Campaign money probes and political ethics debate in Pennsylvania
A Tuesday's Daily critique questions grand jury prospects in Pennsylvania campaign finance cases. It notes large funds used by Republican candidates including Governor Pinchot and near two million spent by rivals, and contrasts weak Democratic spending. It argues investigations may yield little beyond perfunctory resolutions.
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Ware
Pennsylvania
Reed
Pittsburgh
Pinchot
Mellons
Vare
Pepper
Newberry
Senate
District of Columbia
When Aliens Became Eligible Under New Military Clause
The act signed by the president allows aliens who served honorably in U S military service to bring in their immediate families and return to the United States. This ends a prior barrier created by the quota act that blocked their admission and separated families during wartime.
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United States
Frencisco
Laredo
Centurion
Army
Navy
Confidence Boost for Skin With Black and White Ointment
An advertisement assures men and women with skin problems like pimples and rashes that confidence comes from clearing the skin using Black and White Ointment and Skin Soap. It promotes economy with larger sizes containing more product for the same price and notes availability at local dealers.
Overland to Compete With Chevrolet and Ford with New Car
Toledo Ohio June 19 A statement from Willys Overland Inc says a new four cylinder car is forthcoming to directly compete with Ford and Chevrolet An early July general announcement is expected and the car will follow European design for high speed low construction and greater fuel efficiency May earnings are seen around 2 5 million with all departments at capacity A Willis Knight production record was set in May with 416 Willis Knight 70 models built
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Toledo
Ohio
Willys-Overland
Lncc
Ford
Chevrolet
Willis-Knight
Proposed Amendment to Texas Constitution Article 7
A 1926 proposed constitutional amendment in Texas proposes to remove legislative authority to create special school districts and to fund public schools via new taxes including a per inhabitant poll tax and enhanced ad valorem taxes. It outlines district creation power, tax limits, and required ballot language for voters in November 1926. The governor is directed to issue proclamations and funds are appropriated for publication and election costs.
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State Board of Education
Texas
State of
Sir Aurel Stein Famed Archaeologist of Empire Era
Sir Aurel Stein, a renowned archaeologist, has identified Aormes on India's northwest frontier and led explorations in Chinese Turkestan. Born in Budapest in 1862, he later naturalized as English and headed Lahore Oriental College from 1888 to 1899, enriching British and Delhi museums with his finds. He is regarded as the leading authority in the debatable northern lands of the Indian empire.
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Sir Aurel Stein
Aormes
India
Alexander the Great
B.C
Budapest
Germany
England
Sir Aurel
Lahore Oriental College
Kashmir
India Educational Service
Chinese Turkestan
British Museum
Delhi Museum
Str Auvel
Prohibition-era Texas Amendment on National Guard in Office
Texas Proposing constitutional amendment to allow National Guard officers and enlisted personnel to hold public office. Joint Resolution No. 7 sets Sections 33 and 40 to permit dual roles and outlines ballot wording for November 1926 election, with governor issuing proclamation. Emma Grigsby Menharg approved March 18, 1926.
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Jonate
State of
Texas
Treasury
United States
National Guard of
National Guard Reserve
Officers Reserve Corps
National Guard
Organized Reserves
Justice of the Peace
Emma Grigsby Menharg
A Daily Lesson in History Highlights Key Dates
A digest of notable historical notes spanning 174 to 1924. Events include Detroit civil governance beginnings, Pavy’s birth and Greeley expedition death, Cy Warman’s birth, Pacific Coast Pioneers organization, 1894 Korea crisis, 1897 Washington women’s clubs convention, 1916 Bukovina control, and the Danish royal visit to London.
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Detroit
Octave
P. Pavy
New Orleans
Greeley
Cy Warman
Green
Mil
Society of Pacific Coast Pioneers
Virginia City
Korea
Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs
Olympia
Bukowina
Denmark
London
Texas Senate Joint Resolution No 9 Amends Article 16
The document proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish the Board of Prison Commissioners and place the Texas Prison System under direct Legislature supervision. It sets the November 38, 1926 general election date for voter choices and authorizes a $5,000 appropriation for publication and election costs.
