Texas News Highlights from Bee County to Austin
Bee County issued 159 marriage licenses in 1924, up 16 from 1923 and 45 more than in 1922. Wheat losses reached 20,000 bushels after a fire at Plainview’s Farmers Elevator Co plant. Efforts push tomato farming in Nacogdoches as farmers organize. A high water main upgrade in Freeport aims to shield the west side from fire. About 500 bankers are planned to attend the Central Texas District Bankers Association meeting in Austin on February 18. San Angelo reports 1924 construction of 22 business houses and 838 residences, with total investment gains over 1923. Houston parks department outlines 100,000 for improvements and 100,000 for maintenance. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Convention heads to San Antonio March 14–16. Jim Wells County approves 72,000 in road bonds. Henderson County abolishes tick eradication due to lack of funds. October saw more grade-crossing injuries than September. Bowie County awards 12 miles of concrete highway work estimated at 400,000, first of several Precinct No.1 projects totaling 1,170,000. Textile industry growth places Texas second in capital investment at about 42.75 million, 61 establishments prospering. Syrup prices surge with cane yields tight. producers face demand beyond supply. Auto registrations for 1924 total 834,040 with 30,000 unreported in several counties. vehicle mix includes 785,270 passenger cars. Texas business failures drop to 649 in 1924 from 840 in 1923. Reagin Highway bridge near Hearne to start soon. A 100-year Texas history stamp is proposed for consideration by Postmaster General New, with Stephen F. Austin depicted.
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Jim Wells
Attorney General's Department
Commissioners Court
Henderson County
Curlea
Texas
Railroad Commission
Bowie County
Tex- A
BGC
Blanton
Wut
Mrs Ferguson Selects Her Official Family
Miriam A. Ferguson announces appointments for adjutant general state banking commissioner and secretary of state. Includes S W Meharg secretary, Mark McGee adjutant general, C C Austin banking commissioner, plus numerous board and commission picks across Texas with names and cities.
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Mrs. Ferguson
Low Railroad Rates for World Ad Clubs Meeting
Dallas hosts the annual convention of the Associated Ad Clubs of the World May 10 to 14. Houston and Texas railroads offer special excursions and one third fare for delegates from across the United States to Houston. George D. Hunter says about 6,000 delegates are expected.
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Dallas
Tex
Houston
Texas
Associated Ad Clubs of the World
Texas and
George D. Hunter
United States
Right to Seize Vessels Upheld in Coast Guard Action
In San Francisco judge John Pidgeon of the United States district court ruled American officers may seize vessels and arrest suspects anytime if conspiracy to violate the Volstogd treaty with Great Britain is suspected. The decision cites the October 12 seizure of the steamship Quadra, alleged rum runner from Canada, seized 17 miles off the Farallon Islands.
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San Francisco
John
Partidge
United States District Court
Canada
Great Britain
Farallanes Islands
Germany Answers Allied Note on Cologne Evacuation
Berlin reports the German government replies to allied ambassadors about failing to evacuate the Cologne zone as required by the Versailles treaty. The statement says the German people feel a heavy blow, hopes for peaceful cooperation with other nations are gravely shattered, and the government hopes to consolidate affairs.
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Berlin
Cologne Zone
Versail
Hight Begins Life Term In Poison Murder Case
Mount Vernon Illinois Lawrence M Hight a former clergyman and Elsie Sweetin were convicted of poisoning Wilford Sweetin her husband. Monday began his life sentence at the Southern Illinois penitentiary at Menard.
More Oysters Than Ever in Galveston Beds
About twelve thousand barrels of oysters have been taken from beds around Galveston and marketed since September 1, three times the quantity of last season, according to estimates gathered by Galveston business interests.
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Galveston
Tex
Galvaston
Fig Prices Fall In Gulf Coast Region
Figures from Harris County agricultural agent W L Stallings predict Gulf Coast figs will cost 26 to 30 percent less this year than in 1924. The outlook signals relief for buyers and impacts local markets and growers in Texas.
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Houston
Tex
Gulf Coast
Texas
W.L. Stallings
Harris County
To Remain Legion Commander in Texas
Brownwood Texas Mark McGee state commander of the American Legion named adjutant general of Texas by governor elect Mrs Miriam Ferguson will continue to serve as Legion commander after assuming duties as adjutant general
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Ferguson
State Board of Control
Roy I. Tennant
Temple State
W. R. Dulaney
Houston
State Dental Board
T. W. Doe
J. C. Johnson
Atlanta
J. Burt Thomas
Sulphur Springs
Edward Edwards
Clarksville
Turner Hubby
Waco
Court of Criminal Appeals
Sam J. Stinson
Greenville
Nat A. Gentry
Tytler
H. O. Sappington
Galveston
State Board of Pardons
W. P. Sebastian
Breckenridge
M. Aldridge
Gilmer
Board of State Teachers’ College
Martin
Plainview
Legion
Brownwood
Tex
Mark McGee
American Legion
Texas
Miriam Jerguson
Grant Granted Ninth Reprieve Before Execution
Bernard Grant, convicted two years ago for the slaying of a policeman, has been granted a reprieve for the eighth time just days before the scheduled execution. The delay extends his stay pending further review.
