Patman Pushes Antisecret Org Bill in Texas
From Austin dispatches on August 15, Representative Patman seeks to criminalize secret organizations and conspiracies against rights. The bill, with an emergency clause, treats conspiracy to intimidate or mask a person’s rights as a felony with fines up to 5 000 dollars and up to ten years in prison. It would repeal articles 446 and 447 of Texas penal code.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Patman
Pat M. Neff
State of
Loyal Chinese rewarded with U S residency bill aid
Fort Sam Houston August 15 Associated Press reports Congress considers a residency certificate for several hundred Chinese held at border camps after service in World War I. Chinese labor aided Camp Travis Leon Springs and Kelley Field, cooking and manual work, with night English classes and Red Cross contributions referenced by W T Page.
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Associated Press
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Uncle Sam
United States
Congress
General Pershing
Mexico
Senate Immigration Committee
W. T. Page
Pershing
Columbia
New Mexico
Columbus
San Antonio
Texas
Camp Travis
Mesquite
Kelley Field
Leon Springs
Fort Bayard
Fort Stanton
Red Cross
Page
New Baby Causes Witty Family Exchange
A small boy visits the new baby and, after critiquing its hair and teeth, jokes that the infant is actually an old swindler. The exchange highlights the boy’s blunt humor and the family’s reaction to the baby’s perceived characteristics.
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Wittom
Sunbeam Band Meet At Baptist Church Schedule
Society notes show the Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church meeting at the church at 5 o'clock in the evening. Miss Carolyn Brennan to entertain with a dancing party at 15 o'clock in the evening.
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Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Carolyn Brennan
August Night and a City of Cars in Laredo
A reflective piece contrasts a hot August night with a starlit country stroll as a lone pedestrian ponders motor excess. The update lists visitors and residents in Laredo from San Antonio and Hebbronville, notes social events, clubs, and a YWCA council formation, concluding with ongoing travel and local social life details.
Pink and White Party Honors Young Honoree
Sign marked the places of the guests and the favors were dainty pink baskets filled with bonbons. Cakes candies and ice course reflected the chosen color scheme of pink and white. The little honoree received many gifts as guests included Al Garza Mole etc. Mrs Ferrara assisted entertaining with Antonia and Angelita Ferrara. Other guests listed among Mesdames Ferrara Valls Lozano Montalbo Sanchez etc.
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Alfredo Ferrara
Graciela
Miguel Ferrara
Esther Ferrara
al and
Carloe Garza
Antonia
Jonatin Carmen
Conrepcion Valle
Andres
Emma Sanchez
Esther
Yolanda Ferrara
Mila
Julia Lowino
Yolanda Volpe
Blanca Conzares
Eloisa Salazar
Beat
D. Montalbo
G. M. Sanchez
N. S. Tiferina
P. Ancira
FP. Salinas
C. Tiferina
M. Mendiola
F. Martinez
Z. Salinas
New American Consul Takes Charge in Nuevo Laredo
Mr. Harry L. Walsh today formally assumed command of the American consulate in Nuevo Laredo arriving from Washington where he had been on business. He was formerly consul at Manzanillo, Mexico.
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Harry L. Walsh
Nuevo Laredo
Washington
Manzanillo
Mexico
Harding asks Congress for $200000 for disarmament conference
Washington August 15 President Harding submitted a request to Congress for 200000 to cover expenses of the disarmament conference. The action seeks funding to support diplomatic talks and related activities as the era of arms reduction continues.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Congress
Heavy rainfall hits Denison area with almost cloudburst
A stormy downpour drenched Denison Texas and surrounding environs on Sunday evening. Creeks swelled but no damage was reported.
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Denison
Texas
Texas new briefs roundup across the state
Galveston reports fifty seven cases and fifty loose bottles of whiskey seized on a steamship, with four large diamonds held. El Paso plans a gymnasium and pool at Lodge 130 temple as Scottish Rite builds a nearby cathedral. Cisco residents vote on five hundred thousand dollars in water bonds for Lake Cisco dam. Ladonia road work funded by farmer trades credit. Amarillo notes four thousand grain cars shipped since July 1, with even distribution along the Santa Fe route.
