Rumor Ties Mexia Gas to Helium Content
A Mexia rumor claims gas in the district shows noticeable helium content. If proven and sufficient, the helium could justify development and an industry in the area.
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Mexia
Tex
Anatry Tor
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M. Felleren Cattier
Baron de Cartier de Marchienne
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Forty-third Street
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Seattle
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