Mayfield Seat Challenge Alleges Klan Ties in Texas Race
George E. Peddy files a senate contest against Farle B. Mayfield alleging legal and illegal expenditures, ballot fraud, and Klan influence. He seeks a recount and, if Mayfield stands, barred seating. The complaint accuses Klan tactics, bribery, and misuse of official power in Texas political contests.
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Mayfield
Mr. Peddy
Senate
Mgr. Mayfield
Brute Porce
Texas
Ku Klux Klan
Corsicana
Railroad Commission of Texas
Peddy
Oklahoma bill bans Darwinian theory from state school curriculums
The Oklahoma House adopted an amendment to a free text book bill restricting evolution by barring the Darwinian theory from public school curricula. The measure, approved with a $2,250,000 appropriation, allows only teachings aligned with the Holy Bible and requires libraries for alternative research. The bill proceeds to the Senate.
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Senate
Citizens Move for Court House Plans in C. of C. Meeting
A Wednesday Chamber of Commerce gathering on Ouachita parish court house and jail plans drew broad sentiment in Monroe and beyond. Speakers urged funding via taxes or excess revenue, noting Ouachita should build the finest court house without heavy tax burden and that fair distribution is key to voter support. The talk referenced a defeated bond issue and the need to convince rural residents they share in this project. Continues on page three.
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Chamber of Confercce
Special Police Jury
Monroe
Allan
Ouachita Parish
Sholars
Brown
T. O. Brown
Parish
Court House End
Scholars
Nationwide raids target counterfeit ring in major cities
Secret service agents arrest 64 alleged counterfeiters in Metropolitan district with 21 held in bail. raids extend to Chicago Detroit San Francisco and other large cities as officers dismantle a three‑country operation with printers engravers and eight distributing offices identified including a location near police HQ.
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Chicago
Detroit
San Francisco
Secret Service
Newark
N. J
Greenwich Village
Kroam Street
Joseph A. Palma
Highlands
Palma
Senate Opponents Readied to Fight Harding Shipping Bill
Senate opponents prepared for a fourth straight day of filibuster against the Administration shipping bill. New talks opened over moving to vote on the Jones motion while leaders aim to thwart further delay and push the measure forward after March 4.
French deny plan to reopen talks with Soviet Russia
Paris Feb 22 The French foreign office flatly denied that the cabinet had decided to reopen negotiations with Soviet Russia as claimed by the Echo National.
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Uy Assalated Pres
Paris
Russia
Echo National
Nation Pays Tribute to Memory of Father of his Country Today
Washington observes Washingtons birthday with federal activities paused and ceremonies at the monument. Secretary Weeks and dignitaries lay wreaths while Senator Shortridge of California addresses DAR leaders at Continental Memorial Hall. Prohibition Commissioner Haynes urges patience and cooperation to enforce laws and uphold the nation inspired by George Washington.
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Washington
Senate
House
Weeks
Shortridge
California
Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Memorial Hall
Haynes
George Washington
America
Eople
Maneuvers in Weevil War Begin in Atlanta
Government actions and allied measures in Atlanta signal start of a coordinated Weevil War effort. Officials from multiple departments announce mobilization and policy steps aimed at curbing weevil spread and protecting crops.
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Atlanta
National boll weevil campaign organized to fight pest
A nationwide group to aid extermination of the cotton boll weevil formed at the latest national conference in Atlanta. The independent campaign, incorporated in Tennessee, gathers federal state and private support with Hutchison as president and Dr. Miller Reese Hutchison as managing director.
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Atlanta
Tennessee
Hutchison
Miller Reese Hutchison
New York
Cam
Public warned against trading two notes endorsed by Rayner Auto Co
Two $50 notes issued by A B Bertrand and endorsed by Rayner Auto Co are warned against trading or buying. Public urged to return any found notes to Rayner Auto Co for reward.
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A. B. Bertrand
Y Rayner Auto Co
Rayner Auto Co
Washington Enlists in Senators Shipping Bill Battle
Washington, Feb 22. George Washington was unintentionally enlisted in the filibuster against the administration shipping bill as Senate leaders moved to take up the measure amid ongoing conference reports on two appropriation bills. Senator Glass of Virginia read Washington's farewell address, occupying the first three quarters of an hour and giving opponents a chance to plan further tactics.
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Senate
Army and District of Columbia
Jones
Republican
Washington
Cneurch
Cape Cod
Associated Press
George Washington
Glass
Virginia
Bank robbery case linked to missing Joseph B Marello
Authorities search for Joseph B Marello alias Joseph B R, linked to the February 32 disappearance of 213000 in bonds and securities from First National Bank of Warren. Frank L Taylor leads the bank as investigators pursue a suspect believed headed to South America.
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Tves Warren
Mage
Frank L. Taylor
First National Bank
Warres
Ciicoga
Ocal
Joseph B. Marello
Marcino
South America
Joseph BR. Bita
California
Mocharivs
Ya Cerchants Bank
Secretary Watkins Letters May Shape Cotton Group HQ Choice
H. Watkins, secretary of the Valley Farm Bureau, urges manager Harry F. Kapp to back Baton Rouge as the headquarters for the Louisiana Cotton Growers Marketing Association. He argues Shreveport is outside the belt and would foster dissension, while noting directors voted for Baton Rouge and a March meeting will decide.
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Louisiana “Cotton Growers ” Marketing Association
Quuerbes
Tion
Shreveport
Harry F. Kapp
Misiana Farm Bureau Federation
H. Watkins
Valley Farm Bureau
Baton Rouge
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Farle B. Mayfield
George E. Peddy
Mr. Mayfield
Ka Klex Klan
Klan
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Solons
Hudson
A. H. Green
Central Bank Building
Leo F. Terzla
Swayze
Armour’s Star
Cudaby
Puritan
DeSiard St
P. A. Poag
AID OF Washington
Senators
Dragnet
Joseph B. Marcino
Stinurd
Balance Monthly
Milner Motor Co
NTE
Watkins
Kapp
Weaks Supply Co
Genasco
THE
American Legion Dance
Elks Club
Bt: Lat Company
E. G. Courtney
Street Ry. Ca
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