Complex Problems Facing Texas Legislature in 1921 Session
Friday's Daily reports Texas legislators meet January 11 in Austin to tackle a full agenda. The State Democratic Platform seeks suffrage revisions, tax reform, home ownership aid, labor laws, public utilities, department reorganizations, and redistricting after the 1920 census. 142 house members and 31 senators will debate funding, education, and state administration with many new officials and ideas.
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Associated Press
Austins
Texas
Board of Control
Public Utilities Commission
State Department of Agriculture
State Bureau of Markets and Warehouse
Bynch Davidson
House
RK. EK. Thomason
Fl Paso
John T. Smith
Austin
Representative Bledsoe Proposes Anti Oriental Land Bill
Rep W H Bledsoe of Lubbock said he will introduce a redistricting proposal early in the session and, amid talk of settling a Japanese colony in the Rio Grande valley, plans to push a bill forbidding Orientals from acquiring Lilley to Texas land. The state platform calls for home protection measures to strengthen communities and proposes bolstering the State Health Department to advance its plans.
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W. H. Bledsoe
Lubbock
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
State Health Department
Sandcrabs Reform Under New Manager In 1921 Texas League
Galveston Texas December 17 1920 The Sandcrabs will feature only about six holdover players from 1920 as they enter the Texas league season New business manager Bob Tarleton and playing manager Roy Felian helm a winter drive to sign contracts while Elsam Leopold negotiates for major league talent including a first string catcher and a premier pitcher Exhibitions include games against the New York Giants March 24 and the Philadelphia Athletics March 26 and 27.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Hunter Hill
N. B E. Leopold
Leopold
Bob Tarleton
Roy Felilan
Elsam
Coshocton
Island City
New York Giants
Mirch
Philadelphia Athletics
Social Calendar: Posada at Latin American Club
Friday's Posada at the Latin American Club begins at 8:30 PM with hostesses including Mesdames Vidamri Gonzalez Rivera Volpe and Yanguirre. Saturday features Cotillion Class at 7:30 PM at the Woman's Club under Ms J A Mac Donald. Nike Literary Club invites attendees to Rialto Theatre Saturday at 10:00 AM for a High School auditorium benefit.
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Woman’s Club
Jms
J. A. MacDonald
Nike Literary Club
Rialto Theatre
Pasida
Mesdames C. de la Garza
J. 8. Penn
Jesus Aguilar
Juan Lopez Martinez
Marcos Trevino
Holiday arrivals and coming events at area clubs
Cadet Adolph Hatley of A and M will spend holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Geo L Hatley. New Jersey visitors Mr Henry Dente and daughter Miss Flossie plan holidays with relatives. Various locals and guests prepare for dances, parties, and church meetings. The Girls Club and Boys Club exchange welcome events on December 27 and 28. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met to discuss Christian education. Married Ladies Social Club hosted a festive gathering with a Christmas tree and prizes assisted by Mrs G Giles and Miss Emilie Halsell.
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Adolph Hatley
A. & M. College
Geo. L. Hatley
Henry Dente
Flossie
Moorestown
New Jersey
Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Herbert Freulier
Ministry of
Ramsay
Mesdames Ramsau
Weatbrook
Shirey
Windrow
Lattig
Hatley
Brown
Sweatman
Borchers
Cantrell
Wharton
Hopkins
Atkins
McCulloch
Married Ladies Social Club
John T. Hassell
Huberich
M. C. Barlow
George Condren
Elitho
Mesdames M
Barlow
J. Brewster
L. J. Christen
M. T. Cogley
G. W. Derby
C. Dentz
C. M. Fish
West Virginia
Birthday echoes of leaders and pioneers on this date
December 17 marks birthdays of William Lyon Mackenzie King born in Kitchener Ontario 46 years ago to Clinton Rogers Woodruff a pioneer in public welfare born in Philadelphia 52 years ago and Sir Patrick T McGrath a Newfoundland statesman born in St Johns 51 years ago plus Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright born in Washington DC 71 years ago.
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William Lyon McKenzie King
Canadian Liberal Party
Kitchener
Ont
Richard Wainwright
Washington
D. C
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Philadelphia
Patrick T. McGrath
Newfoundland
St. John’s
Nld
Centenary of Frederick T Dent noted at dinner in Boston
The Real Estate Exchange in Boston hosts its annual dinner with Senator Wesley L Jones of Washington to speak on The United States Merchant Marine. The program marks the centenary of Frederick T Dent, Civil War soldier and Grant’s brother in law, and recalls Cleveland's Venezuela message from 25 years ago. Tobacco warehouses in eastern North Carolina close today due to low prices as several state sectors pause operations. Secretaries of State manufacturing associations west of the Mississippi meet in Denver to discuss countering radicalism.
