Educational conference called to reform Texas schools
A call for a February 11 1922 think-out land conference in Austin seeks broad collaboration among state educational leaders to exchange views and strengthen the Texas educational system. Attendees include UT and A&M regents and educators, plus state officials and women’s organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cde le
Pexas
Waees
Austin
Board of Regents
University of Texas
Board of Directors
A. and M. College
Board of Regents of the
College of Industrial Arts
Normal School Board of Regents
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Higher Institutions of Learning and the Normal Schools
Legislative Committee On Survey of Higher Education
State ‘Teachers’ Association
Texas Congress of Mothers
Federation of Women's Clubs
Texas League of Men Voters
Oe Testo
House backs federal anti lynching effort in Dyer bill vote
Washington notes that the House approved the Dyer anti lynching bill by 230 to 110 with 17 Republicans and 102 Democrats opposing and 8 Democrats plus one Socialist voting with 221 Republicans in favor. Listed were Republican opponents Barbour and 16 others and Democratic supporters including Campbell Cochran Cullen Gallivan Johnson Meade O Brien and Rainey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
London
New York
Repubblicans
Barbour
California
Brown
Tennessee
Clouse
Curry
French
Idaho
New Jersey
Rainey
LM. Onis
Alleged Slayer Arrested in California Escape Case
Los Angeles police report Sam WwW Cates, 26, charged with killing Judge Burton of Lubbock County Texas years ago. Cates, who reportedly escaped a Texas jail after a 99 year sentence, was arrested at Tado and jailed in Riverside County on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Sam
Cates
Burton
Lubbock County
Texas
Tado
Riverside County
Louisiana Warehouse Commission Appointments Noted in 1920 Act
Governor Parker using the Cla borne bill act 30 of the 1920 special session appoints the Louisiana Warehouse Commission. Appointees include Bryan Bell of New Orleans James F Seip of Alexandria Antonio Curtis Clarence Wuerbe of Shreveport and J B Churchill of Lakeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Parker
Louisiana Warehouse Commission
Bryan Bell
New Orleans
James F
Seip
Alexandria
Antonio Curtis
Curtis
Clarence Wuerbe
Shreveport
J. B. Churchill
Lakeland
Movie People Invest in LA Homes
A Los Angeles census by a real estate firm shows motion picture stars directors and producers investing eight million dollars in homes. Home values range from fifteen thousand to two hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
League for Independence Declares Irish Goal
The International Irish League formed by the world congress of the Irish race on Thursday states its principal object is to help Ireland gain full independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International — Irish League
World Congress of the Irish Race
Ireland
Frederichtheater Fire in Dessen Duchy Destroys Theatre
Fire gutted the Frederichtheater at Dessen, capital of the Duchy of Anhalt, destroying the building and killing renowned singer Madame Herking. Fire brigades and officials investigate cause and assess damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Dessen
Duchy of
Anhalt
Madame Herking
Texas News Items Cover County Projects And Roads
A wave of Texas notices reports votes to cancel a 104000 road bond in district No 4 Leesville Bebe Denville. Road and bridge ventures in Smithville Nie Dude Paige precincts progress toward gravel roads meeting state federal standards. Bridge plans in Lee Stone County advance with 26000 warrants. Major rifle association shoot approved for San Antonio with 3000 in trophies. General context includes bridge appeals to Beaumont Chamber and efforts to secure a Trinity River crossing at Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Banks of
Tex
Neff
Cleveland
Liberty County
Trinity River
Navasota
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
Commissioners Court
Seasion
Smithville
Nie Dude and
Paige
Mwhis
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Thomas PD. Barten
Texas Rifle Association
San Antonio
Charles M. Crawford
Body of Pope Laid to Rest in St Peters Basilica
The body of Benedict III was laid to rest in St Peters Basilica as thousands gathered for the funeral rites. Cardinals, diplomats, and Swiss Guards filled the basilica while the Miserere echo ed through the great church and guards stood watch along the processional routes. Cardinal Gasparri entered as camerlengo, visibly moved, during the solemn burial ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
She Peters
Rome
Benedict III
Eirepe
Basilica of
St. Peters
Holy See
Pontifical
Julian Chapel
Merry del Val
Basilica
Mena
Gasparri
Texas Federal Road Aid Cert signed by Governor Neff
