Retrenchment Governs Texas Legislature in War Time
In Austin April 21 the Thirty-fifth Legislature pushes retrenchment to curb appropriations for new educational institutions and other state programs. House resolution seeks to suspend these appropriations for two years, avoiding tax rate increases while the war continues. Senate action expected, with officials noting potential trimming of all education and eleemosynary budget items.
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Austin
Tex
Germany
House of the
Dunham
West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Dunnam
Cope of Childress
Senate
Srickland
Senate Finance Committee
Ferguson
House
Senate Committee On
Terrell
Sena
Senate Committee On Education
Bee
San Antonio
W. B. Bizzell
A. and M. College
Smash the machine vote for Hood in San Antonio
A political advertisement urges voters to resist a self-serving machine and vote for Hood to restore self-government in San Antonio. The message attacks machine influence and calls on citizens to participate at the polls.
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San Antonio
Hood
Police report details a night of thefts and robberies
A Friday afternoon and night wave of robberies is reported with many autos stolen and later found. Items include a Ford five passenger car from H C Hartman, a Mitchell from T C Hamilton, a Jeffery roadster from Dr M Stone, and purses or wallets stolen from several homes during the Fiesta parade.
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H. C. Hartman
Marion
Tex
Fayette County
T. C. Hamilton
Lockhart
Mitchell
Jeffery
M. Stone
Oakland Street
M. PD. Kirk
Seventh Street
Groesbeck
Prudential Binding
G. Garrardi
South Laredo Street
P. W. Sieler
Ford Motor Company
San Antonio
Elderfield Pays Fine and Is Reinstated
In Little Rock Arkansas on April 21 Secretary Foster announced that Manager Elderfield paid the $15 fine assessed by Angell Morgan at Birmingham. Elderfield had refused to pay and faced suspension but is now reinstated and likely to play Saturday.
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Elberfield
Little Rock
Ark
Foster
Chattanooga
Southern Association
Elderfield
Angppire Morgan
Birmingham
Texas University Students Take Physical Drill Returns
About 1000 University of Texas students have completed physical exams and registered for compulsory drill. Captain J C Boswell of the U S Army, in charge, praised the early participation and progress shown at the institution.
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Austin
Tex
University of Texas
J. C. Boswell
B Naim B Rith to Open Convention in Tennessee
Two hundred delegates from seven southern states gather in Chattanooga for the forty fourth annual convention of the Independent Order of B Nai BRith opening session. Land purchase for a Jewish colony to be discussed.
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B Nai B'Rith
Chattanoga
Tenn
Independent Order of B'Nai B'Rith
Free Lecture on Christian Science in San Antonio
First Church of Christ, Scientist, San Antonio announces a free lecture at Beethoven Hall on Sunday afternoon April 22, 1917 at 3 30 by Charles I Ohrenstein C S B a member of the Board of Lectureship The Mother Church Boston MA The public is invited Doors open 2 45 p m Ad.]
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
San Antonio
Texas
Beethoven Hall
Charles I. Ohrenstein
Boston
Massachusetts
Germans Under Close Watch by U S Authorities
About 3000 German residents in the United States are under close surveillance for pro German activity before entry into the war or sympathies. The Justice Department says a wide detector network could arrest nearly all suspects within 24 hours, with cooperation from sheriffs and local officials, and confidential tip lines receiving about 1000 letters daily.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Justice
America
Department
Bureau of Investigation
Gregory
Department of Government
Eddystone
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Two Proposals for Emmet Bank Assets Put to Depositors
Judge Hunter in Kansas City will preside as depositors meet next Wednesday noon in the Thirty seventh District Court room to consider two asset offers. One plan provides cash for all Emmet Bank assets, the other via Commercial Loan and Trust Company liquidation with dividend payments. Depositors total claims amount to $117,000.
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Hunter
Kansas City
Emmet Bank
Commercial Loan and Trust Company
Thirtyseventh District Court Room
W. 8. Anderson
Anderson
C. J. Zellmer
Lambert Seeks Reappointment for Two-Year Term
Ray Lambert states if his past service met expectations he wishes to serve the community for the next two years.
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Ray Lambert
Advertising Power in Britain Shown by War Editorial
The London advertising world reveals how war proves advertising essential to British business. Earlier, some viewed ads as a luxury for retrenchment, but that stance faded as the war underscored advertising as vital, with the editorial arguing business cannot run without it.
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London
Great Britain
Advertising World Forward Look for 1917 in War and Peace
The San Antonio Light highlights 1916 as a testing year for advertising and predicts a rise in advertising activity after the war. It urges American manufacturers to push full speed ahead to expand both domestic and international markets, stressing the need for skilled salesmanship and producer support.
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England
United States
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