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Frederick T. Dent
U. S. Grant
Cleveland
Congress
Venezuela
Wesley L. Jones
Washington
United States
Real
Boston
North Carolina
Mississippi
Denver
Homes for teachers in Texas prosper in school system
Aust Texas Dec 17 Report says 382 schools in 112 Texas counties now maintain teacherages buildings where teachers may live. Graham offers free rent and meals, McAllen houses 35 instructors in a $35 000 building, and several districts provide furnished rooms or only the house. The idea began about a decade ago but expanded last year amid teacher shortages.
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Associated Press
Aust
Texas
Graham
McAllen
M. N. Marrs
State Department of Education
Marrs
Name Suggested for Laredo Delegation Photo Reel
Citizens of Laredo urged to submit a title for the moving picture reel of the Laredo delegation's Mexican tour. The Chamber of Commerce publicity committee will review suggestions to name the documentary covering the inauguration of General Obregon and visits to key Mexican districts.
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Laredo
Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
General Obregon
Republic
Daily History Lesson Highlights Famous Deaths and Events
Thomas Guy founder of a London hospital died in London. Simon Bolivar, born Caracas July 24, 1783, died. Four hundred perished in a Saragossa theater fire. Professor Zahn found a city buried between Vesuvius and Pompeii. Leichart’s expedition reached Fort Wssington in North Australia. Cardinal Richelieu’s head reportedly placed in the Sorbonne. Bread riots occurred in Montreal.
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Thomas Guy
Great London Hospital
London
Saragossa
Spain
Simon Bolivar
Caracas
Professor Zahn
Vesuvius
Pompeii
Leichart
Fort Wssington
North Australia
Royal Palace
Fredericksburg
Denmark
Russian Forces Capture Kiev and South Russia
Soviet troops overran key regions including Kiev and areas in South Russia amid advancing operations. The move signals a major naval and land engagement, reshaping territorial control as Allied and Axis powers reassess front lines.
Florida Governor Catts Threatens West Palm Beach Showdown
Governor Sidney Catts of Florida, in an open letter released in Tallahassee, declares he will travel to West Palm Beach with a double barreled shotgun to confront Joe Karman, head of the state health board and Palm Beach Post publisher, accusing him of tyranny and arrogance after a critical article about the reinstatement of Edgar Thompson as state's attorney.
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Associated Press
Tallahassee
Fla
Sidney Catts
Florida
West Palm Beach
Joe Karman
State Board of Health
Palm Beach Post
Karman
Barman
Edgar Thompson
Earthquake Felt in Peking Causes Stir at Hotels
A tremor rocked buildings in Peking at 8 20 PM sending waves of excitement through hotels and clubs. The Associated Press reports observations from the city on December 17.
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Associated Press
Peking
China
Bryan Held For Consultation On Plan For World League
Marion Ohio December 17 William Jennings Bryan former secretary of state and longtime world peace advocate was summoned by President elect Harding to discuss an association of nations. Bryan brings extensive knowledge from negotiating arbitration treaties and his experience shapes Harding's inquiries. Elite Root suggested arbitration treaties could be amended to refer justiciable questions to a league court rather than temporary boards.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
William Jennings Bryan
Steute
Wilson
Harding
Association of Nations
Bryan
Department of State
Elite Root
New League Court
Proposal to cut wage scale faces industry opposition
In Yexna on December 17 Associated Press reports unions and contractors clash over proposed wage reductions. The plan would lower panters, drinklayers, electricians, promihere, cement finishers, plasterers, and other trades from current rates, while others like fortin workers and farathers await action.
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Yexna
Ficon
Ynested
Brie Jetuera
Pias Trois Fl
Shhg Ts Fl
Paluterm
Ty Bh
Electric
Admonition to Stop Trapping Seeks Price Stabilization
An international plea to halt trapping was issued by the International Pur Exchange to trappers worldwide in an effort to curb the falling prices of raw pelts. The advisory notes a rapid price decline and urges coordinated action among fur producers to stabilize markets.
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Ny Associated Press
St. Louis
Dee
International Pur Exchange
Cleveland Referee Matt Hinke Promotes Ten Round Bout
After two years away due to serious illness, Matt Hinke the Cleveland referee and boxing promoter returns to activity. He has matched Carl Tremaine the Cleveland bantamweight and Joe Burman of Chicago for a ten round contest in Cleveland on December 17.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Matt Hinke
Hinkel
Carl Tremaine
Joe Burman
Chicago
Princeton To Invade West Debating Tour Opens
Princeton New Jersey December 17 The University debating team leaves tomorrow for a transcontinental tour to the Pacific coast. Nine competitions are listed with various teams. The debate question is Reserved That the country should adopt laws prohibiting strikes in essential industries. The constitutionality of the question is granted.
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Princeton
N. J
Pacific Coast
Winter Wheat Area Yields Reported Mixed Conditions
Area reports show winter wheat yields varying by district with some fields reaching normal conditions while others fall short. Prices and area measurements are uncertain due to transcription errors but indicate a general harvest status with noted percentages and yields.
Hearing on Rates Before Texas Intrastate Line
The commission convened in Austin on January 27 before Examiner Hunter to hear the petition by Americ jor felwey xprieus company alleging current intrastate travel rates in Texas are improper and seeking changes.