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Chicago
Bernard Grant
Mrs Sweetin Begins 35 Year Prison Term
Elsie Sweetin, convicted with deposed clergyman Lawrence M. Hight of murdering her husband Milford Sweetin, began a 35 year sentence in the Stateville penitentiary at Stateville. The case drew wide attention as prosecutors argued for a severe punishment while the defense pressed for clemency.
United States Posts Record 1924 Trade Surplus Over Exports
Washington reports foreign trade in 1924 reached 8.225 billion dollars, a surplus of 18.228 billion since the war. Exports rose to about 4.65 billion, up 12 percent from 1923, while imports fell 5 percent to 3.575 billion. Officials cite reduced European demand and new U.S. investments abroad as primary factors.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Eradication costs for hoof and mouth disease in Texas
Austin Texas eradicating hoof and mouth disease near Houston has cost 444825 to date J Boog Scott chairman of the Texas live stock sanitary commission said after a Austin meeting to review expenses and seek more funding Governor Neff authorized extra deficiency warrants totaling 10000 raising salaries and expenses in the fight to 60000 The state covers half the livestock and property damage while the federal government covers the other half No outbreak in the infected area since October 27 and the area has been reduced to the cattle habitation region
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Austin
Tex
Houston
J. Boog-Scott
Texas Livestock Sanitary Commission
Maugietoy
Neff
House committee approves river project for channel deepening
The Rivers and Harbors Committee backed the omnibus bill as reported to the House on Thursday. The measure calls for deepening the current night draft channel above the Turning Basin to 10 feet and widening it to 60 feet.
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House Rivers and Harbors Committee
House
President Coolidge Vetos Postal Pay Bill Sustained
President Coolidge's veto of the postal pay increase bill was sustained by the Senate on Wednesday by a one vote margin. Twenty-nine senators supported the veto while fifty-five opposed, short of the two thirds required to override.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Fire Destroys Southwestern University Girls Dormitory
Georgetown Texas report says the annex dormitory of Southwestern University was totally destroyed by a fire of unknown origin on Thursday. All students teachers and other residents escaped injury but suffered loss of clothing and personal belongings.
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Georgetown
Tex
Southwestern University
Permits Denied for Wortham and San Marcos Drilling
The oil and gas division refused requests to drill for oil in the Wortham field by Why-Not Oil Company of Mexia and Atlantic Production Company of Dallas. A separate permit request by E. F. Smith to drill in the San Marcos river bed was also denied.
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Austin, Tex
Oil and Gas Division
Wortham
Why-Not Oi Company
Mexia
Atlantic Production Company
Dallas
E. F. Smith
San Marcos
Fissure Found After Earth Tremors in Eastern MA
A two inch wide fissure forty feet long opened Friday in East Bridgewater Massachusetts following tremors tied to quakes that hit Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. The discovery underscores ongoing seismic activity in the region and prompts surveyors to monitor the area for further movement.
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East Bridgewater
Mass
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Battle of New Orleans celebration in New Orleans
A ceremony marking the 110th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans was held in New Orleans Louisiana. Patriotic and historical associations organized the event with community participation and historical exhibits.
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New Orleans
Oldest Active Barber Joseph Touve of Centralia
Joseph Touve of Centralia Illinois regarded as the oldest active barber in the United States at eighty seven, has worked sixty four years in the trade after a three year apprenticeship in Bavaria. He arrived in America in 1856 and opened his current shop in 1868. Notable patrons included Marvin Flughitt, then telegraph operator for the Illinois Central at Centralia, later a Chicago and North Western Railways director, and General Phil Sheridan.
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Joseph
Jacob Touve
Centralia
United States
Bavaria
Touve
America
Marvin Flughitt
Sinois Central
Gift of a Bird Lover Dedication at Piney Branch Home
Jules Jusserand, retiring French ambassador to Washington, pays tribute to song birds. He dedicates a fountain on the lawn of the Dickson home on Fourteenth Street. The fountain, imported from France and described as yellow, reads Dedicated to the birds by Jusserand, 1908-1925.
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Washington
Jules
Jus Serand
Dickson
France
Ee Jusserand
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