Open hearings upheld in prison probe by Texas House
In Austin Friday Representative T. Irwin won party support for open hearings in the prison probe as the House charged committee members to keep hearings open at all times. The day saw two legal bills pass the House and continued debate on the Cameron County Tax Remission Bill. Jose Ferguson impeachment plans and prison administration changes also featured in the day’s actions.
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Tex
Irwin
House
Cameron County
Senate
James E. Ferguson
Board of Prison Commissioners
Holbrook
Texas
Joint Committee
Dale and Donnell
Galveston
Dan Moody
Ferguson
Texas Voters to weigh water works purchase April first
Texas voters will decide April first on the proposed city purchase of the San Antonio water works. The state reports cotton production totals, farm values rise, and districts announce farm and infrastructure developments. County projects include rice planting, road engineering groups, and new park proposals along the San Jacinto River.
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San Jacinto
Crosby
Lynchburg
Morris County
Houston
Herbert Hare
Crockett County
L. B. Cox
Joe Pierce, Jr
Paul Permer
Texas farmers seek funds from 1918 cotton losses fight
Washington reports partial payments proposed to farmers hurt by prohibition on cotton in 1918. Governor Fergus wires Senator Sheppard, Texas claims one third of a $235,000 federal share. Texas Commissioner George Bell notes Texas may accept farmers’ payment if the state is not to receive the sum.
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Weevil
Fergus
Sheppard
Dento
Texas
Senate
Tha
George B. Terrell
Temissioner of
Coe
State of
George Bell
Ture
Texas Commissid
State of Texas
Nome Dog Sled Relay Ends After Arctic Blizzard
Gunner Kasson finished the 1000 mile Anchorage to Nome relay with 15 Siberian dogs, relaying for Seppalla the Finn at Golovin Bay. He completed the final lap through a fierce Arctic blizzard, wind and snow lashing the team. The roughly week long journey brought anti toxin serum for Nome.
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Nome
Gold Treasure Found Near Ciudad Guerrero
Buried treasure worth thousands of dollars in gold bars was unearthed near Ciudad Guerrero on the road to Nuevo Laredo. The hoard, likely from an old bandit chief, consists of ingots possibly taken from a mule train during early trade routes. The discovery sparks a fresh gold fever comparable to the 1849 rush and the Yukon dash.
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Laredo
Texas
Ciudad Guerrero
Nuevo Laredo
Bodies of Sisters Found in Los Angeles Grave
Two missing sisters May Martin age 12 and Nina Martin age 8 were found dead in a shallow brush covered grave in Los Angeles. They had wandered away from home on August 23 and a 65 cent baby’s bank withdrawal was noted. indications suggest they were attacked and slain.
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Los Angeles
Cal
May Martin
Nina
Langhorne held on murder charges after La Grange attack
W H Langhorne Jr a 25 year old truck driver son of Dr Langhorne of Chapel Hill is jailed on charges of murder assault to murder and criminal assault in the killing of Velera Zapalac 17 and injuring Minnie Zapalac 15 sisters near La Grange Tuesday night.
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la Grange
Texas
W. H. Langhorne, Jr
W. H. Langhorne
Chappell Hill
Velera Zapalac
Minnie Zapalac
Etna In Eruption Monitor Reports Activity
Mount Etna remains active with observers noting eruptions could recur at any time. Geologists warn ash emissions may affect air travel and local communities nearby. Authorities urge caution for residents and visitors in southern Sicily.
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Rome
Mount Etna
Observera
Prairie chickens plentiful in Kansas crops damaged
A farmer from La kin reports abundant prairie chickens in Western Kansas and seeks $150 in damages for crop losses blamed on the state's poultry. The claim was sent to the State fish and game committee for consideration.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kearney
State Fish and Game Committee
German colonists to Mexico settle Chihuahua lands
About four hundred German colonists will move to Chihuahua State Mexico to settle on agricultural lands. The group plans to establish farming communities and contribute to local development.
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Mexico
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua State
Ice Crop Harvested on Lake Wolff Near Chicago
In cold weather mariners harvest a natural ice crop, with a cutter and crew seen on Lake Wolff near Chicago. The scene highlights busy crews at work as cities loom nearby.
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Lake Wolff
Chicago
Long life together sixtieth wedding anniversary
Photograph of Mr and Mrs Isaac Russell of Chicago celebrating their sixty fifth wedding anniversary. They claim there has never been a cross word between us.
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Isaae Russell
Chicago
Bootlegger Catcher Keeps Score in Prohibition Era Sport
Alva Lillian Middleton of Waldenfield Massachusetts a twenty two year old mother of two is described as luring bootleggers and claims to have captured fifty bootleggers since starting the risky work. She says the job is the greatest sport she has experienced and earns up to a hundred dollars a week by the piece.
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Alva
Lillian Middleton
Waledeld
Mass
Motley
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