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Associated Preus
Wissiveton Des 17
Interpriete Connerre Commission
Americ Jor Felwey Xprieus Company
Texas
Austin
Examiner Hunter
Mrs Laura M Hoyt Recommends Chamberlains Tablets
Mrs Laura M Hoyt of Rockport praises Chamberlains Tablets for headaches and bilious attacks in a three year span. She volunteers praise and offers to speak in support of the remedy anytime.
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Laura M. Hoyt
Chamberlain
Rockport
Ite
Christmas Day weekday pattern appears across years
The statement notes that Christmas Day falls on Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays for fifty eight occurrences, on Fridays and Saturdays for fifty seven, and on Mondays or Wednesdays for fifty six times. It presents a statistical view of weekday distribution without specific dates or periods.
Gotham prepares for Christmas in New York
New York reports a holiday mood despite higher unemployment and poverty. Charities plan larger meals and toy distributions for the homeless, with dinners and trees across the city. Hospitals, orphanages, alms houses and even penal institutions will share in the Christmas spirit.
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New York
Santa Claus
Quarantine Extended To New Mexico For Pink Bollworm
Washington officials extend the pink boll worm quarantine to cover New Mexico. The action affects the movement of lint and seed from Cosia Ana county. Texas and Louisiana remain under quarantine.
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Associated Press
Washington
Whide
New Mexico
Department of Agriculture
Cosia Ana
Texas
Louisiana
Notice to Hunters in Jarral Burritos Barro Cito Pastures
Hunters are prohibited from hunting in Jarral Burritos and Barro Cito pastures without permission. J. D. Jennings. October 23, 2nd month.
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Jarral
Burritos
J. D. Jennings
Great Chrigqtmas and Tittle Christmas in Slavic tradition
The passage notes that Slav peoples refer to Christmas and the New Year with two distinctive terms the Great Chrigqtmas and the Tittle Christmas highlighting regional naming for festive period and year’s start.
Ohio State Team Heads to Pasadena for Tournament of Roses
Columbus Ohio December 31 1923 Ohio State University football team champions of the Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association will depart tomorrow for Pasadena to meet the University of California on New Year's Day as part of the Tournament of Roses events. Thirty players coaches and trainers comprise the traveling party.
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Columbus
Ohio
State University
Pasadena
University of California
Legionnaires Arm to Keep the Peace in Independence
Independence Kan Dec 17 Two hundred armed American Legion members patrolled the streets and held a heavy guard around City Hall where Noble Green a black man is believed to be the slayer of a white grocer Two racial clashes followed the grocer s death with two killed and five wounded A pool hall was fired on and a string of shootings occurred but no injuries reported The negroes later surrendered their weapons to police.
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Associated Press
Independence
Kan
American Legion
Noble Green
Nager
Fort Worth man charged with $11,000 theft from railway office
Chichmo, Dec. Li Rour Bates of Fort Worth is under arrest here charged with theft of $11,000 from the Fort Worth office of the American Railway Express company where he was employed. His bride of three weeks fled with him.
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Associated Press
Chichmo
Li Rour- Bates
Fort Worth
Pesis
American Railway Express Company
Thieves Steal Only What They Wear Back Home
In Texas on December 14 two burglars broke into a local clothing store and carried off a small selection of outfits. They left behind the two suits they wore and a dripping shower curtain as they fled, revealing the extent of the theft was limited to wearable items.
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Associated Press
Texas
Denison School District Names New Director of Physical Education
New director Sama Mee Millia appointed for Denison public schools. Millia formerly led athletics at Art College and attended summer program at the University for development instructors. He will oversee physical education across the district including teams in Collin, Anni, Cook counties and the Third district schools.
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Proga
Denison
Texas
Sama Mee Millia
Pehooly
University of 1 Atk
Teayson
Collin
Anni
Cook
Ant
McMullon
Art College
Deve
University of iNinats
UT Graduates Dominate Incoming Pevan Legislature
In Austin on December 17 the college background of the future Pevan senate and house is outlined. Fifteen of the thirty one senators and ten of the house members are former University of Texas students. Four current UT attendees will join the lower house and three ex-senators are graduates with children also pursuing studies at the university.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Pevan
University of Texas
Dawes
Mey
University
Boone's Travels Linked To Boone Carved Rock Discovery
Huntington W Va December 17 lumberjacks unearthed a rock carving reading D Boone near Pond Fork Four Mile Creek Lincoln County close to Wayne line. The glyphs resemble the famed explorer Daniel Boone and link to Boone's hunting era findings amid rugged country.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Daniel Boone
Kateerly
Wayne
Lincoln County
D. Boone
Pond Fork
Four Mile Creek
Wayne Line
Boone
Kentucky
Constipation remedy promises gentle bowel movement
Advertising copy claims two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper will stimulate a gentle bowel movement, relieve dull feeling from constipation, and improve liver disorders without unpleasant effects.
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Chamberlain
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