Webb County considers bids for highway paving
Webb county commissioners held a special session to review bids for bituminous topping on two miles of Highway No 2 north of Laredo and six miles on the Zapata highway southeast from the Cha Con bridge. With no quorum no action was taken yet, three bids were filed and will be reconsidered at 2 pm with the highway engineer and contractors. Webb county aims to start work soon, planning eight miles of improved roads.
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Zapata Highway
County Commissioners ‘Court
Webb
Limita
Chacon Bridge
Commissioners Court
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Webb County
Daily History Milestones From 1822 to 1897
Indianapolis residents discussed a private mail service in 1822. Yerba Buena renamed San Francisco in 1847. The University of Chicago traces its roots to 1957. Chesney, a British officer, died in Ireland. born 1789. Rudolph of Austria died under obscure circumstances in 1889. The Duke of Connaught became commander in chief in 1890. Charles Bradlaugh died in 1891 in London. A 1897 treaty settled the Alaska boundary between the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Indianapolis
Yerba Buena
San Francisco
University of Chicago
Francis R. Chesney
Charles Bradlaugh
London
Ept
United States
Great Britain
Alaska
Cardinal Vannutelli to Lead First Papal Ballot in Conclave
The Cardinals will begin the Vatican election with Cardinal Vannutelli as the dean of the Sacred College casting the first ballot. Vannutelli, born 85 years ago in the Sabine Hills, has a long diplomatic record and notable visits including the 1910 Eucharistic Congress in Montreal.
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The
Sacred College
Cardinal Vannutelli
Montreal
Hitle
Sabine Hills
Selatino
Capranica
Rome
Actye
Vatican
Constantinople
Moscow
Lisbon
Centenary Plans Pledge Funds For Collection
Partial OCR text indicates discussion of cen se trapic plans for the collection and conservation of a centenary fund. Details are sparse but reference a local effort in Memphis Tennessee dated January 30.
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Memphia
Tenn
Social Calendar Highlights
Monday features a social meeting at the Woman's Club at 4 pm and a Woman's Missionary Society gathering at the Methodist Church also at 4 pm. Tuesday hosts the Junior Auxiliary at 4 pm and Mrs John M Martin hosting the Tuesday Bridge Club at 3 pm in the afternoon.
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Woman's Club
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
John M. Martin
World War Echoes Elsewhere and Local Notices
The piece blends a New Era poem about war’s costs with local social notes. It lists moves, illnesses, travel to New York and Houston, a planned wedding at Christ Church, and several social events such as bridge parties and Bugsy Bee Club activities with attendees and floral themes.
Fatal shooting near Marfa linked to liquor arrest
Martin Andrews was killed 20 miles south of Marfa Texas last night. Harry Leonard, a ranch worker, is on a $1000 bond in the case. The trouble followed the arrest of Andrews and three others found with liquor by a river guard.
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Associated Press
Marfa
Texas
Martin Andrews
Here
Harry Leonard
Andrews
Waterways project seen as certain with federal backing
Duluth, Jan 30 The Great Lakes St Lawrence Tidewater Association reports strong belief that the lakes to ocean plan is feasible and will receive congressional authorization. They anticipate a legislative program and say past delays were overcome by a united 18 state front, while opposing interests in New York face renewed pressure to concede.
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Duluth
Minn
International Joint Commission
Congress
Great
Seaci
New York
Class A Billiard Honor Opens in Brooklyn Tonight
Billiard fans anticipate the Class A championship in 18.2 balkline at the Crescent Athletic Club Brooklyn starting tonight. The week long event under the National Association of Amateur Billiard Players features seven top amateurs led by titleholder Charles Heddon of Dowagiac Michigan. Other entrants include Emil A Renner Youngstown Ohio Percy N Collins Chicago Edward W Gardener Montclair New Jersey Edgar T Appleby Francis S Appleby and T Henry Clarkson all from New York. The tournament selects four Americans to face Dutch champion Bos and French holder Roudil in next week’s Philadelphia international matches.
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New York
Crescent Athletic Club
Brooklyn
National Association of Amateur Billard Players
Charles Heddon
Dowagiac
Mich
Japanese Federation Plans University Education for Hawaii Members
American citizens of Japanese ancestry in Hawaii will study at American universities funded by the Japanese Federation of Labor. The federation will cap annual support at 1000 dollars and will take over the Hawaii Hinpo newspaper to be edited by Secretary Hayakawa. The group has raised 9000 dollars for defense fees for union officials charged in a dynamite case. Delegates opposed Chinese immigration and warned it would threaten labor standards. federation membership is about 4306.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
T. H
Japanese Federation of Labor
Hawaii
Hawaii Hinpo
Federation
Hayakawa
Walcott Iowa Welcomes First Sunday School in 65 Years
Walcott mayor initially opposed the move but with school board backing a Sunday school was established in the 65 year old town. Church inspectors note education levels rise slowly with Davenport nearby, and few locals have attended college or university. Most residents trace roots to Holstein and the Danish Rhenish borders.
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Walcott
Strohbien
Leroy Coffman
First Presbyterian Church of
Davenport
Coffman
A. Frank Hauser
Calvary Baptist Church of
Yar
Cedar
Iowa Falls
Ames Agricultural College
Houser
Holstein
Berlin
St Louis District Tennis Association votes to apply
The St Louis District Tennis Association has voted to make application for something related to the tennis meet in St Louis Missouri dated January 30.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
St. Louis, District
Influenza Cases Rise in New York After Snow Storm
New York reports ongoing influenza and pneumonia increases tied to an eight inch snow storm. Health officials used 500 monkeys in two years to study vaccines, with Dr. William Park stating vaccination prevents pneumonia from the germ, though the influenza cause remains unidentified.
