Oklahoma Lost River Bed Claim In Supreme Court Ruling
The U S Supreme Court held the Red River non navigable and the federal government owns the south half of the stream within the receivership area. Oklahoma retains riparian rights only to lands touching the river and the state holds no bed title aside from public lands. Texas remains a separate issue on the south bank line.
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Washington
Red River
United States Supreme Court
State of
Oklahoma
Texas
Justice Vandervanter
Red
Arkansas
Texas railroads authorized to issue bonds by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the New Orleans Texas and Mexico to issue 991000 dollars in 6 percent first mortgage bonds to fund its treasury. The Midland Valley Texas line was allowed to issue 541000 dollars in 6 percent bonds to reimburse expenditures already made.
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Washington
New Orleans
Texas & Mexico
Interstate Commerce Commission
Midland Valley Railroad
Texas
Rate Case Set in Washington for June Hearing
Interstate Commerce Commission schedules a June 7 hearing in Little Rock on higher Rus ton to Louisiana and Texas rates, suspended previously by the commission.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Little Rock
Ruston
Louisiana
Texas
Bremen envoy Wiedfeldt sails to United States
Dr Otto L Wiedfeldt the new German ambassador to the United States sailed for New York on the steamship America. The voyage marks the start of his diplomatic posting and follows news of the expanding transatlantic ties between Berlin and Washington.
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Bremen
Otto L. Wiedfeldt
United States
New York
America
House Passes Road Law Amendments
Washington report that the house approved amendments to the federal aid road law, adding 65 million dollars for the 1924 fiscal year ending June 30 and 75 million for the year ending 1924. It delays Section 25’s county unit provision for five years from November 9, 1921, affecting states like Texas that use county units and would require constitutional changes. Federal participation in road construction for 1923 may not exceed 12,500 dollars and must stay below 1,000 dollars per mile thereafter.
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Washington
House
Texas
Potash Discovery Reported in Reagan County Texas
The United States Geological Survey announces a notable potash find in Reagan County Texas from Santa Rita No 1 well. Drill cuttings show 2.46 to 5.63 percent K2O with depth and soluble salts up to 10.78 percent, indicating rich formations in the Southwest corner of Reagan County.
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Washington
Texas
United States Geological Survey
Epartment
Interior
Santa Rita No 1
Texan Oil and Land Company
Reagan County
Tex
Wheat Association for Six States Is Formed
The Southwestern Wheat Improvement Association was formed Tuesday in Missouri by milling companies railroads and business interests from Missouri Kansas Nebraska Colorado Oklahoma and Texas. Harry G Randall of Midland Flour Milling Company Kansas was named chairman of the executive committee directing the new body.
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Kansas City
Southwestern Wheat Improvement Association
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Oklahoma
Texas
Southwest
Harry G. Randall
Midland Flour Milling Company
England Re-elected President of Texas Federation of Railway Clerks
J Louie England of Dallas was re-elected president at the Texas Federation of Railway Clerks state convention held at the Texas Hotel. Officers named include E D Walters Temple and R E Davis Dallas as vice presidents, A E Orr Fort Worth as vice president, and Mrs E J Glover Fort Worth re-elected secretary treasurer. San Antonio chosen as 1923 meeting site.
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Fort Worth
Tex
J. Louie England
Dallas
Texas Federation of Railway Clerks
Texas
E D. Walters
Temple
R. E. Davis
A. E. Orr
E. J. Glover
San Antonio
Texas charters show strong April growth in capital stock
Figures from the secretary of state report an April capital stock total of 27,019,940 for Texas corporations. Amendments increased capital by 3,594,000 while reductions totaled 520,250, yielding a net gain of 3,073,750. Over 150 new private business charters were granted, led by five large building and loan firms. non profit institutions and farm co operatives also formed, signaling robust private enterprise expansion.
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Austin
Tex
Secretary of State
Texas
Farm Bureau Co-Operative
General Wu Takes Control in Peking After Chang Defeat
General Wu Pei Fu’s forces seize Pekin after the disarming of Chang Tso Lin’s guard. President Hsu Shih Chang may stay until October 1923, with a cabinet reorganization and Wu planning a constitutional convention to unite North and South China.
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Pekin
Chang Tso Lin
Wu Set Fu
Chang
Hsu Shih Chang
Liang Shih Yi
Tien Tsin
Chow Tsu Chi
China
Shantung
Sun Yat Sen
Canton
Philippine Bonded Debt Bill Advances to Senate
The House passed a bill authorizing the Philippine government to raise bonded indebtedness from about 30 million dollars to 75 million dollars, increasing the limit to ten percent, and sent the measure to the Senate for approval.
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Senate
Washington
House
Garrett Denied New Trial In Carter County Official Misconduct Case
Ardmore Oklahoma Buck Garrett former Carter County sheriff had a motion for a new trial overruled in district court on Friday. The case involves charges of official misconduct and his removal from office.