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Senate
State of
Texas
Board of Prison Commisioners
Hrson
Legislaure
Constitutional amendment tax for county school lands in Texas
Senate Joint Resolution No 10 proposes amending Article 7 to tax all agriculture or grazing school lands owned by counties to the same extent as private lands. It sets a 1926 election date the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The Governor is to issue needed proclamations and publication.
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Senate
State of
Texas
Emma Grigsby Meharg
International and national events on a single day
Notes list numerous 20th century milestones and visits including Henry J. Clark’s birth anniversary, King Haakon VII completing 20 years on the throne, King George V and Queen Mary’s 15th coronation anniversary, the International Eucharistic Congress in Chicago, Swedish royals touring Detroit, French leaders Doumergue and Briand in London, Jessa W. Sweetser winning a golf title and a New York banquet, plus a Philadelphia up-reading contest tied to the American Federation of Organizations of the Hard of Hearing.
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Henry J. Clark
Haakon VII
Norway
George V
Queen Mary
Great Britain
Chicago
Crown Princess
Sweden
Detroit
Doumergue
Briand
French Republic
Laredo Port Seen as Gateway to Mexico in Trade Figures
Monthly customs records for the 23d Texas district show that Laredo handles more exports and imports than all other ports in the district combined. The data emphasize Laredo as the logical gateway between the United States and Mexico, with total valuation through Laredo exceeding other ports in the district.
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Texas
Laredo
Customs and Consular Services
United States
Mexico
Texas Customs District
Eagle
Brownsville
del Rio Tobe
Hidalgo
Corpus Christi
Rio Grande City
San Antonio
Neas Fort Worth
Etree
Eagle Pass
del Rio
Hidalgo CC
Citrus planting draws wide interest in Laredo fall season
Nurserymen report strong demand for citrus trees to be set in Laredo yards this fall. November plantings are favored for root establishment, with February cutoffs to finish by mid February. About 40 000 to 50 000 citrus trees are already in Laredo, with many bearing fruit next year after care and pruning. A preview of a future commercial citrus industry here hints at competition with California and Florida, alongside honey peaches and apricots. Local orders advised through Frank B Pratt and B R Tarver.
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Laredo
California
Florida
Frank 8. Pratt
B. R. Tarver
Move of offices to James Moore Building suites
Removal notice states offices have relocated from the Alexander building to suites 210 and 211 in the James Moore Building.
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Alexander Building
James Moore Bldg
Webb County Democratic Executive Committee Certifies July Primary Candidates
The Webb County Democratic Executive Committee met in the county courthouse to certify applications for July primaries. County officers have no opposition, with changes including Sam N. Johnson Jr for county attorney and Leopoldo Villegas for precinct justice of the peace in Laredo. Assessments to defray primary costs were levied on filing candidates, due Monday to appear on the ballot. a committee will prepare the official ballot for printing.
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Webb County
Justo S.penn
Hugh 8. Cluck
Sam N. Johnson, Jr
W. T. Neblett, Jr
Leopoldo Villegas
Justice of the Peace of
Artemas R. Roberts
Corpus Christi
Archer Parr
Duval County
Sid Hardin
Congress
John N. Garner
Terrell
Penn
P. P. Leyendecker
G. P. Farias
D. H. Sanchez
Democratic Party
Lantern Lecture by Honolulu Y M C A Secretary
Lloyd R. Killam secretary of the Nuuanu Y M C A Honolulu Hawaii will give a lantern lecture at the Baptist Church Wednesday evening at 8 oclock. Everyone is invited. Killam is well versed in the Hawaiian Islands and the lecture should interest all.
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Lloyd R. Killam
Nuuanu Y. M. GC. A
Honolulu
Hawaii
The
Baptist Church
Killam
Hawaiian Islands
Laredo Oilers Aim for Top in Gulf Coast League
The Laredo Oilers rise from the cellar to threaten the top spots in the Gulf Coast League as they prepare to face Victoria Rosebuds and Corpus Christi this week. Under manager Newberry and president Coblentz the club seeks a first-half finish and a strong second half with home crowds urged to attend.
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Laredo Oilers
Beeville
Laredo
Corpus
Victoria
Oilers
Kingsville
Newberry
Coblentz
Seahawks
Corpus Christ
Victoria Rosebuds
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