Texas House Passes Waters Pierce and Highway Bills
The Texas House moved final passage on the Waters-Pierce bill and the Tillotson Bland highway commission measure after debates. Other actions included emergency appropriations and judiciary salary increases, with Senate approval of several bills and resolutions on reclamation districts and university regents scrutiny.
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Highway Commission
Austin
Tex
Tillotson-Bland Highway Commission
House
Robertson
Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Court of Civil Appeals
Senate
House Proceedings Report Tipping and Tick Bills
Monday's session saw a bill to prevent tipping introduced while Priday prepared for special consideration of the tick eradication bill. The military committee finished the annual appropriation bill totaling 260 million dollars. A heated clash over the county school superintendent bill ended with the KIM killed. The morning session focused on the school bill allocating 2000 dollars to county schools.
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Austin
Tex
House
Thomason
Nacogdoches
County Board of Trustees
Priday
Kim
Still Hopes for Peace President Wilson Seeks Criticism Free Policy
President Wilson aims for a fully justified course under the laws of nations, promising protection of German rights in the United States and urging Americans to avoid actions that could push toward war. He weighs neutrals’ role and moves to empower shipbuilding takeovers while regulating armed trade. A German submarine sank the Hyu statue liner after stopping and boarding.
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Washington
United States
World Court of Public Opinion
Germany
Wilson
Navy Department
Daniels
Baker
America
Enson
New York
Hyusatonic
Ie c Ails-veas
London
Not to Seize German Boats
Washington reports say the government has no plan to seize German freight or passenger ships in American ports. Authorities would guard property and navigation but seizing ships in harbor would be hostile to Germany.
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Washington
Germany
Washington minister claims US can feed itself
Secretary Houston told the cabinet that agriculture data show the United States can be self sufficient regardless of global disruption. He said there is no danger of the country losing its food supply unlike many European belligerents.
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Washington
Houston
Department of Agriculture
United States
Fifteen Vessels Sunk In One Day By Submarine War
German submarine warfare appears more intense as Tuesday reports say underwater boats likely sank fifteen more ships totaling 46,763 tons. Eight vessels are confirmed sunk and the rest are believed lost with two reported torpedoed status.
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London
Germany
Engine damage on liner Saxonia leads to detention
In Seattle, examination of the Hamburg American liner Saxonia reveals a hole in a high pressure cylinder and broken engine parts from wrecking. The crew was removed to the immigration detention station Monday after the wreckers’ noise drew police attention.
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Seattle
Wash
Saxonia
Ten thousand Pershing troops return from Mexico
Ten thousand seasoned soldiers of General John J. Pershing's punitive expedition parade into the United States at Columbus New Mexico after more than ten months abroad. Refugees still encamped near Columbus require Civil and Red Cross aid while 22 Villa bandits in prison face murder charges. National Guard may stay on border as regulars head to the coast.
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Columbus
N. M
John J. Pershing
United States
Palomas Lakes
Mexico
American Red Cross
New Mexico
Eagle Pass
Texas
Fifth Maryland Infantry
National Guard
More Good Fire Records in Texas Report
The state fire insurance commission announced credits for good fire records across several Texas cities including Alvin Bastrop Beeville Childress El Paso Groesbeck Hereford Kerrville Marlin Mercedes Nocona Plano San Antonio Somerville Wichita Falls Winters along with loss ratios and credit percentages for each locality. The data lists varied loss ratios and credits typically at 15 percent with some at 6 or 9 percent.
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Austin
Tex
State Fire Insurance Commission
Alvin
Bastrop
Beeville
Childress
el Paso
Groesbeck
Hereford
Kerrville
Marlin
Mercedes
Nocona
Plano
San Antonio
Somerville
Wichita Falls
Winters
Waco-Beaumont Railroad Board Formed At Meeting
At a Saturday gathering of committees from the Waco and Beaumont chambers of commerce the permanent organization for the board of control of the proposed railroad was formed. C. R. Walden of Beaumont was elected president with Abe Gross of Waco as vice president and William Saenger of Beaumont as secretary. W. W. Crawford of Waco was named assistant secretary and E. W. Marshall of Waco as treasurer.
