Lawmakers at State Capitol Debate 1921-22 and 1922-23
The Texas legislature passed a Kerrville Hospital lease bill for the federal government and approved a San Antonio law library funding measure. It also advanced a Corsicana orphans home school building appropriation, approved a Houston Ship Channel transfer, and printed the Witt-Willis anti-technicality bill for consideration. Governor Neff signed the judiciary appropriation bill totaling 2.95 million for two years, with talk of a possible second special session.
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Senate
Kerrville Hospital
Hertzberg
San Antonio
Commissioners Court
Bexar
House
Houston
City of
Harris County Navigation District
Viva Voce
Neff
of State
Judiciary
Page
Senate approves rural school aid and pink boll worm measures
The Senate passed the rural school aid bill by Senator Floyd allocating 1 million dollars yearly for two years. It also approved the pink boll worm bill by Senator Darwin creating a five man commission to fight the pest, with farmers growing cotton further restricted. A broad program to reduce departmental appropriations was advanced by the People's Club caucus, aiming to cut salaries and maintenance across departments. The Kerrville Hospital for ex-soldiers lease to the U.S. government was debated, and the House passed Bills to eliminate the markets and warehouse department, placing duties under the agriculture commissioner.
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Senate
Floyd
Darwin
People's Club
House Caucus
Kerrville
House
Rogers and Baugh
United States
Weatchler Johnson
Markets and Warehouse Department
Commissioner of Agriculture
Dorough
National Guard
Madrid cabinet set to resign after royal consultation
The Spanish cabinet will resign on Thursday after King Alfonso consulted with liberal leader Santiago Alba Allende Salazar, according to a state-made Wednesday night report.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Santiago Alba
Allende Salazar
Former S. P. Clerk Dies in Texas
K. R. Housing er, a former clerk in the Southern Pacific railroad yards at Galveston, died here Friday night. The body was sent to Galveston for burial.
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S. P
San Antonio
Tex
K. R. Housinger
Southern Pacific Railroad
Galveston
Legislature Passes Broad Budget and Public Health Measures
The session moved through multiple committees approving budget appropriations for state departments, penal and public health reforms, and public utilities. Key actions include raising tick eradication funding, extending school land payments, shaping prison oversight, and authorizing federal aid for vocational education while signaling no second called session.
Angleton Experimental Station Secures Permanent Status
Judge C D Jessup W H Nichols and Judge J S Jackson returned from Austin where they secured an appropriation to make the Angleton experimental station permanent.
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Angleton
Tex
C. D. Jessup
W. H. Nichols
J. S. Jackson
Austin
17000 Alleged Draft Evaders Named in Congressional Record
The War Department published over 17 000 names of alleged draft evaders in the Congressional Record between June 6 and July 4. This listing includes individuals reportedly avoiding conscription during wartime.
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Washington
War Department
Congressional Record
Texas Senators Push Bills On Schools, Lands And Prisons
Senator Burkett proposes a state warehouse system. Senator Murphy seeks independent La Porte school district. Davidson wants unsurveyed school lands opened for mineral development. Richards aims to curb spring fishing with penalties. Williams moves to remove prison commissioners via suit in Walker County courts.
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Senate Committee On Penitentiaries
Williams
Travis County
Walker County
Murphy
Harris County
la Porte
Davidson
Wise County
District Court
Quezon Calls for Philippine Independence with U S Privileges
Manuel Quezon, president of the Philippine Senate, urged independence for the Philippine Islands modeled on Cuba's status, with full privileges for American capital. He arrived in Seattle from Manila en route to Washington, D C.
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Seattle
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Manuel Quezon
Philippine Senate
Manila
Washington, D. C
In No Hurry Slang Becomes Part of Language
A commentator argues that slang eventually migrates into everyday speech, noting patience in language change and the long arc of adoption. The remark frames slang as a natural, evolving element within culture.