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Associated Press
New York
William Park
Park
Allied Debt Persists as Borah Raps Nonpayment Plan
Senator Borah told the senate that the eleven billion dollars owed by allied nations to the United States will likely never be paid, citing powerful financial forces at home and abroad opposing repayment.
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Washington
United States
Borah
Senate
Snowbound Winter Rainier Ascent Aims For Summit
Seattle explorers Jacques Bergue and Jean and Jacques Landry plan a winter ascent of Mount Rainier 14 408 feet high starting Thursday. It would be the first winter attempt using skis for the initial section of the climb.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Mount Rainier
Jacques Bergue
Jean
Jacques Landry
Cattle Survive Texas Blizzard With Small Losses
Fort Worth reports that West Texas cattle suffered only small losses in the recent blizzard. Ongoing moisture improves ranges and refills stock water after heavy cold spell.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
West Texas
Two Pioneer County Officials Die in Grayson County
Sherman Texas January 30 two pioneers of Grayson county died last night. They were H C Hauze aged 72 years county treasurer and Sam Bonham aged 90 years for forty years county surveyor.
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Associated Press
Sherman
Texas
Grayson County
H. C. Hauze
Sam Bonham
Birthday listings mark notable births on this date
Our Daily Birthday Party notes January 30 births of Boris III in Sofia 28 years ago today Franklin D Roosevelt at Hyde Park N Y 40 years ago Jacob M Dickinson Columbus Mississippi 71 years ago Gen J Warren Keifer Clark County Ohio 86 years ago and Rev William I Haven Mama born years ago today
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Bulgaria
Sofia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Jacob M. Dickinson
Taft
Columbus
Miss
J. Warren Keifer
U. S. House of Representatives
Clark County
Ohio
William. ‘I
Knickerbocker Theater disaster toll rises in Washington
Washington reports 197 killed and 233 injured as rescue teams remove victims from the snow‑suffocated Knickerbocker theater ruins. Federal troops under Brigadier General Kandholtz lead the operation, with expectations that more bodies may be found.
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Associated Press
Washington
Knickerbocker Motion Picture Theater
Kandholtz
Christian Science Church
Mary A. Forsythe
Snow load doubts on Knickerbocker roof collapse in Chicago
In Washington the average snow weighs seven or eight pounds per cubic foot, Prof Henry J Cox of the weather bureau says. He doubts a three foot snow cover would exceed 20 pounds per square foot. Chicago architects question the roof failure. Edward Y Shaughnessy among fourteen seriously injured. Col Charles Weller, US Army, also named.
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Chicago
Washington
Henry J. Cox
Weather Bureau
Knickerbocker Motion Picture Theater
Edward Y. Shaughnessy
Charles Weller
Texas Obtains Stay in Boundary Dispute With Oklahoma
Washington hearing delays set in the Texas Oklahoma boundary case. The supreme court ordered postponement from March 6 to April 24 because Texas counsel had not received testimony copies from court commissioners locating the river’s south bank.
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Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Supreme Court Today
Oklahoma
Action Today
Snowbound Washington Eyes Slower Return To Normal
Washington fights through over two feet of snow as daylight efforts to return to normal progress slowly. The weather bureau says the storm is moving seaward, offering cautious hope for relief.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Prisoner Escapes Waco City Prison
One of three boys arrested on a burglary charge and wanted in Mississippi escaped from the Waco city prison last night just before the sheriff arrived to take them back. The fugitive was 19 years old. the sheriff returned with the other two boys last night.
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Associated Prena
Waco
Texas
Mississippi
Settlement Looms in Shantung Controversy Talks
Washington January 30 Associated Press reports that Japanese and Chinese delegations were called together to resume conversations signaling an imminent settlement of the Shantung controversy. Details of the Tsingtao Tsinanlu railway dispute remain. Chinese members indicated progress guided by advices from Peking.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shantung
Tsing-tao-Tsinan-lu
Peking
Senate probes Knickerbocker theater disaster for DC building laws
A senate resolution proposed by Senator Capper seeks a wide inquiry into the Knickerbocker tragedy. Senator Frelinghuysen urges examining enforcement of the District of Columbia building and traffic laws, noting many fire traps and lax vehicle inspection. The audits committee will act on the resolution.
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Washington
Senate
Capper
Kansas
Senate District of Columbia
Frelinghuysen
Congress
District of Columbia
Kenighuysen
Traffic Law Administration
Senate Committee On
Knickerbocker
Tax on Oil and Gas Income Declared Unconstitutional
The U S Supreme Court ruled that Oklahoma’s tax on income from oil and gas produced under leases on restricted Indian lands is unconstitutional. The decision was delivered in Washington with Associated Press reporting.
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Associated Press
Washington
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Today’s official events from The Hague to Madison
The League of Nations calls ICJ members to meet in The Hague today. The Ohio Society in Washington marks 12th anniversary with a reception honoring President and Mrs. Harding. Rep Joseph W Fordney to speak at the Kansas Day banquet in Atchison. Centenary Commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opens in Memphis today through Thursday. Agricultural talks follow as farm leaders address farmers and homemakers in Madison. Celebrations mark fifty years of dairy in Wisconsin.
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International Court of Justice
Hague
Ohio Society
Washington
Harding
Joseph W. Fordney
Michigan
Atchison
Centenary Commission
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
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Farmera
Homemakers
Wibe
Madison
BIO Rede
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