Sheppard Bill on Prohibition to be Resumed in Congress
Senator Sheppard plans to reintroduce his nationwide prohibition bill in the new Congress after a Texas trip for a Woodmen of the World convention. He hopes for passage this session or the extra session, noting previous near success and support from House proponent Randall. The measure faces initial introduction and committee paths amid pending international and funding actions.
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Sheppard
Texas
Woodmen of the World
Waco
Randall
California
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Congress
Judiciary
Senate
Senator Sheppard
Denton pushing Texas National Guard act for federal alignment
In Austin Representative James H. Denton advocates a special session bill to organize the Texas National Guard under the National Defense Act of 1916. W. H. Bledsoe seeks 50 000 to 100 000 dollars for equipment and travel facilities, with two Texas companies anticipated and possible enlistment by Bledsoe himself.
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Tex
James H. Denton
Jefferson County
Texas National Guard
Congress
Wilson
Senate
J. A. Harley
Seguin
National Guard
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Clergy Visit Seeks Assurance on Mexico Religion Laws
Bishop Francis J. Mc Connell of Denver reports to Mexico City interview with President-elect Carranza and cabinet members. He says Carranza favors no drastic measures against foreign ministers of religion and that assurances were given on the interpretation of the new constitution limiting church property rights.
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Mexico
Francis J. McConnell
Denver
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mexico City
Carranza
McConnell
Menger
Methodist Episcopal
Post Lumber Co Ad Highlights Hardware and Paints
Local advertisement lists lumber and hardware items including rootings and paints from Post Lumber Co with the phone number 2200. A concise commerce note reflects a broad supply house catering to building and remodeling needs.
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Post Lumber Co
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Insurance Men Organize Southwest Texas Life Underwriters
The Southwest Texas Association of Life Underwriters organized at the Travis Club on Monday. Edward M. Tighe was elected president, with Peter P. Hoefgen as vice president, L. E. Hoefgen as secretary, and KE. M. Goldstein as treasurer. The group aims to advance life insurance interests and unite agency representatives, examiners, and staff from regular companies and the insurance press, seeking affiliation with the national body aiming for 10,000 members for the next meeting in New Orleans.
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Southwest Texas Association of Life Underwriters
Travis Club
Edward M. Tighe
Peter P. Hoefgen
L. E. Hoefgen
KE. M. Goldstein
National Association
New Orleans
Light announces Louis Heuermann candidacy for Commissioner
The Light is authorized to announce the candidacy of Louis Heuermann for Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements in the upcoming election. Political Advertisement.
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Louis Heuermann
Amendment Proposes National Prohibition Article
In Washington Dr A J Barton of the Anti Saloon League of America discusses strategies to boost interest and votes for the Sheppard bill. The proposed constitutional amendment would outlaw sale manufacture and transport of intoxicating liquors nationwide and allow enforcement by Congress while preserving states rights to enforce prohibitory laws.
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House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
A. J. Barton
Anti-Saloon League of America
Texas
Legislative Committee
The
National Organization
Washington
Governor Approves Sale of Rusk Iron Plant
Governor approves House concur rent resolution for sale of the Rusk iron furnace and lease of East Texas iron ore fields in Cass and adjoining counties. Purchasers must operate the plant within one year. Texas State Railroad extension Palestine to Dallas will aid transport of ore and products.
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Tex
House
East Texas
Cass
John D. Guinn
Rusk
Penitentiary System
Texas
Texas State Railroad
Pallestine
Dallas
Palestine
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