The formal certification to the federal government of Texas funds under the federal highway act amounting to 4425000 was signed Friday by Governor Neff. The funds are allotted but await the governor's signing of the certificate, which was completed upon presentation by Rollin J. Windrow, state highway engineer. The allotment is for the fiscal year ending June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Road Aid
Austin
Federal Government of Texas
Neff
Rollin.j. Windrow
Proposed Highway Route From Tennessee to Nevada Suggestion
Thomas B. King of Memphis urged the Lee Highway Association convention to route the proposal through Arkansas Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle toward Glovis Nv M. He spoke Thursday outlining the alternate path for the highway with possible implications for regional connectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Thomas B. King
Memphis
The
Lee Highway Association
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas Panhandle
Glovis
Nv M
Harding Plea Seeks Aid Across Federal Departments
President Harding urges a broad wartime support effort to provide jobs for the unemployed. In a letter to the heads of the navy agriculture treasury interior and commerce departments he requests coordinated action to expand Washington aid into employment programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War
Navy
Agriculture
Treasury
Interior and Commerce
Harding
Grain Sent to Russia From Washington Report
Since the congressional appropriation of 20 million dollars for Russian famine relief was passed, 12 cargoes totaling 3,000,000 bushels of grain have been shipped from the United States, Secretary Hoover said Monday. He added that 18 more vessels are now loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boover
Improved Business Seen Across Nation Says Moorer
Secretary Moorer reports signs of better business conditions nationwide with increased orders for railroad equipment, indicating improved activity in the sector this week. The statement ties improving shipping and manufacturing demand to stronger railroad orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moorer
Noted Musician Dies in Leipsic Conductors Passes
Arthur Nikisch, renowned orchestral conductor, died Monday in Leipsic. He formerly led the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipsic
Arthur Nikisch
Bostov Symphony Orchestra
Washington to Sell War Materials Auctions Feb
Surplus properties of the war department valued at 20 million dollars will be sold at a series of auctions across various sections of the country during February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Progress Made in Ireland Dublin Announcement
This week an announcement from Dublin reports substantial progress toward arrangements for establishing the new Irish Free State. Officials indicate steps toward self government and national administration are advancing, with officials cautioned that details remain to be finalized and subject to broader constitutional considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Scientists Question Earth’s Solar Orbit Claim
A humorous quip notes that scientists say Earth has orbited the sun for about 8.06 billion years, suggesting it should already know the way. The remark treats astronomical history with a light, tongue in cheek tone.
Red Headed League Inspired Baltimore Society Founded
A fragment describes a Baltimore red headed levee society named The Santi of Croucher organizing a national inclusion for all persons with red hair. Membership costs: women 1, men 20. Funds support a red brick building on a new site near a Baltimore suburb. President Miss Anit Wallace, daughter of the agriculture secretary, leads the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shertock Totes
Baltimore
United States
Anit’ Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. Yarding
Judge-Sentence Sparks Curiosity Over Wartix Case
A court sentences a defendant to one year and ten days. The defense asks about the ten days while the judge references Wartix Chessipeake and Ohio Magazine in a terse exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartix
Chessipeake
Ohio Magazine
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEVE
Hich
League For Independence
Texas News
Veotieteert Peetiee
Tiaiber DodOeh
Pitts
Phorston
Goertian
Qak
Coffe
Nyeces
Cergua
Chris Sean
Bowie County
Toowas
OP Jeasing
Jola
cHy
Il Paso
Attorney General’s Department
Hunham Banks
State Health Department
John H. Florence
Mamie Davis
Waco
Jack Kelso
Leesville
Bebe
Denville
Sam? Louston
Nunn Ranch
Bevan
Houston
Republic of Texas
Commissioners Court of
Leestone County
Progoses
Russia
Mary of
Bogland
Sal
Buckingham
Viscount Lascelles
Danville
Rufus
Levy
White House
Maris
Little Betty Sze
Sze
Alfred Sze
Liddie Boy
Bona Fide
Legislative
Wisconsin Territory
Iowa
Michigan
Wiscaria
Belmond
Wis
Wisconsin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!