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Galveston
Texas
Shipping Board
H. F. Drunkenhoefer
Il Paso
Lodge No. 130
Ancient, Free &Accepted Masons of
el Paso
Scottish Rite
Cisco
Lake Cisco
Amarillo
Santa Fe
Tom B. Gallagher
Gallagher
Howat Called Before United Mine Workers Board
Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas miners' union, was summoned before the United Mine Workers of America international executive board in Indianapolis. The interruption halted his speaking campaign against the industrial court in Kansas.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Kansas
Alexander Howat
Kansas Miners’ Union
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Industrial Court
Howat
Magyar and Slav groups claim Baranya province in Hungary
New Republic dispatches from Belgrade report a monster meeting at Funfkirchen near Budapest where Magyar and Jugo Slav elements advocate seizing Baranya. The province, with Pech as capital, is said to have been proclaimed and offered a presidency to Count Karol Second.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Hungary
Funfkirchen
Budapest
Republic of
Baranya
Pech
Karol
Business Poor in the District
Washington August 15 business and financial conditions in the states served by the Tenth federal reserve bank in Kansas City are deplorable due to high costs of production and distribution of agricultural products and low prices. A E Ramsey chief of the Kansas City reserve bank told the interstate commerce commission today about freight rates on grain and hay. Produc ers cannot sell products above costs and distribution. He said assets in banks are frozen with little prospect of improvement until another crop and farmers realize a profit. Interest burdens have risen about 11 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tenth Federal Reserve Bank
Kansas City
A. E. Ramsey
Kansas City Reserve Bank
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas State Railroad Commission
Ramsey
Fountain River on new rampage in Colorado flood alert
Pueblo Colorado August 15 Scores of men were stationed along the Fountain river banks to warn residents of the river bottom Grove section as the swollen stream rises after heavy rains to the north Railroad officials notified police after midnight that the river rose suddenly and police were put on riverbank duty
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Associated Press
Pueblo
Colo
Fountain River
Grove
England Faces Crucial Irish Peace Negotiations
London reports England enters a crucial period in peace talks for Ireland as publicized letters between Lloyd George and Eamonn de Valera reveal a deadlock, though the door to further parleys remains open.
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Associated Press
London
England
Ireland
Lloyd George
Eamonn de Valera
Deadlock in relief talks with Soviet envoy Litvinov
In Riga on August 15 the American Relief Administration and Maxim Litvinov failed to reach an agreement on famine relief for Russia. Both Washington and Moscow must take action to resolve the issue, officials say.
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Associated Press
Riga
Russia
American Relief Administration
Maxim Litvinoff
Washington
Moscow
Free Boxing Exhibition at American Athletic Club
The American Athletic Club invites the public to visit the club gymnasium over the Club Cafe on Wednesday evening August 17 for a big boxing card. Several good bouts are arranged and admission is absolutely free while spectators can also inspect the up to date gymnasium facilities.
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The
American Athletic Club
Ecluub
Watch THE TIMES everyday for Opportunities.
A compact notice advertises daily access to The Times with a subscription price of 60 cents per month. It invites readers to stay informed about opportunities by subscribing.
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the Times
Texas House Free Conference Names for Truck Tax
Austin August 15 Speaker Thomas announced the free conference members Johnson Hill Fly Beavens and Sims for the truck tax amendment. The house refused to concur in senate amendments to the highway commission salary bill proposing 10 dollars a day for 10 days instead of the original 15 for 100 days. Senate and house conferees on the educational appropriation bill faced a stalemate with threats of a second called session if terms are not agreed. The senate proposed cutting University and A and M professors salaries above 2400 by 20 percent, with lower salaries unchanged. the house offered 2250, a counter rejected by the senators. The conference committee met behind closed doors as the session neared its end.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Thomas
House Free Conference
Johnson
Hill
Fly
Beavens
Sims
House
Senate
Highway Commission
Free Conference Committee
University
Investigation of oil firm influence in Mic continent fields
In Austin on Aug 15 a senate resolution by Senator Murphy instructed the Senate Committee on Internal Improvements to report on a proposed legislative investigation into certain large oil corporations in the mic continent fields. A house resolution by Representative Merriman urged condemning the practice of employing married women in the Capitol where husbands work for the state or private firms and asked departments to report back. The resolution was adopted.
