Texas lawmakers plan adjournment as revenue bills loom
Austin sessions advance tentative plans to adjourn by Saturday June 2. The Ways and Means committee discusses revoking last session appropriations and enacting new revenue measures including gross production tax and telephone tax. Aims include trimming a 6 million dollar emergency school grant and repealing reclamation funds amid stormy floor action and multiple committee votes.
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War Cost Treaty For Rhine Troops Signed
Paris reports that a treaty between the United States and the Allied powers to reimburse the costs of the American army in the Rhineland was signed after a two hour session. The $250,000,000 net cost will be repaid in 12 annual installments with no interest, starting by December 31, 1923. First four years give priority to German reparations payments for Allied costs. final eight years place US installments first against reparations, ahead of current occupation costs.
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Hilot Wadsworth
Germany
Army of Occupation
Governor Files 42 Bills in Austin Session
The governor announced the filing of 42 bills in the Austin session. Details include education, infrastructure, and governance measures. Local officials and legislators are reviewing proposals for potential committee hearings.
Global population and city sizes rise in Berlin study
Berlin researchers compile world population figures from 1922 census data showing 1 804 187 631 people on Earth with only 7 percent in cities above 100 000. New York leads world cities at 5 620 048, Europe dominates with six million plus cities, and Asia has more large cities than North America.
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Japan
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Philadelphia
Mexico City
United States
South America
Brazil
Buenos Aires
Rito de Janiero
Australia
Poincaré Resigns but France Keeps Cabinet In Place
Paris premier Poincaré and cabinet ministers offered their resignations to President Millerand after the senate refused to proceed with the trial of Marcel Cachin and other communists. Millerand declined to accept, calling the senate vote purely judicial with no political effect. A council of ministers followed as Poincaré stated the vote showed lack of confidence, yet the ministry remains in office.
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Illinois Soldiers Bonus Bill Readied in Springfield
Ul-Hight letters reveal Lan Small as chief executive of Illinois notes an appropriation of 56 million dollars for the Illinois soldier bonus. The bill moves through Springfield amid debate on funding and eligibility.
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Lan Small
Minois
Cotton crop damage near Alice due to boll weevils
A report notes ongoing damage to cotton near Alice from boll weevils and worm activity. The article mentions continued deterioration this week and the need to monitor the crop for further losses.
Dr Eliot Receives Medal by Proxy Radio Hearing
Dr Charles W Elot president emeritus of Harvard was awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony heard by radio at his Cambridge home. He is the fifth recipient to be honored in this program carried by the Civic Morum.
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Charles W. Elot
Harvard, Sr
Cambridge
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