Neff Submits Thirteen New Local Subjects in Texas
Governor Neff, despite pledging no new legislation in the special session, sent thirteen local measures. Proposals include easing San Antonio financial disputes, repealing the election method for county superintendents, and establishing trustees for various school districts.
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Austin
Texas
San Antonio
San Antonio Independent
Ranger
Chillicothe
Fannin County
Soudon
Forney
Cooper
Forty-Seventh Judicial
Lodge
Hill County
Man Surrenders in Taxi Driver's Death Case
Ladonia Texas Joe Hall missing since the killing of Bob James Honey Grove service car driver surrendered to a farmer south of Ladonia He was brought to Ladonia and made a statement about James death Hall was later taken to Bonham James body found in his car four miles from Ladonia near Bugrussel last week Head beaten with a hammer Two men have already been detained in connection with the case
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Ladonia
Texas
Joe Hall
Bob James
Hall
James
Bonham
Bugrussel
Janitor seeks custody of Austrian bride in habeas corpus case
Chicago report: Joseph Beighmann, a janitor, files court action to gain possession of Theresia Brinkler, a 24 year old she has been cared for under church league protection as a picture bride. He says he came from Austria fifteen years ago and arranged the match through his Vienna-based brother. He claims she refused to marry him after arriving in the United States.
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Chicago
Joseph Beighmann
Theresia Brinkler
Church League
Beighmann
Austria
Miss Brinkler
Vienna
United States
Berghmann
Money tightness is a state of mind says Louisville man
A Louisville man argues that money tightness is only a mental state. He contends that when people think they are broke, they effectively are.
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Louisville
Venus joke at Hughenden with Dizzy in bedroom
Diazy's Venus as Sir William Harcourt visits Lord Disraeli at Hughenden. They show him household goods while admiring an Italian Venus. Lady Beaconsfield quips that Dizzy has a Venus in his bedroom. Harcourt bows to her with a smile in London Mall.
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Venus
Sir William Harcourt
Lord Disraeli
Hughenden
Sir William
Dizzy
Beaconsfield
London Mall
Junior’s table habit and a forgotten wash
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls Junior who often came to the table with a dirty face and was sent away to wash. One day his mother nearly lost patience, and Junior explains he once was forgotten, prompting the remembered lapse.
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Junior
Chicago Tribune
Vacher Balm Advertises Sunburn Relief
For sunburn or soreness apply Vacher Balm. It relieves at once. If no agent where you live, write to BE. W. Vacher, Inc., New Orleans, La.
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W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Rex Beach Sheds Novelist Role for Lucrative Screenwork
Rex Beach, now a Hollywood scenario writer, notes the boom in quick scripts bringing high pay. He recalls an English poet who mocked the industry after receiving nine of his submitted scripts back from Star Film Corporation in one week.
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Rex Beach
Hollywood
Mr. Beach
Star Film Corporation
Dinner in Blank's Honor Surprises with Serious Tone
The account notes a dinner honoring Blank where observers were struck by the absence of frivolous jokes about his baldness. Speakers focused on merit and respect, steering clear of lightweight jests.
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Blank
Eccentric Lawmaker Sparks Laughs With Travel Jest
A Brooklyn Eagle item notes a lawmaker famed for odd acts on a voyage to bomb tests off Virginia Capes. He examined a range finder on a ship, misused a telescope, condemned naval purchases, and shocked colleagues by traveling light with no baggage, joking they’d be gone four days.
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Virginia Capes
Lona
Brooklyn Eagle
Clergyman Endorses Women’s Higher Education on Campus
In a college for girls during commencement a reverend praised higher education for women for refinement and culture. A nurse graduate dashed across the campus waving her diploma and shouting a playful exclamation.
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Miss R
Boston Transcript
Cadger and Pstunge Share Touching Hard-Luck Tale
Cadger tells a piti ful hard luck story as Mr Goodsole notes the tale's moving nature. Mr Pstunge agrees it is touching, reflecting a quiet exchange about hardship.
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