Federal report on gasoline to Congress aims to probe prices
A federal inquiry into gasoline prices seeks to determine production levels, possible discrimination by large producers, and whether antitrust actions are warranted. Four key questions guide the probe, with later reports citing reasons for price increases and any unfair practices. A separate Texas injury note follows.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Department
Senate
Department of the Interior
Commission
Oil Trust
Attorney General’s Office
Interior Department
Cure for Tet ter Hands and Feet Promises Relief
A reader from Brookhaven Mississippi describes severe tetter on hands and feet that caused itching burning and sleep loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the sores healed in two months and the patient praised the products in the testimonial dated July 8 1915. The ad notes worldwide sales and offers the Skin Book on request.
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Cuticura
J. B. Dickerson
Brookhaven
Miss
Conspiracy to Blow Up Ships Leads to Arrests Reach New York
In New York on April 3, three men linked to Clarence Reginald Hudson alias Ernest Schiller faced arrests over an alleged plot to destroy Cunard and Anchor Line vessels. Hudson allegedly financed dynamite and weapons, while fellow conspirators Milleder and Haller admitted meetings and money exchanges. Milleder claimed he spent funds on himself, and Hudson’s request to a Salem woman for money was cited as part of the case.
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New York
Clarence Reginald Hudson
Ernest Schiller
Cunard
Pannonia
Hudson
Matoppo
George Haller
Otto Milleder
Schiller
Milleder
Anchor Lines
Anchor
Cunard Lines
Haller
Hoboken
Sandy Hook
Muller
Salem
Mass
School Trustees Elected in Kenedy Texas
In Kenedy Texas on April 3 the trustee election chose D. C. McManus J3 Allen GC D. Russell JT HH Alexander C Reasoner F Mumme and W H Worsham. Seven trustees were elected after years of default. the last three named serve on the board.
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Kenedy
Tex
D. C. McManus
Allen
D. Russell
Alexander
C. Reasoner
F. Mumme
W. H. Worsham
Rain Needed as Farm Operations Halt in Cotulla
Rain is badly needed in Cotulla Texas as farm operations stall. Only a shower fell last week while a strong northerly wind has been blowing since Saturday morning.
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Cotulla
Tex
Keeppo Kidneys Active With a Glago of Salts
An authoritative fad claims regular meat eaters should flush kidneys with four ounces of rad Salts in water before breakfast to prevent kidney and bladder issues. It advertises Jad Salts as a safe inexpensive effervescent drink made from grape acid, lemon juice, and lithia to purify blood and urine.
Walker Issues Tax Compliance Directives in Texas
A conference of Texas deputy collectors with Collector A S Walker set new procedures to pursue unpaid or underreported income tax. Deputies will compel reluctant taxpayers to disclose books and records in Austin, with possible contempt charges and federal court action for noncompliance.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
International Revenue Collector
A. S. Walker
International Revenue Walker
Oil burning locomotives tour and rail specials advertised
A railway advertisement lists return fares from Washington and Eagle Pass with travel dates in April and May. It notes oil burning locomotives and observation cars on Southern Pacific trains and includes fares such as 55.25 and 6.60 with specific departure windows and Sundays service from Sutherland Springs.
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Washington
Lim
Southern Pacific
Sutherland Springs
Eagle Pass
Karnes County UIL Declamation Winners Named
The county declamation contest of the University Interscholastic League was held in Karnes City on Saturday. Winners include Evans Bain for senior boys, Miss Grace Ruhmann for senior girls, William Hulsley for junior boys, and Miss Katheryn Pullen for junior girls.
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Kenedy
Tex
University Interscholastic League of
Karnes County
Karnes City
Evans Bain
Grace Ruhmann
William Hulsley
Katheryn Pullen
Schools stage Shakespeare pageant for 300th death anniversary
Nearly 2000 schools and colleges nationwide plan a Shakespeare pageant to honor the 300th anniversary of his death this month, announced by the federal Bureau of Education.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Bureau of Education
Vinci Tonic Endorsed By Overworked Women In San Antonio
Mrs. Bessie Carter of State Road testifies Vinci cod liver and iron tonic rebuilt her strength after six children left her weak and unable to eat. She praises Vinci as the best medicine and urges tired women to try it. Advertisements list San Antonio pharmacies selling Vinci.
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Vinci
Bessie Carter
State Road
San Antonio
A. M. Fischer
Meier
W. Commerce St
Sap Drug Store
S. Flores St
Main Ave
Mais Ave
George Keene
Military Plaza
H. L. Wagner
Bidg
Appmann Drug Store
E. Commerce
Texas
Congress at Odds Over Adjournment Before Conventions
Speaker Clark defends House productivity denying idle Congress claims. He notes bills passed and hours worked, insisting both chambers seek adjournment before June conventions. Senate speeding up amid army reorganization and defense bill talks. revenue plans pending river and harbor funding. A Tuesday night session is planned for private bills.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Clark
House
Senate
Republic
Washington
Kitchins
Kitchin
Naval Committee
Enlistment Drive Planned By United Veterans Legion
In April 3 Chicago plans were discussed by the United Veterans Legion for an enlistment push after the organization charter returns from Washington this week. The group, with about 5000 members, aims to recruit men who have seen service in war and all able bodied, good character veterans from the army navy and state national guards to form a citizen army of at least 600000 trained men ready for immediate service.
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Chicago
United Veterans Legion
United Spanish War Veterans
Washington
Legion
Frank Sims
Army
Navy
National Guards
Citizens Army
Insurance Risks in Texas Fire Firms
The Texas state fire insurance commission released a statement for the year ending December 31, 1915. It lists 75 risk classes and totals: liabilities $893,033,628.40, premiums $9,782,035.13, losses adjusted $6,057,225.40, fires 14,510, average rate 1.089, burning ratio .674, loss ratio .619, average loss $417.45.
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Austin
Tex
State Fire Insurance Commission
Texas
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