Second Philippine mission sails to win independence
The Philippines prepares a second delegation to the United States to press for immediate independence and closer ties. Manuel L Quezon leads the team with Speaker Osmena. both figures and the Nacionalista party have long backed independence while praising U S intentions and the shared history of governance.
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United States
War Department
Manila
Philippines
Manuel L. Quezon
Philippine Senate
America
United
States
Quezon
Sem
Philippine House of Representatives
Council of State
Nacionalista Party
Osmena
Islands
Senate
Rizal
National Movement For Independence
Filipi
Osmenia
Sale offers 1 can for 50 cents and 2 cans for five
A brief sale note lists pricing for canned goods with a standard price of 50 cents per can and a deal of two cans for five dollars or five shillings, indicating bulk discount.
Texas Tax Board Lowers Total Year Rate to 62c
Austin July 19 The state automatic tax board fixed this year’s total tax rate at 62c, down 13c from last year’s 75c. The 22c ad valorem rate for city and county taxes drops about 40 percent while school and Confederate pensions remain at 35c. Governor Hobby lauds the treasury’s strength and cites $4,000,000 for schooling, $2,000,000 for rural schools, and $1,000,000 for higher education as key appropriations increasing teacher pay and educational standards.
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Austin
Texas
State Automatic Tax Board
Tax Board
Hobby
Subscription Payments Thank Readers From Moulton Area
The Eagle expresses thanks to readers who paid subscriptions since the last report. Names include Guenther Hospital Moulton M Picha Charlea Beran Anderle August Linbruegger Shiner C L Stavivoba Hallettaville Vlavk Obarek William Pesek Weury Weser Mallettaville Jobo Meyer Jobo V Haviik Rosebud Frank Osbl Flatoota Jo Holl Platonia Gen Schneider Ludwig Janseen Joln Mikulik of Moulton and nearby areas.
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Eagle
Guenther Hospital
Moulton
M. Picha
Charlea
Weury Weser
Mallettaville
Jobo Meyer
Miatoura
Jobo
Texas Delegation Shifts on Bryan Prohibition Plan
Texas Democrats at the national convention initially backed prohibition but balked when William Jennings Bryan advocated a prohibition law enforcement proposal. The scene shows tensions over enforcement and party stance amid Bryan's influence.
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Texas
San Francisco
William Jenologs Bryan
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