Mayor vows fight as Bell Telephone rate hike set
Despite a pending injunction, Mayor Chambers pushes to challenge Bell Telephone rate increases slated for April 21. City officials say the city is bound by a temporary restraining order, with residence rates rising to 4 a month and business rates to 9, while “measured service” is scrapped. Special counsel Teagarden and Cunningham, Moursaud & Johnson to assist.
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Harry Martyn
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Bruce ‘Teagarden
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Barrel-boat To Cross Atlantic in Unsinkable Vessel
April 7 report from London describes a barrel shaped lifeboat built of oak and iron riveted, water filled to balance thrust, claimed unsinkable by its builders. Four men pilot it from Rotterdam toward Westminster and then to America, with a projected forty day crossing after a four day first leg.
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Atlantic
Ware
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Fitchout
Dy Elissen
Rotterdam
Westminster Pier
London
America
Economy Wins W School Poll Los Angeles Heights
Economy ticket swept Los Angeles Heights school election 824 to 181 over Better Schools. New board members: Jesse Vann Charles F Kuhlwan W F Bugg J A Morrie. Other districts reported varied results with multiple incumbents reelected and several defeats across Alamo Heights Harlandale and Edgewood districts.
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Better Schools
Jesse Vann
Charles F. Kuhlwan
W F. Bugg
J. A. Morrie
Harlandale
J.A. Gilbert
Keer
D. C. Bardin
Charles T. Wright
San Antonio
Edgewood
Alex McDonald
R. T. Brown
Easter Weekend Draws Fifty Thousand to Capital
Washington Easter Sunday sees about fifty thousand visitors fill the capital area as celebrations unfold.
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Werrsee
Washington
National
Medals Anal Tournament Winners And Schedule
Continued from wage one the plan promises a Temus golf and swimming tournament for San Altonio junior students. Preliminary swimming rounds run by school with two divisions for boys and girls. Dates span April through May at various city pools with finals on May 18 for girls and May 19 for boys. Golf and tennis eliminations occur within schools with city-wide finals in May.
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Mrewer
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Roosevelt Pool
Twain
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Wood Lawn
Emerson
Brackenridge Pool
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Hawthorne
Brackenridge
Page
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Woodlawn
Irving
Eimerson
Morris
Shot-But Not by His Bride Good Shot
John Petrowski, waking in People's hospital, recounts a shooting at 860 West Thirtyfirst Street. He says his wife shot him after he climbed through a store window, claiming confusion and recently being married, while recalling the final moments before losing consciousness.
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People’s Hospital
Ale
Daniel Cappel
West Thirtyurst Street
Ford's Voll Otirs England Ford's Voll Otirs England
Henry Ford and Mrs. Ford arrived in England and spent the first full day in London and Dagenham. Ford visited his 200 acre estate in Dagenham Essex and discussed possible expansion plans including a factory there. Manchester remains Ford's main English plant with a visit planned next week. The couple has accepted few social invitations.
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Southampton
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Essex
Dagenham
Great Britain
Manchester
Moody and Moody oppose Smith at Texas Democrats meeting
In Dallas on an April gathering, Governor Moody and M. M. Crane of Dallas led vocal opposition to Governor Smiths candidacy citing prohibition opposition. The meeting urged Moody be named a Texas delegate at the national convention and supported unit voting by the Texas delegation with Moody as resolutions chairman.
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Washington
Godlidge May Veto Actively on Farm Relief and Bond Proposals
The article outlines President Coolidge's likely veto stance on a farm relief bill and bond-based funding. It notes potential $250 million in new appropriations, implications for the deficit, and Coolidge's opposition to the control bill and other measures while signaling uncertainty on federal employee raises and river projects.
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Coolidge
Congress
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Boulder Dam
Treasury
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Cohmubia
St Lawrence Waterway
Mlomay
Farm Bill Drafters Stand Pat Amid Deliberations
Drafters will maintain current positions on the farm bill as White House advisers push for a outcome. Republican lawmakers from Illinois and other states press for firm lines during the planned briefing and possible conference. The president faces a decisive moment as negotiations approach a key deadline.
Flowers Sent to Byrnes Held in Triple Killing
Flowers sent to Byrnes are reported in connection with a triple killing case. The court in Wixterey heard testimony about a floral tribute tied to the defendants and alleged threats found in letters connected to the investigation. The proceedings described bouquets sent to Byrnes while the trial focused on the three slain women and the suspect statements.
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Byrnes
de Univeral
Trabi
Angelo
Bert B Fall In California Hospital
Jy Univeral Service reports Pasadena April arrival of Bert B Fall and family after illness. He spoke of fatigue and health strain but denied acceptance of a death sentence after pneumonia. Doctors warned of limited life expectancy yet he remained determined to regain strength and continue deposition matter in El Paso.
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