Chinese troops accused of selling ammunition to bandits
Report from state department advisories alleges Chinese government troops in pursuit of bandits have not been paid for 18 months and are selling ammunition to the gangs to replenish pockets. Foreign diplomats push for release of hostages amid demands for concessions by Peking officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Tsao Chwane
Shangtung
Wu Yu Lin
Income Tax Bill Reported in Texas Legislature
In Austin on May 19 the Dinkle income tax bill was reported favorably by the house revenue committee. Exemptions are limited to state ad valorem taxes and intangible assets with gross receipts only deductible as an expense item. Also in Austin a suit by independent refiners to challenge the new gasoline tax act will be filed in Travis County district court next week. A bill to cut reclamation and flood control funding from six hundred thousand to one hundred eighty eight thousand was introduced. There was no senate session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
House Revenue Committee
Travis County District
Frisco Denied Permission to Acquire I and GN Railway
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to authorize the St Louis and San Francisco railway to take control of the International and Great Northern in Texas. The ruling noted public interest concerns and suggested consolidation plans favor grouping the L and GN with Missouri Pacific. Frisco would have held 75,000 shares and issued 2 million dollars in notes. I and GN runs 1159 miles from Loneview to Laredo and Fort Worth to Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
St. Louis and
San Francisco Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
International and Great Northern Railroad
Texas
Frisco
Missouri Pacific
International
Great Northern
Loneview
Laredo
Fort Worth
Houston
Immigrants Seek Entry After Halifax Arrival
Halifax reports 399 Scottish immigrants aboard the Cameronia barred by U S quota law try to cross the border into the United States. Washington grants special permission for entry for the same group, allowing examination by immigration authorities at the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Halifax
N. S
United States
Cameronia
Washington
United Kingdom
Husband
English pro Jolly defeats Hagen for British Open crown
English professional Jolly defeated Walter Hagen the American holder of the British Open golf championship two up in the final of the professional tournament today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Leeds
Eng
Jolly
Walter Hagen
Death toll rises to 24 from Mitchell county tornado
Abilene Texas May 19 the death toll from the Mitchell county tornado increased to 24 with the death in Colorado of Henry Graham 21 a farmer living four miles south of Westbrook. Farmers not affected by the storm are being rounded up to lend two or three days to replant destroyed crops.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Texas
Mitchell County
Colorado
Henry Graham
Westbrook
Bombing Aims to Hinder Mexican American Talks
President Obregon attributed yesterday's bombing of the Mexican attorney’s office in the building housing the American consulate general to disrupt government recognition talks with the United States. Police and federal agents found no arrest warrant within 24 hours of investigation. An anonymous warning urged American members of the recognition commission to leave Mexico within 72 hours. Security around the American embassy, consulate, and conference building has been tightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Obregon
United States
Federal
Secret Service
Charles Warren
John Barton Payne
Recognition Comission
Mexico
Waved pistol warrants issued after Atlanta party
Warrants charging carrying concealed weapons shooting and liquor possession were sworn out in Atlanta after a May 16 party at a Little Rock versus Athens game. Elberfald Witherfild manager of Little Rock club and others were implicated. Witnesses Banks and Wilson filed the warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Caia’ Witherfild
Little Hock
Little Rock
Athiuta
W. L. Banks
J. C. Wilson
Elberfald
Sh 7
Ward
Sid
Pace
Eld
Miss Ward
Street Floods Subside After Unprecedented Rainfall
Beaumont Texas reports a record rainfall of 13.44 inches causing about 100000 in city losses and up to 500000 in total damages across streets stores and basements as streets dry out after the deluge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Beaumont
Pexas
Americans Retain Walker Cup In Scotland Victory
At St. Andrews Scotland on May 19 the American amateur golf team defeated Britain six matches to five with one halved to retain the Walker Cup. George V Retan of Houston Texas beat W W Mackenzie of Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Andrew's
Scotland
George V. Retan
Houston
Texas
W. W. Mackenzie
Interstate Commission Finds North Pacific Forest Rates Unreasonable
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled today that railroad rates on forest products from North Pacific coast points to the Southwest including Texas are unreasonable compared with California and Northern Idaho Western Montana rates. A complete readjustment was ordered effective August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Pacific Coast
Southwest
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
California
Idaho
Montana
Bolshevik Leaders Attacked by Socialist Meeting
Abraham Cahan, editor of the Jewish daily Porward, denounced Nicolai Lenin as morally and physically defective and called Leon Trotzky a great bombastic windbag during the Socialist party convention in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Nicolai Lenin
Soviet
Russia
Abraham Cahan
Porward
Socialist Party Today
Leon Trotzky
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C. Richter
Hidalgo ST
J.C. Twiss
Senate
Hagen
Warren
Payne
Kid Elberfeld
M. Alexander
Sam W. Brown
M. W. Brennan
A.L. Vidaurri
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Laredo National Bank
Laredo, Texas
Rresoa
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Konda
Honda
Federal Reserve
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