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Waco
Tex
Waco and Beaumont Chambers of Commerce
Board of Control
Waco-Beaumont
C. R. Walden
Beaumont
Abe Gross
William Saenger
Béaumont
W. W. Crawford
E. W. Marshall
Former Harris tax collector gets conditional pardon
Karl L. Druesedow, ex Harris county tax collector, who pled guilty in Bell county district court on January 17 to misappropriation of public funds and received a two year penitentiary sentence, was granted a conditional pardon by Governor Ferguson on Wednesday.
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Austin
Tex
Karl L. Druesedow
Harris County
Bell County
Ferguson
Dr John Pickering Dies Near Zavala at (Houston's San Jacinto survivor)
Zavala Texas report: Dr John Pickering died Monday near Zavala. He had drawn a pension as a member of Houston's army at San Jacinto for years and was likely the last survivor of that historic struggle. Born January 18, 1818.
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Zavala
Tex
John Pickering
Pickering
Houston
San Jacinto
Laredo Onions Safe After Severe Freeze Disrupts District
Laredo Texas reports a deep freeze causing widespread damage except Bermuda onions. In Austin the Buy It Made In Texas Association selects Wichita Falls for its next annual meeting on June 1 with the board of directors confirming the site.
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Wichita Falls
Austin
Tex
Texas Industrial Accident Board reports January accidents
January report shows 4 213 accidents in Texas, raising fiscal year total since Sept 1 1916 to 20 007. The monthly figures come from the Texas Industrial Accident Board, issued Tuesday.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Texas Industrial Accident Board
Oklahoma Hospital Unit Leaves San Benito for Fort Sill
Oklahoma Field Hospital No. 1 departed San Benito on Saturday with comrades cheering as the unit heads to Fort Sill for muster out.
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Oklahoma
San Benito
Tex
Oklahoma Field Hospital No. 1
Fort Sill
Okla
Oil Well Brings 3500 Barrels Daily at Sour Lake No. 287
A new oil well producing 3,500 barrels per day was completed at Sour Lake Texas on property owned by the Producers Company. The well, labeled No. 287, reached a depth of 2,600 feet on Tuesday.
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Sour Lake
Houston
Tex
Birth Control Advocate Pardoned on Blackwell Island
Mrs. Ethel Byrne, who was serving a 30 day sentence on Blackwell's Island for spreading birth control propaganda, received a pardon on Friday.
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New York
Ethel Byrne
Blackwell's Island
Glossy Hair Promise with Danderine Ad
An old advertisement touts Danderine for dandruff removal and hair regrowth. It claims immediate improvement in scalp health and hair appearance, promising lighter, fluffy waves and lasting beauty after weeks of use. The ad urges readers to try a 25 cent bottle from any store.
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Knowlton
Adv
Blighted Affections and Alimony Quip
A playful exchange mocks a case where a woman is described as self absorbed and a judge jokes that if her case comes up she should receive alimony at sight. The banter reflects court room banter and social attitudes.
Dr Peery's Dead Shot claims all worm expulsion
The ad promotes Dr Peery's Dead Shot as a remedy that expels worms and tapeworms while cleansing mucus that houses them and toning digestion. One dose is claimed sufficient.
Lightening the Burden Prohibition Debate Gaffe
In a humorous exchange, Uncle BHI Bottletop asks if prohibition is wise amid high food costs. He replies yes but questions whether curbing both hunger and thirst is sensible, reflecting wartime austerity tensions.
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Uncle Bhi
Self-Admiration Hurts Truthfulness in Men
A brief reflection notes that self-admiration leads a man to stretch the truth and distort facts. It highlights the danger of vanity guiding judgment and the value of modest, honest conduct.
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