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Austin
Texas
Murphy
Senate
Senate Committee On
Miller
Dallas
House
Merriman
Proposed Steam Roller in Austin Senate Fight
Austin lexis Aug 15 The senate refused to concur in house amendments to the Floyd senate rural ald school bill and a free conference was named. A Sweet resolution to have the house operate the steam roller was tabled. The house refused to consider relocating the penitentiary, a move likely to kill the bill before adjournment.
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Austin
Lexis
Senate
House
Sweet
Senate confirms Sanford J. Dean to prison commission
Austin August 15 The senate in executive session confirmed Sanford J. Dean as a member of the prison commission to fill the vacancy caused by W H Rand’s resignation The house miscellaneous appropriation bill carrying 487000 passed finally in the senate Amid a deadlock over the educational appropriation bill and rumors of clock changes Representative Rountree commented on the situation
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Sanford J. Dean
Prison Commission
W. H. Rand
Rountree
Notable Visitors Pass Through City On Travels
Hon Wilbur P Allen visited the city en route to his Hebbronville ranch after traveling from Austin. Henry C Yeager of Hebbronville is in town, while Mr and Mrs J J Gregory of Monterrey are staying at the Travelers Hotel during their visit.
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Federico Allen Hinojosa
la Prenca
San Antonio
Monterrey
Lampazos
Nsther Small
Dorothy Beckmann
Frank Ernest
Hebbronville
Henry Yeager
Wilbur P. Allen
Austin
Henry C. Yeager
J. J. Gregory
Monterey
Cowboys Charge Into Court In Midday Disturbance
Cadills Texas August hearing for Center College football star tus King and file brother Joe King on charges of resisting an officer obstructing a sidewalk and abusive language. Judge Robertson warned spectators he would dismiss anyone causing disruption as the trial began with about 300 people admitted to the court.
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Associated Press
Cadills
Texas
Corporation Court Room
Tus King
Center College
Joe
Robertson
Dillon man and kin freed of several misdemeanor charges
In the Dillon Texas corporation court Ane 15-Gus King and his brother were discharged on charges of obstructing the sidewalk resisting an officer and using abusive language. The case details show the defendants were found not guilty on all counts.
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Dillon
Texas
Gus King
Tia Brother
Commission urges 20 percent cut in Western livestock freight rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Western and Mountain Pacific livestock freight rates unjust and unreasonable and urged railroads to voluntarily reduce them to 80 percent of current levels. The cut will be at least 50 cents per 100 pounds, with rates to be published at least five days before taking effect.
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Washington
Western
Mountain-Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Republican Ways and Means Delays Tax Bill Introduction
Washington Aug 15 Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee decided not to formally introduce the administration tax revision bill until after 6 PM. The delay reflects deliberation over the proposed revisions and political maneuvering surrounding the measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Touse Ways and Means
Day He Would Object to Turning the Clock Back
A brief note states a person expressed opposition to clock changes, asserting personal stance on daylight saving or standard time adjustment. No further context or identifiers accompany the remark in the readable text.
Austin House approves prison commissioner removal bill
The bill providing for removal of prison commissioners other than by impeachment passed finally in the House in Austin Texas on August 15. It had previously passed the House.
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Austin
Texas
House declines free conference report on senate redistricting
Austin Texas August 15 the house refused to adopt the free conference report on the senatorial redistricting bill. The vote halted the measure and left the bill unresolved in the legislature.
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Austin
Texas
House Today
Free Conference
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