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Ardmore
Okla
Buck Garrett
Carter County
Aransas Pass First Cucumbers of Season Shipped
Aransas Pass Texas Tedford Brothers and Mills ship the season’s first cucumber car. Earlier light shipments move by express. Prospects are bright for a large cucumber and tomato crop.
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Aransas Pass
Tex
Tedford Brothers & Mills
Harding Orders Transfer of 57 Public Health Hospitals
President Harding signs an order transferring fifty seven Public Health Service hospitals now treating former servicemen to the Veterans Bureau. The move centralizes care for discharged veterans in new administrative arrangement.
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Washington
Veterans’ Bureau
Public Health Service
Harding
Texas Postmasters Nominees Sent to Senate
The Texas postmaster nominations forwarded to the Senate include William F. Hoffman Carroll Iton Sidney B. Smith and German.
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Washington
Texas
Senate
William F. Hoffman
Carroll Iton
Sidney B. Smith
Justice Clement Dies in Vancouver Supreme Court
Justice Clement of the supreme court of British Columbia died suddenly Thursday in Vancouver.
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Justice Clement
Vancouver
B. C
Clement
Supreme Court of
British Columbia
Texas Postmasters Nominated in Senate List
Texas postmaster nominations sent to the senate include Nora H. Kelly of Lockhart John F. Davis of Montgomery and Robert W. Crossey of Sour Lake for Friday action.
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Washington
Texas
Senate
Nora H. Kelly
Lockhart
John F. Davis
Montgomery
Robert W. Crossey
Sour Lake
Marines Land In China To Protect American Interests
The American cruiser Huron landed 150 marines at Taku near Tsintsin to safeguard U S interests in the region. The detachment carries machine guns.
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Washington
Huron
Taku
China
Tsintsin
Some People Are Too Good to Be Interesting
A brief quip reflecting on individuals who defy being labeled as merely interesting, suggesting exceptional character or deeds that surpass simple intrigue.
Allen's Foot-Ease helps feet with sores and bunions
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic foot powder to relieve sting from corns bunions and aching feet. It notes 1 600 000 pounds of powder used by the Army and Navy during the war and closes with a prompt about interest in people.
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Allen
Shave With Cuticura Soap Ad Claims Double Razor Efficiency
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for shaving and daily use. It promises doubled razor efficiency and skin cleanliness with no mug residue, slimy soap, germs, or irritation even when shaved twice daily. It positions the soap as a single solution for shaving bathing and shampooing.
Governor McCray Helps Boy Swap Seats on Interurban
During a trip to the Pen reformatory site, Governor McCray asked a Fortville boy to swap seats so they could keep talking. The boy later boasted to his father that he had spoken with the governor, who discreetly rearranged seats for a smoother conversation.
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McCray
Fortville
Indianapolis News
Peculiar Medieval Toothache Remedy Recorded
People of the Middle Ages believed the best remedy for an aching tooth was a serpent's skin steeped in vinegar applied to the tooth. This odd precaution reflects historic folk practices and superstitions surrounding dental pain.
A mark of respect in the United States
A brief note explains the tradition of the dollar sign as a symbol of respect in American culture. The piece outlines how the term dollar is used in various contexts and its historical associations with national identity.
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United States
All These Provoke Smiles in Humorous Publication
A Life magazine humor piece catalogs types of ladies who amuse the writer. It lists examples from punctuality to fashion, fortune telling, welfare talk, relativity, and scandals, including a group of Columbus, Ohio ladies returning from Paris.
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Columbus
Paris
Montague Flags Gap Between Sports and Politics Knowledge
A quotation from James J. Montague notes educators once blamed students for knowing too much about sports and now see sports ignorance as evidence they do not keep up with current affairs.
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Times
James J. Montague
Funny Actions Reflect Lapses in Sense of Humor
A light observation notes that some people's odd behavior stems from a missing sense of humor. It suggests humor can ease social friction and improve interactions.
Balloons Burst as Accidental Incident Becomes Scapegoat Tale
A young woman artist recalls walking on Fourteenth Street when a rubber balloon inflated beyond its limit exploded near a baby carriage. The mother blamed the passerby, calling it a mean trick, as the artist claimed she was merely another victim of circumstantial evidence.
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Fourteenth Street
Baltimore American
Irate Shopper Confronts Misleading Washable Color Claim
An irate shopper returns an unsatisfactory purchase and claims the colors ran after washing. A counter clerk responds by asking if stationary tubs were used.
Art Appreciation Sees People Praise Technique Over Flaws
The public applauds art for its overall impact rather than dwelling on technical flaws. Admirers value expression and effect, deeming mastery in conveying meaning more important than perfect execution.
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Texas Railroads
Wheat Association For
Texas Federation of Clerks
Garrett
Texas Postmasters
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers Tebaces Co
Chesterfield Igarette
Indiana
R. Brown
Mr. Brown
Old Brown
Brown
Postumereal Company, Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
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